Guideline for Salinity Assessment, Mitigation and Adaptation Using Nuclear and Related Techniques
Guideline for Salinity Assessment, Mitigation and Adaptation Using Nuclear and Related Techniques

Author: Mohammad Zaman

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-28

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 331996190X

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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.

The Salt Problem in Irrigation Agriculture
The Salt Problem in Irrigation Agriculture

Author: United States Department Of Agriculture

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780265068687

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Excerpt from The Salt Problem in Irrigation Agriculture: Research at the United States Regional Salinity Laboratory In areas where irrigation agriculture is practiced the economic impor tance of the salt problem is generally recognized, but many practical prob lems are still unanswered. Although the soils of some irrigated areas are nonsaline and are in little danger from salt injury the accumulation of salt is a continuing hazard to crop production on much of the 20 million acres of irrigated land in the Western States. Losses from reduction in yield and quality of crops may occur on lands containing some salts but not enough to throw them out of production. It has been estimated that in many cases such losses amount to 10 to 25 percent of the yield. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Determining the Quality of Irrigation Water
Determining the Quality of Irrigation Water

Author: L. V. Wilcox

Publisher:

Published: 1958

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13:

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The purposes of this publication are: (1) to describe the characteristics of an irrigation water that determine its quality; (2) to indicate the type of water analysis that is required; (3) to show how to judge quality from the water analysis.

Irrigation-induced Salinity
Irrigation-induced Salinity

Author: Dina L. Umali

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780821325087

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This paper presents a synthesis of 15 success stories in the production, processing, and marketing of high-value food products (HVF) in developing countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. High-value food products, such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, dairy products, and vegetable oils, are defined as having high intrinsic value or a high rate of value added through processing. Trade in these products has expanded while trade and prices for other agricultural products, such as most staple crops, have stagnated or declined. The growing trade in HVF has prompted policymakers in developing countries to examine more closely how they can expand and diversify their exports of these products. This study explores the technical, organizational, and commercial challenges facing those in HVF export development. It identifies common market and institutional factors that have contributed to the growth and international competitiveness in HVF trade. Particular note is made of the roles of the private and public sectors and of the effect of the policy environment. It examines the effect of institutional coordination on the stages of production, processing, and trade. An annex summarizes 12 case studies of the development and performance of food commodity markets. It includes export of fresh vegetables from Kenya in the 1960s, shrimp from Thailand in the 1970s, and processed tomatoes from Chile in the 1980s.

How to Manage Salinity in Irrigated Lands
How to Manage Salinity in Irrigated Lands

Author: J. W. Kijne

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9290903538

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Acronyms; Glossary; Abstract; Introduction; Problems; Chemical processes involved in salinization; Physical processes involved in salinization; Impact of irrigation-induced salinity on plant growth; Remedial management actions; Farmers response to salinity; Discussion; Conclusions.

Soil Salinity under Irrigation
Soil Salinity under Irrigation

Author: I. Shainberg

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 3642698360

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The importance of irrigation in the world's agriculture is rapidly increasing. Although it is practised on a large scale mainly in arid and semi-arid zones, supplementary irrigation is becoming popular in semi-humid regions as well. The record of irrigation speaks for itself in terms of increased crop production. However, the question remains as to how permanent the achievement may be. Judging from history, it seems that irrigation eventually failed in many regions because the knowledge and technology available to society at the time were incapable of coping with the problems created. Undoubtedly soil salinity is the most prevalent and widespread problem limiting crop productivity in irrigated agriculture. It has, therefore, attracted the attention of the scientific community since the advent of modern agronomic research. Through the past six to seven decades a considerable body of information has been accumulated, which has promoted the understanding of the principles involved and helped to develop the technology for coping with the problems. Our present knowledge, if judiciously applied, is adequate for coping with many of the salinity problems resulting from mismanagement of irrigation and drainage. But for this knowledge to be used, it has to be generally known and understood and be re-examined from time to time.