Abstract Introduction: Various anthropic pressures affect the aquatic ecosystems of the foothills of Colombia. The response to environmental stressors is still unknown in bioindicator organisms such as Leptohyphidae. Objective: To determine the diversity of Leptohyphidae nymphs of the Quenane-Quenanito river, in two contrasting hydrological periods and its relationship with some physicochemical variables. Methods: In December (2014) and February (2015), organisms were collected with a Surber net at six stations along the current. Alpha and beta diversity was analyzed and redundancy analysis and generalized linear model were applied to establish the relationship between taxa and environmental variables. Results: Were identified 369 organisms belonging to four genera (Amanahyphes, Traverhyphes, Tricorythopsis, and Tricorythodes), two species, and eight morphospecies. Amanahyphes saguassu is reported for the first time for the Meta department. High diversity of Leptohyphidae nymphs was recorded in the transition to drought season and greater abundance in drought. Beta diversity indicated that the configuration of the assemblage changes spatially and temporally. Conclusions: Leptohyphidae organisms prefer fast habitats, particularly in the dry period where they find food (leaf litter, detritus) and shelter to establish themselves successfully; anthropic activities such as urbanization notably affect diversity. The high diversity recorded in this small river in the foothills of the plains reflects the need to increase this type of works and collection efforts of study material in the region.

Resumen Introducción: Varias presiones antrópicas sufren los ecosistemas acuáticos del piedemonte llanero en Colombia. La respuesta a estresores ambientales aún se desconoce en organismos bioindicadores como Leptohyphidae. Objetivo: Determinar la diversidad de ninfas de Leptohyphidae del río Quenane-Quenanito, en dos periodos hidrológicos contrastantes y su relación con algunas variables fisicoquímicas. Métodos: En diciembre (2014) y febrero (2015) se recolectaron organismos con red Surber en seis estaciones a lo largo del río. Se analizó la diversidad alfa y beta y se aplicó análisis de redundancia y modelos lineales generalizados con el fin de establecer la relación entre los taxones y las variables ambientales. Resultados: Se identificaron 369 organismos pertenecientes a cuatro géneros (Amanahyphes, Traverhyphes, Tricorythopsis y Tricorythodes), dos especies y ocho morfoespecies. Se reporta por primera vez para el departamento del Meta Amanahyphes saguassu. Se registró la mayor diversidad de ninfas en la transición a la sequía y la mayor abundancia en sequía. La diversidad beta señaló que la configuración del ensamblaje cambia a nivel espacial y temporal. Conclusiones: Los organismos de Leptohyphidae prefieren hábitats de corrientes, particularmente en el periodo de sequía, donde hallan alimento (hojarasca, detritos) y refugio para establecerse exitosamente; actividades antrópicas como la urbanización afectan notablemente la diversidad. La alta diversidad registrada en este pequeño río de piedemonte llanero refleja la necesidad de incrementar este tipo de trabajos y esfuerzos de recolección de material de estudio en la región.

Abstract Maize is considered the third most important grain crop in the world due to its economic, food and industrial interest. Throughout its phenology this crop is attacked by pests and diseases, which could have adverse effects on production. In order to control these problems, conventional management is generally used, causing ecological imbalances. For this reason, it is necessary to consider sustainable alternatives based on the knowledge of beneficial entomofauna. This research aimed to conduct a prospective analysis of the coccinelides associated with maize cultivation in the canton of Santa Ana, Ecuador. For this purpose, the coccinelides present under two different conditions were evaluated; with and without insecticide application. Five sampling techniques were used according to the research protocol and taxonomic classification was carried out. The data were interpreted using descriptive statistics, in addition, alpha and beta diversity was assessed. In the study, 297 individuals were found, gathered to: 1 order,1 family, 13 genera and 11 species. The greatest abundance was found in undisturbed conditions, determining that the most efficient trapping technique for their capture was the use of chromatic traps. This type of research is important to derive biological control programs in economically important crops.

