Soil Structure: The Roles of Sodium and Salts

Presentation
Publication Date: October 2011 | Publication Number: az1414 Download presentation slides

Soil structure plays a critical role in water movement, root growth, and overall soil health. This presentation explains how sodium and soluble salts influence soil aggregation, dispersion, and infiltration through their effects on clay particles. Understanding these relationships helps guide irrigation management and soil amendment decisions to maintain productive, well-structured soils.