Forests habituated by Rhododendron delavayi often lack understory vegetation, which could possibly be a consequence of allelopathy. It is phenomenon virtue certain plant species produce allelochemicals that affect the growth and behavior surrounding plants. To elucidate allelopathic potential present in different layers R. forest, extracts obtained from three forest were used for seed germinati...

Understanding interactions between grasses and their herbivores is central to the conservation of species-rich grasslands and the protection of our most important crops against pests. Grasses employ a range of defenses against their natural enemies; silicon-based defenses have been shown to be one of the most effective. Silicon (Si) is laid down on the leaf surface as spines and other sharp bod...