Wahiba Falek

Bio: Wahiba Falek is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Hydrogen bond & Intermolecular force. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 4 publications receiving 26 citations.

Cytosinium–hydrogen maleate–cytosine (1/1/1)

Abstract: The title organic salt, C4H6N3O+·C4H3O4−·C4H5N3O, was synthesized from cytosine base and maleic acid. An intra­molecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond occurs in the hydrogen maleate anion. The crystal packing is stabilized by inter­molecular N—H⋯O, N—H⋯N and C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds, giving rise to a nearly planar two-dimensional network parallel to (101).

Current Status of Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation of Wild Olive (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. sylvestris)

Abstract: Oleaster (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. sylvestris) is the ancestor of cultivated olive (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. europaea) and it is spread through the whole Mediterranean Basin, showing an overlapping distribution with cultivated olive trees. Climate change and new emerging diseases are expected to severely affect the cultivations of olive in the future. Oleaster presents a higher genetic variability compared to the cultivated olive and some wild trees were found adapted to particularly harsh conditions; therefore, the role of oleaster in the future of olive cultivation may be crucial. Despite the great potential, only recently the need to deeply characterize and adequately preserve the wild olive resources drew the attention of researchers. In this review, we summarized the most important morphological and genetic studies performed on oleaster trees collected in different countries of the Mediterranean Basin. Moreover, we reviewed the strategies introduced so far to preserve and manage the oleaster germplasm collections, giving a future perspective on their role in facing the future agricultural challenges posed by climatic changes and new emerging diseases.

Morphological and Eco-Geographic Variation in Algerian Wild Olives

Abstract: Algerian wild olives can represent an important resource for cultivated olive breeding, since they are characterized by great morphological variability. Moreover, they grow in different bioclimatic environments, including dry and hot climates, making the collections of wild olives a good source of abiotic stress resistance traits. Our study aimed to investigate the morphological diversity of 175 wild olive trees collected in North Algeria along with a wide range of different bioclimatic habitats for studying traits of olive accessions in relation to their different ecogeographical parameters. Wild olive trees were found in five different bioclimates areas spanning from humid to Saharan areas. They showed high variation in all traits, in particular fruit and stone weight, which expressed the highest coefficient of variation, and a high positive correlation between fruit weight/width. Cluster analysis separated the samples into two groups mostly based on fruit and stone size, while no relationship was observed with the area of sampling. Only the Saharan samples showed significantly different foliar and fruit characteristics compared to samples from other bioclimatic areas.

Co-crystallization and small molecule crystal form diversity: from pharmaceutical to materials applications

Abstract: Co-crystallization is the supramolecular phenomenon of aggregation of two or more different chemical entities in a crystalline lattice through non-covalent interactions. It encompasses the study of the manifestation of multi-component crystalline solids as well as their design. The chemistry community and the literature suggest cocrystals with reference to co-crystallization products and multi-component crystalline solids. Over the last decade cocrystals have become very popular as a potential new/alternate solid form of pharmaceuticals. However, there is no consensus on what exactly a cocrystal means and what it constitutes across academia, industry and regulatory bodies. On the other hand, cocrystals have been endorsed to the extent that the following facts have been obscured: (1) cocrystals are only one of the putative outcomes of co-crystallization, if at all, and (2) their application goes way beyond pharmaceuticals. Solvates, solid solutions, eutectics, salts, ionic liquids, solid dispersions, supramolecular gelators etc. are among the multifarious products of co-crystallization. The manifestation of these supramolecular/non-covalent crystalline adducts is controlled by the inherent nature of the system (the components involved) besides the surroundings (temperature, solvent, pH etc.); in effect it is a thermodynamic outcome. Each of these adducts, including cocrystals, are unique, exhibit varied physicochemical properties and are amenable to design and therefore have, and potentially find, manifold applications in diverse fields such as organic synthesis & separation, green chemistry, energy storage, solar cells, electronics, luminescent and smart materials, apart from pharmaceuticals. This article highlights the diversity of crystal forms and the utility of small molecule supramolecular combinations.

A Textbook of Biochemistry

Abstract: SOME justification is needed for producing another text-book of biochemistry; in this instance it is to be found in the array of authorities, both British and American, who have contributed to an advanced account of current biochemical knowledge. The book is, indeed, a kind of running ‘collective’ summary of the “Annual Review of Biochemistry”; some of the authors are common to both publications. A Textbook of Biochemistry Edited by Prof. Benjamin Harrow Dr. Carl P. Sherwin. Pp. 797. (Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Co., 1935.) 25s. net.

Cocrystals of 5-fluorouracil

Abstract: Three new cocrystals of 5-fluorouracil with acridine, phenazine and 4,4-bispyridylethene are reported, and analysed by transmission electron microscopy.