Here we advert for the degree of overlap between the expansion plans of the wind-energy sector and the conservation goals in the Brazilian Wooden Shape Sorting Caatinga, the largest and most diverse dry forest of the Americas.This ecosystem harbors more than 70% of both installed capacity and planned expansion of wind-powered energy in Brazil.Howev
Extraction of Phylllantus amarus plant powder using hot percolation and cold percolation techniques revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, volatile oil, saponin, tannin, anthraquinone, cardiac glycosides, phenolic compounds, reducing and non- reducing sugars.The hot percolation crude extract also revealed higher scavenging acti
The main function of floral scent is to attract and guide pollinators, but it is also an important character in the ornamental plant industry.Several studies have considered the chemical evaluation of floral scent during vase life, but only a few have considered sensorial analysis of this character, which is a very important quality trait for the m
A desktop-type air curtain system (DACS) capable of being installed on a desk to protect healthcare workers from infectious diseases was developed.Pseudo-exhaled air containing aerosol particles emitted from a mannequin was blown toward the air curtain generated by the DACS.The aerosol blocking effect of the DACS was investigated using particle ima
Background: Tibial aplasia is of heterogeneous aetiology, the majority of reports are sporadic.We describe the reconstruction procedures in two subjects - a Pumps Water daughter and father manifested autosomal dominant (AD) inheritance of the bilateral tibial aplasia and split hand-foot syndrome.Materials and Methods: Reconstruction of these patien