allelopathy
09/08/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Researchers find way to fight exotic plant invasions of forests through allelopathy
In nature’s contest for the survival of the fittest, plants fight just as hard as animals do: In their arsenal are biochemicals which they often use against other plants. A study published in Allelopathy Journal discusses the role that these chemicals play in the dynamics between native and invasive plant species. Different organisms compete over […]
08/22/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Using phenolic acids to battle exotic plant invasion
Allelopathy is the process in which plants use biochemicals to hinder the growth and survival of potential competitors. A study published in Allelopathy Journal looked at how this process is used by both native and invasive plant species. The researchers noted that invasive species disrupt ecosystems by using “novel weapons,” biochemicals that native species are […]
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