Abstract Harsh and extreme environments, such as Antarctica, offer unique opportunities to explore new microbial taxa and biomolecules. Given the limited knowledge on microbial diversity, this study aimed to compile, analyze and compare a subset of the biobank of Antarctic fungi maintained at the UNESP’s Central of Microbial Resources (CRM-UNESP). A total of 711 isolates (240 yeasts and 471 filamentous fungi) from marine and terrestrial samples collected at King George Island (South Shetland Islands, Antarctica) were used with the primary objective of investigating their presence in both marine and terrestrial environments. Among the yeasts, 13 genera were found, predominantly belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. Among the filamentous fungi, 34 genera were represented, predominantly from the phylum Ascomycota. The most abundant genera in the marine samples were Metschnikowia, Mrakia, and Pseudogymnoascus, while in the terrestrial samples, they were Pseudogymnoascus, Leucosporidium, and Mortierella. Most of the genera and species of the CRM-UNESP biobank of Antarctic fungi are being reported as an important target for biotechnological applications. This study showed the relevance of the CRM-UNESP biobank, highlighting the importance of applying standard methods for the preservation of the biological material and associated data (BMaD), as recommended in national and international standards.

RESUMO O presente estudo objetivou comparar o repertório de habilidades sociais (HS) de dependentes e não dependentes de álcool a fim de verificar se um menor repertório de HS constitui uma característica dessa população. Foram entrevistados 123 alcoolistas e 114 usuários de serviços de saúde com baixo ou nenhum consumo de álcool, utilizando questionário sociodemográfico, Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview e o Inventário de Habilidades Sociais. Os dados foram analisados quantitativamente e indicaram uma diferença significativa no repertório de HS, especificamente no fator de autocontrole da agressividade, indicando um pior desempenho dessa habilidade em alcoolistas. Os resultados sugerem que a avaliação dessa característica deva ser considerada no tratamento do alcoolismo e associada ao plano terapêutico.

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to compare the repertoire of social skills of alcoholics and non-alcoholics in order to verify if a minor repertoire of social skills constitute a feature of this population. Interviews were carried out with 123 alcoholics and 114 users of health service patients with low or no consumption of alcohol. It were used a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview and the Social Skill Inventory. The data were analyzed quantitatively and the results indicated a significant difference in repertoire of social skills, specifically with respect to the factor of self-control of aggressiveness, on which was demonstrated the worst performance. The results suggest that the evaluation of this feature should be considered in the treatment of alcoholism and associated with a therapeutic plan.

RESUMO O presente estudo teve como objetivos: (i) determinar, in vitro, o efeito da temperatura sobre o crescimento micelial (10 a 35oC) e a germinação de conídios (10 a 45oC) de Corynespora cassiicola ; (ii) avaliar, in vitro , o efeito do regime de luz (luz contínua, fotoperíodo de 12 h e escuro) sobre o crescimento micelial, a esporulação e a viabilidade dos esporos de C. cassiicola ; e (iii) verificar, in vivo , a influência da temperatura (20 a 30oC) e da duração do período de molhamento foliar (4 a 48 h) no desenvolvimento da mancha-alvo em folhas de acerola. As temperaturas ótimas, estimadas a partir das equações, para o crescimento micelial e a germinação de esporos foram de 30 e 29oC, respectivamente. O regime de luz não afetou o crescimento micelial e a germinação dos esporos, entretanto, luz contínua favoreceu a esporulação, e a ausência de luz durante a produção dos esporos diminuiu sua viabilidade. Houve um incremento na área das lesões da mancha-alvo em folhas de acerola conforme a temperatura aumentou até 30oC. Foram necessárias 12 h de molhamento foliar para que a infecção e as lesões ocorressem.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study were: (i) to assess, in vitro , the effect of temperature on mycelial growth (10-35oC) and spores germination (10-45oC); (ii) to evaluate, in vitro¸the effect of the light regime (continuous light, 12 h photoperiod and continuous darkness) on mycelial growth, sporulation and viability of the spores of C. cassiicola ;and (iii) to assess, in vivo,the effect of temperature (20-30oC) and the duration of leaf wetness (4-48 h) in the development of target spot in leaves of barbados cherry. The estimated maximum temperatures for mycelia growth and spore germination were 30 and 29oC, respectively. The light regime did not affect the mycelial growth and spores germination. However, continuous light regime favored the sporulation, and the absence of light during spore production decreased the spore viability. The target spot lesions area in barbados cherry leaves increased with the increment in the temperature up to 30oC. Twelve hours of leaf wetness were necessary for the infection and lesion development of target spot.