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Saline land in Gujarat to increase from 14% to 40% in 50 years
(Dilip Patel)
The main effect of soil salinity on plant growth is the reduction in water absorption. Despite sufficient soil moisture, the crop dries up and eventually dies due to lack of water absorption. Hence there is a shortage of food grains.
In view of the rapidly increasing population, it is imperative to make about 6.73 million hectares...
Gujarat has the highest salinity land in the country, loss of Rs 10,00...
Gandhinagar, 16 January 2021
Gujarat is the only region where coastal, geographical, desert coasts, riverside, low rainfall, deep groundwater irrigation are causing increasing problem of saline soil walkway. Deserts, seas, dams and boreholes have become a curse for the farmers of Gujarat.
White colour is found on alkaline soils. PH is less th...