Table 2. Effect of Cd or Pb on seed relative germination rate, germination index, and germ length in tall fescue.
| Treatment | Relative germination rate (%) | Germination Index | Germ length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK | 100.00a | 13.74a | 7.12a |
| T1 | 25.00c | 2.16cd | 1.66d |
| T2 | 94.25a | 10.20b | 3.72b |
| T3 | 13.46c | 1.74d | 1.37d |
| T4 | 55.80b | 5.12c | 2.90c |
| T5 | 23.08c | 2.45cd | 1.35d |
Data are expressed as the means of three replicates (n = 3). Means in a column followed by different lower-case letter for each measurement are significant at Fisher’s protected least significant difference test at P = 0.05