Table 2. Effect of exogenous NaHS on wheat growth parameters under stressed conditions.
| Concentration of NaHS treatment (mM) | CK | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant height (cm) | 12.103 a (100) | 10.827 b (89.5) | 11.173 ab (92.3) | 11.357 ab (93.8) | 10.893 b (90) |
| Root length (cm) | 12.627 a (100) | 11.400 a (90.3) | 12.077 a (95.6) | 11.903 a (94.3) | 11.357 a (90) |
| Fresh weight (mg/plant) | 283.109 ab (100) | 256.769 b (90.7) | 283.251 ab (100) | 288.367 a (101.9) | 274.209 ab (96.9) |
| Dry weight (mg/plant) | 32.920 a (100) | 28.949 b (87.9) | 30.760 ab (93.4) | 31.387 ab (95.3) | 31.696 ab (96.3) |
Notes.
The growth index was investigated on 7 dpi. CK:healthy control. The data are presented as the mean ± SD (n = 15); a, b and c mean significant differences at P < 0.05 for the same row; The data shown in brackets is the percentages of the control group.