Soil Quality: 8 Sodic and Alkaline Soil

The Soil Quality ebooks provide a valuable resource for farmers, agricultural professionals and students. Experts from their fields share current knowledge and best practice techniques in layers of easy-to-navigate information, allowing readers to choose the level of detail they require.

Book 8 Sodic and Alkaline Soil, explains the causes, implications and impact of sodicity and alkalinity on soil structure and stability – including transient salinity and waterlogging. Animations, illustrations and case studies help us to understand the characteristics, processes, and impact of these constraints – and provides a practical manual for landholders wanting to optimise sodic and alkaline soil to achieve integrated management solutions.

Chapters:

• Overview of sodic and alkaline soil in WA
• Defining sodic and alkaline soil
• Impacts of sodic and alkaline soil
• Diagnosis
• Amelioration and mitigation