Rivers shape population genetic structure in Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae)
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4142
Abstract: Abstract The Mauritia flexuosa L.f. palm is known as the “tree of life” given its importance as fundamental food and construction resources for humans. The species is broadly distributed in wet habitats of Amazonia and… read more here.
Keywords: mauritia flexuosa; population; flow; structure ... See more keywords
The (in)visible market of miriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.) fruits, the “winter acai”, in Amazonian riverine communities of Abaetetuba, Northern Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00393
Abstract: Abstract While the sale of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is nearly invisible in and marginal to official economic statistics, it is an important source of income for many rural populations in Amazonia. This paper discuss… read more here.
Keywords: winter acai; northern brazil; mauritia flexuosa; flexuosa fruits ... See more keywords
Mucilaginous Secretions in the Xylem and Leaf Apoplast of the Swamp Palm Mauritia flexuosa L.f. (Arecaceae)
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DOI: 10.1017/s1431927620001543
Abstract: Abstract Mauritia flexuosa palms inhabit wetland environments in the dry, seasonal Brazilian savanna (Cerrado) and produce mucilaginous secretions in the stem and petiole that have a medicinal value. The present study sought to characterize the… read more here.
Keywords: mucilaginous secretions; leaf apoplast; microscopy; mauritia flexuosa ... See more keywords
Mauritia flexuosa palm trees airborne mapping with deep convolutional neural network
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98522-7
Abstract: Accurately mapping individual tree species in densely forested environments is crucial to forest inventory. When considering only RGB images, this is a challenging task for many automatic photogrammetry processes. The main reason for that is… read more here.
Keywords: mauritia flexuosa; palm trees; convolutional neural; flexuosa palm ... See more keywords
Pentacyclic triterpenes as bioactive compounds isolated from Mauritia flexuosa L. f. acting against the Alzheimer's disease.
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DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2412839
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease is a significant concern due to its high prevalence and the limitations of current treatments. In our research, we investigated Mauritia flexuosa, a medicinal plant traditionally used for headaches, to identify active compounds… read more here.
Keywords: alzheimer disease; mauritia flexuosa; pentacyclic triterpenes; mauritia ... See more keywords
Nutritional, Physicochemical and Structural Parameters of Mauritia flexuosa Fruits and By-Products for Biotechnological Exploration of Sustainable Goods
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DOI: 10.17113/ftb.60.02.22.7106
Abstract: SUMMARY Research background Commercialization of Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) fruits in Brazil is at an early stage. Herein, we evaluate the nutritional value of pulp, peel and endocarp samples from buriti fruits, perform macroscopic and microscopic… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional physicochemical; behavior; physicochemical structural; exploration ... See more keywords
Floristic composition, structure and species conservation status of Mauritia flexuosa palm swamps in Andean-Amazonian piedmont in the Department of San Martín, Peru
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DOI: 10.22201/ib.20078706e.2021.92.3186
Abstract: We investigated the floristic composition, structure and conservation status of plant species in Mauritia flexuosa palm swamps of the Peruvian Amazonia. The study was carried out in 4 sites at the localities of Tingana and… read more here.
Keywords: flexuosa palm; floristic composition; composition structure; palm swamps ... See more keywords
High-Quality Biodiesel Production from Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) Oil Soapstock
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules24010094
Abstract: The buriti palm (Mauritia flexuosa) is a palm tree widely distributed throughout tropical South America. The oil extracted from the fruits of this palm tree is rich in natural antioxidants. The by-products obtained from the… read more here.
Keywords: soapstock; production buriti; mauritia flexuosa; oil soapstock ... See more keywords
Flavonoid and Phenolic Quantification from Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart and Euterpe precatoria Mart), Mirití (Mauritia flexuosa L.), and Cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum (Wild. Ex Spreng.) Schum) from Vaupés, Colombia, Using LC-QqQ-MS
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DOI: 10.3390/plants14172632
Abstract: Amazonian fruits are valued for their rich phytochemical composition, yet limited data exist for species in Colombia. This study aimed to characterize the flavonoid and phenolic acid profiles of Euterpe olereacea and Euterpe precatoria (açaí),… read more here.
Keywords: mauritia flexuosa; theobroma grandiflorum; flavonoid phenolic; grandiflorum ... See more keywords
Structural and Thermal Characteristics of Buriti Tree Gum (Mauritia flexuosa)
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15071662
Abstract: A polysaccharide was isolated from the exudate of a buriti tree trunk (Mauritia flexuosa). The molecular structure, thermal stability, morphology, crystallinity, and elemental composition of the product were investigated through spectroscopic techniques, such as Fourier-transform… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; buriti tree; mauritia flexuosa; tree gum ... See more keywords
Impact of Buriti Oil from Mauritia flexuosa Palm Tree on the Rheological, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for Improved Sustainability
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DOI: 10.3390/polym16213037
Abstract: Recent advancements highlight the utilization of vegetable oils as additives in polymeric materials, particularly for replacing conventional plasticizers. Buriti oil (BO), extracted from the Amazon’s Mauritia flexuosa palm tree fruit, boasts an impressive profile of… read more here.
Keywords: mauritia flexuosa; flexuosa palm; buriti oil; linear low ... See more keywords