Research Article | Published: 01 December 2006

Allelopathic effect of Morus alba and Toona ciliata on germination and seedling growth of field crops

R. Kaushal, K. S. Verma and K. N. Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 385-388 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-5IHGO7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Aqueous leachates of Morus alba and Toona ciliata leaves were evaluated for allelopathic effects on germination and growth of five field crops, viz. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum), Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Maize (Zea mays), Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and Soybean (Glycine max). The test crops were treated with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% leachates of tree leaves. Germination of all the test crops were reduced as compared to control at all the leachates concentration of Morus and Toona. Radicle and plumule length of Chickpea exhibited promotory behaviour when supplied with aqueous extract of Morus at concentrations ranging from 2-4%. Soybean also showed increased growth at 1% concentration of Morus leachates. Rest of the test crops, however exhibited reduction in its radicle and plumule length when supplied with Morus leachates at all the concentrations. Toona leachates on the other hand suppressed the radicle and plumule length of all the test crops at all the concentrations.

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Kaushal, R., Verma, K.S. and Singh, K.N., 2006. Allelopathic effect of Morus alba and Toona ciliata on germination and seedling growth of field crops. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(4), pp.385-388. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-5IHGO7

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