Introduction of multipurpose trees plays an important role in agroforestry systems. It enriches the soil by providing soil cover thus providing habitat for soil flora and fauna. However, integration of trees with various crops needs to be evaluated for its allelopathic potential before its introduction into agroforestry system. | Allelopathic potential of Mesua ferrea L. and schima wallichi Reinw. ex blume leaf extracts on seedling growth of maize Zea mays L.