Resumen El maíz es considerado el tercer cultivo de grano más importante del mundo debido a su interés económico, alimentario e industrial. A lo largo de su fenología este cultivo es atacado por plagas y enfermedades, que pueden generar efectos adversos sobre la producción. Para el control de estos problemas, generalmente se acude al manejo convencional, los cuales ocasionan desequilibrios ecológicos. Por esta razón, es necesario considerar alternativas sostenibles fundamentadas en el conocimiento de la entomofauna benéfica. Esta investigación tuvo por objetivo realizar un análisis prospectivo de los coccinélidos asociados al cultivo de maíz en el cantón Santa Ana, Ecuador. Para su efecto, se evaluaron los coccinélidos presentes en dos condiciones distintas: con y sin aplicación de insecticida. Se utilizaron cinco técnicas de muestreo, de acuerdo con el protocolo de investigación, y se procedió con la clasificación taxonómica. Los datos fueron interpretados mediante estadística descriptiva; además, se valoró la diversidad alfa y beta. En el estudio se encontraron 297 individuos, congregados a: 1 orden,1 familia, 13 géneros y 11 especies. La mayor abundancia se presentó en condiciones no intervenidas, determinándose que la técnica de trampeo más eficiente para su captura fueron las trampas cromáticas. Este tipo de investigación es importante para derivar programas de control biológico en cultivos de importancia económica.

