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View article: Phenotypic characterization of wild Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh ex situ germplasm bank for breeding, conservation, and sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon
Phenotypic characterization of wild Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh ex situ germplasm bank for breeding, conservation, and sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon Open
Introduction Myrciaria dubia “camu-camu” is an economically important Amazonian fruit shrub known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content. Despite its commercial value, comprehensive phenotypic characterization of available genetic re…
View article: Development and phenotypic characterization of a native Theobroma cacao L. germplasm bank from the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon: implications for Ex situ conservation and genetic improvement
Development and phenotypic characterization of a native Theobroma cacao L. germplasm bank from the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon: implications for Ex situ conservation and genetic improvement Open
Introduction The ex situ conservation and characterization of native Theobroma cacao L. genetic resources are critical for sustainable cacao production and breeding programs in the face of climate change and escalating disease pressures. T…
View article: Bioremediation Potential of a Non-Axenic Cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. for Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Peruvian Amazon: Growth Kinetics, Ammonium Removal, and Biochemical Characterization Within a Circular Bioeconomy Framework
Bioremediation Potential of a Non-Axenic Cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. for Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Peruvian Amazon: Growth Kinetics, Ammonium Removal, and Biochemical Characterization Within a Circular Bioeconomy Framework Open
Effective wastewater management is critical for mitigating environmental and health impacts in ecologically sensitive regions like the Peruvian Amazon, where rapid urbanization has led to increased discharge of nutrient-rich effluents into…
View article: Optimized In vitro Propagation and Somatic Embryogenesis of Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) Cultivar Vitahuayo for Enhanced Commercial Production
Optimized In vitro Propagation and Somatic Embryogenesis of Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) Cultivar Vitahuayo for Enhanced Commercial Production Open
Background: Myrciaria dubia “camu-camu” a fruit-bearing shrub native to the Amazon, is known for its high vitamin C content. However, variations in vitamin C biosynthesis and accumulation among different cultivars present challenges for co…
View article: Development and Application of Microsatellite Markers for Genetic Diversity Assessment and Construction of a Core Collection of Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh Germplasm from the Peruvian Amazon
Development and Application of Microsatellite Markers for Genetic Diversity Assessment and Construction of a Core Collection of Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh Germplasm from the Peruvian Amazon Open
The Amazonian shrub Myrciaria dubia (camu-camu) produces vitamin C-rich fruits of growing commercial interest. However, sustainable utilization requires assessment and protection of the genetic diversity of the available germplasm. This st…
View article: Development and Application of Microsatellite Markers for Genetic Diversity Assessment and Construction of a Core Collection of Myrciaria dubia Germplasm from the Peruvian Amazon
Development and Application of Microsatellite Markers for Genetic Diversity Assessment and Construction of a Core Collection of Myrciaria dubia Germplasm from the Peruvian Amazon Open
The Amazonian shrub Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh, known as "camu-camu", produces vitamin C-rich fruits of growing commercial interest. However, sustainable utilization requires assessment and protection of the genetic diversity of the a…
View article: Structural insights into the Smirnoff–Wheeler pathway for vitamin C production in the Amazon fruit camu-camu
Structural insights into the Smirnoff–Wheeler pathway for vitamin C production in the Amazon fruit camu-camu Open
l-Ascorbic acid (AsA, vitamin C) is a pivotal dietary nutrient with multifaceted importance in living organisms. In plants, the Smirnoff–Wheeler pathway is the primary route for AsA biosynthesis, and understanding the mechanistic details b…
View article: Genetic and biochemical strategies for regulation of L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis in plants through the L-galactose pathway
Genetic and biochemical strategies for regulation of L-ascorbic acid biosynthesis in plants through the L-galactose pathway Open
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, AsA) is an essential compound with pleiotropic functions in many organisms. Since its isolation in the last century, AsA has attracted the attention of the scientific community, allowing the discovery of the L-g…
View article: Genomic analysis and biochemical profiling of an unaxenic strain of Synechococcus sp. isolated from the Peruvian Amazon Basin region
Genomic analysis and biochemical profiling of an unaxenic strain of Synechococcus sp. isolated from the Peruvian Amazon Basin region Open
Cyanobacteria are diverse photosynthetic microorganisms able to produce a myriad of bioactive chemicals. To make possible the rational exploitation of these microorganisms, it is fundamental to know their metabolic capabilities and to have…
