Variability of morphometric traits of seeds of different genotypes of Lycium spp.

Purpose. The objective of this study was to evaluate the morphological parameters Lycium spp. seeds from collections in M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden (NBS) NAS Ukraine. Methods. Cultivars and varieties three species (Lycium barbarum, L. chinense, truncatum) were studied period 2016 till 2019. following morphometric measurments conducted: weight, length, width index shape. Basic statistical analyses performed using PAST 2.17. Hierarchical cluster similarity between genotypes computed on basis Bray-Curtis index. Correlation traits determined Pearson correlation coefficient. Results. different varied shape, size seeds. Seed weight 0.54 3.54 mg, seed length 1.90 3.06 mm, 1.43 2.53 mm. shape indexes found ranging 0.73 0.80. analysis coefficient variation showed difference variability characteristics some cultivars varieties. most variable features: (8.51–28.22%) (5.07–24.81%) are important for selection. use made it possible establish species. Conclusions. Diagnostic signs by morphometry differentiation revealed. which selection because they determine pulp content number seeds, as well ratio these them. It is through that promising with low can be selected, Due securing them later vegetatively.