Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V
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Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V · 2024
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Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V (2024). Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V.
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@article{snien_i_sna_v_mikelyt_d_novickij_v_mildaien_v_sirgedait_ien_v_ce2336,
author = {Čėsnienė I and Čėsna V and Miškelytė D and Novickij V and Mildažienė V and Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V},
title = {Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V},
year = {2024},
doi = {10.3390/plants13020328},
}Quick Questions About This Study
Moth outbreaks increased total polyphenol compounds by 34.1% in the first year and 26.7% in the following year. These antioxidant compounds help trees defend against environmental stress and damage from pest attacks.
Yes, Foray 76B treatment increased photosynthetic pigment synthesis in damaged trees the year after outbreaks. This suggests the bioinsecticide may help accelerate tree growth and forest recovery following pest damage.
The study found that damaged trees continued producing elevated levels of protective compounds and photosynthetic pigments in the year following moth outbreaks, demonstrating trees can maintain activated defense systems against future stress.
Flavonoid concentrations decreased by 17.6% in 2020 and 11.1% in 2021 in moth-damaged plots. This negative correlation with polyphenols suggests trees may shift their chemical defense strategies during stress responses.
Surprisingly, lipid peroxidation (MDA levels) decreased by 10.2% in 2020 and 23.3% in 2021 in damaged plots. This reduction was associated with increased photosynthetic pigment synthesis, suggesting improved cellular protection mechanisms.