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Adjustment of non-linear models for drying in thin layer by bayesian inference

open access: yesActa Scientiarum: Technology, 2014
Thin layer air-drying experiments on passion fruit seeds were conducted and the effects of temperature and air-drying speed were investigated in a pilot air-dryer.
Ricardo Cardoso de Oliveira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neglected Floral Visitors in the Galapagos Islands: Understanding the Structure of Ant‐Flower Interaction Networks

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 3, Page 321-332, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Ant‐flower interactions are prevalent in many ecosystems, yet their ecological significance remains poorly understood, particularly in isolated systems like the Galapagos Islands, where unique biotic assemblages create distinct interaction networks.
Alejandro Mieles   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fruit respiration: putting alternative pathways into perspective

open access: yesNew Phytologist, Volume 250, Issue 1, Page 54-73, April 2026.
Summary Over the past century, research has significantly advanced our understanding of fruit respiration, from (eco)physiological processes to molecular mechanisms. This review focuses on the functional relevance and regulatory roles of mitochondrial alternative respiratory pathways (ARPs) during fruit growth and ripening.
Ariadna Iglesias‐Sanchez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tipos de aberturas dos grãos de pólen de espécies de Passiflora L. (Passifloraceae) Aperture types of pollen grains of Passiflora L. species (Passifloraceae)

open access: yesActa Botânica Brasílica, 2009
Estudos palinológicos revelam uma ampla variação de formas, número e tipos de aberturas nos grãos de pólen em Passiflora. Este estudo tem como objetivo caracterizar as aberturas polínicas de onze espécies do gênero ocorrentes no Rio Grande do Sul e duas ...
Greta Aline Dettke   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

From freshness to preservation: insights into processing and storage impacts on purple passion fruit volatilome

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 4, Page 2139-2153, 15 March 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Purple passion fruit is highly appreciated for its distinctive sweet flavour, low acidity, and aromatic profile, making it a desirable choice for fresh consumption and juice production. To ensure microbiological safety and extend shelf life, juice products typically undergo thermal pasteurization, which can alter their ...
Alexandre MA Fonseca   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid plant DNA and RNA extraction protocol using a bench drill [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Plant DNA and RNA extraction methods are well established, with a wide range of protocols, depending on the purposes of each laboratory/research. Nowadays, quick, inexpensive and easy plant DNA and RNA extraction methods are highly sought after.
Amorim, Edson Perito   +11 more
core   +3 more sources

Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Passiflora spp. Germplasm Grown in Ecuador

open access: yesPlants, 2022
Tropical fruits are in high demand for their flavor and for their functional composition because these compounds are considered nutraceuticals. Passion fruit production is of economic importance to Ecuador; however, several Passiflora species are grown ...
William Viera   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plant Robotics for Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Robots: Insights from Actuation Characteristics

open access: yesAdvanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.
Plants are promising materials for building sustainable and eco‐friendly robots due to their inherent multifunctionality, with actuation playing a crucial role. This article focuses on the physical movements of plants and, from the perspective of actuation characteristics, explores representative plant species and their behaviors, the current state of ...
Kazuya Murakami   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

First results from diversity mapping of Passiflora (Passifloraceae) and Vasconcellea (Caricaceae) in the Colombian coffee growing zone [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The Colombian coffee-growing zone is one of the eco-climatic areas undergoing major impact of human activities in Colombia. It roughly corresponds to the 1000- 2000 m altitudinal range along the Cordilleras, where agriculture is principally based on ...
Caetano, Creuci Maria   +6 more
core  

Novelties in Passifloraceae from the Brazilian Amazon [PDF]

open access: yesCheck List, 2014
This paper presents new records of Passiflora L. from the Brazilian Amazon, contributing to the knowledge about the taxonomy and distribution of Passifloraceae in Brazil. The following species are reported for the first time: Passiflora garckei Mast.
Ana Koch   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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