After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Nature of Irrigation Water 2. Harmful Effect of Poor Quality of Irrigation Water 3. Criteria for Suitability of Irrigation Water 4. Improvement in the Quality. Nature of Irrigation Water: In arid regions of India, i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat etc. water available for irrigation usually contains soluble salts which [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Characteristics of Saline and Alkali Soils 2. Formation of Saline and Alkali Soils 3. Effect on the Growth of Plants 4. Control. Characteristics of Saline and Alkali Soils: Saline soils contain excessive amounts of neutral salts like chloride and sulphate of sodium, calcium and magnesium, and less than 15 per cent [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Formation of Acid Soils 2. Characteristics of Acid Soils 3. Control 4. Lime Requirement. Formation of Acid Soils: Soil microorganisms and plant roots respire to form carbon dioxide, which is also produced when organic matter decomposes. This carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid that reacts with the insoluble [...]