Which increased consequence occurs when intensive irrigation mobilizes salts?

💡 Explanation

Mobilized salts cause increased *osmotic potential*, resulting in 'slaking': soil aggregates disaggregate upon wetting due to internal stresses. Because of osmotic potential, soil instability increases, rather than enhanced biochemical activity or quicker temporary soil infiltration.

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