Biology and Life Sciences Forum, Volume 36, 2024

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Welcome to this volume dedicated to the conference “BIODIVERSITY: Food Security & Health”, the 9th International Seminar MGIBR, which was held on April 20, 21, and 22 in the conference room of the University of Tlemcen [...]

The plum (P. domestica L.) is a hexaploid fruit tree species cultivated around the world. In Algeria, dried plums are used in traditional dishes, being popular in rural areas, and are also eaten fresh or processed as jam. Despite its socio-economic i...

This study examined the impact of climate change, specifically the Temperature–Humidity Index (THI), on local “Brune de l’Atlas” cows and imported dairy breeds (Prim’Holstein and Montbéliarde) in Algeria. Data fro...

Numerous weight loss preparations emerge without medical or pharmaceutical supervision, thereby accentuating the risk to public health. Recent data shed light on the extent of the problem, with an increase in cases of nephrotoxicity associated with t...

Introduction: In everyday life, many people smoke, eat colored foods, and drink coffee, tea, and other beverages. The use of herbal products containing natural ingredients is better accepted by the public because of their safety. The aim of the prese...

This study investigates morpho-geometric variations in wing conformations among honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) populations in Algeria, focusing on Apis mellifera intermissa in the northern zone. It addresses the threats posed by human beekeeping practi...

Thermostable amylases are among the most widely used and desirable enzymes in the food industry. Indeed, they guarantee faster reactions at high temperatures, enhanced substrate solubility and reduced microbial contamination and cooling costs. The ob...

Early scholars such as Ibn Khaldoun laid the groundwork for understanding biodiversity, but it was 18th-century figures such as Carl Linnaeus who propelled its systematic study. Linnaeus’s classification system revolutionized biology, providing...

(1) Background: Milk is an important product in Mauritania both for livelihood and food and nutritional security. (2) Methods: In this study, we examine the economic performance of cattle farms in the Hodh Chargui region using data from a cross-secti...

Abelmoschus esculentus L. is a plant of legume origin; it is used in several areas of nutrition, industry and medicine. This study was proposed in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms of the seeds of this species under the effect of NaCl. Ge...

Algeria faces food and nutritional challenges, and breeding meat chickens could represent a tangible solution to the growing demand for animal protein. This activity plays a vital role in the national economy by creating jobs, stimulating growth, and...

The breeding of laying hens has been profoundly transformed by various factors from genetic selection to the development of infrastructure, including nutritional and health management, making this activity a pillar of the food chain. However, tempera...

This study aims to explore the potential of Algerian milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seeds for food application. Solid–liquid extraction and Soxhlet extraction methods were employed to obtain both aqueous and fatty fractions using different sol...

Propolis is a beekeeping product that has been widely known since Antiquity for its beneficial effects on human health; it has significant therapeutic potential and many biological properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial a...