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Evaluation of allelopathic potential of wood chips for weed suppression in horticultural production systems
Author(s): B. Rathinasabapathi, J. Ferguson and M. Gal
Month: Jun
Year: 2005
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 40
Issue: 3
Pages: 711-713
Article Topic(s): Invasive species,Germination,Allelopathy
Research Setting(s): Landscape,Urban
Species Referenced: Desmodium tortuosum (Dixie ticktrefoil),
Abstract
Evaluates the use of wood mulch in suppressing weeds in urban landscapes. Wood chip mulch from Juniperus silicicola significantly inhibited growth of the weedy Desmodium tortuosum compared to gravel mulch and no mulch treatments.Suggested Citation
B. Rathinasabapathi, J. Ferguson and M. Gal. "Evaluation of allelopathic potential of wood chips for weed suppression in horticultural production systems." Hortscience 40.3 (2005): 711-713.Go back