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EZZAT FINDI
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the PH. Therefore, when a water analysis indicates high PH level, it may be
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a sign of a high content of carbonate and bicarbonates ions.
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Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC)
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RSC= (CO3-+HCO3-)-(Ca2++Mg+2)
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Introduction to Irrigation Principles Dr. EZZAT FINDI
Trace elements:
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An element at a given concentration in water may be immediately toxic
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to a crop because of foliar effects if sprinkler irrigation is used. If furrow
irrigation is used, it may require a number of years for the element to
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accumulate to toxic levels, or it may be immobilized in the soil and never
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Irrigation waters containing more than 1.0-ppm boron (B) may cause
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