Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue: 1

Comparative Study of the Phenological and Physiological Characteristics of Olive Trees (Olea europaea L.) under Irrigation and Rainfed Conditions in the Bordj-Bou-Arreridj Region, Algeria

  • Author:
  • Bahlouli Fayçal14*, Salamani Amel15, Chourghal Nacira16, Benaini Mohamed2, Maamri Khelifa16, Atek Younes3
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 82 to 88

1Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth and Universe Sciences, Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi University, Bordj-Bou-Arréridj.

2Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Djilali Bounaama University, Khemis Miliana.

3Mohamed Khaider University, Biskra.

4Laboratory of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Techniques for the Valorization of Plant Resources, Mohamed Boudiaf University, M’sila.

5Laboratory of Inorganic Chemestry, Mohamed Boudiaf University, M’sila.

6Laboratory of Characterization and Valorization of Natural Resources, Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi University, Bordj-Bou-Arréridj.

*Corresponding Author: Bahlouli Fayçal, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and Earth and Universe Sciences, Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi University, Bordj-Bou-Arréridj. Email: aycal.bahlouli@univ-bba.dz

Abstract

The region of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria, has recently witnessed a remarkable development in olive cultivation.

This study, focusing on the Chemlal variety, examined the effects of drip irrigation compared to rainfall irrigation. Conducted in the municipality of El Anasser, Bordj Bou Arréridj province, it explored various morphological, physiological and phenological aspects.

The results highlight the advantages of irrigated trees, particularly in terms of shoot growth, leaf surface area, number of flower clusters per branch, number of flower buds per cluster, chlorophyll content and stomatal density. Additionally, irrigation led to a precocity of 4 to 7 days across various phenological stages.

Keywords

Behavior, Characteristics, Chemlal, Irrigation, Olive