Vermicompost humates as a salinity mitigator in the germination of basil

ABSTRACT: This study determined the effect of vermicompost humates as salinity mitigator in germination and morphometric characteristics basil varieties seedlings, tolerant sensitive to salinity, subjected diluted 1/60 (v/v) 0, 50 100 mM NaCl a completely randomized design with four replications. The rate percentage germination, root length, shoot height, fresh dry-weight were measured. showed differential response, highlighting Napoletano most tolerant. Vermicompost biostimulant effects on variables evaluated, allowing that variety improve growth, increasing tolerance variety.