Which outcome resulted from limited qanat maintenance impacting Persian gardens?

💡 Explanation

Reduced qanat water flow halts capillary action, leading to *evaporation-induced salinization* because dissolved salts accumulate near the surface. Therefore, soil becomes infertile, rather than promoting flood mitigation or biodiversity.

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