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What is the name of the phenomenon where one plant exerts adverse effects on neighbouring plants through production and release of toxic chemicals?
What is the name of the phenomenon where one plant exerts adverse effects on neighbouring plants through production and release of toxic chemicals?
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Remember: Allelopathy = Allelo (other) + pathy (suffering) = one plant affecting another negatively.
Updated On: Feb 9, 2026
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The Correct Option is B
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Allelopathy is the chemical inhibition of one plant by another through the release of toxic substances.
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