Use of saline drainage water for irrigation: Imperial Valley study

Abstract It is contended that there is potential to expand irrigated agriculture through the increased use of saline waters for irrigation. Two kinds of evidence are given to support this contention. Literature is cited to document the successful use of saline waters for irrigation around the world, even when conventional management was employed. Results of a field test are presented to document the feasibility of facilitating the use of saline water for irrigation through the development of new crop/water management strategies and practices.

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