PROSOPIS JULIFLORA (Sw,) DC. (SEEMAI KARUVELAM) IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA: BOON OR BANE?

Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Arumugam, N
Boobalan, T
Kavitha, T
Arun, A
Basu, MJ
Abstract
Prosopis juliflora (Sw,) DC. (Seemai karuvelam) was introduced in Tamil Nadu, to overcome the shortage of fire wood at Ramanathapuram district (South India) during 1877. It was also introduced in arid and semi-arid regions of Tamil Nadu. Although, P. juliflora was introduced to improve and fulfill the economic need of poor people, it turns to cause severe problem in the environment. Besides harm, this exotic weed has enormous beneficial roles.
Volume
53