Salinity levels EC (dS∙m−1)

Classification

Na+ (%)

Per cent Increase over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

0.4900

-

4.00

Saline

0.6733

37.40

6.00

Slightly saline

0.7700

57.14

8.00

Moderately saline

1.1333

131.28

10.00

Highly saline

1.3833

182.30

S. E. D.

0.0848

L. S. D.

0.1891***