Figure 6

Pearson’s correlation matrix between different growth and yield parameters under control and salt stress conditions during 2017 and 2018. Correlation matrix of different dependent variables with independent variables (ecotypes) under control stress conditions during 2017. SI seed integument epidermis, P-Par pericarp parenchyma, P-epi pericarp epidermis, Sily silymarin, Flavo flavonoids, Phe Phenolics, AW achene width, AL achene length, A.P achene/plant, TAW thousand achene weight, A.C achene/capitulum, CD capitulum diameter, NOF number of flowers, SPL short peduncle length, MPL main panicle length. Blue box represents negative correlation, while red for positive correlation.