Saline-alkali soil reclamation and utilization in China: progress and prospects

Saline-alkali land is an important underutilized resource in China that could complement arable land and maintain the food security.• China has made great progress in saline-alkali soil reclamation and utilization, and developed customized technologies for these soils.• In the future, comprehensive management strategies should be implemented by integrating traditional saline-alkali soil management practices and new technologies to increase crop tolerance.