Fig seeds (Ficus carica L.), a previously overlooked component of the fig fruit, have recently garnered attention as valuable source atypical vegetable oil and food-based ingredient. This study evaluated content, fatty acid composition, molecular FTIR-based signatures 21 Ficus L. genotypes growing in an ex-situ collection. Gas chromatography analysis revealed high levels linolenic (18.11 ± 0.255% to 42.276 0.173%), followed by linoleic (27.75 0.019% 36.68 0.046%). Palmitic (6.671 0.006%...

In the present study, chromatic coordinates, phenolic acids, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity assessed by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate (ABTS) lipid peroxidation inhibition (LPIC) essays their relative IC50 were investigated in 25 fig cultivars growing Morocco. The aims of this study to determine (i) variation these compounds among light dark-colored cultivars, (ii) partitioning between fruit peel pulp (iii) display network...

There is a need for sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) breeding in Morocco to release performant and adapted varieties, which requires large genetic variability the germplasm be used. In this context, diversity of populations from different locations Tadla area was investigated using ISSR (Inter Sequence Simple Repeats) markers as simple method reveal polymorphism among them. A total 130 individuals representing 31 were sampled. Twenty-four primers used analysis grown agroclimatic zones Tadla,...

Figs are a traditional pantry staple for healthy eating in Middle Eastern and North African countries as fig trees grow abundantly such hot dry climates. Despite the importance of this species, chemotypic diversity has gone unheeded therefore its valorization pathways remain poorly documented. For reason, high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) alongside vibrational spectroscopy were used to investigate changes antiradical potency primary secondary metabolites fresh figs with regard...

Oilseed crops are the second largest food source after cereals, with a wide distribution worldwide due to high demand for edible vegetable oils.With important functions in nutritional physiology and human health, oils essential components of diet (Ebrahimian et al., 2019).Among oilseed crops, sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) accounts up 12% global seed oil production (approximately 22 million tons), ranking fourth palm, soybean, canola.The total area crop cultivation world was estimated at...

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an oilseed crop with high quality vegetable seed oil.A set of 55 accessions from different geographical origins were introduced to constitute a breeding program germplasm.These materials characterized by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) as simple method reveal polymorphism among them.ISSR analysis was carried out 13 primers.After agarose gels analysis, ISSR banding patterns converted into binary data presence-non presence and matrices processed.Genetic...

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is an ancient perennial plant species of the Punicaceae family. Its seeds are consumed as food or juice. Previous studies have noted that juice encompasses many active compounds with beneficial effects. main goals this work were to study phenolic components freeze-dried and reconstituted juices obtained from 13 genotypes growing in Morocco.We analyzed several using high-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry determine compounds....

Ficus carica L. seeds are a substantial source of minor oil with high unsaturation levels and potent antioxidant properties. The study aims to evaluate the mineral composition, lipodomic profile, vibrational fingerprints 22 fig genotypes utilizing FTIR-ATR techniques chemometrics.FTIR-ATR spectroscopy chemometric were employed examine phenotypic diversity seeds. investigation was performed in detail. research analyzed twenty-two assess their nutritional properties, genetic relationships,...

In Morocco, walnut tree (Juglans regia L.) cultivation is ancestral with complicated misidentification and unknown local genetic diversity. Atlas Mountains host a rich germplasm, which has arisen from seedlings. The use of molecular markers makes it possible to overcomes confusion usually encountered in phenotypic characterization, thereby elucidating the real diversity magnitude. This study aimed investigate relationships among 33 trees grown two contrasted agroecosystems, while comparing...

Abstract Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus L., which has special aroma, colour and odour influencing positively its economic value. In this context, ten saffron ecotypes were screened for their biochemical composition antioxidant activity. The samples also analysed using GC‐MS LC‐MS to determine content volatile phenolic compounds, respectively. results revealed statistically significant differences among based on moisture (9.09%‐11.23%), total phenols (31.62‐62.71...

Abstract Combining phenotypic and genotypic germplasm characterization is a key to efficient successful safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius L.) breeding program by identifying valuable confirmed parents. This study aimed investigate use appropriate statistical methods for such characterization, identify potential genetic pools in that may be useful implementation. The diversity of 45 accessions from different countries, provided the USDA‐ARS, was assessed during two cropping seasons, using...

Pomegranate tree is cultivated since ancient times in Morocco, where a high genetic diversity hosted mainly traditional agroecosystems. Over the past decade, it regained importance through extension of area, but remains thus far little valued. To date, its variability and chemodiversity have gone unheeded for many reasons, some which are related to previous agricultural strategies. In this context, present study aimed screen an ex-situ collection seven local cultivars exotic varieties with...

20Jul 2017 EVALUATION AND POOLING OF SAFFLOWER (Carthamus tinctorius L.) ACCESSIONS FROM DIFFERENT WORLD ORIGINS USING AGRO-MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS. Karim Houmanat , Hamid Mazouz Mohamed El Fechtali and Abdelghani Nabloussi. INRA, Research Unit of Plant Breeding Genetic Resources Conservation, CRRA Meknes, Po. Box 578, Morocco. University Moulay Ismail, Laboratory Biotechnology Molecular Biology, Faculty Sciences, Mekn?s,

Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) crop can be a lever for the development of oilseed sector in Morocco due to its adaptation local conditions and major economic food importance. Genetic diversity selection valuable crossing parents are key successful breeding improvement this crop. In regard, genetic variation within existing germplasm must explored characterized. Therefore, present study was carried out investigate among 22 varieties from as well other origins, using twenty ISSR primers. The...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 36 wild strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) genotypes belonging different altitude and geographical origins, using 16 ISSR (Inter Simple Sequence Repeats) markers.Results revealed that primers produced a total 344 bands, which 94.1% were polymorphic, indicating high level variation studied populations.The mean values polymorphism information content (PIC), efective multiplex ratio (EMR), resolving power (Rp) marker index (MI)...

Abstract Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) crop can be a lever for the development of oilseed sector in Morocco due to its adaptation local conditions and major economic food importance. Breeding is key success this judicious choice crossing parents prerequisite selection program new varieties that perform better than old ones. In regard, genetic variation within existing germplasm must explored characterized. Therefore, present study was carried out investigate diversity among 22 from as well...