Reproductive biology of Lasiurus sindicus: a vital perennial fodder grass for arid ecosystem.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the arid conditions of Thar desert, only the plants which are adapted to the extreme conditions can grow and reproduce. Rangelands are important fodder resources which are needed to be improved for their long-term productivity and sustainability through conservation and utilization of indigenous plant species (Lasiurus sindicus, Cenchrus ciliaris, Cenchrus setigerus, etc.). In this first ever study; we investigated the reproductive features of L. sindicus, which will assist in breeding related improvement programs of L. sindicus. The findings will also enhance our understanding about the survival strategies of L. sindicus in the extreme arid conditions.

Results

Flowers of L. sindicus are of both types, staminate and bisexual with off- white colored corolla. Res

SUBMITTER: Rani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613950 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature