Leaching behaviour and salt dynamics under different modes of water application in presence of different soil amendments have been studied in a Vertic Ustochrept through a column study with different modes of water application. Transient mode of water application appeared superior to saturation mode. Among transient modes of water application 1 cm d−1 proved superior to other modes of water application, because it allowed very little quantity of calcium ions to be leached during the leaching process. Among different amendments, gypsum showed best performance. Low values of residual SAR in soil indicated that there were no prospects of soil sodification after leaching with or without addition of FYM, and gypsum or sand prior to leaching. Simple leaching can also improve these soils markedly.
Leaching, modes of water application, Vertic Ustochrept
