The effect of soil properties on morphological characters of Allium jesdianum Boiss & Buhse. in Lorestan

Allium jesdianum is an endemic species of Iran that unfortunately, in recent years because of uncontrolled harvesting, had put it on to the endangered list. This research was carried out based on a nested design with three replications from eight habitats in Lorestan province during two years. The results showed that Venaei habitat had the highest shoot fresh (10.65 g) and shoot dry weight (4.1 g). Soil texture of this habitat was Sandy clay loam and higher organic matter and potassium content than other habitats. The highest plant height (41.16 cm) was recorded in kakareza in the first year. The Soil of this habitat rich in phosphorus. The results of this research can be useful in proper managed, breeding and domestication of this rare and endangered species