Phytotoxic activity and chemical characterization of Baccharis halimifolia L. (Asteraceae) aqueous extracts

• Published in: Frontiers in agronomy Vol. 7
• Main Authors: Trespidi, Giacomo, Xotta, Valeria, Sut, Stefania, Otto, Stefan, Nikolić, Nebojša, Strati, Elisa, Vitalini, Sara, Dall’Acqua, Stefano, Iriti, Marcello, Masin, Roberta, Loddo, Donato
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 14.05.2025
• Subjects: allelopathy; invasive species; natural herbicides; phenolics; phytotoxicity; saponins

The search for new tools appear to be crucial to ensure sustainable weed management and the study of allelochemicals in plants plays a strategic role in the eco-friendly agrochemical development. This study aims, for the first time, to identify and quantify allelopathic substances in aqueous extract...