allelopathy

(noun)

the release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants, often resulting in a uniform dispersion pattern

Related Terms

  • habitat heterogeneity
  • dispersion pattern

Examples of allelopathy in the following topics:

  • Species Distribution

    • For example, the sage plant, Salvia leucophylla, secretes toxins, a phenomenon called negative allelopathy.
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