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Characteristics of Salt Affected Soils by Kani Manikandan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses salt affected soils, including saline and alkali soils. It provides details on the distribution, types, characteristics, genesis, effects, and management of saline and alkali soils. Saline soils contain higher amounts of soluble salts, have an EC over 4.0 dS/m, and pH below 8.5. Alkali soils have an exchangeable sodium percentage over 15 and pH above 8.5. The key differences between saline and alkali soils are their salt content, pH, and physical properties.
- Author
- Kani Manikandan
- Language
- EN