Defensive Mechanisms in Cucurbits against Melon Fly (<i>Bactrocera cucurbitae</i>) Infestation through Excessive Production of Defensive Enzymes and Antioxidants

Defensive Mechanisms in Cucurbits against Melon Fly (<i>Bactrocera cucurbitae</i>) Infestation through Excessive Production of Defensive Enzymes and Antioxidants

Melon fly (<i>Bactrocera cucurbitae</i>) is the most common pest of cucurbits, and it directly causes damage to cucurbit fruits in the early developmental stage. The infection of fruit tissues induces oxidative damage through increased generation of cellular reactive oxygen species. The...

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Main Authors: Madhusudana Somegowda, S. Raghavendra, Shankarappa Sridhara, Achur. N. Rajeshwara, Siddanakoppalu. N. Pramod, S. Shivashankar, Feng Lin, Tarek K Zin El-Abedin, Shabir Hussain Wani, Hosam O. Elansary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
melon fly
ROS
antioxidant
defensive enzymes
phenols and flavonoids
superoxide dismutase
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/21/6345

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