A Look into the Ecological Adaptation of Australian Myrtaceae Through the Cuticle Analysis: Corymbia Citriodora, Eucalyptus Gunnii and Eucalyptus Globulus DOI
J. Rocha, Paulo Nunes, André Luíz de Carvalho Braule Pinto

и другие.

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

To get insight into the close relationship between plant cuticles and climatic conditions of their original biomes, leaves three Myrtaceae from eastern Australian-Tasmanian region (Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson, Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f, globulus Labill.) were selected. evaluate how variation chemical composition governs structural organization cuticular waxes, we adopted methodology applied in previous works for other species biomes. The studied, which are exposed to arid warm thermopluviometric conditions, revealed a prevalence β-diketones sterols over alcohols esters. relative ketone/sterol content demonstrated dynamic dependent on climate, i.e., ombrothermic regimes (the highest concentration β-diketone lowest observed dryer (C. citriodora), lower concentrations higher contents found wetter (E. E. globulus)) season year (higher precipitation temperatures decreased hydrophobicity leaves). These changes accompanied by subtle variations at morphological level. String-like needle-like wax crystalloids cover C. citriodora, globulus, respectively, whereas thicker tubules seen all leaf surface gunnii. Clusters cases. Some helically wound also detected abaxial leaf. exhibit superhydrophobic behaviour both surfaces, with water contact angle values ranging 166.00±0.65º 179.00±4.53 º gunnii, tilting angles 4 8° 7 14° 8 19° citriodora. proposed opens exciting new prospects investigation development evolution plants.

Язык: Английский

Novel thermotropic system with UV-blocking ability for dynamic radiative cooling and synchronous visible/NIR tuning of windows in buildings in hot climate regions DOI Creative Commons
Paulo Nunes, Mariana Fernandes, V. de Zea Bermudez

и другие.

Journal of Science Advanced Materials and Devices, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100907 - 100907

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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POE‐Mediated Tunable Quantum Yield of Carbon Dots−Derived From Agapanthus Africanus (L.) Hoffmann Leaves DOI
Paulo Nunes, Rui F. P. Pereira, S. C. Nunes

и другие.

Small, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024

Abstract The green synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) from natural sources is a challenging goal. Herein CDs are produced Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmann leaves by carbonization at 200/300 °C for 2/3 h. Samples named CZ‐X‐Y, where Z, X, and Y represent carbonization, temperature, time, respectively. CZ‐200‐3, CZ‐300‐2, CZ‐300‐3 have average sizes 3.7 ± 0.7, 5.3 1.2, 5.1 1.6 nm, Their surface, devoid chlorophyll, contains ─OH, ─C═O, ─C(═O)OH groups sylvite. Isolated emits 400 nm (excited 260 nm) exhibits an emission quantum yield (QY) value 2 1%. Embedding in the d‐U(600)/d‐(900) di‐ureasil matrices resulted transparent films with intensity maxima 420/450 (360 nm), QY values 7 1/16 2% (400 nm). enhancement bare agrees efficient passivation provided hybrid host. hydrophilic also exerted marked surface modifying role, changing roughness wettability films.

Язык: Английский

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Ecological adaptation of Australian Myrtaceae through the leaf waxes analysis: Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus gunnii, and Eucalyptus globulus DOI Creative Commons
J. Rocha, Paulo Nunes, Ana Jéssica Pinto

и другие.

Flora, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 310, С. 152435 - 152435

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023

Seeking to get insight into the close relationship between plant waxes and climatic conditions of plants' original biomes, leaves three Myrtaceae from eastern Australian-Tasmanian region (Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson (lemon-scented gum), Eucalyptus gunnii Hook. (cider globulus Labill. (blue gum) were selected. The present study relied on analysis juvenile leaf samples species collected at Botanical Garden University Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal) during driest warmest period year (July), ensure same environmental as Australian December February, for cider gum blue gum, June September, lemon-scented gum. Both surfaces exhibit superhydrophobic behavior. They are covered with wax tubules, but these thicker surface is smoother in case From chemical standpoint, revealed a prevalence β-diketones sterols over alcohols, alkanes, esters. relative ketone/sterol concentration ratio demonstrated an dynamic variation climate, i.e., ombrothermic regimes. highest β-diketone lowest was observed dryer whereas reverse trend found wetter gum). work strongly suggests that composition waxes, rather than wettability, seems be directly correlated variability species' natural site. methodology proposed here opens exciting new prospects investigation dynamics terrestrial plants.

Язык: Английский

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Crocosmia X Crocosmiiflora: Leaf Cuticle and Bioclimatic Variability DOI
S. C. Nunes, Paulo Nunes, Mariana Fernandes

и другие.

