Evaluation of the success of the introduction of species of the genus Iris L. in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of the Bashkir Cis-Urals

Irises are ornamental and adaptable plants that are of interest to many scientists around the world. The present studies were carried out on the basis of the SUBSI RAS. The success of the introduction of 10 species of the genus Iris in the conditions of the forest-steppe zone of the Bashkir Cis-Urals was assessed, seed productivity, pollen viability and the ability to autogamy were identified. The evaluation results showed that all the studied species are promising and very promising. The very promising group includes I. pseudacorus and I. sibirica, which are representatives of the flora of the Republic of Bashkortostan, as well as I. lactea. Plants have a high vitality, resistant to diseases and pests. Other species are promising for introduction in introduced conditions. The species are highly adapted to the climate of the forest-steppe zone of the Bashkir Cis-Urals and can be successfully grown and widely used in landscaping settlements and in breeding work.