Article
Environmental Sciences
Ludmila Osorio Castilho Niedack, Lucas Garcia da Silva de Souza, Laura Eliza de Oliveira Alves, Claudia Roberta Damiani
Summary: The study found that the in vitro germination and growth of baru were not affected by the presence of high concentrations of aluminum, iron, and manganese, indicating tolerance to these metals and potential for phytoremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aline Medeiros Alves-Santos, Karoliny Brito Sampaio, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Alexandre Siqueira Guedes Coelho, Evandro Leite de Souza, Maria Margareth Veloso Naves
Summary: Little is known about the chemical composition and health-promoting effects of baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) pulp. This study found that baru pulp is rich in insoluble dietary fibers and phenolic compounds. Baru pulp can stimulate the growth and metabolism of probiotics and have beneficial effects on the human colonic microbiota. These findings suggest that baru pulp has potential as a prebiotic ingredient in the development of health-promoting foods.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jinming Yang, Xulan Li, Shimei Li, Hong Liang, Huicui Lu
Summary: This research investigates the influence of Points of Interest (POIs) on urban forest diversity and landscape metrics by analyzing 82,978 POI records. The study reveals that urbanization intensity decreases linearly with distance from POIs, except for scenic spots. Close proximity to POIs leads to increased woody plant species richness, diversity, and evenness, but decreased Simpson's diversity. Urban forest patches near POIs are characterized by smaller size, less shape complexity, and increased fragmentation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Taina Oliveira Assis, Maria Isabel Sobral Escada, Silvana Amaral
Summary: This study analyzed the landscape changes and native Cerrado losses in the Brazilian Cerrado region, emphasizing the importance of preserving contiguous fragments of Cerrado.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dyana Carla Lima, Nathan Hargreaves Noguera, Angela del Pilar Flores Granados, Rodney Alexandre Ferreira Rodrigues
Summary: This study used Arabic gum (AG), maltodextrin (MD), and partially defatted cake (PDC) to produce baru oil microparticles. The addition of 25% maltodextrin improved emulsion stability, microparticle quality, and protection against oxidation. The use of maltodextrin also provided a cost-effective alternative in the production process.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hongchao Xu, Chunlin Li, Yuanman Hu, Shuai Li, Ruixue Kong, Zhibin Zhang
Summary: With the continuous development of urbanization, the 2D landscape pattern is insufficient to explain complex urban thermal phenomenon. The relationship between 2D/3D urban patterns and land surface temperature (LST) in cities of different sizes has been analyzed. The study found that with the increase in city size, LST gradually increased in summer and decreased in winter. Factors such as tree volume, mean tree height, and impervious surface patch index significantly influenced LST.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rayleen Whaiti Lopes da Silva, Sarah Silva Machado, Karina de Cassia Faria, Fernanda Ancelmo de Oliveira, Anete Pereira de Souza, Ivandilson Pessoa Pinto de Menezes, Joaquim Manoel da Silva
Summary: This study developed seven new polymorphic microsatellite markers for Baru tree (Dipteryx alata) using an enriched genomic library. These markers are informative for studying anthropogenic disturbances on the biome and for the conservation and management of the species.
ACTA BOTANICA BRASILICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihui Mao, Zhuo Lu, Yanjie Wu, Lei Deng
Summary: This study explores the capability of 2D image-based texture and spectrum features in estimating the diameter at breast height (DBH) of individual trees. The results show that there is a strong correlation between texture features and DBH, and using texture features alone provides the highest accuracy in DBH estimation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabela Silva Cima, Silvana Amaral, Klecia Gili Massi
Summary: This study aimed to locate Cerrado remnants in Vale do Paraiba Paulista, Brazil and evaluate their conservation status and main anthropic pressures. The research found that the Cerrado remnants in the region were small, irregularly shaped, disconnected from each other, and threatened by agriculture and urban expansion. The study highlights the need for conservation policies for the Cerrado biome in the region.
