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Genomic population structure of Parkia platycephala Benth. (Leguminosae) from Northeastern Brazil
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Enzymatic Stoichiometry in Soils from Physiognomies of Brazilian Cerrado
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Polyphasic characterization of nitrogen-fixing and co-resident bacteria in nodules of Phaseolus lunatus inoculated with soils from Piauí State, Northeast Brazil
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Soil bacterial diversity in degraded and restored lands of Northeast Brazil
Land degradation deteriorates biological productivity and affects environmental, social, and economic sustainability, particularly so in the semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil. Although some studies exist re...