Saline and Sodic Soils
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- May 15, 2025
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Course Information
Want to understand how excess salts and sodium affect your soil and what to do about it?
Our Saline and Sodic Soils course explains the basics of salinity and sodicity. You'll learn how these conditions affect soil health and plant growth and get practical tips to manage soil problems effectively. Our course has something for everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. You don't need any experience to enroll!
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Who is this for?
- Anyone curious about soil science
- Growers/Gardeners
- Agronomists
- Teachers
Key Topics Covered
- Causes of saline and sodic soils
- Impacts of salinity and sodicity on soil properties and plant growth
- Strategies to manage saline and sodic soil conditions
Course Objectives
Once you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Identify causes of saline and sodic soils;
- Describe how saline and sodic conditions affect soil properties;
- Describe how saline and sodic conditions affect plant growth; and
- List strategies for managing saline and sodic conditions.
CEU Credit Opportunity
This course provides 0.5 CEU in Soil & Water Management for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) certified through the American Society of Agronomy.
Course Length
This is a self-paced online course and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.
Enroll now and start your learning journey!
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