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International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2018, Volume : 6, Issue : 5
First page : (1) Last page : (7)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-6900

Allelopathic Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Solanum muricatum and Eichhornia crassipes on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Sunflower

Sivaci A.¹*, Tektaş M.², Baba K.² and Altun P.²

¹*Department of Biology, Arts and Science Faculty, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey
²Graduate School of Sciences, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey
*Corresponding Author E-mail: asivaci@gmail.com
Received: 22.08.2018  |  Revised: 28.09.2018   |  Accepted: 3.10.2018  

 

 ABSTRACT

In this study; the allelopathic potential of Solanum muricatum and Eichhornia crassipes were examined on seed germination and seedling growth of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Solutions in different concentrations were prepared from the leaf extracts of both plants (0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 40%). It was determined that the leaf extracts of Solanum muricatum and Eichhorni acrassipes do not have any significant impact on the germination of the sunflower seeds. It was determined that all concentrations of Solanum muricatum have significant effects on the water uptake capacity of the sunflower seeds when compared to the control, whereas it was detected that only some concentrations of Eichhornia crassipes had important effect. It was found that high concentrations of these two plants cause to decreases in the root and shoot length, root and shoot wet weight, and root dry weight of the sunflower seedlings.

Key words: Allelopathy, Eichhornia crassipes, Germination, Helianthus annuus, Seedling growth, Solanum muricatum

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Cite this article: Sivaci, A., Tektaş, M., Baba, K. and Altun, P., Allelopathic Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Solanum muricatum and Eichhornia crassipes on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Sunflower, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.6(5): 1-7 (2018). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.6900