Document Type : Research Paper

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1 departement of agronomy sciences, University Kasdi Merbah, ouargla, Algeria

2 Departement of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of natural an life sciences, University of Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, Algeria

3 Department of Agronomic sciences, University Kasdi Merbah

4 Department of Agronomic sciences, University Kasdi Merbah , Ouargla

Abstract

Given the national and international importance of the Deglet Nour variety, its protection against anomalies is critical. The selection of agricultural protection techniques is based on their availability, ease of application, and low cost. Bagging in bunches is one example. In this study, we will demonstrate the utility of this technique as a means of date quality protection and improvement when compared to a control. The findings show that bunch bagging allows dates to mature earlier and increases their weight and dimensions. The increase in water content in bagged dates reduces their acidity and consistency, while increasing the content of reduced sugars as sucrose and total sugars degrade.

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