Impact of Detergents on Chickpea Plant Growth: An Experimental Study

Siddaraju M N, Patil Ravindra Sanganagouda

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of detergents on the growth and development of a selected plant Chickpea. Detergents are commonly used in households and industrial settings, and their potential impact on the environment, particularly on plant life, is of growing concern. The experiment employed a controlled laboratory setting to assess the influence of different detergent concentrations on key physiological and morphological parameters of the Chickpea plants. There was a 1.7- and 1.8-fold decreased growth observed in shoot and root respectively after the treatment with the detergent water. Our findings highlight the significant effects of detergents on plant growth, suggesting potential implications for ecosystems and environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Detergents, Plant Growth, Environmental Impact, Physiological Parameters, Morphological Parameters