Bartlett, Debbie ORCID: 0000-0002-5125-6466, Milliken, Sarah ORCID: 0000-0001-7151-8753 and Parmar, Dayesh (2018) 'Prosopis for Prosperity': Using an invasive non-native shrub to benefit rural livelihoods in India. Current Science, 114 (10). pp. 2142-2146. ISSN 0011-3891 (doi:https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv114%2Fi10%2F2142-2146)

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Abstract

Prosopis juliflora is an invasive non-native shrub species which is adversely impacting on natural habitats in many parts of India, with detrimental effects on both wildlife and traditional livestock-based economies. Attempts to eradicate this very adaptable and resilient species tend to be unsuccessful and expensive. Here we report on two management techniques that could be used not only to minimize its ecological impact but also to acknowledge its value as a resource to support rural livelihoods: biochar production and the creation of stock-proof living fences.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Research Communications
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Prosopis juliflora; Biochar; Living fence; Rural livelihoods
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Science (SCI) Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences > School of Design (DES)
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Last Modified:	22 Jan 2021 12:57
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/18265

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