The phytotoxic potential of plants and the effect their active components on another plant species is being explored as a alternative to synthetic herbicides for weed control. In current study, we investigated leaves Dregea volubilis (L.f.) Benth. ex Hook.f. against four test [timothy (Phleum pratense L.), barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv), lettuce (Lactuca sativa alfalfa (M...

Background: Both cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) are recognised environmental toxins that may have devastating effects on plant life, particularly their photosynthetic pigments. Heavy metal toxicity is one of several abiotic stressors especially relevant to investigate because its impact crop species growing in close proximity heavy industrial sites, less developed nations. Methods: The chlorophyl...