scholarly journals Exploiting the Allelopathic Potential of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Artemisia absinthium and Psidium guajava against Parthenium hysterophorus, a Widespread Weed in India

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhriti Kapoor ◽  
Rinzim ◽  
Anupam Tiwari ◽  
Amit Sehgal ◽  
Marco Landi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Parthenium Hysterophorus ◽  
Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽  
Artemisia Absinthium ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Root And Shoot Length ◽  
By Products

Artemisia absinthium and Psidium guajava are powerful sources of secondary metabolites, some of them with potential allelopathic activity. Both the species grow together in India with a weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) that is becoming extremely invasive. The aim of the present research was to test the allelopathic effect of A. absinthium and P. guajava aqueous leaf extracts on seed germination, seedling growth (shoot and root length), as well as some biochemical parameters (enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, photosynthetic pigments, osmolytes, and malondialdehyde by-products) of P. hysterophorus plants. Leaf extracts of both A. absinthium and P. guajava constrained the germination and seedling development (root and shoot length), affected pigment content (chlorophylls, carotenoids), stimulated the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and increased the level of malondialdehyde by-products of P. hysterophorus plants. Non-enzymatic antioxidants (glutathione and ascorbic acid) in P. hysterophorus leaves were, conversely, negatively affected by both leaf extracts tested in the present experiment. Although A. absinthium was more effective than P. guajava in impacting some biochemical parameters of P. hysterophorus leaves (including a higher EC50 for seed germination), P. guajava extract showed a higher EC50 in terms of root inhibition of P. hysterophorus seedlings. The present study provides the evidence that A. absinthium and P. guajava extract could be proficiently exploited as a botanical herbicide against P. hysterophorus.

Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Parthenium hysterophorus L. on the Germination and Shoot Growth of Two Native Species

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 4348-4351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Hu ◽  
Zhong Hua Zhang ◽  
Bao Qing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Parthenium Hysterophorus ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Plantago Asiatica ◽  
The Impact

In order to evaluate the allelopathic potential of an exotic invasive weed,Parthenium hysterophorusL., the effect of different concentrations of aqueous extracts (5%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) prepared from leaves ofP. hysterophoruswere studied on the seed germination and seedling shoot growth of two common native herbs,Plantago asiaticaL. andYoungia japonica(L.) DC., through laboratory bioassays. The aqueous leaf extracts at the concentrations of 25%, 75% and 100% significantly inhibited the seed germination and seedling shoot growth of two target species. There was complete failure of seed germination ofY. japonicain 75% and 100% aqueous leaf extracts. The inhibitory effect increased with increasing extract concentration. These results suggested that allelopathy may play a role in the impact ofP. hysterophorusinvasion on native plant recruitment of invaded communities in southern China.

scholarly journals Allelopathic potential of Parthenium hysterophorus on wheat, Triticum aestivum. rice, Oryza sativa, soybean, Glycine max and pigeonpea, Cajanus cajan

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Goverdhan Singh Thakur ◽  
Shriram Kunjam
Keyword(s):  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Glycine Max ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Cajanus Cajan ◽  
Parthenium Hysterophorus ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Allelopathic Potential

Allelopathic effects of Parthenium hysterophorus were studied on seed germination and seedling growth of Triticum aestivum, Oryza sativa, Glycine max and Cajanus cajan. The shade dried leaves of Parthenium hysterophorus were soaked in distilled water for 24 hours at room temperature to obtain aqueous extract and sterilized seeds were treated with 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% concentration of P. hysterophorus leaves aqueous extract. The germinated seeds were counted every day to observe mean germination time. It has been found that significant time is taken to germinate with increasing concentration. It has been also observed that germination percentage, root length, shoot length and seedling vigour value were reduced at >2% as compared to control. The 10 % aqueous extract showed the maximum inhibitory effect on seedling growth. In the present investigation, the leaves aqueous extract of P. hysterophorus had strong inhibiting effects on seed germination and seedling growth. It is necessary to keep this weed under check at the emerging stage at agro crop field so that crop growth constraint may be avoided

scholarly journals Allelopathic Effect of Chrysanthemum Procumentens on the Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Beans Phaseolus Vulgaris

