Photonics, 2017 Acrocomia aculeata is a palm tree typical of the Brazilian savanna. Oils extracted from the pulp and kernel of Acrocomia aculeata fruits have gained considerable attention mainly due to their nutritional and medicinal features.
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Pericarp development in the macaw palm Acrocomia aculeata (Arecaceae) [PDF]
Rodriguésia, 2012 The anatomy of the pericarp of the macaw palm (Acrocomia aculeata) was followed during development. Ovaries of flowers collected at anthesis of the bracts as well as pericarps were evaluated at different development phases using traditional plant anatomy
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Genetic variations associated with adaptation in Acrocomia palms: A comparative study across the Neotropics for crop improvement. [PDF]
PLoS ONEPopulation genetic research has evolved, focusing on selection processes using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) genotyping techniques to study crop traits and domestication.
Jonathan A Morales-Marroquín +7 more
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Macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata) cake from biodiesel processing: a low-cost substrate to produce lipases from Moniliella spathulata R25L270 with potential application in the oleochemical industry. [PDF]
Microb Cell Fact, 2015 [Background]: Biodiesel industry wastes were evaluated as supplements for lipase production by Moniliella spathulata R25L270, which is newly identified yeast with great lipolytic potential.
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Ecological interactions shape the dynamics of seed predation in Acrocomia aculeata (Arecaceae). [PDF]
PLoS One, 2014 The complex network of direct and indirect relationships determines not only the species abundances but also the community characteristics such as diversity and stability. In this context, seed predation is a direct interaction that affects the reproductive success of the plant.
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Journal of Food Science, Volume 89, Issue 8, Page 5101-5112, August 2024.Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) is a Brazilian palm tree whose oil in the pulp is rich in oleic acid and carotenoids. However, its physiological function remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effects of macauba pulp oil (MPO) on the metabolic
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Hygroscopic behavior and degree of caking of grugru palm (Acrocomia aculeata) powder. [PDF]
J Food Sci Technol, 2014 This work aims to investigate the hygroscopic behavior of grugru palm powder through adsorption isotherms and its degree of caking. The powders of grugru palm (T1 - without maltodextrin, T2 - with 8 % of maltodextrin) were obtained by oven drying at 65 °C for 25 h.
Oliveira DM, Clemente E, da Costa JM.
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Bioadsorption of lead(II) over the pulp of Acrocomia aculeata
Eclética Química, 2021 The adsorption of lead in aqueous solution onto Acrocomia aculeata pulp was examined. The pulp was characterized in the presence and absence of lead using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTA), and scanning ...
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Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart. Leaves Increase SIRT1 Levels and Improve Stress Resistance. [PDF]
Oxid Med Cell Longev, 2020 Oxidative stress is a metabolic disorder linked with several chronic diseases, and this condition can be improved by natural antioxidants. The fruit pulp of the palm Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart. is widely used in the treatment of various illnesses, but as far as we know, there are no reports regarding the properties of its leaves. Thus, we
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MACAÚBA (Acrocomia aculeata): PALMEIRA DE EXTRAÇÃO SUSTENTÁVEL PARA BIOCOMBUSTÍVEL
Colloquium Agrariae, 2015 A busca por sustentabilidade é crescente em diferentes meios, porém, é na substituição de combustíveis fosseis por combustíveis renováveis que se tem o maior enfoque.
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