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Allelopathy is the phenomenon by which plants release chemical compounds into their environment that influence the growth, survival, or reproduction of neighboring plants. In companion planting, this principle is applied strategically to arrange plant combinations that exploit these biochemical interactions — either to suppress weeds, deter pests, or enhance the growth of neighboring crops. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind allelopathic interactions is an active area of plant science research, with implications for developing sustainable agricultural systems that reduce dependence on synthetic herbicides and fertilizers.
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