allelopathy

Recorded: May 16, 2023

In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Dr. Debalina Saha from Michigan State University to discuss the fascinating concept of allelopathy. Many plants produce compounds that inhibit the growth of other plants around them, and dissecting how that process works could yield some interesting opportunities moving forward. Tune in if you’re curious about what allelopathy is, how it works, and how it could be harnessed in an agronomic system!

Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller, Penn State Extension
Guests: Dr. Debalina Saha, Michigan State University

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