Annual shoot growth in different populations of Lonicera involucrata collected in North America and grown in Norway

Abstract

Seeds were collected from shrubs and brushwood of Lonicera involucrata (Rich .) Banks ex K . Spreng . in coastal Oregon (44-45'N) and interior British Columbia (54-55'N) . The annual shoot growth of the resulting half-sib families and populations was studied in As, Norway (60'N) . The move of these locally adapted types to a new environment revealed the great genetic variation within and between provenances . The start and duration of the growing period were mainly determined by latitude, while the growth rate varied more between provenances than within . Different statistical approaches are discussed .

Berry Fruits as a Source of Biologically Active Compounds: The Case of Lonicera Caerulea

“…Large genetic variation is common among the Lonicera genus. For example 10 common species of L. involucrata are only hybrids of one known origin 11 . Many species of Caprifoliaceae family have non-edible fruits and are cultivated only as decorative shrubs or rambling plants 12 , especially for their glorious blooms and ornamental fruits 1 .…”