Handbook of Saline and Alkali Soils
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 15,41 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9789388812276
Handbook of Saline and Alkali Soils Diagnosis Reclamation and Management
Author : S.K. Gupta
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 38,10 MB
Release : 2019-05-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9388812298
Book Description
The term "alkali soil"is employed to refer to soils that have a high exchangeable-sodium-percentage; and "saline soil" is used in connection with soils having a high value for the electrical conductivity of the saturation extract. This handbook was first issued in multilithed form in 1947, and it has been widely distributed in this country and abroad. The handbook is intended primarily as a practical guide for those who are confroted with soil, plant, and water problems involving salinity and alkali The first five chapters provide a basis for the evaluation and interpretaion of measure-ments The procedures and measuring methods given in chapters 6,7, and 8 are those with which the Laboratory has had experience, and they are believed to have general applicability in the diagnosis and improvement of saline and alkali soils. This handbook is the result of the combined efforts of the entire staff of the salinity Laboratry.
Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils
Author : L. E. Allison
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 16,50 MB
Release : 1947
Category : Alkali lands
ISBN :
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Guideline for Salinity Assessment, Mitigation and Adaptation Using Nuclear and Related Techniques
Author : Mohammad Zaman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 32,9 MB
Release : 2018-11-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 331996190X
Book Description
This open access book is an outcome of the collaboration between the Soil and Water Management & Crop Nutrition Section, Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria, and Dr. Shabbir A Shahid, Senior Salinity Management Expert, Freelancer based in United Arab Emirates.The objective of this book is to develop protocols for salinity and sodicity assessment and develop mitigation and adaptation measures to use saline and sodic soils sustainably. The focus is on important issues related to salinity and sodicity and to describe these in an easy and user friendly way. The information has been compiled from the latest published literature and from the authors’ publications specific to the subject matter. The book consists of six chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the terms salinity and sodicity and describes various salinity classification systems commonly used around the world. Chapter 2 reviews global distribution of salinization and socioeconomic aspects related to salinity and crop production. Chapters 3 covers comprehensively salinity and sodicity adaptation and mitigation options including physical, chemical, hydrological and biological methods. Chapter 4 discusses the efforts that have been made to demonstrate the development of soil salinity zones under different irrigation systems. Chapter 5 discusses the quality of irrigation water, boron toxicity and relative tolerance to boron, the effects of chlorides on crops. Chapter 6 introduces the role of nuclear techniques in saline agriculture.
Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 22,50 MB
Release : 1954
Category : Alkali lands
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Soil Salinity and Water Quality
Author : R. Chhabra
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 10,21 MB
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1351415697
Book Description
This volume covers such areas in the field of soil salinity and water quality as: origin and distribution of salt-affected soils; management of alkali soils; quality criteria of irrigation water; wastewaters as a source of irrigation; and grasses and trees in the management of salt-affected soils.
The Nile Delta
Author : Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 33,72 MB
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319561243
Book Description
This volume presents up-to-date research on the Nile Delta and discusses the challenges involved in and opportunities for improving its productivity. The topics addressed include: groundwater in the Nile Delta and its quality; the mapping of groundwater with remote sensing technologies; land degradation; salt-affected soils; on-farm irrigation; the remediation of agricultural drainage water for sustainable reuse; the use of satellite images to estimate the bathymetry of coastal lakes; the assessment of the Nile Delta coastal zone and its management; its sediment and water quality; and fishing ports, fish and fisheries. The book closes with a review of the latest findings on the Nile Delta and offers conclusions and recommendations for future research to fulfill the requirements for sustainable development. It provides a unique and topical resource for researchers, graduate students and policymakers alike.
Research Developments in Saline Agriculture
Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 29,96 MB
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 981135832X
Book Description
Soil and water salinity is a major challenge for the agricultural community and policy makers in terms of meeting the burgeoning population’s demand for food and other agricultural commodities. In coastal regions, climate change and sea level rise will aggravate the problem with more and more areas becoming saline due to intrusion of sea water. As such there is a pressing need for modern tools and innovative techniques for the identification of salty soils and poor-quality waters, crop production, soil reclamation and lowering the water table in waterlogged areas. Tackling next-generation problems such as contamination of soil and underground water due to fluoride and arsenic, as well as developing multi-stress tolerant crops is also a high priority. Further, techniques for domesticating halophytes, mangrove-based aquacultures, using seaweed cultures as agricultural crops and integrated farming systems need to be perfected. This book addresses all these aspects in detail, highlighting the diverse solutions to tackle the complex problem of salinity and waterlogging and safer management of poor-quality waters. With chapters written by leading experts, it is a valuable resource for researchers planning future investigations, policy makers, farmers and other stakeholders, and for students wanting insights into vital issues of environment.
Irrigation, Drainage and Salinity
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher :
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Alkali lands
ISBN :
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Sustainable Management of Land Resources
Author : G.P. Obi Reddy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 823 pages
File Size : 34,73 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1771885181
Book Description
The depletion of land resources is one of the greatest challenges for mankind in this millennium. Shrinking land resources, weather aberrations, deterioration of land quality, and the globalization and liberalization of market economies have become intertwined to influence the sustainable management of land resources and land use plans. This important volume, Sustainable Management of Land Resources: An Indian Perspective, addresses these challenges. This comprehensive volume, covering important research, much of it gathered with the use of new technology, tools, and applications, is organized into four sections: (add bullets) land resource inventory and characterization geospatial technologies in land resource mapping and management soil nutrient status and management land use planning and livelihood security The volume looks at how scientists translate their knowledge and experience in sustainable land resources and management into implementable policy decisions, with a particular focus on India. Since India is an agrarian economy, the land resources assume a very critical role affecting the livelihood of a vast majority of populace in the country. The information gathered—and the methods by which it is gathered—is applicable globally. This comprehensive publication will be highly useful for the researchers, academicians, extension workers, policymakers, planners, officials of land resources survey, planning and management institutions/agencies/departments, and others.
