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Plant Sciences
Pawel Swislowski, Arkadiusz Nowak, Malgorzata Rajfur
Summary: Biomonitoring is used to assess the condition of living organisms or ecosystems with bioindicator species sensitive to specific pollutants. Moss exposed in an urbanized area for three months was shown to maintain properties as a good bioindicator of environmental quality.
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Environmental Sciences
Pawel Swislowski, Arkadiusz Nowak, Malgorzata Rajfur
Summary: The study evaluated the physiological condition of Pleurozium schreberi moss species exposed continuously for a year and investigated the effect of exposure time on metal absorption by the moss. It was found that despite long-term exposure to environmental factors and a decrease in chlorophyll content, the moss still exhibited living organism characteristics and can be utilized for long-term environmental monitoring.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Felipe Hugo Alencar Fernandes, Sabrina da Silva Soares, Elmira Bekbolatova, Fabio Boylan, Herida Regina Nunes Salgado
Summary: This study found that Spondias dulcis has laxative and antioxidant effects, with no side effects, and contains the flavonoid rutin.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youna Cho, Won Joon Shim, Mi Jang, Gi Myung Han, Sang Hee Hong
Summary: Bivalves serve as useful bioindicators of microplastic contamination in the marine environment, with microplastics widely distributed in both coastal bivalves and waters. Despite the lack of significant relationship in the abundance of microplastics, their dominant features such as size, shape, color and polymer type were similar between bivalves and seawater. The study suggests that microplastic contamination is widespread in the Korean coastal environment, with bivalves reflecting the microplastic pollution characteristics of the surrounding waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gizem Eker Sanli, Yucel Tasdemir
Summary: The study found a low correlation between PCB concentrations in olive tree components and ambient air, indicating other factors affecting PCB levels. Total PCB concentrations decreased from summer to winter in all samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriela Tomas Jeronimo, Edson Luniere Porto, Marcos Alexandre Bolson, Ezio Sargentini-Junior, Mauricio Laterca Martins, Matheus Gomes da Cruz
Summary: Fish parasites, such as Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae, can accumulate high concentrations of trace metals and serve as bioindicators of environmental contamination. The presence of metals in the parasite was significantly higher than in the host fish Colossoma macropomum, indicating their ability to accumulate metals. The results suggest that the parasite directly influences the concentrations of trace metals in the fish tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Assia Bouzekry, Bilal Mghili, Oumayma Bouadil, Monique Mancuso, Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Teresa Bottari, Mustapha Aksissou
Summary: This study assessed the presence of microplastics in the digestive tracts of two fish species and a bivalve species in the Moroccan Mediterranean Sea, and found a high level of microplastic pollution in this area. Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) were the most abundant polymers ingested.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Rodrigues da Silva, Silvia Ribeiro de Souza, Luzimar Campos da Silva
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of urban and industrial air pollution on the native species Joannesia princeps in a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The results showed severe anatomical and micromorphological damage, leaf damage, leaf metal accumulation, and alterations in plant histochemical tests in the urban environment. The environmental quality near the steel mill and the border between the city and the Rio Doce State Park is worrying, necessitating constant monitoring of the impact and threat that pollution can cause on the Atlantic Forest remnants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Millena Araujo Franca, Mariana Beatriz Paz Otegui, Gabriela Carvalho Zamprogno, Joao Marcos F. Schuab Menario, Mercia Barcellos da Costa
Summary: This study evaluates tributyltin (TBT) pollution and environmental quality using imposex occurrence in Stramonita brasiliensis in southeast Brazil. The results indicate an improvement in TBT pollution levels over time, but contamination is still present along the coastline of Espirito Santo.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
H. C. Viana, S. K. L. Silva, M. B. Jorge, M. H. L. Silva, D. M. S. Santos, Carvalho R. N. F. Neta
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the changes in gills and livers of Sciades herzbergii and Bagre bagre in mangrove regions on the north coast of Brazil to assess pollution damage. It was found that S. herzbergii in the area with fish farming effluents had the highest gill injuries and liver abnormalities compared to other areas. Significant differences in liver index and liver abnormalities were identified among different areas, highlighting the impact of pollution on fish health.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Lopez-Moral, Carlos Agusti-Brisach, Maria Dolores Ruiz-Prados, Maria Lovera, Francisca Luque, Octavio Arquero, Antonio Trapero
Summary: Red leaf blotch (RLB), caused by Polystigma amygdalinum, is the most prevalent foliar disease in almond-growing areas in Spain. This study aimed to determine the effect of two microorganisms and urea on RLB inoculum reduction by evaluating different application modes to fallen leaves in field conditions.
