Germination and phenological phases of sorghum under saline soil conditions

Tashkent State Agrarian University, 100140 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

^* Corresponding author: tds.bio@mail.ru

Abstract

Young sorghum seedlings face significant challenges in saline soils, often failing to survive the germination phase due to their low tolerance to salt stress and external adverse conditions. This article explores the developmental stages of sorghum in relation to soil salinity levels, focusing on optimal conditions for germination and early growth. Key findings highlight the importance of timely leaching of harmful salts and precise irrigation management to support seedling establishment. Notably, reducing irrigation frequency from four to three times under water-scarce conditions proves detrimental to sorghum growth in saline soils. The study provides valuable insights into improving sorghum cultivation in salt-affected environments. The outcomes prove that in order for sorghum seedlings to grow well in saline soils, it is not advisable to reduce irrigation from 4 to 3 in water shortage conditions.