Magnesium in Saline Gypsum-Bearing Soils of Russia
Journal: Eurasian Soil Science
Year: 2023

Abstract Statistical analysis of 3802 samples of saline soils from different regions of Russia made it possible to substantiate preliminary conclusions about a higher proportion of magnesium in soils containing gypsum in comparison with gypsum-free saline soils. Gypsum is not a toxic salt and its presence does not cause an increase in salinity. Salinization is mainly related to sodium and magnesium salts, with the sodium percentage often exceeding the magnesium percentage. It is statistically su