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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Effect of extracts of blue green alga Oscillatoria sp. in seed germination of mung bean
Authors
Sarika N Sangekar, Milind J Jadhav
Abstract
Algae are known to contain bioactive compounds.
These bioactive compounds have certain effects on seed germination and growth
of plants. Algae and algal products are being used worldwide to increase plant
growth and yield. In present research work role of blue green alga Oscillatoria
sp. in seed germination of mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczik) have
been studied in detail by preparing extracts in different solvents. The alga
was collected in bulk and in pure form from Buttenath dam, located in Ambajogai
tehsil area of Beed district in Maharashtra. Algal extracts were prepared in
different solvents such as cold water, hot water, acetone, methanol, ethanol
and chloroform. Higher percentage of seed germination with maximum shoot length
and root length was observed in hot and cold water extracts. Mung been seeds
treated with extracts of Oscillatoria sp. shows stimulatory effects in
seed germination with increase in shoot length and root length. Effective biostimulants
can be produced from Oscillatoria sp. for better germination and growth
of plants. Use of algae in seed germination and plant growth is ecofriendly
practice in sustainable agriculture development.
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Pages:7-10
How to cite this article:
Sarika N Sangekar, Milind J Jadhav "Effect of extracts of blue green alga<i> Oscillatoria sp</i>.<i> </i>in seed germination of mung bean". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 7-10
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