The complete chloroplast genome sequences of three Spondias species reveal close relationship among the species [PDF]
This study reports the complete chloroplast sequences of three Spondias species. The genome sequences were obtained for Spondias tuberosa, Spondias bahienses, and Spondias mombin using the Illumina sequencing technology by a combination of de novo ...
Vanessa Santos, Cícero Almeida
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UMBUZEIRO (SPONDIAS TUBEROSA): A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Spondias tuberosa Arruda, a fructiferous endemic tree of semiarid Northeast of Brazil, provides several services to its ecosystem as well as to humans. It provides feed for wild animals and domestic ruminants in addition to providing fruits that are rich
Jan Mertens +3 more
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Phylogenomic and single nucleotide polymorphism analyses revealed the hybrid origin of Spondias bahiensis (family Anacardiaceae): de novo genome sequencing and comparative genomics [PDF]
The genus Spondias (family Anacardiaceae) comprises 19 taxa, ten of which occur in Neotropical regions. Spondias bahiensis has been suggested to be a hybrid, although initial evidence does not support this hypothesis.
Lydayanne Lilás de Melo Nobre +3 more
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Indolebutyric acid and substrates on Spondias tuberosa layering
Spondias tuberosa is a native species from the Brazilian Northeast and northern Minas Gerais State, whose fruits present good market acceptance. However, its large scale propagation is affected by slow and uneven seeds germination, demanding the use of ...
Tiago Reis Dutra +3 more
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Chemical composition of umbu (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam) seeds [PDF]
The umbu tree (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam) is an important fruit tree the economy of the semi-arid northeastern region of Brazil. With the objective of finding use for the seeds, physical and chemical characterizations of the seeds from 2 cultivars in 2 ...
Soraia Vilela Borges +3 more
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Spondias tuberosa Arruda (Anacardiaceae), a threatened tree of the Brazilian Caatinga? [PDF]
Spondias tuberosa Arr., a fructiferous tree endemic to the northeast Brazilian tropical dry forest called Caatinga, accounts for numerous benefits for its ecosystem as well as for the dwellers of the Caatinga.
J. Mertens +3 more
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Growth analysis of Spondias tuberosa plants under different concentrations of gibberellin
The use of phytohormones in native species, specifically Spondias tuberosa, is scarce; however, the use of growth regulators may become an innovative management practice of the species when it interferes decisively in precocity.
Ednei de Souza Pires +5 more
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Determination of water-soluble vitamins and carotenoids in Brazilian tropical fruits by High Performance Liquid Chromatography [PDF]
Vitamins are organic compounds essential for normal physiological functioning and they need to be provided in adequate amounts by the diet. They are nutrients mainly associated to fruit consumption, playing an important role in the cellular function ...
Renata Carmo de Assis +8 more
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The genus Spondias has two species of native trees from Brazil that deserve to be highlighted: Spondias tuberosa (“umbu”) and Spondias mombin (“cajá”). Their fruit contain bioactive compounds which have been associated with several biological activities.
Jaqueline Souza de Freitas +7 more
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CARACTERIZAÇÃO HISTOQUÍMICA DOS FOLÍOLOS DE SPONDIAS TUBEROSA ARRUDA (ANACARDIACEAE LINDL.)
Is a native species of the Brazilian half-barren, pertaining to the family Anacardiaceae Lindl., being of importance socioeconomic for the populations of these regions.
Osmar Nascimento-Silva +2 more
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