The collection of <I>Allium</I> L. at the South-Ural Botanical Garden–Institute

The article presents the results of introducing wild species. forms and varieties Allium L. in South-Ural Botanical Garden– Institute, Ufa. This genus is known for many useful plants – edible, medicinal ornamental its rare species requiring protection. collection contains 111 taxa: 92 species, plus a number onion cultivars forms. It includes 7 listed Red Book Bashkortostan, 35 from other regions ex-USSR, 2 Russian Federation, 19 endemic serves as basis studying biological characteristics, agronomic traits, reproduction vitro cultivation features, etc. Biochemical composition introduced genotypes also analyzed. Special attention paid to onions one methods preserving their biodiversity reintroduction into natural habitats possible on this basis. Most Bashkir Cis-Urals (65 78 taxa total) are stable possess valuable food and/or qualities, which makes it recommend them wider use gardening phytodesign.