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Author Cui, G.; Lu, Y.; Zheng, C.; Liu, Z.; Sai, J. url  openurl
  Title Relationship between soil salinization and groundwater hydration in Yaoba Oasis, Northwest China Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Water Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 175  
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  Abstract Precipitation is scarce and evaporation is intense in desert areas. Groundwater is used as the main water source to develop agriculture in the oases. However, the effects of using groundwater on the ecological environment elicit widespread public concern. This study investigated the relationship between soil salinity and groundwater characteristics in Yaoba Oasis through in situ experiments. The relationship of the mineral content, pH, and main ion content of groundwater with soil salt was quantitatively evaluated through a gray relational analysis. Four main results were obtained. First, the fresh water area with low total dissolved solid (TDS) was usually HCO3− or SO42− type water, and salt water was mostly Cl− and SO42−. The spatial distribution of main ions in groundwater during winter irrigation in November was basically consistent with that during spring irrigation in June. However, the spatial distribution of TDS differed in the two seasons. Second, soil salinization in the study area was severe, and the salinization rate reached 72.7%. In this work, the spatial variability of soil salinization had a relatively large value, and the values in spring were greater than those in autumn. Third, the soil in the irrigated area had a high salt content, and the salt ion content of surface soil was higher than that of subsoil. A piper trilinear diagram revealed that Ca2+ and K+ + Na+ were the main cations. SO42−, Cl−, and HCO3− were the main anions, and salinization soil mainly contained SO42−. Fourth, the changes in soil salt and ion contents in the 0–10 cm soil layer were approximately similar to those of irrigation water quality, both of which showed an increasing trend. The correlation of surface soil salinity with the salinity of groundwater and its chemical components was high. In summary, this study identified the progress of irrigation water quality in soil salinization and provided a scientific basis for improving the oasis ecosystem, maintaining the healthy development of agriculture, managing oasis water resources, and policy development. Our

findings can serve as a reference for other, similar oasis research.
 
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  Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Place of Publication Editor  
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  Call Number THL @ luqianxue.zhang @ Cui2019 Serial 46  
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Author de Paz, J.-M.; Sánchez, J.; Visconti, F. url  openurl
  Title Combined use of GIS and environmental indicators for assessment of chemical, physical and biological soil degradation in a Spanish Mediterranean region Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication Journal of environmental management Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 79 Issue 2 Pages 150-162  
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  Abstract Soil is one of the main non-renewable natural resources in the world. In the Valencian Community (Mediterranean coast of Spain), it is especially important because agriculture and forest biomass exploitation are two of the main economic activities in the region. More than 44% of the total area is under agriculture and 52% is forested.

The frequently arid or semi-arid climate with rainfall concentrated in few events, usually in the autumn and spring, scarcity of vegetation cover, and eroded and shallow soils in several areas lead to soil degradation processes. These processes, mainly water erosion and

salinization, can be intense in many locations within the Valencian Community.

Evaluation of soil degradation on a regional scale is important because degradation is incompatible with sustainable development. Policy makers involved in land use planning require tools to evaluate soil degradation so they can go on to develop measures aimed at protecting and

conserving soils.

In this study, a methodology to evaluate physical, chemical and biological soil degradation in a GIS-based approach was developed for the Valencian Community on a 1/200,000 scale.

The information used in this study was obtained from two different sources: (i) a soil survey with more than 850 soil profiles sampled within the Valencian Community, and (ii) the environmental information implemented in the Geo-scientific map of the Valencian Community digitised on an Arc/Info GIS. Maps of physical, chemical and biological soil degradation in the Valencian Community on a 1/200,000 scale were obtained using the methodology devised. These maps can be used to make a cost-effective evaluation of soil degradation on a regional scale.

Around 29% of the area corresponding to the Valencian Community is affected by high to very high physical soil degradation, 36% by high to very high biological degradation, and 6% by high to very high chemical degradation. It is, therefore, necessary to draw up legislation and to establish the policy framework for actions focused on preventing soil degradation and conserving its productive potential.
 
