Desertification is the process of land degradation in typically dry areas, in which previously fertile land no longer supports plant growth.

It is often caused by drought, deforestation, or improper agricultural practices.

Increased desertification is a result of climate change and human activities.

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04.04.2022 / Hindu Business Line / The death knell of desertification

23.03.2022 / phys.org / desertification

21.07.2018 / phys.org / New World Atlas of Desertification shows unprecedented pressure on planet’s resources