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Sustainable management of Kharga oasis agro-ecosystems

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Giza, Egypt ;

Pages 6p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) A rapid population growth, with its exponential urbanization and extended and intensified unsustainable agricultural sector development (with over-pumping, overgrazing, monoculture, and heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers) have been the main drivers of land degradation processes including progressive and accelerated salinization, soil and water pollution, soil fertility depletion, and erosion of genetic plant resources. These have further led to increased wind and water erosion and sand encroachment.

Last updated 03/06/2021

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