Managing rangelands: promoting native shrub species, Salsola vermiculata L.: Highly palatable shrub for silvopasture in arid and semi-arid ecosystems

Published Date
April 03, 2020
Type
Brief
Managing rangelands: promoting native shrub species, Salsola vermiculata L.: Highly palatable shrub for silvopasture in arid and semi-arid ecosystems
Authors:
Mahfouz Abu-Zanat
Sawsan Hassan, Mounir Louhaichi

Salsola vermiculata is a perennial species in arid and semi-arid areas of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and North Africa. This factsheet illustrates the benefits of Salsola vermiculata as drought tolerant and high palatable species. The best establishment and effective management methods of Salsola vermiculata is presented also in this factsheet.

Citation:
Mahfouz Abu-Zanat, Sawsan Hassan, Mounir Louhaichi. (3/4/2020). Managing rangelands: promoting native shrub species, Salsola vermiculata L. Highly palatable shrub for silvopasture in arid and semi-arid ecosystems.
Keywords:
badia
native shrub
direct seeding
palatability
soil scarification