The Salt Marshes on the North Coast of Porto Rico examines how coastal marshes respond to drainage, irrigation, and salinity as crops like sugar cane are reared. It explains what makes these soils unique and how salt content, groundwater depth, and soil texture affect plant growth and disease risk.
This edition compiles field observations and chemical analyses from several marsh areas, detailing the upper black humus layer, the white calcareous subsoil, and the persistent moisture that shapes agricultural potential. It highlights practical findings about when marsh land can be reclaimed for cane production and what conditions promote healthy yields without root problems.
- How salinity sources in marsh soils influence cane growth and root health
- Which salt components (bicarbonates, chlorides, sulfates) most affect plants
- How groundwater depth changes root contact and plant response
- Guidance on managing salts when planning reclamation projects
Ideal for readers of agricultural science and land reclamation, this work offers grounded, data-driven insights into turning marshes into productive cropland.