https://doi.org/10.51514/JSTR.6.1.2024.5-11
Vinay Kumar, Vihaan Rajput and Rinki Suryavanshi
ABSTRACT
In coastal regions where populations concentrate, salt brought by oceanic winds settles in the soil, posing a question: does salt (NaCl) presence in rainfall and soil affect seed sprouting? Experiments with varying salt concentrations (0.4g, 1.4g, 2.4g in 250ml water) were conducted using three seed types: high (Cotton), medium (Bean), and low (Buckwheat) saline tolerance. 250ml water was sufficient for the entire experiment duration. Seeds were planted and watered daily for seven days. Results showed Cotton as most tolerant, Bean as moderately tolerant, and Buckwheat as least tolerant. It was found by measuring the stem length of cotton, beans and Buckwheat, which was 9.6cm, 4.3cm and 0cm was observed with 2.4g of salt water. Buckwheat showed sensitivity to water quantity, then the other two seeds. These findings highlight Cotton’s resilience to saline water variations compared to the other two seeds.
Keywords: Saline Tolerance, Cotton Seeds, Beans etc.