Research Progress on Garlic Allelopathy and Its Utilization
DING Hai-yan,CHENG Zhi-hui*
College of Horticulture,Northwest A & F University,Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Germplasm Resource Utilization in Northwest China,Ministry of Agriculture,Yangling 712100,Shaanxi,China
Abstract:In recent years,studies on Garlic(Allium sativum L.)allelopathic effect are increasing day by day. Its utilization in agricultural production has gradually been found out. This paper mainly focuses on the discussion about discovery of garlic allelopathy phenomena,allelopathy mechanism,identification of allelochemicals,allelopathy utilization,research methods,etc. The paper also conducts comprehensive review on existing problems and development direction of garlic allelopathy research.