Date palm (khajur) cultivation in Rajasthan, India, has changed the fortune of hundreds of farmers

Published 2022년 3월 5일

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The article highlights the significance of the Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) tree, a crucial fruit crop for arid regions, with a global distribution and numerous health benefits. Despite India being the largest importer, it has faced challenges in cultivation due to the plant's dioceous nature and the need for high-quality planting materials. The article emphasizes the benefits of tissue culture for mass production of genetically stable planting materials. The successful cultivation of the Medjool variety in Barmer, Rajasthan, has not only improved rural livelihoods and food security but also increased the country's self-sufficiency, reducing import dependency and saving foreign currency. The article also mentions the potential of Date Palm cultivation to combat desertification and improve socio-economic conditions for farmers, with experiments in intercropping and plans to expand cultivation areas.

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The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), one of the most important fruit crops cultivated in the arid regions, is distributed throughout the Middle East, North Africa, South Sahel, areas of East & South Africa, Europe, Asia and USA with approximately 150 Million Trees worldwide. The Date Palm is a very good source of nutrition having 70% carbohydrates. 1 Kg Date Palm fruits give 3,000 Kg calories. It is also a good source of Vitamin - A, B-2, B-7, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Chlorine, Phosphorous, Sulphur and Iron, etc. India is the largest country in import of Date Palm importing about 38% of the world market. Traditionally, the local varieties of Date Palm were grown from the seeds in Kutch-Bhuj area of Gujarat but, the multiplication from seeds of such plants was not feasible due to dioceous nature of the plants. The high-quality planting materials were not available. The Date Palm is cultivated for its high productivity and the high nutrient value of its fruit, for ...

Source: Krishi Jagran