RESUMEN Introducción: El desarrollo de vacunas seguras y eficaces contra el SARS-CoV-2 supuso un enorme reto para enfrentar la pandemia de la COVID-19. La aparición de nuevas variantes del SARS-CoV-2 representa un reto en la evaluación de la efectividad de las vacunas, diferentes candidatos vacunales y terapéuticos desarrollados por la comunidad científica. Objetivos: Caracterizar la diversidad genética de aislamientos virales cubanos en el periodo comprendido entre junio de 2020 y diciembre de 2022. Métodos: Se obtuvo el ARN de SARS-CoV-2 de 27 aislamientos a partir de sobrenadante de cultivo celular y se secuenció el gen S. Las secuencias generadas se emplearon para la identificación y posterior caracterización molecular de las variantes genéticas del virus mediante análisis filogenético y el uso de las herramientas disponibles en la base de datos GISEAD. Resultados: Las variantes detectadas en los aislamientos cubanos de SARS-CoV-2 estudiados se correspondieron a las identificadas en los estudios de vigilancia genómica realizados en las diferentes etapas pandémicas de la COVID-19 en Cuba. El 33,3 % de los aislamientos secuenciados correspondieron a los diferentes linajes de la variante Ómicron, seguido de la variante Beta B 1.351 (29,6 %), otros linajes de SARS-CoV-2 (25,9 %), Alfa B 1.1.7 (7,4 %) y Delta B.1.575 (3,7 %). Se detectó la mutación D614G en todos los aislamientos de SARS-CoV-2 estudiados. Conclusiones: La caracterización molecular de los aislamientos cubanos de SARS-CoV-2 tiene una elevada diversidad genética. Posibilita evaluar in vitro e in vivo los candidatos vacunales y agentes terapéuticos desarrollados por la industria biofarmacéutica cubana.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The development of safe and effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 posed a huge challenge to face the COVID-19 pandemic. The appearance of new variants of SARS-CoV-2 represents a challenge in evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines, different vaccine and therapeutic candidates developed by the scientific community. Objectives: Characterize and analyze the genetic diversity of Cuban viral isolates, in the period between June 2020 and December 2022. Methods: SARS-CoV-2 RNA was obtained from 27 isolates from cell culture supernatant and the S gene was sequenced. The generated sequences were used for the identification and subsequent molecular characterization of the genetic variants of the virus through phylogenetic analysis and the use of the tools available in the GISEAD database. Results: The variants detected in the Cuban SARS-CoV-2 isolates corresponded to those identified in the genomic surveillance studies carried out in the different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba. 33.3% of the sequenced isolates corresponded to the different lineages of the Omicron variant, followed by Beta B 1.351 (29.6%), other SARS-CoV-2 lineages (25.9%), Alpha B 1.1.7 (7.4%) and Delta B.1.575 (3.7%). The D614G mutation was detected in all SARS-CoV-2 isolates studied. Conclusions: The molecular characterization of the Cuban isolates of SARS-CoV-2 has a high genetic diversity. It makes it possible to evaluate in vitro and in vivo vaccine candidates and therapeutic agents developed by the Cuban biopharmaceutical industry.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research was to determine the alpha and beta diversity of mangrove trees in the Tumbes mangrove forest. The mangrove forest area was divided into three zones: A, B and C, in which 41 sampling points (PM) were taken. Mangrove trees were counted and measured, and the alpha diversity indices were determined: Shannon-Wiener (H'), Simpson (DS) and Pielou (J’), as well as the similarity of the PM. Beta diversity is determined with the indices: Jackard (IJ) and quantitative Sorensen (S). It is considered that the alpha diversity of the mangrove forest was low (H'=1.0260, SD =0.6158 and J’=0.9339), with zone A being the one with the lowest diversity (H'=0.3048, SD=0.8531 and J’=0.2774), due to its less anthropic impact and due to the dominance of Rhizophora mangle over the other species, it was observed that the PM were very similar within each zone, with lower diversity in zone A. The beta diversity evaluated using IJ was 1, indicating that the diversity of species does not change between the zones, while the S index showed that there is a greater change in diversity between zone A and the remaining zones. These results can allow local and regional authorities to make decisions to protect said mangrove forest. On the other hand, it would also be advisable to carry out research to determine the impact that alterations in mangrove species biodiversity may have on the organisms that inhabit this mangrove forest.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la diversidad alfa y beta de los árboles de mangle en el manglar de Tumbes. El área del manglar se dividió en tres zonas: A, B y C, en ellas se tomaron 41 puntos de muestreo (PM). Se contaron y midieron los árboles de mangle y se determinaron los índices de diversidad alfa: Shannon-Wiener (H’), Simpson (DS) y Pielou (J’), así como la similitud de los PM. La diversidad beta se determinó con los índices: de Jackard (IJ) y cuantitativo de Sorensen (S). Se determinó que la diversidad alfa del manglar fue baja (H’=1,0260, DS=0,6158 y J’=0,9339), siendo la zona A la de menor diversidad (H’=0,3048, DS=0,8531 y J’=0,2774), por su menor impacto antrópico y por el dominio de Rhizophora mangle sobre las otras especies, se observó que los PM fueron muy similares dentro de cada zona, con menor diversidad en la zona A. La diversidad beta evaluada mediante IJ fue de 1, indicando que la diversidad de especies no cambia entre las zonas, en tanto que el índice S mostró que hay un mayor cambio en diversidad entre la zona A y las restantes zonas. Estos resultados pueden permitir a las autoridades locales y regionales tomar decisiones a fin de poder proteger a dicho manglar. Por otro lado, también sería conveniente realizar investigación para determinar el impacto que la alteración de la biodiversidad de las especies de mangles pueda tener en los organismos que habitan en este manglar.

Abstract Similarly to other animal communities, the diversity of subterranean aquatic fauna is influenced by several factors and processes, such as habitat fragmentation, dispersion, environmental heterogeneity, and physical and chemical water characteristics. Here, we studied cave aquatic communities of the Alto Ribeira hydrographic basin, regarding troglobitic and non-troglobitic species, located in a single karst area to evaluate the influence of sub-basins in fauna differentiation. We investigated how abiotic variables (flow, electrical conductivity, temperature, pH, and substrate) influence the fauna composition and the contribution of beta diversity components (nestedness and turnover) in explaining communities’ dissimilarities. Fauna composition differed between sub-basins, as most species did not co-occur in different caves. Caves with higher flow and substrate diversity were the richest. In addition, each cave community was influenced by a unique set of abiotic variables. Dissimilarity among caves was mainly explained by turnover, and our findings suggest the restricted species distribution could be due to ecological (e.g., limited dispersion capacity, tolerance to abiotic variables), hydrogeological (e.g., dispersion barriers, isolation of sub-basins), and historical (e.g., colonization, paleoclimatic events) factors and processes. Therefore, different elements are responsible for determining the composition of cave aquatic communities in different sub-basins, reflecting the variability within a single karst area. processes fragmentation heterogeneity characteristics Here basin nontroglobitic non subbasins sub basins differentiation flow, (flow conductivity temperature pH nestedness turnover dissimilarities subbasins, basins, cooccur co occur richest addition e.g., eg e g (e.g. capacity variables, , variables) barriers sub-basins) colonization events Therefore e.g. (e.g e.g

