Mean performance of onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes for growth, yield and quality parameter

The present study was conducted at the Department of Vegetable Sciences, K.R.C. College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, during rabi 2024-25 to evaluate fifty-four onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes for growth, yield and quality traits in a randomized block design with two replications. Significant genetic variability was observed for all traits. NHRDF Red-4 recorded the tallest plants, Bhima Red had the highest number of leaves and Bhima Shakti showed the greatest plant weight and yield (26.64 t/ha). Balichakra Local exhibited maximum dry matter (16.53%), Bailhongal Local had the highest TSS (16.01 °Brix) and DOGR-1772 showed maximum pyruvic acid (5.90 µmoles/g). Overall, Bhima Shakti, NHRDF Red-4, Bailhongal Local, DOGR-1772 and Balichakra Local were identified as superior genotypes for use in future breeding programs.