3rd Edition Of Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference 2026

Speakers - PMBWC2025

Mohamed Abouleish

  • Designation: American University of Sharjah
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Title: Biological Function of the Ghaf Tree Assessed Metabolites

Abstract

The Ghaf tree plays an important role in the environment as it improves soil fertility, stabilizes sand dunes, and promotes biodiversity. The Ghaf tree has several medicinal applications, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Current research about the metabolic content of the Ghaf tree in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East region is limited. Therefore, this research conducted a comprehensive assessment of the metabolites found in the different parts of the Ghaf tree and determined their biological function. This research reflected on the presence of 142 metabolites (out of which 37 metabolites were not reported before in the literature) with biological functions, related to growth and development, protection from pathogens, drought tolerance, and odorant properties.