I must agree with Dr. Good that it is difficult at best to establish total
scientific support for an allelopthy observation such as that noted in the
Bulletin of the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. As pointed out, many elusive
factors are involved including soil composition, light, and climate, as well as
interior requirements of the plant itself. However, I feel that the research
on juglans from black walnut is a standard for allelopathy. This is not the
first time that I've been reminded that horticulture is a scientific field.
Publishing in the Native Plant Journal was more tedious for me than the Journal
of Organic Chemistry. I must mention that publishing in a regional bulletin or
journal need not be as complete scientifically as long as the authors follow
scientific process. The topics in such regional journals should interest the
readers sufficiently to pursue their own inquisition.
Dave Nelson
aboard the Eurodam cruising in the Caribbean
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