2025, Vol. 13, Issue 5, Part B

author(s)
Anshul Yadav and SK Agnihotri

abstract
A significant infestation of Melochia corchorifolia L. (commonly known as Chocolate weed) has been observed in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) fields within the Kuthulia tract of Rewa (M.P.), India. This situation prompted an investigation into the allelopathic effects of leachates and blended extracts from various sesame plant parts on the germination and seedling growth of M. corchorifolia. The findings indicated that the tested concentrations of sesame leachate and blended extract displayed a stimulatory impact on the germination and growth of this weed. Notably, sesame leachate demonstrated a stronger stimulatory effect compared to the blended extract. Among the tested concentrations, the highest (1:2.5 w/v) yielded the most pronounced stimulatory impact. This heightened effect of sesame leachate on the germination and growth of M. corchorifolia is likely contributing to the severe infestation of Chocolate weed within sesame fields.