Figure 3. Effects of organic amendments on Pagoda tree (Sophora japonica Linn) (A) tree height, and (B) basal diameter in saline soil.

CK, non-amended control; GWC, green waste compost; SP, sedge peat; FR, furfural residue; GSF, green waste compost plus sedge peat plus furfural residue. Rates are indicated in the text but all amendments provided 4.5 kg of organic matter m⁻³. Treatments were applied in April 2010, and data was determined in October 2010, October 2011, and October 2012. Values are means+SEMs. Means in the same year followed by the same letter are not significantly different at p≤0.05 according to LSD.