Table 3.
Tomato seeds germination and growth parameters in the presence of A. altissima ethanolic leaf extract and in control sample.
| Physiological Parameters * | Leaf Extract Concentration (μg/mL) | Control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 1000 | ||
| Eg (%) | 66.00 ± 0.05 | 60.00 ± 0.10 | 56.00 ± 0.05 |
| G (%) | 88.00 ± 0.13 | 84.00 ± 0.15 | 92.00 ± 0.08 |
| RL (cm) | 3.77 ± 1.05 | 1.12 ± 0.45 | 3.72 ± 0.69 |
| SL (cm) | 2.46 ± 0.47 | 2.14 ± 0.48 | 2.29 ± 0.43 |
| RRG (%) | 107.87 ± 0.45 | 32.12 ± 0.19 | 100.00 ± 0.00 |
| RSG (%) | 96.28 ± 0.17 | 91.56 ± 0.16 | 100.00 ± 0.00 |
| GI (%) | 96.25 ± 0.45 | 26.14 ± 0.14 | 92.00 ± 0.08 |
| VI (%) | 133.64 ± 0.27 | 44.01 ± 0.14 | 149.96 ± 0.15 |
| PI (%) | 111.64 ± 0.51 | 87.96 ± 0.34 | 100.00 ± 0.00 |
* Eg—Germinative energy; G—germination rate; RL—root length; SL—shoot length; RRG—relative root growth percentage; RSG—relative seed germination; GI—germination index; VI—vigor index; PI—influence index on the aerial part; Data are shown as the mean ± standard deviation.