Salinity levels EC (dS∙m⁻¹)

Classification

Spike length (cm)

Per cent Decrease over Control

Control (2.16)

Non-saline

13.767

-

4.00

Saline

11.667

15.24

6.00

Slightly saline

11.533

16.23

8.00

Moderately saline

10.800

21.55

10.00

Highly saline

10.500

23.73

S. E. D.

0.3949

L. S. D.

0.8798***