Why is Rye as a Cover Crop an Effective Weed Killer?

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  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    More to rye as a weed suppressor than the obvious answers.

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yet another plant that produces substances to discourage competing plants, like walnut, eucalyptus, etc.

    Why is someone named Cliff Rice working with Secale cereale rather than Oryza sativa??
     

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