Investigations into the Biochemical Basis for Nematode Resistance in Roots of Three Musa Cultivars in Response to Radopholus similis Infection

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2000

• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Mueller-Harvey, I., Gowen, S.R., Collingborn, F.M.B.

Abstract

The Musa cultivars, Dwarf Cavendish, Yangambi Km5 and Kunnan, exhibit considerable differences in resistance to Radopholus similis. Infection resulted in significant increases in condensed tannins and flavan-3,4-diols in roots (P

Citation

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2000) 48 (11) 5297-5301 [DOI: 10.1021/jf000492z]

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Investigations into the Biochemical Basis for Nematode Resistance in Roots of Three Musa Cultivars in Response to Radopholus similis Infection

Published 1 January 2000