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Argania

Known as: Arganias 
Argan oil from seeds is consumed raw in the southwest part of Morocco.
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Sapotaceae

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2010
2010
Seasonal physiological responses of Argania spinosa tree from Mediterranean to semi-arid climate
Argania spinosa (the argan tree) is a slow-growing tree endemic of Morocco, growing on semi-arid areas where no other tree… 
2010
2010
De la domestication à l'amélioration variétale de l'arganier (Argania spinosa L. Skeels) ?
Durant les toutes dernieres annees, les connaissances sur les divers modes de regeneration de l’arganier ont favorablement evolue… 
2007
2007
FRUIT AND STONE VARIABILITY IN THREE ARGAN ( ARGANIA SPINOSA ( L . ) SKEELS ) POPULATIONS
  • 2007
  • Corpus ID: 52084195
Little is known about morphological variability of argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels), a multipurpose tree endemic to Morocco… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Tocopherols and Saponins Derived from Argania spinosa Exert, an Antiproliferative Effect on Human Prostate Cancer
The aim of our study is to evaluate the antiproliferative effect of tocopherols obtained from alimentary virgin argan oil… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Argan (Argania spinosa) oil lowers blood pressure and improves endothelial dysfunction in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Traditionally hand-pressed argan oil, obtained from Argania spinosa seeds, is eaten raw in south-west Morocco; its rich… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Evidence of hypolipemiant and antioxidant properties of argan oil derived from the argan tree (Argania spinosa).
Review
2002
Review
2002
Secondary metabolites from Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels is a tree that plays a crucial role in the rural and urban economy of Morocco. Not only is the tree… 
2002
2002
Triterpenoid saponins from the shells of Argania spinosa seeds.
Two new oleanene saponins were isolated from the MeOH extract of the shell of Argania spinosa. They possess protobassic acid and… 
1994
1994
Autoxydation de l'huile d'argan Argania spinosa L. du Maroc
La vitesse d'autoxydation de l'huile d'argan extraite traditionnellement est comparee a celle d'une meme huile extraite et… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
The argan tree (Argania sideroxylon, sapotaceae), a desert source of edible oil
The argan tree, Argania sideroxylon Roem. & Schult. (A. spinosa (L.) Maire), of the family Sapotaceae, essential to the dwellers… 
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