Soil Salinity and Landscape Relationships in Part of Haryana State

In order to know the development of soil salinity and alkalinity in relation to landform in some parts of Haryana state, a systematic approach was adopted by using aerial photo-interpretation techniques followed by field checks. Six major landform units identified in the area were, (i) upland with a wedge, (ii) relict bowl, (iii) low land, (iv) remanant horst land, (v) upland water divide, and (vi) relict course. Salt accumulation was pronounced in the first four landforms due to configurating slopes and basement ridge control, whereas in landforms (v) and (vi), a patchy distribution of salinity was found. The elements of landscape controlled the distribution of salts within each landscape.