Polyploidization, or genome doubling, has a significant impact on plant speciation and adaptation, and it is commonly used in agriculture to improve crop traits. In this study, we investigated the induction of polyploidy in three wild Allium species native to Korea: A. senescens and A. spirale Willd. and A. taquetii, using colchicine treatments tailored to meet specific experimental requirements. By avoiding tissue culture methods, we developed a more accessible, cost-effective, and scalable approach to polyploidization. Our research demonstrated that polyploid Allium plants exhibit distinct phenotypic changes, such as reduced growth rates and increased stomatal size. Flow cytometry and chromosome counting confirmed the successful induction of polyploidy, with clear peaks indicating double DNA content and stable chromosome numbers in polyploid plants. The presence of B chromosomes in A. spirale Willd. following polyploidization suggest interesting genetic dynamics. Despite the initial growth lags, polyploid plants may offer enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and resilience under optimal conditions. This study highlights the potential of polyploidization to improve ornamental traits in Allium species, thereby contributing to the diversification and sustainability of ornamental plant offerings. Future research should focus on the long-term performance and ecological adaptability of polyploid Allium species to fully harness their horticultural potential.

본 연구는 나리의 종간잡종 육성체계를 확립하는데 필요한 기초자료를 얻기 위하여 OA hybrid 중 자발적으로 생식세포 염색체가 배수화된 계통을 이용하여 후대 획득과 후대검정에 필요한 실험을 수행하여 얻은 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 2n 화분을 생산하는 OA hybrid의 경우 화분의 채취시기에 따른 생존율과 발아율은 10월에 비해 6월이, 생존율은 n성 화분이, 발아율은 2n성 화분이 높았다. 2n 화분을 생산하는 2배체 OA hybrid와 2배체