Allelopathy of Sorghum Residues on Weed Establishment Is Affected by Hybrid, Phenolic Acid Contents and Environment

Robert John Kremer; Timothy Martin Reinbott

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Allelopathy of Sorghum Residues on Weed Establishment Is Affected by Hybrid, Phenolic Acid Contents and Environment

Robert John Kremer, Timothy Martin Reinbott

Published in Journal of Plant Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Received: 4 January 2021 Accepted: 5 March 2021 Published: 17 March 2021

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Abstract

Sorghum species are well known for allelopathic potential toward weeds and other crops. Sorghum above-ground residues mediate allelopathic activity through production and release of many allelochemicals including phenolic acids. Information is limited on selection of grain sorghum hybrids with high allelopathic potential and assessment of sorghum residue phenolic activity in soil under field conditions. This study was carried out to investigate several grain sorghum hybrids for allelopathic potential for suppressing weed growth in the field in the subsequent growing season; and to investigate the involvement of phenolic substances released into soil on the establishment of weeds. The weed seedbank was affected by environmental conditions that led to different weed densities subjected to suppression by residues in soil. Differential allelopathy was identified among the sorghum hybrids suggesting that improved selection may increase production and release of allelochemicals in new hybrids to control weeds inexpensively, easily, and environmentally friendly. Tillage type (till vs no-till) had variable effects on weed suppression. Soil type, environment, sorghum hybrid traits and cultural practices complicate the use of allelopathy in weed control and benefits gained from this potentially environment friendly weed control practice. Well-planned management will be required to successfully integrate allelopathic crops into sustainable crop production.

Published in	Journal of Plant Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Use of Allelopathy in Agriculture: New Futures, Challenges and Future Prospects
DOI	10.11648/j.jps.20210901.14
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Allelochemicals, Cover Crops, Soil Phenolic Carbon, Tillage, Weed Density, Weed Seedbank

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Robert John Kremer

School of Natural Resources and Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA
Timothy Martin Reinbott

School of Natural Resources and Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

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Robert John Kremer, Timothy Martin Reinbott. Allelopathy of Sorghum Residues on Weed Establishment Is Affected by Hybrid, Phenolic Acid Contents and Environment. J Plant Sci. 2021;9(1):25-31. doi: 10.11648/j.jps.20210901.14

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