The GrassSyn dataset: Soil organic carbon stocks in Brazilian grassy ecosystems.

Although ecosystem management and restoration are known to enhance carbon storage, limited knowledge of ecosystem-specific soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and processes hinders the development of climate-ready, biodiversity-focused policies. Baseline SOC stocks data for specific ecosystems is essential. This paper aims to: (i) examine SOC stock variability across major grassy ecosystems in Brazil and (ii) discuss data limitations and applications.

The inverted forest: Aboveground and notably large belowground carbon stocks and their drivers in Brazilian savannas.

Savannas contribute to ca. 30 % of the total terrestrial net primary productivity and are responsible for significant carbon storage. Savannas in South America are mostly found within the Cerrado Domain, which is very threatened and presents remarkable carbon pools.

Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of concrete roof tiles produced with vermiculite.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using expanded vermiculite and its impact on the production of concrete roof tiles. The control treatment and replacement of 12.5, 25, 37.

Spatial Distribution of Aboveground Carbon Stock of the Arboreal Vegetation in Brazilian Biomes of Savanna, Atlantic Forest and Semi-Arid Woodland.

The objective of this study was to map the spatial distribution of aboveground carbon stock (using Regression-kriging) of arboreal plants in the Atlantic Forest, Semi-arid woodland, and Savanna Biomes in Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil. The database used in this study was obtained from 163 forest fragments, totaling 4,146 plots of 1,000 m2 distributed in these Biomes. A geographical model for carbon stock estimation was parameterized as a function of Biome, latitude and altitude.

Plant extracts to control Alternaria alternata in Murcott tangor fruits.

Background: Alternaria alternata causes the Alternaria brown spot disease (ABS) in many tangerines and their hybrids worldwide. Plant extracts offer an alternative method for controlling this disease, which control is based on chemical fungicides.

Aims: To identify plant species with antifungal properties against A.