Phytotoxic Effect of Lantana Camara  Leaf Extract on Germination and Growth  Behavior of Trigonella Foenum–Graceum L

Dr. Arpana Mishra

Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Phytotoxic Effect of Lantana Camara Leaf Extract on Germination and Growth Behavior of Trigonella Foenum–Graceum L

Dr. Arpana Mishra

Abstract :

The current study showed that water soluble allelochemicals of L. camara inhibit the germination and initial growth of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum–graceum L.) under laboratory conditions. Allelochemicals play major role in influencing the crop productivity through inhibitory or stimulatory interaction. Different concentrations i.e. 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of leaf extract of L.camara showed inhibitory effect on germination, root and shoot elongation of fenugreek.