Vanilla planifolia (Orchidaceae), commonly known as vanilla, is the only orchid species cultivated commercially for its edible pods and is one of the most economically important spices worldwide. In northeastern Brazil, populations of Montella sp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) have emerged as a significant pest of vanilla crops, with both larvae and adults causing damage. Notably, adults are frequently observed on the flowers, s...

Due to its high concentration of growth factors, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become the subject of much research, either as an isolated or adjuvant treatment for wound repair. The fractal dimension has been used as an innovative method for the characterization and quantification of tissue structural alterations without any interference from the evaluator. The objective of this study was characterizing collagen types I and I...