TITLE:
Allelopathic Effects of Argemone mexicana to Growth of Native Plant Species
AUTHORS:
Hassan S. Namkeleja, Mokiti T. C. Tarimo, Patrick A. Ndakidemi
KEYWORDS:
Allelochemicals; Chlorophyll; Ecosystems; Growth
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Plant Sciences,
Vol.5 No.9,
April
16,
2014
ABSTRACT:
Argemone mexicana is known to have significant effects on cultivated agricultural fields.
However, there is little information about allelopathic effect of A. mexicana on the growth of wild plant
species such as those found in wildlife protected areas. This review presents
evidence that allelochemicals present in A.
mexicana may affect the overall growth of other plant species.