Sodic soil

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Soils vary depending on various chemicals present. Sodic soils are characterized by a disproportionately high concentration of sodium (Na) in their cation exchange complex. They are usually defined as consisting an exchangeable sodium percentage greater than 15%. These soils tend to occur within arid to semiarid regions and are innately unstable, exhibiting poor physical and chemical properties, which impede water infiltration, water availability, and ultimately plant growth.

Sodic is an adjective of the noun sodium, a chemical element belonging to the alkali metal group.

Sodic soil or soil sodicity may refer to: