Physiological responses of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) to Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) attack

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Abstract

The spread and occurrence of the oak lace bug Corythucha arcuata out of its natural distribution area across European and Asian countries has been reported during the past decades. The ecological and economic significance of oak stands and the vulnerability of plants to various abiotic and/or biotic factors requires in-depth knowledge of plant-pest interaction. The present study examined the influence of C. arcuata feeding on the photosynthetic characteristics and gas-exchange parameters, mineral nutrient concentrations and defense mechanisms (the activities of some antioxidant enzymes) of leaves of pedunculate oak. The rate of photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance were lowered by 58.84, 21.66 and 35.71%, respectively, in comparison to non-infested plants. The concentrations of photosynthetic pigments and activities of antioxidant enzymes, catalase and ascorbate peroxidase, were affected by the presence of C. arcuata. To our knowledge this is the first paper providing a report on the physiological responses of Quercus robur plants exposed to C. arcuata infestation. Understanding the impact of pests, such as the invasive species C. arcuata on physiological processes and vitality of young plants and plant responses, could provide a foundation for efficient preservation of oak forests endangered by the oak lace bug.

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Nikolić, N., Pilipović, A., Drekić, M., Kojić, D., Poljaković-Pajnik, L., Orlović, S., & Arsenov, D. (2019). Physiological responses of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) to Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) attack. Archives of Biological Sciences, 71(1), 167–176. https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS180927058N

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