The effects of subsoiling in saline water-irrigated wheat fields on crops and soil

The northwest region of China is one of the country's most significant grain-producing areas and possesses abundant saline water resources for development. However, it is also the most susceptible to drought and water scarcity. A study conducted over two winter wheat and two spring wheat seasons in this arid region examined the response to saline irrigation under rotary and subsoiling tillage management.
We believe our results have important implications for improving wheat productivity, water use efficiency, and carbon pool quality, all of which are crucial for national food security and sustainable agricultural development.