Eleusine Indica Research Articles

From the archives: Oxidative stress tolerance in Chlamydomonas and herbicide resistance in the weedy species Eleusine indica.

From the archives: Oxidative stress tolerance in Chlamydomonas and herbicide resistance in the weedy species Eleusine indica.

Comparative efficacy between premium and generic herbicide of glufosinate ammonium to control weed species in oil palm plantation

Weeds have always been a major pest in most plantation areas. Herbicides application is the most preferable method in modern technology. The aims of this study to compare the effectiveness between premium and generic herbicides of Glufosinate ammonium (GA) in oil palm plantation. Seven herbicides treatments consisting of Basta 15, Genee 15, Fosinate 135, Bufos 135, Kenbast 15, Tarang with Miracle, Tarang without Miracle and control. The efficacy comparison of herbicides was recorded at 7, 14, 28, and 56 days after treatment (DAT) of herbicides. Data on weed injury and weed scorching were compared through visual assessment and analyzed with SAS software. Asystasia gangetica, Ageratum conyzoides, Paspalum scrobiculatum, Momordica charantia, Eleusine indica were found as dominant weed species were recorded, in quadrate sampling at experimental area. Basta 15 showed similar result with surpass other herbicides treatments and caused approximately 90% weed injury. Result from this study indicated Basta 15 performed consistently against general weed species whereas other herbicides applied was portrayed inconsistent outcome through the study.

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED USING <i>ELEUSINE INDICA</i> (L.) GAERTN. LEAF EXTRACT ON THE BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM THE VASE SOLUTION

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) using Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. leaf extract as a reducing agent is reported. SNPs were characterized with UV-Vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The SNPs were rod like and spherical in shape with sizes from 3 to 33 nm and an average size of 16.73 nm. Seven bacterial strains were isolated from the vase water, including Bacillus cereus CA1, Alcaligenes faecalis CA2, Micrococcus luteus CA3, Pantoe agglomerans CA4, Pseudomonas aeruginosa CA5, Pseudomonas aeruginosa CA6, and Pantoe agglomerans CA7. Identifications were made according to Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology and Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. The SNPs inhibited the growth of bacteria and exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against different isolated bacteria strains. SEM images showed that the SNPs damaged the cell membranes of bacteria, released plasmic contents, and altered the morphology of the cells. The impact of SNPs on gram-negative bacteria was more severe than on gram-positive bacteria. This study revealed that biosynthesized SNPs from Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. leaf extract are potential agents in combating bacterial contamination.

Observations on the feeding activities of the West African Manatee, Trichechus senegalensis Link, 1795 in a semi-wild environment

The presence of the West African manatee, Trichechus senegalensis in a semi-wild holding facility in Little Stream Farm, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, presented an opportunity to study directly, aspects of their biology, which hitherto were little known. This study was conducted to identify their plant food preferences and feeding behaviour as a reflection of what may approximate their activities in the wild. The selected plants were weighed (wet weight in kg) with spring balance in batches of 3kg per plant species and offered in batches to the manatee for a specified period (initially for 24 hours, then 4 hours and 10 hours). Of the 15 plant species presented, Emilia sonchifolia, Commelina diffusa, Nymphaea sp., Panicum laxum, Eleusine indica and Rhynchosia sp. had high preference levels while the quantity of Chromolaena sp. consumption was minimal. Bambusa sp., Heliotropium indicum, Ludwigia abyssinica and Hyptis lanceolata were ignored by the animal on repeated presentations. Studies on day-time and night-time feeding showed little difference in quantities of food consumed. However, the maximum consumption of 7kg was observed at daytime feeding on day 4 of the 14 days trial. The result showed that in the event of West African manatee rescue and fostering in temporary holding facilities, these plants’ checklists may come in handy as food materials. They may also come for important considerations as plants whose natural growth and propagation should be encouraged in areas designated for West African manatee conservation.

