ABSTRACT

Darbh grass (Desmostachya bipinnata L.) is herbaceous, perennial, rhizomatous grass and is a member of the family Poaceae or Gramineae. Darbh grass has vital medicinal value and this grass is widely used as traditional medicine by traditional people to cure many diseases. The present study describes the impact of four sources of water on the growth and development of Darbh grass at Valsad city, Gujarat, Bharat. The sources of water were: Wanki River, Auranga River, Ghadoi River, and Tap water of Valsad city. The present study was monitored for a period of one month (for 30 days) in the winter season. The water samples were analysed by Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Hardness, Alkalinity, and Chloride (Cl) parameters. During this study, differences in plant height and root length were observed between 30 days before and 30 days after. This study shows that the Auranga River water was not competent for the growth of Darbh grass. Keywords: Darbh grass (Desmostachya bipinnata), Growth of plant, River and Tap water, Water parameters, Winter season
Publication date: 01/12/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.12.6666