Along with current demand for palm oil ("dendê" oil) by the industries of food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and bio-fuel, it is important to encourage the advance of researches regarding handling techniques that allow longevity, increase in cultivated areas and productivity of the Palm Oil Tree ( Elaeis guineensis Jacq.).

Great part of the country's culture of palm oil is concentrated in the Amazon region, with the state of Pará as its largest producer (93%). However, a great obs ...

Status: Completed     Start date: Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2009