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View article: Collagen extracted from the residual skin of tilapia filleting (Oreochromis spp.) obtained from fish farmers: yield, microbiological characterization and FTIR analysis
Collagen extracted from the residual skin of tilapia filleting (Oreochromis spp.) obtained from fish farmers: yield, microbiological characterization and FTIR analysis Open
Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is the most produced fish species in Brazilian aquaculture. Fish processing generates a significant volume of waste, which corresponds to 30% to 70% of the total weight of the animal. However, these wastes have g…
View article: Biochar as a mitigator of copper toxicity and phytoremediation potential of Swietenia macrophylla King.
Biochar as a mitigator of copper toxicity and phytoremediation potential of Swietenia macrophylla King. Open
Heavy metal contamination promotes soil degradation, reduces fertility, and affects crop growth. Therefore, the use of residues from the açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) agroindustry for biochar production, associated with the cultivation of …
View article: Hymenaea parvifolia Huber: dormancy breaking, morphology of fruit, seed and seedling
Hymenaea parvifolia Huber: dormancy breaking, morphology of fruit, seed and seedling Open
The successful use of native species in conservation actions depends on basic knowledge of their biology, beginning with the identification of regenerating individuals in the field, up to the behavior and development of the species from th…
View article: Growth and Nutrient Distribution in Young Plants of Virola Surinamensis Exposed to Cadmium
Growth and Nutrient Distribution in Young Plants of Virola Surinamensis Exposed to Cadmium Open
The contamination of soils and water as a result of human actions has been increasingly frequent in the world, the cadmium element the as a promising contaminant of these environments. This element affects the growth and development of veg…
View article: Hymenaea parvifolia Huber: dormancy breaking, morphology of fruit, seed and seedling
Hymenaea parvifolia Huber: dormancy breaking, morphology of fruit, seed and seedling Open
The successful use of native species in conservation actions depends on basic knowledge of their biology, beginning with the identification of regenerating individuals in the field, up to the behavior and development of the species from th…
View article: Biochemical metabolism of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium
Biochemical metabolism of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium Open
Virola surinamensis is a forest species widely distributed in the estuaries of the Amazon. These ecosystems are susceptible to contamination by Cadmium (Cd), indicating that the plant has strategies for tolerating this metal. The aim of th…
View article: Carbon And Nitrogen Metabolism of Young Plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the Presence Of Cadmium
Carbon And Nitrogen Metabolism of Young Plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the Presence Of Cadmium Open
Virola surinamensis is a forest species widely distributed in the estuaries of the Amazon. These ecosystems are susceptible to contamination by Cadmium (Cd), indicating that the plant has strategies for tolerating this metal. This study ai…
View article: Drying and physiological quality of palheteira seeds (Clitoria fairchildiana R.A. Howard)
Drying and physiological quality of palheteira seeds (Clitoria fairchildiana R.A. Howard) Open
Knowledge about seed storage behavior is important to preserve plant species. Clitoria fairchildiana R.A.Howard is an endemic species with medicinal properties, it is used in the recovery of degraded land. The objective of this study is to…
View article: carbon and nitrogen metabolism of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium
carbon and nitrogen metabolism of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium Open
Virola surinamensis is a forest species widely distributed in the estuaries of the Amazon. These ecosystems are susceptible to contamination by Cadmium (Cd), indicating that the plant has strategies for tolerating this metal. The aim of th…
View article: Metabolism biochemical of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium
Metabolism biochemical of young plants of Ucuúba (Virola surinamensis) in the presence of cadmium Open
The increased cadmium (Cd) concentration in the environment, caused especially by mining residues and excessive use of phosphate fertilizers, can cause serious imbalances in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. High levels of Cd in the soil…
View article: FRUIT AND SEED MORFOMETRY, SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING VIGOR of Parkia gigantocarpa
FRUIT AND SEED MORFOMETRY, SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING VIGOR of Parkia gigantocarpa Open
The objectives of this work were to characterize fruits and seeds and evaluate seed germination and seedling vigor from fifteen parent plants of Parkia gigantocarpa Ducke. The fresh weight, length, width, and thickness of fruits and seeds …
View article: Tolerance to waterlogging in Parkia gigantocarpa Ducke saplings
Tolerance to waterlogging in Parkia gigantocarpa Ducke saplings Open
This study aimed to assess the biochemical responses of Parkia gigantocarpa saplings to waterlogging. Waterlogging was imposed by flooding the saplings in 14 kg pots to approximately 5 cm above the soil surface. The experimental design was…
View article: Effect of cadmium on young plants of Virola surinamensis
Effect of cadmium on young plants of Virola surinamensis Open
The steady increase in cadmium (Cd) levels in the environment from anthropogenic actions has contributed to environmental degradation. Virola surinamensis is a forest species that has desirable characteristics such as deep and dense roots,…
View article: Methods for overcoming dormancy in Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum seeds
Methods for overcoming dormancy in Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum seeds Open
Seed dormancy is a phenomenon observed in several tropical species. This condition causes low and non-uniform germination. The present study was designed to identify an efficient method of breaking seed dormancy in Stryphnodendron pulcherr…
View article: Morphophysiological Behavior and Cambial Activity in Seedlings of Two Amazonian Tree Species under Shade
Morphophysiological Behavior and Cambial Activity in Seedlings of Two Amazonian Tree Species under Shade Open
Variations in light intensity can lead to important anatomical and morphophysiological changes in plants. Aiming to increase knowledge about the Amazonian tree species, this study examines the influence of shade on the cambial activity and…