Determination and Quantification of Phytochemicals from the Leaf Extract of Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Their Physio-Biochemical Responses to Several Crop and Weed Species

This current investigation was undertaken both in laboratory and glasshouse for documentation and quantification of phytochemicals from different parts of the parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) plant through LC-MS and HPLC to study their effect on two crops namely, Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L.) and maize (Zea mays L.), and six different types of weed e.g., Digitaria sanguinalis, Eleusine indica, Ageratum conyzoides, Cyperus iria, Euphorbia hirta, and Cyperus difformis. The parthenium methanolic leaf extracts at 25, 50, 75, and 100 g L-1 were sprayed in the test crops and weeds to assess their physiological and biochemical reactions after 6, 24, 48, and 72 h of spraying these compounds (HAS). The LC-MS analysis confirmed seven types of phytochemicals (caffeic acid, ferulic acid, vanillic acid, parthenin, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, and p-anisic acid) in the parthenium leaf extract that were responsible for the inhibition of tested crops and weeds. From the HPLC analysis, higher amounts in leaf methanol extracts (40,752.52 ppm) than those of the stem (2664.09 ppm) and flower extracts (30,454.33 ppm) were recorded. Parthenium leaf extract at 100 g L-1 had observed higher phytotoxicity on all weed species except C. difformis. However, all crops were found safe under this dose of extraction. Although both crops were also affected to some extent, they could recover from the stress after a few days. The photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, carotenoid and chlorophyll content were decreased due to the application of parthenium leaf extract. However, when parthenium leaf extract was applied at 100 g L-1 for 72 h, the malondialdehyde (MDA) and proline content were increased in all weeds. Enzymatic antioxidant activity (e.g., superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) contents) were also elevated as a result of the sprayed parthenium leaf extract. The negative impact of physiological and biochemical responses as a consequence of the parthenium leaf extract led the weed species to be stressed and finally killed. The current findings show the feasibility of developing bioherbicide from the methanolic extract of parthenium leaf for controlling weeds, which will be cost-effective, sustainable, and environment friendly for crop production during the future changing climate.

Multiple Resistance Mechanisms Involved in Glyphosate Resistance in Eleusine indica

Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide and is widely used for weed control in non-cultivated land in China. One susceptible (S) and five putative glyphosate-resistant (R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5) Eleusine indica biotypes were selected to investigate their resistance levels and the potential resistance mechanisms. Based on the dose-response assays, the R3 and R5 biotypes showed a low-level (2.4 to 3.5-fold) glyphosate resistance, and the R1, R2, and R4 biotypes exhibited a moderate- to high-level (8.6 to 19.2-fold) resistance, compared with the S biotype. The analysis of the target-site resistance (TSR) mechanism revealed that the P106A mutation and the heterozygous double T102I + P106S mutation were found in the R3 and R4 biotypes, respectively. In addition, the similar EPSPS gene overexpression was observed in the R1, R2, and R5 biotypes, suggesting that additional non-target-site resistance (NTSR) mechanisms may contribute to glyphosate resistance in R1 and R2 biotypes. Subsequently, an RNA-Seq analysis was performed to identify candidate genes involved in NTSR. In total, ten differentially expressed contigs between untreated S and R1 or R2 plants, and between glyphosate-treated S and R1 or R2 plants, were identified and further verified with RT-qPCR. One ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter gene, one aldo-keto reductases (AKRs) gene and one cytochrome P450 monooxygenase (CytP450) gene were up-regulated in R1 or R2 plants. These results indicated that EPSPS overexpression, single or double mutation was a common TSR mechanisms in E. indica. Additional NTSR mechanisms could play an essential role in glyphosate resistance. Three genes, ABCC4, AKR4C10, and CYP88, could serve as important candidate genes and deserve further functional studies.

