The book is a critical evaluation of the latest knowledge on the utilization and management of alkali wastelands. It is hoped that bringing information together in one volume will not only contribute to the advancement of knowledge on the subject but also help to solve the food problem of the country as also the other parts of the world affected adversely with the similar type of problem lands. The book will be immensely useful to post-graduate students, teachers, researchers, extension personnel and planners entrusted with the development of wastelands.
1. Historical Development 2. Nature and Properties; 3. Land Development and Leaching; 4. Drainage Methods; 5. Reclamation; 6. Agronomic and Cultural Practices; 7. Irrigation Practices; 8. Alkali Tolerance of Plants; 9. Crop Production Practices; 10. Post Reclamation Behaviour; 11. Alternate Land Use; 12. Socio-Economic Crieteria.