The laboratory is charged to Develop through Basic and Applied Research;

• New Knowledge, and Technology
• Solutions to problems of crop production on salt-affected lands
• Sustainability of irrigated agriculture
• Prevention of degradation of surface and groundwater resources
  by saline salts, toxic-elements, pathogens, and pesticides

In addition to increasing the quantity of the food supply, irrigation agriculture contributes to a plethora of agricultural products.

A large proportion of the fruits, nuts, and vegetables is produced on irrigated lands in California and other western states.

Irrigation agriculture also contributes to forage, fiber, industrial (paper, rubber, resins, solvents, etc.), medicinal, and ornamental products.

The research provided by the Salinity Laboratory plays an strong role in meeting the challenges of a future faced with the problems of decreasing and marginal soil and water resources and an increasing world population .

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