Diversity of the Triticeae genetic resources in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the collection history for the species from the Triticeae Dum. tribe in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan up to date of its occupation. By covering most of the Lesser Caucasus with the semi-desert and dry steppe climate, the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan has favorable conditions for grass diversity. There are 14 genera from the tribe Triticeae in Azerbaijan, of which historically the 10 genera also were found in the Karabakh region. The data in this article have been presented as a summary of information recorded in different literature sources, that would be useful for the planned monitoring of status, distribution, and preserving issues for the Triticeae species in the liberated areas.