Agricultural systems in the EU have become more vulnerable and less sustainable due to an
overreliance on herbicides and the tremendous increase in herbicide-resistant weeds. The …

Allelopathy is a common biological phenomenon by which one organism produces
biochemicals that influence the growth, survival, development, and reproduction of other …

The forecasted 9.1 billion population in 2050 will require an increase in food production for
an additional two billion people. There is thus an active debate on new farming practices …

Background Allelopathy is an ecological phenomenon consisting of both positive and
negative effects between organisms determined by the release of secondary metabolites …

Allelopathy is described as the interference to plant growth resulting from chemical
interactions among plants and other organisms mediated through release of plant-produced …

The intensive use of synthetic herbicides is questioned for many reasons. Bioherbicides, as
integrated weed management tools, however, have the potential to offer a number of …

Crops will be harmed by fungi, pests and weeds during their growth. In the past half century,
scientists have conducted in-depth research on natural products extracted from …

Background Aboveground, plants release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that act as
chemical signals between neighbouring plants. It is now well documented that VOCs emitted …

Allelopathy determines the dynamics of plant species in different environments.
Understanding this biological phenomenon could help to develop applications in both …

Plant allelopathy is a response to external stimuli by releasing secondary metabolites. It can
be an effective sustainable strategy for weed control. Roots are the main point of release of …