Studies on soil water and salt balances and scenarios simulation using SaltMod in a coastal reclaimed farming area of eastern China

•Slow desalinization trend exists under the condition of rainfed and present drainage.•A more densely designed drainage system than the present one is not necessary.•Shallow drain depth in dry season and deep drain depth in rainy season is recommended.•Irrigation with saline river water is not sugge...

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