2. Materials and methods
2.1. Identification of suitable species
Extensive surveys of the Sindh/Balochistan coast of Pakistan
were conducted in which several herdsmen and herbalists of thatarea 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
including 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.