Paulownia Cultivation in Libya: Soil Improvement, Growth Potential, and Economic Benefits: A Review Article
الملخص
Paulownia tomentosa, known as the empress tree, is a fast-growing species native to China. This study reviews its botanical characteristics, environmental and economic benefits, agricultural applications, and cultivation challenges.The tree improves soil quality and water retention while effectively sequestering carbon dioxide, making it valuable for climate change mitigation. Its lightweight timber is commercially useful, and its leaves serve as a high-protein livestock feed, promoting sustainable agriculture. In Libya, Paulownia tomentosa can enhance agricultural productivity through reforestation and soil quality improvement. However, challenges include uncontrolled spread and susceptibility to pests and diseases. The research emphasizes developing management strategies to address these issues and ensure sustainability.
الكلمات المفتاحية:
tomentosa
Sustainable agriculture
Soil improvement
Carbon sequestration
Reforestation
Libya
كيفية الاقتباس
Mohamed Ali A Salim. (2025). Paulownia Cultivation in Libya: Soil Improvement, Growth Potential, and Economic Benefits: A Review Article. Bani Waleed University Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 10(3), 585-593. https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i3.894
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