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Reclamation of salt-affected high boron soils in western Kern County
Authors
F. T. BinghamA. W. Marsh
R. Branson
R. Mahler
G. Ferry
Authors Affiliations
F. T. Bingham was Professor of Soil Science and Chemist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; A. W. Marsh was Irrigation and Soils Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service, Riverside; R. Branson was Soils and Water Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service, Riverside; R. Mahler was Staff Research Associate, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, Riverside; G. Ferry was formerly Farm Advisor, Kern County, now County Director, Kings County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 41(8):195-211. DOI:10.3733/hilg.v41n08p195. February 1972.
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Abstract
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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