Previous work has shown that a short non-saline sprinkling, following saline sprinkling, increased crop growth. We incorporated this finding into an investigation of two approaches to the conjunctive use of saline and non-saline water sources for sprinkler irrigation of potatoes viz., (i) mixing waters prior to application, and (ii) keeping waters temporally separate, that is commencing each ir...

In many arid and semiarid regions, saline playas represent a significant source of unconsolidated sediments available for aeolian transport, and severe saline dust storms occur frequently due to human disturbance. In this study, saline dust storms are reviewed systematically from the aspects of concept, general characteristics, conditions of occurrence, distribution and ecological impact. Our r...

BACKGROUND Inhaled hypertonic saline is used for bronchial challenge and sputum induction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We studied the effects of saline aerosol inhalation before each exercise session in an 8-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. METHODS This was a double-blind randomized parallel controlled trial, conducted at an out-patient clinic. Sixty-ei...

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introduction: iron is found in different forms in the soil. in the primary minerals, iron is found as fe3+ or fe2+ which converted to fe2+ and released in unsuitable reduction conditions. minerals such as sulfide or chlorine and bicarbonate can affect and change the different forms soil fe. feas these elements are abundance in groundwater or soil, they are capable to react chemically with fe an...

PURPOSE To explore the effects of methane-rich saline (CH4 saline) on the capability of one-time exhaustive exercise in male SD rats. METHODS Thirty rats were equally divided into to three groups at random: control group (C), placebo group (P) and methane saline group (M). Rats in M group underwent intraperitoneal injection of CH4 saline, and the other two groups simultaneously underwent intr...