Induction of Catharanthus roseus Secondary Metabolites When Calotropis procera Was Used as Bio-Stimulant.

ABSTRACT: Available information associated with Calotropis procera posted its phytotoxic effect as bio-herbicide scarce works studied its stimulatory/nutritive effect. A pot experiment was performed to assess the validity of using Calotropis procera (C. procera) leaves extract as a bio-stimulant for the growth and quality of a medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus (C. roseus) evaluated by some physio-biochemical indices. Different types of C. procera leaves extracts (CLEs) (methanolic, cold water and autoclaved water extracts) were delivered by two different modes of application. The results revealed that application of CLEs as irrigation or foliar spraying caused a stimulation effect on C. roseus plant. Root and shoot length, dry and fresh weight were significantly improved due to CLEs applications.

SUBMITTER: Abeed AHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8398584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature