Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize
Plants contain a variety of phytochemicals, which act as natural bioactive compounds to help plants enhance abiotic tolerance and promote growth. Therefore, plant extracts are considered to have great potential as environmentally friendly biostimulants in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to...
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| author | Han, Mingzhao Kasim, Susilawati Uddin, Md Kamal Abdullah, Halimatul Saadiah Reza, Shah Ahmed Mohd Shuib, Effyanti |
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| description | Plants contain a variety of phytochemicals, which act as natural bioactive compounds to help plants enhance abiotic tolerance and promote growth. Therefore, plant extracts are considered to have great potential as environmentally friendly biostimulants in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to identify the phytochemical compounds and quantify nutrients present in three plant extracts, namely Euphorbia hirta, Polygonum minus, and Eleusine indica, as well as to explore the effect on the growth of maize seedlings (Zea mays L.). The plant powder was extracted using methanol, followed by a solid-liquid extraction procedure. The phytocompounds were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, while mineral nutrients were quantified using inductively coupled plasma. Five concentrations of plant extracts, i.e., 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100%, were designed to evaluate seed germination and priming. The result showed that 53, 45, and 39 phytocompounds were identified from E. hirta, P. minus, and E. indica, respectively, and classified into different chemical groups (such as flavonoids and amino acids) and rich nutrients (for example, N, P, and K). Besides, P. minus and E. hirta extracts with lower concentrations (5 and 15%) showed a positive effect on germination, shoot length and fresh weight, and the Highest concentration (100%) of E. hirta and E. indica extracts exhibited strong toxicity. This study emphasizes that weed extracts containing abundant secondary metabolites and nutrients can be used as natural biostimulants for maize seed priming. |
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| spelling | upm-1143452025-01-14T05:01:47Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114345/ Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize Han, Mingzhao Kasim, Susilawati Uddin, Md Kamal Abdullah, Halimatul Saadiah Reza, Shah Ahmed Mohd Shuib, Effyanti Plants contain a variety of phytochemicals, which act as natural bioactive compounds to help plants enhance abiotic tolerance and promote growth. Therefore, plant extracts are considered to have great potential as environmentally friendly biostimulants in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to identify the phytochemical compounds and quantify nutrients present in three plant extracts, namely Euphorbia hirta, Polygonum minus, and Eleusine indica, as well as to explore the effect on the growth of maize seedlings (Zea mays L.). The plant powder was extracted using methanol, followed by a solid-liquid extraction procedure. The phytocompounds were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, while mineral nutrients were quantified using inductively coupled plasma. Five concentrations of plant extracts, i.e., 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100%, were designed to evaluate seed germination and priming. The result showed that 53, 45, and 39 phytocompounds were identified from E. hirta, P. minus, and E. indica, respectively, and classified into different chemical groups (such as flavonoids and amino acids) and rich nutrients (for example, N, P, and K). Besides, P. minus and E. hirta extracts with lower concentrations (5 and 15%) showed a positive effect on germination, shoot length and fresh weight, and the Highest concentration (100%) of E. hirta and E. indica extracts exhibited strong toxicity. This study emphasizes that weed extracts containing abundant secondary metabolites and nutrients can be used as natural biostimulants for maize seed priming. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024-08-27 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114345/1/114345.pdf Han, Mingzhao and Kasim, Susilawati and Uddin, Md Kamal and Abdullah, Halimatul Saadiah and Reza, Shah Ahmed and Mohd Shuib, Effyanti (2024) Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 47 (3). pp. 1003-1019. ISSN 1511-3701; eISSN: 2231-8542 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjtas/browse/regular-issue?article=JTAS-2934-2023 10.47836/pjtas.47.3.25 |
| spellingShingle | Han, Mingzhao Kasim, Susilawati Uddin, Md Kamal Abdullah, Halimatul Saadiah Reza, Shah Ahmed Mohd Shuib, Effyanti Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title | Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title_full | Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title_fullStr | Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title_short | Identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected Malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
| title_sort | identification of phytochemicals and mineral nutrients of selected malaysian plant extracts and its effects on seed priming of maize |
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