________ occurs when a chemical signal secreted by the roots of one plant blocks the germination of nearby seeds or inhibits the growth of a neighboring plant.

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Allelopathy is the phenomenon in which a chemical signal secreted by the roots of one plant inhibits the growth of neighboring plants or blocks the germination of nearby seeds. This is a form of plant-plant interaction that can have both positive and negative effects on plant growth and survival.

________ Occurs When a Chemical Signal Secreted by the Roots