Analysis of Allelopathic Content in Acacia auriculiformis and Melia azadirachtah on Mung Bean Germination

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of allelopathy from leaf extracts of Acacia auriculiformis and Melia azadirachta on the germination of mung beans (Vigna radiata). Alleleopathy is a biological phenomenon in which chemical compounds released by certain plants affect the growth and development of other plants. This study used an experimental method with various concentrations of leaf extracts of the two tree species (0%, 10%, 20%, and 40%). The parameters observed included germination percentage, growth rate, root length, and mung bean bud length. The results showed that the increase in the concentration of Acacia auriculiformis and Melia azadirachta leaf extracts  significantly inhibited the germination process and early growth of mung beans. Allelopathic compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and total phenols are thought to be the main cause of the barrier. This study provides insight into the potential of allelopathy as a natural weed management tool in sustainable agricultural systems.