Serological and Molecular Characterization of Small Ruminant Lentiviruses in Morocco.

Recent studies that investigated the origins of SRLV strains offered new insights into their distribution among domestic ruminants. The aim of the study was to investigate SRLV circulation in Morocco. A total of 51 farms were selected in different geographical locations and tested by screening and genotyping ELISA.

Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of local entomopathogenic bacteria as biological control agents against the wild cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on cactus pear in Morocco.

The Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) cactus, a crucial crop in Morocco, is threatened by the wild cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell). The aim of this research was to investigate the efficacy of nine bacterial strains against both D.

Detecting desertification in the ancient oases of southern Morocco.

Understanding what led to desertification in the long-term is crucial for adaptation to climate change and pressures on resources in North Africa, but existing maps do not accurately show the extent of degraded land or the traditional water systems which underpinned cultivation. These products rely on recent vegetation trends and hindcasted statistical data. Desertification which occurred prior to the later twentieth century is poorly represented, if at all.

Genotypic and environmental effects on quality and nutritional attributes of Moroccan barley cultivars and elite breeding lines.

Although barley is mainly used for livestock feed and beverages, its use as human feed can enrich human diets with some health benefits. The development of new hulless varieties rich in β-glucans and micronutrients can enhance the use of barley as food, but little is known about the effects of the environment on these nutritional traits. In this study, we evaluated five Moroccan varieties and two elite breeding lines of barley at four locations in Morocco during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 cropping seasons.

Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in dried fruits from Morocco: Monitoring, regulatory aspects, and exposure assessment.

The present study aims to investigate the presence of Aflatoxins (AF) in 180 samples dried fruits and Ochratoxin A (OTA) in 210 samples dried fruits and grape juices collected in Morocco. Mycotoxins were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to fluorescence detection and immunoaffinity columns (IAC) cleanup. Contamination levels were compared with the maximum regulatory limits (MRL) recently adopted in the country, and mycotoxin exposure of adult consumers was assessed.

Genomic regions of durum wheat involved in water productivity.

Durum wheat is a staple food in the Mediterranean Basin, mostly cultivated under rainfed conditions. As such, the crop is often exposed to moisture stress. Therefore, the identification of genetic factors controlling the capacity of genotypes to convert moisture into grain yield (i.

Association Mapping of Resistance to Tan Spot in the Global Durum Panel.

Tan spot, caused by the necrotrophic fungal pathogen (Ptr), is an important disease of durum and common wheat worldwide. Compared with common wheat, less is known about the genetics and molecular basis of tan spot resistance in durum wheat. We evaluated 510 durum lines from the Global Durum Wheat Panel (GDP) for sensitivity to the necrotrophic effectors (NEs) Ptr ToxA and Ptr ToxB and for reaction to Ptr isolates representing races 1 to 5.

Assessing the Stability of Herbicide-Tolerant Lentil Accessions ( Medik.) under Diverse Environments.

Assessing the adaptability and stability of herbicide-tolerant lentil accessions to two broad-spectrum post-emergence herbicides in multi-environment trials has become a must in a breeding program to improve its selection. The adaptability and stability of 42 herbicide-tolerant lentil accessions were investigated using five stability parameters under eight different environments. Significant Genotype-Environment (GE) interaction was found for days to flowering (DFLR), days to maturity (DMAT), and seed yield per plant (SY).

Insecticidal Activities of L., Spenn. and L. against (Cockerell) under Laboratory and Greenhouse Conditions.

The wild cochineal (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) is one of the major insect pests of the prickly pear (L.) in Morocco, a well-known fruit and vegetable crop of arid and semi-arid regions around the world. The present study investigated the insecticidal potential of six extracts (three aqueous and three hydroalcoholic (MeOH/HO, 20/80 (/)) from (leaves), (leaves) and (seeds) to control nymphs and adult females of under laboratory and greenhouse conditions.

Exploratory Survey of L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and Its Natural Enemies in Morocco.

The stem borer weevil, L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), causes severe damage to faba beans ( L.) in Morocco.

and : Two Actinomycetes Families from Moroccan Oat Soils Enhancing Solubilization of Natural Phosphate.

Soil actinomycetes explorations appear to be an efficient alternative as biofertilizers to optimize the use of phosphorus (P) resources and enhance plant growth. This research aimed to explore the distribution of actinomycetes isolated from four different rhizospheric Moroccan oat soils and to investigate their potential for P solubilization. The distribution of actinomycetes was significantly more abundant in Settat (9.

Glioma dataset from Rabat: Clinicopathological, immunohistochemical and disease progression features of 32 Moroccan patients with diffuse Glioma.

