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Reclamation of salt-affected high boron soils in western Kern County

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  • Bingham, F. T.
  • Marsh, A. W.
  • Branson, R.
  • Mahler, R.
  • Ferry, G.

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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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  • Bingham, F. T. & Marsh, A. W. & Branson, R. & Mahler, R. & Ferry, G., 1972. "Reclamation of salt-affected high boron soils in western Kern County," Hilgardia, California Agricultural Experiment Station, vol. 41(8).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:hilgar:381928
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