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS-SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Manman Zhang, Conghui Zheng, Jida Li, Xueyong Wang, Chunpeng Liu, Xiangjun Li, Zhenhua Xu, Kejiu Du
Summary: This study developed SSR primers for Ailanthus altissima var. erythrocarpa and analyzed its genetic diversity. 19 pairs of polymorphic primers were obtained, and the population showed high genetic diversity. This research is of great significance for breeding and conservation of Ailanthus altissima var. erythrocarpa.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shara Rodrigues da Silva, Thales Henrique Barreto Ferreira, Aline Janaina Giunco, Eliana Janet Sanjinez Argandona
Summary: The study aimed to determine the nutritional potential of baru pulp and evaluate different solvents for extracting secondary metabolites. Results showed high nutritional content and phenolic compounds in the pulp, with solvents having significant effects on the total phenolics extracted. The study contributes to knowledge about baru pulp and its extraction processes for researchers and fruit producers.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marco Ottaviano, Marco Marchetti
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of anthropogenic land use change on Trees outside forests (TOFs), with results showing a relative loss of TOFs in terms of number, area, and connectivity. The causes of this loss are partly due to land abandonment and also the actions of farmers. However, in protected areas (Natura 2000 network), the loss of TOFs is less significant due to different land use/cover characteristics and management.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jessyca Santos SILVA, Nathalya Bastos Soares FERREIRA, Eduardo Ramirez ASQUIERI, Clarissa DAMIANI, Elaine Meire de Assis Ramirez ASQUIERI
Summary: By developing fermented alcoholic beverage from the pulp of baru, the study achieved expected behaviors such as sugar reduction, effective fermentation, and absence of interferents, meeting the Brazilian legislation for fruit fermented beverages. This provides a new source of exploitation for the underutilized raw material.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Jose Alexandre F. Diniz-Filho, Thannya Nascimento Soares, Lazaro Jose Chaves, Levi Carina Terribile, Mariana P. C. Telles
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic population structure of a fruit tree species in Central Brazil and found a significant correlation between genetic variation and environmental factors, supporting the involvement of environment in population differentiation.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2022)
Review
Respiratory System
Yohhei Hamada, Daniela Maria Cirillo, Alberto Matteelli, Adam Penn-Nicholson, Molebogeng X. Rangaka, Morten Ruhwald
Summary: Currently, there are 15 in vitro tests and 5 skin tests available for identifying TB infection, with many of them targeting ESAT-6 and CFP-10 antigens. Some new tests have the potential to improve accuracy and operational characteristics, but further evaluation in different populations and settings is needed.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jose Ribamar Sousa-Junior, Luciana Cristina Vitorino, Warita Alves de Melo, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, Rosane Garcia Collevatti
Summary: The study found that different management systems did not affect the genetic diversity and differentiation of Caryocar coriaceum, but there were significant differences in edible morphological traits. This suggests that farmers intentionally select fruits with edible characteristics to establish plantations or manage populations.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Felipe Martello, Juliana Silveira dos Santos, Carlos M. Silva-Neto, Cibele Cassia-Silva, Karoline Nascimento Siqueira, Marcos Vinicius Rezende de Ataide, Milton Cezar Ribeiro, Rosane Garcia Collevatti
Summary: This study investigates the impact of landscape structure on the diversity of functional traits in agricultural landscapes in the Brazilian Cerrado. The results suggest that the amount of forest and patch density are key predictors for the diversity of functional traits in woody plants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining habitats for preserving functional trait diversity.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Andre Vieira Rodrigues, Lais Aline Grossel, Leonardo Matheus Servino, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho
Summary: Body size is associated with physiological demands, habitat structure, and climatic variation. Herbivores tend to be larger due to their voluminous digestive system, while carnivores grow larger in relation to the size of their prey. The Bergmann's Rule suggests that larger endotherms are found in colder areas. In this study, the body size evolution of Mustelidae was analyzed, revealing that habitat, but not diet or temperature, is related to body size. Specifically, semi-aquatic species are larger, possibly due to factors such as thermal inertia and predation pressure.
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Tatianne Piza Ferrari Abreu-Jardim, Natacia Evangelista de Lima, Lucas Jardim, Natan Medeiros Maciel, Rafael Felix de Magalhaes, Guarino Rinaldi Colli, Celio Fernando Baptista Haddad, Rosane Garcia Collevatti
Summary: This study investigates the genetic variation of a treefrog species in the Neotropics. The results show a significant phylogeographic break dating back to the Miocene, coinciding with the retraction of marine incursions in the Parana basin. The spatial pattern of genetic diversity is not related to geographical distance or environmental variables.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kelly Silva Souza, Danilo Siqueira Fortunato, Lucas Jardim, Levi Carina Terribile, Matheus Souza Lima-Ribeiro, Camilla Avila Mariano, Jesus Nazareno Pinto-Ledezma, Rafael Loyola, Ricardo Dobrovolski, Thiago Fernando Rangel, Ibere Farina Machado, Taina Rocha, Mariana Gomes Batista, Maria Lucia Lorini, Mariana Moncassim Vale, Carlos Arturo Navas, Natan Medeiros Maciel, Fabricio Villalobos, Miguel Angelo Olalla-Tarraga, Joao Fabricio Mota Rodrigues, Sidney Feitosa Gouveia, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho
Summary: Using a macroecological approach, we assessed the probability of evolutionary rescue and dispersal of amphibian populations under climate change. Our study found that without evolutionary adaptation and dispersal, almost 50% of amphibian species could go extinct by 2100. However, adding these processes could slightly decrease the extinction rate to 36.5%.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Laura Barreto de Paula-Souza, Daisy Jorge Lima, Gabriel Nakamura, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho
Summary: The study reveals that an adequate description of biodiversity patterns for sharks requires considering different biological dimensions. Phylogenetic diversity is the most important metric for understanding global and regional variations in shark biodiversity.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leandro Duarte, Gabriel Nakamura, Vanderlei Debastiani, Renan Maestri, Maria Joao Ramos Pereira, Marcus Cianciaruso, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho
