Food habits of the Moroccan dorcas gazelle, Gazella massaesyla, previously investigated in 1980s using microhistological fecal analysis, M’Sabih Talaa Reserve, west central Morocco, were re-evaluated over three seasons (spring, summer and autumn 2009) trnL approach to determine diet composition its seasonal variation from samples. Taxonomic identification was carried out originating database built EMBL list plant species within reserve. The total taxonomic richness reserve 130 instead 171...

In this work, we used different approximations, namely the GGA and LDA of density functional theory framework, to investigate properties double perovskite Cs 2 SnX 6 ([Formula: see text], Br, I). We found that these materials are mechanically stable, calculated band gaps 3.62[Formula: text]eV for SnCl , 2.33[Formula: SnBr 1.00[Formula: SnI which agree well with experimental results. The structure reveals conduction primarily arises from hybridization between Sn-5s orbitals halogen p...

Mine wastes can result in severe pollution and have unaesthetic impacts on the local environment negative repercussions human health. Currently, phytomanagement plans provide a cost-effective sustainable solution for stabilizing these wastes. This approach remains challenging due to uncertainties about plant species selection, their management, inimical characteristics of metalliferous, low nutrient status, poor soil physical structure. Therefore, we are proposing guidelines mine It is new...

Morocco constitutes an important centre of plant diversity and speciation in the Mediterranean Basin. However, numerous species are threatened by issues ranging from human activities to global climatic change. In this study, we present conservation assessments Red Listing endemic Moroccan monocotyledons according International Union for Conservation Nature (IUCN) criteria categories. For each species, include basic taxonomic information, local names synonyms, uses, a distribution map, extent...

The traditional knowledge on wild edible plants has been shown in many studies a worrying decline throughout the last few decades. Therefore, first aim of this study was to document population among Messiwa people. second objective assess our informants according their socio-economic status.The survey conducted 149 through semi-structured questionnaire. relative importance obtained by calculating frequency citation (RFC) for each species. To compare means, we used Student's t test two-group...

The metals uptake by plants crops grown on garden soils surrounding three mining areas in South Morocco and the assessment of potential health risk associated with human consumption edible collected were investigated. Results indicated that high metal concentration Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni aerial parts aromatic vegetables from mines A B exceed usual values reported literature. daily intake (DIM) lower than oral reference dose (RfD) index <1, indicating is relatively free risks. However, mine...

The bryophyte flora of the upper Ourika valley, located to east Toubkal National Park(Morocco), is catalogued. No such studies have been conducted in this valley before. As a result study,the catalogue consists 47 species mosses. liverworts or hornworts are encountered. Of these taxa,two (2) newly reported for Africa (Amphidium mougeotii (Schimp.) Schimp., Pseudoleskeella nervosa(Brid.) Nyholm), one (1) new North (Brachythecium mildeanum Schimp.), forMorocco (Orthotrichum bistratosum...

Canna indica L. (CiL) was used here in phytoremediation of mining soils. Our work evaluated the effect AMF (i) on growth and (ii) uptake heavy metals (HM). The tests were conducted greenhouse substrates collected from Kettara mine (Morocco). soil amended by different proportions agricultural compost then inoculated with two isolates (IN1) (IN2) origins. After six months culture, results show that soils (100%) only able to colonize roots CiL a frequency 40 ± 7% an intensity 6.5 1.5%. Also,...

The present paper aims to perform a screening of native plants growing in Kettara mine-Marrakech (Southern Morocco) for its phytoremediation. Plants and soil samples were collected analyzed Pb, Zn, Cu Cd concentrations at several sites the mine. results showed that vicinity mine is deficient major elements contain toxic levels metals. Spontaneously botanically identified then classified into 21 species 14 families. Significant difference was observed among average four heavy metals (Pb, Cd)...

Although most Moroccans rely to some extent on traditional medicine, the practice of frigg treat paediatric ailments by elderly women healers known as ferraggat, has not yet been documented. We describe role these specialist healers, document medicinal plants they use, and evaluate how why their is changing.Ethnomedicinal ethnobotanical data were collected using semi-structured interviews observations medical encounters. Information was from namely patients, herbalists public health...

The abandoned Kettara pyrrhotite mine (Marrakech region, Morocco) is a real source of acid drainage (AMD) and heavy metal pollution from previous mining operations-which has spread, particularly because wind erosion. A store-and-release cover system made phosphate wastes was built on the site for preventing AMD. To ensure integrity this its durability, it desirable to revegetate (phytostabilization) with plants adapted edaphoclimatic conditions region. In paper, study carried out spontaneous...

Soil microbiota are vital for successful revegetation, as they play a critical role in nutrient cycles, soil functions, and plant growth health. A rehabilitation scenario of the abandoned Kettara mine (Morocco) includes covering acidic tailings with alkaline phosphate wastes to limit water infiltration hence acid drainage. Revegetation is final step this plan. However, revegetation hard on type waste semi-arid areas only few plants managed grow naturally after 5 years store-and-release...

Using the Wien2k code based on Full Potential Linearized Augmented Plane Wave approach, density functional theory was used to examine structural and opto-electronic properties of CuO. The 4D-optimize option Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBE)-sol are optimize parameters. Generalized Gradient Approximation (GGA) with PBE-scheme along screened Coulomb interaction [Formula: see text] modified Becke–Johnson (GGA–TB-mBJ) potential performed for overall calculations. computed band energies were taken as...

This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oils from three Moroccan species genus Lavandula (Lavandula dentata L., mairei Humbert and, stoechas L.). The were evaluated by minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) disc diffusion method, against Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter koseri) Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus). potential was using free radical Scavenging...

Six wild olive subspecies (Olea europaea L.) are currently recognised globally, with two taxa cooccurring in the argan tree area Central West Morocco: widespread Mediterranean var. Sylvestris (the so-called oleaster) and microendemic maroccana. Despite its taxonomic ecological importance, chemical composition of subsp. maroccana oil remains poorly known. Therefore, aim this study is to investigate content as well comparing their proprieties during consecutive years (2017 2018) from same...