Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: PRISCILLA MENEZES DE SOUZA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : PRISCILLA MENEZES DE SOUZA
DATE: 30/09/2025
TIME: 15:00
LOCAL: UFRRJ
TITLE:

The bioeconomy of Araucária Angustifolia in Cunha/SP

KEY WORDS:

Sustainable extractivism; Family farming; Pine nuts

PAGES: 20
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Agronomia
SUMMARY:

A traditional activity in the municipality of Cunha, São Paulo, the collection of Araucaria angustifolia seeds is a means of subsistence for many rural communities, both for food and income generation. In Cunha, more than 150 families are pine nut extractors, with a production of around 350,000 kg, which are sold to intermediaries at reduced prices. The climate and environmental crisis has identified Araucaria as an endangered species, and as a strategy for local development, the bioeconomy can integrate conservationist actions with socioeconomic benefits. In this context, this study aims to assess the potential of markets and ways to add value to pine nuts, in addition to verifying the relevant aspects of sustainable Araucaria management guidelines that contribute to the preservation of the species and increased production. These analyses will be based on information contained in investigations carried out in the literature and official documents from public agencies in the municipality. As a result, this study is expected to contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy that both values extractive families and conserves and preserves the Araucaria.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interna - 2145575 - ANELISE DIAS
Interna - ***.566.305-** - MARIELLA CAMARDELLI UZÊDA - EMBRAPA
Interna - ***.200.577-** - THADIA TURON COSTA DA SILVA - UFRJ