Effect of Salinity on Growth Parameters and Relative Water Content in Rhizophora mucronata Lam

Abstract

The response of Rhizophora mucronata Lam. to salinity was studied by understanding its physiological parameters. Growth response of the plant under saline conditions were measured by monitoring the shoot and leaf length of plants grown under different concentrations of salt. Leaves are the main organ system involved in generating energy for growth and development of plants. The growth reduction caused by salt stress mainly causes changes in leaf function, so leaves were used for the study. Relative water content (RWC) was determined to observe the plant water status under salt stress which showed the plant’s ability to tolerate salt