[Molecular genetic diversity of the pea (Pisum sativum L.) from the collection of N.I. Vavilov Research Institute of Plant Industry as detected by AFLP analysis].

In this work, a pea selection obtained from the Vavilov Research Institute collection comprising 83 P. sativum samples, including representatives of three subspecies, was studied using the ?FL? labeling method. Local cultivars for different uses with maximum ecological and geographical diversity (including those from the centers of origin of the species) were predominantly chosen for the study; a number of their morphological and biological characteristics were evaluated.

[Population-genetic characteristic of the rural population of southern Tajikistan].

The results of genetic and demographic study of the inhabitants in south Tadjikistan are presented. It had been shown that the population studied is a typical rural population of Middle Asia and is characterized by the extended reproductive capacity, homogeneity of national composition and a high proportion of consanguineous marriages. Genetic variation in blood groups (AB0, MN, Rh-D, P1), serum proteins and red cell enzyme systems (Tf, Gc, Hp, PGM1, PGD, EsD, AcP1) was examined.