Article
Ecology
Henrique Bravo, Stefano Cannicci, Filip Huyghe, Martine Leermakers, Mohammed A. Sheikh, Marc Kochzius
Summary: Coral reefs are important ecosystems that are vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic disturbances, with reef health decreasing closer to urban centers like Stone Town. Trace metal analyses revealed varying levels of contamination among different reef sites.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abosede N. Ogedengbe-Olowofoyeku, Isaiah O. Ademola, Colin W. Wright, Sunday O. Idowu, Amos A. Fatokun
Summary: The study aimed to isolate and characterize anthelmintic compounds from S. mombin leaves, demonstrating the anthelmintic activity of phaeophorbide-a and its lack of toxicity to mammalian cells. It represents a potential lead for novel anthelmintic development.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sibel Bolek, Muhammed A. Goktas, Feyza Tosya, Feriha Goksu, Ozge Dinc
Summary: Electrolyzed water, a non-thermal method, is considered a promising disinfectant for the food industry as it has less adverse impact on the environment and human health without changing the properties of food. This study investigated the effects of electrolyzed water treatment on the quality characteristics of dried S. dulcis fruit. The treated samples showed higher antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and rehydration capacity compared to the control samples.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Matteo Riccardo Di Nicola, Christian Novello, Mario Lo Valvo, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Vittoria Giulia Bianchi, Santo Raffaele Mercuri, Marcella Giornetti
Summary: Modern ecotoxicology uses biological materials from animals to study the long-term impact of contaminants on the environment. This study focused on trace metal contamination and compared the levels of trace metals in feathers from Muscovy ducks in different areas of Palermo. Feathers were found to be a suitable tool for monitoring long-term metal exposure. Treatment with nitric acid provided insights into metal accumulation within the feathers. The study demonstrates the convenience and non-destructiveness of feathers and blood from the Cairina moschata bird for metal contamination analysis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelo Pedrosa Gomes, Daiane Cristina Rocha, Julio Cesar Moreira de Brito, Davi Santos Tavares, Raizza Zorman Marques, Patricia Soffiatti, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gustavo Amaral Costa, Leonardo David Tuffi-Santos, Samuel Alves dos Santos, Leandro Roberto da Cruz, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Izabela Thais dos Santos, Francisco Andre Ossamu Tanaka
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Helena Cristina Rickli-Horst, Cleusa Bona, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Henrique Soares Koehler, Ivar Wendling, Katia Christina Zuffellato-Ribas
Summary: By experimenting with two grafting techniques, the study found that flute grafting had higher initial survival rates, but patch grafting showed similar survival rates in the later stages with a higher scion survival rate in a certain welding class. Different welding classes exhibited visual differences, but anatomically, all classes displayed vascular connections. Visual evaluation of welding quality underestimated scion survival rates, while vascular connections and parenchymatous tissue development showed promise for diagnosing grafting success.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM-AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno F. Sant'Anna-Santos
Summary: The new dwarf Arecaceae species, Butia buenopolensis, is described in this article. It is found in the Serra do Cabral mountain range in Buenopolis municipatility, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Despite its small size, it has distinctive yellowish-green leaves and wider pinnae compared to other grass-like Butia species.
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Simone Aparecida Zolet Sasso, Jose Abramo Marchese, Amanda Pacheco Cardoso Moura, Bruna Valeria Gil, Anelise Tessari Perboni, Joel Donazzolo, Fabricia Lorrane Rodrigues Oliveira, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Angela Rohr, Moeses Andrigo Danner
Summary: The study showed that Brazilian pine saplings had better growth under full sun, with larger saplings having higher survival and growth rates compared to smaller ones. Opening the canopy significantly increased photosynthetically active radiation, leading to rapid growth of the saplings. Therefore, it is recommended to select large saplings and plant them in sunny areas for reforestation purposes.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Larisse de Freitas-Silva, Aristea Alves Azevedo, Marcelo Pedrosa Gomes
Summary: Fluoride is the most phytotoxic atmospheric pollutant and plants are commonly used for monitoring purposes. While tree species are often used, their high sensitivity and costly replacement processes can increase monitoring costs. This study found that Panicum maximum grass may be a suitable alternative for fluoride monitoring, as it shows fast fluoride uptake and reliable microscopic responses despite being fluoride-tolerant.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
D. H. T. Firmo, S. A. Santos, M. E. M. P. Perez, P. Soffiatti, B. F. Sant'Anna-Santos
Summary: The study reveals diverse leaf anatomy features among the Syagrus glaucescens complex, with the newly discovered species Syagrus aff. evansiana showing distinct differences from S. evansiana. Morphological and anatomical analyses indicate greater similarity between S. glaucescens and S. duartei, while S. evansiana and S. aff. evansiana are more alike.
