Abstract:
Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf litter generally has inhibitory effects on crop growth due release of allelochemicals. This influence was studied by examining seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Allelopathic effect of E. camaldulensis was subjected by the application of different concentrations of aqueous leachate of Eucalyptus leaf litter. The given research also evaluates the biocontrol of Eucalyptus camaldulensis allelopathic effect by combining the litter leachate with different concentrations of farmyard manure (FYM). It was found that E.camaldulensis leaf litter extract (leachate) significantly reduced shoot length and shoot and root fresh and dry weight of wheat. However, a combined effect of litter and FYM extract markedly reduced the inhibitory effects of leachate and thus increased the growth of wheat. These results suggested that if the studied crop has to be cultivated in an agricultural land surrounded by E. camaldulensis tree, the possible growth rate could be supported by the application of farmyard manure. But in the absence of this support, the plant growth was significantly arrested due to allelopathic effect of E. camaldulensis leaf litter.
Page(s):
87-90
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: FUUAST Journal of Biology, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2011