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... Although economic consideration of halophytes and other salttolerant plants is just beginning, they are now receiving increased attention in arid regions where intensive irrigation has led to splinted soils or where water shortages are forcing use of marginal resources such as brackish underground water. This report wiD examine some of the plants that may be suitable for economic production in saline environments in developing countries.
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... A Salicornia species is being evaluated as a source of vegetable oil in field trials in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Egypt. Since many developing countries import vegetable oils, the opportunity for domestic production on currently unusable lands warrants investigation.
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... The project will screen Australian tree species for growth rates, salt tolerance, and drought tolerance. Root fungi associated with these trees, which help the trees obtain nutrients from the soil, will be screened for salt tolerance and their influence on tree growth.
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... They are especially useful as forage in arid zones. Among trees, Acacia species are widely used in arid and saline environments as supplementary sources of fodder.
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... Phragmites australis, common reed, Is an ancient marsh plant that has served in roofing, thatching, basketmak~ng and fencing, as well as being used for fuel. It grows throughout the world in watersaturated soils or standing waters that are fresh or moderately saline.
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