Dutta, S.K., & Devaiah, M.C. 1990 Infestation of sugarcane scale, Melanaspis glomerata Green on some popular and promising sugarcane varieties in Karnataka.. Indian Sugar 40(3): 161-163.

Notes: Abstract: One variety of sugarcane, out of 8 tested, was found to be relatively resistant to M. glomerata infestation; nymphs and adult females suck the stem sap and thereby reduce cane yield, and quality and quantity of juice.