Studies of Salvia reflexa Hornem. I. Possible competitive mechanisms |
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| Authors: | J V LOVETT J A LYNCH |
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| Institution: | Department of Agronomy &Soil Science. Universily of New England. Armidale, N.S.W. 2351. Australia |
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| Abstract: | When grown in mixtures with equal numbers of wheat plants Satvia reflexa was found not to be a strong competitor. The height and inflorescence dry weight of wheat was increased by watering the mixtures from above ihe foliage. These effects were accentuated by moisture stress. Aqueous leachatcs oi S. refiexa foliage were found (o inhibit the germination and/or early growth of wheat grown on filter paper in petri dishes and in different soil lypes. |
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