2005
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-90162005000600005
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Infestation of froghopper nymphs changes the amounts of total phenolics in sugarcane

Abstract: The increased rate of sugarcane harvest without previous burn has provided a very favorable environment to the froghopper Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stal, 1854), with high moisture and low temperature variation. Few works have studied the response of sugarcane to this pest, so little is known about resistant cultivars. Plant phenolics are widely studied compounds because of their known antiherbivore effect. This research aims to determine if the attack of M. fimbriolata nymphs stimulates the accumulation of total … Show more

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“…In addition, the reduction in sucrose levels may be a consequence of the biosynthesis of plant defense compounds, such as phenols, which requires energy and carbon (Buchanan et al 2000, Taiz & Zeiger 2004, Silva et al 2005. There was a signifi cant correlation between the levels of total phenolic compounds, RS (Reducing Sugars) and TRS (Theoretically Recoverable Sugar) ( Table 1).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, the reduction in sucrose levels may be a consequence of the biosynthesis of plant defense compounds, such as phenols, which requires energy and carbon (Buchanan et al 2000, Taiz & Zeiger 2004, Silva et al 2005. There was a signifi cant correlation between the levels of total phenolic compounds, RS (Reducing Sugars) and TRS (Theoretically Recoverable Sugar) ( Table 1).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It may also be related to the fact that, in the current analysis, only the percentage of phenolic compounds in the shoot (where adult insects feed) was quantified. Spittlebug nymphs feed on roots and, according to Silva et al , infestation by nymphs of Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stal, 1854) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) may stimulate the production of phenolic compounds in sugarcane, but this production occurs in the root tissue.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One-bud seed pieces of the cultivars SP80-1816 (spittlebug-susceptible, Silva et al, 2005;Dinardo-Miranda, 2004) and RB72454 ('less infested' by spittlebugs, DinardoMiranda, 2004;Dinardo-Miranda et al, 1999) were planted in 64-cell Styrofoam trays (5 × 10 cm) containing a vermiculite-based substrate.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because xylem sap is very poor in amino acids and energy, very large amounts are sucked to provide enough nutrients to these fast-growing insects (Fewkes, 1969). Dinardo-Miranda (2004); Silva et al (2005); Garcia et al (2006) agree that most damage is caused by nymphs rather than leaf-sucking adults. Nymphs are responsible for literally drying stalks and making them hollow, as observed in plants under severe water restriction.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%