Climate Suitability for the Cultivation of Olive Trees in Iraq

Khaled Akbar  Abdullah; Azel Ismael  khaleel

doi:10.35516/hum.v50i6.7050

Authors

Khaled Akbar Abdullah College of Education for Humanities, University of Anbar, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4108-1292
Azel Ismael khaleel College of Education for Humanities, University of Anbar, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5616-1209

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i6.7050

Keywords:

Climatic suitability, climatic requirements, olive trees

Abstract

Objectives: This research aims to assess the suitability and availability of climatic conditions for olive cultivation in Iraq. The study identifies the most and least suitable areas, along with intermediate areas, utilizing the ArcMap program for mapping and delineating agriculturally favorable regions.

Methods: A descriptive approach was employed in this research, as an analytical approach was deemed essential for describing and analyzing data to attain scientific accuracy.

Results: The research findings indicate that certain areas, namely Mosul, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk, exhibit high suitability for olive tree cultivation. The station at Al-Rutba demonstrates moderate feasibility, while Basra, Nasiriyah, Amarah, Baghdad, Diwaniyah, and Al-Hay are deemed unsuitable due to the absence of necessary climatic conditions for olive cultivation.

Conclusions: The study concludes that climatic factors vary in their impact on olive cultivation and production. Temperature emerges as a significant contributor, while other factors such as humidity and wind play a limited role. Light is identified as a crucial factor affecting fruit size, composition, and color.

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