Abstract
Spruce germination and seedling growth are inhibited by phenolic compounds from humus. Protocatechuic and p-hydroxybenzoic acids, catechol and p-hydroxyacetophenone seem to be responsible for this inhibition. Thus allelopathic interactions could partially explain the difficulties of spruce in its natural regeneration.
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