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Integrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author Altobelli, F.; Dalla Marta, A.; Benedetti, A.; Konyushkova, M.; Corti, G.;

Publisher Italian Journal of Agronomy ;

Product type Article

Synopsis (short abstract) Salt-affected soils, which includes both saline and sodic soils, are found in various regions around the world, on all continents and are present under a wide range of climatic conditions. Soil salinization and sodification are significant processes of degradation that pose a serious threat to soils and their ecosystem services. They negatively impact plant growth, limit crop productivity and are considered major challenges for agricultural production, food security, and sustainability in these areas. Efforts are being made worldwide to address the issues related to salt-affected soils including the implementation of improved irrigation practices to minimize salt accumulation. Overall, the management of salt-affected soils is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems and the protection of ecosystems in arid and semi-arid regions.

This is an open access article published externally in Italian Journal of Agronomy. Volume 18:2189. Published: 30 August 2023

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Altobelli, F., Dalla Marta, A., Benedetti, A., Konyushkova, M., & Corti, G. (2023). Integrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas. Italian Journal of Agronomy, 18(2). https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2023.2189

https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2023.2189

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