Publications by authors named "Ariadna Lopez-Rodriguez"
Article Synopsis
- There is limited research on gorse, an invasive plant, particularly regarding its allelopathic (chemical effects on other plants) activity.
- The study found that while gorse pod extracts did not affect germination, root extracts had a U-shaped impact on germination rates, showing a reduction at specific concentrations.
- Analysis revealed that gorse contains unique quinolizidine alkaloids that are absent in its native habitat, suggesting that these compounds contribute to its competitive edge in the Chilean ecosystem by defending against various organisms.
