Soil Salinity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the problem with soil salinity?
A
salts hold back water from plant roots - osmotic effect
2
Q
How is salt content in the soil measured
A
electrical conductivity
3
Q
Soil salinity is a _____ problem?
A
water
4
Q
How does growing a salt tolerant grass help to mitigate soil salinity
A
by tapping into the shallow water table, reducing salt migration and accumulation at the surface
- the roots add organic matter and increase carbon storage
5
Q
Which soil amendment had the most success?
Which crop was used to mitigate soil salinity?
A
Leonardite
Green wheatgrass
