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Bioherbicidal Activity of Annona squamosa L. against Lactuca sativa L. and Mimosa pigra

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The phytotoxic effects of leaves and seeds from Annona squamosa extracts on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) seeds and Mimosa pigra were evaluated. A. squamosa leaf dichloromethane extracts reduced germination and seedling growth of lettuce seeds. In field study, A. squamosa leaf dichloromethane extracts was applied on M. pigra after growing. Fresh weight of M. pigra was decreased with increasing concentrations of leaf dichloromethane extracts. These results suggest that dichloromethane extracts from leaves of A. squamosa may have growth inhibitory substances. Thus, our study indicated that leaf dichloromethane extracts have phytotoxic activity which could be utilized as bioherbicide for future weed control.

Source: Advanced materials research

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1060.207

Authors: Patamawan Phuagphong, Srisombat Nawanopparatsakul, Nudchanart Kitcharoen

Institution: Silpakorn University

Language: English

Topic: Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Silpakorn University