Abstract
ABSTRACTInternal erosion in composite stream banks can have negative effects on agricultural lands due to seepage, which can be affected by soil properties. We document the effects of physical and chemical properties of bank materials on the dimensions of cavities caused by internal erosion along the middle reach of the Atrak River. The goals were to (1) identify physico-chemical soil factors, (2) select significant factors affecting cavity dimensions, and (3) identify soil properties that could be used as indicators for future soil quality conservation programmes. Soil samples from nine locations with, on average, 25 cavities per 100 m, along a 50-km reach of the river were analysed. Using discriminant and factor analyses, five principal soil factors were identified, among which soil dispersion and Ca2+ content most influenced cavity dimensions. The sodium adsorption ratio and total dissolved salts for the non-cohesive layer were found to be the most important quality-related properties.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
