The current status and uses of the Date Palm in the Gaza Strip: An ecological survey and assessment

Date Palm has long been one of the most important fruit crops in Palestine. It has socio-economic, environmental, ornamental, commercial and nutritional values. Because of its minimum water demands and tolerance to both harsh weather and high levels of salinity, it is a strategic crop in the Gaza Strip, which suffers from such conditions. The Red Palm Weevil has recently become one of the major pests attacking the Date Palm and it causes severe losses to Gazan farmers. This book, therefore, provides useful information about the status of the Date Palm in Gaza Strip to both responsible authorities and the public. This will help improve good sustainable development of the Date Palm sector locally.

Eqbal S. Radwan: Teacher at the Ministry of Education, Gaza Strip, Palestine. M Sc. Biological Sciences – Botany and Mycology (2017), Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine. Research Interests: Botany and Plant Ecology.