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View article: Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspensions of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones
Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspensions of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones Open
Terfezia boudieri Chatin and Tirmania nivea (Desf.) Trappe, the desert truffles, are mycorrhizal fungi that are mostly endemic to arid and semi-arid areas of the Mediterranean where they are associated with Helianthemum species. The curren…
View article: Synergistic Interaction Between Endophytic Bacillus pumilus and Indigenous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Complex Improves Photosynthetic Activity, Growth, and Yield of Pisum sativum
Synergistic Interaction Between Endophytic Bacillus pumilus and Indigenous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Complex Improves Photosynthetic Activity, Growth, and Yield of Pisum sativum Open
The demand for sustainable agriculture has prompted the exploration of alternative methods to boost crop growth and yield. Microbial biostimulants offer effective solutions to enhance plant performance and reduce reliance on chemical ferti…
View article: Antifungal assessment, synergistic activity and molecular docking studies of essential oils as potential fungal inhibitor candidates against Alternaria alternata
Antifungal assessment, synergistic activity and molecular docking studies of essential oils as potential fungal inhibitor candidates against Alternaria alternata Open
The management of plant pathogens has become a challenge due to increasing pesticide resistance. Recent studies have focused on developing alternatives to chemical pesticides, enabling effective control of crop pathogens with reduced envir…
View article: Unveiling native mycorrhizal fungi diversity: insights into growth performance, nutrient uptake, and root system robustness in caper-bush (Capparis spinosa L.) seedlings
Unveiling native mycorrhizal fungi diversity: insights into growth performance, nutrient uptake, and root system robustness in caper-bush (Capparis spinosa L.) seedlings Open
This study investigates the role of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in enhancing the growth performance, nutrient uptake, and root system robustness of caper bushes (Capparis spinosa L.), a key species for rehabilitating marginal…
View article: MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIBIOGRAM STUDIES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM URINE SAMPLES OF PREGNANT WOMEN
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIBIOGRAM STUDIES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM URINE SAMPLES OF PREGNANT WOMEN Open
View article: Facile Synthesis of 5-Bromo-N-Alkylthiophene-2-Sulfonamides and Its Activities Against Clinically Isolated New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147
Facile Synthesis of 5-Bromo-N-Alkylthiophene-2-Sulfonamides and Its Activities Against Clinically Isolated New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 Open
The 5-bromo-N-alkylthiophene-2-sulfonamides displayed antibacterial efficacy against New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147. After the in-vivo trial, this substance might offer an alternati…
View article: Desert truffle biodiversity, biology, ecology, and mycorrhizal connection in Morocco
Desert truffle biodiversity, biology, ecology, and mycorrhizal connection in Morocco Open
In Morocco, there are many different types of desert truffles, including Terfezia, Tirmania, Delastria, Picoa, and Tuber. The Maamora Forest, Doukkala-Abda Sahel, northeast of Morocco, and the Moroccan Sahara are the four truffle regions w…
View article: The Effect of Heavy Metal Speciation on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. Growing in Moroccan Urban and Peri-Urban Environments
The Effect of Heavy Metal Speciation on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. Growing in Moroccan Urban and Peri-Urban Environments Open
Description of the subject. Impact of anthropogenic activities via metal pollution on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in rhizopheric soils of date palms in urban and peri-urban areas. Objective. The study’s objective was to assess the i…
View article: Impact of two Erwinia sp. on the response of diverse Pisum sativum genotypes under salt stress
Impact of two Erwinia sp. on the response of diverse Pisum sativum genotypes under salt stress Open
View article: Impact of Bacterial Inoculations on Pisum Sativum L. Performance and Associated Bacterial and Amf Communities Under Semi-Arid Field Conditions in Tunisia
Impact of Bacterial Inoculations on Pisum Sativum L. Performance and Associated Bacterial and Amf Communities Under Semi-Arid Field Conditions in Tunisia Open
View article: Mechanistic insight of Staphylococcus aureus associated skin cancer in humans by Santalum album derived phytochemicals: an extensive computational and experimental approaches
Mechanistic insight of Staphylococcus aureus associated skin cancer in humans by Santalum album derived phytochemicals: an extensive computational and experimental approaches Open
An excessive amount of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is commonly associated with actinic keratosis (AK) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by secreted virulence products that induced the chronic inflammation leading to skin canc…
