Research Papers

To improve crop yields the application of fertilizers to provide nutrients to soils is recommended. An alternative option to substitute nutritional supplements of chemical origin is the use of biofertilizers. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a biofertilizer of natural origin, Macrocystis pyrifera algal extracts and its combination with the plant growth–promoting bacterium Azospirillum brasilense, on the germination […]

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Inflammation is the initial response of the immune system to potentially harmful stimuli (e.g., injury, stress, and infections). The process involves activation of macrophages and neutrophils, which produce mediators. Even though it occurs as a physiological defense mechanism, its involvement in the pathogenesis of various diseases is reported. Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer’s disease, […]

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The objective of this research was to evaluate the production and phytochemical quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruits, in response to the foliar application of different seaweed extracts

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In this research, researchers have investigated the effect of pH (pH 8–12) and temperature (40, 60, and 80 °C) on liquid extract production from the brown alga Macrocystis pyrifera

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