Salt-affected Soils and their Managements Rakshit Amitava1,*, Maiti Ratikanta2, Sarkar N. C.3 1Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Vibha Seeds, Vibha Agrotech Ltd, Inspire, Plot#21, Sector 1, Huda Techno Enclave, High Tech City Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081, Andhra Pradesh, India 3Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus, Medziphema, Nagaland, India *Correspondence to Email: amitavar@bhu.ac.in
Online published on 31 March, 2014. Abstract Accumulation of excessive salt in irrigated soils can reduce crop yields, reduce the effectiveness of irrigation, ruin soil structure, and affect other soil properties. This publication is designed to evaluate the kind and amount of salts present in soils and to select management alternatives. Top Keywords Soil salinity, alkalinity, crop, remediation. Top |