The date palm with blue dates Phoenix senegalensis André (Arecaceae): A horticultural enigma is solved

Rivera, Diego; Obón, Concepción; Alcaraz, Francisco; Egea, Teresa; Carreño, Encarna; Laguna, Emilio; Saro, Isabel; Sosa, Pedro A.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2014.10.010

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“…It is evident that P. senegalensis falls within the variability of P. canariensis , but is clearly distinct from the type of the species (Rivera & al., ). Recent exploration has shown the presence of individuals with the characteristics of P. senegalensis on the islands of La Gomera, Gran Canaria and Tenerife (Canary Islands).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…and leaves to 6 m long). Thus, by extension, P. reclinata is also unrelated to P. senegalensis as described by André (Barrow, ; Rivera & al., ).…”

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“…Remarkably, only female individuals of the palm with red‐bluish fruits have been described. Males of this palm are so far unknown (Laguna & al., ; Rivera & al., ). Seedlings of this variant from the Canary Islands and the Levant (Spain), the Riviera, Caserta, Palermo and Rome (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal), and the Côte d'Azur (France) are grown in the Phoenix National Collection of Spain at Orihuela, and it will soon be possible to study both adult male and female specimens (INIA, ; Phoenix‐Spain, ).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Based on analyses of morphology and genomic repetitive regions known as microsatellites or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers, Rivera & al. () concluded that these palms, which have been referred to as “ Phoenix senegalensis ” or “ Fulchironia senegalensis ”, fall within the variability of P. canariensis .…”

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Nomenclature and typification of Phoenix senegalensis (Arecaceae)

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“…and leaves to 6 m long). Thus, by extension, P. reclinata is also unrelated to P. senegalensis as described by André (Barrow, ; Rivera & al., ).…”

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Nomenclature and typification of Phoenix senegalensis (Arecaceae)

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“…The fruit, which ripens in early summer, is an oval, reddish to dark purple drupe measuring about 2 cm long, with a diameter of 1 cm [2,3] and contains a single large seed, nearly 1 cm long. Sugar concentration varies from 9% to 29% of fresh fruit, according to the maturation stage (from Khalal or yellow stage to Rutab or soft ripe stage) [4].…”

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Physico-Chemical Characterization of Tunisian Canary Palm (Phoenix canariensis Hort. Ex Chabaud) Dates and Evaluation of Their Addition in Biscuits

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Phoenix canariensis Hort. Ex Chabaud, also known as the Canary Island palm or ornamental palm, is an endemic species of the Canary Islands and has been widely propagated globally. It has become one of the most important and appreciated ornamental plants, especially in the Mediterranean climate. The fruits are edible but used only for feed as they are bitter. Despite its diffusion, not much data on the composition of these fruits and their application as food are available. The aim of this study was to define the chemical characteristics, especially those of the polyphenolic constituents, of red and yellow varieties of Canary palm dates, and to evaluate their use alone or in different mixes in biscuit production. The yellow variety had higher quantities of fiber (36.88% DW (Dry Weight)) and polyphenolic compounds, while the red variety had a high content of sugars, mainly glucose (22.8% DW). Epicatechin is the most important polyphenol of dates (562 μg/g DW). The use of date palm powder on biscuit production resulted in an increase in hardness, polyphenol and fiber content, and antioxidant activity. Sensory analysis showed that the biscuits obtained with a 25/75 mix of red/yellow date powder had the most overall liking.

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