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  Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor  
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  Call Number THL @ luqianxue.zhang @ dePaz2006 Serial 47  
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Author Darwish, T.; Atallah, T.; Francis, R.; Saab, C.; Jomaa, I.; Shaaban, A.; Sakka, H.; Zdruli, P. url  openurl
  Title Observations on soil and groundwater contamination with nitrate: A case study from Lebanon-East Mediterranean Type Journal Article
  Year 2011 Publication Agricultural Water Management Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 99 Issue 1 Pages 74-84  
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  Abstract The impact of agricultural practices on soil–groundwater quality in the sub-humid Bekaa plain of Lebanon-East Mediterranean was monitored in four fields (F) between July 2007 and July 2009. These were occupied by continuous mint (F1), summer potato/wheat/potato (F2), lettuce/lettuce/potato/wheat/summer potato (F3) and table grapes (F4). N input calculated on a two-year basis, was in the following ascending order F4, F2, F3 and F1. Soil samples, analyzed down to 200 cm depth, showed high nitrate and chloride concentrations at the end of the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Soil chloride and nitrate peaks recorded in October 2007 and 2008 disappeared below 200 cm overwinter. The calculated N biannual discharge ranged from 130 (F4), to 516 (F2), to 778 (F1), to 879 kg ha−1 (F3). Groundwater quality was studied in 21 wells distributed along a sequence stretching from the Litani River to the eastern water dividing line. Based on the nitrate concentrations, the well located at the top of the water dividing line was the only one suitable for drinking purposes. Eight wells were mildly contaminated, therefore suitable for irrigation purposes except for sensitive crops. Twelve wells, positioned in the plain, showed a nitrate level exceeding 200 mg L−1. Protecting the soil and groundwater quality is a top priority to maintain the ecological and agricultural functions of water.  
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  Call Number THL @ luqianxue.zhang @ Darwish2011 Serial 48  
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Author Ali, R.; Salama, R.; Pollock, D.; Bates, L. openurl 
  Title Geochemical interactions between groundwater and soil, groundwater recycling and evaporation in the ORIA Type Book Whole
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Publisher CSIRO Land and Water Place of Publication Editor  
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  Call Number THL @ luqianxue.zhang @ Ali2002 Serial 50  
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Author Jesús Carrera, Juan J. Hidalgo, Luit J. Slooten, Enric Vázquez-Suñé url  doi
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  Title Computational and conceptual issues in the calibration of seawater intrusion models Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Hydrogeology Journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 18 Issue Pages 131-145  
  Keywords Coastal aquifers; Inverse modelling; Numerical modeling  
  Abstract The inverse problem of seawater intrusion(SWI) is reviewed. It represents a challenge because of both conceptual and computational difficulties and because coastal aquifer models display many singularities:(1) head measurements need to be complemented with density information; (2) salinity concentration data are

very sensitive to flow within the borehole. Data problems can be reduced by incorporating the measurement process within model calibration; (3) SWI models are extremely sensitive to aquifer bottom topography; (4) the initial conditions may be far from steady state and depend on the location and type of sea-aquifer connection. Problems with aquifer geometry and initial conditions can be addressed by parameterization, which allows for modification during inversion. The four sets of difficulties can be partly overcome by using tidal response and electrical conductivity data, which are highly informative and

provide extensive coverage. Still, SWI inversion is extremely demanding from a computation point of view. Computational improvements are discussed.
 
  Address J. Carrera : J. J. Hidalgo ()) : L. J. Slooten : E. Vázquez-Suñé, Spain e-mail: juan.hidalgo@upc.edu  
  Corporate Author Institute of Environmental Ass Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18, 08034 Barcelona, e-mail: juan.hidalgo@upc.edu Thesis  
  Publisher IAH Place of Publication Editor Springer  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 1431- 2174 (online: 1435-0157) ISBN (up) Medium  
  Area 'Hydrogeology'; 'groundwater modelling' Expedition Conference  
  Notes Approved yes  
  Call Number MGRE @ redha.menani @ Serial 51  
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