This review reports the nutritional, phytochemical compounds and biological properties of 4
fruits commonly consumed by people living in Amazon region, namely Biribá (Rollinia …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to tremendous impacts on human lives and society, which
are not only because of negative effects on people's mental health due to isolation policies …

The knowledge systems and practices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities play
critical roles in safeguarding the biological and cultural diversity of our planet. Globalization …

Ancestral knowledge about medicinal plants plays a fundamental role in health. Despite this,
this knowledge has received little attention, linked to the loss of cultural identity. Under this …

Plants have been used in cosmetic products since ancient times and are the subject of
scientific investigation even nowadays. During the years, a deeper understanding of both …

Culture and tradition have long been the domains of social science, particularly
social/cultural anthropology and various forms of heritage studies. However, many …

Background The present study was conducted to explore the diversity pattern of spring
vegetation under the influence of topographic and edaphic variables in sub-tropical zone …

Background Urban ethnobotanical research in Costa Rica is rather rare and home gardens
are poorly studied so far. Investigating their biodiversity is crucial in gathering knowledge on …

Establishing new protected areas (PAs) is one of the first steps needed to reduce habitat
loss and fragmentation, protect ecosystems that are of vital importance to conserve …

Evidence shows that there is a close link between the intensification of shifting cultivation
(SC) and the Amazon forest resilience. However, SC, to this day, is a widely implemented …