Guabiroba is a native species of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Its fruits are known for their chemical composition, phenolic compounds and carotenoids, which promote antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. However, it has a high moisture content, which makes it perishable. In this study,&...

The plantation and natural forests of South America have been highly impacted by native and exotic pests in recent decades. The interaction of emerging invasive pests, climate change, and timber markets will define the region’s forests, with significant but uncertain ecological changes ...

Cordia trichotoma es una especie nativa que está siendo evaluada para diferentes sistemas forestales. El hecho de que los individuos empleados en las plantaciones posean algún grado de mejoramiento genético tiene muchas ventajas; para lograr este mejoramiento es fundamental la obtención de&#...

The effects of different defoliation levels caused by leaf-cutting ants have not yet been evaluated in Eucalyptus benthammii Maiden et Cambage and Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the losses caused by different defoliation levels on E. benthamm...

Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant initiated a large reforestation programme after the expropriation of the areas destined for the formation of the reservoir. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of forest restoration of the Seasonal Semideciduous Forest in the Upper Paraná Atlantic&...

The determination of biological parameters and the spatiotemporal dynamics of insect pests is essential for calibrating simulation models that enable the prediction of population growth and the establishment of warning systems for management actions. In this context, the objective of this st...

A conversão de florestas amazônicas em pastagens extensivas tem impulsionado a degradação do solo, homogeneização biótica e perdas de carbono. Para enfrentar esses desafios, sistemas integrados de produção surgem como estratégia importante. Esta tese analisou o impacto de diferentes sistemas de&#...

The aim of this study was to identify, characterize, and map mother trees of selected indigenous tree species to tackle shortage of high quality and quantity tree seed provision for massive plantation program by providing both temporal and spatial distribution of mother trees in&#x...

Exotic Eucalyptus spp. are the most planted trees species in forest cultivation in Brazil. The red gum lerp psyllid Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), an invasive exotic pest, reduces the development and wood production of Eucalyptus spp. plantations. The search for natu...