Date Diseases

 

Date Palms are susceptible to a disease called Bayoud disease which is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum. This disease, which kills many of the popular older cultivars like ‘Deglet Noor’, has led to a major decline in production where it is present, notably Morocco and western Algeria. However, new cultivars resistant to the disease are being developed.

Fresh, uncooked Dried
Calories 142 274 293
Moisture 31.9 78.5 g 7.0 26.1
Protein 0.9 2.6 g 1.7 3.9 g
Fat 0.6 1.5 g 0.1 1.2 g
Carbohydrates 36.6 g 72.9 77.6 g
Fiber 2.6 4.5 g 2.0 8.5 g
Ash 0.5 2.8 g 0.5 2.7 g
Calcium 34 mg 59 103 mg
Phosphorus 350 mg 63 105 mg
Iron 6.0 mg 3.0 13.7 mg
Potassium ? 648 mg
Vitamin A (ß carotene) 110-175 mcg 15.60 mg
Thiamine ? 0.03 0.09 mg
Riboflavin ? 0.10 0.16 mg
Niacin 4.4-6.9 mg 1.4 2.2 mg
Tryptophan ? 10 17 mg
Ascorbic Acid 30 mg