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  • Environmental Science
  • Agronomy
  • Ecology

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  • Salt-affected resources limit freshwater and land use globally.
  • Salinization is worsening due to climate change, causing ecosystem degradation and impacting food security.
  • Agro-ecosystems are particularly vulnerable, with yield and quality declining sharply above salinity thresholds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges posed by environmental salinization.
  • To highlight traditional and advanced strategies for ameliorating salt-affected lands.
  • To emphasize the role of integrated data and biotechnology in addressing salinity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on salinization impacts and management.
  • Analysis of traditional ameliorative strategies like conservation agriculture.
  • Exploration of emerging biotechnological and ecoengineering solutions.

Main Results:

  • Salinity causes severe, long-lasting ecosystem damage, including desertification and biodiversity loss.
  • Traditional methods offer cost-effective salinity control, especially in developing nations.
  • Remote sensing, integrated data, and advanced biotechnologies provide scalable solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of salt-affected areas requires a combination of traditional and innovative approaches.
  • Integrated data and policy support are crucial for preventing ecosystem degradation.
  • Biotechnology and ecoengineering hold significant promise but require further research and ethical consideration for large-scale application.