Vulnerability of Date Palm cv. Dhakki to Climate Change and Viable Options for Adaptation

Mansoor, Muhammad; Khalil, Shahid Hameed Khan; Iqbal, Zafar; Asif, Muhammad; Akbar, Ghani; Khan, Muhammad Ashraf; Jan, Ibadullah

doi:10.17582/journal.pjar/2022/35.2.366.370

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“…Excessive rainfall can damage fruits, promote fungal diseases, and reduce insect activity, affecting pollination and fruit set. Humidity levels significantly impact date palm fruit ripening, with high humidity increasing the risk of fungal diseases and pollination, while low humidity can lead to excessive fruit moisture loss, resulting in shriveled and poorquality dates [20,21]. Climate change can disrupt the natural ripening process of date palm fruits by altering day length (degree days) through changes in cloud cover or atmospheric conditions, as date palm is sensitive to these changes.…”

Section: Impact Of Environmental Change On Dates Ripeningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Artificial Ripening Technologies for Dates

Mohammed,

K. Alqahtani,

Munir

2024

Food Science and Nutrition

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Date palm fruits have essential importance due to their high economic value, nutritional benefits, and contribution to food security in arid and semi-arid regions. The unfavorable climatic conditions, drought or water scarcity, inconsistent pollination, genetic factors, and nutrient deficiencies cause date fruits to remain unripe for a long time. Artificial ripening is hastening fruit ripening using various techniques and chemicals. Artificial ripening techniques are employed to ripen date palm fruits to reduce their spoilage and waste, enhance their quality, and extend their shelf life. Therefore, artificial ripening has an economic benefit by supplying high-quality fruit, potentially increasing farmers’ profits. However, using safe and approved techniques for artificial ripening is essential, as some processes can have negative health influences if misused. This chapter aims to discuss the concept of artificial ripening for date palm fruits and its benefits, explore various chemical and physical methods, analyze their effects on fruit quality, and examine the regulatory and safety considerations associated with artificial ripening. Additionally, the chapter examines the advantages and disadvantages of different ripening methods and their corresponding effects on the dates’ nutritional value and sensory quality. The chapter highlights the need for sustainable and safe artificial ripening practices to meet consumer demand and ensure the high quality and availability of date palm fruits.

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Section: Impact Of Environmental Change On Dates Ripeningmentioning

confidence: 99%