Allelopathy and antifouling

Chemical Ecology within a Broader Environmental Context 

Is the compound or extract being tested really the natural metabolite, or is it a degraded product that was created by the storage or extraction process  

What is the natural concentration of the metabolite or extract being assayed  

How can this be presented to the assay organism in a way that is ecologically relevant  

What are the appropriate assay organisms to use for this particular ecological question  

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