Longan, Plum interplanting

Type: Technologies

Creation: 2010-11-29 13:54   Updated: 2019-03-14 09:24

Compilers: zhangsheng LIU

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: Fujian
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Description of the SLM Technology

Short description of the Technology

Interplanting plum, peach in the Longan orchard to conserve soil and water and improve soil fertility.

Detailed description of the Technology

The technology is to interplant fruit trees in orchard so as to prevent water loss and soil erosion. To implement the project, local government gave financial support and SWC specialists gave technologically guide to local land users. The slope land in the hilly and mountain areas were constructed into terraces and plant trees in order to improve surface vegetation cover rate and reduce water and soil loss; the harvesting surplus rainfall in the raining season and irrigate the fruit trees in dry seasons.

Photos of the Technology

Image Longan, Plum interplanting
Longan, Plum interplanting
  • 📍 Meizhou base point of Sidu town, Zaoan county
  • 🗓 2000-01-01
  • 📷 Huang Xinquan (Fuzhou, China)