Reclamation status of irrigated saline soils at the experimental site on the Mugan steppe

Abstract

The article informs about saline soils of irrigated lands of the Mugan steppe and the causes of its salinization. The research results show that in this area, in places where the condition of collector-drainage and irrigation networks is unsatisfactory, an increased level of groundwater mineralization and soil salinity has been identified. Where collector-drainage and irrigation systems operate efficiently, these indicators have decreased by 10–15 %. Comprehensive reclamation measures have been proposed to improve the condition of the lands in this region.