Characterization of Different Arundo donax L. Clones from the Mediterranean Region

The present study assessed the behavior of four clones Arundo donax L. (giant reed) as a perennial rhizomatous grass increasing interest due to its high biomass production and great adaptability stress conditions. In this study, molecular, physiological, characterization was performed in greenhouse conditions on Mediterranean clones. majority physiological parameters were not significantly different between However, it possible observe large differences chromosome count for way, we detected numbers chromosomes each clone (98 122), but surprisingly, no correlation observed their responses.