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Prognosis of salinity and alkalinity. Report of an Expert Consultation, Rome, 3-6 June 1975

FAO Soils Bulletin 31

Year of publication 1976

Pages 260 p.

Author Land and Water Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 9251000794

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This FAO Soils bulletin is the result of an expert consultation held as a joint venture between FAO and ISSS sub commission on Salt Affected Soils. This meeting took place at FAO from 3-6 June 1975. The purpose of the Consultation was to obtain expert advice on scientific and applied research activities in the prognosis of salinity and alkalinity. The following subjects were presented for discussion: 1) extent and evolution of salt affected soils and economic land classification 2) factors to be considered for prognosis, 3) methods of prognosis and monitoring and 4) tentative guidelines.

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