Chemical Composition, <i>in vitro</i> Antifungal Activity, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of the Essential Oil of <i>Ballota hirsuta</i>

Ou-Ani, Omar; Moujane, Soumia; Oucheikh, Lahcen; Youssefi, Youssef; Znini, Mohamed; Chebabe, Driss; Oubair, Ahmad; Mabrouk, Elhoussine

doi:10.1080/22311866.2023.2194862

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“…In Algeria, this species is known as "Merouit" and is traditionally utilized for the treatment of bruises, injuries and rheumatic pain [22]. Recently, 43 essential oil compounds have been identified in B. hirsuta, rendering it a valuable candidate for cosmetic applications [23]. Harsh climatic conditions and anthropogenic pressures are the main factors disturbing various B. hirsuta populations in their natural habitat [24].…”

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Effects of Chloride and Sulfate Salts on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Ballota hirsuta Benth. and Myrtus communis L.

Dadach,

Ahmed,

Bhatt

et al. 2023

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Soil salinity is a well-known abiotic factor affecting the germination and seedling growth of various plant species. Therefore, we evaluated the effects of different chloride salts (NaCl, KCl and MgCl2) and sulfate salts (Na2SO4, K2SO4 and MgSO4) on the seed germination and early seedling growth of two important ethnomedicinal shrubs of North Africa and the Mediterranean basin (Ballota hirsuta and Myrtus communis). Seeds of these species were subjected to five salinity levels (0–100 mM) and incubated at 20 °C under a light regime (12 h photoperiod). Both species demonstrated their highest germination percentage under control conditions (i.e., without salinity). However, as salinity levels increased, the germination percentages for both species decreased, regardless of the type of salt used. Cations appeared to be more determinative than the anions in regulating the seed germination of both species. M. communis seeds displayed greater sensitivity to sodium (Na+) salts, especially when accompanied with chloride (Cl−) anions. At the higher salt concentrations (75 and 100 mM), Na+ salts had a more pronounced inhibitory effect on M. communis seedling growth compared to potassium (K+) and magnesium (Mg2+) salts. Conversely, Mg2+ salts were more detrimental to seedling growth in B. hirsuta. Based on our results, it can be concluded that both of these species are able to tolerate a moderate level of salinity. Overall, B. hirsuta may be a promising choice for rehabilitating the soils dominated by chloride salts, while M. communis could be utilized for restoring sulfate-dominated soils.

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