Halophytes as a resource for livestock and for rehabilitation of degraded lands /

This volume elucidates new aspects of the problems faced in utilization of salt tolerant plants as a resource for livestock. It also explores the roles of halophytes in the rehabilitation of degraded lands, especially in the world's drier regions. It aims to develop a better understanding of th...

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Main Author: Squires, Victor R.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ayoub, A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1994.
Series:Tasks for vegetation science ; 32.
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Summary:This volume elucidates new aspects of the problems faced in utilization of salt tolerant plants as a resource for livestock. It also explores the roles of halophytes in the rehabilitation of degraded lands, especially in the world's drier regions. It aims to develop a better understanding of the role of halophytes and the measures that can be taken to promote their better use so as to ensure maximum benefits, including the conservation of biodiversity. <br/>
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (332 pages 71 illustrations)
ISBN:9789401108188 (electronic bk.)
9401108188 (electronic bk.)