Through thick and thin: histological examinations of leaf damage on coconut infested by Aspidiotus spp.

Creator

Kristine O. Abenis, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Ireneo L. Lit Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos
Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

A study on the leaf anatomy of coconut (Aracaceae: Cocos nucifera) with and without infestation of coconut scale insect (CSI), Aspidiotus spp. (HemipteraL Diaspidae), was conducted. Freehand and microtome cross-sections of leaflets with and without CSI infestation were examined. Results revealed that the tissues affected by the feeding of the CSI were mainly vascular bundle and palisade mesophyll.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

223

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Abenis, Kristine O.; Lit, Ireneo L. Jr.; and Caasi-Lit, Merdelyn T., "Through thick and thin: histological examinations of leaf damage on coconut infested by Aspidiotus spp." (2014). Journal Article. 4689.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4689

En – AGROVOC descriptors

ASPIDIOTUS; ARACACEAE; DIASPIDIDAE; COCOS NUCIFERA; LEAF EATING INSECTS; INFESTATION