The development of heartwood (HW) and the associated accumulation of secondary
metabolites, which are also known as 'specialized metabolites' or 'extractives', is an …

The plantation and natural forests of South America have been highly impacted by native
and exotic pests in recent decades. The interaction of emerging invasive pests, climate …

Leaf-cutting ants are the main group of insect pests in Brazilian forest plantations, and their
nests can be visually identified in remotely sensed images. This study compares two distinct …

Abstract The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was the first non-governmental organization
composed of multi-stakeholders to ensure the social, environmental, and economic …

Certification programs may include market access benefits for those business that have
certified voluntarily, but there are also other consequences, such as the ban on the use of …

Forestry pest management includes biological and chemical methods of pest control. Using
insecticides and natural enemies can be compatible in forest pest management programs …

Leaf-cutting ants are important pests of agricultural and forest crops. Currently, few
insecticides are registered for the control of these insects. Natural bioactive molecules can …

Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero and Dellape (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae) is a
sap-sucking insect that has become a major pest of eucalypts. The entomopathogenic fungi …

Forest plantations represent the fourth largest crop by planted area in Brazil. However, leaf-
cutting ants can compromise their establishment and development. Atta and Acromyrmex …

The maintenance of the symbiosis between leaf-cutting ants and their mutualistic fungus
Leucoagaricus gongylophorus Singer (Moller) is vital for the survival of both species. The …