Local phytochemical response of Musa acuminata × balbisiana Colla cv. ‘Bluggoe’ (ABB) to colonization by Sternorrhyncha

Distribution, biosynthesis, and biological activity of phenylphenalenone-type compounds derived from the family of plants, Haemodoraceae

“…Please do not adjust margins Please do not adjust margins RMIT Classification: Trusted of Musa acuminata. 28 The characteristic "red-tinge" caused by increased PhP levels that appear around the feeding sites after damage is observed. Despite this, PhPs generated as a response/defence against these sucking insects, have also been identified in the exudates of both Sternorrhyncha species known to parasitise the banana plant, suggesting that the predators have developed a way of eliminating these metabolites before the effect is felt.…”

“…Despite this, PhPs generated as a response/defence against these sucking insects, have also been identified in the exudates of both Sternorrhyncha species known to parasitise the banana plant, suggesting that the predators have developed a way of eliminating these metabolites before the effect is felt. 28 Since 2009, the Marine and Terrestrial Natural Product (MATNAP) research group at RMIT University has been investigating PhPcontaining plant species from the Haemodoraceae family. Three species (Haemodorum spicatum, 15 Haemodorum simulans (Haemodorum simplex was taxonomically revised to Haemodorum simulans) 10,31 and Macropidia fuliginosa 32 ) have been biologically assessed with one further unclassified species (Haemodorum sp.)…”

“…22,27 As a result of these studies it has been determined that differing tissues demonstrate an ability to biosynthesise different phytochemical profiles in a tailored response to particular pathogens. 22,28…”