Biology, life-strategy and invasiveness of Amaranthus retroflexus L. (Amaranthaceae) in central Italy: preliminary remarks
2010
Iamonico, D.
A review of biological, ecological and chorological information is provided for Amaranthus retroflexus L. (Amaranthaceae). The species is a noxious weed introduced in Italy from North America. It exhibits a high phenotypic plasticity and easily adapts to a multitude of agricultural and ruderal habitats. A. retroflexus has variable degrees of dormancy and germination rates as a result of environmental factors. Growth is rapid and plants produce a large number of viable seeds. The species has developed resistance to several herbicides and other chemicals. It is alternate host to nematodes, viruses, bacteria and fungi that usually affect cultivated plants.
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