摘要

Autotoxic effects of hot pepper on seed germination and growth of itself and lettuce were examined. Root leachates of hot pepper significantly inhibited the germination and radicle length of hot pepper and lettuce and the inhibitory effects increased with concentration. The leachates affected germination and seedling growth of lettuce more than hot pepper. The inhibitory effects of hot pepper on lettuce were noticed throughout the experimental period and were highest between 51-60 days. The autotoxic potential of leaf extract and root leachates was higher than root and stem extracts.