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IMPACT OF WATER MANAGEMENT ON SOIL DEGRADATION
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Author(s):
POOJA KAPOOR
Vol - 2, Issue- 3 ,
Page(s) : 88 - 93
(2011 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMST
Abstract
The dynamics of soil resources embrace the outcome of two antagonistic processes: degradation and regeneration. The net result of these interactions is important for human existence, since natural resources can only be safely exploited in the long run if regeneration counter-balances degradation.
Human interventions have a distinct influence on degradation as well as regeneration processes, but even without the presence of Man, natural degradation and regeneration processes occur although the speed and extent of these processes differ .
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