Intro
Preface: Why this Book is Important
Contents
About the Authors
List of Figures
Part I Significance of the Date Palm and Its Byproducts
1 Cultural and Ecological Significance of the Date Palm
Abstract
1.1 Cultural Significance of the Date Palm
1.1.1 The Date Palm Tree in Jewish and Christian Traditions
1.1.1.1 The Date Palm Tree in Jewish Traditions
1.1.1.2 The Date Palm Tree in Christian Traditions
1.1.1.3 Date Palm Tree in Qur'an and Sunnah
Date Palm Tree in Qur'an
Palm Tree in the Life of Prophet Mohammed

1.2 Ecological Significance of the Date Palm
References
2 The Date Palm Byproducts: Description, History of Utilization and Associated Technological Heritage
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Date Palm: A Basic Element of the Flora of the Arab Region
2.3 Distribution of Date Palms in the World
2.4 Estimation of the World Dates Production
2.5 Date Palm Pruning
2.5.1 Benefits of Pruning
2.5.2 Timing and Procedure of Pruning
2.5.3 Products of Pruning of the Date Palm
2.5.4 Estimation of the Quantities of the Annual Pruning of a Date Palm

2.6 Traditional Forms of Date Palm Leaves Utilization
2.6.1 Traditional Wickerwork Wall Construction
2.6.2 Simple Outdoor Sheathing
2.6.3 Sheds and Partitions
2.7 Traditional Forms of Palm Midribs Utilization
2.7.1 Preparation of Midribs
2.7.2 Traditional Crates and Bird Coops
2.7.3 Traditional Handmade Furniture
2.7.4 Rural Wall and Roof Sheathing
2.7.5 Doors and Windows
2.7.6 Fencing
2.7.7 Boats
2.7.8 Bats and Discs
2.7.9 Miscellaneous Uses
2.8 Traditional Forms of Palm Leaflets Utilization
2.8.1 Traditional Preparation of Date Palm Leaflets

2.8.2 Bags, Mats and Baskets
2.8.3 Krena Fibers
2.8.4 Miscellaneous Uses
2.9 Traditional Forms of Palm Spadix Stem Utilization
2.9.1 Preparation of Date Palm Spadix Stem
2.9.2 Household Accessories
2.9.3 Sturdy Baskets
2.9.4 Heavy-Duty Mats
2.9.5 Decorative Trays
2.10 Traditional Forms of Palm Petioles Utilization
2.11 Traditional Forms of Date Palm Leaf Sheaths Fibers Utilization
2.11.1 Plaited Ropes and Bags
2.11.2 In Wicks
2.11.3 In Wigs
2.11.4 In Cattle Accessories
2.11.5 In Belts for Date Palm Climbers
2.11.6 In Bird Catches

2.12 Traditional Forms of Date Kernels
2.13 Traditional Forms of Palm Trunks Utilization
2.13.1 Traditional Construction
2.13.2 Traditional Furniture
2.14 Conclusion
References
Part II Future Applications of Date Palm Byproducts in Circular Bioeconomy
3 Date Palm Byproducts in Enzymes, Food, Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Natural Wax
3.1 Peroxidase from Date Palm Leaflets
3.2 Protein as a Functional Ingredient in Food System from Date Palm Seeds
3.3 Use of Date Palm Leaflets and Midribs as a Substrate for Microbial Protein Production