View article: Napthyridine-derived compounds as promising inhibitors for Staphylococcus aureus CrtM: a primer for the discovery of potential anti-Staphylococcus aureus agents
Napthyridine-derived compounds as promising inhibitors for Staphylococcus aureus CrtM: a primer for the discovery of potential anti-Staphylococcus aureus agents Open
The disease-free existence of humans is constantly under attack by a variety of infections caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria. Notable among the bacteria is Staphylococcus aureus which is an etiological organism for infect…
View article: Phosphogypsum’s impact on growth and nutrient acquisition in carob trees (Ceratonia siliqua L.) inoculated with native microbiota
Phosphogypsum’s impact on growth and nutrient acquisition in carob trees (Ceratonia siliqua L.) inoculated with native microbiota Open
Phosphogypsum (PG) management is one of the major challenges of the phosphate industries in Morocco and worldwide. Its efficient management and valorization at a low-cost and without additional treatment are highly desirable. The purpose o…
View article: Late Pleistocene expansions from a single climatic refugium and close wild–domesticated relationships in the carob tree
Late Pleistocene expansions from a single climatic refugium and close wild–domesticated relationships in the carob tree Open
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View article: Insight into biological activities of chemically characterized extract from Marrubium vulgare L. in vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches
Insight into biological activities of chemically characterized extract from Marrubium vulgare L. in vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches Open
Aqueous extracts of Marrubium vulgare L. ( M. vulgare ) are widely used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic effects. Hence, this study aims to evaluate in vitro , in vivo , and in silico the biological activities of M. vulgare aq…
View article: Unraveling Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Interactions in the Exotic Plant Nicotiana glauca Graham for Enhanced Soil Fertility and Alleviation of Metal Pollution
Unraveling Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Interactions in the Exotic Plant Nicotiana glauca Graham for Enhanced Soil Fertility and Alleviation of Metal Pollution Open
The harm that invasive species cause to the environment has received a lot of attention. It is therefore appropriate that the current research was undertaken to evaluate the effects of invasion by Nicotiana glauca Graham on soil fertility …
View article: Volatile Constituents in Essential Oil from Leaves of Withania adpressa Coss. Ex Exhibit Potent Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties against Clinically-Relevant Pathogens
Volatile Constituents in Essential Oil from Leaves of Withania adpressa Coss. Ex Exhibit Potent Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties against Clinically-Relevant Pathogens Open
Withania adpressa Coss. ex is a plant used in traditional medications. Antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties of the essential oil from leaves of Withania adpressa Coss ex. (EOW) were investigated. EOW was extracted using a …
View article: Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils from Three Mediterranean Plants against Eighteen Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi
Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils from Three Mediterranean Plants against Eighteen Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi Open
The chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils (EOs) obtained from three medicinal plants of the Moroccan flora were evaluated. The chemical composition of EOs of Thymus leptobotrys, Laurus nobilis and Syzygium aroma…
View article: Effects of Dual Symbiotic Interactions Performed by the Exotic Tree Golden Wreath Wattle (Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.) on Soil Fertility in a Costal Sand Dune Ecosystem
Effects of Dual Symbiotic Interactions Performed by the Exotic Tree Golden Wreath Wattle (Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.) on Soil Fertility in a Costal Sand Dune Ecosystem Open
The present study aims to evaluate the effects of the exotic shrub Acacia cyanophylla Lindl. on soil fertility by studying 1) its ability to modify the soil physicochemical composition, 2) its contribution to the soil mycorrhizal potential…
View article: Physicochemical Characterization and Assessment of Magnitude of Pollution to Contribute to Water Sustainability
Physicochemical Characterization and Assessment of Magnitude of Pollution to Contribute to Water Sustainability Open
As in many countries worldwide, deterioration of quality of water in Morocco’s natural reserves continues, such that an inventory of qualities of these reserves has become necessary. Based on statistical analyses of the data collected by m…
View article: Chemical composition, antifungal and antioxidant activities of wild and cultivated Origanum compactum essential oils from the municipality of Chaoun, Morocco
Chemical composition, antifungal and antioxidant activities of wild and cultivated Origanum compactum essential oils from the municipality of Chaoun, Morocco Open
