Table 2.
Physicochemical property of experimental soils.
| Soil Parameters | Soil 1 (Slightly Saline soil) | Soil 2 (Non-saline soil) |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size distribution | ||
| Sand (%) | 15.5 ± 0.23a | 69.1 ± 0.87 |
| Silt (%) | 28.2 ± 0.57 | 14.2 ± .033 |
| Clay (%) | 56.3 ± 1.28 | 16.7 ± 0.72 |
| Texture | Clayey soil | Sandy loam |
| pH | 8.1 ± 0.11 | 7.8 ± 0.09 |
| EC (dSm−1) | 2.62 ± 0.07 | 0.28 ± 0.03 |
| Organic C (g kg−1) | 4.45 ± 0.17 | 2.92 ± 0.13 |
| Mineral N (mg kg−1) | 51.7 ± 1.78 | 39.6 ± 1.29 |
| Available phosphorus (mg kg−1) | 10.5 ± 0.92 | 16.3 ± 1.23 |
| Available potassium (mg kg−1) | 201.7 ± 4.28 | 89.7 ± 2.52 |
a
Mean ± standard error (n = 3).