Sílvio Costa

#1 Tudo bem cervejeiros e cervejeiras? Estou na minha segunda brassagem e algo que eu tenho notado e que é muito bom é o aprendizado e conhecimento agregado a cada pesquisa, a cada lote, além das opiniões a respeito das brejas.

1. Introduction Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a biennial herbaceous species belonging to the Apiaceae family [1]. It is one of the most popular root vegetables grown worldwide. The carrot is composed of the umbel, the stem, and the root (Figure 1A). The stem under the white flower umbrella can reach a height of about 1 m (Figure 1B). The roots represent the most commonly eaten part of the carrot; they are greatly enlarged and sweet with good storage ability.

2. Materials and Methods 2.1. EO Extraction and Composition Plant material was collected in southern Brazil (29°26′ S, 54°40′ W) and a voucher specimen was deposited at the Herbarium of the Forest Sciences Department, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil (HDCF 13.162). EO was obtained by hydrodistillation of fresh N. grandiflora leaves in a Clevenger-type apparatus for 3 h (European Pharmacopeia, 2010).