Principles and Practices in Plant Ecology: Allelochemical Interactions

by Inderjit (Editor), K. M. M. Dakshini (Editor), Chester L. Foy (Editor)

Overview

Principles and Practices in Plant Ecology: Allelochemical Interactions provides insights and details recent progress about allelochemical research from the ecosystem standpoint. Research on chemical ecology of allelochemicals in the last three decades has established this field as a mature science that interrelates the research of biologists, weed and crop scientists, agronomists, natural product chemists, microbiologists, ecologists, soil scientists, and plant physiologists and pathologists. This book demonstrates how the influence of allelochemicals on the various components of an ecosystem-including soil microbial ecology, soil nutrients, and physical, chemical, and biological soil factors-may affect growth, distribution, and survival of plant species. Internationally renowned exper†s discuss how a better understanding of allelochemical phenomena can lead to true sustainable agriculture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351421997
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/21/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	608
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

K.M.M. Dakshini, Chester L. Foy, Inderjit

Table of Contents

Allelopathy: One Component in a Multifaceted Approach to Ecology, K.M.M. Dakshini, C.L. Foy, and Inderjit
Methodologies
Designing Laboratory Plant Debris-Soil Bioassays: Some Reflections, U. Blum
How to Make Bioassays for Allelopathy More Relevant to Field Conditions with Particular Reference to Cropland Weeds, C.L. Foy
Bioassays for Allelopathy: Interactions of Soil Organic and Inorganic Constituents, Inderjit and K.M.M. Dakshini
Bioassays Applied to Allelopathic Herbaceous Vascular Hydrophytes, S.D. Elakovich
The Occurrence and Behavior of Plant Phenolic Acids in Soil Environment and Their Potential Involvement in Allelochemical Interference Interactions: Methodological Limitations in Establishing Conclusive Proof of Allelopathy, B.R. Dalton
Biochemical Analysis of Allelopathic Compounds: Plants, Microorganisms, and Soil Secondary Metabolites, G.R. Waller, M.-C. Feng, and Y. Fujii
Microspectrofluorimetry of Intact Secreting Cells, with Applications to the Study of Allelopathy, V.V. Roshchina and E.V. Melnikova
Interactions among Plant and Microbial Systems
Pollen Allelopathy, S.D. Murphy
Allelopathic Bacteria, O. Barazani and J. Friedman
Allelochemistry in Plankton Communities, K.I. Keating
Allelopathy in Benthic and Littoral Areas: Case Studies on Allelochemicals from Benthic Cyanobacteria and Submersed Macrophytes, E.M. Gross
Australian Studies on Allelopathy in Eucalyptus: A Review, R. Willis
The Study of Allelopathy in Australia: 1988-1993, B.-S. Kil and J.V. Lovett
Historical Review and Current Models of Forest Succession and Interference, D.W. Gilmore
Ecological Aspects
Plant Phenolics and Terpenoids: Transformation, Degradation, and Potential for Allelopathic Interactions, Inderjit, H.H. Cheng, and H. Nishimura
Variation of Flavonoid Synthesis Induced by Ecological Factors, N.C. Lobón and J.C. Escudero
Catalytic Transformation of Phenolic Compounds in theSoils, P.M. Huang, M.C. Wang, and M.K.

Editorial Reviews

A collection of research and review articles presents a global perspective on the field. Details recent progress in allelochemical research from the ecosystem standpoint, demonstrating how the influence of allelochemicals on various components of an ecosystem may affect growth, distribution, and survival of plant species. After an overview, material covers advantages and shortcomings of different methodologies, interactions among plant and microbial systems, biological control of plant disease and weeds, and biochemical, ecological, molecular, and physiological aspects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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