Weed interference in caupi beans (Vigna unguiculata) grown in Januária, north of Minas Gerais, Brazil

The degree of weed interference in an agricultural crop is influenced by edaphoclimatic characteristics, the management used in the environment and the period of coexistence between the weeds and the crop of interest. This study aimed to determine periods of weed interference in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata - Fabaceae) var. BRS Potengi in the semiarid of northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Treatments consisted of periods of control and coexistence of cowpea with weeds under irrigated cultivation (0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, and 77 days after crop emergence). At the end of each period of coexistence and harvest time, weeds were quantified and identified, and dry matter was determined. Stem diameter, number of pods per plant, and grain yield were obtained for cowpea. The main weeds found were Cenchrus echinatus, Panicum maximum, Eleusine indica (Poaceae), and Amaranthus retroflexus (Amaranthaceae). The period before interference (PBI) occurred up to 9 days after emergence, the total period of interference prevention (TPIP) occurred up to 23 days after emergence, and critical period of interference prevention (CPIP) was observed between 9 and 23 days after emergence. Weed interference during the entire cowpea cycle reduced yield by 37% when compared to the control treatment.

Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals key candidate genes mediating ovarian development in Spodoptera frugiperda fed on two host plants.

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly polyphagous lepidopteran pest, with its growth and adaptation affected by different host plants. However, little is known about the effects of host plants on ovarian development in this species. Thus, we evaluated the effects of feeding on corn (Zea mays L.) and goosegrass (Eleusine indica), on the ovarian development of S. frugiperda. Using various stages of S. frugiperda, we also evaluated the larval and pupal weights, number of eggs, and differentiation of ovarioles over time. Results showed that females fed on goosegrass had shorter ovarioles and laid less eggs than those fed on corn. Transcriptome analysis identified 3,213 genes involved in ovarian development in the fall armyworm. Of these, 881 genes were differentially expressed when fed on corn and goosegrass. The analysis also indicated that the hormone biosynthetic pathways may be involved in the reproductive system. In relation to the reproductive function, nine juvenile hormone (JH) biosynthetic genes, four 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) biosynthetic genes, and four ovary-relevant functional genes were identified. The time course of the expression profiles of these hormone- and ovary development-related genes was measured by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). In total, six of them showed a decreasing trend in the ovary of the FAW fed on goosegrass, while two genes showed an increasing trend. Our results showed that significant changes in the reproductive activity/ovary development in the FAW occurred in response to different diets. These results serve as bases for evaluating how optimal host plants and feeding preference affect ovarian development in the FAW.

Physiological and biochemical responses of selected weed and crop species to the plant-based bioherbicide WeedLock

WeedLock is a broad-spectrum plant-based bioherbicide that is currently on the market as a ready-to-use formulation. In this study, we investigated the physiological and biochemical effects of WeedLock (672.75 L ha-1) on Ageratum conyzoides L., Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn, Zea mays L., and Amaranthus gangeticus L. at four different time points. WeedLock caused significant reductions in chlorophyll pigment content and disrupted photosynthetic processes in all test plants. The greatest inhibition in photosynthesis was recorded in A. conyzoides at 24 h post-treatment with a 74.88% inhibition. Plants treated with WeedLock showed increased malondialdehyde (MDA) and proline production, which is indicative of phytotoxic stress. Remarkably, MDA contents of all treated plants increased by more than 100% in comparison to untreated. The activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) was elevated following treatment with WeedLock. Significant increases were observed in the SOD activity of A. conyzoides ranging from 69.66 to 118.24% from 6 to 72 h post-treatment. Our findings confirm that WeedLock disrupts the normal physiological and biochemical processes in plants following exposure and that its mode of action is associated with ROS (reactive oxygen species) production, similar to that of PPO (protoporphyrinogen oxidase) inhibitors, although specific site-of-action of this novel bioherbicide warrants further investigation.

Weeds Associated with Papaya Plants (Carica Papaya L.) in Bengkulu

Papaya crops associated with weeds are commonly found in Kepahiang and Rejang Lebong district, Bengkulu. The presence of weeds can affect the development and productivity of papaya. Until now, the species and diversity of weeds associated with papaya crops have not been reported. This study aimed to identify and determine weed density around papaya crops. Sampling was conducted to measure and calculate weed density using the quadratic method measuring 1 m x 1 m. The data collection was done by randomly taking the weeds on the plots at as many as 10 points. Based on the result of weed identification, there were 16 species of weeds spread over 9 families. The calculation of the highest relative density in Padang Lekat, Durian Depun Village, and Dua Jalur Road was Ageratum conyzoides (0,584%), Claytonia perfoliata (0,306%), and Eleusine indica (0,274%).

