Inhibition of growth of one plant by chemical compounds that are released into the soil from neighbouring plants is _______. (RJ ACF Horti. 2018)

✅Explanation: Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon where one plant releases chemicals that inhibit the growth or development of other plants nearby. These chemicals, called allelochemicals, can be released through various means like root exudates, leaf leachates, or volatilization.

📌 Other option explanations:
Option B: While "inhibition" describes the general effect, allelopathy is the specific term for this plant-to-plant interaction.
Option C: Allel mining refers to the process of identifying and utilizing beneficial genes from wild plant relatives for crop improvement.