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SALINE SOIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

A nonalkali soil that contains enough soluble salts to interfere with the growth of most crop plants.

OBS

The conductivity of the saturation extract is greater than 4 mmhos/cm, the exchangeable-sodium percentage is less than 15, and the pH is usually less than 8.5.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Sol non alcalin, contenant suffisamment de sels solubles pour nuire à la croissance de la plupart des plantes cultivées.

OBS

La conductivité de l'extrait de saturation est supérieure à 4 mmhos/cm, le pourcentage de sodium échangeable est inférieur à 15 et le pH est généralement inférieur à 8,5.

Spanish

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