The knowledge of the climatic conditions of a region is crucial for its agricultural
development. It is also extremely important for understanding the fact that certain cultures …

Climate is the set of average atmospheric conditions that characterizes a region. It directly
influences the majority of human activities, especially agriculture. Climate classification …

Due to new possibilities for using sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) trash for electricity
generation, and the production of 2nd generation ethanol and others chemicals, the interest …

Crop residues returned to the soil are important to preserve fertility and sustainability. This
research addressed the long-term decomposition of sugarcane post-harvest residues (trash) …

Abstract Developing countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
(BRICS), are implementing mitigation strategies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in …

This study brings information on the dynamics of C and N in urban forests in a subtropical
region. We tested the hypothesis that C and N isotopic sign of leaves and soil and …

Numerous studies have revealed the remarkable health-promoting activities of citrus fruits,
all of them related to the accumulation of bioactive compounds, including vitamins and …

Brazil is recognized as a prominent renewable energy producer due to the production of
ethanol from sugarcane. However, in order for this source of energy to be considered truly …

Water quality monitoring networks (WQMNs) that capture both the temporal and spatial
dimensions are essential to provide reliable data for assessing water quality trends in …

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) crops provide carbon (C) for soil through straw and root
system decomposition. Recently, however, sugarcane producers are considering straw to be …