Agriculture and biodiversity damage: A prospective evaluation of the impact of Brazilian agriculture on its ecoregions through life cycle assessment methodology

Emerging berries from the Brazilian Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes: new sources of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits

“…116 Future scenarios suggest a reduced impact of biodiversity damage by the influence of monoculture crops in Atlantic Forest. 1 However, previous destruction and high populational density have led to the classification of Atlantic Forest as the most devastated ecoregion in Brazil, being currently represented by less than 30% of its original coverage. 117,118 One strategy for biodiversity conservation is the promotion of sustainable food with local and seasonal agroecological production, having as benefit the association of forest preservation with food security, therefore discouraging the deforestation of the area.…”

“…130,131,133,136,142 In particular, grumixama's levels of TPC can be considered prominent. According to the categorization of Vasco et al,176 the levels of TPC (g of GAE 100 g) can be separated into three groups: low (<0.1), medium (0.1-0.5), and high (>0.5) for samples based on fresh weight; or low (<1), medium, [1][2][3][4][5] and high (>5) for samples based on dry weight. Therefore, the dark-colored versions of grumixama can be classified as having high levels of TPC, since its numbers have been reported as up to 1.04 g per 100 g in fresh weight (edible fraction) and 5.4 g per 100 g in dry weight (whole fruit).…”

“…116 Future scenarios suggest a reduced impact of biodiversity damage by the influence of monoculture crops in Atlantic Forest. 1 However, previous destruction and high populational density have led to the classification of Atlantic Forest as the most devastated ecoregion in Brazil, being currently represented by less than 30% of its original coverage. 117,118…”

“…Brazil, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, boasts six distinct biomes, encompassing varied landscapes from pastures to tropical forests. 1,2 These include the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Cerrado, Pampa, and Pantanal. Situated in the north and northwest regions of South America, the Amazon stands out as Brazil's largest biome, covering approxi-mately 49% of the national territory.…”

Contribution of Eco-Friendly Agricultural Practices in Improving and Stabilizing Wheat Crop Yield: A Review

“…Agricultural practices can have significant impacts on the biodiversity of agroecosystems, influencing the variety and abundance of living organisms within these landscapes [125]. The effects are complex and can vary depending on factors such as the specific practices employed, the local environment, and the overall management approach [126]. For instance, the extent and intensity of tillage can have significant impacts on biodiversity within agrosystems.…”