Landscape studies illustrate how the structure and configuration of ecological/agroecological zones influence the genetic diversity of a species. Thus, the aim of the present study is to assess how landscape structure and conservation influence the genetic diversity indices of Platonia insignis Mart. (bacuri) in Chapada Limpa Extractive Reserve, Chapadinha County, Maranhão State, Brazil. The study was carried out in an extractive reserve, whose surroundings are mapped for land use and occupation, as well as for the collection of bacuri biological materials used in genetic analysis with ISSR markers. The study shows there is prevalence of good preservation state and secondary vegetation, as well as a well-preserved Cerrado area, lato sensu. Genetic differences were higher within populations (85.2%) than between populations (14.7%). According to the genetic diversity index, there was high genetic diversity and heterozygous allele richness. This may ensure population viability. Based on the present results, it is possible to say that the genetic differentiation of bacuri may have suffered direct consequences from the intensive wildfire events and/or from primary vegetation reduction.

This work aimed to analyze the dynamics of soil carbon in agricultural areas under different soil management systems and natural ecosystems with Cerrado vegetation. The study was carried out in a grain production area equivalent to soybeans and corn located in the Western region of Bahia State with the adoption of conventional and no-tillage + Brachiaria and vegetable production in the southernmost tip of Piauí State under organic cultivation and vegetable cultivation + no-tillage, besides the native area of ​​the Cerrado. Total organic C content, light organic matter, and soil organic matter were evaluated. Furthermore, the C stock and light organic matter were assessed at four depths (0.0-0.05, 0.05-0.10, 0.10-0, 20, and 0.20-0.40 m). The systems under vegetable cultivation and native area presented the highest levels of C, organic matter, and soil carbon stocks in the superficial layers. However, the NTS + B2 showed higher levels in depth, except for light organic matter. Thus, the content, dynamics, and maintenance of C into the soil are nearly influenced by the management system adopted, both for the lighter fractions of organic matter and the more mineralized forms such as TOC, OSM, and StkC.

A Meliponicultura atua na conscientização ambiental e incrementa a renda de comunidades carentes no Maranhão Meliponicultura works to raise environmental awareness and increase the income of poor communities in Maranhão

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