Phytotoxins Produced by Invasive Weeds and Their Applications in Agriculture and the Restoration of Natural Areas

摘要

Plant phytochemicals encompass a great diversity of secondary metabolites that belong to different chemical families produced across the plant kingdom. These phytochemicals have different bioactivities, and in this chapter, we focus on the phytotoxic nature (allelopathy) of some secondary metabolites. We explore different aspects of allelochemistry such as compound identity, modes of action, ecological implications, development of resistance to allelochemicals, and potential uses in agriculture. Furthermore, we highlight areas that are not well understood in allelopathy research and point to some possible solutions.