Abstract This study aimed to evaluate decomposition and release of C and of N from the litter of forest Caatinga species in the humification phase, as well as to estimate the residence time of C and N. Litter decomposition of the species was evaluated in 2014/2015 in the municipality of Floresta, Pernambuco, Brazil, using a method of the litter bags at 270; 300; 330; and 360 day. Litter from species of the Fabaceae family presented different decomposition groups, suggesting that decomposition was more influenced by the C/N ratio than N concentration only. The N release was 6.25% greater than the release of C. C will remain in the litter for more time, while N will be almost totally released in approximately 1.14 years. The species litter decomposition were shared, suggesting that the nutrients cycling is fundamental in the preservation of the Caatinga, mainly due to the longer residence time of C.

RESUMO O processo de estabilização necessário para o curtimento das peles, na indústria coureira, gera grande quantidade de resíduo sólido colagênico com elevado potencial poluidor. Esse resíduo contém elevado teor de nitrogênio, o que confere ao resíduo potencial para uso agrícola. Para avaliar a viabilidade da aplicação de rejeito da indústria do couro, como fonte nitrogenada para as culturas do trigo e arroz de sequeiro, foi implantado um experimento em casa de vegetação com cinco doses de N provenientes do colágeno (0, 225, 450, 675 e 900 mg kg-1) e três tratamentos adicionais (controle, ureia e ureia reposta no segundo cultivo). A aplicação de até 675 mg kg-1 de N via colágeno propiciou produção de matéria seca de plantas de trigo similar à aplicação de N mineral e maior massa de grãos de trigo em todas as doses estudadas (14 a 41 % superiores à aplicação de N mineral). Como fonte residual, a aplicação do colágeno proporcionou níveis de N no solo suficientes para obter massa de grãos de arroz nas doses mais elevadas (acima de 675 mg kg-1de N via colágeno), sem que os teores de Cr foliares sejam considerados tóxicos. O colágeno pode ser boa alternativa para a implantação da cultura do arroz após a colheita de trigo, sem prejuízos de produtividade e necessidade de reposição de fertilizantes nitrogenados, se aplicado na dose 675 mg kg-1 de N fornecido via colágeno.

ABSTRACT The stabilization process necessary for leather tanning, in the leather industry, generates a great deal of collagenic solid waste, which is a likely pollutant. This solid waste has high nitrogen content, which suggests potential for agricultural use. To evaluate the feasibility of application of industrial leather waste as an N source for wheat and rice crops, a greenhouse experiment was conducted with five application rates of N from collagen (0, 225, 450, 675, and 900 mg kg-1) and three additional treatments (control, urea, and urea replenished in the second crop). The application of up to 675 mg kg-1 of N via collagen led to shoot dry matter production of wheat plants similar to application of mineral N fertilization, and increased wheat grain weight at all application rates studied (14 to 41 % higher than the application of mineral N). Collagen as a residual source provided N levels in the soil sufficient to obtain higher levels of rice grain weight (above 675 mg kg-1 of N via collagen), without leaf Cr contents being considered toxic. Collagen could be a good alternative for establishing the rice crop after wheat without yield losses and need for replacement of N fertilizers if applied at a rate corresponding to 675 mg kg-1 of N supplied through collagen.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of nitrogen (N) fertilization in the four seasons of the year on forage production, nitrate (NO3) in the sap, total N in the forage and relative chlorophyll index (SPAD reading) in the leaves of irrigated Panicum maximum cv. Tanzania grass, establishing their critical ranges. In addition, we evaluated the ability to predict forage production based on NO3 in the sap, total N in the forage and relative chlorophyll index. The soil in the experimental area was classified as an Oxisol (Red-Yellow Latosol) with a clayey texture. Annual rates of N (0, 200, 400 and 800 kg ha-1) in the form of urea were the treatments tested. Irrigation was performed through a conventional spray system. The NO3 content in the sap and the relative chlorophyll index were measured in leaves using a portable meter with NO3 selective electrode and the SPAD-502 portable chlorophyll meter device, respectively. Tanzania guinea grass was very responsive to N fertilization, except in the winter. The critical ranges of the SPAD reading proved to be more adequate for monitoring the nutritional state of N of Tanzania guinea grass in the different seasons of the year than the NO3content in the sap and the total N content in the dry matter. Use of the chlorophyll meter is more advantageous than the use of the portable meter with an nitrate selective electrode for predicting the nutritional status of Tanzania guinea grass.

