Soil sodicity is best evaluated by the exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP); however, the
determination of this index is laborious and time consuming. Alternatively, the sodium …

Abstract The District of Bani Kenanah is home to natural reserves, forests, local agricultural
practices, and a multitude of historical and cultural sites. The majority of the population in the …

Soil salinity is best estimated by saturated paste extract (ECe), the most reliable monitoring
method to assess plant growth that is directly related to the field water content. However, this …

Restoration of the degraded rangelands in Jordan using mechanized water harvesting and
native species planting has become key to enhancing and maintaining the productivity and …

The aim of this study was to evaluate levels, sources, and spatial distribution of 6 metals in
soils under agriculture in the Jordan valley. A total of 127 surface soil samples (101 irrigated …

Archaeological structures are often filled with sediments and may serve as effective dust
traps. The physical parameters and chemical composition of archaeological soils in hilltop …

Ground data on spectral characteristics of Jordan's soils remain sparse, which makes the
interpretation of remote sensing datasets challenging. These are, however, very useful for …

This article describes and discusses a stamped sealing found at Middle Chalcolithic Tel Tsaf
(5th millennium BCE). This is the earliest stamped sealing found in the southern Levant. The …

The Decapolis city of Gerasa has seen occupation since the Bronze Age but reached its
zenith in the Roman to early Islamic period as a population centre and trading hub. Located …

In arid regions such as the Jordan valley, salinity and sodicity are major constraints to soil
quality and crop production. Accurate spatial determination of sodicity and salinity at field …