PJB-2017-803
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NATURAL HERBICIDES OF PLANT ORIGIN
FARZAD ASLANI
Abstract
Herbicides have revolutionized weed control practices around the world and are being increasingly adopted in developing countries. They have become preferred by farmers over cultural and mechanical control practices because of their time and cost efficiency, ease of application, and, importantly, more effective weed control. However, repeated use and strong reliance on herbicides to control weeds can lead to the development of herbicide resistance in weed populations, as well as cause hazardous impacts on environment and human health. More recently, there has been focus on the utilization of allelochemicals as sources of new herbicides and a novel modes of action. In order to develop natural herbicides and pesticides, the identification and quantification of potent plant growth inhibitors are necessary. The quality and quantity of allelochemicals obtained from plant tissues are influenced by biotic, abiotic and genetic factors as well as extraction approaches. This review aims to discuss these variations can alter the allelopathic activity of plant species via production and efficiency of allelopathic compounds in order to further understanding the significant role of allelopathy of the plant origin with a specific mode of action in achieving sustainable weed control.
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