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View article: The genomic history of Iberian horses since the last Ice Age
The genomic history of Iberian horses since the last Ice Age Open
Horses have inhabited Iberia (present-day Spain and Portugal) since the Middle Pleistocene, shaping a complex history in the region. Iberia has been proposed as a potential domestication centre and is renowned for producing world-class blo…
View article: Biotization with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Benefits the Survival and Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) In Vitro and In Vivo
Biotization with Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Benefits the Survival and Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) In Vitro and In Vivo Open
Bacterial inoculation stimulates growth and adaptation in micropropagated plants. This study evaluated the effects of biotization on in vitro seedling production and in vivo adaptation in two potato cultivars, Agatha and Duvira. Nine bacte…
View article: Dragon fruit jelly: exploring the potential of peel in post-harvest loss reduction
Dragon fruit jelly: exploring the potential of peel in post-harvest loss reduction Open
The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential use of the peel of pitaya fruits for jam production. Four pitaya jelly formulations with different peel proportions used in place of the pulp (0, 20, 40 and 60%) were evaluated. The inclus…
View article: Agar concentration interferes with the biometry, photosynthetic pigment content, and anatomy of Selenicereus undatus in vitro
Agar concentration interferes with the biometry, photosynthetic pigment content, and anatomy of Selenicereus undatus in vitro Open
The micropropagation of dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus) is an alternative method to produce vigorous plants with high phytosanitary quality. However, depending on the consistency of the growing medium (liquid, semi-solid, and solid), p…
View article: Image analysis of sweet potato calluses in vitro
Image analysis of sweet potato calluses in vitro Open
The objective of this work was to evaluate the use of the GroundEye equipment to characterize calluses from sweet potato explants. Sweet potato calluses from different explants (leaf, stem, and root) were grown in a culture medium with fou…
View article: POTENCIAL ORNAMENTAL, CARACTERIZAÇÃO MORFOLÓGICA E GERMINAÇÃO IN VITRO DE Vellozia abietina
POTENCIAL ORNAMENTAL, CARACTERIZAÇÃO MORFOLÓGICA E GERMINAÇÃO IN VITRO DE Vellozia abietina Open
Nativa do Cerrado, Vellozia abietina possui enorme potencial ornamental. A cultura de tecidos vegetais pode colaborar para a preservação da flora local e manutenção da biodiversidade. Assim, visando auxiliar no entendimento da morfologia e…
View article: COMBINAÇÃO DOS GENES MIME E BBM2 PARA INDUÇÃO DE SEMENTES-CLONES EM BATATA
COMBINAÇÃO DOS GENES MIME E BBM2 PARA INDUÇÃO DE SEMENTES-CLONES EM BATATA Open
View article: Referee report. For: Qualifying for international and national protection under the Polish legal order: Some remarks in the context of the war in Ukraine [version 1; peer review: 1 approved]
Referee report. For: Qualifying for international and national protection under the Polish legal order: Some remarks in the context of the war in Ukraine [version 1; peer review: 1 approved] Open
View article: In vitro multiplication of Eugenia calycina Cambess. (Myrtaceae) under the influence of BAP and NAA
In vitro multiplication of Eugenia calycina Cambess. (Myrtaceae) under the influence of BAP and NAA Open
Eugenia calycina Cambess. (Myrtaceae) is a fruit species native to Brazil indicated for the recovery of degraded areas. Generally its propagation occurs by seeds, but leads to an increase in the juvenile period of the plants, problems in m…
View article: Use of organic acids in micropropagation helps the production of salinity tolerant strawberry
Use of organic acids in micropropagation helps the production of salinity tolerant strawberry Open
Abiotic stresses cause numerous harms to crops, such as limited growth and reduced yield, salt stress being one of the main culprits. The search for plants that are more tolerant to abiotic stresses is necessary to increase yield. The obje…
View article: Assessment of the Use of Infrared Laser for Dynamic Laser Speckle (DLS) Technique
Assessment of the Use of Infrared Laser for Dynamic Laser Speckle (DLS) Technique Open
Dynamic laser speckle (DLS) analysis is a very sensitive technique to measure biological activity within samples. In agriculture, the technique is applied to monitor seed germination, but external light, water content, and pigments affect …
View article: Phosphorus-Solubilizing Microorganisms: A Key to Sustainable Agriculture
Phosphorus-Solubilizing Microorganisms: A Key to Sustainable Agriculture Open
Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential macronutrients for plant growth, being a highly required resource to improve the productive performance of several crops, especially in highly weathered soils. However, a large part of the nutrients a…
View article: Diversity and enzymatic activity of the microbiota isolated from compost based on restaurant waste and yard trimmings
Diversity and enzymatic activity of the microbiota isolated from compost based on restaurant waste and yard trimmings Open
Introduction The bad management of organic waste negatively affects environmental quality and composting has been a viable recycling alternative. Microorganisms are responsible for waste degradation during the composting process and, conse…
View article: Dendrobium nobile in vitro flowering induction
Dendrobium nobile in vitro flowering induction Open
In vitro flowering is a technique used in genetic improvement that accelerates generations and favors the faster fixation of new traits of agronomic and market interest. The study aimed to establish a protocol for the in vitro flowering of…
View article: Protocol for in vitro rooting ofPyruscomunnisrootstocks
Protocol for in vitro rooting ofPyruscomunnisrootstocks Open
Effective protocols for in vitro rooting for woody fruit trees are still a challenge for in vitro seedling production, especially when there is a need to insert new cultivars or rootstocks. These protocols are essential to accelerate studi…
View article: Impact of monochromatic lights on the in vitro development of Cattleya walkeriana and effects on acclimatization
Impact of monochromatic lights on the in vitro development of Cattleya walkeriana and effects on acclimatization Open
