The chemical inhibition of one plant (or other organism) by
another, due to the release into the environment of substances
acting as germination or growth inhibitors
Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon where plants release chemicals, known as allelochemicals, into the environment that inhibit the growth or development of other plants. This can help the releasing plant to gain a competitive advantage in securing resources.
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