Salinity and sodicity influence on Taramira (Eruca sativa), A medicinal crop

Abstract

Seeds of Taramira (Eruca sativa) as medicinal plant were sown in a pot study under various salinity cum sodicity levels. Out of different levels tested, 4 dSm^-1+ 13.5 (mmol L^-1)^1/2 treatment got maximum biomass yield (34 gpot^-1). It was declined due to salinity increase. At 10 dSm^-1 + 30 (mmol L^-1)^1/2 minimum biomass yield (22.33 gpot^-1) was gotten. Results also indicated decrease (%) of biomass yield over lowest level of salinity cum sodicity. Least reduction % over control (15.73) was attained by 5 dSm^-1 + 25 (mmol L^-1)^1/2 treatment showing better tolerance. Growth least reduction % over control was ranging from 15.73% to 34.32% due to toxic salts. This variation was linked with toxic influence of salts on plant growth. At the nutshell, Taramaria (Eruca sativa) was produced maximum growth under 4 dSm^-1+ 13.5 (mmol L^-1)^1/2.