Open AccessEffect of aqueous extract of Mikania micrantha Kunth on seed germination and seedling growth of Cassia tora L.
Author(s) -
K. K. Mishra
Publication year - 2016
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2091-1343
DOI - 10.3126/njbs.v6i1.41802
Subject(s) - cassia tora , mikania micrantha , germination , seedling , inflorescence , biology , horticulture , botany , weed , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
The order of inhibitory effectiveness of various parts of Mikania micrantha on seed germination and seedling growth of Cassia tora was leaf >stem> inflorescence. The dry weight of C. tora seedlings was lowest under 25% concentration of leaf extract, and highest under treatment with 5% concentration of inflorescence extract of M. micrantha.