Publications by authors named "Jihed Aouini"

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  • - The study analyzed extracts of cypress from three regions in Tunisia (Bizerte, Ben Arous, and Nabeul) for their antioxidant and antibacterial properties, as well as their phenolic content.
  • - Bizerte's methanol extract showed the highest phenolic content (315.75 mg GAE/g DW), with cupressuflavone being the main compound (68%).
  • - The ethanol extract from Nabeul was particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria, showing a significant inhibition zone of 40 mm, highlighting cypress as a promising source for natural antioxidants and antibacterial agents.
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The essential oils (EOs) of , and have been screened for their insecticidal activity against , and and for their antimicrobial activity against Gram (+), Gram (-) bacteria and against yeast strain. EO showed good insecticidal activity with 24-h against (LC = 29.7) and against (66.

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The organic solvent extracts (hexane, chloroform, acetone, methanol and water) of coriander fruits were reported for their antioxidant and repellent activities. The methanol and acetone extracts revealed the highest antiradical activity as compared to the other solvent extracts. HPLC analysis revealed that phenolic acids were the major compounds in chloroform and acetone extracts, whereas flavonoids in methanol and water extracts.

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