Biochemical and Agromorphological Characteristics of the Kernel of the Sahel Date Palm (Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del) from Ferlo, Senegal

Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del is a multi-purpose tree species of significant so- cio-economic importance in the Sahelian region. Despite its high value for food, fodder, and medicine, little is known about the biochemical and agro- morphometric variability of its kernels. This study aims to characterize the biochemical properties of B. aegyptiaca kernels collected from three com- munes in the Ferlo region of northern Senegal: Labgar, Dodji, and Doundodji. Nuts were classified into three size...