Phenotypic diversity of date palm varieties (Phoenix dactylifera L.) from southwest Algeria estimated by fruit characteristics

Kaouther DEBABECHE; Abdelaaziz BOUAFIA; Abdelaali BENCHEIKH

doi:10.14720/aas.2023.119.1.2611

Authors

Kaouther DEBABECHE Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions, Biskra, Algeria
Abdelaaziz BOUAFIA Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions, Adrar, Algeria
Abdelaali BENCHEIKH Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions, Adrar, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2023.119.1.2611

Keywords:

Adrar, cluster analysis, cultivar, dates, Phoenix dactylifera L., qualitative characterization, quantitative characterization, variety

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the genetic diversity of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in the southwest of Algeria (wilaya of Adrar), as part of the Algerian date palm varieties conservation. The morphological characterization was adopted in terms of quality and quantity of 26 varieties. The main results showed a considerable genetic diversity of date palms in this agricultural territory. 7 cultivars counted in danger of extinction. The cluster analysis brought out significant differences between qualitative and quantitative traits. However, the cultivars of ‘Deglet Talmine’, ‘Maatouk’, and ‘Timidouele’ produced dates of high quantitative traits, however, of different qualitative traits. Also, some relationships were observed within clusters for other varieties. A variety named ‘Khalt’ was able to produce dates better than many cultivars. This work would help to know the focal traits of the plant genetic resources of date palm and preserve that are in extinction.

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