Dynamics of limited neoplastic growth on Pongamia pinnata (L.) (Fabaceae) leaf, induced by Aceria pongamiae (Acari: Eriophyidae)

P. Anand, P.; Ramani, N.

doi:10.1186/s12870-020-02777-7

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Dynamics of limited neoplastic growth on Pongamia pinnata (L.) (Fabaceae) leaf, induced by Aceria pongamiae (Acari: Eriophyidae)

Published in BMC Plant Biology • Jan 2, 2021

Authors:

P. P. Anand

N. Ramani

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Galls or the neoplastic growth on plants result from a complex type of interaction between the inducers (Acari, Insects, Microbes and Nematodes) and plants. The present study sheds light on the gall inducing habit of a highly host specific eriophyid mite, Aceria pongamiae, on the leaves ...

Subject

Biology

Gall

Eriophyidae

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