Allelopathy and its physiological mechanisms of effectiveness in plants
Subject Areas : Environmental physiologyHamze Amiri 1 , Hossein Mohammadi Mohtasham 2
1 - Department of Biology, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Iran
2 - Department of Biology, Lorestan University, Lorestan, Iran
Keywords: Allelochemicals, Food production, Modern agriculture, Phenolic compounds, Weeds,
Abstract :
Balancing agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability presents one of the major challenges facing agriculture worldwide. The rise of herbicide-resistant weeds is causing significant economic harm, underscoring the necessity for effective weed control strategies in modern agriculture. Utilizing the allelopathic properties of certain plants can play a crucial role in weed management. These allelopathic plants produce and release metabolites into their surroundings, which negatively affect the germination and growth of neighboring weeds, thereby limiting their growth and density. Therefore, using these plants or their residues can reduce chemical herbicide usage. This natural, environmentally friendly approach, known as allelopathy, can serve as a valuable tool for weed control. Spraying fields with extracts containing allelopathic compounds can significantly decrease the use of synthetic herbicides. Allelopathy is a complex phenomenon that occurs continuously in both natural and human-made ecosystems, where one organism produces biochemicals that influence the growth, survival, development, and reproduction of other organisms. This review article provides insights obtained from searches in scientific databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SID. It introduces the concept of allelopathy, examines allelochemicals and their modes of action, and highlights the importance of using this biological phenomenon to promote sustainable agriculture.
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