Cytogenetics of Abies sibirica in decline fir stands of West Sayan High Mountains

The cytogenetic study of Abies sibirica seed progenies in declining fir stands of West Sayan High Mountains has been carried out. The increased amount of chromosome and genome mutations, pathologies of mitotic cycle and cells with micronuclei were found at studying. The revealed irregularities may be the result of a long-term exposure to extreme environmental factors and probably reflect the high degree of disturbance of the ecosystem in this region.