Plant-derived natural products are emerging as promising sources of bioactive compounds against parasites and microorganisms. This study investigated the phytochemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and acute toxicity of ethanolic extracts from Spondias mombin L. and Myracrodruon urundeu...

Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause significant damage to the skin and immune system. There has consequently been an increasing emphasis on the development of biodegradable and sustainable materials that offer UV protection, reflecting increased awareness of health and ...

Powdery mildew is one of the most challenging diseases for pumpkin and squash production, as it can cause significant losses in fruit yield and quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate sub-accessions of Cucurbita moschata from the Vegetable Germplasm Bank of the Fe...

Tomato cultivation is highly demanding on the supply of water throughout its phenological cycle, especially in regions where rainfall is irregular or scarce. Given the above, the objective of this study was to analyze the viability of thermal index for determining water deficit in&...

Climate change has prompted the adoption of innovative approaches and tools to address its multifaceted impacts, with water resource management emerging as a critical area of focus. This study evaluated the projected hydrological changes in the Sobradinho reservoir watershed in the middle&#x...

Cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.) is a fruit species widely cultivated in Brazil, but the interest in evaluating this plant nutritional status is very recent, to the point there is still no defined diagnostic leaf. This study aimed to define the leaves that reflect the&#...

Spondias tuberosa (umbu) has been studied from the perspective of natural product and pharmacology, revealing relevant biological activities. Therefore, from the point of view of chemical and biological studies, deepening knowledge about this species is of great importance. Additionally, the eval...

A utilização de cobertura plástica em parreirais do Vale do Submédio São Francisco tem se mostrado eficaz na mitigação de impactos climáticos adversos, especialmente durante a floração e maturação das uvas. Este estudo objetivou avaliar as alterações microclimáticas no parreiral de BRS ...

Carbon dots in biosensing have advanced significantly, adding improvements to different detection techniques. In this study, an amperometric immunosensor for Salmonella Thyphimurium was designed using antibodies labeled with car- bon dots (Cdots) from pequi almond (Caryocar brasiliensis). Cdots were s...