Alleopathic impact of Withania somnifera and Solanum nigrum on Pinnisteum glaucum (Pearl millet)

S.L.Chavan; S. M.Kurhade; R.G. Khose

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Alleopathic impact of Withania somnifera and Solanum nigrum on Pinnisteum glaucum (Pearl millet)

S. L. Chavan, S. M. Kurhade, R. G. Khose

Abstract :

Withania somnifera and Solanum nigrum are plants from Solanaceae family that possess medicinal properties .The Present study focuses on evaluation of their allelopathic potential.The seedling growth performance of pearl millet is highly affected in presence of leachates from the plants. The lower concentration (2.5%)of root exracts from Solanum nigrum increases root growth(Rg) of Pennisetum glaucum(pearl millet). Leaf extracts from Withania somnifera has a inhibitory effect on overall seedling growth.The current study highlights that Withania somnifera and Solanum nigrumhave stimulate and inhibit the seedling growth in a dose dependant manner.