Summary: This article introduces a simulation approach coupled to approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) to evaluate the variation of biological diversity across spatial and environmental gradients. The analytical tool shows high accuracy in estimating the adaptation rate parameter but less precision in relation to the dispersal limitation parameter. The study sheds light on the links between niche evolution, dispersal limitation, and gradients of biological diversity, improving our understanding of evolutionary imprints on current biological diversity patterns.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Jacqueline Souza Lima, Rosane Garcia Collevatti, Leciane Karita de Oliveira, Lazaro Jose Chaves, Ronaldo Veloso Naves, Thannya Nascimento Soares, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz Filho, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles
Summary: This study provides the first description of genetic diversity distribution and population structure in Brazilian cashew populations. The results suggest that future climate change will lead to the disappearance of genetic clusters and a homogenization of genetic variability. The loss of genetic diversity in cashew populations may reduce the species' ability to cope with predicted future climate changes.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andre Luis Regolin, Raissa Bressan, Tobias S. Kunz, Felipe Martello, Ivo R. Ghizoni-Jr, Jorge Jose Cherem, Danilo Jose Vieira Capela, Luiz Gustavo R. Oliveira-Santos, Rosane Garcia Collevatti, Thadeu Sobral-Souza
Summary: This study focused on the Williams' side-necked turtle in Brazil and assessed the impacts of hydropower plants (HPPs) on its distribution and risk of extinction. By building ecological niche models and comparing with current and planned HPPs, it was found that HPPs overlap with high suitability areas for the species regardless of their type or licensing stage. The degree of impact depends on the affected area and disruption in connectivity. The study highlights the potential conflicts between hydropower generation and species conservation and provides important insights for sustainable energy planning.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jose Alexandre F. Diniz-Filho, Marco Tulio Pacheco Coelho, Levi Carina Terribile
Summary: Macroecology and biogeography have made progress in understanding biodiversity patterns, but the problem of underdetermination remains a challenge. Underdetermination occurs when multiple explanations are consistent with data, leading to difficulties in theory and model development. This study explores different forms of underdetermination in macroecology and biogeography and their implications for understanding biodiversity patterns. It highlights the need for comprehensive approaches that consider hierarchical scales and phylogenetic relationships.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Camila Maria Ribeiro da Silva-Filha, Ramilla dos Santos Braga-Ferreira, Igor Lucien Bione Dardenne Barbosa, Aliane D'Oliveira Ricardo, Rafael Barbosa Pinto, Ariany Rosa Goncalves, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz-Filho
Summary: Biodiversity is organized in three levels: within-species genetic diversity, between-species community diversity, and ecosystem diversity. Species-Genetic Diversity Correlation (SGDC) analysis is important for understanding biodiversity patterns and planning conservation efforts. In this study, SGDC analysis revealed a negative correlation between the genetic diversity of Stryphnodendron adstringens and the species diversity of Stryphnodendron and related genera. This suggests that conservation strategies should consider multiple levels of biodiversity.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
CiNTIA P. Targueta, Adriana m. Antunes, Karine b. Machado, Jordana g. Fernandes, Mariana p. de c. Telles, Ludgero c. galli Vieira, R. A. M. I. R. O. Logares, Joao c. Nabout, Thannya n. Soares
Summary: This study assessed the diversity of eukaryotic and prokaryotic communities in tropical floodplain lakes of the Araguaia River in Central Brazil. The results showed a high diversity of microorganisms in these lakes. However, there was no spatial concordance in the microbiota composition among the lakes.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Victor Felipe Mendanha de Lima, Edivani Villaron Franceschinelli, Dulce Maria Sucena da Rocha, Ariany Rosa Goncalves, Igor Madureira de Assis, Joicy Martins Morais, Thannya Nascimento Soares
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic structure and hybrid formation of P. pubescens and P. emarginatus in sympatric areas. Genotyping and controlled pollination experiments were conducted, revealing natural hybridization between these species and the absence of reproductive barriers. These results contribute to the understanding of the diversification process of Pterodon species.
ACTA BOTANICA BRASILICA
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Davi Borges Chagas, Alessandro Rapini, Pedro Manuel Villa, Rosane Garcia Collevatti
Summary: Fire is important for plant communities in South American savannas, but the influence of biotic interactions on tree communities needs further exploration. This study evaluated the impact of tree-on-tree interactions and abiotic conditions on woody communities in savannas of Central Brazil. Results showed that abiotic factors shape juvenile tree communities, while tree-on-tree interactions have a stronger influence on adult tree populations, driving community dynamics during plant recruitment. These interactions create distinct mosaics at different stages of regeneration, contributing to savanna dynamics and conservation.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Concepta Mcmanus, Abilio Afonso Baeta Neves, Jose Alexandre Diniz Filho, Felipe Pimentel, Daniel Pimentel
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between funding and citation impact at a national level. Data from Incites (R) (2011-2020) and the UNESCO database (2013-2018) were used. Overall analysis and cluster analysis based on R&D investments were conducted. Countries with lower R&D investments tend to have less business investment and fewer publications. However, countries in the lowest investment group show higher international collaboration and publications in Open Access Journals, leading to a higher impact but below countries with the highest R&D investments. The paths to high impact differ by cluster, with international collaboration appearing in multiple clusters and the percentage of papers in Top journal quartile based on citations appearing in almost all clusters. More investments in R&D and open access publishing do not necessarily lead to high impact.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2023)
