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Stabilization of Sand Dunes

To Establish the Sand Drift: Most dunes are born of small accumulation of sand or debris. Blocked by this insignificant obstruction, the ocean winds that cross the beach lose much of their force and drop any sand they have picked up. A little mound forms, enlarges into a hillock and eventually into a dune. Some dunes grow to a height [...]

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Saline Arid Zone: Definition and Formation

After reading this article you will learn about the definition and formation of saline arid zone. Definitions of Saline Arid Zone: 1. The soils containing excess soluble salts, generally chlorides and sulphates of sodium, magnesium and calcium (excluding gypsum) that adversely affect the crop growth are called saline. The main causes of saline soil development can be attributed to the: [...]

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Medicinal Plants found in Indian Arid Zones

Medicinal plants in hot Indian arid zone enjoy considerable reputation as drugs and are used in different systems of medicine either as the active principle or crude systems of medicine either as the active principle ingredient or crude drug. The resources of the Indian arid zone are very limited. There is a considerable pressure on the land and natural vegetation. [...]

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