How to alleviate degradation of mangroves?
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-113243
ABSTRACT
This work has experimentally proved that hyper salinity, a major cause for degradation of coastal mangrove habitats, can be alleviated by flushing of hyper saline soil with tidal water and/or with rainwater. Over a period of three years after digging the creeks to flush hyper saline soil with tidal water, an appreciable reduction in soil salinity and a moderate increase in colonization of mangroves are observed. Soil analysis showed a significant reduction in salinity after 2 months of storage of rainwater with a significant and concomitant increase of heterotrophic bacterial counts and nutrients. This study raises the possibility of converting degrading mangrove habitats to luxuriant ones through man-made efforts.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Seawater
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Soil
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Soil Microbiology
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Tannins
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Carbohydrates
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Sodium Chloride
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Conservation of Natural Resources
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Rhizophoraceae
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Electric Conductivity
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Fresh Water
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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