The cultivation of vines in the semi-arid region is already a reality and presents good prospects for growth, but there is still little information on soil management and the use of plants as green manure in the vineyards. ...

The objective of this paper is to assess the behavior of a plume of contaminants, specifically copper (Cu), that originates from a sewage treatment lagoon by the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Mass conservation, ...

Vinegar is a very popular food used as a condiment and preservative liquor that values the raw material that determines it. Obtained by consecutive processes of alcoholic fermentation and acetic fermentation, this type of ...

Endemic species of the Brazilian Northeast, Melocactus zehntneri has important medicinal value and it is also exploited for ornamental use. The in vitro cultivation of plants presents numerous advantages over the commonly ...

The development of fermented beverages based on tropical fruits has been presented as a good alternative for the production of fruit derivatives, making it possible to add new values and increase the shelf life of the ...

With industrial growth and urbanization, solid waste generated by human activities has grown significantly, as well as domestic and industrial sewage, which cause pollution of the environment and endanger the health of the ...

Ricin is a highly toxic protein derived from a plant, Ricinuscommunis, better known as castor bean. This toxin has the ability to inactivate the ribosomes, resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis and as a consequence ...

There are many factors that contribute to environmental pollution, among them petroleum industries, which are considered worldwide as one of sectors that provides most contamination of the environment. Throughout their ...

Among the species of occurrence in the Caatinga with high social, environmental and economic potential, stands out Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão. The production of seedlings of this species is extremely important, mainly ...

The development of biodegradable polymeric biomaterials with a focus on regenerative medicine for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions or controlled drug release has shown promising potential due to its specific ...