Quantitative estimation of phenolics and related enzymes in insect induced leaf galls of Mangifera indica.
Marmit K. S., Meena V. P., Sharma S. L.
Author Affiliation: Plant Pathology, Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Lab., Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - 302 004, India.
Annals of Plant Protection Sciences 16 : 306-308
Abstract : Amradiplosis allahabadensis [Procontarina allahabadensis], an insect of the order Diptera, induced galls on leaves of Mangifera indica. Quantitative estimation of phenolics and related enzymes in insect-induced leaf galls of Mangifera indica were studied. The contents of total phenols, o-dihydroxy phenol, peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase [catechol oxidase] activities in leaf galls and normal counterparts of M. indica were measured. Total phenols, o-dihydroxy phenol and peroxidase were recorded higher in gall tissue while polyphenol oxidase activities were recorded higher in normal counterparts compared to gall tissues.