Caragana Korshinskii Planting a kind of SWC vegetative technology

Type: Technologies

Creation: 2010-12-28 08:25   Updated: 2019-03-13 12:11

Compilers: Jinsheng FU

Reviewers: David Streiff, Alexandra Gavilano

Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
  • Country: China
  • Region/ State/ Province: Shanxi
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Description of the SLM Technology

Short description of the Technology

Caragana korshinskii, a kind of perennial shrub, is used to protect soil from water and wind erosion, rhizobium in its root can increase soil fertility.

Detailed description of the Technology

Caragana korshinskii is a kind of perennial and drought resistant shrub being used to protect soil from water and wind erosion. It has long roots in and can extract water from deep soil layers. Its roots with rhizobium can improve soil fertility. So caragana korshinskii can be planted where water and /or wind erosion is serious. Its branch has economic value. In autumn before raining, caragana korshinskii seeds are planted into holes. In the first three or four years, It should be protected from cutting and sheep eating. From the fourth year its branches are cut as fodder or fuel or to make paper, its seeds are collected for sale, flowers are used to breed bees, and so on.

Photos of the Technology

Image Caragana korshinskii growing in the north Loess Plateau.
Caragana korshinskii growing in the north Loess Plateau.
  • 📍 Pianguan, Shanxi
  • 🗓 2002-01-01
  • 📷 NIU Xiwu, Taiyuan, China