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ALLELOPATHIC CHEMICAL [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
DEF

A natural compound produced by the plant.

CONT

Allelochemicals are secondary metabolites partially bred out of crop plants because of undesirable qualities, such as bad taste or reduced yield. Most allelochemicals are relatively nonphytotoxic compared with synthetic herbicides, sometimes antagonistic in combinations and may be inactivated by soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
DEF

Substance végétale produite par la plante.

Spanish

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