Research Article | Published: 01 March 2000

Allelopathic Effects of Trees on Crop Seed Germination and Seedling Vigour-An Overview

A. Bharathi, R. Umarani and K. Vanangamudi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 98-103 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-P660N3 | Cite this article

Abstract

The studies carried out by various workers show the presence of phytotoxins in tropical Multipurpose trees. Suggestions for taking up further studies on their allelopathic effects have been made for reducing adverse allelopathic effects on associated weed and crop species.

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Bharathi, A., Umarani, R. and Vanangamudi, K., 2000. Allelopathic Effects of Trees on Crop Seed Germination and Seedling Vigour-An Overview. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(1), pp.98-103. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-P660N3

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