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Alterações bioquímicas e trocas gasosas em feijoeiro exposto a herbivoria de insetos e tratado com Arsenicum album e Silicea terra

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Homeopathy can act as an inducer of insect resistance by influencing plant self-regulation. This study evaluated biochemical changes and gas exchange in common bean plants exposed to herbivory and treated with the homeopathic preparations Arsenicum album 6CH and Silicea terra 6CH. The experiment followed a double factorial design with split plots, considering Arsenicum album 6CH, Silicea terra 6CH, and control as main plots, and the presence or absence of protective mesh as subplots. Both preparations reduced protein content in the aerial parts of the plants at 60 days after sowing. Plants without protection showed an increase in phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity and lipid peroxidation (MDA). The results indicate that herbivory promotes biochemical responses in common bean, although further field studies are needed to assess the effect of the homeopathic preparations.

Source: REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE AGROECOLOGIA

DOI: 10.33240/rba.v21i3.59130

Authors: Tarita Cira Deboni, Murilo Correa Marcon, Egabrieli Garbin, Denise Cargnelutti, Cláudia Petry

Institutions: Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Language: English

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7167729106

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