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Plant Species of Natural Vegetation: 7 Types | Arid Zone

This article throws light upon the seven types of plant species of natural vegetation. The types are: 1. Roots and Tubers 2. Rhizomes 3. Foliage 4. Flowers and Buds 5. Fruits 6. Seeds 7. Fresh Fruits. Type # 1. Roots and Tubers: The roots of Asparagus sp. (Satavar), Butea sp. (Dhak palas) and Bombax sp. (Semul) and generally boiled or [...]

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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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Growth of Agro-Forestry in Arid Zone

Growth of Agro-Forestry in Arid Zone! Agro-forestry implies the integration of farming with forestry practices on the farm to the benefit of agriculture. There is much common between agriculture and forestry which together with animal husbandry form an interrelated, interconnected and interdependent area, because all these are dependent on land. Agro-forestry may be defined as practising agriculture and forestry- together. [...]

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