Cultivation of “invasive plants” in Bushehr; Adopting a new solution to adapt to the climate

Mehr News Agency, Provinces Group: As one of the southern regions of Iran, Bushehr province has special climatic conditions that include high temperatures, low humidity and soil salinity.

These characteristics make traditional agriculture in this region face serious challenges, and one of the effective solutions to deal with these challenges is the cultivation of plants. sensational is

Bushehr province has a hot and dry climate that reaches nearly 50 degrees Celsius in the summer season, and the annual rainfall in this region is very low and irregular.

Soil salinity is one of the basic problems in agriculture in Bushehr province. This issue is caused by high evaporation and lack of fresh water, which increases the dissolved salts in the soil.

Reducing the need for water by growing plants sensational

One of the agricultural experts of Bushehr province said in a conversation with Mehr reporter: Plants sensational It refers to plants that have the ability to tolerate high levels of salinity and can grow in adverse conditions.

Avalanche Hajib Referring to the special climatic conditions of Bushehr province, he said: These plants usually have special adaptations that enable them to survive in salty soils and salty waters.

He said that one of the main benefits of growing plants sensationalHe added: These plants can grow well by using the available water resources, and as a result, the pressure on the water resources of the region will be reduced.

This expert in the field of agriculture said: Cultivation of plants sensational It can help to increase the diversity of agricultural products, and these plants are not only used as food crops, but can act as new sources of income for farmers.

The need to train farmers to grow plants sensationalist

Another expert in the field of agriculture told Mehr reporter: Plants sensational By absorbing excess salts from the soil, they can improve the quality of the soil and make the conditions more suitable for the cultivation of other plants.

Habib Benafian He added: For success in growing plants sensationalThere is a need to train local farmers in the field of cultivation and maintenance of these plants.

He clarified: the government and relevant institutions should provide financial support programs for farmers so that they can easily cultivate plants. sensational to turn Scientific research in the field of identifying the best species sensational And the proper methods of their cultivation should be taken into consideration.

Development of fodder plants Shurzist In low potential lands

Deputy Director of Plant Production Improvement of Bushehr Agricultural Jihad Organization, referring to the special climatic conditions of Bushehr province and the existence of low-potential lands in this province, from the implementation of plant cultivation model farms Shurzist reported in Bushehr province.

Kobri Tavakli said: It is necessary to change the pattern of cultivation and cultivation and development of crops in accordance with the climatic and ecological conditions of Bushehr province due to climate change, reducing the quality of water and soil.

He pointed to the importance of economic and sustainable agriculture, soil protection and economy joy In groundwater, he continued: This is important through the cultivation of varieties resistant to drought and salinity and development chivalry In coastal areas, establishing pilot farms Salicornia And anti-toxic millet was placed on the agenda of Bushehr's agricultural jihad.

The deputy of plant production improvement of Bushehr Agricultural Jihad added: Salicornia And anti-toxic millet has been cultivated in a pilot way in lands with water salinity above 10 to 12 and lands that are not suitable for growing crops.

Tavakli stated: Salicornia It has the potential to produce 2 tons of seeds and 25 tons of fodder per hectare, and antidote millet has the ability to produce 10 tons of good quality dry fodder on average.

He pointed out: due to the loss of the production potential of more than 20% of agricultural land with fodder production. Shurdost Use the potentials and capacities in Bushehr province for sustainable agricultural production.

Cultivation of plants sensational In Bushehr province, it can be an effective solution to deal with climate and soil salinity challenges. Considering the benefits of this type of cultivation, it is expected that local farmers can increase their income and contribute to environmental sustainability by using this method.