The antimicrobial properties of essential oils from spice and medicinal plants have aroused
interest for their potential as an alternative to the use of chemical preservatives in foods. In …

Abstract Lactoferrin (L), chitosan (C) and gellan (G) nanoparticles were produced by
electrostatic complexation, aiming to enhance the antimicrobial characteristics of these …

The search for alternatives that enable the use of saline waters in agriculture has become
constant. In this context, the objective was to evaluate the effects of salicylic acid in …

HIGHLIGHTS: Salt stress reduces the CO2 assimilation rate by the action of stomatal and
non-stomatal factors. The electrical conductivity of 3.2 dS m-1 is harmful for the cultivation of …

Adequate fertilizer management is fundamental for efficient use of N and the sustainability of
coffee crop environment. Thus, an experiment was conducted for four consecutive years with …

The success of yellow passion fruit cultivation in the semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil is
conditioned on the ability of this crop to develop under salt stress conditions, so it is …

Sour passion fruit is a fruit crop widely cultivated throughout Brazil, due to its adaptation to
the tropical climate. However, in semi-arid regions its development is limited by the high …

Salicylic acid is a phytohormone that has been used to mitigate the effects of saline stress on
plants. In this context, the objective was to evaluate the effect of salicylic acid as a salt stress …

Lactoferrin (L) and gellan gum (G) nanoparticles were produced in different biopolymer
proportions through electrostatic complexation to enhance the antimicrobial properties of …

Salinity is one of the most devastating abiotic stresses that limit plant growth and yield,
especially in arid and semi-arid regions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect …