Brazil is increasingly gaining global prominence in the generation of bioenergy, mainly in the production of ethanol, some residues result from this process, such as vinasse. Because it contains high levels of organic ...

Studies have shown that the decrease in the bee population is associated with multiple factors, with exposure to pesticides being the main factor in Brazil. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the possible ...

According to the concept of sustainability, agrosystems in the 21st century must be able to maximize the quantity of high-quality agricultural products and, at the same time, at the same time, conserve the system's natural ...

Bees are primary pollinators of native plants and economically important crops. With the indiscriminate use of pesticides in Brazil, studies related to the effects of these products on these species are necessary. Nowadays, ...

Productive processes aim for efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability, necessitating waste management to prevent environmental impacts. In the agro-industrial sector, vinasse and the ashes from sugarcane ...

Agriculture plays a significant role in our country's economy, but it generates substantial environmental impacts due to the excessive use of pesticides. The pursuit of increased agricultural production often overlooks ...

Brazil is currently home to 259 species of stingless bees, including Scaptotrigona postica, known locally as black mandaguari. This species plays a crucial role in the pollination of crops. However, it faces threats due ...

Leaf-cutting ants are insects of great agricultural importance due to their harmful attack on different production systems, resulting in large economic and production losses. Currently, the use of chemicals to control ...

The use of herbicides, especially those with long persistence, can impact the productivity of agricultural crops and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the residual effect of ...

The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (Delong & Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is an important pest in corn crops, capable to cause direct damage through its feeding, and dissemination of three important phytopathogens ...