Research has shown that plants might chemically change their environment. The roots

of certain plants release many chemicals. Some chemicals made by plants can kill nearby

plants or discourage herbivores from eating them. Other plant chemicals kill plant

pathogens such as bacteria and fungi.

State two ways that the release of these chemicals is beneficial to these plants.

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22 April, 11:54

Research has shown that plants might chemically change their environment. The roots

of certain plants release many chemicals. Some chemicals made by plants can kill nearby

plants or discourage herbivores from eating them. Other plant chemicals kill plant

pathogens such as bacteria and fungi.

State two ways that the release of these chemicals is beneficial to these plants.

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1) eliminating natural competition (other plants growing nearby can use up natural supplies of water or salts in the ground and block light availability). This is called allelopathy.

2.) Self-defence against factors like bacteria or fungi that can potentially do harm to the plant's tissues and cause disease.