Allelopathic Effect Of Ageratum Houstonianum Mill. On Germination And Seedling Growth Of Two Agricultural Crops (abelmoschus Esculentus And Zea Mays)
Ageratum houstonianum is a garden escape that has become an invasive weed affecting ecosystems in many countries in different parts of the world. The study evaluated the allelopathic potential of the aqueous extract and leachate of A. houstonianum on the seed germination and seedling growth of two important agricultural crops Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) and Zea mays (maize) under laboratory conditions.