What Benefits Could Salt-tolerant Plants Bring To The Agricultural Circle Of Pakistan?
First and foremost, the name itself suggests that salt-tolerant plants are highly adaptable and could grow in the most severe of circumstances in which conventional agricultural crops would not grow. Moreover the barren and empty state of the salinity affected lands contributes a huge deal towards soil and water erosion. The plantation of salt-tolerant plants would play a great role in preventing soil and water erosion from these lands and moreover their cultivation would also improve the quality of the land and soil nurturing them in such a manner that they are feasible for the cultivation of conventional agricultural plants. In addition to that, salt-tolerant plants are also highly effective from an economic regard. For starters, they contribute towards providing as a major source of income. Secondly the salt-tolerant plants would also provide fodder and pasture for the livestock opening the avenue of opportunity for the prospect of livestock farming.
