Rhipicephalus linnaei is a tick widely associated with domestic dogs and is of recognized veterinary and public health importance. However, the recent taxonomic delimitation of this species, previously included within the Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato complex, has made the production of species-specific biological data necessary. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the life cycle parameters and reproductive perfo...

Freshwater swamp forests (FSFs) are flood-prone ecosystems on nutrient-rich alluvial soils that provide important ecosystem services, yet remain underrepresented in wetland research and management. This integrative review synthesizes current knowledge on FSFs with emphasis on three interconnected themes: (i) ecological definition, classification, and hydrological dynamics; (ii) the role of microtopography and evapotranspiratio...

Background Giardiasis remains a globally prevalent neglected parasitic disease, and limitations associated with conventional therapies highlight the need for alternative and complementary strategies. In this context, microalgae biocompounds have emerged as promising sources of antiparasitic agents. Objective This study aims to evaluate the in vitro preliminary screening activity (vital dye exclusion). Methods Aqueous extracts...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of xylanase addition (1.8 g/kg dry matter [DM]) to tropical grass haylage used in total mixed rations (TMR) on in vitro organic matter degradability, ruminal fermentation kinetics, and methane (CH4) emission. A completely randomized design was adopted in a 4 × 2 factorial arrangement, corresponding to four tropical grass cultivars (Andropogon, Mombaça, Massai, and Marandu) with...

Among the many factors that limit sugarcane crop yield, the precise supply of nutrients and water under drip irrigation systems can be the shortcut to higher yields in the field. This research aimed to evaluate the nutritional efficiency of fertigated sugarcane varieties under deficit irrigation strategies. The experiment was conducted in a rain‐out shelter with the soil type Oxisol Typic Ustox. The experimental design adopted...

Herein, we investigate the occurrence, distribution, polymer composition, and abundance of microplastics in water and sediment samples collected from the Sabesp reservoir in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo State, Brazil, a major source of public water supply. Sampling was conducted at six points during three distinct campaigns to assess seasonal and spatial variations. A total of 663 microplastic particles were identified (636...

The valorization of fruit peel waste through microwave-assisted co-pyrolysis (MACP) offers a sustainable pathway for producing high-performance functional materials. This study employed a Central Composite Design (CCD) and multi-objective desirability function to engineer biochars tailored for soil amendment (BCop-bf) and pollutant adsorption (BCop-ads). Synergistic effect analysis provided empirical evidence of the superiorit...

Agro-industrial wastes such as orange peel waste (OPW) and crude glycerol (CG) can be used in anaerobic digestion (AD) to mitigate environmental impacts while generating methane as a renewable biofuel. Brazil produces significant amounts of these residues, highlighting the need for sustainable management strategies. This study evaluated the performance of single and two-stage anaerobic systems in the co-digestion of OPW and CG...

Tropical coastal lagoons often show pronounced seasonal forcing that modulates nutrient supply, light climate, and grazer pressure. We surveyed hypereutrophic Jansen Lagoon (São Luís Island, Brazil) in four campaigns during 2017 (rainy: March and April; dry: September and November) at nine near-surface stations sampled on ebb tide. Phytoplankton and zooplankton were collected and analyzed together with chlorophyll-a and nutrie...

Background and aims Prickly pear cactus ( Nopalea cochenillifera L.) plays a central role in sustaining forage production in semiarid environments, yet prolonged drought associated with climate change increasingly constrains its performance. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), including Bacillus subtilis and Paenibacillus spp., are recognized for enhancing plant tolerance to water limitation, but their influence on the rhi...

To advance understanding of meiofauna, key components of marine benthic ecosystems, an international team conducted a morphology-based taxonomic survey and workshop around São Miguel, the largest Azorean island, in 2019. The survey yielded critical baseline data on meiofaunal diversity and, despite taxonomic challenges that limited identification of certain taxa, laid a solid foundation for further research. To expand these fi...