Origanum compactum is a medicinal species endemic to Morocco and highly exploited for its therapeutic properties. In the present study, we examined the chemical composition and biological activities of the essential oils from wild and cult…
View article: Chemical Composition and Antifungal, Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Essential Oils From Origanum compactum Benth. Used in the Mediterranean Diet
Chemical Composition and Antifungal, Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Essential Oils From Origanum compactum Benth. Used in the Mediterranean Diet Open
Essential oils (EO) of Origanum compactum Benth. ( O. compactum ) are well known for their biological and pharmacological activities. This study aimed to assess the chemical composition, antifungal, insecticidal and repellent activities of…
View article: Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used as Therapeutic Agents to Manage Diseases of Humans
Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used as Therapeutic Agents to Manage Diseases of Humans Open
Objective. This work aimed to survey medicinal plants used in phytotherapy in the Fez-Boulemane region, Morocco. Methods. A comprehensive ethnobotanical survey was conducted using a questionnaire to collect data from thirty herbalists on m…
View article: Essential Oils from Artemisia herba alba Asso., Maticaria Recutita L., and Dittrichia Viscosa L. (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Eco-Friendly Agents to Control Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Warehouse Pest
Essential Oils from Artemisia herba alba Asso., Maticaria Recutita L., and Dittrichia Viscosa L. (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Eco-Friendly Agents to Control Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Warehouse Pest Open
Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (C. maculatus) is one of the major pests of legume seeds in storage causing significant damage, leading to food insecurity and low income for farmers. This work was planned to develop eco-friendly agents fro…
View article: Lavandula dentata L.: Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant, Antifungal and Insecticidal Activities of Its Essential Oil
Lavandula dentata L.: Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant, Antifungal and Insecticidal Activities of Its Essential Oil Open
Antioxidant, antifungal and insecticidal activities of essential oil (EO) extracted from the Moroccan lavender (Lavandula dentata) were investigated and their chemical constituents determined. Gas chromatography with flame ionization detec…
View article: Insecticidal and Antifungal Activities of Chemically-Characterized Essential Oils from the Leaves of Withania frutescens L.
Insecticidal and Antifungal Activities of Chemically-Characterized Essential Oils from the Leaves of Withania frutescens L. Open
The current study was conducted to investigate antifungal and insecticidal activities of essential oil extracted from the Moroccan Withania frutescens L. (EOW), and their chemical composition was profiled. To achieve this goal, EOW was ext…
View article: Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation Improves Capparis spinosa’s Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Efficiency under Water Deficit
Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation Improves Capparis spinosa’s Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Photosynthetic Efficiency under Water Deficit Open
Agricultural yields are under constant jeopardy as climate change and abiotic pressures spread worldwide. Using rhizospheric microbes as biostimulants/biofertilizers is one of the best ways to improve agro-agriculture in the face of these …
View article: Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Effects of Essential Oil of Black Caraway (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) Seeds against Drug‐Resistant Clinically Pathogenic Microorganisms
Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Effects of Essential Oil of Black Caraway (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) Seeds against Drug‐Resistant Clinically Pathogenic Microorganisms Open
Nigella sativa (NS) is a plant that has long been utilized in traditional medicine as a treatment for certain diseases. The aim of this work was to valorize the essential oil (EO) of this species by phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial…
View article: Farmers’ Perceptions and Willingness of Compost Production and Use to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability
Farmers’ Perceptions and Willingness of Compost Production and Use to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability Open
Composting is an ecological method of recycling organic waste. It presents an effective solution to reduce the large volume of agricultural waste and provides an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. However, its implementation remains li…
View article: The first use of morphologically isolated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi single-species from Moroccan ecosystems to improve growth, nutrients uptake and photosynthesis in Ceratonia siliqua seedlings under nursery conditions.
The first use of morphologically isolated arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi single-species from Moroccan ecosystems to improve growth, nutrients uptake and photosynthesis in Ceratonia siliqua seedlings under nursery conditions. Open