The evaluation of allelopathic interactions of cucumber on maize germination
September 27, 2021
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| Article Title: | The evaluation of allelopathic interactions of cucumber on maize germination |
| Authors: | Blidar C. F., Pocioian D. S. |
| Affiliation: | 1Department of Biology, Faculty of Informatics and Sciences, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania 2Gymnasium School, No. 1, Pomezeu, Romania |
| Abstract: | During seeds germination, each plant species behave differently depending on certain external and/or internal factor of biological, physical and chemical origin. The presence in the seed’s vicinity of other species germinating seeds, or some chemical substances, are acting either at the root or stem levels and furthermore can lead to important changes in plants development processes such as growth rate or biomass or on contrary may stop plant’s development. In this study, the maize seeds germination was analyzed in the presence of cucumber seeds germinating to understand if certain effects can be recorded. Following the analysis of our data, the allelopathic effect of cucumber seed germination on maize seed germination was proven. Thus, all analyzed indicators were revealed to be lower compared to control seeds, excepting the number of roots, and highlighting the inhibitory effect of cucumber seed germination on maize seed germination and further development. |
| Keywords: | allelopathy, germination, cucumber, maize, seeds |
| *Correspondence: | Daniela Samica Pocioian, Gymnasium School, No. 1, Pomezeu, Bihor County, Romania, code: 417380, tel.: +40743232139, email: dana.usvat@yahoo.com |
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