Soil salinity is the salt content in the soil; the process of increasing the salt content is known as salinization. Salt is a natural element of soils and water. Salinization can be caused by natural processes such as mineral weathering or the gradual withdrawal of an ocean. It can also be caused by artificial processes such as irrigation.
Read more about Soil Salinity: Causes of Soil Salinity, Natural Occurrence, Dry Land Salinity, Salinity Due To Irrigation, Consequences of Salinity, Regions Affected
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