Prolonged alkali water irrigation: impacts of treatment strategies on soil health and microbial dynamics
Abstract Background The extent of natural salt-laden groundwaters used for irrigation is increasing worldwide, which is a fast-emerging threat to agroecosystems and global food security. The salt buildup in the soil is linked to deteriorated soil chemical, physical, and biological health and decreas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-11-01
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Series: | Ecological Processes |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-024-00559-9 |