Light quality is an important factor for the adequacy of plant production through plant tissue culture, as it directly interferes with morphogenesis and photosynthetic capacity of explants. The objective of this study was to analyze the im…
View article: Protocol for in vitro rooting ofPyruscomunnisrootstocks
Protocol for in vitro rooting ofPyruscomunnisrootstocks Open
Effective protocols for in vitro rooting for woody fruit trees are still a challenge for in vitro seedling production, especially when there is a need to insert new cultivars or rootstocks. These protocols are essential to accelerate studi…
View article: Acclimatization of Sweet Potatoes Under in vitro Application of Diatomaceous Earth
Acclimatization of Sweet Potatoes Under in vitro Application of Diatomaceous Earth Open
Diatomaceous earth is an organic naturally occurring material rich in silicon. This silicon source can be used in organic agriculture, it also has a great potential of use in the acclimatization of crops. However, there are no reports of t…
View article: Cultivating Biodiversity to Harvest Sustainability: Vermicomposting and Inoculation of Microorganisms for Soil Preservation and Resilience
Cultivating Biodiversity to Harvest Sustainability: Vermicomposting and Inoculation of Microorganisms for Soil Preservation and Resilience Open
Based on the concepts of circular economy and bioeconomy, the reuse of agrifood residues through vermicomposting can help solve serious environmental problems such as soil contamination and degradation, erosion and climate change. In this …
View article: Microbial biostimulants as alternatives for the rooting of olive tree cuttings
Microbial biostimulants as alternatives for the rooting of olive tree cuttings Open
Currently, southern Minas Gerais (MG) state is an important producer of different olive tree (Olea europaea L.) cultivars because, in this region, the plants can differentiate the buds to produce flowers and fruit. To stimulate the rooting…
View article: The Friend Within: Endophytic Bacteria as a Tool for Sustainability in Strawberry Crops
The Friend Within: Endophytic Bacteria as a Tool for Sustainability in Strawberry Crops Open
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa, Duch.) is an important crop worldwide. However, since it is a highly demanding crop in terms of the chemical conditions of the substrate, a large part of strawberry production implies the application of lar…
View article: Multiplication, morphogenesis and foliar abscision of Schinopsis brasiliensis Engl. in vitro
Multiplication, morphogenesis and foliar abscision of Schinopsis brasiliensis Engl. in vitro Open
The objective was to evaluate plant growth regulators and ethylene inhibitors on the development and leaf abscission of Schinopsis brasiliensis Engl. Zeatin (ZEA) was evaluated in concentrations combined with concentrations of indolacetic …
View article: A Little Helper: Beneficial Bacteria with Growth-Promoting Mechanisms Can Reduce Asian Soybean Rust Severity in a Cell-Free Formulation
A Little Helper: Beneficial Bacteria with Growth-Promoting Mechanisms Can Reduce Asian Soybean Rust Severity in a Cell-Free Formulation Open
Growth-promoting bacteria are already used in sustainable agricultural systems in Brazil. The market is dominated by inoculants and biological pesticides, which do not reach the full potential of this tool in the agricultural sector. This …
View article: Indirect Selection for Seed Yield in Sacha-Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) in Brazil
Indirect Selection for Seed Yield in Sacha-Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) in Brazil Open
Breeding programs for improvement of sacha-inchi, Plukenetia volubilis L., generally aim to select individuals with greater seed yield since there is a strong correlation between seed yield and oil production. However, the manual removal o…
View article: Dynamics of microbiota and physicochemical characterization of food waste in a new type of composter
Dynamics of microbiota and physicochemical characterization of food waste in a new type of composter Open
Organic wastes are considered the most significant components of urban solid waste, negatively affecting the environment. It is essential to use renewable resources to minimize environmental risks. Composting is one of the most sustainable…
View article: Fertilizer of the Future: Beneficial Bacteria Promote Strawberry Growth and Yield and May Reduce the Need for Chemical Fertilizer
Fertilizer of the Future: Beneficial Bacteria Promote Strawberry Growth and Yield and May Reduce the Need for Chemical Fertilizer Open
Agriculture is a fundamental activity for human development. However, its sustainable practice is required to ensure the perpetuity of future resources. In this way, bacteria can benefit crops by making available nutrients and metabolites,…
View article: In vitro establishment and multiplication of Echynochloa polystachya
In vitro establishment and multiplication of Echynochloa polystachya Open
The objective of this work was to carry out the in vitro establishment of Echynochloa polystachya aiming at obtaining a micropropagation protocol for works involving the selection of superior genotypes and the cultivation of the species. E…
View article: In vitro conservation of mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes): An important fruit tree of Brazilian Cerrado
In vitro conservation of mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes): An important fruit tree of Brazilian Cerrado Open
This study aimed at evaluating the effect of osmotic agents, sucrose, and abscisic acid on the in vitro conservation of mangaba trees by slow growth. Two experiments were carried out. Nodal segments were inoculated in the MS medium with th…
View article: Banana leaf anatomy characteristics related to ploidy levels
Banana leaf anatomy characteristics related to ploidy levels Open
Many important crops have cultivars with different ploidy and provide a diverse choice of materials for breeding programs. Therefore, it is essential to accurately assess the ploidy of all breeding materials. Increased DNA content is known…
View article: Endophytic Bacteria Can Replace the Need for Synthetic Auxin during In Vitro Rooting of Pyrus communis
Endophytic Bacteria Can Replace the Need for Synthetic Auxin during In Vitro Rooting of Pyrus communis Open
This study aimed to investigate the presence of beneficial microorganisms in the micropropagation of Pyrus communis rootstocks through the isolation, identification, and selection of auxin-producing bacteria. The selected microorganisms we…