Salinity levels EC (dS∙m−1)

Classification

Mg2+ (%)

Per cent Increase over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

1.2933

-

4.00

Saline

1.9667

52.07

6.00

Slightly saline

2.3300

80.16

8.00

Moderately saline

2.5200

94.85

10.00

Highly saline

2.9100

125.00

S. E. D.

0.3521

L. S. D.

0.7846*