Figure 3. The phenotype of Spartina alternifloratillering under 0‰, 15‰, 30‰ salinity in different developmental stages. The S. alterniflora seedlings were grown in greenhouse for 5 months. The different developmental stages of tillers were recorded by steremicroscope M165 FC (Leica, Germany). (a) 30 days; (b) 90 days; (c) 150 days. The red triangles represent the tillers.