allelopathy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants.

Pronunciation

/ˌæləlˈɒpəθi/

Word forms

allelopathy

Etymology

From allelo- + -pathy.

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