Identification of Superior Genotypes for Yield and Quality in Multiplier Onion

Background: Multiplier onion is one of the most important crops Tamil Nadu. It having lot health benefits like anti-inflammatory, anti cholesterol, anticancer and antioxidant properties, lowering toxigenicity oils. also shows chemo preventive effects lowers down risk effect on gastric cancer. Considering importance multiplier an attempt was made to evaluate genotypes identify best yielding genotype.
 Methods: Seven (Allium cepa var aggregatum) were evaluated under Northern transitional zone Karnataka at University Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad both during Kharif Rabi for yield quality parameters.
 Results: The outcome experiment revealed that over seasons, genotype MP16-24 registered highest total (167.86 q/ha), marketable (160.41q/ha), TSS (15.41), average bulb weight (4.64g)and less number bolters, low infestation thrips (7.83) purple blotch (7.66). Therefore, MP 16-24 can be commercially grown conditions because its favorable characters.