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Table 4 Selection of optimal calcium concentration for tested alfalfa varieties

From: Effects of exogenous calcium on seed germination and physiological traits of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) seedlings

 

Membership function

 

L1

L2

L3

L4

germination rate

1

0.167

0.833

0

germination potential

0.731

0.038

1

0

germination index

1

0.520

0.467

0

vitality index

1

0.944

0.688

0

root length

0.628

1

0.534

0

bud length

0.697

1

0.722

0

dry weight

1

0.898

0.571

0

relative water content

1

0.920

0.532

0

MDA

0

0.081

1

0.160

POD

1

0.388

0.238

0

CAT

0

0.473

0.701

1

SOD

0.327

1

0

0.519

Pro

0

0.726

0.693

1

soluble sugar

0

1

0.6

0.6

Comprehansive evaluation

0.599

0.654

0.613

0.234

  1. L1: 0 mmol·L−1 CaCl2; L2: 5 mmol·L−1 CaCl2; L3: 25 mmol·L−1 CaCl2; L4: 50 mmol·L−1 CaCl2