Issue Vol. 5
Tsarev A. Principal directions and results of willow selection in Russia // Resources and Technology. 2005. Vol. 5. P. 123‒131.



DOI: 10.15393/j2.art.2005.2002

Principal directions and results of willow selection in Russia

Tsarev
   A P		PetrSU, @
Key words:
willow
breeding
productivity
tannins
biomass
decorative
wickerwork
frost resistance
multiuse plantations; hybrids
cultivars		 Summary: The basic results of willow breeding in Russia during XX century are considered. It is showed the achievements in following directions: straightness of a trunk and productivity at treelike willows; augmentation of a biomass from unit of the area (for obtain the energy, proteins etc.); the contents and adequate quality of tannin; quality of a rod (length, flexibility, viscosity etc.) for wicker-work; decorative properties of plants; breeding of clones with different valuable characteristics for creation the multiuse plantations. It is given the characteristics of best selected hybrids, clones and cultivars.

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