| Literature DB >> 19330165 |
Min An1, J E Pratley, T Haig, D L Liu.
Abstract
Based on the typical biological responses of an organism to allelochemicals (hormesis), concepts of whole-range assessment and inhibition index were developed for improved analysis of allelopathic data. Examples of their application are presented using data drawn from the literature. The method is concise and comprehensive, and makes data grouping and multiple comparisons simple, logical, and possible. It improves data interpretation, enhances research outcomes, and is a statistically efficient summary of the plant response profiles.Keywords: Hormesis; allelochemical(s); allelopathy; benzoxazinoids; biological response; inhibition index; mathematical modelling; phenolic compounds
Year: 2005 PMID: 19330165 PMCID: PMC2657949 DOI: 10.2201/nonlin.003.02.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nonlinearity Biol Toxicol Med ISSN: 1540-1421