Salinity levels EC (dS∙m−1)

Classification

Cl− (meq 100 g−1)

Per cent Increase over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

75.00

-

4.00

Saline

91.33

21.77

6.00

Slightly saline

113.00

50.66

8.00

Moderately saline

125.67

67.56

10.00

Highly saline

131.00

74.66

S. E. D.

7.8951

L. S. D.

17.5903***