Determination of Salinity Tolerances during Germination Period of Some Lentil (Lens Culinaris Medic.) Cultivars

In this study, in order to determine the resistance of registered lentil varieties to different salt concentrations during germination periods, this study was carried out in 2020 in University of Selcuk Faculty of Agriculture Department of Field Crops Laboratory in 4 replications according to the Randomized Plots Design. Cagil, Ciftci, Evirgen, Firat-87, Kafkas, Ozbek, Şakar, Şanlibey and Tigris varieties were used as materials in the study. The effects of different salt concentrations (0 (control), 30 mM, 60 mM, 90 mM and 120 mM) on germination rate, germination speed, average germination time and sensitivity index were investigated. As a result of the study, it was determined that there were decreases in all the traits examined compared to the control application due to the increase in salt concentrations in all varieties. Especially in 90 and 120 mM NaCl applications, it was determined that the salt tolerance of the varieties decreased. Lentil varieties have been differently affected by salt applications, and the presence of genetic variation between varieties has helped us identify salt-resistant varieties. The varieties most sensitive to salinity were determined as Evirgen and Tigris. When all parameters are evaluated together, Ozbek, Cagil and Şanlibey varieties have been determined as the best performing genotypes in terms of salt resistance.