• One repetitive DNA sequence family, BIOOO, isolated from the genome of A. sativum, has been characterised with respect to the genomic organisation, reiteration frequency and sequence divergence of its members within A. sativum. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • This species probably has most of the medicinal virtues of garlic (Allium sativum) but in a milder form[222, 238]. (pfaf.org)
  • It resembles classic garlic (Allium sativum) but produces much larger heads that are milder in flavour. (phoenixperennials.com)
  • Garlic ( Allium sativum ), a popular food spice and flavoring agent, has also been used traditionally to treat various ailments especially bacterial infections for centuries in various cultures around the world. (frontiersin.org)
  • Garlic ( Allium sativum ), belonging to family Liliaceae , mainly the bulb of garlic, has been used as a spice in cooking worldwide especially in Italy and Southeast Asia. (frontiersin.org)
  • Garlic plants (Allium sativum L.) produce antimicrobial compounds, such as diallyl thiosulfinate (allicin) and diallyl polysulfanes. (cdc.gov)
  • A large proportion of the genomes of species belonging to the genus Allium comprises repetitive sequence DNA, a component implicated as a cause of the large variation in C-values between even closely related species. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The Illumina MiSeq sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons revealed that genus Flavobacterium was the predominant group that preferentially accumulated in Allium rhizospheres. (nature.com)
  • Ornamental alliums-not to be confused with the edible chives and onions that also belong to the Allium genus-are versatile perennial flowers with a phenomenal shelf life. (gardenista.com)
  • The genus Allium (the Latin name means "garlic") offers colorful, distinctive, and long-lasting forms that are standouts in the early summer garden. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • We chose "Allium," a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and wide variation of sizes, shapes, and colors. (colum.edu)
  • Most allergenic family members belong to the genus Toxicodendron, and they possess a toxic oleoresin called urushiol. (medscape.com)
  • Rhus is the largest genus in the family Anacardiaceae, but it does not contain the allergenic plants, most of which belong to the genus Toxicodendron . (medscape.com)
  • Nonpoisonous sumac species (genus Rhus, family Anacardiaceae) have red fruits. (medscape.com)
  • Poison sumac species (genus Toxicodendron, family Anacardiaceae) have white-to-green hanging fruits. (medscape.com)
  • The work presented here represents part of the first phase in the characterisation of some of these repetitive sequences in a number of Allium species. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Data relating to the evolution and maintenance, functions and effects of repetitive-sequence DNA in eukaryotic genomes are reviewed and where possible the data pertaining to Allium are discussed in context with such information from other species. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Tonna allium, common name the costate tun, is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Tonnidae, the tun shells. (wikipedia.org)
  • Allium sphaerocephalon is a plant species in the Amaryllis family known as round-headed leek , round-headed garlic , ball-head onion , and other variations on these names. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drumstick allium is another common name applied to this species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Flavobacterium species recovered from the rhizosphere soils of these Allium plants suppressed Fusarium wilt on cucumber seedlings. (nature.com)
  • Taken together, we infer that the accumulation of antagonistic Flavobacterium species plays a key role in Fusarium wilt suppression by Allium cultivation. (nature.com)
  • Allium ramosum L. is an accepted species. (stuartxchange.org)
  • Many Allium species are native to Iran, where many tulips also originate, and the edible Alliums have been cultivated and a staple of diets for over 10,000 years. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Garlic is one of the most used crops among the cultivated Allium species. (psu.edu)
  • In Japan and China, crop rotation and intercropping with Allium plants, such as Welsh onion ( Allium fistulosum ), onion ( A . cepa ), and Chinese chive ( A . tuberosum ), reportedly prevent the Fusarium wilt of bottle gourds ( Lagenaria siceraria ), spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ), tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ), and banana ( Musa spp. (nature.com)
  • Allium cepa 'Red Baron' bears firm, round red bulbs, with pretty red and white flesh and a stronger onion flavour than most red onions. (gardenersworld.com)
  • For best results grow Allium cepa 'Red Baron' in full sun in rich but light soil, that is relatively free-draining. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Theobroma cacao is one of four plant extracts that make up coacillium, the others being Allium cepa (onion), Citrus limon (lemon), and Paullinia cupana (guaraná, a source of caffeine). (medscape.com)
  • The Chinese refer to the Alliums-garlic, onions, leeks, shallots, scallions, and chives-as " jewels among vegetables ", and prize them for their health-giving properties and for their sharp taste and smell. (blogspot.com)
  • Onions and Alliums are an essential staple crop and are the base of many tasty recipes. (gardenalchemyseeds.ca)
  • Besides being extremely tasty, onions/alliums are loaded with health benefits and can also prevent unwanted pests in the garden. (gardenalchemyseeds.ca)
  • Allium giganteum , commonly called giant onion, is perhaps the tallest of the ornamental onions. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • And yes, these are the best-looking members of the family of Allium, which includes onions, leeks and chives. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Allium tuberosum , commonly called garlic chives, is a clump-forming onion family member which may be grown for both culinary and ornamental purposes. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. (healthline.com)
  • Garlic is a plant in the onion family grown for its distinctive taste and health benefits. (healthline.com)
