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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-67-23
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2018.11.67.23
Language: English
Citation: Atasoy, M. (2018). A check list of Mediterranean plants to control erosion in Turkey. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 11 (67), 147-152. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-11-67-23 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2018.11.67.23 |
Pages: 147-152
Published: 30.11.2018
Abstract: Soil loss by erosion has been defined as a global problem since the vegetative dispersal diminished in recent years. The erosion is severe in European countries where vulnerability of the agricultural fields has been alarming. Turkey has been experiencing a serious land degradation issue due to erosion with approximately soil loss of 500 106 t y 1 and 83.21% of agricultural lands are estimated to be under risk. Also, there is a gap in the literature about how to select the plant species for erosion control and management in Turkey. Therefore, the aim of this study was to create a check list of some erosion control plants which can be planted in Mediterranean region of Turkey. Providing a check list for increasing the density of vegetation against soil erosion can help land owners and managers to maintain the farmlands and forest cover and pioneer decision-making plans. By this way, prospective researches may benefit from the erosion control plant species and easement of their selection process.
Key words: Erosion control in Turkey, erosion prevention, soil degradation, soil loss.
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