Abstract: Aim We investigated the hypothesis that flood decreases the taxonomic and functional beta diversity of Chironomidae (Diptera) larvae among floodplain lakes, causing biotic homogenization. Methods We collected benthic samples using a modified Petersen grab in 18 lakes in a flood period (March 2011) and a drought period (September 2011) in the Upper Paraná River floodplain. We compared the taxonomic and functional beta diversity of Chironomidae among lakes in flood and drought periods using a multivariate dispersion analysis (PERMDISP). Results We found similar taxonomic and functional beta diversity of the Chironomidae between hydrological periods. Conclusions We did not find evidence of biotic homogenization due to flood pulse. Our findings suggest other mechanisms besides increasing connectivity and environmental similarity due to flood pulse that may structure the benthic community, such as variation in the identity of flood-tolerant morphospecies across lakes. Abstract Diptera (Diptera 1 March 2011 September PERMDISP. PERMDISP . (PERMDISP) community floodtolerant tolerant 201 (PERMDISP 20 2

Resumo: Objetivo Nós investigamos a hipótese que a cheia reduz a diversidade beta taxonômica e funcional de larvas de Chironomidae (Diptera) em lagoas de inundação causando homogeneização biótica. Métodos Coletamos amostras bentônicas usando uma draga do tipo Petersen modificado em 18 lagoas em um período de cheia (março de 2011) e um período de seca (setembro de 2011) na planície de inundação do alto rio Paraná. Nós comparamos a diversidade beta taxonômica e funcional nos períodos de cheia e de seca usando uma análise de dispersão multivariada (PERMDISP). Resultados Nós encontramos que a diversidade beta de Chironomidae foi similar entre os períodos hidrológicos. Conclusões Nós não encontramos evidência de homogeneização biótica devido à cheia. Nossos resultados sugerem outros mecanismos além do aumento da conectividade e da similaridade ambiental devido ao pulso de inundação estruturam a comunidade bentônica, tais como a variação na identidade das espécies tolerantes à cheia entre as lagoas. Resumo Diptera (Diptera 1 março 2011 setembro Paraná PERMDISP. PERMDISP . (PERMDISP) hidrológicos bentônica 201 (PERMDISP 20 2

