International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management
Open Access
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Salt-affected Soils and their Managements

  • Author:
  • Amitava Rakshit1,, Ratikanta Maiti2, N. C. Sarkar3
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 5 to 12

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.

Keywords

Soil salinity, alkalinity, crop, remediation