area were included to acquire first-hand knowledge of existing
halophyte species regarding their suitability and preference by
local communities for use as forage/fodder. Plant characteristics
Extensive surveys of the Sindh/Balochistan coast of Pakistan
were conducted in which several herdsmen and herbalists of thatincluding ease of propagation, availability of planting material,
animal preference, biomass produced per unit time, perennial
habit, and acceptability of local communities and growth
performance were considered.
purpose of diminishing soil salt content, S. fruticosa was used as a
salt scavenger intercrop. Suaeda seedlings (10–12 cm high) were
planted 50 cm apart on bunds between plots of P. turgidum and
irrigated as needed (Fig. 1).