The Moroccan Glioma Dataset contains the clinical data of 32 patients with glioma. The clinical data including demographic data (age, sex), tumor characteristics (tumor location, Glioma type, Karnofsky performance score, mitotic activity, cell density, necrosis, endotheliocapillary vascular proliferation, MRI contrast pick-up, corpus collosum infiltration and Oedema), treatment strategy (subtotal resection, gross resection, biopsy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy), expression pattern of tumor biomarkers (IDH1, HIF-1alpha, P53, Ki-67), and survival data (Kaplan-Meier curves for disease progression). The dataset can be used to relate tumor characteristics to tumor biomarkers and to predict disease progression for a better treatment management.

Evaluation of Durum Wheat Genotypes for Resistance against Root Rot Disease Caused by Moroccan Fusarium culmorum Isolates.

Fusarium culmorum is one of the most important causal agents of root rot of wheat. In this study, 10 F. culmorum isolates were collected from farms located in five agro-ecological regions of Morocco.

Genetic Variation for Traits Related to Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Species at the Seedling Stage.

Phosphorus (P) is an essential, non-renewable resource critical for crop productivity across the world. P is immobile in nature and, therefore, the identification of novel genotypes with efficient P uptake and utilization under a low P environment is extremely important. This study was designed to characterize eighty genotypes of different species for shoot and root traits at two contrasting levels of P.

Population Dynamics and Yield Loss Assessment for Pea Aphid, (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae), on Lentil in Morocco.

Pea aphid ( Harris) is the major insect pest of lentil in Morocco. We investigated pea aphid mean numbers and yield losses on three lentil varieties at one location during three successive cropping seasons during 2015-2018. The effects of several weather factors on pea aphid population dynamics were investigated.

Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Potential of Six Essential Oils from Morocco against (Cockerell) under Field and Laboratory Conditions.

The carmine cochineal (Cockerell) is the major insect pest of the prickly-pear cactus (L.) in Morocco. The present study investigated the insecticidal activities of six essential oils (EOs) against nymphs and adult females of applied singly or in combination with a detergent under laboratory and field conditions.

Current Perspectives on Reducing the β-ODAP Content and Improving Potential Agronomic Traits in Grass Pea ( L.).

Grass pea is well-established as one of the most resilient and versatile crops that can thrive under extreme climatic circumstances such as cold, heat, drought, salt-affected soils, submergence, and excessive rainfall along with resistance to several diseases and pests. However, despite the awareness of its virtues, its cultivation globally has decreased recently owing to the presence of a neurotoxin, β-N-oxalyl-L-α, β-diaminopropionic acid (β-ODAP), in the seedlings and seeds of this legume, which has been reported to cause neurolathyrism, a non-reversible neurological disorder in humans and animals. Significant repositories of germplasm are available across countries that have provided access to a wide range of agro-morphological traits as well as the low β ODAP content.

Chemical Variability of Moroccan Myrtle Oil.

Thirty-three oil samples isolated from aerial parts of Myrtus communis L. harvested in seven localities, from Northern to Central Morocco, have been analyzed by combination of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. The 33 compositions have been subjected to statistical analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA).

The Moroccan medical file between practice and politics: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: the medical file is a key element of quality reflecting good hospital management. Many steps have been taken through its history leading up to computerization. This Process allows the sharing of files with both the health staff and patients, while respecting the professional confidentiality between parties.

Genome-Wide Association and Prediction of Male and Female Floral Hybrid Potential Traits in Elite Spring Bread Wheat Genotypes.

Hybrid wheat breeding is one of the most promising technologies for further sustainable yield increases. However, the cleistogamous nature of wheat displays a major bottleneck for a successful hybrid breeding program. Thus, an optimized breeding strategy by developing appropriate parental lines with favorable floral trait combinations is the best way to enhance the outcrossing ability.

Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing sp. Endemic from Sugar Beet Fields of the Beni-Mellal Region in Morocco.

In the course of our research, aimed at improving sugar beets phosphorus nutrition, we isolated and characterized sp. strains, endemic from sugar beet fields of the Beni-Mellal region, which are able to use natural rock phosphate (RP) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) as sole phosphate sources. Ten sp.

An Evaluation of Three Different Primary Equine Influenza Vaccination Intervals in Foals.

In order to evaluate the effect of three different primary vaccination intervals on EI vaccine response, 21 unvaccinated thoroughbred foals were randomly divided into three groups of 7 and vaccinated with three different intervals of primary immunization (i.e., with 1, 2 or 3 months intervals between V1 and V2, respectively).

The effect of using diet supplementation based on argane () on fattening performance, carcass characteristics and fatty acid composition of lambs.

The current study was performed in order to evaluate the effect of using argane by-products (oil cake and pulp) as fattening diet of lambs. This was achieved through an experimental lamb fattening investigation using argan by-product as feeding source and the exploration of the fattened lamb performance, carcass characteristics and the chemical fatty acid composition of the quality produced meat. Twenty fattening Sardi lambs (26 ± 0.