The Resistance Levels and Target-Site Based Resistance Mechanisms to Glyphosate in Eleusine indica from China

The Dongting and Poyang Lakes are the important rice growing areas, and the Bohai Rim and Loess Plateau are the main producing areas of apples in China, where glyphosate has been used continuously to control weeds including Eleusine. indica for many years. In this study, the resistance levels and target-site based resistance (TSR) mechanisms to glyphosate in E. indica populations, which were collected from above areas were investigated. A total of 35 out of 50 (70%) E. indica populations have evolved resistance to glyphosate with resistance index (RI) of 2.01~10.43. The glyphosate-resistant (GR) E. indica accumulated less shikimic acid than glyphosate-susceptible (GS) populations, when treated by 1.0 mg/L, 10 mg/L or 100 mg/L glyphosate. There was no mutation at Thr102 and Pro106 in 5-enolpyruvate shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), which endowed glyphosate resistance in E. indica and other weed species. A Pro-381-Leu was found in EPSPS in GR populations. In contrast, the expression level of EPSPS gene was highly correlated with glyphosate resistance in E. indica with a determination coefficient of 0.88. These indicate that the glyphosate resistance in aforementioned E. indica populations was mainly caused by the overexpression of EPSPS, not by amino acid mutation in EPSPS.

Weed germination and growth in soil covered with maize straw

Background The presence of straw on the soil contributes to the management of weeds in several production systems and this understanding needs to be extended to annual crops under no-tillage systems. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of covering the soil with 5 Mg ha-1 of maize straw on the germination and growth of Digitaria insularis, Conyza spp., Bidens pilosa, Amaranthus hybridus, Euphorbia heterophylla, and Eleusine indica. Methods For this purpose, completely randomized design was used with [...]

Dynamics of 2,4-D and Dicamba Applied to Corn Straw and Their Residual Action in Weeds

2,4-D and dicamba are used in the postemergence management of eudicotyledonous weeds in different crops, most of which are grown under no-tillage systems. Due to the application methods for these products, their dynamics in straw and their residual action in soil have rarely been explored. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the dynamics of 2,4-D and dicamba that have been applied to corn straw and to verify their relationship with residual control action in weeds. In the dynamics experiments, the herbicides were applied to 5 t ha−1 of straw, and rainfall simulations were performed with variable amounts and at different periods after application to evaluate herbicide movement in the straw. In the residual action experiments, the species Digitaria insularis, Conyza spp., Bidens pilosa, Amaranthus hybridus, Euphorbia heterophylla, and Eleusine indica were sown in trays, and 2,4-D and dicamba were applied directly to the soil, to the soil with the subsequent addition of the straw, and to the straw; all of these applications were followed by a simulation of 10 mm of rain. The physical effect of the straw and the efficacy of the herbicides in terms of pre-emergence control of the weed species were evaluated. The leaching of 2,4-D and dicamba from the corn straw increased with a higher volume of rainfall, and the longer the drought period was, the lower the final amount of herbicide that leached. The presence of the corn straw on the soil exerted a physical control effect on Conyza spp.; significantly reduced the infestation of D. insularis, B. pilosa, A. hybridus, and E. indica; and broadened the control spectrum of 2,4-D and dicamba, assisting in its residual action and ensuring high levels of control of the evaluated weeds. In the absence of the straw, 2,4-D effectively controlled the pre-emergence of D. insularis, Conyza spp., and A. hybridus, and dicamba effectively controlled D. insularis, Conyza spp., B. pilosa, A. hybridus, E. heterophylla, and E. indica.

