Tolerance to spittlebugs (Aeneolamia varia) in Urochloa spp. and Megathyrsus maximus grasses: A dataset for plant damage phenotyping

This dataset results from controlled experiments that assess the tolerance of <i>Urochloa</i> spp. and <i>Megathyrsus maximus</i> grasses to nymphal and adult spittlebug damage, particularly from <i>Aeneolamia varia</i>, which significantly impacts forage production in Neotropical regions. Data were collected under standardized conditions using high-throughput phenotyping methods, integrating image-capture techniques and analyses to ensure precise and consistent data acquisition. The dataset serves as a foundational resource for developing and validating computer vision models aimed at automated phenotyping, enabling accurate and high-throughput assessment of plant tolerance to spittlebug damage. Researchers can use the dataset to benchmark and compare different methodologies for plant damage assessment, fostering standardization and reproducibility in phenotyping studies.