Ten plants that can help reclaim saline soil in Ukraine

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Certain plants can help reclaim saline soil, which is a problem in Ukraine due to arid conditions and human activity. These "green desalinators" absorb excess salt. Ten such plants include barley, oats, quinoa, alfalfa, safflower, soybeans, yellow clover, sugar beet, saltwort, and salicornia. After absorbing salt, the plants are removed. This method, called phytodesalination, is part of a broader strategy that may also involve mulching, planting trees, and using soil amendments.


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