COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS OF CHENOPODIUM ALBUM
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https://doi.org/10.64013/jpbab.v2026i1.54Keywords:
noxious weed, morphological traits, crop productivity, analysis of variance, regression analysis, Chenopodium albumAbstract
Chenopodium album is a widespread deleterious weed that affects crop productivity considerably. This work was conducted to examine the morphological traits of Chenopodium album. For this purpose, the Chenopodium album samples were collected from a maize field located at the University of Punjab, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, from three different locations. The samples were examined for eight morphological traits: fresh weight, dry weight, moisture content, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, shoot height, and root length. Analysis of variance and correlation were used to study the importance and correlation of these traits. Our data showed that traits such as leaf length, leaf width, moisture content, dry weight, fresh weight, shoot height, and root length varied significantly among the three locations. These differences demonstrate that the growth and development of Chenopodium album are greatly affected by environmental factors (sunlight, shade, and distance from irrigation water). It was observed that the plants were highly adaptable to different agro-ecological environments. Additionally, regression analysis showed that the relationships between growth variables under evaluation were minimal. In looking for management strategies, this research provides useful information for understanding adaptability and emphasizes the role of environmental conditions in the morphological traits under study. The outcomes will be beneficial in designing management strategies for this invasive weed to reduce its impact on agricultural yield. It was found from study that locations 1 and 3 were excellent locations for the growth and development of Chenopodium album.
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