Research Article
Impact of Ca/Mg Ratios of Irrigation Water on Soil Properties and Crop Yields
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
R.A. Jakhar
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
M. Tahir
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
R. Noreen
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
N.M. Hassan
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
Fakhar Mujeeb
Soil Salinity Research Institute, Pindi Bhattian, Pakistan
Tamiru Abebe chekol Reply
please send the research matirals related to calcium and magenesiuem ratio in wheat crops
Andre Smith Reply
We have the same problem in South Africa with high Mg, Na and Cl in groundwater extracted for irrigation. Liming with CaCo3 to balance the high Mg have a positive effect on yield, quality and shelf life of vegetables. After rainfall most of the excess Mg and Na are leached from the profile.