Saline Water Irrigation in Agriculture

Dear Colleagues,

As an important water resource on Earth, saline water is particularly important to agricultural production and regional social development in areas with a shortage of freshwater resources. Reasonable saline water irrigation can not only achieve a certain yield but also significantly improve the quality of agricultural products. At present, water salinity higher than 5g/L in some regions has been successfully used for irrigation. The threshold values of saline water irrigation for some major crops have also been determined through experiments, and drip irrigation has been considered to be the most effective method of irrigation with saline water. However, in practical applications, significant differences have been obtained for saline water irrigation due to the influence of water quality, climate, soil type, crop varieties, irrigation systems and methods, and other factors. This proposed Special Issue of Agronomy will enhance people's understanding of the theory, methods, technologies, and models of saline water irrigation in agricultural production and promote the exchange of relevant research and experience, especially to provide technical support for agricultural production for food security in the world today. In this Special Issue, we aim to exchange knowledge on any aspect related to saline water irrigation in agriculture. Research papers, communications, and review articles are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Xiaobin Li
Dr. Junpeng Zhang
Guest Editors

Dr. Songrui Ning
Guest Editor Assistant

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