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Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi

Title:		[Allelopathic effects of extracts from fibrous roots of Coptis chinensis on two leguminous species]
Author(s):		Li Q; Wu YK; Yuan L; Huang JG;
Address:		"College of Natural Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China. qianqingzi@qq.com"
Journal Title:		Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi
Year:		2013
Volume:		38
Issue:		6
Page Number:		806 - 811
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ISSN/ISBN:		1001-5302 (Print) 1001-5302 (Linking)
Abstract:		"An experiment was carried out to study the allelopathic effects of Coptis chinensis fibrous root extracts (CRE) on the germination and seedling growth of Vicia faba and Pisum sativum in order to alleviate the allelopathic effects and increase land productivity. The seeds of both garden pea (P. sativum) and broad been (V. faba) were germinated in CRE solution of various concentrations, the germination rate, seedling growth and related physiological indexes were measured. The result indicated that there were no significant effects of CRE in low concentrations on seed germination, including both the rate and index, and seed vitality and membrane permeability. With the increment of CRE concentrations, however, the high seed membrane permeability and germination inhibition were observed. For example, the germination rates were reduced by 23.4% (P. sativum) and 9.5% (V. faba), respectively, in CRE solution with 800 mg . L-1. Simultaneously, soluble sugars and the free amino acids in the seeds were lower than those in the control (without CRE) after soaking seeds in CRE solutions. In addition, the seedling growth and nitrate reductase activity were stimulated by CRE at low concentrations in contrast to high concentrations which behaved otherwise and inhibited the nutrient utilization in endosperm. Therefore, the large amount of allelochemicals released from the roots and remains of C. chinensis in soils could inhibit the seed germination and seedling growth of legumes, which may lead to decrease even fail crop yields after growing this medical plant"
Keywords:		"Amino Acids/metabolism Cell Membrane Permeability/drug effects Coptis/*chemistry Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Germination/drug effects Nitrate Reductase/metabolism Peas/*drug effects/metabolism/physiology Pheromones/isolation & purification/*pharmacol;"
Notes:		"MedlineLi, Qian Wu, Ye-Kuan Yuan, Ling Huang, Jian-Guo chi English Abstract China 2013/05/31 Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2013 Mar; 38(6):806-11"