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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Inhibitions of cotton seedling growth by volatile ketones emitted by cover crop residues
Author(s):		Bradow JM;
Address:		"Southern Regional Research Center, USDA, ARS, P.O. Box 19687, 70179, New Orleans, Louisiana"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1993
Volume:		19
Issue:		6
Page Number:		1085 - 1108
DOI:		10.1007/BF00987371
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Low-input, sustainable agriculture (LISA) systems can include soil incorporation of residues of weeds and legume cover crop species. However, both seed germination and seedling growth of crops, including cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), are inhibited by volatile organic compounds emitted by these residues during decomposition. A cotton seedling-growth assay was used to demonstrate that C4 through C9 ketones released by decomposing legume residues significantly inhibited root and shoot elongation, root and shoot fresh and dry weight gain, and cotyledon expansion. Seedling root and shoot water relationships were relatively insensitive to those components of plant residue volatile emissions. Concentration (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0muM/cm(3) sterile greenhouse soil mix) and root-zone temperature (20 or 30 degrees C) altered the activity of the more inhibitory ketones. Molecular weight (carbon chain length), carbon chain branching, and position of the carbonyl group also influenced ketone inhibitory activity"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEBradow, J M eng 1993/06/01 J Chem Ecol. 1993 Jun; 19(6):1085-108. doi: 10.1007/BF00987371"