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Trees That Can Be Grown in Alkaline and Saline Soils

The document describes several tree species that can grow in alkaline and saline soils and their uses. It provides the common name, soil requirements and uses for each species. Some trees that are mentioned include Neem, which grows in a variety of soils and is used for fuel, timber and medicine; Babul, which grows in arid soils and is used for fuel, fodder and timber; and Subabul, which grows in high pH soils and is used for fuel, poles and fodder.

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Trees That Can Be Grown in Alkaline and Saline Soils

The document describes several tree species that can grow in alkaline and saline soils and their uses. It provides the common name, soil requirements and uses for each species. Some trees that are mentioned include Neem, which grows in a variety of soils and is used for fuel, timber and medicine; Babul, which grows in arid soils and is used for fuel, fodder and timber; and Subabul, which grows in high pH soils and is used for fuel, poles and fodder.

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Trees that can be grown in Alkaline and Saline Soils

Acacia nilotica : Babul Azardirachta indica : Neem Cassia siamea : Kashod Leuchaena leucocephala : Subabul Prosophis juliflora : Vilayati Babul

Acacia nilotica Common Name: Babul Soil requirements: Grows in arid, low rainfall areas having long dry seasons. Thrives on a wide range of soils from heavy clayey to rocky soils. Uses: It is a high calorific value food, it is useful for fuel, to make farm equipment, and in timber and pulp production. The foliage and pods are good food for livestock. Leucaena leucocephala Common Name: White Babul Soil requirements: Grows in high pH soils and limestone and rocky soils but cannot tolerate high acidic or water-logged soils. Uses: Salvador type is the fast growing one. The wood is good for fuel, pole, timber and furniture. Foliage is used as fodder for livestock. It controls soil erosion and is useful in reforesting degraded pastures. Prosopis juliflora Common Name: Mesquite Soil requirements: Grows in all kinds of soils. Uses: Useful as fuel, light timber and in fencing; pods are a source of food for livestock. Foliage is not browsed. Casuarina equisetifolia Common Name: Casuarina Soil requirements: Adapted to a wide range of soils including calcareous, saline and seashore areas. Uses: Good for fuel, poles, timber and as raw material for pulp. Foliage is not browsed by livestock. It controls soil erosion, acts as a wind breaker and can withstand a polluted atmosphere. Albizia lebbek Common Name: Siris Soil requirements: It requires well drained soil, and the trees grow well near sea shores and on dry, alkaline soils. Uses: It is useful for fuel, furniture and timber. The bark is used in tanning. It has high

medicinal properties. The foliage is browsed on by animals. Artocarpus heterophyllus Common Name: Jack Fruit Soil requirements: Requires deep soils, but adapted to alkaline, acidic, laterite, sandy and clayey soils. Uses : Useful for furniture, foliage browsed by livestock, fruits are edible. Melia azadirach Common Name: Persian Lilac or China Berry Soil requirements: Grows in saline, alkaline and slightly acidic soils. Uses: Good for fuel, timber and paper production. Foliage is browsed by livestock and it is good for agro-forestry. Samanea saman Common Name: Rain Tree Soil requirements: Grows on poor soils, alkaline conditions. Not in water-logged areas. Uses: Good as fuel wood and for furniture making. Foliage is browsed. Pods make nutritious food for livestock. Thespesia populnea Common Name: Portia Tree Soil requirements: Grows in sandy, laterite, alluvial black clay, marshy and acidic soils and on land flooded by salt water. Uses: The trunk is used in making bullock carts, central bars, match sticks, etc. Foliage is a good fodder. Gliricidia sepium Common Name: Mexican Lilac Soil requirements: Grows well in all kinds of soils like dry, moist, eroded, sandy and lime stone soils. Uses: Good for fuel and to make furniture and tools. Foliage is browsed by animals. This is good for live fencing and for control of soil erosion. Bambusa arundinacea Common Name: Bamboo Soil requirements: Grows in deep, well drained, sandy loams, but can be grown in clayey, acidic and alkaline soils too. Does not grow well on shallow and gravelly soils. Uses : Used for constructing houses, basket making and for making quality paper. Foliage is a fodder for livestock. Terminalia arjuna

Common Name: Arjun Soil requirements: Grows in humid, tropical conditions, cannot withstand drought, but grows well in a variety of soils like saline, alkaline, gravelly, etc. Uses: Leaves are a good fodder for livestock. The wood is good for fuel and to make furniture. Tectona grandis Common Name: Teak Soil requirements: Grows on a variety of soils, laterite, gravelly, acidic and alkaline. Uses: Wood is used for timber and is highly durable. Moringa oleifera Common Name: Drumstick Tree Soil requirements: Grows in all soil conditions but not in water-logged soils. Uses: Eaten as a vegetable, good species for agro-forestry and for control of soil erosion. Azadirachta indica Common Name: Neem Soil requirements: It is suitable for areas with long, dry seasons. It grows on a wide range of soils including dry, clayey, shallow, rocky and sandy soils. It does not grow in water-logged, saline or deep, dry areas. Uses:Resistant to pests, good for fuel and timber and to make furniture. The oil is used for soap. The cake is used for manure and to control soil-borne pests. Mangifera indica Common Name: Mango Soil requirements: Grows on a variety of soils but prefers deep, well drained soils. Uses: Good for fuel, timber and medium quality furniture. Foliage is browsed by livestock. Fruits provide a substantial income. Ziziphus jujuba Common Name: Indian Jujube Soil requirements: Grows in a variety of soils from sandy, gravelly to clayey, saline, alkaline and dry soils. Uses: Wood is good for fuel. The wood is also used for making agricultural implements. Fruits are edible and the leaves are browsed by livestock. Tamrindus indica Common Name: Tamarind Soil requirements: Grows in a variety of soils from gravelly, sandy and deep clayey to acidic and alkaline soils.

Uses: Wood is heavy and is excellent timber. The fruits are edible. The pulp is used in cooking. Foliage is browsed by livestock. Emblica officinalis Common Name: Gooseberry Soil requirements: Grows in all kinds of soil. Uses: Good fuel, foliage is browsed by livestock. Fruits are rich in Vitamin C and are edible. Syzygium cumini Common Name: Jamun Soil requirements: Grows in sandy, limestone and alkaline soils. A full-grown tree can withstand drought and flood conditions. Uses: Wood is used for fuel. The bark contains tannin. Fruits are edible and the foliage is browsed by livestock. Pongamia pinnata Common Name: Pungam Soil requirements: Grows in a variety of soils and can even tolerate acidic soils. Uses: Used as firewood. Foliage is browsed by livestock and it has medicinal properties.

Species Mangifera indica L.. Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk Casuarina equisetifolia Citrus sp. Phoenix Acacia Prosopis Dalbergia Emblica Tectona Psidium Australian Acacia Karonda Musa Paradisica Cassia bandozella Popular Bambusa Eugenia Azardirachta indica

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