Callaway and Aschehoug's study concluded that an invasive Eurasian grass species can outcompete native North American grasses through

A. secretion of allelochemicals.
B. producing more viable seeds.
C. producing seeds year-round.
D. anti-herbivore compounds.
E. faster seed germination.


A. secretion of allelochemicals.

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