Management of Chenopodium album L. through the Allelopathic Effect of Mangifera indica L.: Experimental Investigation

Abstract

Chenopodium album is an invasive weed found in wheat fields in Egypt. The current study demonstrated the potential for using MILAE (Mangifera indica leaves aqueous extract) at various concentrations (5, 10, 15 and 25%) to suppress the germination and growth of C. album in a Petri dish experiment.  The rise in MILAE concentration was shown to be associated with predictable degrees of inhibition in C. album germination and seedling growth rate. The lengths of the PL (plumule) and RL (radicle) of C. album were significantly affected as the concentration of MILAE grew, with the effect being most pronounced at a concentration of 25% extract. The use of MILAE as an alternative bioherbicide was advocated in this study because its leaves extract has substantial phytotoxic potential allelochemicals.