Utilizing treated wastewater in tree plantation in Indian desert: part I – species suitability, plant growth and biomass production

Singh, G.; Nagora, P. R.; Haksar, Parul; Chauhan, Abha Rani

doi:10.1080/15226514.2021.1993784

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“…The largest biomass distribution to stem in A. indica, twigs in P. cineraria, and roots in other species demonstrated the adoption mechanisms by different species when comparing the average contributions of various components in total dry biomass (Singh et al, 2021). The species include Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, Cupressus spp., Casuarina spp., Eucalyptus spp., Khaya senegalensis, Morus spp., Swietenia mahogany, and Tamarix spp.…”

Section: Agroforestry For Industrial Wastewatermentioning

confidence: 98%

“…The species include Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, Cupressus spp., Casuarina spp., Eucalyptus spp., Khaya senegalensis, Morus spp., Swietenia mahogany, and Tamarix spp. were evaluated successfully under afforestation using untreated and secondary treated wastewater (Singh et al, 2021). Both Acacia ampliceps and Azadirachta indica demonstrated high biomass increment, high Pb concentrations, and an excellent antioxidative defence mechanism, indicating that they may be utilized for planting in industrial water irrigated soils in Pakistan (Hussain et al, 2021).…”

Section: Agroforestry For Industrial Wastewatermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several studies highlighted the importance of treated wastewater in urban greening and reducing land degradation along with the usage of freshwater in arid areas. Eucalyptus camaldulensis, S. persica, S. oleoides, and T. undulata responded better in terms of survival, adaptation, and growth to wastewater for enhanced productivity in Indian deserts condition (Singh et al, 2021). It was found that plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria can effectively accelerate the phytoremediation process through a variety of mechanisms, including methylation, altering soil pH, encouraging redox processes, and secreting siderophores, bio-surfactants, and a variety of organic acids (Khan et al, 2009).…”

Section: Agroforestry For Industrial Wastewatermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Land degradation is one of the most important factors responsible for the alarming situation of food security, human health, and socioeconomic development in the country. Currently, 120.7 M ha of land in the country is affected by land degradation, out of which 85.7 M ha of land is affected by soil erosion caused by water and wind. Moreover, physical, chemical, and biological degradation are the major forms of land degradation in the country. Deforestation or tree cover loss (2.07 M ha) from 2001 to 2021, intensive rainfall (>7.5 mm ha−1), uncontrolled grazing (5.65 M ha), indiscriminate use of fertilizers (32 MT year−1), and shifting cultivation (7.6 M ha) are other major factors that further aggravate the process of land degradation. In order to alleviate the problem of land degradation, numerous agroforestry technologies have been developed after years of research in different agroclimatic zones of the country. The major agroforestry systems observed in the country are agri-horticulture, silvipasture, and agri-silviculture. This review indicates the potential of agroforestry in enhancing carbon sequestration (1.80 Mg C ha−1 year−1 in the Western Himalayan region to 3.50 Mg C ha−1 year−1 in the island regions) and reduced soil loss and runoff by 94% and 78%, respectively, in Northeast India. This can be concluded that the adoption of the agroforestry system is imperative for the rehabilitation of degraded lands and also found to have enough potential to address the issues of food, environmental, and livelihood security. This review’s findings will benefit researchers, land managers, and decision-makers in understanding the role of agroforestry in combating land degradation to enhance ecosystem service in India and planning suitable policies for eradicating the problem effectively.

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Section: Agroforestry For Industrial Wastewatermentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Agroforestry For Industrial Wastewatermentioning

confidence: 99%