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Purple false brome
Brachypodium distachyon, commonly called purple false brome, is a grass species native to southern Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia east to India. It is related to the major cereal grain species wheat, barley, oats, maize, rice, rye, sorghum, and millet. It has many qualities that make it an excellent model organism for functional genomics research in temperate grasses, cereals, and dedicated biofuel crops such as switchgrass. These attributes include small genome (~270 Mbp) diploid accessions, a series of polyploid accessions, a small physical stature, self-fertility, a short lifecycle, simple growth requirements, and an efficient transformation system. The genome of Brachypodium distachyon (diploid inbred line Bd21) has been sequenced and published in Nature in 2010.
Brachypodium distachyon is a small, annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in areas with moist soils, such as wadis (seasonal riverbeds) and irrigated fields. Studies have identified B. distachyon in various regions of Qatar, including the northeastern and central parts of the country. The plant's presence in Qatar suggests its adaptability to arid environments and potential for use in research on drought tolerance and grassland ecology in the region.
Spikelets of purple false brome grass (Brachypodium distachyon)(?) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Thaghab Al Majda. North-western Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, QatarSpikelets of Brachypodium distachyon were observed on the roadside of a road to Zubara in the area of Thaghab Al Majda, in north-western Qatar. The observation took place on February 28, 2014. The plant was found growing in a disturbed habitat, indicating its ability to thrive in areas with human activity. The spikelets were purple in color, which is consistent with the typical appearance of Brachypodium distachyon. The presence of this plant in Qatar suggests that it may be adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. Further observation is needed to determine the full extent of its distribution and growth habits in the region. The sighting provides valuable information on the flora of Qatar and highlights the importance of monitoring roadside vegetation for invasive species. This data can inform conservation efforts and management of non-native plant species.
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