Land degradation is one of the most important factors responsible for the alarming situation
of food security, human health, and socioeconomic development in the country. Currently …

The paper tries to analyze the impacts of erosion on the livelihood and vulnerability statusof
the char dwellers of Assam, India. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative …

Soil erosion in semi-arid climate leading to the development of ravine lands is the most
severe form of land degradation. Ravine lands are formed when soil is not fully covered by …

Soil erosion leads to reduction in land productivity. Concentrated rainfall under monsoon
climate increases the erosion vulnerability of poor soils of semiarid regions. Soil vulnerability …

The ravines are considered among highly degraded ecosystems where successful
afforestation strategies can provide significant economic and ecological benefits. The …

Salt stress adversely affects the growth and physiological relations in most tree fruit species.
Little is known about genetic variation for salt tolerance, and the physiological mechanisms …

The interaction of root hemi-parasite (sandalwood) with its hosts is crucial for establishing
successful plantations under abiotic stresses. In the present study, we explored the best …

Purpose Soil erosion and loss threatens vast tracts of agricultural and non-agricultural land,
worldwide. High soil erosion severely affects establishment of vegetation via effects on plant …

The widespread adoption of large‐scale machines has led to a significant shift in terrace
construction methods, transitioning from manual labor to mechanical processes. Mechanical …

Ravine lands are the worst type of land degradation affecting soil quality and biodiversity.
Crop production in such lands is impossible without adopting proper conservation …