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Growth, ionic and water relations of three mangrove species viz. Avicennia marina, Ceriops tagal and Rhizophora mucronata werestudied in different seawater concentrations (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%).All mangrove species showed optimal growth at 50% seawater. Relativelymore biomass was accumulated by R. mucronata while C. tagalhad the tallest individuals. Tissue water potential became more negativewith the increase in salinity and stomatal conductance was decreased in allplants. Higher stomatal conductance was noted in R. mucronata,followed by A. marina and C. tagal. Sodium and chloride ionsincreased with the increase in salinity and this accumulation was muchhigher in A. marina.
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Khan, M.A., Aziz, I. Salinity tolerance in some mangrove species from Pakistan. Wetlands Ecology and Management 9, 229–233 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011112908069
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