Allelopathy

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Front Cover

Allelopathy

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Table of Contents

Preface

Preface to the First Edition

Chapter 1. Introduction

I. Origin and Meaning of Allelopathy

II. Suggested Terminology for Chemical Interactions between Plants of Different Levels of Complexity

III. Early History of Allelopathy

IV. Phyla of Plants Demonstrated to Have Allelopathic Species

Chapter 2. Manipulated Ecosystems: Roles of Allelopathy in Agriculture

I. Effects of Weed Interference on Crop Yields

II. Allelopathic Effects of Crop Plants on Other Crop Plants. III. Allelopathic Effects of Crop Plants on Weeds

Chapter 3. Manipulated Ecosystems: Roles of Allelopathy in Forestry and Horticulture

I. Forestry

II. Horticulture

Chapter 4. Roles of Allelopathy in Plant Pathology

I. Allelopathy in Development and Morphogenesis of Pathogens

II. Allelopathy in Antagonism of Pathogens by Nonhost Organisms

III. Allelochemics and the Promotion of Infections by Pathogens

IV. Allelopathy in Development of Disease Symptoms

V. Allelopathy in Host Plant Resistance to Disease. Chapter 5. Natural Ecosystems: Allelopathy and Patterning of Vegetation

I. Concepts of Patterning

II. Allelopathic Effects of Herbaceous Species on Patterning

III. Allelopathic Effects of Woody Species on Patterning

IV. Patterning due to Allelopathic Effects of Microorganisms

Chapter 6. Natural Ecosystems: Ecological Effects of Algal Allelopathy

I. Effects on Algal Succession

II. Allelopathic Effects of Algae Not Related Directly to Algal Succession

Chapter 7. Natural Ecosystems: Allelopathy and Old-Field or Urban Succession

I. Old-Field Succession in Oklahoma. II. Old-Field Succession in Areas Other Than Oklahoma

III. Allelopathy in Urban Plant Succession in Japan

Chapter 8. Allelopathy and the Prevention of Seed Decay before Germination

I. Direct Production of Microbial Inhibitors by Seed Plants

II. Production of Microbial Inhibitors In Seed Coatsby Soil Microorganisms

III. Conclusions

Chapter 9. Allelopathy and the Nitrogen Cycle

I. The Nitrogen Cycle and Phases Known to Be Affected by Allelopathy

II. Allelopathic Effects on Nitrogen Fixers and Nitrogen Fixation

III. Inhibition of Nitrification. Chapter 10. Chemical Nature of Allelopathic Agents

I. Types of Chemical Compounds Identified as Allelopathic Agents

II. Unidentified Inhibitors

Chapter 11. Factors Affecting Amounts of Allelopathic Compounds Produced by Plants

I. Introduction

II. Effects of Radiation

III. Mineral Deficiencies

IV. Water Stress

V. Temperature

VI. Allelopathic Agents

VII. Age of Plant Organs

VIII. Genetics

IX. Pathogens and Predators

X. Conclusions

Chapter 12. Evidence for Movement of Allelopathic Compounds from Plants and Absorption and Translocation by Other Plants