Species diversity and economic importance of the genus Linum L.
Abstract
Flax (Linum L.) is a genus of Linaceae subf. Linoideae, which numbers from 180 to 230 species according to different classifications. Flaxes inhabit all continents, except Antarctica, but grow mainly in temperate and subtropical regions. Also, the species are extremely variable. Only the cultivated species Linum usitatissimum L. has economic importance. However, significance of other species, which can be used as ornamental plants, for soils remediation, and as additional feeding resource for pollinators, started increasing recently.
Supporting agencies: The work was carried out within the framework of the implementation of the Development Program of the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources under the Agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated February 15, 2024 No. 075-02-2024-1090.
About the Author
N. B. Brutch
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nina B. Brutch, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Leading Researcher, Department of Oil and Fiber Crop Genetic Resources
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg 190000
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Brutch N.B. Species diversity and economic importance of the genus Linum L. VIR Bulletin. 2024;(243):57-61. (In Russ.)
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