Publications by authors named "T Benali"

Water is the basic molecule in living beings, and it has a major impact on vital processes. Plants are sessile organisms with a sophisticated regulatory network that regulates how resources are distributed between developmental and adaptation processes. Drought-stressed plants can change their survival strategies to adapt to this unfavorable situation.

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  • The study investigates traditional healing practices in Morocco, focusing on the use of medicinal animals by interviewing 42 traditional healers and merchants.
  • A total of 42 animal species from eight taxonomic groups were documented, with mammals being the most commonly referenced, particularly for treating circulatory and nervous system disorders.
  • Specific animal species were identified as key in treating various ailments, with some showing significant cultural and therapeutic importance, suggesting a need for future research and conservation efforts.
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A study was conducted to analyze the essential oil of Pulicaria mauritanica (PMEO) and investigate its antibacterial and antioxidant properties using in-vitro and in-silico methods. The essential oil was extracted using the hydrodistillation technique, and its chemical composition was identified via GC/MS analysis. The chemical composition of the oil shows that the major components of PMEO are carvotanacetone (67.

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The present study aimed to comprehensively characterize the volatile compounds from the aerial parts of Origanum grosii and evaluate their potential as antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors through both in vitro and in silico approaches. The essential oil's volatile constituents were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, revealing carvacrol (31 %), p-cymene (18.59 %), thymol (12.

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Juniperus thurifera L., a plant endemic to the Moroccan High Atlas Mountains, thrives in extreme climatic conditions, resulting in the production of valuable secondary metabolites. This study aims to elucidate the phytochemical diversity and biological activities of J.

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