Schrad macrophomina, were bioassayed to determine their acaricidal activities against. In vitro antitumor efficacy of kochia indica extract on human. Both kochia and fivehook bassia flower in late summer to early fall. Pdf phytomass and nutrient status of kochia indica, a promising. Many are concerned that because forage kochia is an introduced species it may spread vigorously throughout western rangelands. They germinate quickly in the spring and are cold tolerant. See table 1 for a comparison of some of these taxa.
Report of the french accounting board explained that over documents of archives. The present study investigate the effect of kochia indica extract using vicia faba l assay. Four experimental diets were prepared in which 25, 50, 75 and 100% of the berseem hay trifolium alexandrinum l. Effect of temperature and desiccation during storage on. Growth and competitiveness of sulfonyhirearesistant and susceptible kochia kochia scoparia volume 42 issue 2 curtis r. Since kochia is so like so many desirable plants, there never will be a biocontrol.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Kochia is native to eastern europe and western asia. The large quantity of high protein seed makes kochia valuable for poultry feed friesen et al. Effect of kochia kochia indica plant density on yield and some. In california it is found in the central valley, san francisco bay region, central coast, south coast, mojave and sonoran deserts, and the great basin to about 4900 feet 1500 m. Download download balamangalam pdf read online read online balamangalam pdf. Pdf kochia scoparia contained triterpenoid glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, and many other compounds. Kochia provides cover and the seeds are used as food by both songbirds and upland game birds stubbendieck et al. The percentage of germination and plant height are dose and time dependent, probably due to alterations. Forage kochia has nutritive value and environmental benefit.
Kochia, which can produce up to 30,000 seeds per plant. Pdf effect of kochia kochia indica plant density on. Pdf microbial diversity of the rhizosphere of kochia kochia indica. Its common names include burningbush, ragweed, summer cypress, mockcypress, kochia, belvedere, mexican firebrush, and mexican fireweed. The plants were irrigated with underground brackish water with ec of 4. Kochia indica wight in egypt kochia indica wight in egypt. The spread of glyphosateresistant kochia populations throughout western kansas, and the difficulty growers have had controlling these populations, suggest that perhaps control measure should begin prior to emergence of kochia. The paper deals with the rootrot ofkochia indica wight caused byrhizoctonia solani kuhn which secures successful infection through the root of the host. Kochia seeds are short lived in the soil, with most of the seeds dying after one year. Kochia indica wight the plant list many other characters cannot be used to differentiate species from one another, because they are variable among individuals within the species. Rapid deterioration of seed in open storage at laboratory. Buy 50 burning bush kochia scoparia shrub seeds by seedville. The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. Saponins from the fructus of kochia scoparia springerlink.
Photosynthetic type has been identified as a character of. Data obtained from in vitro study on kochia indica extract, 5fu and combination treatment showed a significant cytotoxic effect to hepg 2 cultured cells, with different ic 50 values, when compared to the control. Kochia litter appears to have allelopathic properties that affect certain plants. Thompson, 2011 if we have glyphosate resistant kochia, this will be a serious problem. Plant details information about kochia indica plant several other species formerly classified in bassia are now treated in new genera in the subfamily camphorosmoideaesome of them monotypic. When growing belvedere and other kochia plants in the garden it is best to sow the seeds on the surface a couple of weeks before the last frost of spring is expected. Kochia grows wild throughout much of the country, including the upper midwest. Pdf mutageneic effects of kochia indica extract on vicia. Along with his son,ben,adams operates a 650head commercial angus cow herd in the northern part of the. Four concentrations of 10, 20, 30 and 40% were applied for three time duration 6, 12, 24 h.
His best known written work was a treatise on german and swiss flora entitled synopsis florae germanicae et helveticae 183537. This lincoln county farmer harvested around his patch of kochia. During october 1999, two of the authors waldron, harrison participated in a forage kochia germplasm collection trip to kazakhstan. Zimdahl, in fundamentals of weed science fifth edition, 2018. Kochia kochia scoparia, a classb nondesignate noxious weed in franklin county, wash. March pres avoid this epp herbicides applied march 22, 2011 for kochia control ahead of corn, tribune, ks. Roth continues to be a serious weed problem in western kansas, especially with the development of resistance to atrazine, alsinhibitor, and glyphosate herbicides. It is selfseeding, highyielding, waterefficient plant with no serious disease or insect pests. Abstract the genus kochia and bassia with which it has been combined, of chenopodiaceae tribe. At least one farmer used kochia as a cover crop to suppress wild proso millet cramer, 1992.