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of 52 Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bovine mastitis isolates obtained from 37 dairy herds from the northwest of Portugal against antibiotics belonging to the β-lactam family, evaluate the detection of blaZ and mecA resistance genes, and study the diversity of positive isolates. The antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed by the disk diffusion method. The detection of blaZ and mecA genes was performed using specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the diversity of blaZ was evaluated by phylogenetic analysis. The antimicrobial susceptibility test showed a prevalence of phenotypic resistance by S. aureus of 52.0% against penicillin and ampicillin, 34.6% against oxacillin, 17.3% against amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid, and 21.1% against cefazolin. A prevalence of phenotypic intermediate resistance of 5.7% against penicillin, 9.6% against amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid, and 1.9% against ampicillin and cefazolin, respectively, was demonstrated. A 100.0% phenotypic susceptibility was found against piperacillin. Of the 52 S. aureus isolates, 35 (67.3%) were PCR positive for blaZ gene, and isolate 25 was positive for mecA gene. The phylogenetic analysis of partial blaZ gene S. aureus isolates consensus sequences were placed in two different clades, clade A (cluster A, A.1) and B (cluster B), all closely related to animal and/or human S. aureus strains. Isolate 2 appeared in the phylogenetic tree as the most divergent. This study indicates that blaZ resistance gene plays a role in β-lactam resistance in the tested bovine mastitis S. aureus isolates within dairy herds in the northwest of Portugal, especially in case of penicillin and ampicillin antibiotics that have shown a high phenotypic prevalence. Indeed, the proportion of bovine mastitis isolates with phenotypic resistance did not agree with the proportion of those identified for blaZ, as isolates with 100.0% of phenotypic susceptibility for all tested antibiotics also harbored blaZ. BlaZ phylogenetic analysis from S. aureus isolates showed diversity inside or between different herds in the northwest of Portugal. Piperacillin, as a suggestion, could be tested for S. aureus bovine mastitis treatment in the future to evaluate this new possibility of therapy. 5 S (S 3 βlactam β lactam family method (PCR 520 0 52.0 346 34 6 34.6 oxacillin 173 17 17.3 acid 211 21 1 21.1 cefazolin 57 7 5.7 96 9 9.6 19 1.9 respectively demonstrated 1000 100 100.0 piperacillin 67.3% 673 67 (67.3% clades cluster A.1 A1 B, , B) andor strains divergent Indeed Piperacillin suggestion therapy 52. 34. 17. 21. 5. 9. 1. 10 100. 67.3 (67.3 A. 67. (67. (67 (6 (

Abstract We evaluated the bird composition, forest dependence, trophic guilds and avian representativeness associated with 7, 10 and 15 years old reforestations and mature forest patches in order to verify the successional process and avian contribution to the forest restoration. Analyses revealed a segregation of bird composition with a gradual increasing in forest dependent species from 7 years to mature forest. Detrended Correspondence Analysis ranged from those birds often present in semi-open habitats to forest birds, canopy frugivorous and understory insectivorous as the successional stages progressed from the most recent reforestation to the most mature. Although 7 and 10 years of reforestation had the largest composition range, the more generalist, granivorous and forest independent birds, three years were enough to have different bird diversity between them. Avifauna of 15 years patches resembled most closely that of mature forest but still lacked 18 species. In this way, we addressed: 1) planting of herbaceous/shrub and freshy-fruited species in reforestations and; 2) establish riparian forest corridors along the Paraná river to connect these reforestation patches with mature forest. These measures will allow higher avian beta-diversity to maximize the diaspores dispersed by birds to expand and accelerate the rehabilitation of this threatened for forest. dependence 1 restoration semiopen semi open range generalist them way addressed herbaceousshrub herbaceous shrub freshyfruited freshy fruited 2 betadiversity beta

ABSTRACT Gallery Forests are narrow strips of tropical forests that occur along water courses. This vegetation type is common in Central Brazil and is extremely relevant for the biodiversity conservation, maintenance of ecological processes and water regulation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the woody vegetation in two gallery forests in the Federal District, called Ribeirão gallery forest (RGF) and Pitoco gallery forest (PGF). Fifty plots of 10 m x 10 m were sampled in each forest, and all trees with DBH ≥ 5 cm were measured. In each forest, we conducted analysis on phytosociological parameters, diameter and height distributions, and diversity indexes. We registered 1,571 woody individuals, belonging to 150 species, among which, 94 were recorded in the forest of Ribeirão (RGF) and 96 in the forest of Pitoco (PGF). Although only 40 species (26.7%) occurred in both forests, the Chao-Sorensen similarity index was 0.478, showing the high Beta diversity within these formations. The species richness of the two forests is above the average observed in other gallery forests in Brazil, with Shannon diversity index (H’) equal to 3.86 for RGF and 3.96 for PGF, and the Pielou evenness index (J’) equal to 0.85 and 0.87, respectively. The diametric distribution of both forests showed the reverse J-shaped pattern, suggesting communities with satisfactory regeneration. Floristic and structural distinctions both between and within forests, alongside the observed high richness, indicate great biological heterogeneity, in response to the different environmental conditions. This underscores the importance of maintaining ecological corridors to facilitate gene flow and species dispersal among different gallery forests. courses conservation regulation Therefore District (RGF PGF. PGF . (PGF) 1 measured parameters distributions indexes 1571 571 1,57 individuals 15 which 9 4 26.7% 267 26 7 (26.7% ChaoSorensen Chao Sorensen 0478 0 478 0.478 formations H (H’ 386 3 86 3.8 396 3.9 J (J’ 085 85 0.8 087 87 0.87 respectively Jshaped shaped pattern regeneration heterogeneity conditions (PGF 157 57 1,5 26.7 2 (26.7 047 47 0.47 (H 38 8 3. 39 (J 08 0. 1, 26. (26. 04 0.4 (26 (2 (

