Abstract
The siam weed (Chromolaena odorata L.) has allelochemical compounds capable in inhibiting the growth of surrounding plants so that it has the potential as a natural herbicide to control various weeds including autoallelopathic weeds. This study aims to examine the effect of siam weed leaf extract at different concentrations on germination and initial growth of the Siam weed seed. The study used a Completely Randomized Design of one factor in the form of extract concentrations of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Germination method was carried out on petri dish and observations are carried out every 24 hours, and the treatment was stopped after 100% germination occurred at least in one petri dish. Each treatment was done with five replications — parameters measured as a percentage of germination and germination rate, initial germination including hypocotyl length, radicula length, and fresh weight. Data were analyzed by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and continued with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 95% confidence level. The results of this study showed that the Siam weed extract inhibited germination and initial growth of the Siam weed seed sprout, the higher concentration of the Siam weed extract the highest, inhibition of germination and initial growth of the Siam weed seed.
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