The state of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in the Gaza Strip, Palestine : a questionnaire-based study
Other Title(s)
حالة نخيل البلح (Phoenix dactylifera) في قطاع غزة، فلسطين دراسة استبيانيه
Joint Authors
Radwan, Iqbal S.
Abd Rabu, Abd al-Fattah N.
Source
IUG Journal of Natural Studies
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.27-37, 11 p.
Publisher
The Islamic University-Gaza Deanship of Research and Graduate Affairs
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Mediterranean climate provides optimal conditions for growth and development of many cultivars of Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera).
Numerous uses have been associated with this holy tree in the Middle East countries including Palestine.
The current study aims at documenting different aspects related to the state of the Date Palm sector in Deir El-Balah region in the middle of the Gaza Strip, Palestine.
One hundred and fifty respondents (N=150) were selected randomly to fill a questionnaire especially designed for this purpose.
The results pointed out that 71.4% of the respondents had 3 dunum or less cultivated with Date Palm.
The groundwater was the main irrigation source of Date Palm as claimed by 61.3% of the respondents; the rest depends on either rain water or partially treated wastewater.
The Hayani cultivar is the main cultivar grown by all respondents.
The average production per Date Palm tree was stated by 62.0% of respondents to be from 70 to 200 kg per year.
All respondents were aware of the popular uses and industries associated with Date Palm trees; 70.0% of them produced various household products.
The Israeli military operations and the outbreak of the Red Palm Weevil – RPW (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), along with many others, are crucial threats facing the Date Palm sector in the Gaza Strip.
Moreover, 84.0% believed on advantages drawn by the Date Palm cultivation projects in the Gaza Strip.
Finally, the study recommends the improvement of the processes of Date Palm cultivation, production and marketing to ensure a sustainable development of the Date Palm sector in the Gaza Strip.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd Rabu, Abd al-Fattah N.& Radwan, Iqbal S.. 2018. The state of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in the Gaza Strip, Palestine : a questionnaire-based study. IUG Journal of Natural Studies،Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-837093
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd Rabu, Abd al-Fattah N.& Radwan, Iqbal S.. The state of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in the Gaza Strip, Palestine : a questionnaire-based study. IUG Journal of Natural Studies Vol. 26, no. 2 (2018), pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-837093
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd Rabu, Abd al-Fattah N.& Radwan, Iqbal S.. The state of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in the Gaza Strip, Palestine : a questionnaire-based study. IUG Journal of Natural Studies. 2018. Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-837093
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 35-36
Record ID
BIM-837093