Ecology and utilization of salt-tolerant plants in the river basins of Central Asia

Authors

  • Niels Thevs Institute of Botany and Landscape Ecology, Greifswald University,
  • Stefan Zerbe Faculty of Science and Technology, Free University of Bozen
  • Walter Wucherer Michael-Succow-Foundation for the Conservation of Nature
  • Allan Buras Institute of Botany and Landscape Ecology, Greifswald University
  • Bo Tang Institute of Botany and Landscape Ecology, Greifswald University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/v10090-011-0005-8

Keywords

Haloxylon, Apocynum, sustainable land use, biomass.

Abstract

In Central Asia soil salinization is a wide-spread concern. Biomass harvested from the moderate salt-tolerant species Haloxylon aphyllum and Apocynum pictum can be used as fodder as well as for textile fibers and medicinal purposes, respectively. These plants offer opportunities to generate income from saline soils.

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Published

2011-07-08

How to Cite

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THEVS, Niels, ZERBE, Stefan, WUCHERER, Walter, BURAS, Allan and TANG, Bo. Ecology and utilization of salt-tolerant plants in the river basins of Central Asia. Ecological Questions. Online. 8 July 2011. Vol. 14, pp. 19-20. [Accessed 1 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/v10090-011-0005-8.

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Vol. 14 (2011): Ecology of Halophytes and Saline Habitats

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