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Kemi Akinwunmi ◽  
Esther Odunsi ◽  
Chizi Amadi
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Hydrolytic Enzymes ◽  
Allelopathic Effect ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Total Soluble Sugar ◽  
Extract Concentration ◽  
Seedling Root ◽  
Root And Shoot Length

The present study was undertaken to assess the allelopathic effect of Chrysanthemum procumentens in relation to germination and growth of bean seedling. C. procumentens reduced germination and suppressed early seedling growth of beans. With increase in extract concentration from 20 mg ml-1 to 60 mg ml-1, a gradual decrease in seed germination evaluated by reduction in the concentration of biomolecules such as total protein, total soluble sugar and amylase activities; and increase in the activities of hydrolytic enzymes such as proteases, Lipases and Arginase occurred. The longest seedling root and shoot lengths were recorded on day 1 at 20 mg ml-1 extract concentration while the shortest seedling root and shoot length were recorded on day 6 at 80 mg ml-1 extract concentrations. It was noted that the reduction in germination and suppression of seedling growth observed in this study were concentration and time dependent. The result suggested that C. procumentens had good allelopathic potential which reduces germination and plant growth.

scholarly journals Response of walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf aqueous extracts, on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in agri-silvi system of Uttarakhand

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-415
Author(s):  
Abhishek Bahuguna ◽  
Sandhya Bahuguna ◽  
Birendra Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Seedling Growth ◽  
Juglans Regia ◽  
Wheat Variety ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Root And Shoot Length

Effect of different doses of aqueous extracts of walnut leaf was studied on germinating seeds and early seedling growth of wheat variety (cv. VL-616) recommended for hills under West Himalayan agri-silvi system. Seven treatments comprised of distilled water control (0%), 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% concentration of leaf extracts were treated. The effect of aqueous extracts was found inhibitive; indicate a direct proportional relationship with concentration dependent manner on seed germination and subsequent seedling growth of wheat. The wheat variety exhibited extent of phytotoxicity at 60% extracts application in comparison to untreated control. Invariably there was a decrease in first count, germination, seedling root and shoot length, seedling fresh and dry weight and vigour index with increasing aqueous extracts concentration on germinating wheat, however the shoot length was observed maximum at 60% concentration.

scholarly journals Screening of Allelochemicals in Miscanthus sacchariflorus Extracts and Assessment of Their Effects on Germination and Seedling Growth of Common Weeds

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1313
Author(s):  
Bimal Kumar Ghimire ◽  
Myeong Ha Hwang ◽  
Erik J. Sacks ◽  
Chang Yeon Yu ◽  
Seung Hyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Photosynthetic Pigment ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Ion Leakage ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Miscanthus Sacchariflorus ◽  
Root And Shoot Length

There is increasing interest in the application of bioherbicides because they are less destructive to the global ecosystem than synthetic herbicides. Research has focused on reducing the dependence upon synthetic herbicides by substituting them with environmentally and economically sustainable bioproducts. Allelopathic phytochemicals may be an efficient method for controlling weeds, benefitting both the environment and human health. This study addressed the allelopathic potential of Miscanthus sacchariflorus (MS) extracts on the germination, plant growth, biomass, and biochemical parameters (electrolyte leakage, photosynthetic pigments, and antioxidant enzyme activities) of weeds using laboratory and field experiments. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) showed the presence of 22 phenolic compounds, including Orientin, Luteolin, Veratric acid, Chlorogenic acid, Protocatechuic acid, p-Coumaric acid, and Ferulic acid. Leaf extracts of M. sacchariflorus either completely suppressed or partially reduced seed germination and affected the development of weed seedlings (root and shoot length), in a dose-dependent manner. Aqueous extracts of M. sacchariflorus reduced the fresh weight and dry weight, affected the photosynthetic pigment content (chlorophylls, carotenoids), influenced the electrolyte ion leakage, and stimulated the activity of antioxidant enzymes in a species-specific manner. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that the phenolic compound composition of M. sacchariflorus correlated with the variables tested, indicating that the phytochemicals present in the plant extracts of M. sacchariflorus are a potential source of bio-herbicides.

