From seedling to arganiculture

The case of Argania spinosa (L. Skeels) in northwestern Algeria (El-Keurt, Mascara)

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ID19269050
AuthorsSara Mokeddem (0009-0003-6560-4147, Mustapha Stambouli University), Zohra Benaouf (0000-0002-5253-435X, Mustapha Stambouli University), Ali Miloudi (Mustapha Stambouli University), Réda Kechairi (0000-0002-3477-1132, AbouBekr Belkaïd University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume82
Issue4
Pages1506-1525
Publication date2025-07-04
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-7233 • E-ISSN: 1026-7476
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00207233.2025.2506272
OpenAlexW4410611356
LanguageEN
References cited42

This study examines the germination and growth of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels in El-Keurt, part of the Beni Chougran mountains, Mascara, north-western Algeria. Seeds were soaked for four days, then stratified on wet sand from three origins. Germination was tested at 20 °C, 25 °C, and 30 °C in a greenhouse. The highest rate (93%) was at 25 °C for Stidia, versus 86% for Oggaz. At 104 months, 72.5% of plants survived, with a mean diameter of 6.5 ± 2.5 cm and height of 160.1 ± 40.9 cm. Irrigation lasted six months. The site is semi-arid with mild winters and 3.3 °C minimum in the coldest month (1997–2024). Fruiting began in year six. These findings indicate the species’ suitability for reforestation in marginal mountainous areas of arid and semi-arid regions in Algeria

Biology · Mascara · Seedling · African Botany and Ecology Studies · Chemistry · Horticulture · Nuts composition and effects · Plant Parasitism and Resistance

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