The Science of Allelopathy

By Edited by: Alan R. Putnam

Brings the reader up to date on the latest scientific findings regarding chemical interactions among all plants, whether higher or microbial plants. Contributors representing the world's authorities on the subject present allelopathic impacts in a variety of ecosystems throughout the world. Contains general information on the science and how allelopathy is proven, specific techniques to study allelochemicals, including their collection, identification and modes of action, examples of growth stimulation and autotoxicity, and new chemicals implicated in allelopathy and how some of these might be manipulated to human benefit. Includes extensive bibliography

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471830275
• ISBN13: 9780471830276
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 2.6"