scholarly journals Allelopathic evidence in exotic guava (Psidium guajava L.)

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 1359-1362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiani Elisa Chapla ◽  
João Batista Campos
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Extract Concentration ◽  
Allelopathic Activity ◽  
Lactuca Sativa L ◽  
Leaf Aqueous Extract ◽  
Germination And Growth

The allelopathic activity of the leaf aqueous extract of guava (Psidium guajava L.) on seed germination and root growth in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was studied in an experiment consisting of four replicates with 10 seeds each and extract concentrations of 5, 10, and 20%. Guava allelopathic activity occurred during the germination and growth of lettuce roots at 20% extract concentration, as shown by ANOVA. This result suggested the allelopathic potential of the species. Therefore, the success of P. guajava in invading environments could be partially due to allelopathy. Further studies using other plant parts and field experiments should be conducted.

Allelopathic effects of Anthocephalus cadamba on germination and growth behavior of some pulses

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sk Md Ismail Al Amin
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Pisum Sativum ◽  
Cicer Arietinum ◽  
Germination Rate ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Lens Esculenta ◽  
Phaseolus Mungo ◽  
Seedling Length ◽  
Anthocephalus Cadamba

The present study was undertaken to explore the allelopathic capability of Anthocephalus cadamba leaf litters on four common pulses viz. Pisum sativum, Phaseolus mungo, Cicer arietinum and Lens esculenta uncovered critical hindrance of seed germination and seedling development. The leaf powder obtained after shade drying (1, 2, 5 and 10 g) was doused independently in 100 ml distilled water for a day and a half (36hrs). Application of this leaf extracts reduced seed germination rate and suppressed early seedling growth. With increase in extract concentration from 1 to 10%, a slow abatement in seed germination and seedling length happened. The inhibitory impacts were relative to the groupings of leaf separates and the higher fixation (5-10%) had more inhibitory impacts. Among the test crops, Cicer arietinum and Pisum sativum seeds were least touchy to the utilization of different groupings of leaf extracts while Lens esculenta and Phaseolus mungo seeds were more helpless to the allelopathic impacts of Anthocephalus cadamba. The results suggest that leaf extracts of Anthocephalus cadamba had strong allelopathic activity although the activity differed depending on concentration. The current investigation could be significant in arranging the field under various harvests considering the common agro-biological system for better return. It is also suggested that these pulses should not be planted close to Anthocephalus cadamba due to unfriendly impacts on their development and advancement. These results suggested that the A. cadamba had allelopathic potential which decreases germination and plant development.

scholarly journals Allelopathy effect of aqueous extract of Clerodendrum viscosum, Ageratum conyzoides and Parthenium hysterophorus on the seed germination and seedling vigour of Chickpea seeds (Cicer arietinum L.) in vitro

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oinam Ibetombi Devi ◽  
Biman Kumar Dutta ◽  
P. Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Parthenium Hysterophorus ◽  
Allelopathic Effect ◽  
Ageratum Conyzoides ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Clerodendrum Viscosum ◽  
Test Plants

