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Question : Which element is responsible for causing soil salinity ? At what concentration does the soil become saline ? |
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Answer» Solution :• Soil SALINITY is the salt content in the soil. Salts are a natural component in soils and water. • The ions responsible for salination are : `Na^(+), K^(+), Ca^(2+), MG^(2+) and Cl^(-)`. Soil becomes SALINE at a high soluble salts concentration (0.2% or above) or 500 ppm sodium (sodic soil). |
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