The Potency of Four Plant Extracts in Stimulating the Physiological and Yield Parameters of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus)

This study evaluated the impact of plant extracts from Chromolaena odorata, Aspilia africana, Datura stramonium, and Gongronema latifolium on the physiological and yield parameters of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus).The study aimed to assess the potential of these extracts to enhance plant development and productivity.Okra plants were treated with 500 mg/ml of the extracts as a soil drench.Physiological parameters such as shoot length, stem size, number of leaves, and root length were measured at 20-day intervals for 90 days.Yield parameters, including the number of fruits per plant and fruit weight, were also recorded.The results demonstrated that the growth and yield parameters of treated plants were significantly improved compared to the control (p0.05).These findings suggest that applying plant extracts has the potential to influence the growth and yield parameters of okra, offering a sustainable approach to improve crop performance.Further research is needed to optimize application methods and identify the mechanisms behind these observed effects.