Innovative oxygen- and epigenetics-related assays and marker for Allium seed quality

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The focus of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of innovative diagnostic assays and molecularmarker assays for the improvement of salad onion and leek (Allium spp.) seed quality. The projectpartners are Tozer Seeds Ltd (Cobham, UK), who sell Allium seeds in the UK and export worldwide, andthe Seed Science Lab at Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL, Perez/Steinbrecher/Leubner). Thismulti-disciplinary team will provide a solution to the short shelf-life of seed, a particular issue for onionseeds which are often damaged during storage/transport and thus subject to accelerated ageing.Sowing of damaged seed results in reduced germination and poor seedling establishment, which causesa reduction of healthy produce. Our collaboration aims to employ novel and innovative technologies todeliver superb seed quality.