ABSTRACT – The objective of this work was to assess sources of resistance to leafminer in melon plant germplasm and identify the most recommended variables associated with antixenosis resistance. A total of 32 genotypes were evaluated for resistance by antibiosis: larval and pupal ...

Starch is a promising alternative to petroleum-based polymers due to its biodegradability and renewable nature. However, its widespread use in non-food applications raises ethical concerns. Mango kernels, a major byproduct of mango processing, represent an abundant yet underutilized starch source....

This study investigated tourists’ perceptions, familiarity, and sensory acceptance of cashew-derived products in Beberibe, Ceará, Brazil—a major cashew-producing region and popular tourist destination. Recognizing the growing role of gastronomy in tourism, the research examined the potential of local cashe...

This study assessed how phosphorus rates aff ect the growth and nutriti onal health of seedlings from three native forest species in the Brazilian semi-arid region: Libidibia ferrea, Erythrina veluti na , and Piptadenia sti pulacea . The experiment was conducted at the Center ...

This study investigated the development of porous membranes based on a matrix of bacterial cellulose (BC) and sodium alginate (ALG) incorporated with proteins extracted from the tuna vitreous humor and complete conditioned medium (CCM) obtained from the in vitro culture of dental pulp&#...

Background: Biochar can enhance total organic carbon (TOC) stocks and reduce CO 2 emissions in degraded soils. Aims: This study assessed the effects of pyrolytic biochars on TOC recovery and CO 2 emissions in a greenhouse experiment. Methods: PVC columns (20 cm diameter, 50 cm...

Micropropagated banana plantlets need acclimatization to reduce the stresses caused by the change from in vitro to ex vitro environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of thermal stress on the acclimatization of micropropagated plantlets of banana cultivar ‘Pr...

A large volume of plastic waste is disposed of in the enviromnent and in landfills worldwide. To remediate this serious environmental issue, sustainable alternatives to substitute traditional fossil fuel-derived plastics are necessary. In this regard, starch-degradable films are a promising avenue&...

Patients dealing with chronic wounds frequently experience persistent pain and a heightened risk of infection due to microbial contamination. To improve the quality of life for these patients while reducing treatment duration and costs, advanced wound dressings are being developed. This stud...