In present study the allelopathic effect of aqueous leaf extracts of Clerodendrum viscosum, Ageratum conyzoides and Parthenium hysterophorus was observed on the seed germination of Chickpea in vitro (Cicer arietinum.L.).Seed germination was found to be inhibited in all the leaf extract concentrations used i.e. 2%,4%,6%,8% and 10%. However higher inhibition was observed in the 10% leaf extract of the test plants (i.e. Cl. viscosum, Ag. conyzoides and P. hysterophorus). In compare to all allelopathic plants extracts more inhibition was found in P. hysterophorus leaf extract followed by Cl. viscosum and Ag. conyzoides. Higher inhibition of radical and plumule growth of the Chickpea seeds was found with the increase in concentration of the leaf extracts used. Percentage of germination of Chickpea seeds was found to be low in 10% concentration whereas in untreated seeds it was found to be more.

scholarly journals Allelopathic effects of Cynara cardunculus L. leaf aqueous extracts on seed germination of some Mediterranean weed species

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelio Scavo ◽  
Alessia Restuccia ◽  
Gaetano Pandino ◽  
Andrea Onofri ◽  
Giovanni Mauromicale
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Amaranthus Retroflexus ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Cynara Cardunculus ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Solanum Nigrum L ◽  
Diplotaxis Erucoides

It is known that the presence of weeds causes serious losses to the agricultural production, both in quantitative and qualitative terms. The major problem in modern agriculture is the environmental impact of synthetic herbicides and the increase in herbicide-resistant weed species. Allelopathic compounds can be used to develop a sustainable weed management system based on natural products. The objective of this study was to evaluate the allelopathic potential of leaf aqueous extracts (40 and 80%) obtained from Cynara cardunculus L. plant species on seed germination and mean germination time of six common weeds in Mediterranean agroecosystems: Amaranthus retroflexus L., Diplotaxis erucoides (L.) DC., Portulaca oleracea L., Lavatera arborea L., Brassica campestris L. and Solanum nigrum L. Effects varied with the weed species and the concentrations of the extracts. On average, the aqueous leaf extracts significantly reduced the final percentage of seed germination compared to the control for A. retroflexus (-58.1%), D. erucoides (-43.9%) and P. oleracea (-42.5%). The rate of germination decreased with increasing extract concentration. In C. cardunculus L. var. sylvestris the autoallelopathic activity also was demonstrated. These results are very promising in order to produce a bioherbicide based on C. cardunculus allelochemicals.

scholarly journals Leaching from leaves of Sarcomphalus joazeiro and Cenostigma bracteosum stimulate or inhibit the germination of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e15610313073
Author(s):  
Fernando dos Santos Araújo ◽  
Josenilda Aprígio Dantas de Medeiros ◽  
Francival Cardoso Félix ◽  
Luiz Augusto da Silva Correia ◽  
Cibele dos Santos Ferrari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Primary Root ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Forest Composition ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
And Control

Allelopathy is an ecological mechanism that influences the development of neighboring plants. The objective was to evaluate the allelopathic potential of Cenostigma bracteosum and Sarcomphalus joazeiro on seed germination and initial growth of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia seedlings. Seeds of this species were placed to germinate on paper towel substrate, and then moistened with extracts from dry leaf of S. joazeiro and C. bracteosum at 1.0; 2.5; 5.0 and 10.0% (w.v-1), and control (0.0% - distilled water) at 25 °C. The variables evaluated: germination, germination speed index, primary root length and root system dry weight of the seedlings. Positive allelopathic effects of S. joazeiro leaf extracts were observed on the vigor of M. caesalpiniifolia; when used in low concentrations (up to 2.6%), C. bracteosum leaf extracts stimulated germination of M. caesalpiniifolia seeds and showed more severe toxic effects when exposed to high concentrations (5.0%). S. joazeiro leaf extracts favor the germination and vigor of M. caesalpiniifolia seedlings, while C. bracteosum leaf extracts cause phytotoxic effects on seed germination and initial growth of M. caesalpiniifolia seedlings from the concentration of 5%. Therefore, there are indications of benefits for regeneration or associated forest composition between M. caesalpiniifolia and S. joazeiro.

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