The Allelopathic Potential of Kudzu (Pueraria montana)

We explored the allelopathic potential of kudzu as a function of its phenolics. Aqueous and methanol extracts of different kudzu organs (leaf, stem, root, and seed) were assayed for allelopathy with the use of lettuce and radish seeds. Both leaf and root extracts significantly inhibited all of the m...

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Published in:Weed science 2010-01, Vol.58 (1), p.47-55
Main Authors: Rashid, Md H., Asaeda, Takashi, Uddin, Md N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid soils
allelochemicals
Allelopathy
Bioassay
bioassays
Biological and medical sciences
broadleaf weeds
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Germination
imbibition
in vitro studies
invasive species
Kudzu
leaves
litter decomposition
noxious weeds
Parasitic plants. Weeds
phenolic compounds
phenolics
phytochemicals
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
phytotoxicity
plant extracts
plant litter
Plants
Pueraria
Pueraria montana
Radishes
Rhizosphere
roots
seed germination
seedling growth
Seedlings
Seeds
soil system
stems
vegetable crops
viability
WEED BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
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Summary:We explored the allelopathic potential of kudzu as a function of its phenolics. Aqueous and methanol extracts of different kudzu organs (leaf, stem, root, and seed) were assayed for allelopathy with the use of lettuce and radish seeds. Both leaf and root extracts significantly inhibited all of the measured germination indices (total germination, speed of germination, and coefficient of the rate of germination) (all P 
ISSN:0043-1745
1550-2759
DOI:10.1614/WS-09-106.1