World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

EFFECT OF LEAF EXTRACT ON GROWTH OF HORDEUM VULGARE

Sonparote M. M., Darade A. M. and Darade M. S.*

ABSTRACT

The Costus igneus is commonly called as insulin plant that promotes hormones in human body. The leaf extract of
the plant is used to see the effect on growth of Hordeum vulgare which is a food grain crop. The percent seed
germination and various growth parameters of Barley were determined. The laboratory experiments were carried
out to assay growth and survival of seedlings. The different concentrations of leaf extract were prepared by keeping
control. The growth parameters of plant were tested with a chemical Sodium azide. This chemical is used in the
preparation of various other chemicals combinations which are used in Agriculture sector. The actively emerging
radical is considered to determine percent seed germination. The minimum % seed germination (13.89%) was
noted at 0.0% control leaf extract. The maximum seed germination percentage was recorded at leaf extract having
concentration of 0.3%. It is found that as there is increase in concentration of leaf extract enhanced rate of seed
germination. The maximum shoot length, root length and survival of seedling was found in highest concentration
(0.4%) of leaf extract. In terms of Sodium azide there found reduction in percent seed germination (10.01%) at
0.3% concentration. It is observed that as the concentration of Sodium azide increased then reduction in growth
parameters were observed in shoot length, root length and % seedling survival. The maximum reduction in growth
parameters were observed at 0.4% concentration.

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