The publication of this Handbook was supported by the Russian Federation

Chapter 3 references
1
Averianov, S.F. 1978. Salinity control within irrigated lands. Moscow. 276 pp. (in Russian)
2
Aidarov, I.P. 2012. Ecological basis for land amelioration. Moscow. 177 pp. (in Russian).
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Reks, L.M. & Korolkova, T.M. 1971. Determinations of  the content of  salts and the initial salinity distribution pattern within a 
soil-sediment layer. Pochvovedenie, 2: 65-78. (in Russian)

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Chapter 4. The rational use of saline and alkaline soils (with examples from Ukraine)
Chapter 4. 
The rational use of saline and alkaline soils (with 
examples from Ukraine)
In this chapter the main approaches and principles of  integrated management of  water and 
land resources are described and amelioration measures are classified. Technological, innovative, 
informational and methodological issues of  the use and conservation of  salt-affected soils as well 
as synergistic aspects of  their amelioration and management are presented. The general objective 
is to improve self-regulation mechanisms of  ecosystems, sustainability of  natural resources and the 
combined effects of  ameliorative management and land use measures for solving problems and 
achieving a green economy.
4.1. Classification of amelioration measures