In vitro and in vivo study of the antagonistic effects of a Trichoderma strain against four isolates of Fusarium that are pathogenic to chickpea.

This study investigated the antagonistic activity of against chickpea wilt through in vitro and in vivo experiments. The dual culture test showed that had a significant inhibitory effect on the growth of the tested isolates, with an inhibition rate ranging from 71.33% to 80.

Valorization of phosphate sludge and its bacterial biomass as a potential bioformulation for improving tomato growth.

Phosphorus (P) is a vital limiting nutrient element for plant growth and yield. In Morocco, the natural phosphate rock extractions generate significant amounts of phosphate wash sludge (PS), which could be reused productively, thus creating another added value for farmers. The present study aimed to demonstrate the combination effect of soil amendment by two different PS concentrations (1% and 5%) associated with three phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) consortia (C1, C2, and C3), isolated from phosphate mining sludge, on plant growth and nutrient uptake in tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum).

Assemblage of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and green waste compost enhance drought stress tolerance in carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) trees.

In the current study, an eco-friendly management technology to improve young carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) tree tolerance to water deficit was set up by using single or combined treatments of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and/or compost (C). Two groups of young carob have been installed: (i) carob cultivated under well-watered conditions (WW; 70% field capacity (FC)) and (ii) where the plants were drought-stressed (DS; 35% FC) during 2, 4, 6, and 8 months.

Identification of Resistance Sources and Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Septoria Tritici Blotch Resistance in Spring Bread Wheat Germplasm of ICARDA.

Septoria tritici blotch (STB) of wheat, caused by the ascomycete (formerly ), is one of the most important foliar diseases of wheat. In Morocco, STB is a devastating disease in temperate wheat-growing regions, and the yield losses can exceed up to 50% under favorable conditions. The aims of this study were to identify sources of resistance to STB in Septoria Association Mapping Panel (SAMP), which is composed of 377 advanced breeding lines (ABLs) from spring bread wheat breeding program of ICARDA, and to identify loci associated with resistance to STB at seedling (SRT) as well as at the adult plant (APS) stages using genome-wide association mapping (GWAM).

Herbal Medicine Used in the Treatment of Human Diseases in the Rif, Northern Morocco.

Since the beginning of time, the Moroccan people have used many medicinal plants as a popular medicine to cure many human and livestock health problems. Yet, few studies have been carried in the past to properly document and promote traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge. This study was conducted out from July 1st, 2016 to July 30th, 2018 in the Rif; it was aimed to establish the list of medicinal plants, together with the association of ethnomedicinal knowledge.

Co-Inoculation of with Either sp. or on Chickpea Improves Growth and Productivity in Phosphate-Deficient Soils in Dry Areas of a Mediterranean Region.

Biological nitrogen fixation requires a large amount of phosphorus (P). However, most of the soils are P-deficient and the extensive use of P- chemical fertilizers constitute a serious threat to the environment. In this context, two field experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of co-inoculation of with phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB), sp.

COVID-19, prevention and treatment with herbal medicine in the herbal markets of Salé Prefecture, North-Western Morocco.

Introduction: Coronaviruses are important animal and human pathogens. Towards the end of 2019, the novel coronavirus identified in Wuhan, China, presented as a cluster of symptoms of pneumonia. Its quick spread resulted in a global pandemic.

GTE53: Phosphate solubilising and bioremediation bacterium isolated from new biotope "phosphate sludge enriched-compost".

The isolation and identification of beneficial bacteria from the active phase of composting is considered to be a key bio-quality parameter for the assessment of the process. The aim of this work was the selection and identification of beneficial bacteria from a co-composting experiment of vegetable waste (VW), olive oil mill waste (OMW), and phosphate sludge (PS). Phosphate-solubilizing strains were isolated from the thermophilic phase using Pikovskaya (PVK) solid medium supplemented with tricalcium phosphate Ca3(PO4) (TCP) as the sole source of phosphorus (P).

Poisonous medicinal plants used in the popular pharmacopoeia of the Rif, northern Morocco.

Popular herbal medicine has served as a unique health provider for human beings for thousands of years. In the present study, we document the toxic plants used as medicines in the Rif, intending to assess the knowledge of indigenous people on the toxicity of the natural products used. Ethnobotanical survey was conducted in the Rif, northern Morocco between June 2016 and June 2018 using semi-structured questionnaires and focus groups.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Mediate Drought Tolerance and Recovery in Two Contrasting Carob ( L.) Ecotypes by Regulating Stomatal, Water Relations, and (In)Organic Adjustments.

Irregular precipitation and drought caused an increase in tree mortality rates in multiple forest biomes with alterations in both ecosystem services and carbon balance. Carob () growth and production in arid and semi-arid ecosystems are likely affected by climate change-induced droughts. Understanding the physiological responses of drought-induced early-stage tree death and strategies to enhance drought tolerance and optimize growth will help tree improvement programs.

Phenotypic and Genotypic Diversity Among Symbiotic and Non-symbiotic Bacteria Present in Chickpea Nodules in Morocco.

Environmental pollution problems and increased demand for green technologies in production are forcing farmers to introduce agricultural practices with a lower impact on the environment. Chickpea () in arid and semi-arid environments is frequently affected by harsh environmental stresses such as heat, drought and salinity, which limit its growth and productivity and affect biological nitrogen fixation ability of rhizobia. Climate change had further aggravated these stresses.

The effect of salt concentration and pH on the heat resistance of Escherichia coli in tryptic soy broth.

The effect of the acid and the osmotic stress on the heat resistance of Escherichia coli (EC1 and EC2) was studied at 63 degrees C in tryptic soy broth adjusted to various pHs (2.5, 4.5 and 6) and various NaCl concentrations (2, 4 and 8%).

Production, formulation and antagonistic activity of the biocontrol like-yeast Aureobasidium pullulans against Penicillium expansum.

Aureobasidium pullulans (de Bary) Arnaud (Ach 1-1) was grown in a glucose fed-batch fermentor to 106 g dry wt l(-1) in 48 h. The cells were dried in a fluidized bed dryer with a final viability of 62%. After 7 months at 4 degrees C, the viability was 28% of the initial value (= 2.

Selection of antagonists of postharvest apple parasites: Penicillium expansum and Botrytis cinerea.

The objectives of this study were to constitute a collection of pathogenic agents of economic importance which cause losses of apple fruits after harvest namely Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium expansum and to select in vivo efficient antagonistic strains able to protect fruits against both pathogens at 5 degrees C (P. expansum) and 25 degrees C (P. expansum & B.