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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the most important cereal worldwide, especially in Afghanistan. Soil salinity stress limits wheat production globally and in some Afghan arable lands. Identifying salinity-resistant genotypes through genetic resources is an effective strategy. Saline soils or water impair wheat growth by altering physiological processes. This study evaluated ten Afghan wheat cultivars for salinity resistance. Germination (root length) and growth traits (plant height, root length, and fresh weight) were measured under three NaCl levels: control, 100 mMol, and 200 mMol. The experiment followed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in pots under Kabul climatic conditions. Salinity at 200 mMol significantly reduced growth in all cultivars, while 100 mMol had milder effects, particularly on Wafer 15, Lalmi 15, and Dedhdadi 13, which were more resistant than Afghan 15 and Milad 13.

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Abiotic And Biotic Stresses Genotype Salinity Stress Wheat Growth

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Danishiar, S. Q., Tawfeeq , M. M., & Sherzai, F. A. (2026). Severe Effects of Salinity on Germination and Growth of Different Afghan Wheat Varieties. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 8(4), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v8i4.490
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