Diagnosis, Classification and Management of Black Sodic Soils :An Overview
Classification and management of black sodic soils
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V. K. Kharche
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola-444104
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Anjali Paradhi
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola-444104
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A. O. Shirale
ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Nagpur-440033
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S.D. Jadhao
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola-444104
Keywords:
Black sodic soils, soil sodicity, soil degradation, soil fertility, nutrient deficiencies, crop productivity, soil amelioration, soil amendments, organic materials, sodic soil classification, soil diagnosis.Abstract
Black sodic soils pose a significant challenge in agricultural production, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where high sodium content degrades soil structure and fertility. These soils suffer from nutrient deficiencies, poor physical properties, and increased susceptibility to erosion, leading to reduced crop productivity and economic losses. Sodicity is exacerbated by poor irrigation practices and the rising demand for water. This review explores the characteristics, diagnosis, and classification of black sodic soils, alongside strategies for their sustainable management, focusing on amelioration techniques such as the use of soil amendments and organic materials.
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