Biofoam of Spittlebug, <i>Poophilus costalis</i> (Walker): Preferential Sites, Temperature Regulation, Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity

Biofoam of Spittlebug, <i>Poophilus costalis</i> (Walker): Preferential Sites, Temperature Regulation, Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity

The foam produced by nymphs of <i>Poophilus costalis</i> on eleven different host plants belonging to eight families on St. Xavier’s College campus in India was studied over five months. The chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of these biofoams were investigated. The results...

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Main Authors: Kitherian Sahayaraj, Balakrishnan Saranya, Samy Sayed, Loko Yêyinou Laura Estelle, Koilraj Madasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
spittlebug
biofoam
biochemistry
composition
host plants
antimicrobials
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/340

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