Author(s): Dhenge AR, Kamble BM, Shinde KM, Kale SD, Kothule KS and Arya Satheesan

Abstract: An experiment entitled, “the spatial variability of infiltration rates in sodic soils of KASBE Digraj of Sangli District” was conducted in March 2023. Total 23 soil samples site were selected representing sodic soils of KASBE Digraj village. These sodic soils were analyzed for its physical and chemical properties, infiltration rates of selected locations. The research further explores infiltration rates in sodic soils of KASBE Digraj, unveiling spatial and temporal variability widely from 0 to 210 mm per min, with notable differences between specific sites. An analysis of the cumulative infiltration rates over time highlighted the sodic soil’s ability to absorb and retain more moisture, with values increasing from 113.91 mm at 2 minutes to 362 mm at 90 minutes. Correlations between cumulative infiltration rates and physico-chemical properties revealed that positive associations with electrical conductivity (0.355*) and negative relationships with calcium carbonate (-0.361*), bulk density (-0.434**), exchangeable sodium (-0.471**) and cation exchange capacity (-0.351*).

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