Studying the Effect of Different Levels of Salinity Stress and Zeolite on the Performance of Aeluropus littoralis L.

Studying the Effect of Different Levels of Salinity Stress and Zeolite on the Performance of Aeluropus littoralis L. | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 16 September 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Studying the Effect of Different Levels of Salinity Stress and Zeolite on the Performance of Aeluropus littoralis L. Authors : Zahra Zamani 0009-0002-0945-3332 [email protected] , Reza Tamartash , Mehdi Ghajar , and zeinab jafarian 0000-0002-0853-9620 Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175803491.10171830/v1 121 views 93 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Salinity is a major environmental stressor that inhibits plant growth and metabolic processes. With soil salinization posing a challenge to agricultural systems, the use of natural amendments, such as zeolite, offers a promising strategy to enhance plant performance under saline conditions. This study investigated the effects of varying salinity levels combined with different concentrations of zeolite on the growth of the halophytic forage species Aeluropus littoralis . The experiment used a factorial design in a completely randomized setup with three replications, under controlled greenhouse conditions at the Faculty of Natural Resources in Sari. Salinity stress was applied at four levels: 0 (control), -3, -6, and -9 bar sodium chloride, while zeolite was applied at concentrations of 0, 2, and 4% (w/w) per kilogram of soil. The treatments were applied to A. littoralis seedlings, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Analysis of variance revealed significant effects of both salinity and zeolite on root length, stem length, and the fresh weight of aerial and underground parts. Mean comparison results showed that within each salinity level, measured traits improved with increasing zeolite concentration. Correlation analysis revealed significant relationships among all traits at the 1% probability level. These findings suggest that combining zeolite application with A. littoralis cultivation in salt-affected areas is an effective strategy to enhance plant growth and stress tolerance. This approach could contribute to the preservation of coastal ecosystems and support sustainable agricultural development in arid and semi-arid regions. Supplementary Material File (main.docx) Download 383.30 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 16 September 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords aeluropus littoralis clinoptilolite salinity stress soil amendment zeolite Authors Affiliations Zahra Zamani 0009-0002-0945-3332 [email protected] Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University View all articles by this author Reza Tamartash Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University View all articles by this author Mehdi Ghajar Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University View all articles by this author zeinab jafarian 0000-0002-0853-9620 Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 121 views 93 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Zahra Zamani, Reza Tamartash, Mehdi Ghajar, et al. Studying the Effect of Different Levels of Salinity Stress and Zeolite on the Performance of Aeluropus littoralis L.. Authorea . 16 September 2025. 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