Adaptation of Date Palms to Climate ChangesAdaptation of Date Palms to Climate Changes

Ahmed, Sayed Ashour

doi:10.21608/esjp.2024.390463

Adaptation of Date Palms to Climate ChangesAdaptation of Date Palms to Climate Changes

Document Type : Researches

Author

Sayed Ashour Ahmed

Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Egypt

10.21608/esjp.2024.390463

Abstract

The problem of climate change is one of the most serious environmental challenges facing the world today, and its significance lies in the various devastating effects it has on ecosystems and agriculture. Most of the global warming observed in the past 50 years has been attributed to an increase in "greenhouse gases", primarily resulting from human activities. This paper reviews the negative effects of climate change on fruit trees in general and on date palms in particular. It also examines the adaptive capabilities of various fruit trees, including figs, olives, grapes, pomegranates, mulberries, and palm trees, in response to these changes.
Specifically, the paper discusses the tolerance of date palms to high temperatures and the potential impacts of climate change on their flowering and productivity. It explores the variability among palm varieties in their tolerance to humidity and rainfall, categorizing them based on their susceptibility to rain damage and high humidity. Additionally, the paper addresses the effects of environmental factors such as wind and soil salinity on pollination, fruit ripening, and overall palm productivity.

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