Salinity levels EC (dS∙m−1)

Classification

Cl− (meq 100 g−1)

Per cent Increase over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

50.00

-

4.00

Saline

81.67

63.36

6.00

Slightly saline

92.33

84.66

8.00

Moderately saline

102.33

104.66

10.00

Highly saline

115.67

131.34

S. E. D.

13.9044

L. S. D.

30.9790***