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Secondary xylem of tree species from Cerrado biome

2023; North Carolina State University; Volume: 18; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.15376/biores.18.4.7428-7442

1930-2126

André Fernandes Alves, Amélia Guimarães Carvalho, Olívia Pereira Lopes, Antônio José Vinha Zanuncio, Angélica de Cássia Oliveira Carneiro,

Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications

Cerrado is the second largest Brazilian morphoclimatic domain. Despite being a region of great ecological importance, it has been the target of constant threats caused by anthropogenic activities, mainly those related to agriculture and livestock farming. With a rich biodiversity still not fully known and constantly being devastated, the Cerrado lacks studies. The objective of this study was to microscopically analyze the wood of Cerrado tree species. Wood samples were collected from nine tree species in a Cerrado area located in Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais. Microscopic analyses were carried out on permanent histological slides and macerated material, following IAWA Committee standards. This work provided information on species whose wood had not been previously described in the literature, such as Machaerium opacum and Eugenia dysenterica, as well as on previously described species.