About Us

Soil Salinity and Alkalinity Laboratory was conceived in 1951, similar to U.S. Salinity, CA, USA. In 1957, Soil Salinity and Alkalinity Laboratory was established officially in Alexandria City .Research work and routine analysis were initiated on irrigation and drainage water of EI-Behira, Dakhlaia, and Kafer El-sheikh Governorates, and their effect on soil and crop productivity .At a later time, Soil Salinity and Alkalinity Laboratory was joined to Soil, Water Research Institute (SWRI) as one of its research departments.