Jatropha curcas leaves mulch effect on maize

This work highlights the importance of organic mulch in agriculture. In future this work will open an avenue for new researches in field of allelopathy and mechanism involved behind the action of allelochemicals. The phenolic compounds found in various organic mulches have a role in either inhibiting or stimulating the growth of target plants. The movement of phenolic compound from mulch to soil and ultimately to target plant is investigated.