The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"

Fruit production is an important component of agricultural production in Portugal, and it has a positive impact on the economy, especially in rural areas.In recent years, there has been increased investment in so-called 'emerging crops'.It is agreed that using the crops that are best suited to the soil and climate conditions as well as the socio-economic environment promotes sustainable use in rural areas.The objective of this study is to determine the suitability of different emerging fruit crops for cultivation in the Beira Baixa region based on analysis of soil and climate factors.The pistachio tree (Pistacia vera L.), strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.), almond tree (Prunus dulcis (Mill.)DA Webb) and walnut…