Selection of suitable tree species for saline and waterlogged areas
Selection of suitable tree species for saline and waterlogged areas
Altaf Hussain and Pazir Gul
ABSTRACT
Thirty five tree species were planted to determine their
suitability for salt tolerance under waterlogged
conditions. Analysis of the soil of the experimental
site indicated that it was dispersed and varied from
saline to saline-sodic in chemical composition with
salinity in water. Performance of species was determined
on the basis of their survival and height growth. Local
species, such as, Tamarix aphylla, Acacia modesta and
as well as exotic species, such as, Acacia stenophylla,
Acaia ampliceps, Casuarina obesa, Eucalyptus
camaldulensis Prosopes chilensis, Prosopis siliquestrum
and Prosopis alba exhibited high survival rates.
Eucalyptus camaldulensis had higher height growth as
compared to other species.
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March 1991
Vol. 41, Iss. 1
