Sustainable Technology of Inoculating Cistance deserticola in Saxaul Trees
We aim to create a model reforestation project to combat the desertification problem of the country
| Year Started | 2015 |
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| Name of Coordinator | Dr. Satoshi Togashi |
| Activities | A replication of our project in Inner Mongolia, China, the project of planting saxaul trees involving the academe and local communities aims to combat the desertification problem of the country. Saxaul trees are known to be host of Cistance deserticola, a medicinal plant with high market value. |
| Project Impact | We contribute to the mitigation of desertification problem of the country, particularly in Aral sea area. Known to be the world`s fourth largest lake, the mismanagement of the Aral sea resulted into its shrinkage to 10% of its original size and has been called one of the world`s worst environmental disasters. Exposure to the dangerous chemicals from the dry seabed have posed serious health threats among the locals. |
| Project Location | Nukus, Karakalpakstan |
| Counterpart Agency | Tashkent Agricultural University (Nukus Branch) |