Ailanthone inhibition data on seed germination and seedling growth of Lepidium sativum L. and Raphanus sativus L

Sonia Demasi; Matteo Caser; Silvia Fogliatto; Francesco Vidotto; Francesco Trotta; Valentina Scariot

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2019.104550

Ailanthone inhibition data on seed germination and seedling growth of Lepidium sativum L. and Raphanus sativus L

Data Brief. 2019 Sep 23:26:104550. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.104550. eCollection 2019 Oct.

Authors

Sonia Demasi¹, Matteo Caser¹, Silvia Fogliatto¹, Francesco Vidotto¹, Francesco Trotta², Valentina Scariot¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Torino, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095, Grugliasco, TO, Italy.
² Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via Pietro Giuria, 7, 10125, Torino, Italy.

Abstract

Ailanthone is a quassinoid from Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle with allelopathic properties that deserves interest for its potential use as a natural herbicide. Data about seed germination and root and hypocotyl length of two model species (Lepidium sativus L.'Inglese' and Raphanus sativus L.'Tondo Rosso BIO') treated with different concentrations of ailanthone are reported. Data derive from experiments performed in a growth chamber on filter paper, non-sterile urban soil, and a cultivation substrate for horticulture. Part of their elaboration and interpretation can be found in the research article titled "Ailanthone from Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle as potential natural herbicide" (Demasi et al., 2019).

Keywords: Ailanthus altissima; Allelopathy; Natural herbicide; Phytotoxicity; Quassinoid.