  • Because alliums are in the ornamental side of the onion family, they often deter deer and rodents like rabbits and chipmunks. (michiganbulb.com)
  • Allium ramosum is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). (pfaf.org)
  • Allium tricoccum is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). (pfaf.org)
  • White garlic is a bulb in the Amaryllis family that is native to the Mediterranean region. (ncsu.edu)
  • Now widely grown Garlic is the bulb of the tall flowering plant Allium savium that bears pink to purple flowers. (rxmed.com)
  • Allium schoenoprasum is one of the most widely grown herbs, Chives, that make useful flowers for a border. (theseedsite.co.uk)
  • Features chive-like, gray-green leaves up to 12" long which may be used in cooking in the same manner as chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ). (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Leeks have all of the healthy properties of the Allium family as described above. (blogspot.com)
  • Crop rotation and intercropping with Allium plants suppresses Fusarium wilt in various crops. (nature.com)
  • However, there is limited evidence that the antimicrobial compounds released from the roots of Allium plants indeed reduce the incidence of Fusarium wilt. (nature.com)
  • Therefore, we hypothesized that rhizospheres of Allium plants harbor unique microbial communities and that some of the predominant microorganisms are involved in the suppression of Fusarium wilt induced by Allium cultivation. (nature.com)
  • It's time to celebrate plants in the allium family! (botanicgardens.org)
  • Some of the most popular Alliums are: Globemaster, which is one of the largest, Blue Allium with its wonderful sky-blue color, and Purple Sensation is an eye popper with its rich purple flowers. (naturehills.com)
  • Blue Allium caeruleum is a deep, clear blue ornamental onion that creates perfect globes of star-shaped flowers on stems only 16" tall. (americanmeadows.com)
  • The Blue Allium brings true blue to the group. (americanmeadows.com)
  • We ship 3 bulbs each of Allium giganteum , 'Globemaster,' and 'Gladiator. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Although bloom times can vary, the bulbs will bloom generally in the following sequence: 'Globemaster,' 'Gladiator,' and Allium giganteum . (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Allium moly, native of southern Europe that forms star like flowers of a lovely shade of bright golden yellow on 12 inch stems. (backyardgardener.com)
  • What are the best varieties of alliums? (gardenista.com)
  • We've selected a trio of large-flowering, long-blooming Allium varieties that deliver an extended show of traffic-stopping blooms from spring into summer. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Allium sphaerocephalon produces egg-shaped bulbs. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you are looking for bulbs that will provide outstanding color, Allium would be a great choice. (naturehills.com)
  • We recommend tucking the bulbs among clumps of perennials, where the leaves of the Alliums will be conveniently hidden from view as they fade during the summer. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Experienced gardeners plant these giant Alliums in groups of several bulbs, set very close together. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Then there are the pinks, like Allium nigrum 'Pink Pearl' or the big ones, such as mega Allium schubertii. (gardenista.com)
  • After the initial prettiness of alliums, the essence of the flower comes out, whether it's the "enormous stellar structure" of A. schubertii (in Polly's words), or A. nigrum 's "bare, vivid green clusters. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium schubertii at Bayntun Flowers, in Wiltshire. (gardenista.com)
  • the characteristics of this family differ from those of the B1OOO family in many respects. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Alliums are a fantastic draw for pollinators when in flower, and their seed heads also provide food for birds, if you don't cut them down first. (gardenista.com)
  • Blooms in May and June Allium is a bulbous plant with linear leaves and blooms in flowers with umbels on the top of a sturdy stem. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', in the flower field at Bayntun Flowers, Wiltshire. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' at Bayntun Flowers . (gardenista.com)
  • At one end of the spectrum are the "usual" flower border types which are nevertheless spectacular, such as sublimely round Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' or smaller, egg-shaped Allium spherocephalon. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' at Bayntun Flowers in England. (gardenista.com)
  • But in recent years, gardeners have become fascinated with the larger Alliums, particular the giants. (americanmeadows.com)
  • In their first flush, allium flowers add to the joyous rite of spring. (gardenista.com)
  • Polly Nicholson of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire, England trials flowers for cutting in her role as a specialist grower-and has a lot of time for alliums. (gardenista.com)
  • What's more, this Allium holds the petals on the flowers after blooming, so it makes a spectacular addition to dried arrangements. (americanmeadows.com)
  • When the luxuriance of purple begins to drop away, allium becomes fuller, giving it a different kind of value in arrangements and in the outlines of a flower border. (gardenista.com)
  • Something that's often forgotten about alliums is how gorgeous they are in flower arrangements. (michiganbulb.com)
  • This study was designed to assess the role of microorganisms inhabiting Allium rhizospheres and antifungal compounds produced by Allium roots in Fusarium wilt suppression by Allium cultivation. (nature.com)
  • Suppression of cucumber Fusarium wilt and the pathogen multiplication by Allium (Welsh onion and/or onion)-cultivated soils were eliminated by heat treatment at 60 °C, whereas those by Welsh onion-root extract were lost at 40 °C. The addition of antibacterial antibiotics eliminated the suppressive effect of Welsh onion-cultivated soil on pathogen multiplication, suggesting the contribution of antagonistic gram-negative bacteria to the soil suppressiveness. (nature.com)
  • Alliums grow in most any soil, as long as it is well-drained. (naturehills.com)
  • Alliums are sun-lovers and prefer well-drained, even sandy soil. (whiteflowerfarm.com)