What are the = causes of soil salinization?

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G_Ozdilek
Nov 3, 2016

Using saline water for irrigation and irrigating fields under sunny hours with lots of water.

Explanation:

If you use saline water for irrigation, salt is added to soil. Therefore it is a cause of soil salinization.

Second important issue if irrigating agricultural fields under hot hours with extra amounts of water. This will cause evaporation of water, but some salt stays on soil.

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