In March 2025, following the annual International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) ratification vote, newly proposed taxa were added to those under the mandate of the Plant Viruses Subcommittee. In brief, 1 new order, 3 new families, 6 new genera, 2 new subgenera and&#x...

Abstract Papaya is susceptible to fungal deterioration and the use of essential oils (EOs) emerges as a promising alternative to fungicides, which causes environmental and human health problems. To evaluate the antifungal activity of essential oils and their major constituents in controlling...

In the previous studies of Calea in Bahia, some specimens were treated as C. candolleana but their morphology was called “particularly distinct”. Detailed studies on the currently accepted species and these specimens demonstrated that they represent two new species. Calea flagelliformis rese...

In Brazil, manure management and treatment are performed using two types of system: waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) and covered lagoon biodigesters (CLBs). The digested manure from both systems is used as organic fertilizer. Soil fertilization processes are widely used; however, the mainten...

The growing demand for animal protein poses a challenge for pig farming to balance efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability. In intensive systems, the increased exposure of pigs to infectious agents raises health risks, making the use of antimicrobials a common practice for pr...

At the core of the "One Health” debate is the distribution of determinants of antibiotic resistance (AMR) in the environment affected by intensive animal husbandry, which requires further research. Brazilian intensive pig farming uses oral antimicrobials (ATM) prophylactically resulting in s...

Brazil’s swine sanitary inspection system faces its own challenges, including the large number and wide geographical distribution of slaughterhouses, requiring coordinated actions to maintain inspection effectiveness amid evolving regulations, technological advances, and the strict requirements of importing cou...

Salmonella is a significant pathogen that infects pigs and causes salmonellosis. It is also a major concern for the pork industry, as it contributes to foodborne illnesses in humans. Vaccination is a key strategy to protect animals and biosecurity measures are essential to control&...

Abstract: The cultivation of conventional maize in refuge areas is important for preserving Bt technology and serving specific markets with greater added value to the grains. Therefore, research aimed at chemical weed control must also continue to be directed to conventional maize hybri...