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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

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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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