The detection of metal ions in plant tissues is an analytical problem of biological relevance with an impact on plant production. These ions are present in the tissues of plants, and insufficient or excessive values can lead to toxicity and change in their physiology. One of the analytical strategies for the determination of metallic ions in tissues is the use of electrochemical biosensors, which allow quick, selective and sensitive responses. This project aims at the construction of a biosensor

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2015

The project aims to develop and / or recommend cultivars of bananas and plantains resistant to the main pests (nematodes and rhizome borers) and diseases (Sigatoka-black or Sigatoka-yellow or wilt Fusarium) with agronomic and sensory characteristics aligned with the main demands of the Brazilian fruit agribusiness.The research is carried out based on conventional breeding, via crossbreeding, adding advanced biology tools, with a focus on reducing time and increasing efficiency in the selection o

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2019

Develop and or recommend banana and plantain cultivars with resistance to the main pests (nematodes or rhizome borer) and diseases (black Sigatoka or yellow Sigatoka or Panama desease), and with agronomic and sensory characteristics aligned with the main demands of Brazilian fruit agribusiness. The strategy uses conventional breeding via crosses, adding advanced biology tools, focusing on reducing time and increasing the efficiency of selection of promising genotypes in the progenies, aiming at

Status: Completed     Start date: Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2017

The limited knowledge concerning the diversity of species of fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae), on top of the reduced number of researchers working on this biological group in the Amazon region, has motivated the structuring of the Amazonian Network of Fruit Fly Research, a project financed by Embrapa (Call 05/2006 - "Agrofuturo"; SEG code 02.06.05.003), for the period of 36 months (August/2007 to July/2010). The Network has Embrapa Amapá as executing institution and gathers researcher

Status: Completed     Start date: Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2011

The project is a continuation of the genetic improvement program whose goal is to develop and launch fusariosis-resistant pineapple cultivars with fruit quality to ensure the supply of the domestic market with environmentally safe production and less application of agrochemicals.Three innovation solutions are proposed: genotypes with the potential to expand the genetic base of cultivation in Brazil, cultivars adapted to the main production hubs; and a large-scale production system to provide hea

Status: In progress     Start date: Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2021

Pastures are the pillar of support for national beef and dairy farming, which is mostly carried out on pasture, resulting in around 160 million hectares occupied by pastures in Brazil. Among the various aspects of research that contribute to the establishment of quality pastures, the genetic improvement of forage plant species stands out; mainly tropical grasses. Embrapa's Active Germplasm Banks (BAGs) have allowed large increases in pasture productivity. However, there are certain niches that a

Status: In progress     Start date: Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2024

The general objective is to develop technologies for the control of post-harvest papaya diseases, aiming at reducing pesticide residues and post-harvest losses during storage and commercialization of the fruit.

Status: Completed     Start date: Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2020

The soil is of vital importance for the planet. The soil is the main support of agriculture; for climate change, it is one of the regulating elements of the water cycle.
It is in this context that FAO and Embrapa signed an agreement, aimed at the operation of a digital soil mapping for Latin America, as part of the “support for the establishment of the second stage of the Latin American soil system” and whose results and products will be: a) Preparation of a package and program for capacity- ...

Status: Completed     Start date: Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2011

Objective: Provide table manioc cultivars with high nutritional and organoleptic quality and post-harvest conservation, and cultivars for industry with high productivity, quality and stability of starch, adapted to the climatic conditions of the main growing regions of Brazil.

Status: Completed     Start date: Wed May 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2019

Cheloniculture is the practice of producing captive chelonians for commercial purposes, with a focus on human food. It is aimed at conserving chelonian species threatened by predatory hunting, mainly done for the trafficking and commercialization of wild animal meat. Although cheloniculture has been legal for decades, it is still developing slowly due to various factors, including the cost of the final product compared to the product from trafficking. This makes the products in this chain niche

Status: Completed     Start date: Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2022