RESUMO Matas de galeria são faixas estreitas de florestas tropicais que ocorrem ao longo dos cursos d’água na região do Brasil central e são de extrema relevância para a conservação da biodiversidade, manutenção de processos ecológicos e regulação hídrica. Com o objetivo de caracterizar a vegetação lenhosa em dois trechos de matas de galeria no Distrito Federal, foi realizada amostragem em 1,0 ha, sendo 50 parcelas de 10 m x 10 m em cada trecho, onde foram mensuradas todas as árvores com DAP ≥ 5 cm. Para cada mata foram realizadas análises fitossociológicas, investigados os padrões de distribuição diamétrica e hipsométrica e analisados os índices de diversidade. Foram mensurados 1.571 indivíduos lenhosos, pertencentes a 150 espécies, dentre as quais 94 foram registradas na mata do Ribeirão (MR) e 96 na mata do Pitoco (MP). Apenas 40 espécies (26,7%) ocorreram em ambas as matas. O índice de similaridade Chao-Sorensen foi igual a 0,478, evidenciando a elevada diversidade Beta destas formações. A riqueza de espécies das duas matas está acima da média observada em outras matas de galeria no Brasil, com índice de Diversidade de Shannon (H’) igual a 3,86 para a MR e 3,96 para a MP, e a equabilidade de Pielou (J’) igual a 0,85 e 0,87, respectivamente. A distribuição diamétrica de ambas as matas apresentou padrão de J invertido, sugerindo comunidades com regeneração satisfatória. Diferenças florísticas e estruturais entre e dentro das matas, bem como a elevada riqueza encontrada, sugerem grande heterogeneidade biológica, em resposta às distintas condições ambientais dentro de cada trecho, o que reforça a importância da manutenção de corredores ecológicos para facilitar o fluxo gênico e a dispersão de espécies entre as diferentes áreas de matas de galeria. dágua d água biodiversidade hídrica Federal 1 0 1, ha trecho cm fitossociológicas 1571 571 1.57 lenhosos 15 9 (MR MP. MP . (MP) 4 26,7% 267 26 7 (26,7% ChaoSorensen Chao Sorensen 0478 478 0,478 formações H (H’ 386 3 86 3,8 396 3,9 (J’ 085 85 0,8 087 87 0,87 respectivamente invertido satisfatória encontrada biológica 157 57 1.5 (MP 26,7 2 (26,7 047 47 0,47 (H 38 8 3, 39 (J 08 0, 1. 26, (26, 04 0,4 (26 (2 (

