PPS 324 – Date Palm and Date Production

The Date Palm Production (PPS 324) course highlights the importance of date palms as a vital source of income for local farmers. It covers both theoretical and horticultural aspects, focusing on best management practices for palm cultivation — including irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, and fruit thinning. Moreover, the course aims to develop students’ ability to recognize the environmental and physiological factors affecting palm productivity and fruit quality, while equipping them with effective strategies to manage these factors. It also addresses the major date varieties and the common pests and diseases affecting palms in Saudi Arabia, along with their management approaches.