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International Journal of Research in Environmental Science
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2019, Page No: 1-6
doi:dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-9444.0502001

The use of Bituminaria Bituminosa (L.) Stirton and Microbial Biotechnologies for Restoration of Degraded Pastoral Lands: The Case of the Middle Atlas of Morocco

O. Zennouhi*, M . El Mderssa, J. Ibijbijen, E. Bouiamrine, L. Nassiri

Soil and Environment Microbiology Unit, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, 11201 Meknes, Morocco.

Citation : O. Zennouhi,et.al, The use of Bituminaria Bituminosa (L.) Stirton and Microbial Biotechnologies for Restoration of Degraded Pastoral Lands: The Case of the Middle Atlas of Morocco International Journal of Research in Environmental Science 2018, 5(2) : 1-6.

Abstract

Rangelands and silvopastoral systems of the middle Atlas are under a heavy pressure, which led to pasture degradation, invasion by non-palatable and toxic species and edaphic aridification due to the regression of the global vegetation cover. In this situation, the introduction of multipurpose leguminous shrubs, such as Bituminaria bituminosa (L.) Stirton, commonly known as bituminous clover, could be a promising socio-ecological alternative for the rehabilitation of these degraded areas. The application of biofertilizers like plant growth promoting rhizobacteria especially phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can ensure a successful installation of this plant in the selected degraded areas. The main objective of the present work is to produce well-inoculated seedlings using the best efficient PSB strains in the greenhouse to increase their ability to resist to environmental constraints once transplanted to the field in the central Middle Atlas.


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