Cytogenetic and molecular genotyping in the allotetraploid Festuca pratensis × Lolium perenne hybrids

Species of the Festuca and Lolium genera, as well as intergeneric Festuca × Lolium (Festulolium) hybrids, are valuable fodder and turf grasses for agricultural and amenity purposes worldwide. Festulolium hybrids can merge in their genomes agronomically important characteristics.