This article throws light upon the three main process of reclamation of saline soils. The processes are: 1. Physical and Hydrological Techniques 2. Biotechnology 3. Chemical Amelioration. Process # 1. Physical and Hydrological Techniques: The two main components of this process are: 1. Drainage 2. Leaching 1. Drainage: Drainage means removal of excess of water and along with it the [...]
Arid zones are not uniform. There are at least four primary groups: 1. Hot, dry global zones bounding both sides of the tropics, as in North Africa and the middle East. 2. Cold, continental dry zones, as in central Asia and central Australia. 3 Cold, upland dry zones, blocked by high mountains, such as in central Anatolia. 4. Cold and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and types of halophytes. Meaning of Halophytes: The term halophyte literally means salt plant. According to Jennings (1975) halophytes are defined as the native flora of saline soils and has assumed the salt concentration with osmotic pressure of at least 3.3 bars. The non-halophytes are called glycophytes (sweet plants). Types [...]