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do nível de produção de leite sobre o consumo e a digestibilidade dos nutrientes (MS, MO, EE, PB, FDNcp e CNF corrigidos), o consumo de NDT, a produção de proteína microbiana e a excreção de compostos nitrogenados na urina. Foram avaliadas as concentrações de N uréico no soro (NUS) e no leite (NUL) de animais de diferentes níveis de produção de leite. Foram comparadas as metodologias de coletas de urina spot e total para quantificação do fluxo de N microbiano. Quinze vacas holandesas foram alocadas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com três tratamentos, de acordo com a produção de leite: 5,88 (baixa); 18,54 (média) e 32,6 kg de leite/dia (alta). A dieta foi constituída de silagem de milho fornecida à vontade e 1 kg de concentrado para cada 3 kg de leite produzido. Os consumos de todos os nutrientes, exceto FDNcp, foram maiores nos animais mais produtivos. As digestibilidades de MS e MO e o teor de NDT não diferiram entre os tratamentos, mas as digestibilidades da PB e da FDNcp foram influenciadas pelo nível de produção, sendo maior e menor, respectivamente, nos animais de alta produção. Os teores de NUS e NUL e a excreção de compostos nitrogenados na urina foram altamente correlacionados e superiores nos animais mais produtivos, indicando que a concentração ótima varia com o nível de produção de leite. A produção microbiana não diferiu entre as metodologias de coleta spot e total de urina, sendo inferior nos animais menos produtivos. Assim, a coleta de urina spot pode ser utilizada para estimar a excreção de compostos nitrogenados na urina e a produção de proteína microbiana no rúmen.

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of milk production level on intake, digestibility of nutrients, microbial protein synthesis, and nitrogen (N) metabolism in Holstein cows. It was also of particular interest to compare spot urine sampling and total urine collection as methodologies to quantify yield of microbial N using purine derivatives (PD) as indirect microbial markers. Fifteen Holstein cows were grouped by milk yield (5.88 kg/day: LOW treatment; 18.54 kg/day: MEDIUM treatment; and 32.6 kg/day: HIGH treatment) and data analyzed as a completely randomized design. Animals were fed ad libitum corn silage plus one kg of concentrate per each three kg of milk produced. Except for NDF corrected for ash and protein (NDFap), intake of all remaining nutrients was increased by milk yield. Digestibilities of DM and OM and dietary TDN content did not differ among treatments. However, digestibility of CP was higher and that of NDFap was lower on the greatest milk yielding cows (HIGH treatment). Concentrations of milk urea N and serum urea N as well as urinary N excretion were all greatest in the HIGH treatment and were also highly correlated with milk yield. Microbial protein synthesis estimated by PD was lowest on cows in the LOW treatment and did not differ when either spot urine sampling or total urine collection was used. Therefore, spot urine sampling can be used to estimate urinary excretion of nitrogenous compounds and microbial protein synthesis in Holstein cows with different production levels.

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência do peso vivo de novilhas sobre o consumo e a digestibilidade da MS, MO, EE, PB, fibra em detergente neutro corrigida para cinzas e proteína (FDNcp) e carboidratos não-fibrosos corrigidos (CNFcp), os consumos de NDT e de proteína degradada no rúmen (PDR), a produção de proteína microbiana e a excreção de compostos nitrogenados na urina e comparar as metodologias de coleta spot e de coleta total de urina. Foram utilizadas 22 novilhas com cinco diferentes pesos (523, 453, 315, 235 e 118 kg), distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos (P523, P453, P315, P235 e P118). A alimentação foi constituída de silagem de milho e concentrado, fornecido na proporção de 1,5 kg/dia (tratamentos P523, P453, P315 e P235) ou 2 kg/dia (tratamento P118). Os consumos dos nutrientes em kg/dia e em %PV aumentaram e diminuíram linearmente, respectivamente, com o aumento do peso dos animais. As digestibilidades da MS, MO e o teor de NDT não diferiram entre os tratamentos, enquanto as de PB e FDNcp foram distintas entre os tratamentos, sendo maior e menor, respectivamente, no tratamento P118. A excreção de uréia na urina (em mg/kgPV) foi maior no tratamento P118, variando com o peso vivo e com o consumo de PB e PDR. A produção microbiana, estimada pela excreção urinária de derivados de purinas, não diferiu entre as metodologias de coleta spot e coleta total de urina, sendo menor no tratamento P118. A coleta de urina spot pode ser utilizada para estimativa da excreção de compostos nitrogenados na urina, independentemente do peso vivo. A quantidade de nutrientes ingeridos diariamente aumenta com o peso vivo, entretanto, o consumo desses nutrientes, expresso em %PV, diminui à medida que o peso vivo aumenta.

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of body weight (BW) of heifers on intake, apparent digestibility of nutrients, microbial protein synthesis, ruminal metabolism, and urinary excretion of nitrogenous compounds. The spot urine sampling and the total collection of urine techniques were used to estimate microbial N flow. Twenty-two heifers with different body weights (523, 453, 315, 235 and 118 kg) were used in a completely randomized design and assigned to the following treatments: BW523, BW453, BW315, BW235 or BW118. Animals were fed corn silage ad libitum plus 1.5 kg/day of concentrate on treatments BW523, BW453, BW315 and BW235 and 2 kg/day on BW118 treatment. Intake of nutrients increased linearly from treatment BW118 to BW523. However, the opposite was observed when DMI was expressed as percentage of BW. Digestibilities of DM and OM and dietary TDN did not differ among treatments but digestibilities of CP and NDF corrected for ash and protein (NDFap) were greatest and lowest on BW118 treatment, respectively. The urinary excretion of urea (mg/kgBW) was higher on BW118 heifers and varied with BW and dietary contents of CP and RDP. Microbial protein synthesis was not affected by sampling methodology and was lowest on treatment BW118. Therefore, spot urine sampling can be used to estimate urinary excretion of nitrogenous compounds and microbial protein synthesis.

