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Salty experiments with soil for children and guide for teachers

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 20 p.

Author FAO; GSP

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In the framework of the World Soil Day 2021 campaign "Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity", the booklet compiles a series of experiments and information for children on soil salinization.

Language English

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