Allelochemicals released by leaf residues of Micromeria fruticosa in soils, their uptake and metabolism by inhibited wheat seed
Allelochemicals released by leaf residues of Micromeria fruticosa in soils, their uptake and metabolism by inhibited wheat seed
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DOI:
10.1007/s11104-008-9731-0
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发表时间:
2008
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影响因子:
4.9
通讯作者:
N. Dudai;D. Chaimovitsh;O. Larkov;R. Fischer;Yahav Blaicher;A. Mayer
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作者:
N. Dudai;D. Chaimovitsh;O. Larkov;R. Fischer;Yahav Blaicher;A. Mayer
The allelopathic effect of white micromeria (Micromeria fruticosa) leaves on germinating wheat(Triticum aestivumL.) was examined in sterilized and non-sterilized clay and sandy soils. Seed germination and seedling development were evaluated and the volatile compounds in the soil and in the seeds analyzed. The germination of the seeds and subsequent development of the seedlings were inhibited by addition of the leaves to the soil. The degree of inhibition was found to be concentration dependent, and the extent of inhibition was higher in the sandy soil than the clay. Volatile components fromM. fruticosaand their derivatives were found in the soil and in the seeds. Soil sterilization inhibited the degradation of the volatiles but its effect on seedling emergence was not significant. We suggest that the active compounds pulegone and isomenthol are the probable cause of the inhibitory effects. The results demonstrate that leaf residues in soil systems can cause allelopathic effects by releasing volatiles. The compounds are metabolized in the seeds and are able to lead to inhibition of germination.