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Taxogenomic Characterization and Comparative Genomic Analysis of Hermanozyma buritii sp. nov., f.a., a Yeast Species Isolated From Plants and Soil

open access: yesYeast, EarlyView.
Isolation of the novel yeast species Hernanozyma buritii sp. nov. from soil and plant in Brazil, followed by phylogenetic characterization and genome analysis, highlighting its relationship with closely related taxa and genomic features associated with mating, pulcherriminic acid biosynthesis, and iron‐dependent pigmentation.
Vitória Petra de O. Barros   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Participatory mapping and Nature's Contributions to People: Insights from the Amazon Delta

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 10, Page 3618-3632, October 2026.
Abstract Understanding how traditional and coastal communities perceive and interact with nature is key to promoting inclusive conservation. This article examines human–nature interaction in the fishing village of Jubim, located in the Marajó Archipelago, delta of the Amazon River, Brazil.
Lara Sartorio Gonçalves   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drastic Biodiversity Transition as a Function of Rainfall Patterns: From Coastal Drylands to Amazonian Rainforests

open access: yesJournal of Biogeography, Volume 53, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim By moving beyond traditional biome‐centric approaches to sample continuously across a massive ecotone, we investigate how species richness, community composition, and dominance of woody plants change across a strong longitudinal precipitation gradient and identify thresholds in water availability that drive shifts in community assembly ...
Pablo Salazar Zarzosa   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biobased Polyurethane Films Based on Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) and Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) Oil Polyols

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 30, August 10, 2026.
Polyurethane films were prepared from andiroba (Carapa guianensis) and buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) oil‐derived polyols, emphasizing their potential as bio‐based materials. UV–Vis analysis indicates the retention of carotenoid‐related chromophoric features within the polymer matrix.
João A. P. da Silva   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diversidad genética y filogenia molecular de poblaciones de Mauritia flexuosa L.f. “aguaje” de la Amazonía Peruana

open access: yesCiencia Amazónica (Iquitos), 2014
Mauritia flexuosa es una especie vegetal amazónica que forma extensas poblaciones denominadas “aguajales”. Como los pobladores amazónicos emplean varios órganos de M.
Jorge Angulo Quintanilla   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Useful palms (Arecaceae) near Iquitos, Peruvian Amazon

open access: yesRevista Peruana de Biología, 2014
This paper describes the uses of 64 species of palms in 28 villages in Departamento de Loreto, Peru. There, the palms are of great use as food (Bactris gasipaes, Mauritia flexuosa, Euterpe precatoria, Oenocarpus bataua), for fiber production ...
Henrik Balslev   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Connecting tradition and technology: The digitization of the ethnobotanical collection at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 1104-1115, July 2026.
The digitization of RBetno (JBRJ) represents a step forward for biodiversity conservation in Brazil. Aligned with the Kunming‐Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 2, 2020–2030), this project documents the use of plants, including traditional knowledge and vernacular names, with a focus on the Atlantic Forest and Amazon.
Viviane S. Fonseca‐Kruel   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Brazilian fermented milk industry: Products, regulations, consumer trends and innovation opportunities

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dairy Technology, Volume 79, Issue 3, July‐September 2026.
The main products of the Brazilian fermented milk industry are yoghurt, fermented dairy beverages, probiotic fermented milks, kefir and fermented curd. Background The fermented milk industry represents a dynamic and value‐added segment of the Brazilian dairy sector, driven by technological advances, evolving consumer preferences and growing interest in
Fabiane Picinin de Castro Cislaghi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An antimicrobial alkaloid and other metabolites produced by Penicillium sp. An endophytic fungus isolated from Mauritia flexuosa L. f.

open access: yesQuímica Nova, 2012
The alkaloid glandicoline B (1) and six other compounds: ergosterol (2), brassicasterol (3), ergosterol peroxide (4), cerevisterol (5), mannitol (6) and 1-O-α-D-glucopyranoside (7) were isolated from Penicillium sp.
Hector Henrique Ferreira Koolen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compositional Characterization, Quality Parameters, and Physicochemical and Bioactive Properties of Pequi ( Caryocar brasiliense ) Oils From Xingu and Cerrado in Mato Grosso, Brazil

open access: yesJournal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, Volume 103, Issue 6, Page 609-622, June 2026.
Cerrado oil is richer in MUFA and antioxidant compounds, while Xingu oil shows higher SFA and enhanced oxidative stability, reinforcing the potential of pequi oil as a sustainable bioactive ingredient. ABSTRACT Pequi ( Caryocar brasiliense ) is a native fruit widely distributed in Brazilian biomes, specially in Cerrado, known for its high oil yield and
Dhayna O. Sobral   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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