An international team of scientists has unveiled the first high-quality reference genome for Morocco's iconic argan tree, paving the way for enhanced conservation and genetic improvement efforts.
A new study in Morocco’s Essaouira region shows that heavy goat browsing severely weakens argan trees, reducing their photosynthesis, leaf growth, and overall health. Researchers highlight the Agdal system, a traditional form of controlled grazing, as the best balance to protect forests while sustaining pastoral livelihoods.
While olive oil is a well-known cultural tradition in Morocco and across the Mediterranean, argan oil stems from a carefully preserved heritage upheld by communities that have long depended on it. In its native region, this ancient tree symbolizes both the roots and the continuity of a way of life in harmony with nature, passed down from generation to generation.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Morocco, the International Day of Argania is celebrated for the first time on May 10, 2021.
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