View article: Potential of Native Microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon on the Removal of Pollutants
Potential of Native Microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon on the Removal of Pollutants Open
Environmental pollution is a severe and common problem in all the countries worldwide. Various physicochemical technologies and organisms (e.g., plants, microorganisms, etc.) are used to address these environmental issues, but low-cost, pr…
View article: Structural Characterization of L-Galactose Dehydrogenase: An Essential Enzyme for Vitamin C Biosynthesis
Structural Characterization of L-Galactose Dehydrogenase: An Essential Enzyme for Vitamin C Biosynthesis Open
In plants, it is well-known that ascorbic acid (vitamin C) can be synthesized via multiple metabolic pathways but there is still much to be learned concerning their integration and control mechanisms. Furthermore, the structural biology of…
View article: Soil microbial diversity and functional profiling of a tropical rainforest of a highly dissected low hill from the upper Itaya river basin revealed by analysis of shotgun metagenomics sequencing data
Soil microbial diversity and functional profiling of a tropical rainforest of a highly dissected low hill from the upper Itaya river basin revealed by analysis of shotgun metagenomics sequencing data Open
The tropical rainforest of a highly dissected low hill from the upper Itaya river basin belongs to the western Amazonia region. Some investigations on the biodiversity of these rainforests were more focused on animals and plants diversity.…
View article: Structural Characterization of L-Galactose Dehydrogenase: A Key Enzyme for Vitamin C Biosynthesis
Structural Characterization of L-Galactose Dehydrogenase: A Key Enzyme for Vitamin C Biosynthesis Open
In plants, it is well-known that ascorbic acid (vitamin C) can be synthesized via multiple metabolic pathways but there is still much to be learnt concerning their integration and control mechanisms. Furthermore, the structural biology of …
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of the oleaginous microalgae <i>Ankistrodesmus falcatus</i> strain UCP001 from the Peruvian Amazon
The complete mitochondrial genome of the oleaginous microalgae <i>Ankistrodesmus falcatus</i> strain UCP001 from the Peruvian Amazon Open
Ankistrodesmus falcatus strain UCP001 is a native oleaginous microalgae isolated from the Peruvian Amazon basin. In this study we sequenced, de novo assembled, and functionally annotated the complete mitochondrial genome of the native olea…
View article: Dataset of de novo assembly and functional annotation of the transcriptomes of three native oleaginous microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon
Dataset of de novo assembly and functional annotation of the transcriptomes of three native oleaginous microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon Open
Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms with cosmopolitan distribution (i.e., marine, freshwater and terrestrial habitats) and possess a great diversity of species [1] and consequently an immense variation in biochemical compositions [2]. …
View article: Omics Analysis of Native Oleaginous Microalgae From The Peruvian Amazon
Omics Analysis of Native Oleaginous Microalgae From The Peruvian Amazon Open
This dataset contains the Transcriptome Shotgun Assembly Sequences of three species of native oleaginous microalgae isolated from aquatic environmets from the Peruvian Amazon. High-quality raw sequences were de novo assembled with the soft…
View article: Transcriptome Analysis of Myrciaria dubia During Seeds Germination and Initial Growth of Seedlings
Transcriptome Analysis of Myrciaria dubia During Seeds Germination and Initial Growth of Seedlings Open
Contains the Transcriptome Shotgun Assembly Sequence Database of Myrciaria dubia during seeds germination and initial growth of seedlings. The database was obtained with six assembly softwares: IDBA-UD v1.1.3, MEGAHIT v1.2.9, rnaSPADES V3.…
View article: Metagenomic Analysis in The Peruvian Amazon
Metagenomic Analysis in The Peruvian Amazon Open
Metagenomic DNA isolated and analyzed from soils of three varillal forests from the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve, Loreto Region, Peru.
View article: Isolation, Characterization, and Biotechnological Potential of Native Microalgae From the Peruvian Amazon
Isolation, Characterization, and Biotechnological Potential of Native Microalgae From the Peruvian Amazon Open
The objective of this chapter is to provide scientific information on basic aspects to be taken into account to achieve the successful isolation, biochemical, and molecular characterization and then to evaluate the biotechnological potenti…
View article: Myrciaria dubia “Camu Camu” Fruit: Health-Promoting Phytochemicals and Functional Genomic Characteristics
Myrciaria dubia “Camu Camu” Fruit: Health-Promoting Phytochemicals and Functional Genomic Characteristics Open
Camu camu is a typical Amazon native fruit shrub that possesses a diploid genome, moderate genetic diversity, and population structure. The fruits accumulate several essential nutrients and synthesize L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in great q…
View article: Isolation and Characterization of Native Microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon with Potential for Biodiesel Production
Isolation and Characterization of Native Microalgae from the Peruvian Amazon with Potential for Biodiesel Production Open
Biodiesel production from microalgae triacylglycerols is growing, because this feedstock is a more sustainable and advantageous alternative. In this study, we isolated and identified fourteen strains of native microalgae from the Peruvian …