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the term allelopathy refers to
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The term 'Allelopathy' refers to:
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Allelopathy = Plant chemical warfare; affects neighboring plant growth.
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Jul 3, 2025
Symbiotic relationship between plants
Competition for light among plants
Chemical inhibition of one species by another
Mutualistic interaction between fungi and roots
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Allelopathy involves the release of biochemicals (allelochemicals) by one plant species that influence the growth, survival, or reproduction of other species. For example, black walnut releases juglone, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants.
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