*3.8. Antimetabolite Assay on Common Lambs' Quarter*

The present study reported a decrease in dry matter, root length, and germination rate of common lambs' quarter by three of the applied strains from 27.5 to 50.0%, 29.0 to 55.0%, and 21.0 to 24.6%, respectively (Table 4). These strains were W28, ESO-11, and T75. The strain B11 caused a reduction in root length (27.3%) and germination rate (22.8%) only. The strain T18 caused a reduction in root length only, which was 20.3% lesser than the control. However, a significant increase in root length (13.0%) and germination rate (19.3%) was observed with the inoculation of strain 2O0. The strain L6 increased the germination rate of the weed by 14%. The other strains remained ineffective on the growth of the seedlings of this weed.
