Research Article | Published: 01 December 2000

Problem and prospects to screen and identify multipurpose tree species to salinity

S. Jayaram, M. Ganapathy and G. Kuppuswami

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 357-359 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-U0T198 | Cite this article

Abstract

Screening of nine multipurpose tree species were studied to different salinity levels with a view to find out the tolerant species. Based on the visual scoring on injury symptoms and height growth, the tested tree species were classified into highly, moderately and less tolerant species. Casuarina equisetifolia withstood > 500 mM. concentration of salt solution and was rated as highly tolerant tree species while Acacia nilotica and Acacia auriculiformis as moderately tolerant species (400-500 mM). Casuarina equisetifolia recorded the minumum percentage of growth reduction over control. The tolerant species grown even under higher salt concentration while the less tolerant species ceased to grow above 300 mM.

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Jayaram, S., Ganapathy, M. and Kuppuswami, G., 2000. Problem and prospects to screen and identify multipurpose tree species to salinity. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(4), pp.357-359. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-U0T198

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2000

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