MINERAL SALT CONTENT IN THE WATER OF THE VOGHJI RIVER CATCHMENT BASIN (ARMENIA): ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON IRRIGATED SOILS AND CROPS

Authors

  • A.L. Varagyan Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection, YSU, Armenia
  • G.A. Gevorgyan Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of NAS of RA
  • V.M. Varagyan Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection, YSU, Armenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:B/2018.52.3.204

Keywords:

mineral salts, irrigation properties, agricultural risks

Abstract

Agricultural risks of mineral salt (Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, Na+, SO42- , Cl- , CO32- , HCO3- ) content in the water of the Voghji River catchment basin were assessed. Water sampling and hydrochemical analyses were implemented in July and September 2017. The results of the study showed that anthropogenic salt level in the Voghji River water site located downstream from Kapan Town and in the area of the Norashenik River mouth may have posed serious health risks to irrigated soils and crops.

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Published

2018-11-20

How to Cite

Varagyan, A.L., G.A. Gevorgyan, and V.M. Varagyan. 2018. “MINERAL SALT CONTENT IN THE WATER OF THE VOGHJI RIVER CATCHMENT BASIN (ARMENIA): ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON IRRIGATED SOILS AND CROPS”. Proceedings of the YSU B: Chemical and Biological Sciences 52 (3 (247):204-10. https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:B/2018.52.3.204.

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 3 (247) (2018)

Section

Biology

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