Abstract
Plants
thrive
in
diverse
environments,
where
root-microbe
interactions
play
a
pivotal
role.
Date
palm
(
Phoenix
dactylifera
L.),
with
its
genetic
diversity
and
resilience,
is
an
ideal
model
for
studying
microbial
adaptation
to
different
genotypes
stresses.
This
study
aimed
analyze
the
bacterial
fungal
communities
associated
traditional
date
cultivars
widely
cultivated
“Deglet
Nour”
were
explored
using
metabarcoding
approaches.
The
analysis
identified
rich
community
13,189
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Amplicon
Sequence
Variants
(ASVs).
Actinobacteriota,
Proteobacteria,
Bacteroidota
dominated
communities,
while
Ascomycota
communities.
Analysis
of
revealed
emergence
two
distinct
clusters
correlating
specific
cultivars,
but
showed
higher
sensitivity
genotype
variations
compared
commercial
cultivar
exhibited
unique
composition
enriched
pathogenic
taxa,
which
was
correlated
distance.
Overall,
our
contributes
understanding
complex
between
soil
microbiota,
highlighting
role
structure,
particularly
among
fungi.
These
findings
suggest
correlations
genotype,
stress
tolerance,
assembly,
implications
plant
health
resilience.
Further
research
needed
elucidate
genotype-specific
their
enhancing
resilience
environmental
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(4), С. 473 - 473
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
Significant
research
has
been
conducted
on
the
effects
of
fertilizers
or
agents
sustainable
development
agriculture
in
salinization
areas.
By
contrast,
limited
consideration
given
to
interactive
microbial
fertilizer
(MF)
and
salinity
hydraulic
properties
secondary
soil
(SS)
coastal
saline
(CS).
An
incubation
experiment
was
investigate
types,
levels
(non-saline,
low-salinity,
high-salinity
soils),
MF
amounts
(32.89
g
kg
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
309(10)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
Abstract
This
article
presents
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
advancements
in
use
Date
Palm
Fiber
(DPF)
reinforced
composites,
highlighting
their
mechanical,
thermal,
and
morphological
properties
enhancements
achieved
through
various
modification
techniques.
palm
fibers,
sustainable
biodegradable
resource,
have
garnered
significant
interest
due
to
potential
reducing
environmental
impact
across
several
key
industries,
including
building
construction,
automotive,
packaging.
The
discusses
effects
hybrid
approaches
physical
chemical
treatments
on
mechanical
DPF
demonstrating
improvements
tensile
strength,
elasticity,
flexural
strength
optimized
fiber‐matrix
bonding
reduced
moisture
absorption.
Thermal
behavior
analyses
Thermogravimetric
Analysis
(TGA),
Dynamic
Mechanical
(DMA),
thermal
conductivity
underscore
composites’
suitability
for
applications
requiring
high
stability
insulation
applications.
Morphological
studies
reveal
that
surface‐treated
fibers
integrate
more
effectively
with
polymeric
matrices,
leading
enhanced
composite
performance.
practical
composites
are
explored,
emphasizing
role
promoting
manufacturing
practices.
Challenges
such
as
scalability,
cost‐efficiency,
performance
consistency
addressed,
alongside
future
perspectives
suggest
promising
direction
further
research
technological
development
field
natural
fiber
composites.
aims
solidify
foundation
ongoing
increase
adoption
commercial
Soil Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(3), С. 69 - 69
Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024
Agricultural
residues
are
generated
during
the
production
and
processing
of
agricultural
crops.
Under
modern
date
palm
plantation
practices,
field
operations
generate
huge
quantities
residues,
which
discarded
with
little
valorization.
The
agro-industry
produces
significant
amounts
waste.
accumulation
these
can
cause
ecological
damage
to
oasis
ecosystems.
There
is
a
lack
comprehensive
data
on
long-term
research
studies
that
aim
assess
impact
waste
management
practices.
Composting
and/or
pyrolysis
showed
benefits
for
improving
soil
physical
chemical
properties,
particularly
in
sandy
soils.
This
claim
holds
particular
significance
arid
semi-arid
regions,
characterized
by
low
fertility
susceptible
degradation,
accentuated
ongoing
climate
change.
review
summarizes
existing
literature
concerning
valorization
regards
compost
processes,
as
well
their
application
quality.
Further
required
effects
using
better
amendment
management.
Research
should
focus
composting
biochar
technologies
regions
combat
erosion
degradation.
Increasing
beneficial
uses
could
lead
sustainable
economic
growth
dry
areas.
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(7), С. 1024 - 1024
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Dates
are
the
fruits
of
date
palm
belonging
to
Arecaceae
family;
they
comprise
over
2500
species
and
200
genera
constitute
an
essential
part
daily
diet
worldwide,
with
beneficial
nutritional,
health,
economic
values.
Several
varieties
(Phoenix
dactylifera)
fruit
exist
globally,
especially
in
hot
humid
regions.
This
review
is
overview
palms
as
a
significant
global
food
resource,
including
their
historical
significance,
nutritional
composition,
cultivation
practices,
importance,
health
benefits.
The
journey
dates
goes
back
ancient
civilizations
where
were
revered
for
richness
nutrients
natural
sweetness.
Today,
vital
crop
arid
regions,
contributing
substantially
agricultural
economy
livelihoods
communities.
paper
further
explores
techniques
employed
enhance
production.
Furthermore,
composition
analyzed
detail,
highlighting
high
content
vitamins,
minerals,
dietary
fibers,
antioxidants.
