ABSTRACT
Brazil stands out especially for its vast biodiversity. Different biomes, such as Caatinga, Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, Pampa and Amazon, reveal an impressive variety of plants, microorganisms and animals. It is estimated that 20% of the world-known species are in Brazil, and due to its immense territory and complex ecosystems, many other species remain yet to be discovered. Overall, Brazil is in a privileged situation in terms of natural products, making its biodiversity one of the major basis for the progressive discovery of new compounds with great potential for both biological and non-biological applications, such as biofuels, textiles, and others, which are reviewed herein.
