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| Shyamsundar, Joshi; Joshi, Shantha. |
| Simarouba (Lakshmi Taru) ecofriendly tree with well-developed root system and with evergreen dense canopy efficiently checks soil erosion, recharges groundwater, supports soil microbial life, and improves soil fertility. The addition of biomass to wasteland @ 10-15 tonnes/ha/year helps in the improvement of soil health and fertility in a natural course. Lakshmi taru has a wide range of adaptability. It grows reasonably well in areas with more than 300 mm erratic rainfall and withstands summer temperatures up to 48-500C. It can grow well in soils with 5.5-8.5 pH without any amendment. Its cultivation effectively combats desertification of wasteland. By improving the bioproductivity and economic productivity, it facilitates wasteland reclamation. It can be... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Simarouba; Paradise tree; Eco friendly; Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries; Health Economics and Policy; Marketing. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43624 |
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