Effect of groundnut plant residues on germination and radicle elongation of four crop species


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Zakaria W., . and Razak A.R., . Effect of groundnut plant residues on germination and radicle elongation of four crop species. pp. 297-302. ISSN 0126-6128

Abstract

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) yield has been reported to decrease by more than 50 percent with successive croppings. Filtrates from fresh and decomposed groundnut plant residues were bioassayed for their effects on germination and radicle elongation of four crop species. Results obtained indicated that the inhibitory substance(s) present in the residues is soluble in water; heat treatment or prolonged decomposition seemed to reduce or possibly eliminate the inhibitory activity of the residues. The production of the inhibitor(s) also seemed to follow a cycle and may also be associated with changes in pH of the residue filtrates. Delaying planting of the subsequent crop is suggested as a precaution against poor germination and early growth if plant residues were incorporated or left on the soil surface after harvest.


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Abstract

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) yield has been reported to decrease by more than 50 percent with successive croppings. Filtrates from fresh and decomposed groundnut plant residues were bioassayed for their effects on germination and radicle elongation of four crop species. Results obtained indicated that the inhibitory substance(s) present in the residues is soluble in water; heat treatment or prolonged decomposition seemed to reduce or possibly eliminate the inhibitory activity of the residues. The production of the inhibitor(s) also seemed to follow a cycle and may also be associated with changes in pH of the residue filtrates. Delaying planting of the subsequent crop is suggested as a precaution against poor germination and early growth if plant residues were incorporated or left on the soil surface after harvest.

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: 2 ill.; 4 plates; 1 table; 12 ref. Summary (En Ms)
AGROVOC Term: ARACHIS HYPOGAEA
AGROVOC Term: ZEA MAYS
AGROVOC Term: VIGNA RADIATA
AGROVOC Term: HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS/ FITOTOXICIDAD
AGROVOC Term: INHIBIDORES DEL CRECIMIENTO
AGROVOC Term: RESIDUOS DE COSECHAS
AGROVOC Term: RADICULA
AGROVOC Term: INHIBIDORES DE LA GERMINACION
AGROVOC Term: ENSAYO BIOLOGICO
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:55
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19940

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