SEMI-ARID FRUIT PLANTS, THEIR VARIETIES & THEIR SCIENTIFIC NAME

1. DATE PALM: Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera L. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is considered as an important cash crop of the district Khairpur, which is also the major dates producing district in Pakistan. The date palm has an economic importance because of its fruit, which is most nutritive and energy providing food. Dates are rich in certain nutrients and provide a good source of rapid energy due to high carbohydrate content. In...

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