Soil salinity in soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) is an evolving problem on the Eastern Shore of MD. Soil salinization already caused loss of 850 acres of cultivated land during 2006-2017 in Somerset County. Soybean is a salt sensitive crop and its yield declines (60%) when salinity exceeds 5 ds m-1. In addition, higher levels of salinity can kill soybean plant and thus, causes complete crop failure. So far, no information is available on salinity tolerance potential of current soybean cultivars in MD. We will screen salt tolerant soybean cultivars on the basis physiological indices to provide the best alternative for salt affected soils.
Updated July 6, 2022:Submitted (Intellectual Property).
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