Onion (Allium cepa L.) and Drought: Current Situation and Perspectives
Onions (Allium cepa L.) are the second most commonly produced and consumed vegetable worldwide due to their economic, nutritional, and medicinal benefits. However, drought hinders vegetative growth, lowers yields and bulb quality, reduces photosynthetic activity, and alters the onion plant’s metabol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2024-01-01
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Series: | Scientifica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/6853932 |