This study aimed to investigate the relationship between electrical conductivity and Na+, and K+ in the water table and in the solution of soils with different levels of salinity under flooded rice. For rice cultivation, soils with exchangeable sodium percentages of 5.6% 9.0% 21.2% and 32.7% were selected. Prior to flooding, soil solution collectors were installed at depths of 5, 10, 20 and 40cm. After flooding, soil solution and water layer samples were collected weekly until 91 days after onset of irrigation, for the analysis of electrical conductivity and Na+. The content of these attributes in the water table were related to the values at each depth, and there was a significant positive association for all attributes at all depths. The highest average correlation was obtained for the electrical conductivity, so its estimation in the soil solution can be obtained easily through the water table, using a portable conductivity meter.
electrical conductivity; sodium; Oryza sativa
