Effect of amendments to sand to increase the moisture level for the growth of bajra (Pennisetum typhoides S & H) under salinity stress

Abraham, M. and Iyengar, E.R.R. (1976) Effect of amendments to sand to increase the moisture level for the growth of bajra (Pennisetum typhoides S & H) under salinity stress. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 10 (2). pp. 115-121.

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Abstract

In pot trials with P. typhoides [= P. americanum] grown in seashore sand and irrigated with diluted sea water of 20 000 p.p.m. or tap water, application of vermiculite, FYM and especially both increased m.c. in the substrate and plant growth, but also increased accumulation of Na in roots, K in stems and Ca, Mg and Cl in other plant organs when irrigated with sea water

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Cent. Salt and Marine Chemicals Res. Inst., Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India.
Subjects: Soil Science and Microbiology
Crop Improvement
Divisions: Millet
Depositing User: Mr B Krishnamurthy
Date Deposited: 08 May 2012 15:05
Last Modified: 08 May 2012 15:05
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/5134

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