Publications by authors named "Livia S Lima"
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of N(2)-fixing and P-solubilizing bacteria during maturation of vermicompost on phosphorus availability. A bacterial suspension containing Burkholderia silvatlantica, Burkholderia spp. and Herbaspirillum seropedicae was applied at the initial stage of vermicomposting.
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- This study explores the secondary metabolites produced by the tropical tree Bixa orellana L. and characterizes a set of expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from its seeds to better understand the biochemical processes involved in seed development.
- Most identified genes are associated with crucial functions, including cell wall structure, fatty acid and hormone synthesis, germination, embryo development, and responses to stress, thus providing insight into the tree's metabolic pathways.
- Two specific genes linked to the bixin biosynthetic pathway, BoCCD and BoOMT, were identified as key players in producing this important carotenoid pigment, showing up-regulation during seed development.