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Decolorization of textile industry wastewater in solid state fermentation with Peach-Palm (Bactris gasipaes) residue

Braz. j. biol; 78 (4), 2018
Abstract In this work we have assessed the decolorization of textile effluents throughout their treatment in a solid-state fermentation (SSF) system. SSF assays were conducted with peach-palm (Bactris gasipaes) residue using the white rot fungus Ganoderma lucidum EF 31. The influence of the dye concentra...

The effect of size and density on nut removal in Syagrus loefgrenii Glassman (Arecaceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

Braz. j. biol; 78 (1), 2018
Abstract In this study I tested the effect of Syagrus loefgrenii nut size and number on the intensity of removal by rodents across seasons. Trials were performed in which piles of either small or large endocarps (1, 3, 6, 12, and 25) were subjected to removal by rodents in the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna)...

Morfología, anatomía estructural y actividad lipasa de la pulpa de "coco", Acrocomia aculeata(Jacq) Lodd. ex Mart.(Arecaceae) en función al tiempo de colecta
Morphology, structural anatomy and lipase activity in coconut pulp, Acrocomia aculeata(Jacq) Lodd.ex Mart.(Arecaceae) according to time of collection

Rojasiana; 17 (1), 2018

Activity of orbignya phalerata and euterpe edules in the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer in rats

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 31 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Peptic ulcer is considered a public health problem associated with loss of quality of life. Does not exist optimal therapeutic regimen. The search for alternative treatments using foods or plants that may assist in gastric protection may become marked in this population because of ...

Topical action of Buriti oil (Mauritia flexuosa L) in myositis induced in rats

Acta cir. bras; 32 (11), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To analyze the topical effects of Buriti oil (Mauritia flexuosa L.) in induced myositis in rats. Methods: Thirty six male rats divided into three groups: Control group (C), induced myositis group (MI) and induced myositis group reated with Mauritia flexuosa L. (MT). After inducing my...

Efeito da Astrocaryum aculeatum (Tucumã) na toxicidade da Doxorrubicina: modelo experimental in vivo

Resumo Objetivo Obter o óleo do Astrocaryum aculeatum (A.a) e avaliar a genotoxidade/antigenotoxidade pelo teste do micronúcleo em células do sangue periférico. Métodos O óleo da A.a foi obtido por prensagem hidráulica. Os animais foram camundongos Swiss, machos e saudáveis com 6-7 semanas de...

Reproductive phenology of Mauritia flexuosa L. (Arecaceae) in a coastal restinga environment in northeastern Brazil

Braz. j. biol; 77 (1), 2017
Abstract The buriti, Mauritia flexuosa, is the most common palm in Brazil, where it has considerable ecological and economic importance. However, few data are available on the phenology of the species, mainly in coastal restinga ecosystems. The present study monitored the reproductive phenology of M. fle...

Effects of climate and forest structure on palms, bromeliads and bamboos in Atlantic Forest fragments of Northeastern Brazil

Braz. j. biol; 76 (4), 2016
Abstract Palms, bromeliads and bamboos are key elements of tropical forests and understanding the effects of climate, anthropogenic pressure and forest structure on these groups is crucial to forecast structural changes in tropical forests. Therefore, we investigated the effects of these factors on the a...

Nut density and removal in Syagrus loefgrenii Glassman (Arecaceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

Braz. j. biol; 76 (3), 2016
Abstract In this study, I tested the effect of Syagrus loefgrenii nut number on the removal intensity by rodents across seasons. Also, I assessed both S. loefgrenii fruit production, and dispersion pattern to analyze the relationship between these parameters and nut removal. Trials were performed (autumn...

Micromorfología de los foliolos de pejibaye Bactris gasipaes (Arecaceae) var. Diamantes-10

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (3), 2016
ResumenBactris gasipaes se cultiva ampliamente para el aprovechamiento del palmito y el consumo de los frutos En este trabajo se realizó una descripción de las características micro morfológicas de los foliolos de plantas adultas de la variedad sin espinas Diamantes-10 de B. gasipaes, recolectadas en...