Date palm varieties tolerate low to moderate salinity levels in irrigation water, offering hope for sustainable date production in arid regions.

New research from ICBA reveals certain date palm varieties can tolerate and benefit from low to moderate salinity levels in irrigation water. The study, published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, offers hope for sustainable date production in arid regions and improves water management in date-growing areas struggling with water scarcity and salinity. This research is vital for food security in the Middle East and North Africa.

April 28, 2024
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