This article throws light upon the ten main criterions for the evaluation of irrigation water. The criterions are: 1. Salinity Hazard or Total Soluble Salt Concentration 2. Sodium Hazard 3. Salt Index 4. Bicarbonate Hazard 5. Boron Concentration 6. Chloride Concentration 7. Soluble Sodium Percentage 8. Magnesium Hazard 9. Nitrate Concentration 10. Lithium. Criteria # […]
Evaluation of Irrigation Water: 10 Main Criterions
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Soil Erosion by Water
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This article throws light upon the six main factors affecting soil erosion by water. The factors are: 1. Rainfall 2. Slope of the Land 3. Vegetation 4. Tillage 5. Nature of the Soil 6. Presence of High Water Table. Factor # 1. Rainfall: Precipitation is the most forceful factor causing soil erosion. Raindrop impact exerts […]
Management of Land Eroded by Water
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After reading this article you will learn about the biological and mechanical methods for the management of land eroded by water. A. Biological Method: I. Agronomial method, and II. Agrostological method. I. Agronomical Method: 1. Growing Cover Crops: Sod-like crops, such as grass, sannhemp, berseem, groundnut offer excellent soil protection against erosion by water. Such […]