Background In dry and semi-arid areas, salinity is the most serious hazard to agriculture,
which can affect plant growth and development adversely. Over-accumulation of Na+ in …

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is recognized globally as a crucial vegetable crop, prized not only for
its culinary applications but also for its numerous health-promoting properties. With climate …

Abstract Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and insertions/deletions
(InDels) are the major genetic variations and are distributed extensively across the whole …

Molecular markers, genome sequencing and genome editing are considered as efficient
tools to accomplish demands of plant breeders for crop improvement programs …

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a popular spice and a plant of high medicinal value. Conventional
breeding and genetic improvement efforts were largely limited due to self-incompatibility and …

Bulb onion is cultivated throughout the world for consumption as vegetable and processed
products. Although having high global demand and economic significance, information …

Endemic species are especially vulnerable to biodiversity loss caused by isolation or habitat
specificity, small population size, and anthropogenic factors. Endemic species biodiversity …

The need of sustainable management system is connected both to environmental
safeguarding and to the increasing consumers' demand for safety and premium-quality food …

Key message A unique, global onion diversity set was assembled, genotyped and
phenotyped for beneficial traits. Accessions with strong basal rot resistance and increased …

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is the second most important vegetable crop worldwide and is widely
appreciated for its health benefits. Despite its significant economic importance and its value …