Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Aschers: an important sand stabilizer for saline deserts

Published Date
August 02, 2019
Type
Brief
Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Aschers: an important sand stabilizer for saline deserts
Authors:
Mouldi Gamoun
Mounir Louhaichi

This factsheet describes the benefits, establishment, management, and effective maintenance of Nitraria retusa. Nitraria retusa, also known as Ghardaq or Sahanoon, is one of the leading halophyte perennial shrubs belonging to the Nitrariaceae family.

Citation:
Mouldi Gamoun, Mounir Louhaichi. (2/8/2019). Nitraria retusa (Forssk. ) Aschers: an important sand stabilizer for saline deserts. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Keywords:
rangelands
livestock production
rangeland management
palatable species
nitraria retusa