Chemical welfare in the forest. A review of allelopathy with regard to New Zealand forestry.

Authors: P. Maclaren
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1983, Issue N.Z.J.For. 28(1) 1983, pp 73-92, May 1983
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: Allelopathy is reviewed and shown how it could relate to New Zealand forestry. The author speculates that allelopathy may be a significant factor in the following areas: the "replant problem*', our understanding of competition between plants, and in the ecology of natural forests.