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Bayesian estimates of the mean recharge elevations of water sources in the Central America region using stable water
(Elsevier, 2020)Study region: Central America. Study focus: Knowledge of the mean recharge elevation (MRE) of water resources is important where water resources are vulnerable. The purpose of this study was to develop and apply a Bayesian ... -
Behavioral plasticity mitigates risk across environments and predators during anuran metamorphosis
(Behavioral Ecology, 2013)Most animals metamorphose, changing morphology, physiology, behavior and ecological interactions. Size- and habitat-dependent mortality risk is thought to affect the evolution and plastic expression of metamorphic timing, ... -
Beta diversity and oligarchic dominance in the tropical forests of Southern Costa Rica
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2019-03)Recent studies have reported a consistent pattern of strong dominance of a small subset of tree species in neotropical forests. These species have been called “hyperdominant” at large geographical scales and “oligarchs” ... -
Bioalfabetización en el desarrollo del currículum de Matemática, Español y Estudios Sociales [recurso electrónico]
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 2010)La presente investigación tiene como objetivo diagnosticar y generar una propuesta para poder incluir un proceso bioalfabetizador en los currículos de Matemática, Español y Estudios Sociales en el | trimestre de sétimo ... -
Biocomposite Films of Polylactic Acid Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose from Pineapple Leaf Fibers
(Tech Science Press, 2019)Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composite films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) extracted from pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) were prepared by a solution casting procedure. In an attempt to improve the interaction ... -
Biocomposites of Low-Density Polyethylene PlusWood Flour or Flax Straw: Biodegradation Kinetics across Three Environments
(MDPI journals, 2021-06-29)The purpose of this study was to assess the potential for biocomposite films to biodegrade in diverse climatic environments. Biocomposite films based on polyethylene and 30 wt.% of two lignocellulosic fillers (wood flour ... -
Biodegradable polyurethanes from sugar cane biowastes
(Cellulose chemistry and technology, 2011)In a previous work, it was demonstrated that 70% of the molasses isolated from the biowaste generated by the agro-industrialization of sugar cane allow obtaining composite materials with adequate mechanical properties ... -
Biodeterioration and biodegradation of Roman monuments: A comparison of the current status of 18th century paintings by the Canalettos
(2014)Worldwide there is an urgent need to monitor the conditions of monuments affected by biodeterioration and biodegradation, but no long term data exist for most of them. Here is an exception in the case of certain Roman ... -
Biodiversidad en cifras: avances en el conocimiento de especies en Costa Rica
(Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) (Costa Rica), 2021-12)Para conservar y utilizar sosteniblemente la biodiversidad es fundamental conocerla, por ello se presentan los datos en cifras de algunos grupos taxonómicos de Costa Rica. La información fue recopilada, analizada y ... -
Biofabrication of Gold Nanotriangles Using Liposomes as a Dual Functional Reductant and Stabilizer
(American Chemical Society, 2021-03-23)Negatively charged liposomes accomplished both functions as a reducing and stabilizing agent in the synthesis of gold nanotriangles (GNTs). Liposomes are based on a mixture of phospholipids phosphatidylcholine/phosphoglycerol, ... -
Biofertilización orgánica de almácigos de café (Coffea arabica L.) con compost producido a partir de residuos biomásicos locales, microorganismos de montaña y lodos digeridos de biodigestor en la región de Monteverde, Costa Rica
(Doctorado en Ciencias Naturales para el Desarrollo (DOCINADE), 2019)El presente trabajo aporta evidencia empírica sobre el rendimiento y calidad de un nuevo sistema de fertilización para la producción de almácigo de café orgánico que utiliza compost elaborado con residuos biomásicos locales, ... -
Biogardens as constructed wetlands in tropical climate: A case study in the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
(Elsevier, 2019-03-25)In Costa Rica, <10% of wastewater is treated before its discharge. This generates a significant impact on the environment, public health, and tourism industry, which is one of the country's main economic activities. ... -
Biogenic silica-based microparticles obtained as a sub-product of the nanocellulose extraction process from pineapple peels
(Nature Publishing Group, 2018-07-10)Silica in plant tissues has been suggested as a component for enhancing mechanical properties, and as a physical barrier. Pineapples present in their shell and bracts rosette-like microparticles that could be associated ... -
Biogeografía histórica del género Camaridium (Orchidaceae) en el Neotrópico
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 2022)Introducción: El neotrópico es un punto de alta diversidad de orquídeas, el género Camaridium cuenta con 80 spp. descritas para esta región. En América Central se ha estudiado principalmente en las tierras altas y bajas ... -
Bioguided Phytochemical Study of Ipomoea cairica Extracts with Larvicidal Activity against Aedes aegypti
(MDPI, 2022-02-16)Vector-borne diseases, such as those transmitted by Aedes aegypti, are a constant threat to inhabitants of tropical regions of the planet. Synthetic chemicals are commonly used as a strategy to control them; however, ... -
Biological treatments affect the chemical composition of coffee pulp
(Elsevier, 2003-02-16)Biological treatments were applied to fresh coffee pulp (CoP) to improve its nutritive value for monogastric animals by reducing its content of cellulose and antinutritional factors (ANFs) such as total phenols, tannins ... -
Biología de anidación de la tortuga baula (Dermochelys coriacea), en el Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas, sector Playa Langosta, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 2005)Playa Langosta es una de las 3 playas que comprende el Parque Nacional Marino las Baulas. Aunque cuenta con solo 1300 mis de longitud, es un importante sítio de anidación para la tortuga marina Baula (Dermochelys coriacea) ... -
Biología de las especies de phassus y Aeputus (Lepidoptera Hepialidae) en localidades de elevación media en Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 1989)La familia Hepialidae, en los pisos premontano y montano bajo de Costa Rica tiene como representantes los géneros Aepytus y Phassus, los cuales presentan diferenciación morfológica entre sí en cuanto a la venación alar y ... -
Biología de Magnolia poasana (Pitt.) Dandy, (Magnoliaceae) en Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2008)Este trabajo presenta un estudio sobre la Biología de Magnolia poasana en Costa Rica, durante el periodo de noviembre de 1988 a diciembre de 1992, desarrollado en el Cerro Chompipe, en San Rafael de Heredia, y en La Esperanza ... -
Biología reproductiva del árbol quiropterófilo Bombacopsis quinata (Jacq.) Dugand (Malvales: Bombacaceae) en un huerto semillero clonal en la Estación Experimental Forestal Horizontes, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), 1998)En la Estación Experimental Forestal Horizontes (Área de Conservación Guanacaste, Pacífico Norte de Costa Rica) se llevó a cabo una investigación en un huerto semillero clonal de pochete Bombacopsis quinata sobre la biología ...