Journal Article

FZJ-2016-06199

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Soil organic matter amendments in date palm groves of the Middle Eastern and North African region: a mini-review

Mlih, R. (Corresponding author) ; Bol, R.FZJ* ; Amelung, W.FZJ* ; Brahim, N.

2016
Science Pr. Biejing

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1007/s40333-015-0054-8

Abstract: Countries in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region are among the most water-scarce regions in the world, and their dryland soils are usually poor in organic carbon content (<0.5%). In this study, we summarize examples of how people in the few oases of the MENA region overcome environmental challenges by sustainably managing economically important date production. On the basis of the limited studies found in the existing literature, this mini-review focuses on the role of traditional soil organic matter amendments beneath the soil surface as a key tool in land restoration. We conclude that soil organic matter amendments can be very successful in restoring soil water and preventing the soil from salinization.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Agrosphäre (IBG-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 255 - Terrestrial Systems: From Observation to Prediction (POF3-255) (POF3-255)

Appears in the scientific report 2016

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Allianz-Lizenz / DFG ; Current Contents - Agriculture, Biology and Environmental Sciences ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; NCBI Molecular Biology Database ; Nationallizenz ; No Authors Fulltext ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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