Kinetic triplet and thermodynamic parameters of the pyrolysis reaction of invasive grass Eleusine indica biomass: a new low-cost feedstock for bioenergy production

Kinetic triplet and thermodynamic parameters of the pyrolysis reaction of invasive grass Eleusine indica biomass: a new low-cost feedstock for bioenergy production

Isolates from Eleusine indica (Poaceae) Aerial Shoot Fraction Dually Inhibits 5-LOX and COX Enzyme Systems

Recent studies supported the use of Eleusine indica in inflammatory processes as evidenced by the reduction of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in vitro and in vivo. The aim of this research was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of E. indica in the context of dual inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX)/ cyclooxygenase (COX). Drugs able to block the two main arachidonic acid pathways are of pharmacological interest due to the wide range of anti- inflammatory activity with no ulcerogenic risk. In addition, cytotoxicity screening using the HepG2 and HK-2 cells and analysis of the most active subfraction via UPLC-QTOF-MSE were performed. Preliminary screening of the crude methanolic extract and its fractions revealed significant dual 5-LOX/COX inhibition, with no significant difference among the fractions (p < 0.05). Ethyl acetate fraction, the most active among the four fractions and found to be rich in phenolic compounds after TLC derivatization, was considered for further purification and screening at 50 μg mL–1. Among its nine subfractions, subfraction 6 was regarded as the most promising dual inhibitor with a moderately hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic profile. Its median inhibitory concentration (IC50) was found to be 16.47 μg mL–1 for 5-LOX, 19.64 μg mL–1 for COX-1, and 22.26 μg mL–1 for COX-2. Two putative compounds namely Naringenin-7-O-β-D- glucuronide and Tricin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside were identified after the mass spectral analysis of subfraction 6. These results confirm that E. indica elicits its anti-inflammatory activity by targeting the arachidonic acid metabolic pathways.

Evolution of competitive traits changes species diversity in a natural field.

Studying the interaction between evolutionary and ecological processes (i.e. eco-evolutionary dynamics) has great potential to improve our understanding of biological processes such as species interactions, community assembly and ecosystem functions. However, most experimental studies have been conducted under controlled laboratory or mesocosm conditions, and the importance of these interactions in natural field communities has not been evaluated. In this study, we focused on the contemporary divergence of a competitive trait (the height-width ratio) of an annual grass Eleusine indica between urban and farmland populations and investigated how trait evolution affects ecological processes by transplanting E. indica individuals from lineages with different trait values into semi-natural grassland. The competitive trait of the transplanted individuals not only affected their own growth and fitness, but also affected the vegetative growth of the competing species and the species diversity. These results indicate that the evolution of competitive traits, even in a single species, can influence the community species diversity through changes in interspecific interactions. Eco-evolutionary interactions therefore play a crucial role in natural field environments. Our results suggest that understanding intraspecific variation in competitive traits driven by rapid evolution is essential for understanding interspecific competitive interactions, community assembly and species diversity.

Pyroligneous acids from biomass charcoal by-product as a potential non-selective bioherbicide for organic farming: its chemical components, greenhouse phytotoxicity and field efficacy.

Effective and environmentally friendly herbicides are urgently needed to meet consumer demand for organic products. To evaluate the weed control effect of four pyroligneous acid (PAs) mixtures, the byproducts of bamboo/wood/straw vinegar, two herbicide discovery tests were done: (1) the greenhouse tests by using four indicative plants: wheat (Triticum sativa), radish (Raphanus sativus), cucumber (Cucumus sativus), and Echinochloa crusgalli (L.) Beauv; (2) Field trials with four weeds: E. crusgalli, Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn, Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb, and Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq. Greenhouse tests showed that the efficacy of PAs and acetic acid (AA) to control four test plants increased with the increasing of PAs concentration. The inhibition rates of four tested PAs (FBV (0.6-9.2% AA + (0.3-5.0% tar), HWV (0.2-1.8% AA + 0.3-4.3% tar), ASV (0.5-8.7% AA + 0.4-7.0% tar), and CWV (0.7-5.3% AA + 0.5-7.5% tar) gave inhibition rates of 56 ± 4-97 ± 2%, 21 ± 2-90 ± 6%, 29 ± 3-98 ± 5%, and 44 ± 6-86 ± 2%, respectively, and the field effects of PAs against four weeds were enhanced with the increasing of concentrations and time after spraying (1 to 14days). Their control effects against E. crusgalli, E. indica, A. philoxeroides, and C. canadensis were 4 ± 1-93 ± 4%, 7 ± 3-90 ± 3%, 32 ± 2-95 ± 3%, and 31 ± 5-96 ± 4%, respectively. The mixed effect of the four PAs was higher than the same dose of AA. These results will help to determine the potential of PAs to be developed as non-selective herbicides to control weeds in organic farming.

