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Abstract Part I: Phytochemical study of Daucus glaber (Forssk.), it includes four chapters: Chapter 1: Preliminary phytochemical screening and proximate analysis: The results of the phytohemical screening revealed the presence of volatile oils, sterols, flavonoids free and/or combined, alkaloids and/or nitrogenous bases, carbohydrates and /or glycosides. Chapter 2: Study of the composition of the essential oils of the fruits, leaves and stems of Daucus glaber (Forssk.): Chapter 3: Phytochemial investigation of the petroleum ether extract of Daucus glaber (Forssk.): Four compound were identified: 2epilaserine and this is the first time to be isolated from genus Daucus. Two new compounds and they were named Glaberin I and II, in addition to Beta sitosterol. Chapter 4: Phytochemical investigation of the ethyl acetate extract of Daucus Glaber (Forssk.): Five compounds were identified: Platanoside and tiliroside and they are flavonoidal glycosides reported for the first time in family Apiaceae. 6hydroxy kaempferol3rhamnoside and this is the first time to be isolated from genus Daucus and Atragalin (kaempferol3giucoside). The fifth compound needs further investigation. Part II: Biological study of Daucus glaber (Forssk.): The essential oils of the fruits, leaves and stems were tested as antimicrobial agents. Their ability to kill the brine shrimp were studied and this is considered as a proscreen for the anticancer activity. Part III: Botanical study of Daucus glaber (Forssk.): Macro and micromorphological study of the roots, stems, leaves, inflorescences and fruits of Daucus glaber (Forssk.) |