Publications by authors named "Mersha Wubie Aragaw"
Allelopathic effects of leaf extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. on morphological, physiological, and yield traits of Ethiopian wheat (Triticum durum L.) cultivars.
Animut Mekuriaw Andualem Mersha Wubie Aragaw Abiyu Enyew Molla Zelalem Getnet Tarekegn Getinet Masresha Kassa
BMC Plant Biol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Eucalyptus leaf extracts, both aqueous and methanolic, were tested for their allelopathic effects on three Ethiopian wheat cultivars, showing that they inhibit growth, biomass, and crop yield significantly.
- A pot experiment used various concentrations of Eucalyptus camaldulensis extracts, revealing that the 20% methanolic extract had the most severe impact, reducing chlorophyll fluorescence and affecting both shoot and root growth.
- The study concludes that planting eucalyptus near crops is detrimental to agricultural productivity, suggesting that it should be avoided on farming land.