Genetic relationship and diversity among some Moroccan and introduced rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) varieties as revealed by molecular markers☆

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) crop can be a lever for the development of oilseed sector in Morocco due to its adaptation to local conditions and its major economic and food importance. Genetic diversity and selection of valuable crossing parents are the key to successful breeding and improvement of this crop. In this regard, genetic variation within the existing germplasm must be explored and characterized. Therefore, the present study was carried out to investigate the genetic diversity among 22 varieties from Morocco as well as other origins, using twenty ISSR primers. The selected primers have generated a total of 319 markers. Polymorphic amplified bands varied from 8 to18, with an average of 13 per primer. The diversity index (PIC value) ranged from 0.295 to 0.509, with a mean value of 0.37 per primer, indicating a good genetic diversity level for the primers used. The average similarity coefficient was 0.31, fluctuating between 0.176 and 0.456, and the pairwise comparison of the studied varieties showed a great discriminating power of primers and a large genetic diversity among accessions. A total of eight ISSR primers could be identified as key to rapeseed varietal determination. Hierarchical classification allowed identifying three groups with some phylogeographic structuring. This is the first report of molecular characterization of rapeseed germplasm in Morocco and Africa. The obtained results have important implications for management of this germplasm to conserve the existing genetic diversity and use it properly in breeding programs in Morocco as well as in other Mediterranean and African countries

Blow-Up of Solutions for a Class Quasilinear Wave Equation with Nonlinearity Variable Exponents

This work deals with the blow-up of solutions for a new class of quasilinear wave equation with variable exponent nonlinearities. To clarify more, we prove in the presence of dispersion term −Δutt a finite-time blow-up result for the solutions with negative initial energy and also for certain solutions with positive energy. Our results are extension of the recent work (Appl Anal. 2017; 96(9): 1509-1515)

Assessment of a set of rapeseed (

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) crop has a high yield potential in Morocco, particularly in the Gharb region. However, this area is subjected to relatively frequent water floods usually accompanied with soil waterlogging, which is harmful for the crop. This study aimed to assess the behavior and productivity of four Moroccan varieties under waterlogging stress conditions at four plant growth stages, against the control (absence of waterlogging). A field trial was carried out at the INRA experiment station of Allal Tazi during 2013/2014, and a pot experiment was conducted under shelter at the National School of Agriculture of Meknes during 2014/2015. The results obtained show that waterlogging stress significantly affected most of the studied parameters for all varieties and that germination and post-emergence seedling stages were the most sensitive to waterlogging stress conditions. Particularly, seed yield was drastically reduced for all varieties, and the reduction rate ranged from 19% for “INRA-CZH3” to 73% for “Narjisse” when waterlogging happened under rosette and young seedling stages, respectively. Overall, the variety “INRA-CZH3” presented the best agronomic performance and was the most tolerant to waterlogging occurring at different plant growth stages. Therefore, we recommend cultivation of this variety in the Gharb area. Its tolerance to such stress conditions is certainly attributed to its developed root system, its high seedling vigor and its large collar diameter. The two latter traits presented a high correlation with seed yield components and, thus, we recommend their use as selection criteria to breed for waterlogging rapeseed tolerance

Increasing Teacher Competency Through Training and Person Job Fit

This study aims to explore the effect of training and suitability between individual characteristics (person-job fit) on increasing teacher competence in the digital era using a qualitative approach. Amid the transformation of education by digital technology, it is important to understand how individual training and suitability for work demands play a role in developing teacher competency. This research method uses in-depth interviews with headmasters of experienced teachers from various backgrounds at Madrasah Aliyah. The results of this study reveal that training has a significant role in enriching teachers' knowledge, skills, and understanding of the use of technology in learning. Teachers who attended the training reported increasing their ability to face technological challenges and optimize teaching potential in the digital age. In addition, the suitability of individual characteristics with work tasks in the digital era also influences how teachers can more effectively integrate technology in education. This research indicates that a combination of training that is tailored to individual needs and the degree of suitability to job demands can positively affect teacher competence. in the digital age. These findings make an important contribution to the development of better professional development strategies to support teachers in coping with educational changes caused by technology

The Mediterranean region under climate change

This book has been published by Allenvi (French National Alliance for Environmental Research) to coincide with the 22nd Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) in Marrakesh. It is the outcome of work by academic researchers on both sides of the Mediterranean and provides a remarkable scientific review of the mechanisms of climate change and its impacts on the environment, the economy, health and Mediterranean societies. It will also be valuable in developing responses that draw on “scientific evidence” to address the issues of adaptation, resource conservation, solutions and risk prevention. Reflecting the full complexity of the Mediterranean environment, the book is a major scientific contribution to the climate issue, where various scientific considerations converge to break down the boundaries between disciplines