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Prosopis juliflora represents anThar desert evergreen, rapidly expanding, droughtDrought-resistant phreatophyte that thrives extensively not just in India but across various arid and semi-arid tropical nations. It is highly valued for offering shade, timber, and animal feed. This species typically appears as a thornyThorny, deciduous tree or shrub with a broad crown and extensive root systemRoot system, reaching heights of up to 10 m or more based on variety and environmental factors. It spans dry tropical and subtropical areas, making it an excellent choice for reforestation efforts, land rehabilitation, and controlling soil erosionSoil erosion. The plant exhibits remarkable capabilities in restoring diverse degraded sites, including miningMining soils, ash deposits, and damaged habitats. It is particularly effective for rehabilitating former gypsum extraction sites in dry regions and reviving saline-alkaline soils. In the arid parts of RajasthanRajasthan, it has played a key role in anchoring sand dunesSand dunes. That said, P. juliflora requires careful cultivation and oversight in restoration initiatives because of its invasive characteristics, which can sometimes pose risks to long-term ecosystem health.

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Prosopis juliflora in the Thar Desert of India: Opportunities and Challenges

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    2026年

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  • J. C. Tewari,
  • Mahesh Kumar Gaur,
  • Kamlesh Pareek,
  • Poonam Mehrotra

摘要

Prosopis juliflora represents anThar desert evergreen, rapidly expanding, droughtDrought-resistant phreatophyte that thrives extensively not just in India but across various arid and semi-arid tropical nations. It is highly valued for offering shade, timber, and animal feed. This species typically appears as a thornyThorny, deciduous tree or shrub with a broad crown and extensive root systemRoot system, reaching heights of up to 10 m or more based on variety and environmental factors. It spans dry tropical and subtropical areas, making it an excellent choice for reforestation efforts, land rehabilitation, and controlling soil erosionSoil erosion. The plant exhibits remarkable capabilities in restoring diverse degraded sites, including miningMining soils, ash deposits, and damaged habitats. It is particularly effective for rehabilitating former gypsum extraction sites in dry regions and reviving saline-alkaline soils. In the arid parts of RajasthanRajasthan, it has played a key role in anchoring sand dunesSand dunes. That said, P. juliflora requires careful cultivation and oversight in restoration initiatives because of its invasive characteristics, which can sometimes pose risks to long-term ecosystem health.