Antioxidative responses of Cocos nucifera against infestation by the Red Palm Weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a new invasive coconut pest in Malaysia

Interaction between the Red Palm Weevil (RPW) and coconuts will stimulate the plants' early response by producing the reactive oxygen species (ROS) which causes lipid peroxidation and membrane damage of the host plants. Thus, a multiple defense lines, including both scavenging enzymes and molec...

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Main Authors: Norhayati Y. (Author), Wahizatul Afzan A. (Author), Siti Noor Jannah S. (Author), Nurul Wahidah M.R (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2016-07.
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