Comparative account of different methods of seaweed extracts and their effect on seed quality and biochemical constituents of sesame var. TMV 3 (Sesamum indicum)

In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the effect of seaweed extracts of Sargassum myricocystum and Caulerpa racemosa on growth and biochemical constituents in sesame during February 2013. The seaweeds extracted through rotary evaporator method were better compared to autoclave method. Among the two seaweeds, C. racemosa showed better results of seed germination, dry matter and biochemical constituents. The concentration 5% exhibited germination in C. racemosa (96%) and dry matter (0.0234 mg), dehydrogenase (0.039 OD value), peroxidase (0.0400 units/g) and catalase (1178 units/g).