Fly ash induced Morphological, Biochemical and Metal accumulation responses at different developmental stages in Glycine max (L.) Merrill. Revised

Abstract

The research of many previous years has guaranteed the use of fly ash as a material for another green revolution. The present study was channeled to roll up the brilliance of the fly ash in agriculture meticulously. The experiments were conducted in pots of 20cm diameter with 6-7 kg capacity at Department of Botany SGBAU Amravati. The effect of varying levels of fly ash on the morphological and physiological response (protein content, carbohydrates, chlorophyll and carotenoids) of soya bean Glycine max (L.) Merrill. at three growth stages was observed. The varying levels of fly ash prepared with soil were 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30% and a control of only garden soil was maintained. Experimental examination shows a momentous boost in plant biomass, yield and physiological response up to the level of 20 % fly ash from vegetative to pre flowering stage. After post flowering stage reduction in the physiological response was observed probably related to the distribution of nutrients at this stage.