These
attributes
make
delicious
treat
valuable
component,
offering
numerous
potential
effects,
improved
digestion,
enhanced
cardiovascular
increased
energy
levels,
discussed.
Additionally,
this
delves
into
significance
industry
its
trade.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
Date
palm
cultivation
has
thrived
in
the
Gulf
Cooperation
Council
region
since
ancient
times,
where
it
represents
a
vital
sector
agricultural
and
socio-economic
development.
However,
climate
change
conditions
prevailing
for
decades
this
area,
next
to
rarefication
of
rain,
hot
temperatures,
intense
evapotranspiration,
rise
sea
level,
salinization
groundwater,
intensification
cultivation,
contributed
increase
salinity
soil
as
well
irrigation
water
seriously
threaten
date
sustainability.
There
are
also
growing
concerns
about
erosion
its
repercussions
on
oases.
While
several
reviews
have
reported
solutions
sustain
productivity,
including
genetic
selection
suitable
cultivars
local
harsh
environmental
implementation
efficient
management
practices,
no
systematic
review
desertic
plants’
below-ground
microbial
communities
their
potential
contributions
adaptation
been
yet.
Indeed,
desert
microorganisms
expected
address
critical
challenges
economic
issues.
Therefore,
primary
objectives
present
(1)
analyze
synthesize
current
knowledge
scientific
advances
plant-associated
microorganisms,
(2)
summarize
impacts
application
palm,
(3)
identify
possible
gaps
suggest
relevant
guidance
plant
microbes’
inoculation
approach
within
general
Qatar
particular.
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
33(4), С. 4019 - 4029
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024
Abiotic
stress,
especially
salinization,
is
considered
a
major
soil
problem
in
arid
and
semiarid
regions.To
combat
halophytes
such
as
date
palms
are
grown
these
areas.However,
less
information
available
on
the
morphological
biochemical
responses
of
different
palm
cultivars
under
high
salinity.In
this
regard,
eight
were
selected
treated
with
salinity
levels
to
check
adaptive
capabilities
against
salt
stress
terms
attributes.The
objective
current
study
was
screen
for
tolerance
or
susceptibility
(0,
50,
100,
200
mM
NaCl).The
results
parameters
revealed
negative
impact
morphology.Higher
concentrations
reduced
plant
height
(Haleemi,
Dahakki,
Sanduri,
Saghoi,
Tarwali,
Hamanwali),
number
leaves
Basrawali,
Dhakki,
Gajjar),
Soil Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(1), С. 16 - 16
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Background:
Soil
salinity
poses
a
significant
threat
to
agricultural
lands
by
adversely
affecting
soil
properties,
crop
productivity,
and,
consequently,
global
food
security.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
of
date
palm
waste
compost
(C),
applied
alone
or
combined
with
biochar
(BCC)
Ramial
chipped
wood
(RCWC),
on
properties
and
barley
yield
under
arid
saline
conditions.
Methods:
A
field
experiment
was
performed
in
completely
random
design
three
replications.
In
addition
unamended
(control),
treatments
+
(RCWC)
were
tested.
We
monitored
physico-chemical
parameters,
straw
biomass,
grain
yield,
soluble
sugar
levels
over
two
seasons.
Results:
All
enhanced
fertility.
However,
sodium
adsorption
ratio
(SAR)
cation
structural
stability
(CROSS)
increased
soils
amended
second
year.
Barley
(Hordeum
vulgare
L.)
cultivated
C
BCC
produced
28%
37%
more
dry
respectively,
year,
while
no
observed
first
may
be
attributed
higher
availability
nutrient
content
(N
P)
during
plants
exhibited
highest
accumulation
sucrose
fructose,
increases
up
39%
66%,
respectively.
Conclusions:
Compost
application
did
not
affect
highlighting
limited
improved
year
after
application.
No
synergistic
effect
between
biochar,
wood,
compost.
Future
Perspective:
Further
studies
should
focus
long-term
organic
management,
including
issues,
support
sustainable
agriculture
regions.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(4), С. 988 - 988
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
The
transition
to
clean
energy
is
crucial
for
mitigating
the
impacts
of
climate
change
and
achieving
sustainable
development.
Reliance
on
fossil
fuels,
which
are
integral
manufacturing
transportation,
remains
a
major
contributor
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions.
Biomass
gasification
presents
renewable
alternative
that
can
significantly
reduce
However,
proper
disposal
municipal
solid
waste
(MSW)
agricultural
residues,
such
as
date
palm
(DPW),
an
increasing
global
challenge,
including
in
Qatar.
This
study
evaluates
economic
feasibility
implementing
MSW
DPW
plant
electricity
generation
country’s
growing
population
development
have
led
substantial
production,
making
it
ideal
location
waste-to-energy
(WTE)
initiatives.
Using
discounted
cash
flow
(DCF)
analysis,
estimates
capital
cost
373
MWth
facility
at
approximately
$12.07
million,
with
annual
operating
costs
about
$4.09
million
revenue
$26.88
2023.
results
indicate
net
present
value
(NPV)
$245.77
return
investment
(ROI)
84.80%,
payback
period
5
years
over
20-year
project
lifetime
reduction
206,786
tonnes
CO2
annually.
These
findings
demonstrate
viability
biomass
Qatar
while
contributing
reduced
GHG
emissions
advancing
sustainability
goals
under
National
Vision
2030.
