Genetic analysis of Kharif onion genotypes and their performance study in plains of West Bengal

This situation may be improved to some extent if the possibilities and potentialities of growing Kharif onion are being exploited. For initiation of an effective breeding programme for hybrid development, knowledge of genetic diversity is of prime importance. Genetic variation forms the base of plant breeding and provides an array of genotypes that can be selected to develop new varieties or breeding materials.