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Identification Code

PP00212

Project title

Complex hydrogeological survey S 1:25000 of Beshkent valley to reveal reasons of reclamation state aggravating and development of recommendations on their restoration.

Project location

The Republic of Tadjikistan.

Rubric

68.05.23

Rubric (SIC ICWC)

01.20.02

Project duration

1994-1995

Project manager

Skvaletsky E.N., Rakhmonov B.R. The Republic of Tadjikistan, Dushanbe

Summary

Field studies of irrigated lands, reclamation structures as well as collector-drainage network were carried out. Archives and fund materials of past studies were considered. Complex program on natural conditions study and irrigated lands reclamation improve­ment was developed. Effectiveness of deep plowing and other rec­lamation measures was studied to increase soil productivity. Con­ditions of ground water formation, ways of recharge and discharge, irrigation role in ground water recharge were established. Elements of common ground water-salt balance on irrigated lands.

Key words

Reclamation; drainage; irrigation; salinity; ground waters

Bibliography

Authors - Rakhmonov Â., Ergashev M. Title - "Irrigation impact on soils salinity in Beshkent valley" Papers of Soil Science TNII, Dushanbe, 1998