Abstract

Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider) one of the xerophyte plants belonging to Simmondiaceae family, it is a perennial evergreen woody shrub that grows up to (2-4 m) height, that produces small seeds which contain precious liquid wax. Jojoba could play a significant role in protecting the environment and provide proper income for a poor community in marginal lands. Jojoba tolerant for salinity, high temperature, and drought stresses. In addition, jojoba tolerates irrigation with different types of water and could grow in all types of soil with god drainage except heavy clay soil. There are numerous benefits of jojoba cultivation include develop the marginal lands in arid and semi-arid regions, improve local communities' income, protect the environment, fighting desertification.