Analysis and Study of the Soil Resource Akdala Irrigation District in Aletai Area of Xinjiang

Yin Chunyan;Liu Hu;Wang Feng;Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Scieces;Soil and Water Conservation Bureau of Wushen Banner;Institute of Water Resources for Pastoral Area Ministry of Water Resources;

Akdala irrigation area;;resource;;soil nutrients;;appropriate farming;;soil survey

Construction of irrigation is important in development of agriculture and animal husbandry in thenorthern Xinjiang. Because the‘desert oasis irrigation agriculture'is a typical characteristic, soil conditions ofthe irrigation area play a fundamental role. Therefore, correct evaluation of soil resources in irrigation districtcan ensure the rational development and utilization of water and soil resource and sustainable development ofagriculture and animal husbandry. In this paper, taking Xinjiang Aletay area akdala irrigation district as theresearch object, through investigation of the soil quality status of irrigation area, data collection, samplecollection and laboratory analysis, the author analyzed the soil fertility, nutrient, salinity and variation of traceelements. The coefficient of the classification and evaluation of soil resources in Xinjiang was adopted to makea quantitative evaluation of the comprehensive quality of irrigated soil. The results proved that the area wassuitable for agriculture development and optimum for animal husbandry development, and the study couldprovide technical references for irrigation planning, construction and management in arid desert area in thenorthern Xinjiang.