Article
Forestry
Francielen Paola de Sa, Erik Nunes Gomes, Renata de Almeida Maggioni, Ivar Wendling, Cristiane Vieira Helm, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Katia Christina Zuffellato-Ribas
Summary: The study evaluated the rhizogenic capacity of yerba mate mini-cuttings from different genotypes and found that while the anatomical features and root development were similar, there were significant differences in rooting performance and related growth characteristics. Despite variations in biochemical features such as POD, PPO, and PC activities/content, these did not directly impact the overall rooting performance of the mini-cuttings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Larry R. Noblick, Bruno F. Sant'anna-Santos
Summary: This study explores the changes in leaflet anatomy within and between leaflets of Butia species, highlighting the importance of these changes in species differentiation. Results indicate that leaflet anatomy is influenced by growing conditions and leaf development maturity, underscoring the need for careful sampling and consideration of environmental factors in identification keys.
Article
Plant Sciences
Leandro Porto Latoh, Henrique Soares Koehler, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Katia Christina Zuffellato-Ribas
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the propagation of Tibouchina affinis fothergillae, Tibouchina heteromalla, Tibouchina moricandiana var. vinaceae, and Tibouchina sellowiana through minicutting technique. The results showed that all species had high rooting percentages under different treatments, and supplementation with exogenous hormones and organic acids was unnecessary to enhance rooting. Additionally, minicutting production was feasible at different times for different Tibouchina species.
Article
Horticulture
Luiz Gabriel Gemin, Gabriel Bocchetti de Lara, Atila Francisco Mogor, Sergio Miguel Mazaro, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Gilda Mogor, Juliana De Oliveira Amatussi, Ely Cristina Negrelli Cordeiro, Harielly Marianne Costa Marques
Summary: The search for sustainable technologies to increase yield in modern agriculture is crucial. Polymers of biological origin, such as polysaccharides, have been investigated for their potential use in agriculture. The association of copper and magnesium with polysaccharides was found to promote plant growth and yield, improve enzyme concentration, and reduce the severity of powdery mildew in tomato leaves.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Cassiano Emilio De Sousa, Fabricia Lorrane Rodrigues Oliveira, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Katia Christina Zuffellato-Ribas
Summary: This study investigated the rooting of Brunfelsia pauciflora and Brunfelsia uniflora stem cuttings, as well as the effects of the plant growth regulator and seasons. The results revealed the rooting characteristics of these species and the possible factors influencing their rooting.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Rafael Micheli, Luiz Fernando Lima Carvalho, Brecht Verstraete
Summary: This study describes the discovery of a new bluish-leaved palm species, Syagrus carvalhoi, in the Serra do Cabral region of Brazil. It is similar to the critically endangered species Syagrus cabraliensis, but they can be distinguished by morphoanatomical characters. The findings emphasize the importance of the Serra do Cabral massif as a home for endemic and rare palm species.
PLANT ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Islaine Franciely Pinheiro de Azevedo, Rafael Micheli, Patricia Soffiatti
Summary: Canga is a harsh environment with high biodiversity and endemism, but it is threatened by human activities. The Serra do Cabral mountain in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is the habitat of a micro-endemic species called canga-Syagrus graminifolia subsp. cabraliensis. This species has unique features and is affected by fires and road traffic. The absence of other populations in nearby areas is explained by predation of its seeds by beetle larvae. Due to geographical isolation and morpho-anatomical novelties, this taxon is proposed as a new species called Syagrus cabraliensis. Given the risk of extinction, it is urgent to include the population area of S. cabraliensis in Serra do Cabral State Park and divert the road.
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabricia Lorrane R. Oliveira, Bruno Francisco Sant'Anna-Santos, Hugo P. F. Fraga, Juliana Degenhardt, Marguerite Quoirin
Summary: This study reports for the first time somatic embryogenesis in Plinia cauliflora and its feasibility for mass propagation. EM development was successfully induced by adding 2,4-D and AC. The formation of somatic embryos was improved by supplementation with PEG during the maturation stage.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
