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Allelopathy—the chemical inhibition of one plant by another is a significant yet often overlooked factor in agricultural weed-crop interference. This study evaluates the phytotoxic potential of aqueous leaf extracts of Heliotropium indicum (Indian Heliotrope) on the germination and early seedling vigor of Zea mays (Maize) and Oryza sativa (Rice). Using concentrations of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, the study measured germination percentage and seedling growth over 7 days. Results showed a significant (p < 0.05) dose-dependent inhibition. Rice was the most sensitive, with germination dropping to 30% at the highest concentration. The study confirms that H. indicum releases potent allelochemicals that compromise cereal crop establishment.
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Allelopathy, weed, phytotoxic, cereal crop, Health Risks
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"INVESTIGATION OF THE ALLELOPATHIC EFFECTS OF HELIOTROPIUM INDICUM ON THE GERMINATION OF CEREAL CROPS", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.a320-a324, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604044.pdf
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