Allelopathic effect of Moringa oleifera leaves extract on seed germination and early seedling growth of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)
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The allelopathic effects of Moringa oleifera leaves extract on seed germination and seedling growth of Faba Bean (Vicia feba L.) was investigated in vitro. Faba bean seeds were soaking in different concentration of Moringa leaf extract at 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5% and 10% w/v. After 9 days of application, results revealed that significant germination reduction was observed in faba bean seeds with increase concentration of MLE except (86.67%) was noted in (2.5% MLE) treatment. MLE at high concentration (10% w/v) had inhibitory effect, it decreased seed germination and reduced seedling growth (lengths of plumule and radical root) compared to control. Moringa extract had no significant effect (p>0.05) on germination percentage, root length, plumule length and fresh root weight of faba bean plants. Moringa extract treatments were not significantly different where extracts exhibit allelopathy to exclude the associated faba bean seedling by reducing their regeneration. Based on the study results, moringa leaves showed negative allelopathic effects on faba bean growth and should be eliminated from the field before sowing such crops.
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