Draft genome sequence of the cyanobacterium Sphaerospermopsis aphanizomenoides BCCUSP55 from the Brazilian semiarid region reveals potential for anti-cancer applications.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02602-1
Abstract: Sphaerospermopsis aphanizomenoides is a filamentous nitrogen-fixing and bloom-forming cyanobacterium, which biomass can fertilize natural water with nutrients, especially through nitrogen fixation. The Sphaerospermopsis aphanizomenoides strain BCCUSP55 was previously isolated from a water supply reservoir in… read more here.
Keywords: semiarid region; cyanobacterium; draft genome; sphaerospermopsis aphanizomenoides ... See more keywords
Detecting linear trend of reference evapotranspiration in irrigated farming areas in Brazil’s semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-019-02816-w
Abstract: Northeast Brazil’s semiarid region is characterized by water deficit. However, little is known about the trends in joint water loss by evaporation and transpiration (evapotranspiration) in the region. Thus, this study aimed to analyze indications… read more here.
Keywords: trend; semiarid region; brazil semiarid; evapotranspiration ... See more keywords
Drought vulnerability assessment for maize in the semiarid region of northwestern China
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-020-03138-y
Abstract: Maize is a major crop in the semiarid region of northwestern China, and, in recent years, severe drought events have often severely impacted local maize production. In this paper, an assessment model for maize drought… read more here.
Keywords: region northwestern; drought vulnerability; semiarid region; northwestern china ... See more keywords
Case study for hybrid power generation combining hydro- and photovoltaic energy resources in the Brazilian semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-019-01685-1
Abstract: Hydropower is currently the primary energy resource to service the Brazilian electricity sector. However, the dry seasons in the Brazilian semiarid region have become longer due to climate variability, and they have affected the operation… read more here.
Keywords: energy; semiarid region; power; brazilian semiarid ... See more keywords
Helminthiasis characterization and anthelmintic efficacy for ewes and lambs raised in tropical semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1276-x
Abstract: In this study the helminthiasis and anthelmintic effectiveness in ewes and lambs were evaluated in a semiarid region of Brazil. Twelve sheep farms were investigated using semi-structured questionnaires and fecal egg count (FEC) reduction test… read more here.
Keywords: anthelmintic efficacy; helminthiasis; semiarid region; efficacy ... See more keywords
Anthelmintic resistance of gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep grazing in irrigated and dry areas in the semiarid region of northeastern Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02647-w
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the AR of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) to commercial drugs in sheep flocks naturally infected, grazing in irrigated (IA) and dry (DA) areas of the semiarid region in northeastern Brazil. Fecal… read more here.
Keywords: dry areas; semiarid region; areas semiarid; grazing irrigated ... See more keywords
Water-energy nexus: Floating photovoltaic systems promoting water security and energy generation in the semiarid region of Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122010
Abstract: Abstract Floating photovoltaic systems could be used to mitigate water supply issues by reducing the evaporation rate of water bodies such as weirs. This paper aims to estimate the potential evaporation prevented and the potential… read more here.
Keywords: energy; water; semiarid region; floating photovoltaic ... See more keywords
Afforestation can lower microbial diversity and functionality in deep soil layers in a semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1111/gcb.16334
Abstract: Afforestation is an effective approach to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems, but often depletes deep soil moisture. Presently, it is not known how an afforestation‐induced decrease in moisture affects soil microbial community and functionality, hindering our ability… read more here.
Keywords: semiarid region; deep soils; functionality; afforestation ... See more keywords
Absidia aguabelensis sp. nov.: A new mucoralean fungi isolated from a semiarid region in Brazil
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DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.516.1.6
Abstract: During a soil survey for Mucorales in a semiarid region of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, a specimen of Absidia (URM 8213) was isolated. Both morphological and phylogenetic analyses (ITS and LSU rDNA regions) of… read more here.
Keywords: aguabelensis nov; new species; semiarid region; nov new ... See more keywords
Drought in the Semiarid Region of Brazil: Exposure, Vulnerabilities and Health Impacts from the Perspectives of Local Actors
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DOI: 10.1371/currents.dis.c226851ebd64290e619a4d1ed79c8639
Abstract: Introduction: The objective of this study was to understand and assess the perception of communities, organized civil society, health professionals, and decision-makers of several governmental institutions, regarding vulnerabilities and health impacts in drought prone municipalities… read more here.
Keywords: semiarid region; local actors; health impacts; health ... See more keywords
Phenological characterization and temperature requirements of Annona squamosa L. in the Brazilian semiarid region.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201720170205
Abstract: The phenological growth stages of various species of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants can be uniformly coded using the Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt, und Chemische Industrie (BBCH) scale. The aim of the present study was to determine… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; semiarid region; temperature requirements; annona squamosa ... See more keywords