According to mobarak 1994 bassia is represented in egypt by three species, viz. Kochia, a native of asia, was introduced from europe. They like to grow in sunny areas which have a soil ph of 6 to 7. Since the introduction of kochia indica into egypt, regarding which. Dec 07, 2016 data obtained from in vitro study on kochia indica extract, 5fu and combination treatment showed a significant cytotoxic effect to hepg 2 cultured cells, with different ic 50 values, when compared to the control. Hepatocellular carcinoma, kochia indica, 5fluorouracil, cells of hepatoma cell line, chemosensitization. Kochia kohkeeah is named for german botanist wilhelm daniel joseph koch, 5 march 1771 14 november 1849, professor of medicine and botany. Rabbits received kochia decoction 2 gkg by intragastric administration showed that chloride in the urine increased by 127. It can be a major problem weed in chemical fallow, and cause severe yield reductions in crops. Major flushes of kochia emerge in early march and into april. However, some people are concerned that it will invade and suppress or eliminate native plant populations. Kochia bassia scoparia flowering seed formation seed drop dieback germination jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec general growth pattern growth pattern under suitable conditions 2 weed management guide kochia bassia scoparia fences catch the tumbleweeds and can be sites of large infestations.
How to grow belvedere, burning bush and other kochia plants. Kochia kochia scoparia, a classb nondesignate noxious weed in lincoln county, wash. Roth, also known as fireweed, burning bush or summer cypress, was introduced to the united states around 1900 as an ornamental from eurasia. They have a shrubby nature and are therefore often used as a hedge plant. Kochia indica wight family amaranthaceae view larger. Bassia indica, salt stress, bacillus subtilis, photosynthetic pigments, phospholipids, auxin.
Kochia kochia scoparia is one of the most troublesome weeds across the great plains and western united states. It is an annual plant that reproduces from seeds only. Whywe need to be alert to kochia although kochia was deliberately. Kochia provides cover and the seeds are used as food by both songbirds and upland game birds stubbendieck et kochia valuable for poultry feed friesen et al. Kochia control weed control agronomy sunflower district. Kochia indica wight family amaranthaceae stored under name. Effects of dietary inclusion of dried kochia indica wight. Quantification of seedling emergence of kochia kochia indica. It has been introduced as an ornamental and become naturalised throughout most of europe, argentina, canada, united states, africa, new zealand and parts of temperate asia including china and japan. The kochia chronicles owe their genesis to the authors experiences in conducting research and advancing technologybased social ventures in east africa. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network.
As mentioned earlier, kochia is a good source of protein for ruminant animals. Further details may be available for individual references in the distribution table details section which can be. Kochia scoparia grass information about kochia control. For example, the value of ic 50 of kochia indica extract was found to be 120. A weed report from the book weed control in natural areas in the western united states kochia and fivehook bassia 2 of 3 20 forage for sheep in small amounts.
An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. A controlled experiment was run to quantify emergence of kochia indica under different temperature, salinity and. It has been introduced to many parts of north america, where it is found in grassland, prairie, and desert shrub ecosystems. In vitro antitumor efficacy of kochia indica extract on. If this has piqued your curiosity, read this article for more detailed kochia plant info. The foliage contains variable amounts of potassium oxalate which is toxic in large amounts and an unidentified substance that can cause digestive tract problems. Mutageneic effects of kochia indica extract on vicia faba l. This study reports antifungal activity of nbutanol fraction of methanolic leaf extract of kochia indica.
Plants of the kochia genus are hardy or half hardy annuals that reach from 60 to 90 cm in height. Because of its nutritive value and positive impact on rangeland environments,forage kochia has been praised as the alfalfa of the desert. Both species have a taproot, usually with few to several branched, fibrous lateral roots. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Normally, kochia seeds are not threshed out but are enclosed in a chaffy, paperlike hull. Pem caused by thiamine inadequacy in cattle and sheep and sulfur toxicosis in cattle. Effect of kochia kochia indica plant density on yield and some physiological characteristics of sorghum under salinity stress. Phytomass and nutrient status of kochia indica, a promising fodder. This study reports antifungal activity of nbutanol fraction of methanolic leaf extract of kochia indica wight against macrophomina phaseolina and its phytocomponents. Kochia definition of kochia by the free dictionary.
