This book explains how dispersive soils behave and why they cause problems in agricultural, environmental and engineering settings. It describes dispersion as a process driven by interacting chemical, physical and hydrological factors, rather than focusing only on sodicity. Drawing on research from soil science, hydrology and geotechnical engineering, the book outlines practical approaches for identifying and managing dispersive soils. It provides guidance on prevention and remediation strategies that improve soil stability and support sustainable land management. This book is available as a paperback from CSIRO publishing [186 pages]. #
Contents:
1: Understanding dispersive soils: Moving beyond sodicity
2: Formation and distribution of dispersive soils
3: Chemical physics of dispersive soils
4: Impacts on agriculture and management of dispersive soils
5: Irrigation and dispersive soils
6: Impacts of dispersive soils on ecosystems, environments, and infrastructure, and possible solutions
7: Identification of dispersive soils
8: Knowledge gaps and future perspectives in dispersive soils research