Effect of Salinity on <I>Prosopis juliflora</I> during Early Growth Phase

Abstract

Prosopis juliflora, a popular firewood species was exposed to salinity artificially in the laboratory and field experiment. The mild dose (0.5 and 1.0%) has stimulated growth and biomass parameters. It was found that salinity effect was more in germination than later stage i.e. 6 month and 1 year.