Abstract: The genetic structure of Leymus chinensis (Trin.) Tzvel. in the center of Songnen Plain of China in Heilongjiang province was examined by means of allozyme analysis. It was demonstrated that this species in the area has little genetic differentiation among populations (F ST ≤0.034). Low genetic differentiation among populations reflects potential influences of gene flows. It is likely that environment stress does not have the potential to influence patterns of genetic structure within local population.

Key words: genetic structure, allozyme analysis, Leymus chinensis