Proceedings of the Second Meeting of the International Network of Salt-Affected Soils (INSAS)

Proceedings of the Second Meeting of the International Network of Salt-Affected Soils (INSAS)
Title Proceedings of the Second Meeting of the International Network of Salt-Affected Soils (INSAS) PDF eBook
Author Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher Food & Agriculture Org.
Pages 123
Release 2023-10-24
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9251381917

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The proceedings of the second meeting of the International Network of Salt-Affected Soils (INSAS) contain the abstracts of the papers presented during the workshop in Tashkent (22–26 May, 2023). The papers provide the up-to-date scientific knowledge and practical solutions for four topics: (1) mapping, assessing and monitoring of salt-affected soils; (2) sustainable management of salt-affected soils: practices and policy; (3) halophyte and saline agriculture and its effect on soil health; (4) integrated soil and water management under saline/sodic conditions. Under the first topic, modern techniques (geophysics, remote sensing, NIR spectroscopy) for mapping and monitroing of salt-affected soils as wel as mapping of environmental susceptibility to soil salinization in dry regions were presented. Under the second topic, different approaches to reclaim saline and sodic soils and improve seed germination including the use of different organic and inorganic amendments, organic biostimulants, biochar and phytoremediation were discussed. Moreover, biodiversity of salt-affected soils and its change along salinity gradient as well as the impact of soil enzymes on the structure and function of soil microbial communities and how soil degradation is associated with specific soil microbiota were reported. Policy gaps on addressing soil salinity were analyzed and further steps how to integrate agenda on SAS into existing agricultural policies were proposed. The results of Participatory Rural Appraisal approach to survey among farmers were provided. Under the third topic, the results on testing different conventional and non-conventional crops in field trials on salt-affected soils irrigated by fresh and saline water were reported. The influence of soil properties on growing halophytes was considered. Under the fourth topic, the ways to optimize the use of poor-quality irrigation water in agriculture were discussed. Some studies reported about the results of modeling of salt and water transport in soils for estimation of leaching requirement or root zone soil salinity. Several studies reported about the negative aspects of using brackish water leading to secondary soil salinization and sodification. For salt-affected areas with groundwater use for irrigation, the approach combining the Food Systems Approach and integrated water resources management was proposed to address the interdependent challenges of food and water security.

Global Symposium on Salt-Affected Soils: Outcome document

Global Symposium on Salt-Affected Soils: Outcome document
Title Global Symposium on Salt-Affected Soils: Outcome document PDF eBook
Author Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher Food & Agriculture Org.
Pages 28
Release 2022-05-04
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9251361428

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The GSAS21 was held virtually on the Zoom platform on 20-22 October 2021 and was attended by over 4 000 participants. The objective of the symposium was to combine science, policy, and practice to evaluate the issues related to salt-affected soils and to formulate a strategy for the implementation of Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management in the areas affected by salinity and sodicity. The GSAS21 symposium was structured around three main themes focusing on: 1) Assessment, mapping, and monitoring of salt-affected soils; 2) Integrated soil – water – crop solutions in rehabilitation and management of salt-affected areas; 3) Agenda for action to prevent and rehabilitate salt-affected soils, protect natural saline and sodic soils, and scale-up sustainable soil management practices. The fourth session on testimonies from the field was organized to showcase the good practices illustrating the rehabilitation and sustainable use of salt-affected soils. The symposium included more than 70 oral presentations, presented over 17 hours of parallel sessions. Recordings of the presentations can be accessed via . In addition, 58 posters were open for public voting during the GSAS. Over 67 000 votes have been received which helped identify three winners of the poster session. The posters are available from . The recommendations presented in this document aim to support decision-making and innovative actions to minimize the challenges posed by soil salinity and sodicity, thereby assisting in the augmentation of global food security and ecosystem protection through salt-affected soils management in impacted regions.

Proceedings - International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils

Proceedings - International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils
Title Proceedings - International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils PDF eBook
Author International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils (1980, Karnal)
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Pages 231
Release 1981
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Proceedings

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International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils

International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils
Title International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils PDF eBook
Author International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils (1980, Karnal)
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International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils

International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils
Title International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils PDF eBook
Author International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils (1980, Karnal)
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Proceedings Indo-Hungarian Seminar Management of Salt Affected Soils

Proceedings Indo-Hungarian Seminar Management of Salt Affected Soils
Title Proceedings Indo-Hungarian Seminar Management of Salt Affected Soils PDF eBook
Author Darnal Indo-Hungarian Seminar Management of Salt Affected Soils (India, 1977)
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Pages 240
Release 1978
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