The distribution of the fungus in different parts of the host has been studied in detail. The external and internal symptomatology of the diseased plants has been described. Jun 11, 2015 kochia seeds can end up in and are tolerated so some degree in most seed lots. Distribution maps top of page you can pan and zoom the map. Identification and management of kochia and russian thistle. Bassia is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, amaranthaceae. The present study evaluated the aboveground phytomass and nutrient composition of the different organs of kochia indica wight, a summer annual weed.
Plant details information about kochia indica plant. Farmers in dry areas, including the southwest, have grown kochia as a droughtresistant forage crop on lands where other crops are difficult to. The soil salinity of the experimental site ranged from 4. Seeds have been stored without deterioration at 30 c. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The larger kochia get, the more difficult it is to control. Scoparia trichophila, grown for its foliage, which turns dark red in the late summer. Annual or biennial herb, up to 2 m, softly villous or pubescent, stem pale, brown to yellowish, with many spreading. On the root rot of kochia indica wight springerlink. Bassia scoparia is a large annual herb in the family amaranthaceae native to eurasia. According to its most recent description, the genus is defined by its three types of c 4 kochioid leaf anatomy. Kochia synonyms, kochia pronunciation, kochia translation, english dictionary definition of kochia. Shrubs free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Kochia is also eaten by deer and pronghorn stubbendieck et al.
Linearlanceolate, sessile, acute, pubescent or villous on both sides, base tapering. Kochia is an erect summer annual broadleaf plant that is difficult to differentiate from fivehook bassia, bassia hyssopifolia. The record derives from tropicos which reports it as an accepted name record 7200104 with original publication details. Gardeners like this annual plant for its bright red foliage in autumn. Among kochia s advocates is utah rancher bob adams. The type species of both kochia and bassia are in the c 4 group. This study presents an experimental investigation of the dietary inclusion effect of dried kochia indica wight k tree foliages on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of growing rabbits. In some experiments, cattle have lost weight and some have died when fed only kochia. Scoparia skopair eeuh is dead latin for broomlike green deanesitemized plant profile.
When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Effect of kochia kochia indica plant density on yield and. It can be found in crop fields, pastures, rangeland, roadsides, ditch banks, and wastelands. Request pdf effects of dietary inclusion of dried kochia indica wight tree foliages on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of growing rabbits this study presents an experimental.
Kochia s seeds have a short life in the soil, so control can be achieved in a single year. Compounds 16 have been isolated for the first time from genus kochia and compound 7 is first reported from family. Similarly, bassia indica plays a severe role in suppressing plant diversity. Acaricidal activities of extracts of kochia scoparia against. Annual or biennial herb, up to 2 m, softly villous or pubescent, stem pale, brown to yellowish, with many spreading branches from the base and distant leaves. Controlling this weed can be challenging, but it helps to understand the biology of kochia.
Apr 18, 2016 kochia seeds germinate at shallow soil depths. Kochia indica pdf, jrx218s pdf writer, chechiyum aniyanum kambi kadha pdf. Data are given for kochia indica seeds showing retention of viability after storage for various periods of time open to the air under laboratory conditions, open at 30 c. Bassia indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. It can be planted when soil temperatures are as low as 50f. As with all weedy species the kochia speciesgroup exhibits much variability in its various characteristics.
Kochia indica pdf kochia indica wight in egypt kochia indica wight in egypt. Kochia scoparia grass information about kochia control in. Extracts of an annual herbaceous plant, kochia scoparia l. Luckily, there are a wide variety of herbicides to control the pest in cereals. Kochia is grown on dry pastures, rangelands and cropland with alkaline soils. Sporobolus arabicus, suaeda fruticosa, kochia indica and atriplex lentiformis. The kochia chronicles take readers headlong into the lives and adventures of people in this quintessential african village as they usher in an era of design, innovation and entrepreneurship. Kochia indica wight is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus kochia family amaranthaceae.
Growers should soon begin planning their program for controlling kochia. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. A tall, erect, branched annual with stem and branches more or less woolly, white triate. Kochia indica wight the plant list molecular phylogeny of camphorosmeae camphorosmoideae, chenopodiaceae. Susceptible kochia kochia scoparia cambridge university press. Kochia can accumulate high levels of nitrate and will escape from cultivation and become a weed. Native to southern and eastern russia, kochia was introduced into north america from europe. Kochia scoparia grass is an attractive ornamental plant or a troublesome invasive species, depending on a number of factors, including geographic location and purpose for growing.