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Tamarix spp. is an important tree species for afforestation and plant community restoration in badly affected saline soils. In the present reported study, it was found that, after planting, this species can restrict salt returning to the soil surface and improve soil physical and chemical properties. Similar results have been found in other studies as well. It was concluded that the maximum salt concentration for seed germination of Tamarix is 0.7–0.8 %; for seedling survival it is about 1.64 %; and when the NaCl concentration reaches 1.0 %, cuttings are able to root normally. Salts have generally adverse effects on seed germination, and when salt concentrations rise, the germination rate will typically fall. The situation is similar for seedlings. Site preparation is the first step for forest establishment. In terms of environmental and soil traits in the Yellow River delta region, it was found that both ditch-shape and big-hole-shape site preparation are ideal for ensuring seedling survival. Furthermore, planting in spring or summer was found to be best, while direct seeding after rain is also a possibility.
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Zhang, J. (2014). Establishment of Tamarix chinensis Stands and Its Amelioration of Saline Soil. In: Coastal Saline Soil Rehabilitation and Utilization Based on Forestry Approaches in China. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39915-2_12
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