Screening for Plant Volatile Emissions with Allelopathic Activity and the Identification of L-Fenchone and 1,8-Cineole from Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i>) Leaves.

One hundred and thirty-nine medicinal plant species were screened for their allelopathic activity through volatile emissions using <i>Lactuca sativa</i> as a test plant. Volatile emissions from the leaves of star anise (<i>Illicium verum</i>) showed the highest inhibition (100%) on the radicle and h... View More