The Potential Use of Halophytes for the Development of Marginal Dry Areas in Morocco

Daoud, Salma; Elbrik, Khalid; Tachbibi, Naïma; Bouqbis, Laila; Brakez, Meryem; Harrouni, M. C.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-801854-5.00009-1

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“…By some estimates, food production will need to go up by about 60 percent either through an increase in crop yields per unit area or expansion in the arable land by 2050 to meet the demand [1]. Furthermore, several regions already suffering from malnutrition, water scarcity, and soil degradation have been forecast to have a large population growth which raises serious concerns about whether traditional agricultural methods and crop species will have the capacity to sustain global food production targets [2,3].…”

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Nutritional Composition and Bioactivity of Salicornia europaea L. Plants Grown in Monoculture or Intercropped with Tomato Plants in Salt-Affected Soils

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The increasing salinization of agricultural soils urges us to find alternative and sustainable farming systems in order to allow the exploitation of areas that are otherwise becoming less suitable for conventional crops. Thanks to their adaptation to extreme saline conditions, halophytes are promising plants for resilient farming systems, such as intercropping with glycophytes, to ameliorate their productivity in saline soils. This research aimed to evaluate whether the nutritional profile and the content of some health-promoting compounds of the edible portion of Salicornia europaea were influenced by its cultivation in consociation with tomato plants. Moreover, the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties of S. europaea were studied to characterize its bioactivity. The farming system did not influence the concentration of nutrients and bioactive compounds, except for flavonoids. The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of Salicornia extract suggested the importance of this halophyte for animal and human health.

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Nutritional Composition and Bioactivity of Salicornia europaea L. Plants Grown in Monoculture or Intercropped with Tomato Plants in Salt-Affected Soils

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“…Due to their astringent properties, Frankenia species are utilized in Asian and African (especially in Morocco) folk medicine for gargling or for topical application, either as tinctures or as herbal tea, e.g., with F. laevis or F. thymifolia . They are also used in these countries to treat a variety of clinical disorders, such as dysentery, diarrhea, gonorrhea, vaginal leucorrhea, mucus releases from the nose and catarrh-induced infections, again as plant infusions, with, e.g., F. pulverulenta , or as stupe, depending on the localization [ 17 , 18 , 47 ].…”

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Phytochemical Profiles and Biological Activities of Frankenia Species: A Review

Khaled,

Ouache,

Pale

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The relatively small Frankeniaceae family is represented by halophyte plants, growing in arid and semi-arid climates in saline, alkaline or calcareous soils. Due to their living conditions, they usually produce a large diversity of compounds, which often exhibit bioactivities. Some species of this genus have long been used as traditional herbal medicines to treat dysentery, diarrhea, gonorrhea, vaginal leucorrhea, respiratory diseases and wounds. To date, several studies on either phytochemical or pharmacological aspects, or both, have revealed that this genus is a rich source of diverse and novel bioactive chemicals, including phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids and fatty acids. This review describes all the reported chemical profiles of Frankenia species, as well as the corresponding biological properties, when available. The aim of this review is to show the potential of these plants for various applications, especially therapeutic ones.

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“…Morocco is a semi-arid Mediterranean country with scarce and irregular precipitation. Most soil and groundwater salinity problems in irrigated areas result directly from poor drainage, the rise of the saline water table, high evapotranspiration, and irrigation with water with increased risk of salinization and sodification [3]. In coastal areas, groundwater alteration is due to seawater intrusion because of over-pumping and pollution by the irrational use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture [4].…”

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Designing the Path for Soil Salinity Management: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives in Morocco

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Chikhaoui

Naïmi

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The 2nd International Laayoune Forum on Biosaline Agriculture

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The Potential Use of Halophytes for the Development of Marginal Dry Areas in Morocco

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

Nutritional Composition and Bioactivity of Salicornia europaea L. Plants Grown in Monoculture or Intercropped with Tomato Plants in Salt-Affected Soils

Nutritional Composition and Bioactivity of Salicornia europaea L. Plants Grown in Monoculture or Intercropped with Tomato Plants in Salt-Affected Soils

Phytochemical Profiles and Biological Activities of Frankenia Species: A Review

Designing the Path for Soil Salinity Management: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives in Morocco

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