Abstract The use of fertilizers affects not only the soil fertility and crop yield, but also significantly changes the taxonomic structure of the soil microbiocenosis. Here, based on stationary field experiment, we studied the influence of organo-mineral fertilizer (ОМF), modified by bacteria Bacillus subtilis, H-13 in comparison with different fertilizer systems (organic, mineral, organo-mineral) on (i) crop yield, (ii) physical and chemical properties, and (iii) alpha and beta diversity of the microbial community Albic Retisol (Loamic, Aric, Cutanic, Differentic, Ochric). The studies were carried out against the background of liming (рНКCl – 5.9) and without it (рНКCl – 5.1). The use of only one cattle farmyard manure was less effective than its co-application with mineral fertilizers in half doses. A similar effect was obtained when applying ОМF. In addition, the use of OMF contributes to a significant increase in the reserves of soil organic carbon in the soil layer 0-20 cm by 18%-32%. Using high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA variable V4 gene sequence libraries, 10.759 taxa from 456 genera were identified, assigned to 34 fila (31 bacterial and 3 archaeotic. Unilateral application of mineral fertilizers leads to a significant decrease in the alpha diversity of the structure of soil microbial communities (OTE (other things equal) and Shannon index). A clear clustering of the microbiota was found in the variants with and without the introduction of сattle farmyard manure. It is revealed that the taxonomic structure of the microbiocenosis is formed under the influence of two main factors: crop rotation culture and applied fertilizers. The type of cultivated crop determines the dynamics of the microbiota at the level of larger taxa, such as domains, and fertilizers affect the structure of the microbial community at alower taxonomic level (phyla, orders, bloodlines). On the basis of the Deseq analysis, marker taxa were identified, according to the share participation of which it is possible to determine the type of cultivated crop and fertilizers used in the experiment. Understanding the dynamics of taxa association and other influential factors can lead to the creation of universal systems of metagenomic indication, where tracking the dynamics of microbial communities will allow for a comprehensive assessment of the agroecological state of soils and timely decisions to prevent their degradation. yield Here experiment organomineral organo ОМF, ОМF , (ОМF) subtilis H13 H 13 H-1 organic, (organic i (i ii (ii properties iii (iii Loamic, Loamic (Loamic Aric Cutanic Differentic Ochric. Ochric . Ochric) рНКCl 5.9 59 5 9 5.1. 51 5.1 1 5.1) coapplication co doses addition 020 0 20 0-2 18%32%. 1832 18% 32%. 18 32 18%-32% highthroughput high throughput S V libraries 10759 10 759 10.75 45 identified 31 (3 archaeotic OTE equal index. index index) domains phyla, phyla (phyla orders bloodlines. bloodlines bloodlines) analysis indication degradation (ОМF H1 H- 5. 02 2 0- 18%32% 183 32% 18%-32 1075 75 10.7 4 ( 18%32 18%-3 107 7 10. 18%3 18%-

Resumo O uso de fertilizantes afeta não apenas a fertilidade do solo e o rendimento das culturas, mas também altera significativamente a estrutura taxonômica da microbiocenose do solo. Aqui, com base em experimento de campo estacionário, estudou-se a influência do fertilizante organomineral (FOM), modificado pela bactéria Bacillus subtilis (H-13), em comparação com diferentes sistemas de fertilizantes (orgânico, mineral, organomineral) em (i) rendimento da colheita, (ii) propriedades físicas e químicas, e (iii) diversidade alfa e beta da comunidade microbiana Albic Retisol (Loamic, Aric, Cutanic, Differentic, Ochric). O experimento foi conduzido sob duas condições: com calagem (pHKCl - 5,9) e sem calagem (pHKCl - 5,1). O uso apenas de esterco bovino foi menos eficaz do que sua coaplicação com fertilizantes minerais em metade das doses. Um efeito semelhante foi obtido ao aplicar FOM. Além disso, o uso de FOM contribui para um aumento significativo nas reservas de carbono orgânico do solo na camada de solo de 0-20 cm em 18%-32%. O sequenciamento de alto rendimento das bibliotecas de sequências do gene variável V4 do rRNA 16S identificou 10.759 táxons pertencentes a 456 gêneros, classificados em 34 filos (31 bacterianos e 3 arqueanos). A aplicação unilateral de fertilizantes minerais levou a uma diminuição significativa da diversidade alfa da estrutura das comunidades microbianas do solo (OTE [outras coisas iguais] e índice de Shannon). Foi observada uma aglutinação da microbiota nas variantes com e sem a aplicação de esterco bovino. O estudo revelou que a estrutura taxonômica da microbiocenose é formada sob a influência de dois fatores principais: cultura de rotação de culturas e fertilizantes aplicados. O tipo de cultura cultivada determina a dinâmica do microbiota ao nível de taxa maiores, como os domínios, e os fertilizantes afetam a estrutura da comunidade microbiana a um nível taxonômico inferior (filos, ordens, famílias). Com base na análise Deseq, foram identificados taxa marcadores, de acordo com a participação dos quais é possível determinar o tipo de cultura cultivada e os fertilizantes utilizados na experiência. A compreensão da dinâmica da associação de taxa e de outros fatores influentes pode levar à criação de sistemas universais de indicaçadores metagenômicos, onde o rastreio da dinâmica das comunidades microbianas permitirá uma avaliação abrangente do estado agroecológico dos solos e decisões oportunas para prevenir a sua degradação. Aqui estacionário estudouse estudou se FOM, , (FOM) H13, H13 H 13 (H-13) orgânico, (orgânico mineral i (i colheita ii (ii químicas iii (iii Loamic, Loamic (Loamic Aric Cutanic Differentic Ochric. Ochric . Ochric) condições pHKCl 5,9 59 5 9 5,1. 51 5,1 1 5,1) doses disso 020 0 20 0-2 18%32%. 1832 18% 32%. 18 32 18%-32% V S 10759 10 759 10.75 45 gêneros 31 (3 arqueanos. arqueanos arqueanos) OTE outras iguais Shannon. Shannon Shannon) principais aplicados maiores domínios filos, (filos ordens famílias. famílias famílias) Deseq marcadores experiência metagenômicos degradação (FOM H1 (H-13 5, 02 2 0- 18%32% 183 32% 18%-32 1075 75 10.7 4 ( (H-1 18%32 18%-3 107 7 10. (H- 18%3 18%- (H

