evaluation of permanent species under rainfed conditions in semi-steppe habitatsof Fars province

Three perennial grass species, Stipaarabica, Elymus pertenuis, and Hordeum bulbosum, were selected in the semi-steppe habitats of Fars province, and seeds of 15 populations of these three species (5 species of each genus) in were collected 12 habitats. For each population, 120 pots (a total of 1800 pots) were prepared and the seeds (three seeds per pot) were planted. In the third year, after preparing the main land, seeds were planted in three rows in each plot based on a completely randomized block design. Necessary evaluations after emergence of the species were performed based on the cover canopy area, plant height, forage production, seed production, and vigor. The results showed that Hordeum bulbosum with seed production of 471.67 kg and forage production of 539.20 kg/ha had the highest production, and Stipa arabica had the highest canopy cover (1642 cm2) and vigor (92.60%). Elymus pertenius had the highest forage production (460.93 kg/ha) and canopy cover (1447 cm2).