A note on the effects of tropical weed decomposition on seed germination and seedling growth of some agricultural crops

Mohamed-Saleem, M.A. and Fawusi, M.O.A. (1983) A note on the effects of tropical weed decomposition on seed germination and seedling growth of some agricultural crops. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 10 (4). pp. 347-352.

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Abstract

The allelopathic effects of plant material of Euphorbia heterophylla, Cyperus rotundus and Digitaria sanguinalis on tomato, soko (Celosia argentea), pepper [Capsicum] and sorghum were studied in pot trials. Increasing amounts of decomposed weeds significantly reduced germination and seedling growth except in C. argentea, with E. heterophylla having the least effect. Leachates from soil containing decomposed weeds severely retarded the growth of sorghum seedlings

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Department of Agronomy, Ibadan University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Subjects: Plant Production
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry > Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry > Biochemistry
Divisions: Sorghum
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 14 Aug 2012 03:42
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2012 03:43
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/7346

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