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Decomposition, biochemical composition and nutrient cycling of macauba palm in a Cerrado Entisol [PDF]

Scientia Agricola, 2023
Leaf litter decomposition and the release of nutrients from macauba palm leaves play a major role in nutrient return to the soil in a conservation environment.
Arminda Moreira de Carvalho, Luciane Gomes Quintana, Anderson Marcos de Souza, Thais Rodrigues Coser, Thais Rodrigues de Sousa, Alexsandra Duarte de Oliveira, Maria Lucrecia Gerosa Ramos   +6 more
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Acid-Catalyzed Esterification of Macauba Pulp (<i>Acrocomia aculeata</i>) and Brazil Nut (<i>Bertholletia excelsa</i>) Oils of High Acid Values over Mesoporous Silica Functionalized with Propyl Sulfonic Acid. [PDF]

ACS Omega
Low-value vegetable oils of Macauba pulp (Acrocomia aculeata) and Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) were esterified with methanol under heterogeneous acid catalysis conditions.
Vieira JSC, Moreira AFS, Anjos RD, de Lima AL, Lachter ER, Muchave GG, Mota CJA.   +6 more
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Macauba (<i>Acrocomia aculeata</i>) as a Bioenergy Platform: Integrated Biodiesel Production and Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorization. [PDF]

ACS Omega
Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) is a native palm from tropical regions with high potential for integrated bioenergy and bioproduct applications. This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of macauba pulp and kernel oils, assessed the production and
Nascimento DC, de Souza Santos EH, da Silva FM, Coelho Barroso Dos Santos D, Silveira EA, Bortoluzzi JH, Ghesti GF, Meneghetti MR, Suarez PAZ, Meneghetti SMP.   +9 more
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Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) Pulp Oil Prevents Adipogenesis, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet. [PDF]

Nutrients, 2023
Macauba is a palm tree native to Brazil, which fruits are rich in oil. Macauba pulp oil has high contents of oleic acid, carotenoids, and tocopherol, but its effect on health is unknown.
Sant' Ana CT, Agrizzi Verediano T, Grancieri M, Toledo RCL, Tako E, Costa NMB, Martino HSD, de Barros FAR.   +7 more
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Genome-wide association insights into the genomic regions controlling vegetative and oil production traits in Acrocomia aculeata [PDF]

BMC Plant Biology
Background Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) is a non-domesticated neotropical palm that has been attracting attention for economic use due to its great potential for oil production comparable to the commercially used oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).
Evellyn G. O. Couto, Jonathan A. Morales-Marroquín, Alessandro Alves-Pereira, Samuel B. Fernandes, Carlos Augusto Colombo, Joaquim Adelino de Azevedo-Filho, Cassia Regina Limonta Carvalho, Maria Imaculada Zucchi   +7 more
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Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum has driven research on biofuels, with a focus on those derived from organic biomass. This study centres on macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata), a promising oilseed for biodiesel production.
Tayna Sousa Duque, Gabriela Madureira Barroso, Cláudia Eduarda Borges, Débora Sampaio Mendes, Ricardo Siqueira da Silva, Anderson Barbosa Evaristo, José Barbosa dos Santos   +6 more
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Acrocomia aculeata associated with doxorubicin: cardioprotection and anticancer activity [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Doxorubicin (Dox) is a chemotherapeutic agent widely used in the clinic, whose side effects include cardiotoxicity, associated with decreased antioxidant defenses and increased oxidative stress. The association of Dox with natural antioxidants can extend
Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Tamaeh Monteiro-Alfredo, Jéssica Maurino dos Santos, Kátia Ávila Antunes, Janielle Cunha, Debora da Silva Baldivia, Ana Salomé Pires, Ana Salomé Pires, Ana Salomé Pires, Inês Marques, Inês Marques, Inês Marques, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Ana Margarida Abrantes, Maria Filomena Botelho, Maria Filomena Botelho, Maria Filomena Botelho, Lúcia Monteiro, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Ana Cristina Gonçalves, Wellington Henrique Botelho, Ana Paula de Araújo Boleti, Célia Cabral, Célia Cabral, Paulo J. Oliveira, Edson Lucas dos Santos, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Paulo Matafome, Kely de Picoli Souza   +34 more
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Quantitative Method for Analysis of Lipids by LC-HRMS and Fatty Acid Methyl Ester by GC-FID in Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) Oils [PDF]

Plants
Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata) is a promising source of vegetable oils with distinct applications for its pulp and seed fractions. This study presents the first comprehensive quantitative analysis of eleven commercial macauba oils available in the ...
Eva Zopelario S. Ferro, Ana Laura M. Brand, Ricardo Sposina S. Teixeira, Claudia M. Rezende   +3 more
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Macaúba palm as a promising resource for biodiversity-based bioeconomy and climate solutions in the tropics [PDF]

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira
The global transition to a low-carbon economy requires scalable and inclusive solutions rooted in tropical biodiversity. In this context, macaúba palm (Acrocomia aculeata), a native palm species widely distributed across America, stands out as a ...
Carlos Augusto Colombo, Maurício Antonio Lopes, Brenda Gabriela Díaz-Hernández, Fábio Dias Melo Carvalho, Joaquim Adelino de Azevedo Filho   +4 more
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Carbon Credit and Macaúba Palm Tree: Advancing ESG in Green Cattle Production

RAC: Revista de Administração Contemporânea
This case aims to explore the intersection between the financial sustainability of cattle production, the sale of carbon credits, and the cultivation of macaúba palm trees.
Glaucia Fernandes Vasconcelos, Victor Almeida   +1 more
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