The Effect of Insecticide (Malathion) and Biopesticide (Azadirachta indica) on Seed Germination of Broad bean (Vicia faba L.)

Abstract

Malathion is a pesticide that is used to kill insects on agricultural crops and store products. Chemical control of the harmful organism of crop plant is an accepted measure at the present time. Nowadays modern insecticides are used in all over the world. Among the modern insecticides organic phosphate is being extensively used in agriculture, the importance of which is undoubtedly economic due to its low cost and ease of application. But it is now evident that the use of this insecticide has many secondary consequences [Lin et; al.1984 b, Pellegrini and Santi 1972, Talcotl et; al. 1979 a, Toia et; al. 1980]

The insecticide has been shown to causes chromosomal aberrations. The present study was therefore undertaken to examine the effect of insecticide and biopesticide on seed germination of Viciafaba L.