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Download This Paper Open PDF in Browser Add to My Library Share: Permalink Using these links will ensure access this page indefinitely Copy URL DOI

Язык: Английский

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Epicuticular wax of red mangrove leaves from an urban bay: Chemical composition and micromorphology DOI
Cristiane Pimentel Victório, Guilherme Alves, Naomi Kato Simas

и другие.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 119, С. 104942 - 104942

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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New Information of the Anatomy and Phytochemical Screening of Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze (Caesalpinioideae-Leguminosae) Seeds DOI Creative Commons

Zelina Ataíde Correia,

Ely Simone Cajueiro Gurgel, Olívia Ribeiro

и другие.

International Journal of Food Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2023, С. 1 - 15

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2023

Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.), whose common name is "pracaxi," naturally found in the Amazon region. The present study aimed at analyzing anatomy, seed histochemistry, and chemical composition fatty acid profile of P. oils. Seeds were collected cities Belém, Marituba, São Domingos do Capim-PA. For light microscopy, scanning electron seeds sectioned cross longitudinal sections embryonic axis fixed formaldehyde, acetic acid, 50% ethyl alcohol; neutral-buffered formalin; formaldehyde ferrous sulfate stored 70% alcohol. anatomical study, subjected to usual techniques plant anatomy. Histochemical tests performed on material, freehand sectioned, embedded histological paraffin with DMSO. was determined for gas chromatography (GC-FID). Integument divided into three strata, monoseriate exotesta, mesotesta formed by several layers parenchyma cells, endotesta, compressed cells. Cotyledons are composed thin-walled cells secretory cavities idioblasts. main metabolic classes lipids, phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids. acids oil oleic, behenic, lignoceric, linoleic. have important characteristics their circumscription Leguminosae also Caesalpinioideae, rich essential human diet, providing many benefits health, such as belonging omega family (linoleic, oleic).

Язык: Английский

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Pharmacognostical studies of the flower, leaf, root, and rhizome used for the identification and authentication of Agapanthus africanus (L.), cultivated in Egypt. DOI Open Access
Naglaa Ahmed Mohamed Younis,

Alshymaa Abdel-Rahman Gomaa,

Alyaa Ibrahim

и другие.

Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 0(0), С. 41 - 52

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023

Agapanthus africanus [L.], is a rhizomatous evergreen plant with fleshy roots, linear leaves, and umbellate inflorescence.It native to southern Africa commonly named the Nile lily or African lily.Regarding how closely related their morphologies are, members of genus have proven challenging divide into distinct species.Additionally, no documentation was detected for phytochemical screening, macro micromorphology A. up date.This inspired us describe flower, leaf, root, rhizome evaluate its phytoconstituents.This study demonstrated that free from any trichomes rich various forms calcium oxalate crystals, both these characteristics help define under investigation.Concomitantly, fibrous layer anther, papillosed stigma, ellipsoid, non-spiny pollen grains, were recorded in morphology flower this study.The screening investigated presence saponins, phenolics, flavonoids as major constituents underground parts africanus.As expected, resulted more precise tool taxonomical identification species delimitation Agapanthus.

Язык: Английский

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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora : leaf cuticle and bioclimatic variability DOI
S. C. Nunes, Paulo Nunes, Mariana Fernandes

и другие.

Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 14

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024

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A Look into the Ecological Adaptation of Australian Myrtaceae Through the Cuticle Analysis: Corymbia Citriodora, Eucalyptus Gunnii and Eucalyptus Globulus DOI
J. Rocha, Paulo Nunes, André Luíz de Carvalho Braule Pinto

и другие.

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

To get insight into the close relationship between plant cuticles and climatic conditions of their original biomes, leaves three Myrtaceae from eastern Australian-Tasmanian region (Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson, Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f, globulus Labill.) were selected. evaluate how variation chemical composition governs structural organization cuticular waxes, we adopted methodology applied in previous works for other species biomes. The studied, which are exposed to arid warm thermopluviometric conditions, revealed a prevalence β-diketones sterols over alcohols esters. relative ketone/sterol content demonstrated dynamic dependent on climate, i.e., ombrothermic regimes (the highest concentration β-diketone lowest observed dryer (C. citriodora), lower concentrations higher contents found wetter (E. E. globulus)) season year (higher precipitation temperatures decreased hydrophobicity leaves). These changes accompanied by subtle variations at morphological level. String-like needle-like wax crystalloids cover C. citriodora, globulus, respectively, whereas thicker tubules seen all leaf surface gunnii. Clusters cases. Some helically wound also detected abaxial leaf. exhibit superhydrophobic behaviour both surfaces, with water contact angle values ranging 166.00±0.65º 179.00±4.53 º gunnii, tilting angles 4 8° 7 14° 8 19° citriodora. proposed opens exciting new prospects investigation development evolution plants.

Язык: Английский

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0