Some agricultural techniques to cope with the fluctuation of the groundwater level in arid environments: Case of the Souf Oasis (Algerian Sahara)

Authors

  • Khezzani Bachir Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of El-Oued, Algeria Department of Natural Sciences, University of Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
  • Bouchemal Salah
  • Halis Youcef

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19071/jaa.2016.v2.3060

Abstract

In arid lands, the unique characteristics of the date palm are the privilege of the main axis of oases ecosystems. In the Souf oasis, the palm trees are planted as form Ghout where these trees directly benefit from groundwater. The Ghout is a model for sustainable agricultural systems, saving water, soil and adapted to harsh conditions in arid lands. However, and because it is completely dependent on the groundwater level, it is considered precarious, by raising or lowering this slick threatens the palm trees, or by flooding or by drought. In this research paper, we showed two agricultural techniques that used by farmers to cope with the fluctuation of the water table, and in spite of its simplicity, they contributed for a long time to the preservation of the traditional irrigation system from disappearing.

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Published

10-08-2016

How to Cite

Bachir, K., Salah, B., & Youcef, H. (2016). Some agricultural techniques to cope with the fluctuation of the groundwater level in arid environments: Case of the Souf Oasis (Algerian Sahara). Journal of Aridland Agriculture, 2, 26–30. https://doi.org/10.19071/jaa.2016.v2.3060

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