Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Naghshejahan Higher Education Institute, Isfahan, Iran
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Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, ShahreKord University, ShahreKord, Iran
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Plant Protection Research Department, Esfahan Agriculture and Natural Resource Research and Education Center, Esfahan, AREEO, Iran
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Department of Biology Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran
10.22059/ijpps.2026.410377.1007113
Abstract
The onion plant (Allium cepa L.), possessing numerous properties, is recognized as a plant with nutritional and medicinal value that contributes to improving human health. Due to its active compounds, this plant can be effective in preventing various diseases such as diabetes, kidney diseases, and joint diseases. Furthermore, onion has antimicrobial, anticoagulant, and anti-allergic properties which play an important and essential role in improving the body's overall health. In the field of agriculture, onion faces challenges such as fungal and bacterial diseases, nematodes, and various pests like thrips and onion flies. Therefore, studying and examining different onion genotypes to select disease-resistant varieties and improve crop quality seems essential. Thus, in this study, 10 onion genotypes were investigated to identify their growth patterns and select the best genotypes for cultivation in the region. According to the results, the tested cultivars included eight indigenous Iranian onion cultivars: Azarshahr Red, Kashan White, Qom White, Dorcheh Isfahan, Harsin Kermanshah, Eshaqabad Neyshabur, Gholi Ghese Zanjan, and Abarkouh Yazd, compared with two foreign cultivars, Sweet Spanish and Texas Early Grano. The results of this research can help farmers select more suitable varieties for cultivation, thereby increasing the production and quality of the onion crop in the country.
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