Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...

Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut ...

By Peter Speetjens As forests continue to be cleared and forested landscapes degraded by human activity, their loss can significantly affect the trees left standing, potentially changing the structure ...

Genomic analyses reveal the vital role of human activity in the Amazonian species' genetic makeup.Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of ...

José Francisco Conceição started harvesting Brazil nuts on his small family plot in the Amazon forest 32 years ago. It wasn’t until a few months ago that he actually made enough of a profit from his ...

Discover the different types of nuts, from almonds and pistachios to Brazil and macadamia nuts—perfect for snacking and ...

What Are Brazil Nuts? Brazil nuts are seeds from the Brazil nut tree, which is among the tallest trees in the Amazon rainforest. Encased in a hard, woody shell, these seeds are often referred to ...

Commercial supplies of Brazil nuts are still derived entirely from wild trees though there are concerns that they're being harvested too intensively. Brazil nuts can be eaten raw or used in cooking.

For anyone looking to increase their protein intake, high-protein nuts are a top choice. Snack on them by the handful, add ...

the researchers comprehensively analysed total sequence variants of 270 Brazil Nut tree samples with known archaeological evidence at different locations to reveal insights into genetic structure ...

Using advanced genomic techniques, the researchers comprehensively analysed total sequence variants of 270 Brazil Nut tree samples with known archaeological evidence at different locations to reveal ...