Title | Reclamation of salt-affected high boron soils in western Kern County |
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Two experiments were conducted in the west side of Kern County to evaluate and develop appropriate reclamation procedures for salt-affected high boron soils. The experiments consisted of sprinkler irrigation applied at two rates with straw, gypsum, and slip-plowing. The reclamation was primarily in response to depth of water percolating through the soil profile and that neither amendments nor slip-plowing facilitated reclamation. Soluble salts were reduced to safe levels throughout 5-foot soil profiles by application of about 5 acre-feet of water. Reduction of boron and exchangeable sodium to safe levels required approximately 15 acre-feet of water. No resalinization occurred upon fallowing leached soil profiles for 12 months. |
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Bingham, F. T. : F. T. Bingham was Professor of Soil Science and Chemist in the Experiment Station, Riverside
Marsh, A. W. : A. W. Marsh was Irrigation and Soils Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service, Riverside.
Branson, R. : R. Branson was Soils and Water Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service, Riverside.
Mahler, R. : R. Mahler was Staff Research Associate, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, Riverside.
Ferry, G. : G. Ferry was formerly Farm Advisor, Kern County, now County Director, Kings County.
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Publication Date | Feb 1, 1972 |
Date Added | Sep 17, 2014 |
Copyright | © The Regents of the University of California |
Copyright Year | 1972 |
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