Paper Details

PJB-1994-35

SALT TOLERANCE STUDIES ON PANICUM ANTIDOTALE RETZ.

EJAZ RASUL, TAHIR RIZWAN SOHAIL AND KHALID MAHMOOD
Abstract

---

Salt tolerance of Pallicum antidotale Retz., was studied using gravel culture with root medium electricaI conductivity (EC) levels ranging from 3 to 20 dS/m. Salinity decreased the seed germination and plant powth. A 50% relative-to-control reduction in dry mass yield was observed at EC 15.9 dS/m. Na contents in plant shoots increased whereas K contents decreased in response to increasing salinity. Ca concentration exhibited non-significant variation over control. CI contcnt alongwith N and protein percentage increased with increasing root medium salinity.

To Cite this article:
Download