Table 3.
Effect of salt concentrations (0, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 dS/m) on total chlorophyll content in leaf tissue of Spinacia oleracea grown under hydroponic condition
| Salt concentration (dS/m) | Chlorophyll a (mg/g) | Chlorophyll b (mg/g) | Total chlorophyll (mg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.47 ± 0.16a | 0.54 ± 0.02e | 3.73 ± 0.02a |
| 4.0 | 2.19 ± 0.02b | 1.35 ± 0.01a | 3.54 ± 0.02b |
| 6.0 | 2.23 ± 0.02b | 1.10 ± 0.01c | 3.33 ± 0.01c |
| 8.0 | 1.74 ± 0.03c | 1.25 ± 0.01b | 3.10 ± 0.06d |
| 10.0 | 1.59 ± 0.03cd | 0.75 ± 0.03d | 2.47 ± 0.02e |
| 12.0 | 1.44 ± 0.02d | 0.54 ± 0.03e | 1.95 ± 0.03f |
Data is mean ± standard error (SE) scored and followed by a, b, c, d, e, and f letters indicating that there is a significant difference and level of significance at p ≤ 0.05 among treatments by DMRT.