Allelopathy is an ecological phenomenon by which plants release organic chemicals (allelochemicals) into the environment influencing the growth and survival of other organisms. In this book, leading scientists in the field synthesize latest developments in allelopathy research with a special emphasis on its application in sustainable agriculture. The following topics are highlighted: Ecological implications, such as the role of allelopathy during the invasion of alien plant species; regional experiences with the application of allelopathy in agricultural systems and pest management; the use of microscopy for modeling allelopathy; allelopathy and abiotic stress tolerance; host allelopathy and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; allelopathic interaction with plant nutrition; and the molecular mechanisms of allelopathy. This book is an invaluable source of information for scientists, teachers and advanced students in the fields of plant physiology, agriculture, ecology, environmental sciences, and molecular biology.
Edited by:
Zahid A. Cheema, Muhammad Farooq, Abdul Wahid Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Country of Publication: Germany Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 7.956kg ISBN:9783642426957 ISBN 10: 3642426956 Pages: 520 Publication Date:15 October 2014 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active