مادة دراسية
PPS 324
Origin of date palm. Production and area. Nutritional value and health benefits of fruits. Growth habits. Pollination and fruit development. Appropriate environmental conditions. Propagation methods. Orchard establishment. Cultural practices (Irrigation, fertilization, pruning and fruit thinning). Important cultivars grown in the different regions of the Kingdom. Harvesting, storage and handling methods of fruit. Pests and diseases control.