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PJB-1991-34

Effect of salinity on growth and nutrient content of pearl millet grown in desert sand and gravel

S.M. ALAM AND S.S.M. NAQVI
Abstract

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Sand or gravel culture techniques were used ti study the effect of saline irrigation water on the growth and nutrient contents of pearl milles . plant height and dry matter yield significantly decreased with increase in salinity levels. Salinity caused an increase in N.P, Ca , Na , Fe, and Mn and decrease in K content of the leaves.

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