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Fruits and byproducts are valuable sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds, which are associated with a decreased risk of developing several diseases, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, and Alzheimer's. The fruits of canjiqueira (Byrsonima cydoniifolia) are already exploited as a food resource, while the seeds are discarded. This study aimed at showing the potential of the whole fruit of canjiqueira. Elemental characterization was performed on ICP OES, while thermal stability was assessed on thermogravimetry. The determination of the fatty acid profile was carried out on gas chromatography and bioactive compound identification using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Results show that both parts of canjiqueira fruit are a source of various minerals, such as Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, and Mn while the seed only is a good source for Zn. Oleic and linoleic acids are the main compounds in pulp and seed. The thermal stability of seed oil is superior to pulp oil, while piceatannol concentration is higher in seed than pulp. All parts of canjiqueira fruit may be used as a strategy to address nutrition issues and are valuable ingredients to prospective food products.

Adenocalymma peregrinum, popularly known as ciganinha, is an aggressive pasture invader. This species has a vegetative propagation mechanism that includes aerial latent buds and subterranean stalks activated by cuts and other lesions. In the present study, we evaluated the levels of cytokinins and secondary metabolites in A. peregrinum during regeneration of the aerial part. Plants used in this experiment were established in the field and were cut at intervals of five days until the 25 th day. The regeneration of the cut plants started on the 10 th day after the first cut. Among observed compounds, only kinetin, allantoin and the iridoide 6-β-hydroxyipolamiide were detected at adequate levels for comparative evaluation. The maximum levels of these compounds coincided with the beginning of regeneration in these plants, indicating the involvement of these compounds in the regeneration process.

We investigated the effects of fire on the secondary metabolites of Rhamnidium elaeocarpum in the Pantanal region. We analyzed the total phenol and tannin content of individuals from four different sampling groups and used LC-MS metabolomics techniques to observe the metabolites present in the samples and the thermogravimetric behavior of the species. Our findings suggest that recent fires did not significantly affect the species' phenolic metabolism, except for specimens affected by the 2020 megafire, which exhibited a decline in compounds due to leaching. The data suggests that recent fire incidents did not impact the phenolic metabolism of the species, and the high levels indicate that the species has a biochemical tolerance to the stress caused by seasonal fires. Metabolomic profiles showed intense biosynthesis of proanthocyanidin oligomers, which protect against oxidative stress and post-fire environmental disturbances. The results of the thermogravimetric behavior showed the species' thermotolerance and intrinsic relationship with secondary compounds. Overall, our study advanced our understanding of the impact of fire on woody species' metabolism. However, distinguishing whether chemical traits are an adaptive feature or a response to surrounding environmental factors presents a challenge.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Baccharis trimera infusion on high-fat diet-induced metabolic disorders in mice and macrophages activation. This study evaluated obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hepatic steatosis induced by a high-fat diet in Swiss mice. Cellular parameters in macrophages, such as cell viability (MTT), the production and release of nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), cell spreading, cell adhesion and phagocytosis were determined. Our results showed that treatment with B. trimera prevented the mentioned conditions, except for the production of hydrogen peroxide. B. trimera prevented the development of obesity and associated comorbidities, as well as activation of macrophages. In conclusion, B. trimera is able to prevent obesity and metabolic disorders and macrophages activation, minimizing inflammation and validating the popular use of this plant tea.

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