Abstract:The genus Protium Burm f., the most abundant of the Burseraceae family, has its primary center of diversity in the Amazon. Its main characteristic is the exudation of "Breu", an aromatic resin collected directly from the trunk of the trees.
Stimulating pastes have been used to increase resin flow, such as 2-chloroethylphosphonic (Ethephon).It is important to evaluate variations in the composition of the resin extracted naturally and with the use of the stimulant, to guarantee the product quality. The inorganic… Show more
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