Authors : S. S. Dudhe, P. D. Khirade and N. S. Dudhe
Page Nos : 45-47
Description :
Weeds are the plants which interfere with growth and development of desired plants by utilizing land and water. Weed Hyptis suaveolens L. belonging to family Lamiaceae growing luxuriantly on boundary of crop fields, on sides of railway tracks and road sides. In present study weedicide pendimethalin (stomp) was applied to germinating seeds to observe effects on germination and seedling growth. The results showed there is decrease in percentage of seed germination. Seedlings showed poorly developed radical and hypocotyl.
