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The extraction and purification of nucleic acids is the first step in most molecular biology analysis techniques. The objective of this work is to obtain highly purified nucleic acids derived from Cannabis sativa resin seizure in order to conduct a DNA typing method for the individualization of cannabis resin samples. To obtain highly purified nucleic acids from cannabis resin (Hashish) free from contaminants that cause inhibition of PCR reaction, we have tested two protocols: the CTAB protocol of Wagner and a CTAB protocol described by Somma (2004) adapted for difficult matrix. We obtained high quality genomic DNA from 8 cannabis resin seizures using the adapted protocol. DNA extracted by the Wagner CTAB protocol failed to give polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) synthase coding gene. However, the extracted DNA by the second protocol permits amplification of THCA synthase coding gene using different sets of primers as assessed by PCR. We describe here for the first time the possibility of DNA extraction from (Hashish) resin derived from Cannabis sativa. This allows the use of DNA molecular tests under special forensic circumstances.

To ensure the better production and sustainable management of natural resources, a chemometric investigation was conducted to examine the effect of cooperative and harvesting periods on the crop yields and chemical compositions of Salvia rosmarinus Spenn essential oils in the Oriental region of Morocco. The samples were collected from three cooperatives over nine time periods from January 2018 to April 2019. The chemical composition of Salvia rosmarinus Spenn essential oils was analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. The data from this study were processed by multivariate analyses, including principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). The disc diffusion technique and a determination of the minimal inhibitory concentration were performed to study the antibacterial properties of the oils. Statistical analysis showed that the cooperative and harvest period have a significant effect on yields. The highest yield of essential oil was recorded in April 2019 at cooperative C1. The PCA and the HCA results were divided into two groups: Group A for the summer season and group B for the winter season. The samples collected during summer were characterized by a high amount of 1,8-cineole component and a high yield of essential oil, whereas the samples collected during winter were qualified by a high amount of α-pinene component and a low yield of essential oil. The antibacterial activity of Salvia rosmarinus Spenn essential oils showed that Mycobacterium smegmatis ATCC23857 and Bacillus subtilis ATCC 23857 are the most susceptible strains, stopping growth at 1/500 (v/v). The least susceptible strain is Escherichia coli ATCC25922, with an MIC value corresponding to 1/250 (v/v). The findings of this study could have a positive economic impact on the exploitation of rosemary in the Oriental region, especially during the best harvest periods, as they indicate how to obtain the best yields of oils richest in 1,8-cineole and α-pinene chemotypes.

Résumé -Introduction : Datura stramonium L., du nom local Chdeq ej-jmel, est utilisé en médecine traditionnelle marocaine. Matériels et méthodes : L'extrait organique issu des graines sèches réduites en poudre de Datura stramonium L. récoltées dans la région de Kénitra (ouest marocain) a été analysé par chromatographie gazeuse couplée à la spectrométrie de masse. Résultats : L'analyse a permis l'identification de huit alcaloïdes tropaniques, dont le 6-hydroxyatropine et le 6-hydroxyapoatropine qui sont détectés pour la première fois dans les graines de cette espèce. Par ailleurs, les analyses en chromatographie liquide couplée à la spectrométrie de masse ont confirmé que l'atropine et la scopolamine sont les alcaloïdes majoritaires. Discussion et conclusion : Ces deux agents antimuscariniques sont responsables, selon la dose, de sédation ou de délires hallucinatoires recherchés par les usagers. Mots clés : Datura stramonium L., graines, alcaloïdes tropaniques, CPG-SM, CLHP-SM Abstract -Introduction: Datura stramonium L. (Chdeq ej-jmel)is a traditional medicine used in Morocco. Materials and methods: Qualitative analyses of the basic extract of tropane alkaloids in seeds of Datura stramonium L. collected in the region of Kénitra (west of Morroco) were carried out by GC/MS. Results and discussion: Eight tropane alkaloids were identified. Six of these alkaloids were described in previous works, and the other two (6-hydroxyatropine and 6-hydroxyapoatropine) are reported for the first time for this species in the present work. On the other hand, analyses by LC/MS confirmed that atropine and scopolamine are the main tropane alkaloids in seeds of Datura stramonium L. Conclusion: These two drugs are involved in the hallucinogenic and sedative effects of the plant.

RÉSUMÉ MOTS-CLÉSHuile, graines, cannabis, acides gras, stérols, tocophérols. SUMMARY The object of this study was to characterize the lipid composition of hemp seed oil obtained from Cannabis sativa L plants of the drug-type cultivated in the north of Morocco. Linolenic acid (oméga-3) constituted 16% of the total fatty acids. The weight ratios of polyunsaturated to saturated acids (P/S) and omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids were