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Irrigation performance and waterlogging and salinity

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Irrigation and Drainage Systems

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This paper describes the processes by which irrigation development may induce waterlogging and salination of land. The harm done by this type of waterlogging and salination is briefly discussed as well as the available remedial measures. Three illustrative cases are also described. Finally, some specific suggestions are made on the coverage of irrigation induced waterlogging and salination in an irrigation performance assessment.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, TU Delft, the Netherlands

    L. K. Smedema

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Smedema, L.K. Irrigation performance and waterlogging and salinity. Irrig Drainage Syst 4, 367–374 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01103714

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