A Topsoil Salinity Observatory for Arable Lands in Coastal Southwest Bangladesh

Abstract The research assesses soil salinity in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh, collecting a total of 162 topsoil samples between March 1 and March 9, 2024, and processing them following the standard operating procedure for soil electrical conductivity (soil/water, 1:5). Electrical condu...

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Main Authors: Showmitra Kumar Sarkar, Mafrid Haydar, Rhyme Rubayet Rudra, Tanmoy Mazumder, Md. Sadmin Nur, Md. Shahriar Islam, Shakib Mohammad Sany, Tanzim Al Noor, Shakil Ahmed, Myisha Ahmad, Annajmus Sakib, Sai Ravela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05447-1
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Summary:Abstract The research assesses soil salinity in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh, collecting a total of 162 topsoil samples between March 1 and March 9, 2024, and processing them following the standard operating procedure for soil electrical conductivity (soil/water, 1:5). Electrical conductivity (EC) measurements obtained using a HI-6321 advanced conductivity benchtop meter were visualized spatially using bubble density mapping. The map demonstrates that soil salinity in the region of interest ranges from 0.05 to 9.09 mS/cm. This dataset provides a critical resource for soil salinity-related research in the region, offering valuable insights to support decision-makers in understanding and mitigating the impacts of soil salinity in Bangladesh’s coastal areas.
ISSN:2052-4463