In-Vitro Evaluation of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Euphorbia hirta L. on Triticum aestivum L.

Authors

  • Shinde KL Assistant professor, Department of Botany, Jijamata College of Science and Arts Dyaneshwarnagar Bhende. Tal. Newasa, Dist. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.414605,

Keywords:

Euphorbia hirta L, seed germination, Triticum aestivum L, seedling growth

Abstract

The present investigation carried out at Department of Botany, Jijamata College Bhende, during January 2025 to April 2025. This study investigated the effect of E.hirta leaf extract on the seed germination and seedling growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The study aimed to determine whether aqueous leaf extracts of Euphorbia hirta L. promote or inhibit the germination and seedling growth of wheat. Aqueous leaf extracts of Euphorbia hirta L at different concentrations (Control,5%,10%,15% & 20%) were prepared and used for treatments. The study evaluated the impact of E. hirta leaf extract on wheat seedling, measuring germination percentage, root length and shoot length to assess its allelopathic effects. Germination percentage was noted on the 4th and 6th day of treatment. Seedling growth were measured on the 10th day of treatment. Standard sterilization procedures were followed using an autoclave to prevent contamination during experiment. The result showed that E. hirta leaf extract significantly inhibited seed germination and seedling growth of wheat. Higher concentration of E. hirta leaf extract causing greater reductions in seed germination and seedling growth. The finding suggested that leaf extract of E. hirta possesses allelopathic properties that may affect the growth and development of plant species.

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Author Biography

Shinde KL, Assistant professor, Department of Botany, Jijamata College of Science and Arts Dyaneshwarnagar Bhende. Tal. Newasa, Dist. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.414605,

Affiliated by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

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Published

2026-05-30

How to Cite

Shinde KL. (2026). In-Vitro Evaluation of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Euphorbia hirta L. on Triticum aestivum L. International Journal of Life Sciences, 14(1A), 237–241. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1624

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1A (2026): International Journal of Life Sciences

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Agriculture & Soil Science

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