Allelopathic effect of Acalypha indica L. on seed germination and seedling growth of rice and maize
Abstract
Aqueous leaf extract of Acalypha indica L. exhibited substantial allelopathic effect on local rice and maize varieties. The inhibitory effect of leaf extract measured by Germination Percentage, Vigour Index and Speed of Germination Index revealed severe effect on maize while moderate on rice seeds.
Keywords
Allelopathy, Allelochemicals, Zea mays, Vigour index (V.I), Speed of germnation (SGI)
