Adoption of phytodesalination as a sustainable agricultural practice for improving the productivity of saline soils

Lastiri-Hernández, Marcos Alfonso; Álvarez-Bernal, Dioselina; Moncayo‐Estrada, Rodrigo; Cruz-Cárdenas, Gustavo; García, Jesús T.

doi:10.1007/s10668-020-00995-5

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“…However, the p-value (0.677) suggests that this correlation is not statistically significant. However, many studies reveal that age of farmers have a negative effect on the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices (51)(52)(53)(54). Farmers' perceptions of the change after research and development projects reveal varying levels of endorsement.…”

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Linking farmers’ perceptions and management decision toward sustainable agroecological transition: evidence from rural Tunisia

Souissi,

Dhehibi,

Oumer

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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Global food systems face sustainability challenges like undernourishment, inequity, resource degradation, and pollution. Food production and consumption drive environmental change with greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, and land-system shifts. The climate change crisis has intensified concerns about the ecological impact of these systems. Sustainable food networks, such as community-supported agriculture, are promoting sustainable production and consumption through short supply chains. International bodies like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) are also spearheading initiatives for more equitable and sustainable food systems. In Tunisia, where dryland areas predominate, the ongoing implementation of the Agroecology Initiative provides the context for this study, which explores the drivers and barriers of agroecological transformation in this challenging environment. The research focuses on stakeholder engagement, with a gender perspective to explore farmer perceptions. The study, conducted in the northwest of Tunisia in 2022–2023, involved focus groups, workshops, surveys, and questionnaires with various stakeholders. Findings highlight farmer organizations’ potential in promoting sustainable farming, with clear goals, diversified systems, and collaborations. However, challenges such as input scarcity, water shortage, low income, and marketing must be addressed. Results also indicate that over 90% of farmers who received assistance with agroecological practices reported a change in their ideas and practices. Fifty seven percent of the workshops participants identified the olive oil value chain as having the greatest potential for agroecological transformation, but it faces constraints such as climate, lack of policy incentives, training, funding, and difficulty in adopting technical innovations. Women’s inclusion in agriculture, environmental, social, and economic challenges were also highlighted. Despite these obstacles, key drivers for agroecological transition were identified. These include the compatibility of many agroecological practices with existing farmer capabilities, their cultural and economic benefits, and the positive outcomes for environmental sustainability and health. The study advocates for a socio-technical systems analysis to address the root causes hindering Tunisia’s agroecological transformation. A participatory approach is crucial to understanding priorities and developing a sustainable and resilient food system. Furthermore, the research underscores the importance of considering diverse farmer perspectives and tailoring strategies to support this critical transition effectively.

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Linking farmers’ perceptions and management decision toward sustainable agroecological transition: evidence from rural Tunisia

Souissi,

Dhehibi,

Oumer

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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“…Adoption of phytodesalination as a sustainable agricultural practice for improving the productivity of saline soils Lastiri-Hernández et al 2021 [44] Analysis of energy consumption for tomato production in low technology greenhouses of Mexico Ramırez-Arias et al 2020 [45] Temporal Dynamics of Rhizobacteria Found in Pequin Pepper, Soybean, and Orange Trees Growing in a Semi-arid Ecosystem Diaz-Garza et al 2020 [46] The…”

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Analysis of the Acceptance of Sustainable Practices in Water Management for the Intensive Agriculture of the Costa de Hermosillo (Mexico)

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Mexico, as many countries, relies on its aquifers to provide at least 60% of all irrigation water to produce crops every year. Often, the water withdrawal goes beyond what the aquifer can be replenished by the little rainfall. Mexico is a country that has experienced a successful process of regional development based on the adoption of intensive agricultural systems. However, this development has occurred in an unplanned way and displays shortcomings in terms of sustainability, particularly in the management of water resources. This study analysed the case of Costa de Hermosillo, which is one of the Mexican regions in which this model of intensive agriculture has been developed and where there is a high level of overexploitation of its groundwater resources. Based on the application of a qualitative methodology involving different stakeholders (farmers, policymakers, and researchers), the main barriers and facilitators for achieving sustainability in water resources management have been identified. A series of consensus-based measures were contemplated, which may lead to the adoption of sustainable practices in water management. Useful lessons can be drawn from this analysis and be applied to other agricultural areas where ground and surface water resources are overexploited, alternative water sources are overlooked, and where stakeholders have conflicting interests in water management.

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“…Agricultural lands are affected by salinity all over the world, which has been estimated to become a worldwide problem in the upcoming decades 1 . More than 400 million hectares of agricultural lands are significantly influenced by salinity 2 .…”

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Halophytes play important role in phytoremediation of salt-affected soils in the bed of Urmia Lake, Iran

Ahmadi

Mohammadkhani

Servati

2022

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Soil salinity is a major threat in agriculture even in semi-arid regions of the world which can accelerate land degradation and desertification and decrease agricultural productivity and consequently jeopardize environmental and food security. Halophytes play important role in phytoremediation. This study is assessed the potential of Halocnemum strobilaceous, Atriplex verruciferae, Salsola crassae, and Salicornia europaeae in phytoremediation of saline soils occurred after water level desiccation of Urmia Lake. Three distances from the water body (500, 1000, and 1500 m) was selected for evaluating. Soils and plants were analyzed using standard methods. The mean values of salinity indices of the saline-sodic soil samples were identified as pH 8.6 and electrical conductivity (ECe) 65.34 dS m−1, also sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), and exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) were higher than 13 and 15%, respectively. The maximum soil exchangeable Na+, K+, and Ca2+ concentrations (7200, 1900, and 1400 mg kg−1, respectively), also the concentrations of Mn2+ (12.5 mg kg−1), Fe2+ (5.5 mg kg−1), and Cu2+ (1.5 mg kg−1), were significantly different at various distances. However, the highest amounts were obtained at 500 m. In addition the concentration of Fe2+ (511.85 mg kg−1), Zn2+ (99.97 mg kg−1), and Na+ (25.65 mg kg−1) was the highest, especially in shoots. Furthermore, Salicornia and Halocnemum were more effective in salinity-remediation in comparison to other halophytes. The maximum dry matter (38%), protein (16%), and oil percentage (3.5%) were found in Salicornia, followed by Halocnemum. The findings indicated that salt-accumulating halophytes could be considered as the suggestions for phytoremediation saline soils and desalinating soil in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Adoption of phytodesalination as a sustainable agricultural practice for improving the productivity of saline soils

Cited by 6 publications

References 42 publications

Linking farmers’ perceptions and management decision toward sustainable agroecological transition: evidence from rural Tunisia

Linking farmers’ perceptions and management decision toward sustainable agroecological transition: evidence from rural Tunisia

Analysis of the Acceptance of Sustainable Practices in Water Management for the Intensive Agriculture of the Costa de Hermosillo (Mexico)

Halophytes play important role in phytoremediation of salt-affected soils in the bed of Urmia Lake, Iran

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