Salinity levels EC (dS∙m−1)

Classification

Mg2+ (%)

Per cent Increase over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

1.2867

-

4.00

Saline

1.4267

10.88

6.00

Slightly saline

1.5600

21.24

8.00

Moderately saline

1.6667

29.53

10.00

Highly saline

1.8167

41.19

S. E. D.

0.0423

L. S. D.

0.0944***