Metabolic and Transcriptomic Basis of Quality Divergence in Onions (Allium cepa L.) with Different Bulb Colors
Chenghai Shan, Chenlu Zhang, Xuena Yu, Wenyou Zhang, Lin Yang, Xuan Dong, Deping Wu, Bo Sun · 2026
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Chenghai Shan and colleagues present a 2026 study comparing four onion varieties with yellow, red, and white bulbs to learn why their quality differs. The team measured bulb size, nutrients, scent compounds, antioxidant strength, and gene activity in parallel. The yellow type gave the biggest bulbs and top phenolic levels, marking it as a strong processing pick.
One red type packed pigment genes that deepen its color, while the other red type led on sweetness-linked scents and antioxidant power, suiting fresh eating and health foods. The white type tasted mild but trailed on yield and protective compounds, fitting raw salads best. The authors frame the results as breeding and marketing guidance by use.
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| CREATOR | Chenghai Shan, Chenlu Zhang, Xuena Yu, Wenyou Zhang, Lin Yang, Xuan Dong, Deping Wu, Bo Sun |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35959 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |