This project aimed at the assembly and assessment of a prototype based on methodology developed by Embrapa Instrumentation for Brazil nut decortication. To have a nut processing line complete, it is necessary to develop a multiparameter classification methodology to classify nuts and kernels, thereby increasing the efficiency of the process.

Status: Completed     Start date: Thu May 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2008

Status: Completed     Start date: Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2012

The chestnut PPP Project sought to evaluate aspects related to the productivity of Brazil nuts and Brazil nut trees in the southern region of the state of Amapá. Based on these aspects, subsidies were generated for the formulation of plans for the sustainable use of the species, as well as a management plan for the Rio Cajari Extractive Reserve (RESEX Cajari) was implemented.

The extractivism activity in the reserve is mainly characterized by the extraction of Brazil nuts, therefore,

Status: Completed     Start date: Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2009