Table 4 Effect of X. badius inoculation on seed germination and seedling growth of L. multiflorum Lam. under different NaCl-induced salt conditions
NaCl concentration (%) | Germination rate (%) | Shoot height (cm) | Seedling fresh weight (g) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-inoculated | 0.00 | 93.29 ± 2.01a | 22.61 ± 1.01a | 5.64 ± 0.55b |
0.40 | 76.51 ± 1.74b | 18.33 ± 1.54bc | 4.76 ± 0.62c | |
0.80 | 52.74 ± 4.63d | 14.67 ± 1.63d | 3.22 ± 0.43d | |
X. badius-inoculated | 0.00 | 90.67 ± 1.89a | 26.14 ± 1.29a | 7.20 ± 0.18a |
0.40 | 85.69 ± 3.22ab | 23.29 ± 1.22a | 6.05 ± 0.39b | |
0.80 | 64.52 ± 2.98c | 18.83 ± 1.98bc | 4.27 ± 0.47c | |
Two-way ANOVA | ||||
Salt | 34.710*** | 6.408** | 383.828*** | |
X. badius | 18.866*** | 142.712*** | 372.925*** | |
Salt × X. badius | 3.272* | 9.544*** | 10.846*** | |