Evaluation of salinity tolerance of canola germination. Sims et al. The traditional approach to the cropping of arid lands has been to use conventional cultivars and modify the soil and water to meet the needs of the crop, or to make genetic selections from established cultivars for improved performance under arid conditions. Saline soils and saline irrigation waters present potential hazards to canola production.
Germination is one of the most critical periods for a crop subjected to salinity.
In an effort to develop the low erucic acid cultivars, the plant breeders are at the same time attempting to look for seedlings, which are tolerant to salinity. Shafii et al. The tolerance of canola to salinity during germination however has not been reported. The objective of this study was to evaluate the germination response of canola to a wide range of cultivars, salinity levels, temperatures, and to determine their interactions. The covered petri dishes were arranged in an incubator in a randomized complete block experimental design with one block per shelf over four shelves.