Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions

Sergei Kryuchkov; Aleksandra Solomentseva

doi:10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573

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COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF ROBINIA GENUS FORMS FOR CREATING SUSTAINABLE PROTECTIVE FORESTS IN ARID CONDITIONS Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions

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Published in INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL · Issue 4 · Pages 573–577 · Rubric: Environmental and food security

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573

Received: 07.04.2026 Accepted: 12.05.2026 Published: 14.08.2026

Authors

Sergei Kryuchkov

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Aleksandra Solomentseva

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Sergei Kryuchkov

Academic degree: doctor of agricultural sciences

Federal scientific Centre of agroecology, complex melioration and protective afforestation, of the Russian academy of sciences Russian Federation · Volgograd

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Aleksandra Solomentseva

Academic degree: candidate of agricultural sciences

Federal scientific Centre of agroecology, complex melioration and protective afforestation, of the Russian academy of sciences Russian Federation · Volgograd

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ABSTRACT

The article presents the results of studies of the forms of pseudoacacia (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in order to select promising samples for use in the establishment of protective forest plantations under conditions of moisture deficiency and environmental stress factors (drought, soil salinity, and low air temperatures). The experimental data were obtained between 2020 and 2025 at the experimental site of the Volgograd Breeding and Seed Production Complex «Kirovsky». The studies included 3 forms of Robinia: frost-resistant, mast, and pyramidal. Morphological features, growth dynamics, vitality, as well as reproductive and adaptive characteristics, including winter hardiness and plant development phases, were studied. The results showed that 21-year-old plants had a high degree of preservation (94,5-98,9%), even after severe drought periods and the harsh winter of 2020/2021. The Robinia macheta form showed the maximum height (9,5 m), while the Robinia pyramidalis form showed the maximum annual growth (50,0 cm), despite minor damage from frost. The analysis of reproductive indicators revealed significant differences between the phenoclasses: the mast and frost-resistant forms (I phenoclass) had smaller fruits and seeds, but they also showed better resistance to the acacia moth and higher seed production. The study showed that the selection of frost-resistant forms of Robinia successfully promotes its spread to more northern regions. Candidate trees were identified that significantly exceed the control samples in terms of growth (25 % higher) and thickness (62 % thicker), as well as consistently producing fruit. This indicates the high potential of the selected forms of Robinia pseudoacacia to increase the stability and ornamental value of plantations in the Lower Volga region. The obtained results will be used for breeding purposes to improve the frost resistance and forest reclamation properties of species, cultivars, and forms of the Robinia genus.

KEYWORDS

locust, Robinia, growth, fruiting, development, morphometric indicators

Funding

The work was carried out on the topic of the State assignment FNFE – 2025 – 0009 «Creation of new genotypes, varieties, forms of woody, shrubby, cultivated plants with high-value signs of productivity, quality, resistance to bio- and abiostressors using classical and modern breeding methods, new innovative technologies in nursery and seed production, to solve problems of preventing degradation and desertification of agricultural landscapes in a changing climate». The research was conducted as part of the thematic plan of the Laboratory of breeding, seed Production, and nursery farming at the Federal Scientific Centre of Agroecology, Complex Melioration and Protective Afforestation, of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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Kryuchkov S. N., Solomentseva A. S. Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions // INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 2026. no. 4. pp. 573-577. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573. (Date of access 06.11.2026).

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Sergei Kryuchkov, Solomentseva A. S.. "Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions." INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL.4 (2026): 573-577. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573.

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Kryuchkov S. N., Solomentseva A. S. (2026). Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL(4), 573-577. https://doi.org/10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573

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Sergei Kryuchkov, Solomentseva A. S.. "Comprehensive assessment of Robinia genus forms for creating sustainable protective forests in arid conditions." INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL, no. 4 (2026): 573-577. https://doi.org/10.55186/25876740_2026_69_4_573.

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