The Nutritional, Medicinal, and Drought-Resistance Properties of Ziziphus Mill. Make It an Important Candidate for Alleviating Food Insecurity in arid Regions—A Case of Pakistan

In this article, we elaborate on why the cultivation of Ziziphus is important in arid regions Pakistan and how it can alleviate poverty food insecurity these areas. The recent impact climate change has resulted spread hot dry regions. species could be a solution to income for residents semi-arid Pakistan. Furthermore, are offering extremely nutrient-dense foods. Six found Pakistan, but production statistics not available all species. most economically Z. jujuba mauritiana, followed by nummularia, based consumption their fruits. A framework policy practical proposals required been provided. Ziziphus, an genus fruit-bearing plant species, cultivated world. Therefore, efficiently successfully marginal ecosystems alleviating reduction like mauritiana have promise as cash crop, especially water-deficient areas conservation must encouraged state policy.