Open AccessHERITAGE WHEATS OF GEORGIA
Author(s) -
D. Bedoshvili,
Marine Mosulishvili,
Mariam N. Merabishvili,
G. Chkhutiashvili,
N. Ustiashvili,
Inesa Maisaia,
; Georgia
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.31435/rsglobal_conf/30122020/7344
Subject(s) - domestication , endemism , adaptation (eye) , geography , morphology (biology) , genetic diversity , biology , ecology , zoology , neuroscience , population , demography , sociology
Georgia is characterized by remarkable diversity of the domesticated wheat. Five out of the fourteen wheat species found in Georgia, originate from Georgia and are local endemics. These wheat species are characterized by their taxonomic identity, morphology and the role they played in the ancient agricultureof Georgia. They are also important breeding material as contain genes for local adaptation.