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Innovation of argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) products and byproducts for sustainable development of rural communities in Morocco. A systematic literature review
Argan tree is endemic of Moroccan arid regions, providing socioeconomic and cultural benefits since ancient times. This study identifies the emerging...
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Production of Antioxidant Additives and High-quality Activated Biochar from Pyrolysis of Argan Shells
An integral valorization route based on a pyrolysis process has been proposed to find sustainable applications for argan shells focused on the...
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A community-based conservation approach model. the case of argan grove biosphere reserve cooperatives. in the central western part of morocco
UNESCO designated the Moroccan Argan grove as Argan Grove Biosphere Reserve on December 8th, 1998. Thanks to its precious value, this grove is...
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Genome of Argania spinosa L.: insights into oil production and the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway
Argan ( Argania spinosa L.) is a highly valued tree for its multiple uses as food and feed and for being linked to a broad range of benefits of...
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Recent advances in argan propagation: a review
Key messageThis paper summarizes recent findings on argan propagation through conventional and tissue culture techniques and outlines the advantages...
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Assessing argan tree (Argania spinosa (L.) skeels) ex-situ collections as a complementary tool to in-situ conservation and crop introduction in the Mediterranean basin
Key messageThe argan ex-situ collections help its crop breeding and conservation in the Mediterranean basin, specifically in the southern Iberian...
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Argan Oil
synonyms: Arganöl, Marokkanisches Olivenöl, Ardjanöl (D); huile d’argan (F) – ill. 4
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Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels Sapotaceae
Argania sideroxylon Roem. & Schult; Elaeodendron argan Retz; Tekelia spinosa (L.) Scop. (WFO 2022).
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Molecular characterization using SSR markers and biochemical analysis of Moroccan and Spanish argan [Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels] ecotypes under water stress and rewatering
An integrated molecular and biochemical approach was carried out to compare Moroccan and Spanish argan [ Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels] ecotypes....
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Chemical and Biochemical Features of Spinasterol and Schottenol
Phytosterols, which are produced in plants, are structurally similar to cholesterol. Their basic structures consist of a cyclo...
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Opuntia spp. Seed Oil
The Opuntia, commonly known as cactus pear or prickly pear, belongs to the Cactaceae family and is widely distributed either as indigenous, alien,...
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Applications of CRISPR/Cas9 in Oil Crops to Improve Oil Composition
CRISPR/Cas9 system has showed great potential to improve the crop yield, increase stress resistance, but also increase nutritional value, as well as...
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Effects of 7-Ketocholesterol and 7β-Hydroxycholesterol on the Peroxisomal Status: Prevention of Peroxisomal Damages and Concept of Pexotherapy
7-Ketocholesterol and 7β-hydroxycholesterol are most often derived from the autoxidation of cholesterol. Their quantities are often increased in the...
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In vitro mycorrhization of Argania spinosa L. using germinated seeds
The beneficial effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth and nutrition of argan plants have been reported in several studies...
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An efficient regeneration pathway through adventitious organogenesis for the endangered Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
An efficient in vitro propagation system through adventitious organogenesis is reported for argan ( Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels). Seed germination of...
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In Vitro Responses of Some Mediterranean Fruit Crops to Auxin, Cytokinin and Gibberellin Treatments
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are organic compounds widely used in tissue culture. PGRs have always been considered as key components of the culture...
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Slow release of a synthetic auxin induces formation of adventitious roots in recalcitrant woody plants
Clonal propagation of plants by induction of adventitious roots (ARs) from stem cuttings is a requisite step in breeding programs. A major barrier...
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Current Trends in Extraction, Purification, and Refining of Oils from Various Biological Sources Using a Biochemical Method
Extraction of oils is vast and well-built sector which is based on the organic solvent extraction. Various solvents such as hexane, toluene, DCM...
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Genetic Diversity and Breeding of Argan Tree (Argania spinosa L. Skeels)
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels is an endemic woody species in Morocco with important ecological and socioeconomic interest. The argan tree constitutes...
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Nutraceutical potentialities of Tunisian Argan oil based on its physicochemical properties and fatty acid content as assessed through Bayesian network analyses
BackgroundArgan oil is traditionally produced by cold pressing in South-western Morocco where rural population uses it as edible oil as well as for...
