INVESTIGATION OF IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT ON SOIL SALINITY DEVELOPMENT BY ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNIQUE

KAMAN H., ÇETİN M., Kirda C.

BANGLADESH JOURNAL OF BOTANY, vol.45, no.3, pp.541-546, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: BANGLADESH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.541-546
  • Keywords: EM38, Irrigation, Drainage, Soil salinity, Soil sodicity
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

EM38 device of electromagnetic induction technique was utilized for soil salinity assessment in Akarsu and Yemisli irrigation districts having different quality and quantity irrigation sources. Calibration equations of EM38 readings (ECa) versus standard soil salinity (ECe) for the districts were found statistically representative. Salinity increased with the soil depth in Akarsu and Yemisli. Fresh water resource and excess irrigation water use prevented soil salinity development in Akarsu. Poor quality water use, on the other hand, caused to increase soil salinity in Yemisli.