The Effect of Sulfentrazone and Glyphosate Herbicides to Control Eleusine Indica L. a Resistant weed to Herbicide

Weed Eleusine indica L. was reported to have been difficult to control using glyphosate in Oil palm plantation during the time. Sulfentrazone was used as an alternative herbicide for the management of resistant weeds. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of two active ingredients Glyphosate and Sulfentrazone on weed Eleusine indica L. resistant to herbicide. The study was conducted using Completely Randomly Designed (CRD) with 14 treatments and 3 replications. 14 treatments consisted of single herbicide Glyphosate, which was applied at field rate 2 l/ha, Sulfentrazone was sprayed at the numerous dose of 500, 750, 1000, and 1250 ml/ha, and the mixture of Glyphosate and sulfentrazone at the dose of 500 ml/ha + 2 l/ha and 750 ml/ha + 2 l/ha, respectively. The research was conducted at the Greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, from August to December, 2021. The results showed that there were significantly effect when used in combination of herbicides Glyphosate and Sulfentrazone, showed 100% of mortality weed after 3 week application. For a single active ingredient, Glyphosate controlled eficiently weed at the 4-leaf stage, Sulfentrazone had same impact on managing weed on the 4 and 6-leaf stage, both caused 100% weed dead. However, weed Eleusine indica L. was treated with Glyphosate still survived on 6 and 8 leaves weeds. Similar to Glyphosate, Sulfentrazone could not completely control resistant weeds at the 8-leaf stage. Classification of resistant weed Eleusine indica L. are herbicide-developing resistance 14%, herbicide-resistant 22%, and herbicide-susceptible 64%.

Glyphosate Application and Potential Eleusine Indica Resistance in Oil Palm Plantations

Eleusine indica is a grass weed in oil palm plantations, especially during the period of immature crops. The application of glyphosate for weed control shows diverse effectiveness. This study aims to determine the age of susceptible weeds in increasing the effectiveness of glyphosate in controlling E. indica. The study tested the application of glyphosate with three levels (486, 729, and 972 g/ha) at three different weed ages (3, 6, and 9 weeks). E. indica was taken from oil palm plantations that were previously glyphosate-depleted, then sprayed with glyphosate according to the dose studied. Each treatment combination is represented by five pots containing five individual weeds. The results showed that the application of glyphosate aged three and six weeks of higher effectiveness controlled E. indica for doses of 486 and 729 g/ha) than a nine-week application for all doses tested. Regrowth of weeds is found mainly the application of glyphosate at the age of a month of weeks. The development of E. indica's resistance to glyphosate needs attention in oil palm plantations.

Biology of Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Selected Weed Species Associated with Corn in North Cotabato, Philippines

Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), also known as fall armyworm (FAW), is a destructive and highly polyphagous insect pest of corn. We hypothesize that associated weed species of corn may be an alternate host of FAW. This study investigated how different weed species associated with corn – such as Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Clayton, Ageratum conyzoides L., Amaranthus spinosus L., Celosia argentea L., Commelina benghalensis L., Corchorus olitorius L., Ipomoea triloba L., Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn., Portulaca oleracea L., and Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. – influenced the biology of FAW, S. frugiperda, which were collected from an infested cornfield in North Cotabato, Philippines. The life history traits of 10 weeds were compared. In R. cochinchinensis, C. benghalensis, I. triloba, P. oleracea, and E. indica, there was a high number of egg masses and the number of eggs laid by the female compared to A. conyzoides, A. spinosus, C. argentea, C. olitorius, and S. nodiflora. The duration oviposition period, as well as adult male and female longevity, yielded the same results. The percent survival was the highest (97%) for I. triloba and the lowest for A. spinosus (83.5%) and S. nodiflora (82.50%). Furthermore, no survivors were found in A. conyzoides or C. argentea. According to our findings, six weed species promoted the growth of FAW from egg to adult.