Allelopathy

1. Front Matter

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2. A discipline called allelopathy

   • S. J. H. Rizvi, H. Haque, V. K. Singh, V. Rizvi

   Pages 1-10

3. Allelopathy: broadening the context

   • John Lovett, Matthew Ryuntyu

   Pages 11-19

4. A conceptual framework for assessing allelochemicals in the soil environment

   • H. H. Cheng

   Pages 21-29

5. Allelopathic effects on nitrogen cycling

   • E. L. Rice

   Pages 31-58

6. Allelopathic mechanism in fire-prone communities

   • G. B. Williamson, D. R. Richardson, N. H. Fischer

   Pages 59-75

7. Allelopathic effects of cruciferous plants in crop rotation

   • A. M. Grodzinsky

   Pages 77-85

8. Improving yield of corn—soybean rotation: role of allelopathy

   • E. Sarobol, I. C. Anderson

   Pages 87-100

9. Biochemical selection of sorghum crop varieties resistant to sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata) and stem borer (Chilo partellus): role of allelochemicals

   • H. Alborn, G. Stenhagen, K. Leuschner

   Pages 101-117

10. Allelochemicals in wheat and barley: role in plant—insect interactions

    • L. J. Corcuera, V. H. Argandoña, G. E. Zúñiga

    Pages 119-127

11. Allelochemical properties of alkaloids. Effects on plants, bacteria and protein biosynthesis

    • M. Wink, T. Twardowski

    Pages 129-150

12. Alfalfa saponins — the allelopathic agents

    • W. Oleszek, M. Jurzysta, P. M. Górski

    Pages 151-167

13. Allelopathy in alfalfa and other forage crops in the United States

    • D. A. Miller

    Pages 169-177

14. Allelopathy in relation to agricultural productivity in Taiwan: problems and prospects

    • Chang-Hung Chou

    Pages 179-203

15. Effect of pine allelochemicals on selected species in Korea

    • Bong-Seop Kil

    Pages 205-241

16. Allelopathy in Brazil

    • A. G. Ferreira, M. E. A. Aquila, U. S. Jacobi, V. Rizvi

    Pages 243-250

17. Allelopathic research activity in Iraq

    • I. S. Alsaadawi

    Pages 251-269

18. Impact of allelopathy in the traditional management of agroecosystems in Mexico

    • A. L. Anaya, R. C. Ortega, V. Nava Rodriguez

    Pages 271-301

19. The allelopathic potential of aromatic shrubs in phryganic (east Mediterranean) ecosystems

    • D. Vokou

    Pages 303-320

20. Possible role of allelopathy in growth inhibition of softwood seedlings in Newfoundland

    • A. U. Mallik

    Pages 321-340

Science is essentially a descriptive and experimental device. It observes nature, constructs hypotheses, plans experiments and proposes theories. The theory is never contemplated as the 'final truth', but remains ever subject to modifications, changes and rejections. The science of allelopathy in a similar way has emerged, and exists on a similar footing; our endeavour should be to keep it fresh and innovative with addition of newer in­ formation and concepts with the rejection of older ideas and antiquated techniques. During the past few decades encouraging results have been obtained in various aspects of allelopathic researches. However, in addition to continuing efforts in all these directions, constant attempts are to be made to describe the mechanics of allelopathic activity in molecular terms and to discover ways and means to exploit it for the welfare of mankind. We feel that multidisciplinary efforts are the only tool to achieve this goal. It is the hope of the editors that this book will serve as a document which identifies an integrated approach, through which research both to understand and exploit allelopathy can be conducted. The present volume arose out of an attempt to bring together eminent scientists in allelopathy to describe their work, of a highly diverse nature, under one title.

• Neem
• Shrub
• bacteria
• forest
• nitrogen
• protein
• soil
• synthesis

..essential to scientists and students involved in allelopathic research...well presented and very readable. - Biological Agriculture and Horticulture; The book is illustrated excellently and clearly arranged. ... The clear construction of the chapters leads the reader directly to the information he looks for...the book gives a view of the present knowledge in allelopathy and can not only be recommended to specialists in this field but also to anyone who is interested - Journal of Plant Physiology

• Laboratory of Allelopathy and Natural Products Department of Botany and Plant Physiology Faculty of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, India

  S. J. H. Rizvi, V. Rizvi

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