[A consideration on screening of allelochemicals by using "knock-out/in" of targeting ingredients based on identification model of medicinal effect].

This paper clarified in detail the definition, characteristics of allelopathy and its association with consecutive monoculture problem.Most of studies have indicated that it is critical to parse the formation mechanisms of consecutive monoculture problem that identification of allelochemicals and verification of its function. Here, we proposed a new approach to separate and identify the allelochemical group precisely and effectively, in which the "knock-out/in" methods of targeting ingredients in the model of medicinal effect identification and quality control were applied. This method will contribute to deep understanding plant allelopathy, and provide theoretical basis and technical support for alleviating consecutive monoculture problems simultaneously. Copyright© by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.