The litter decomposition is an important source of nutrient return to forest plantations. This
study the aimed to characterize the seasonal dynamics of nutrient cycling via litter …

Brazil has 10.2 million hectares of reforestation, which account for 81% of the timber
produced in the country. The order Hemiptera contains the main phytophagous species. The …

Hymenopteran parasitoids are insects that play a fundamental role in ecosystems as they
reduce the population density of insects that are considered pests in monocultures …

Eucalyptus plantations can be affected by species of defoliating caterpillars. The integrated
management of this group primarily involves a monitoring system, natural enemies, and …

ABSTRACT Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) is a phytophagous
pest of eucalyptus plantations. It was introduced in Brazil in 2008, and expanded rapidly due …

The defoliating caterpillar Sarsina violascens causes economic losses in Brazilian
Eucalyptus crops. Information on the susceptibility of Eucalyptus species and hybrids to …

The soil fauna generates important environmental services, which can be negatively
affected by different soil management. Thus, the present work aims to evaluate the diversity …

This study aimed to determine the effects of protected and unprotected tomato cultivation on
the insect population at the order level. The creeping tomato cv. Lampiao was grown on …

Homogeneous forest plantations are commonly attacked by biotic agents due to their lower
biological diversity. This type of planting, especially of eucalyptus, was intensified in …

Os plantios florestais de Eucalyptus têm se destacado pelo seu rápido crescimento, elevada
capacidade em estocar carbono e potencial energético. Entretanto, devido a incipiência de …