soil salinization
[/sɔɪl ˌsælɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: soil salinizations
salinização do solo
1. The process by which soluble salts accumulate in soil, typically caused by irrigation, evaporation, or natural weathering, leading to increased soil salinity that can impair plant growth
Soil salinization has become a major problem in agricultural regions with arid climates and intensive irrigation practices.
A salinização do solo tornou-se um problema grave em regiões agrícolas com climas áridos e práticas intensivas de irrigação.
2. The degradation of soil quality through the accumulation of salts such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, or calcium sulfate
Soil salinization reduces crop yields and makes land unsuitable for cultivation.
A salinização do solo reduz a produtividade das culturas e torna a terra inadequada para o cultivo.
Soil salinization is a critical environmental and agricultural concern in Brazil, particularly in the Northeast region where irrigation expansion and arid climate create ideal conditions for salt accumulation. In the USA, especially in western states with intensive agricultural irrigation, soil salinization is managed through drainage systems and crop rotation practices. The term appears frequently in scientific literature addressing food security and sustainable agriculture in developing nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
salt in the wound (metaphorical reference to worsening soil conditions)
render land barren (consequence of advanced soil salinization)
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