AMAZONIAN RESOURCES MICROBIOTA, FAUNA AND FLORA

AMAZONIAN RESOURCES MICROBIOTA, FAUNA AND FLORA

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Contents

Preface

References

Chapter 1 Endophytic Microorganisms from Amazonia: Diversity and Biological Activities

Abstract

Introduction

Endophytic Microorganisms: An Overview

Endophytic Microorganisms of the Amazon: Diversity and Bioactivity

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Amazon: An Agronomic Approach

Abstract

Introduction

Factors that Influence the Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus Communities

Benefits of Symbiosis between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Roots in the Soil

Recent Studies

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Daily Activity and Substrate Selection by the Gastropod Pomacea amazonica (Reeve, 1856)

Abstract

Introduction

Material and Methods

Data Analysis

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4 Desiccation Tolerance of Two Apple Snails from the Amazon Basin, Pomacea Amazonica and Pomacea Bridgesii

Abstract

Introduction

Material and Methods

Desiccation-Tolerance Experiment

Data Analysis

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5 Tadpoles of Central Amazonia: Current Knowledge and Perspectives

Abstract

Introduction

History of Studies

Species Richness and Tadpole Morphology

Tadpole Developmental Sites and Aspects of Natural History

Ecological Studies

Ecotoxicological Studies

Perspectives

Acknowledgments

Appendix 1.

References

Chapter 6 Meat Quality of Freshwater Prawns Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862)

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Study Area and Prawn Collection

Meat Process

Meat Chemical Composition

Sensory Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 7 Plant-Inhabiting Mites (Arachnida: Acari) in Amazonian Agroecosystems

Abstract

Introduction

Amazonian Agroecosystems

Plant-Inhabiting Mites

Phytophagous Mites in Amazonian Agroecosystems

Predatory Mites in Amazonian Agroecosystems

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 Amazon Flora Identification Through Machine Learning Models

Abstract

Introduction

Amazon Rainforest

Machine Learning

Decision Tree

Artificial Neural Network

Measuring Performance of a Machine Learning Model

Clustering

Data Mining

Methods

Collection of Data

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Aromatic Plants of the Amazon

Abstract

Medicinal Plants

Plants in the Amazon

Ethnopharmacology

Essential Oils

Definition

Extraction

Chemical Constituents

Pharmacological Activities

Mechanism of Action of Essential Oils

Antibacterial and Antifungal Action

Antiviral Activity

Cytotoxicity

Synergy between the Substances of Essential Oils

Economic Importance and Uses

Aromatic Plants of the Amazon

References

Editors Contact Information

Index