Araucaria araucana is a long-lived native conifer from the sub-Antarctic Andean forests of South America. Currently, the species is classified as endangered due to fragmentation, deforestation and increasing fire events ...

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the physiological and biochemical behavior of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants under different soil water availability conditions and the efficiency of the peroxidase (EC. ...

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the physiological and biochemical behavior of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants under different soil water availability conditions and the efficiency of the peroxidase (EC. ...

The inclusion of tropical grass forage as a cover crop (CC) could be a useful tool to improve microbiological activity and, consequently, soil quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Brachiaria brizantha ...

The large production of sewage sludge (SS), especially in large urban centers, has led to the suggestion of using this waste as fertilizer in agriculture. The economic viability of this action is great and contributes to ...

Soil enzymes have been suggested as potential indicators of soil quality because of their essential role in soil biology. Soil enzyme activities also respond to agronomic practices such as fertilizers, amendments, vegetation ...

Microbial and biochemical indicators of soil health were used to assess the ecological conditions and biological activity of soils contaminated with metals at a lead smelter plant and surrounding area in northeast Brazil. ...

Araucaria angustifolia, commonly named Araucaria, is a Brazilian native species that is intensively exploited due to its timber quality. Therefore, Araucaria is on the list of species threatened by extinction. Despite the ...