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
- 📍 Pianguan, Shanxi
- 🗓 2002-01-01
- 📷 NIU Xiwu, Taiyuan, China