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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. soil science
  3. soil
  4. soil types
  5. chemical soil types
  6. sodic soils

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sodic soils

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Definition

  • Information A nonsaline soil containing sufficient exchangeable sodium (Na) to adversely affect crop production and soil structure under most conditions of soil and plant type. The sodium adsorption ratio of the saturation extract (SARe) is at least 13.

    Source: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

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