Distinguishing water salinity threshold through irrigation for maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield

Abstract Irrigation with water containing salt in excess can affect crop development. This be due to unsustainable irrigation or the itself had higher content. Water scarcity around globe may also lead using that contains salt. Thus this research was conducted determine threshold value of salinity enable maize maintain acceptable growth and measure yield saline water. Treatments laid out a Completely Randomized Block (CRD) which consisted five replications; T0 (control): tap water, T1: 1.5 dS/m (750 ppm), T2: 2.5 (1250 ppm) T3: 3.5 (1750 sodium chloride (NaCl). Results showed much greater effect on rate. Factors were more significantly affected by plant height, leaf area, dry weight, corn length, diameter cob. study proven saltwater started at could maize. However, dS/m, still positive yield. Eventhough, reduce production, it is feasible for grow certain level salinity. Therefore, cultivation concentration considered regimes agriculture areas experience scarcity.