Thermal Behavior Improvement of Fortified Commercial Avocado ( Mill.) Oil with Maqui () Leaf Extracts.

Avocado oil is considered a highly prized food due to its nutritional contribution. On the other hand, (Molina) Stuntz (), common name "maqui", is an endemic fruit in Chile, well known for its exceptional antioxidant properties. In general, maqui by-products such as leaves are considered as waste.

Biological Activity of the Larval Secretion of Chilecomadia valdiviana.

The carpenter worm, Chilecomadia valdiviana (Lepidoptera: Cossidae), is a polyphagous insect native to Chile that is associated with trees and bushes, including economically important species such as eucalyptus, avocado, and apples. We used a Y-olfactometer to analyze the olfactory responses of larvae to conspecific larvae, hexane extracts of larvae, and synthetic samples of the major components present in the extract (i.e.