Table 2 Effect of root-knot nematode M. incognita on total phenol content in Muskmelon.

From: Histopathological modifications and biochemical defense responses of muskmelon (Cucumis Melo L.) to root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)

Treatment

Total Phenol content µg/g of fresh weight

Leaf

Root

Control

0.309 ± 0.003

0.531 ± 0.004

Infected

0.663 ± 0.003

(+ 114.5%)

0.791 ± 0.002

(+ 48.92%)

SE(d)

0.004

0.004

CD

0.009

0.010

  1. Each value is an average of five replications, SE – Standard error, SE(d) - Standard Error of Difference, CD - Critical Difference. Values given in the parentheses represent the percent increase in total phenol content.
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