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Lipid‐ and Polymer‐Based Nanoscale Delivery of Anti‐Aging Phytochemicals

open access: yesWIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, Volume 18, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Oral delivery of phytobioactive compounds (PCBs) through nano‐drug delivery systems (NDDSs). These delivery systems enhance oral bioavailability of phytobioactive compounds by (i) increasing protection from the harsh gastrointestinal tract environment, (ii) enhancing aqueous solubility, (iii) enhancing interactions with epithelial cells, allowing for ...
Sarah Gross   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sintomas de deficiências nutricionais em cupuaçuzeiro (Theobroma grandiflorum) cultivado em solução nutritiva Symptoms of mineral deficiencies in cupuaçu plants (Theobroma grandiflorum) grown in nutrient solution

open access: yesScientia Agricola, 1994
Com a finalidade de induzir os sintomas visuais de deficiência nutricional no cupuaçuzeiro, realizou-se em casa de vegetação, um experimento com solução nutritiva onde omitiu-se os seguintes elementos: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mu e Zn.
J.O. Salvador   +3 more
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Promotion of seedling growth theobroma Grandiflorum s. by Trichoderma spp.

open access: yesAmbiente
A crescente procura pelo cupuaçu, seja in natura ou em produtos derivados, resultou em um aumento das áreas de cultivo. Visando um desenvolvimento sustentável dessa fruteira de grande importância econômica, o presente trabalho avaliou a promoção do ...
Renata Pio-Gonçalves   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Domestication of the Amazonian fruit tree cupuaçu may have stretched over the past 8000 years

open access: yesCommunications Earth & Environment, 2023
Amazonia, one of the largest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, is a significant yet less-known arena for ancient plant domestication. Here, we traced the origins of cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum), an Amazonian tree crop closely related to cacao (
Matheus Colli-Silva   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of Optimized Microwave Treatment on the Nutritional Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) Nectar

open access: yesJournal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The tucumã‐do‐Amazonas (Astrocaryum aculeatum) is a fruit that is native to the Amazon region and known for its high content of β‐carotene, phenolic compounds, and unsaturated fatty acids, making it a promising candidate for the development of functional products. However, conventional thermal methods can degrade heat‐sensitive compounds.
Sara de Souza Comapa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Vaginal Probiotic Properties of Food‐Derived Lactic Acid Bacteria: The Inhibition of Gardnerella vaginalis and the Adhesion Capability

open access: yesFood Bioengineering, Volume 4, Issue 3, Page 225-235, September 2025.
LAB strains isolated from fermented foods possess desirable probiotic properties for vaginal health, offering a valuable alternative to traditional vaginal isolates. ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the vaginal probiotic properties of certain lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from fermented foods.
Anqi Li   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atividade antioxidante e correlações com componentes bioativos de produtos comerciais de cupuaçu Antioxidant activity and correlations with bioactive components from commercial products of cupuaçu

open access: yesCiência Rural, 2010
O cupuaçu é considerado um importante fruto tipicamente amazônico e apresenta polpa ácida, agradável e de aroma característico. Esses atributos de qualidade o colocam no ranking das exportações de frutas.
Gerusa Matias Santos   +5 more
doaj  

Ensuring Pollinator Presence in Expanding Oil Crops: The Case of Mystrops debilis (Nitidulidae) and the Macauba Palm (Acrocomia aculeata, Arecaceae)

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, Volume 149, Issue 8, Page 1180-1195, September 2025.
ABSTRACT The macauba palm (Acrocomia aculeata, Arecaceae) is a Neotropical native oil palm, increasingly important in Central and South America due to rising demand for raw materials and its potential for bioenergy. Understanding its pollinator ecology is crucial to identify new areas for cultivation. This study examines the structure of floral visitor
Javier Carreño‐Barrera   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity and Activity Patterns of Medium‐Sized and Large Terrestrial Mammals in Agroforests of a Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Region

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.
We studied species richness and activity patterns of medium‐sized and large terrestrial mammals in agroforests located in the northern buffer zone of Tambopata National Reserve, Peru. The agroforests harboured a high number of mammal species, with species richness increasing alongside greater structural complexity of vegetation.
Yevgeniya Korol   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A systematic review on the potential substitute of cocoa by aromatic compounds of Artocarpus heterophyllus seeds

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page 206-223, June 2025.
Abstract The global demand for cocoa has increased over the years. However, cocoa production faces challenges such as high production costs and low yield. A potential source that can replace cocoa powder is jackfruit seed flour, which can produce a similar chocolate aroma.
Qin Yuan Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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