Allelopathy in Agroecosystems
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: allelopathy; allelochemical; chemical interaction; mode of action; momilactone; invasive plant; rice allelopathy
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Interests: chemical ecology; plant–insect interactions; plant-induced defense; crop physiological ecology; plant–microbe interactions and allelopathy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Allelopathy, the phenomenon in which plants release biochemicals into the environment to influence neighboring plant growth and development, holds significant importance in agroecosystems. Its implications range from natural plant ecosystems to agricultural landscapes where it plays a pivotal role in processes such as competition, succession, community organization, naturalization, and farming systems.
In recent years, its potential applications in agroecosystems have garnered increasing attention. Researchers have explored its utility in weed management by envisioning a reduction in synthetic chemical inputs and developing allelopathic crop cultivars through genetic manipulation.
This Special Issue aims to delve deeper into the interface between allelopathy and agroecosystems by offering insights into its mechanisms, applications, and implications for sustainable agriculture practices. We invite contributions that elucidate the biochemical and ecological mechanisms unerlying allelopathic interactions while exploring innovative methodologies for studying the potential of allelopathy for integrated weed management and crop improvement. Research articles, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed with an emphasis on uncovering novel insights and methodologies that can advance our understanding of the practical implications of allelopathy in agroecosystems.
Dr. Hisashi Kato-Noguchi
Prof. Dr. Rensen Zeng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- allelopathy
- allelochemical
- mode of action
- crop management
