The effect of salinity on seed germination and growth parameters of field pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) seed contains a large amount of proteins, amino acids, sugars, carbohydrates, vitamins A and C, calcium and phosphorous, and hence it is widely used for many purposes. Although field pea has moderate requirements for its growth, it is sensitive to increased salt content...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of field and vegetable crops, Novi Sad
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Ratarstvo i Povrtarstvo |
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| Online Access: | http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-3944/2010/1821-39441002523J.pdf |
| Summary: | Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) seed contains a large amount of proteins, amino acids, sugars, carbohydrates, vitamins A and C, calcium and phosphorous, and hence it is widely used for many purposes. Although field pea has moderate requirements for its growth, it is sensitive to increased salt content in soil. This research included eight varieties (Javor, Jantar, Partner, Kristal, Pionir, Junior, Trezor, Dukat) developed at Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Novi Sad. Sodium chloride solutions of various concentrations (0, 50, 100 and 150 mM) were added in growing media to simulate saline conditions. The following were subsequently determined: seed germination, seedling length, fresh and dry weight of seedlings and 1000-seed weight. Among the analyzed varieties, variety Jantar expressed a high level of tolerance to increased salt content in growing media under laboratory conditions. |
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| ISSN: | 1821-3944 2217-8392 |