Toxic compounds may interfere with the genetic constitution of populations, either directly
through mutagenic activity, or indirectly via population-mediated processes (ie selection …

The unique features of trimetallic nanoalloys to be used in biomedical applications have
taken more attention instead those of mono and bimetallic nanoparticles. Leaf aqueous …

Simultaneous distillation–extraction (SDE) is routinely used by analysts for sample
preparation prior to gas chromatography analysis. In this work, a new process design and …

Abstract 25 wild plants were collected from the south of Tunisia. The dried aerial parts were
extracted under a continuous reflux set-up in a Soxhlet extractor with hexane, ethyl acetate …

The antioxidant activity and antiproliferative property towards Caco2 cells of water and
methanol extracts/fractions of Nitraria retusa were investigated. The total phenolic and …

In Tunisian folk medicine, several herbs are prescribed for reducing renal damage and to
avoid kidney related complications. These can be of immense value in combating renal …

Phytogenic sandy hillocks (Arab.'nabkha') are very frequently occurring aeolian deposits
along the coastal plain of Kuwait. We investigated the vegetation of 42 nabkhas in a coastal …

Sabkhas are unique, highly saline ecosystems, where specially adapted plants can grow.
Aeluropus lagopoides (L.) Thwaites is a halophytic forage plant growing in salt marsh …

Four different extracts methanol extract (ME), ethanol extract (ET), acetone extract (AC), and
water extract (WA) of wild fruits juice of Nitraria retusa were investigated for their antioxidant …

Abstract Context: Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Asch.(Nitrariaceae) is a medicinal plant which
produces edible fruits whose antioxidant activity has been demonstrated. Objective: The …