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Quantitative assessment of allelopathic interference and spatial impact of Azadirachta indica A. Juss on the biomass production of major rabi crops in the semi-arid Bundelkhand Region
Authors
Dr. Chatar Singh, Durgesh Nandini, G S Panwar
Abstract
In the diverse
agro-climatic zones of India, Azadirachta indica (Neem) is a cornerstone
species for agroforestry due to its high adaptability and medicinal value.
However, the biological phenomenon of allelopathy—the release of biochemicals
that inhibit neighbouring plants—poses a challenge to understorey productivity.
This study evaluates the impact of A. indica on the biomass of Wheat (Triticum
aestivum), Chickpea (Cicer arietinum), Lentil (Lens esculenta),
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), and Mustard (Brassica campestris).
Field investigations revealed that biomass parameters were significantly
suppressed within a 1m radius of the tree base. Proximity to the tree
significantly reduced plant height and seed weight across all species, while
vegetative biomass showed varying degrees of resilience.
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Pages:479-481
How to cite this article:
Dr. Chatar Singh, Durgesh Nandini, G S Panwar "Quantitative assessment of allelopathic interference and spatial impact of <i>Azadirachta indica</i> A. Juss on the biomass production of major rabi crops in the semi-arid Bundelkhand Region". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 1, Issue 7, 2014, Pages 479-481
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