18. CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
The genus Lupinus , numbering some hundreds species of different age and origin, is a perfect object for studying the genetic bases of evolution, plant speciation and phylogenies of plants.
It is possible to make conclusions about the tendencies in the domination of characters, their change, ways of adaptation and evolution of plants in the course of time and under the effect of limiting factors, comparing the degree of development of different characters in the species contrasting in their origin and age.
The conducted studies and generalizations helped to formulate answers to the most important questions of plant introduction and breeding, i.e. what kind of genetic diversity should be collected and where, as well as what should be utilized and for what purpose.
We have made a small attempt to contribute to the classifications of lupins. Our developments certainly demand specification, addition, perfection, and maybe revisions. We will, however, remark that our classifications are recognized in many countries and used by scientists and plant breeders.
In summary, it should be mentioned here that the genus Lupinus L. is still waiting for researchers who could find out the true number of species and their intraspecific taxa within this polymorphous genus on the American continent. It will help to clarify many theoretical and practical issues.
We thank the almighty God
For giving us Lupines
We hail thee lupine
The great lupine
You grow in poor soils
You grow in rich soils
You grow in gardens
You grow in farms
You are easy to grow
Children can plant you
Women can plant you
Everybody can plant you
We must sing for you
Great lupines, we must sing
We must not forget
Thee, the great one
Lupines Song, Cassava Song and Rice Song (1986)
Narrow-leafed lupin in Australia