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Leucaena species and hybrids were examined to determine the relative content of condensed tannins and its relationship to susceptibility to defoliation by the Leucaena psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana). The interspecific Leucaena hybrid KX2 (L. leucocephala × L. pallida) was examined for variability of condensed tannin levels. A broad range of condensed tannin values were found which indicate potential for improved forage value through selection for KX2 trees with lower condensed tannin while maintaining psyllid resistance. A significant correlation was not found linking condensed tannins and psyllid resistance.
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Wheeler, R.A., Chaney, W.R., Butler, L.G. et al. Condensed tannins in Leucaena and their relation to psyllid resistance. Agroforest Syst 26, 139–146 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00707012
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