High‐resolution genome and genetic map of tetraploid Allium porrum expose pericentromeric recombination [PDF]
The Plant GenomeWe 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 ...
Ronald Nieuwenhuis +9 more
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Characterization of the Complete Chloroplast Genome of Leek Allium porrum L. (Amaryllidaceae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2019 The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Allium porrum was determined by Illumina single-end sequencing. The complete plastid genome was 152,732 bp in length containing a large single copy (LSC) of 81,744 bp and a small single copy (SSC) of 17,910 bp,
Elena Kochieva +2 more
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Genome-wide association and dissociation studies in Pantoea ananatis reveal potential virulence factors affecting Allium porrum and Allium fistulosum × Allium cepa hybrid [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Pantoea ananatis is a member of a Pantoea species complex that causes center rot of bulb onions (A. cepa) and also infects other Allium crops like leeks (Allium porrum), chives (Allium schoenoprasum), bunching onion or Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum ...
Brendon K. Myers +6 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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Spirostanol Saponins from Flowers of Allium Porrum and Related Compounds Indicating Cytotoxic Activity and Affecting Nitric Oxide Production Inhibitory Effect in Peritoneal Macrophages [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Saponins, a diverse group of natural compounds, offer an interesting pool of derivatives with biomedical application. In this study, three structurally related spirostanol saponins were isolated and identified from the leek flowers of Allium porrum L ...
Juraj Harmatha +3 more
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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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Effects of different preparation and cooking processes on the bioactive molecules of Allium vegetables [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionAllium species are among the most widely cultivated vegetables for centuries for their positive effects on human health and their variety of uses in food preparation and cooking.
Beyza Katırcıoğlu +1 more
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THE CONTRACTION EFFECT OF ALL] UM PORRUM SEEDS ON ISOLATED INTESTINE OF RABBITS [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Veterinary Research, 2006 Greater attention has been paid to the traditional medical practices in general and herbal medicine in particular even in the developed countries. This study aimed to investigate Allium porrum seeds for its potential contraction or relaxation effect on ...
Nabeel A. Ali +2 more
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Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development, 2022 Background: Allium species are generally reputed for their anti-pest properties; however, few studies have focused on optimising the quality and yield of anti-pest bioactive materials from these medicinal plants.
Bulelwa Ntobela +5 more
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Leek Cultivation Guide for Florida
EDIS, 2020 Leek (Allium porrum L.) is a member of Amaryllidaceae, a family with ornamental crops, like amaryllis, and with vegetable crops, like onion. Leek is a highly demanded vegetable because of its flavor and nutrient content.
Mary Dixon, Guodong Liu
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