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Lemongrass: climate-smart crop for marginal lands
Mohammad Mukarram1, Francisco J Corpas2
1College of Plant Protection, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
Lemongrass is a climate-smart crop for marginal lands, improving soil health and rural livelihoods. Its stress resilience and bioeconomic value make it a sustainable solution for degraded areas.
Area of Science:
- Agronomy
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Agriculture
Background:
- Marginal lands are often underutilized due to poor soil quality and environmental stress.
- Developing climate-smart agricultural solutions is crucial for food security and rural development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the multifunctional benefits of lemongrass cultivation on marginal lands.
- To propose a sustainable model for utilizing degraded soils and enhancing rural livelihoods.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on lemongrass cultivation and its benefits.
- Analysis of lemongrass's stress resilience and soil-improving properties.
- Development of a conceptual model for sustainable land use.
Main Results:
- Lemongrass demonstrates significant stress resilience, making it suitable for challenging environments.
- The plant possesses bioeconomic value and enhances soil fertility, transforming degraded lands.
- Cultivation of lemongrass can lead to improved rural economic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Lemongrass presents a viable, multifunctional, and climate-smart approach for the sustainable utilization of marginal lands.
- Implementing lemongrass-based systems can effectively improve soil health and support rural livelihoods.
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