Effect of Salt Stress (NaCl) on Germination and Early Seedling Parameters of Three Pepper Cultivars (Capsicum annuum L.)

L.) cultivars which were Beldi, Baklouti and Anaheim Chili. Experimental treatment included 7 concentrations of NaCl (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 g/l). Results indicated that all investigate traits were affected by salt stress. Salt stress affected on germination parameters and radicle and plumule length. Fresh weight and dry weight of evaluated seedlings was also affected. Anaheim Chili cultivar was shown to be the most restraint cultivar to salt stress in comparison to Beldi and Baklouti cultivars.