5.11 Properties of saline/sodic soils and their reclamation
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June 2021
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SASRI
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This information sheet focuses on the properties of saline sodic soils and their reclamation in the context of sugarcane cultivation. It explains the negative effects of excess salts on sugarcane yields and discusses the types of salt-affected soils, namely saline soils and sodic soils. The document provides an overview of the areas in the sugar industry where serious salt problems occur and explains the challenges of salt-affected soils in supporting plant growth.
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Agriculture :: Sugarcane Cultivation :: Soil Nutrition