Table 2.
Effect of treatments on mean percentage germination of soybean, at 72, 48 and 24 h, respectively.
| Treatment | Mean percentage germination at 72 h | Mean percentage germination at 48 h | Mean percentage germination at 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mM NaCl | 89.5 ± 1.697a | 86.0 ± 1.835a | 34.5 ± 2.563b |
| 100 mM NaCl | 82.5 ± 3.898a | 66.0 ± 4.834b | 1.00 ± 0.688a |
| 100 mM NaCl +1.0% EL2006 | 88.5 ± 3.647a | 70.5 ± 5.452ab | 0.50 ± 0.500a |
| 100 mM NaCl +1.0% MRS | 85.0 ± 3.591a | 74 ± 4.995ab | 1.00 ± 0.688a |
Data represents the mean ± SE (n = 80); in a column, different letters indicate values determined by Tukey’s multiple mean comparison significantly different at p < 0.05. Values with the same letters are not significantly different at p < 0.05.