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Age validation and contrasted growth performances of Pseudoplatystoma punctifer (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) in two river systems of the Western Amazon

Neotrop. ichthyol; 20 (1), 2022
The doncella Pseudoplatystoma punctifer is an economically and ecologically important catfish in the Amazon basin. However, little is known about its age, growth and population dynamics parameters. This study aims to validate the formation of growth marks in vertebrae of individuals collected from two ri...

Genetic diversity and structure in natural populations of Cajui from Brazilian Cerrado

Biosci. j. (Online); 37 (), 2021
Cajui (Anacardium spp.) is a native fruit tree (small cashew) of the Brazilian Cerrado and possesses the potential for commercialization. However, cajui exploitation occurs exclusively through extractivism in the absence of conservation strategies. The lack of conservation strategies may lead to a decrea...

Composição nutricional de frutos do Cerrado mato grossense: cajuzinho do cerrado (Anacardium humile A. St.-Hil. ), curriola (Pouteria ramiflora (Mart. ) Radlk.) e inharé (Brosimum gaudichaudii Trécul)

Este trabalho teve como objetivo a caracterização nutricional (umidade, proteínas, lipídeos, cinzas e açúcares totais), quantificação do Valor Energético Total (VET) e determinação do teor de carotenoides totais dos frutos de cajuzinho do cerrado (Anacardium humile A.St.-Hil.), curriola (Pout...

Biology and External Morphology of the Immature Stages of Dirphia moderata Bouvier (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Hemileucinae) in Anacardium occidentale L

Braz. j. biol; 80 (1), 2020
Abstract The genus Dirphia Hübner, [1819] presents Neotropical distribution. This genus, besides causing accidents of interest in public health, is a potential defoliator pest of cultivated plants, among them the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L.), a crop of great economic importance. This study d...

Chemical profile and allelopathic potential of Anacardium humile St. Hill. (cajuzinho-do-cerrado) leaf aqueous extract in the seed germination and seedling growth of lettuce, tomato and sicklepod

Biosci. j. (Online); 35 (6), 2019
Anacardium genus, Anacardiaceae, stands out for the presence of phenolic compounds. One of its species, investigated for its different potential uses, is Anacardium humile; however, little is known about its allelopathic effects. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the chemical profile and ev...

Desenvolvimento de formas farmacêuticas semissólidas contendo o extrato aquoso obtido das cascas do Anacardium occidentale L. e realização do estudo de estabilidade acelerado

Nursing (Ed. bras., Impr.); 22 (256), 2019
Introdução: A Anacardium occidentale (cajueiro), é uma árvore tropical frutífera nativa do Brasil. Suas cascas são ricas em taninos, com ação anti-inflamatória e cicatrizante. Objetivo: Desenvolver formulações semissólidas: gel de carbopol, creme e pomada de lanovaselina contendo o extrato aq...

Oilseeds native to the Cerrado have fatty acid profile beneficial for cardiovascular health

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 29 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess and compare the fatty acid composition of edible seeds and a nut native to the Cerrado (Brazilian savannah) to that of traditional oilseeds. Methods: Baru almonds, Cerrado cashew nuts, and pequi almonds were extracted from the fruits using appropriate equipment. All edible...

In vitro evaluation of the effect of botanical formulations used in the control of Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae) on liver enzymes.

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti Linn. (1792) (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito, which is endemic in several regions of Brazil. Alternative methods for the control of the vector include botanical insecticides, which offer advantages such as lower envir...

Wettability and morphology of the leaf surface in cashew tree from the Amazon, Northern Brazil

Acta sci., Biol. sci; 38 (2), 2016
Leaves surfaces, which represent an interface with plants and the environment, have several structures with specific functions. Some foliar properties, including wettability and mechanical containment, are inferred in terms of cellular adaptation and the presence or absence of cuticular wax. Various morp...

Controle de mosca-branca em mandioca cultivada em casa de vegetação tratada com extrato de Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae)

Biosci. j. (Online); 29 (6), 2013
A Bemisia tuberculata (Bondar, 1923) é atualmente a principal praga da cultura da mandioca. Este trabalho descreve o efeito de diferentes concentrações do extrato CHCl3 das folhas de Anacardium humile, em relação à Bemisia tuberculata, em condições de laboratório, em plantas de mandioca, além d...