An Examination of the Phytotoxicity of the Water Shield, Brasenia schreberi
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-1987
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
School
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Abstract
Antialgal, antibacterial, and allelopathic properties of the submersed, aquatic, dicotyledonous water shield,Brasenia schreberi Gmelin (Cabombaceae), were examined. Extracts ofB. schreberi were found to inhibit the eukaryotic alga,Chlorella pyrenoidosa, and the prokaryotic alga,Anabena flosaqua, as well as nine different bacteria. Lettuce seedling bioassay showedB. schreberi to be allelopathic. These phytotoxic properties probably contribute to the observed dominance ofB. schreberi in aquatic environments and also make it a promising candidate for allelopathic plant management of aquatic weeds.
Publication Title
Journal of Chemical Ecology
Volume
13
Issue
9
First Page
1935
Last Page
1940
Recommended Citation
Elakovich, S. D.,
Wooten, J. W.
(1987). An Examination of the Phytotoxicity of the Water Shield, Brasenia schreberi. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 13(9), 1935-1940.
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