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. 1964 Jan 31;143(3605):471-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.143.3605.471.

Volatile Growth Inhibitors Produced by Aromatic Shrubs

C H Muller, W H Muller, B L Haines

Volatile Growth Inhibitors Produced by Aromatic Shrubs

C H Muller et al. Science. .

Abstract

Root growth of Cucumis and Avena seedlings is inhibited by volatile materials produced by leaves of Salvia leucophylla, S. apiana, and Artemisia californica. The toxic substance may be deposited when dew condenses on affected seedlings in the field.

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