Darwin T. Hickman
Novel and holistic approaches are required to realize allelopathic potential for weed management
Hickman, Darwin T.; Comont, David; Rasmussen, Amanda; Birkett, Michael A.
Authors
David Comont
AMANDA RASMUSSEN AMANDA.RASMUSSEN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Associate Professor
Michael A. Birkett
Abstract
Allelopathy, that is, plant–plant inhibition via the release of secondary metabolites into the environment, has potential for the management of weeds by circumventing herbicide resistance. However, mechanisms underpinning allelopathy are notoriously difficult to elucidate, hindering real-world application either in the form of commercial bioherbicides or allelopathic crops. Such limited application is exemplified by evidence of limited knowledge of the potential benefits of allelopathy among end users. Here, we examine potential applications of this phenomenon, paying attention to novel approaches and influential factors requiring greater consideration, with the intention of improving the reputation and uptake of allelopathy. Avenues to facilitate more effective allelochemical discovery are also considered, with a view to stimulating the identification of new compounds and allelopathic species. Synthesis and Applications: We conclude that tackling increasing weed pressure on agricultural productivity would benefit from greater integration of the phenomenon of allelopathy, which in turn would be greatly served by a multi-disciplinary and exhaustive approach, not just through more effective isolation of the interactions involved, but also through greater consideration of factors which may influence them in the field, facilitating optimization of their benefits for weed management.
Citation
Hickman, D. T., Comont, D., Rasmussen, A., & Birkett, M. A. (2023). Novel and holistic approaches are required to realize allelopathic potential for weed management. Ecology and Evolution, 13(4), Article e10018. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10018
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
Publication Date | 2023-04 |
Deposit Date | Oct 9, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
Journal | Ecology and Evolution |
Electronic ISSN | 2045-7758 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 4 |
Article Number | e10018 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10018 |
Keywords | Nature and Landscape Conservation; Ecology; Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/19992860 |
Publisher URL | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.10018 |
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