by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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Soil salinisation<\/strong> is known to be a major problem<\/a> worldwide. Saline and alkaline soils, however, can still constitute an important agricultural reserve<\/strong> and thus ensure food security. Provided, of course, that appropriate management techniques can be implemented. This is underlined by, among others, a recent Chinese publication<\/a> in the journal Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering.<\/p>\n In the study, in particular, scientists from the China Agricultural University<\/strong> (CAU) in Beijing reviewed a number of good practices including irrigation with fresh water and groundwater control, ground cover and construction of a deep insulation layer, balancing nutrients and salt ions through fertilisation, and more.<\/p>\n