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Pak. J. Bot., 41(6): 3075-3080, 2009. |
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Growth performance of VICIA SATIVA L. under saline conditions
PARVEEN AKHTAR1 AND FARRUKH HUSSAIN2
Abstract: Vicia sativa L., an annual winter growing leguminous plant, is a valuable source of protein and minerals for cattle. It was tested for salinity tolerance in laboratory and pot experiments using three levels of salinity viz., 5, 10, and 15dSm-1. It was observed that the germination and seedling growth declined at 10 and 15dSm-1 level of applied salt. The survival of seedling was affected severely in high salt concentration. Similarly various growth parameters including degree of branching, length of shoots and roots, fresh weight of shoots and roots declined at 10, and 15dSm-1 salinity levels. The present findings suggest that Vicia sativa can tolerate moderate levels of salinity and might be cultivated on marginal saline habitat as a source of fodder and nutrients to the soil.
1Jinnah College for Women and 2Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. |
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