A Comprehensive Evaluation of Soybean Germplasm Resources for Salt Tolerance During Germination.

ABSTRACT: Salt stress impedes normal development, compromises plant quality, and reduces crop yield. The germination phase in soybean marks the initial stage of its growth cycle. Characterizing salt tolerance during this period can help stimulate soybean growth in natural environments and aid the rapid screening of salt-tolerant soybean varieties. Our study characterized the salt tolerance of 36 soybean germplasms in culture dishes during the germination period. Soybeans were subjected to varying concentrations (0, 60, 120, and 180 mmol/L) of NaCl solution to simulate diverse levels of salt stress, and parameters such as germination energy, germination rate, and root length were measured. Statistical techniques such as analysis of variance, membership function, cluster analysis, and quadratic regres

SUBMITTER: Han L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902203 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature