EXTRACTION OF POLYSACCHARIDES FROM GRASS OF Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Abstract

The Diss plant (Ampelodesmos mauritanicus) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Gramineae that lives on arid and sandy soils, this species which is adapted to arid areas, the species is widespread in North Africa growing in wild state. In the past, it was used as building material because of its mechanical and hydrous qualities. Polysaccharides are macromolecules derived from various living organisms, including the plants, its stems are composed of cellulosic filaments linked by lignin, pectins and hemicellulose. The aim of this study was to evaluate quantitatively some parietal polysaccharides like cellulose and noncellulosic substances such as pectin,

lignin, and hemicelluloses of Ampelodesmos mauritanicus Grass which biodegradable ecological, and renewable plant source. The results indicate that the studied specie is a plant potential that can be exploited in various fields, especially in pharmaceutical, cosmetic industries efficient conversion of lignocellulosic materials to fuel ethanol and other value-added fermentation

products.