The determining performances of some onion (Allium cepa l.) varieties in Absheron conditions

Abstract

The study covers the performances of onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties introducted from Turkiye. Collecting and analysing of gene pool materials focusing to onion is so important for actual seed selection and perspective forms. The main purpose of the study is collecting gene pool materials spesific of onion plant (Allium cepa L.) according to economic indicators, quality and yield traits and phenological observations over 12 different varieties (Barakat, Mor Soghan, Beyaz soghan, Tekirdagh soghan, Casta, Beta Panko, Red Amposta, Betaki, Panko, Metan, Erkenci, Valenciana) bringing from different regions of Turkey. Based on study results, there were big differences among varieties in the Azerbaijan conditions.