The <i>Allium cepa</i> Model: A Review of Its Application as a Cytogenetic Tool for Evaluating the Biosafety Potential of Plant Extracts

In establishing the safety or tolerability profile of bioactive plant extracts, it is important to perform toxicity studies using appropriate, accessible, and sustainable methods. The <i>Allium cepa</i> model is well known and frequently used for accurate environmental risk assessments,...

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Published in:	Methods and Protocols
Main Authors:	Daniela Nicuță, Luminița Grosu, Oana-Irina Patriciu, Roxana-Elena Voicu, Irina-Claudia Alexa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	plant extracts in vivo test <i>Allium cepa</i> L. toxicity potential
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/8/4/88

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