Study on seed production of Kharif onion under lateritic belt of eastern India

Authors

  • S Mohanta Department of Crop Improvement, Horticulture and Agricultural Botany (CIHAB), Institute of Agriculture, Visva- Bharati (A Central University), Sriniketan– 731236, WB Author
  • Joydip Mandal Department of Crop Improvement, Horticulture and Agricultural Botany (CIHAB), Institute of Agriculture, Visva- Bharati (A Central University), Sriniketan– 731236, WB Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61180/

Abstract

Onion (Allium cepa, Alliaceae, 2n=16) is a biennial crop for the purpose of seed production. Commonly, bulbs are produced from seed in one season, and bulbs are replanted to produce seed in the second season. The reasons for lower productivity of onion in India could be attributed to the limited availability of quality seed. Onion seed yield is highly dependent on genotype, locality, season and method of seed production (Brewster, 1994). The reproductive response of onion plants was markedly affected by photothermal conditions (Branca and Ruggeri, 1994). Proper vernalization temperature of mother bulb stimulate early flowering and produces a heavier yield of seeds (Jones and Mann, 1963).

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Published

2016-12-30

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 02 (2016): Vegetable Science

Section

Short Communication

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How to Cite

Mohanta, S., & Mandal, J. (2016). Study on seed production of Kharif onion under lateritic belt of eastern India. Vegetable Science, 43(02), 274-275. https://doi.org/10.61180/