Genome-wide association insights into the genomic regions controlling vegetative and oil production traits in Acrocomia aculeata [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground 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 +7 more
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Characterization of Stone Tool Use in Wild Groups of Critically Endangered Yellow‐Breasted Capuchin Monkeys (Sapajus xanthosternos) [PDF]
American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Volume 186, Issue 2, February 2025.First camera trap video footage for wild Sapajus xanthosternos cracking resistant nuts with stone tools. ABSTRACT Objectives A hallmark of hominin evolution is the advent and diversification of stone tool use, and biological anthropologists have a particular interest in characterizing tool use behaviors in different hominin species.
Rayssa Durães Mainette +4 more
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Current and future development of Acrocomia aculeata focused on biofuel potential and climate change challenges [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe 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 +6 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]
PlantsMacauba (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 ...
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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 +6 more
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Agriculture, 2022 This study evaluated the effects of dietary macauba pulp on the growth performance, carcass, and pork traits of growing-finishing pigs; and whether differences in residual feed intake breeding values could influence the pigs’ growth responses to macauba ...
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Fermentation, 2023 Enzymatic biodiesel production is a potential eco-friendly alternative to the conventional chemical route which requires extensive study to reduce the costs associated with the application of commercial enzymes.
Filipe Smith Buarque +7 more
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Fermentative losses and lactic acid content of elephant grass silages added with macaúba cake
Bioscience Journal, 2023 Elephant grass is indicated for silage production but requires additives to increase dry matter content because it reduces the production of effluents, potentially improves the fermentation pattern, and preserves the nutrients of the silage.
Cíntia Gonçalves Guimarães +6 more
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Applied Food Research, 2022 Macauba is a productive palm tree species in the tropical biome, and presents some advantages, as cultivation suitable for lands outside the rain forests, and lower rate of oil acidification after harvesting.
Wogayehu Worku Tilahun +2 more
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BRIQUETTES QUALITY PRODUCED WITH THE MACAUBA EPICARP (Acrocomia aculeata) AND Pinus sp. WOOD [PDF]
Revista ÁrvoreThe macaúba palm (Acrocomia aculeata) is a palm-seed-oil producing tree of great economic value for its high productivity, and the broad range of possible uses for the different parts of the plant.
Sarah Esther de Lima Costa +8 more
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