Leaves biochemical composition in wild species of onion in Republic of Bashkortostan

The biochemical composition and content of different nutrients were investigated in leaves of 9 wild onion species of the Republic of Bashkortostan territory ( Allium flavescens Bess., A. oleraceum L., A. globosum Bieb.ex Redoute, A. hymenorhizum Ledeb., A. obliquum L., A. angulosum L., A. nu-tans L., A. lineare L., A. strictum Schrad.). In plants the authors determined the content of macro- and microelements, ascorbic acid, carotene, starch, protein, fat and other indices. The high content of vitamin C, macro- and microelements and other biologically active substance were revealed, that suggests about high nutritious and vitamin value and availability of indicated above species for cultivation.