*2.2. Growth Parameters*

For the measurement of growth parameters, two uniform plants were randomly selected from each biological replicate. Plant height and root length was measured using a meter rod from the surface of the soil to the tip of the plant. Pots were filled with water to gently uproot the randomly selected plants and averaged. The length of five roots was taken by using a meter rod from the uprooted plants and averaged. These samples were cleaned and washed with distilled water, and root and shoot were separated by a pair of scissors. After cleaning, the fresh weight of root and shoot was taken by using a digital balance (Uni Block AUX220, Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan). These samples were oven-dried (Memmert-110, Schawabach, Germany) at 70 ◦C for 72 h to take dry weight by using a digital balance.