Gráficos de escores de PC1 e PC2 mostram como as geometrias calculadas dependem de características da função de onda molecular dos cis- e trans- difluoro e dicloroetilenos. PC1 e PC2 separam os resultados obtidos com e sem funções de polarização e com e sem a inclusão de correlação eletrônica. A qualidade das geometrias experimentais é analisada projetando-as nos gráficos dos escores. Usando este procedimento, a geometria de Takeo obtida a partir de transições de microondas não se compara com nenhuma dos cálculos ab initio para o cis-C2H2Cl2 , ao passo que a geometria de Schäfer obtida por espectroscopia de difração de elétrons está em boa concordância com aquelas de cálculos MP2/cc-pVDZ, MP2/cc-aug-pvDZ and CCD/cc-pVDZ.

PC1 and PC2 score graphs show how calculated molecular geometries depend on characteristics of the molecular wave-functions of cis- and trans- difluoro- and dichloroethylene. PC1 and PC2 separate the results obtained with or without polarization functions and with or without the inclusion of electronic correlation. The quality of the experimental geometries are analyzed projecting them on the PC score graphs. Using this procedure, Takeo's geometry obtained from microwave transitions does not compares with any of the ab initio calculations for cis-C2H2Cl2 , whereas Schäfer's geometry obtaines from gas electron diffraction spectroscopy is in good agreement with the MP2/cc-pVDZ, MP2/cc-aug-pVDZ and CCD/cc-pVDZ calculations.

A prevalência e a manifestação das formas clinicas de Trypanosoma cruzi foram avaliadas em candidatos a doadores de sangue atendidos em um hospital geral de Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, no período de janeiro de 1997 a abril de 1999. A pesquisa sorológica foi realizada por meio do teste de hemaglutinação indireta e confirmada pelo ELISA. Os dados foram coletados considerando os exames clínicos, eletrocardiograma convencional, radiografia de tórax e ecocardiografia. Os resultados demonstraram que, apesar da prevalência ser de 1,17% (128 pacientes), principalmente entre homens com idade igual ou superior a 40 anos, 70,8%, principalmente de homens entre 19 e 39 anos, demonstraram alterações que permitiram o diagnóstico de cardiopatias e/ou esofagopatias, ratificando mais uma vez sua importância nos centros urbanos.

The prevalence and clinical forms of Trypanosoma cruzi were evaluated among blood donor candidates attended at a general hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 1997 to April 1999. The investigation was done by means of the indirect hemagglutination test and was confirmed via ELISA. Data were collected from clinical examinations, conventional electrocardiogram, chest radiography and echocar-diography. The results showed that despite Trypanosoma cruzi prevalence of 1.17% (128 patients), mainly in males aged 40 years or over, 70.8% of these patients, mainly males aged 19 to 39 years, demonstrated abnormalities that allowed the diagnosis of cardiopathy and/or esophagopathy. This once again corroborates the importance of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in urban centers.

A prevalência e a manifestação das formas clinicas de Trypanosoma cruzi foram avaliadas em candidatos a doadores de sangue atendidos em um hospital geral de Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, no período de janeiro de 1997 a abril de 1999. A pesquisa sorológica foi realizada por meio do teste de hemaglutinação indireta e confirmada pelo ELISA. Os dados foram coletados considerando os exames clínicos, eletrocardiograma convencional, radiografia de tórax e ecocardiografia. Os resultados demonstraram que, apesar da prevalência ser de 1,17% (128 pacientes), principalmente entre homens com idade igual ou superior a 40 anos, 70,8%, principalmente de homens entre 19 e 39 anos, demonstraram alterações que permitiram o diagnóstico de cardiopatias e/ou esofagopatias, ratificando mais uma vez sua importância nos centros urbanos.

The prevalence and clinical forms of Trypanosoma cruzi were evaluated among blood donor candidates attended at a general hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 1997 to April 1999. The investigation was done by means of the indirect hemagglutination test and was confirmed via ELISA. Data were collected from clinical examinations, conventional electrocardiogram, chest radiography and echocar-diography. The results showed that despite Trypanosoma cruzi prevalence of 1.17% (128 patients), mainly in males aged 40 years or over, 70.8% of these patients, mainly males aged 19 to 39 years, demonstrated abnormalities that allowed the diagnosis of cardiopathy and/or esophagopathy. This once again corroborates the importance of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in urban centers.

This work reviews some applications of ab initio molecular orbital calculations to the elucidation of structures of interstellar molecules. The case of the CnNH (n=1, 3 and 5 ) carbenes is extensively analyzed and discussed. Theoretical conformational analysis and predicted values for the rotational constants and dipole moments of the singlet state of C5NH are reported for the first time and a comparison is performed with results previously obtained for C3NH and CNH.