ALLEVIATION OF SOIL SALINITY EMPLOYING ORGANIC AMENDMENTS TO RESTORE
FERTILITY AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION -A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Abstract
Agricultural practices modified the soil quality considerably inputs to
the soil in terms of irrigation, fertilizer, and crop variety influenced
soil fertility. The quality and quantity of irrigating water modify
soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties and productivity.
Soil is affected by natural and anthropogenic activities, and it is
reflected in different agricultural lands. Salinity is one of the
significant issues affecting agriculture by; increasing the soil salt
content and modifying the mineral composition turn imbalances the
organic matter, biotic community, and biogeochemical cycling.
Agricultural, domestic, and industrial activities produce various
organic wastes recycled for soil quality improvement. These organic
sources can be converted to organic matter of soil and balance
exchangeable ions, and manage the soil properties. This review paper is
prepared by referring to the research and review articles published in
reputed journals concerning soil quality, salinity and reclamation of
saline soil using organic wastes, composts, vermicompost and organic
matter. The comprehensive study of research exhibits that the organic
matter from the biowastes can be a resource for modifying the saline
soil and improving crop production.