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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2000 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 12 | Page No.: 1998-2000
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2000.1998.2000
Effect of soil salinity on the performance of some citrus rootstocks at seedling stage
Muhammad Akbar Anjum , Muhammad Abid and Farrukh Naved

Abstract: As salinity level of the soil was increased (ECe 1.65-8.0 ds m -1) survival percentage, plant height and number of leaves per plant were progressively decreased and toxicity symptoms (tip burning and defoliation) became more pronounced. The performance of Cleopatra mandarin was better at all the ECe levels. Troyer citrange was the most affected rootstock while Red rough lemon, Bitter sweet orange and Volkameriana in the middle.

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Muhammad Akbar Anjum , Muhammad Abid and Farrukh Naved , 2000. Effect of soil salinity on the performance of some citrus rootstocks at seedling stage. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3: 1998-2000.

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