Salinization:

♤ It is the process of accumulation of salts, such as sulphates and chlorides of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, in soils in the form of a salty (salic) horizon.

♤ It is quite common in arid and semi arid regions.

♤ It may also take place through capillary rise of saline ground water and by inundation with seawater in marine and coastal soils.

♤ Salt accumulation may also result from irrigation or seepage in areas of impeded drainage.