Prosopis juliflora, a native of South to Central America, was introduced in India (Rajasthan) to combat desertification of Thar during early 20th century. Presently, this species is a most vigorously spreading plant species in the arid zone covering neutral alkaline and saline soil and has invaded most part of the state.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/kusmi-lac-cultivation-prosopis-juliflora-ganda-bawel-gujarat
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/y-d-mishra
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/bangali-baboo
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/hs-singh-et-al
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/indian-forester-0
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wastelands
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wasteland-development
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forest-research
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/minor-forest-produce
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gujarat
