Research helps breeders really know their onions to enhance global food security
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 10:31
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have developed a unique collection of information about the disease resistance of 96 of the world’s onion varieties. It will be a crucial resource for commercial growers and seed producers trying to combat one of the most difficult diseases affecting onion crops. This work may also have benefits in terms of and reduced fertilizer consumption and enhanced drought tolerance.