Plants (Jan 2022)

Welsh Onion (<i>Allium fistulosum</i> L.) Seed Physiology, Breeding, Production and Trade

  • Gregorio Padula,
  • Xianzong Xia,
  • Roman Hołubowicz

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11030343
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 3
p. 343

Abstract

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In the coming years, it is expected that the European Union countries will increase their interest in the use of the Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum L.). It is a little-known vegetable from the Far East. Consequently, growers might be asking their extension advisors increasingly about its seed physiology and commercial production. This article provides basic information on the origin of the species, its botanical characteristics, the main breeding directions and achievements, seed production methods and areas, main plant breeding and seed production companies, seed dormancy and the best methods for seed storage, use of the crop and market responses to promotion activities.

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