Effect of Spirogyra fluviatilis on Seed Germination of Daucus carota L. Var. Maverick and Choctaw

Authors

  • Roma Yousaf Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Ghazala Butt Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Tooba Zia Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Maham Mujahid Department of Botany, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

carrot seeds, freshwater algal fertilizer, growth media, germination percentage , seedling growth

Abstract

Daucus carota L. (Carrot), a root vegetable of the Umbelliferae family, is widely cultivated and offers several health benefits. Algae, rich in plant nutrients, are increasingly used as natural biofertilizers to reduce the harmful effects of synthetic fertilizers. This study, conducted at the Phycology Lab, Department of Botany, GCU, Lahore, investigates the effect of freshwater algae on seed germination in two carrot varieties, var. Choctaw and Maverick. Four concentrations of Spirogyra fluviatilis algal extract (0 %, 10 %, 50 %, and 100 %) were tested, with parameters including shoot length, root length, leaf number, and leaf length. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and the Least Significant (LSD) test revealed that algal extract concentration significantly affected growth parameters, with maximum growth observed in the control group and minimum growth at 100% algal extract. No significant differences were found between the 10 % and 50 % concentrations. Variety type did not significantly influence the growth parameters.

Author Biography

  • Roma Yousaf, Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

    Roma Yousaf MPhil research student with a focus on exploring benefits of algae is dedicated to advancing knowledge in field of fertilizer.

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Published

2025-09-22

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Sustainable Earth Management: Marine, Botanical & Coastal Studies (JSEM)

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Effect of Spirogyra fluviatilis on Seed Germination of Daucus carota L. Var. Maverick and Choctaw. (2025). Journal of Sustainable Earth Management, 1(1), 1-6. https://www.researchdraft.org/index.php/jsem/article/view/2