Salinization
salinization
what is salinization?
Salinization is the process by which water-soluble salts collect in soil.
. Salinization is a resource concern because excess salts slows the growth of crops by limiting
their ability to take up water.
. Salinization is a resource concern because excess salts slows the growth of crops by limiting
their ability to take up water.
what causes salinization?
· the presence of soluble salts, such as sulfates of sodium,
calcium, and magnesium in the soil
· a high water table
· a high rate of evaporation
· low annual rainfall