ISSN:
1572-9680
Keywords:
Cape Verde
;
agroforestry
;
forestry
;
semi-arid
;
arid
;
Sesbania sesban
;
phyllodineous Acacia species
;
Atriplex species
;
Prosopis species
;
salinity tolerance
;
arid land rehabilitation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The geography, socio-economy, climate and agriculture of the Cape Verde Islands are introduced. Forestry and agroforestry provenance trials are described for coastal and inland areas in the semi-arid climate of Cape Verde. Sesbania sesban var. nubica showed promise as a drought tolerant, fast growing agroforestry species and Acacia bivenosa is recommended for soil stabilisation of exposed coastal areas. At a saline coastal site Atriplex lentiformis and A.halimus were the fastest growing of seven Atriplex species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00130096
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