Optimization of Polyphenol Extraction from Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum through Response Surface Methodology [PDF]
Foods, 2018 Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum has been recognized as a rich source of secondary metabolites, including phenolic acids, flavonoids and flavonoid polymers (proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins), with related health benefits.
Irini F. Strati +5 more
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Antibacterial Effect of Allium ampeloprasum and Allium porrum Extracts on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa [PDF]
Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2023 Objectives: The most prominent microorganisms that cause hospital infections and acquire antibiotic resistance are Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The present study aimed to compare the phenolic and flavonoid compounds of various Allium
Shahin Gavanji +4 more
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Unveiling the Allium ampeloprasum rhizosphere microbiome and its functional dataset under different fertilization systems [PDF]
BMC Genomic DataObjectives Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a nutritious vegetable popularly cultivated in South Africa and most regions of the world. It is generally recognised as a source of vitamins and vegetables.
Olubukola Oluranti Babalola +2 more
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Garlic, Elephant—Allium ampeloprasum L. (Ampeloprasum group)
EDIS, 2003 This document provides an overview of elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L., Ampeloprasum group), a plant closely related to leeks that produces large, mild-flavored bulbs.
James M. Stephens
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Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Bulb and Leek (Allium ampeloprasum L. var. Porrum) Leaf Oil Extracts [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2022 Allium species including garlic and leek exhibits a broad range of medicinal and nutritional properties. Therefore, this study investigates the physicochemical and biological activities of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and leek (A. ampeloprasum L.
Elias Lemma +6 more
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The protective effects of Allium ampeloprasum Subsp Iranicum on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in NMRI Mice: A promising natural immunomodulator [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of PhytomedicineObjective: Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is an effective anticancer drug, but toxic effects against normal human tissues are its dose-limiting drawback. The aim of this research was to investigate the in vivo immunomodulatory activities of Allium ampeloprasum ...
Fateme Abedi +2 more
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Chemical Composition and Agronomic Traits of Allium sativum and Allium ampeloprasum Leaves and Bulbs and Their Action against Listeria monocytogenes and Other Food Pathogens [PDF]
Foods, 2022 In this work, we aimed to study the chemical composition of the essential oils from bulbs and leaves of two cultivars of Allium sativum L. and two of A. ampeloprasum L. var. holmense. Moreover, we investigated their activity against four common bacterial
Flavio Polito +6 more
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High-resolution genome and genetic map of tetraploid Allium porrum expose pericentromeric recombination. [PDF]
Plant GenomeAbstract We present the first reference genome of the highly heterozygous autotetraploid Allium porrum (leek). Combining long‐read sequencing with single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)‐array screening of two experimental F1 populations, we generated a genetic map with 11,429 SNP markers across eight linkage groups and a chromosome‐scale assembly of A ...
Nieuwenhuis R +9 more
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Leek—Allium ampeloprasum L. (Porrum group)
EDIS, 2003 This document provides an overview of the leek (Allium ampeloprasum L., Porrum group), detailing its botanical characteristics, culinary uses, and cultivation practices. It describes the plant’s appearance, including its flat, fan-like leaves and thick,
James M. Stephens
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Host-specific adaptation drove the coevolution of leek yellow stripe virus and Allium plants [PDF]
Microbiology Spectrum, 2023 Host adaptation plays a crucial role in virus evolution and is a consequence of long-term interactions between virus and host in a complex arms race between host RNA silencing and viral RNA silencing suppressor (RSS) as counterdefense. Leek yellow stripe
Shusuke Kawakubo +3 more
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