The effect of sodium chloride salinity on germination and productivity of mung bean (Vigna mungo Linn.). | [Journal of Science and Technology • 2003]

Author(s):

1. Mussarat Jabeen: Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. Fazal Azim: Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Ibrar: Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

4. Farrukh Hussain: Centre of Biotechnology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

5. Ihsan-Ilahi: Centre of Biotechnology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract:

The germination was significantly declined at salinity levels of 5.0 dSm-1 and above in the laboratory experiment while in the pot experiment germination significantly reduced at salinity levels of 7.5 dSm-1 and above. Radicle and plumule lengths were also significantly reduced at 5.0 dSm-1 and higher levels of NaCl. Plant height, number of branches and number of leaves significantly decreased at 10.0 dSm-1 and higher levels of salinity. The number of seeds was significantly dwindled at 7.5 dSm-1 and above. Similarly, chlorophyll contents were also significantly low at 7.5 dSm-1 and higher concentrations. It was concluded that Vigna mungo might not show promising growth and productivity in saline habitats. However, under mild saline conditions it might be grown not only to supplement the crop yield, but also as a source of fodder and soil reclamation measure.

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Published: Journal: Journal of Science and Technology, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Year: 2003

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