Agricultural and Biological Sciences
7 years ago

Saline irrigation devastates watermelon crops, threatens food security in coastal regions.

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Salinity and irrigation method affect crop yield and soil quality
Davor Romić, Gabrijel Ondrašek, Marija Romić, Mijo Vranješ, Dragutin Petošić

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Increasing salt concentrations in irrigation water affect watermelon production and soil quality. Saline drip irrigation helps plants resist salinity better than sprinkler irrigation. Drip irrigation with salt water changes the soil's ion composition significantly. Saline irrigation reduces plant yield.

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