Table 5.
Effect of treatments on selected growth variables of potato.
| Treatment | Height gain (cm) | Leaf area (cm2) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mM NaCl | 37.275 ± 7.531a | 2851.261 ± 158.736a |
| 100 mM NaCl | 32.263 ± 5.739a | 2951.652 ± 180.931a |
| 100 mM NaCl +0.2% EL2006 | 34.838 ± 6.937a | 3358.082 ± 156.557a |
| 100 mM NaCl +0.2% MRS | 33.113 ± 6.129a | 2943.797 ± 234.763a |
| 150 mM NaCl | 38.9 ± 2.282a | 3045.75 ± 157.209a |
| 150 mM NaCl +0.2% EL2006 | 40.825 ± 1.723a | 2960.841 ± 87.894a |
| 150 mM NaCl +0.2% MRS | 40.063 ± 2.233a | 3076.615 ± 211.951a |
Data represents the mean ± SE (n = 48); 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.