I used magnetic water as a treatment in some plant species.After applying treatment I found that Na+ uptake and Na+/k+ ratio was decreased as compared to control plants.is it good effects for my plant species?
Yes , very much , reduction in Na/K ratio means , the toxic effect of Na is reduced due to stoichiometric replacement of Na by K. If K concentration is increased , we need simultaneously higher N as well to maintain the nutrient balance between N and K . This is how , it will lead to beneficial effect on plant growth and development ..
Yes, It is beneficial effect on the plant growth, as Dr Anoop said
This also cannot be directly related to any beneficial effect. For some halophytes, very high NaCl (> 500 mM) results in severely depressed growth due to hormonal downregulation, but still Na/K ratio is further reduced with increasing substrate NaCl in parallel to extreme increase in NO3 accumulation.
I think , we are debating for non-saline/sodic conditions , if i am not mistaken ..
i was asking about overall plant situations.i agree with Mr Gederts levinhs in case of halophytes.
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