Comparative evaluation of different Allium accessions for allicin and other allyl thiosulphinates

Green Onion (Allium fistulosum): An Aromatic Vegetable Crop Esteemed for Food, Nutritional and Therapeutic Significance

“…The range of bioactive compounds, including sulfur-containing compounds and flavonoids, present in these edible crop species have antimicrobial properties against the pathogens of both plants and animals [10]. For instance, the bioactive compounds in green onions exhibit remarkable antimicrobial properties [92] (Figure 6). These compounds can inhibit the growth and activity of various microbial organisms, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes [93].…”

“…By reducing inflammation in the affected joints, these bioactive compounds help mitigate the pain and swelling that is experienced [33]. Moreover, the antioxidant properties of green onions' compounds aid in neutralizing harmful free radicals that contribute to the joint damage seen in arthritis [92]. This dual action of reducing inflammation and combating oxidative stress makes green onions a valuable dietary addition which helps relieve arthritis symptoms.…”

“…The edible members of the Allium genus, including green onions (Allium fistulosum), garlic (Allium sativum) and onions (Allium cepa), are renowned for their rich content of bioactive compounds with significant antioxidant properties [115]. Green onions are a rich source of flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol), sulfur-containing compounds (mainly allicin), vitamin C, minerals and phenolic compounds, such as ferulic acid, which are important antioxidant compounds (Figure 6), protecting cells from oxidative damage [92]. In their study, Wang et al [116] revealed that extracts from all parts of the plant, the pseudostem [75], leaf and root, have considerable antioxidant effects, with extracts from the stem showing the highest antioxidant properties [117].…”

Deciphering genetic diversity phylogeny and assembly of Allium species through micro satellite markers on nuclear DNA

“…Breeders now need to concentrate on developing sources of resilience to various pressures, including heat, cold, frost, drought, and flood, in the scenario of inevitable climate change. The most important gene pool species among alliums have been determined to be A. roylei, A. vavilovii, A. galanthum, A. fistulosum, A. altaicum, A. pskemense, and A. oschaninii [ 15 , 18 ]. Thus, these stresses can be decreased by transferring wild and semi-domesticated genes into cultivated species.…”

“…Analysing genetic variation in germplasm and determining how much of it is heritable is critical for controlling and using diversity. There are several ways for studying population divergence, including morphological, biochemical, and molecular methods [ [18] , [19] , [20] ]. Among these, the molecular tools stand out as the most pertinent and precise tool for studying divergence at the gene level, which is unaffected by external environmental influences.…”