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Title
Soybean Root-Tip-Cell Mitosis under the Influence of Aqueous Extracts of Three Weed Species
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2008
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Abstract
An experiment aimed to examine the effect of aqueous extracts of three weed species on soybean roottip- cell mitosis has been carried out at the Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology. Department of Agronomy and Soil Science, University of New England, Australia. Aqueous extracts of fresh weed material ('Amaranthus Cyperus rotundus' and 'Paspalum dilatation') at the concentration of 25% ( w/v) were added to the germination medium of soybean seeds cultivar Banjalong, Melrose, and Valiant. The germination was conducted at a growth cabinet with 25°C and total darkness. All experimental units were arranged in a completely randomized design with 5 replication. Radicles (roots) from the germinating soybeans were harvested when they were about 1 – 1.5 cm long. The soybean root tips were used to observe the mitotic index following a series of hydrolysis and staining process. Results indicate that aqueous extracts of the weeds reduced cell division of the soybean regardless of the cultivars. This contributes to the understanding of the modes of action of the allelopathic effect of the weeds. 'Amaranthus powellii' had the most inhibitory effect to the soybean cell division.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Jurnal Akta Agrosia, 11(1), p. 1-6
Publisher
Program Studi Agronomi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Bengkulu
Place of Publication
Indonesia
ISSN
1410-3354
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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