Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.) in the protected area Veliko ratno ostrvo

Bald cypress is an introduced plant species in the protected area “Veliko Ratno Ostrvo“. It is growing outside its natural range, and in the given conditions it is capable of natural regeneration. The aim of the research was to study the adaptation, production and reproduction potential of this species, as the base for the conservation and targeted utilisation of the available gene pool.