Semiarid regions are apparently low biodiversity environments; however, these
environments may host a phylogenetically diverse microbial community associated with …

Evidence suggests that bioactive compounds present in fruits and vegetables, including
carotenoids, polyphenols, and phytosterols, may have beneficial effects against the …

Microorganisms are critical indicators of soil quality due to their essential role in maintaining
ecosystem services. However, anthropogenic activities can disrupt the vital metabolic …

The use of natural antioxidants in cancer therapy has increased: first, due to the potential of
natural antioxidants to kill tumour cells and second, because of their capacity to protect …

Brazil's major beef production occurs in the Cerrado, predominantly as extensive pastures
that covers∼ 50 Mha of the biome, of which approximately 2/3 show signs of degradation …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Sexual dysfunction is a multifactorial health condition
characterized by distressing disturbances in the sexual response and libido, leading to an …

Background Changes in land use trigger environmental changes that can lead to decreased
biodiversity and species loss. The liver is an essential detoxification organ that reflects …

Abstract The Cerrado is a Neotropical savanna with the highest plant species richness
among tropical savannas. Most of these species are herbs and subshrubs, although woody …

Soils are the third largest carbon pool on Earth and play a crucial role in mitigating climate
change. Therefore, understanding and predicting soil carbon sequestration is of major …

Intestinal helminthiasis is a neglected disease that affects a significant portion of the global
population, specifically in developing countries, where medicinal plants are widely used for …