Resumo: Objetivo O objetivo foi avaliar a diversidade beta de macroinvertebrados associados a macrófitas aquáticas em uma planície de inundação de um rio regulado por hidrelétrica. Testamos duas hipóteses: (1) macroinvertebrados associados a macrófitas aquáticas têm maior diversidade beta (em ambos os componentes turnover e nestedness) em áreas a jusante próximas ao Rio São Francisco se comparadas a áreas a montante, e (2) lagos próximos são mais similares, independente de sua posição em relação à barragem. Métodos Foram amostrados quatro lagos, sendo dois a montante (L1- natural e L2- regulado pela Pequena Central Hidrelétrica - PCH) e dois a jusante (L3, L4- não regulados pela PCH). Resultados Nossa primeira hipótese foi corroborada porque encontramos maior turnover no lago próximo ao Rio São Francisco (L4 a jusante), onde ocorre maior riqueza de espécies não nativas de moluscos, enquanto aninhamento foi mais importante nos lagos a montante e a jusante da PCH (L1, L2, L3). Nossa segunda hipótese também foi corroborada porque lagos mais próximos são mais similares do que lagos distantes. Finalmente, essas diferenças foram consistentes entre lagos para as macrófitas emergentes, com folhas flutuantes e submersas. Conclusões As macrófitas aquáticas são importantes habitats para macroinvertebrados na bacia do Rio Pandeiros, com maior diversidade beta no lago mais próximo ao Rio São Francisco. Resumo hidrelétrica hipóteses 1 (1 nestedness 2 (2 barragem L1 L (L1 L2 L3, L3 (L3 L4 PCH. . (L jusante, , jusante) moluscos L1, L3. L3) distantes Finalmente emergentes submersas Pandeiros (

Abstract: Aims We assessed the beta diversity of macroinvertebrates associated with aquatic macrophytes in a dam-regulated river floodplain. We tested two hypotheses: (1) macroinvertebrates associated with aquatic macrophytes have higher beta diversity (higher turnover and nestedness components) in the downstream areas closer to the São Francisco River compared to upstream sites; (2) closer lakes share a higher similarity of aquatic macroinvertebrates, disregarding their position relative to the dam. Methods We sampled four lakes, including two upstream (L1- natural and L2- regulated by a Small Hydropower Dam - SHD) and two downstream (L3, L4, unregulated) by the SHD. Results We corroborated our first hypothesis because we found a higher turnover of macroinvertebrates associated with aquatic macrophytes close to the São Francisco River (L4 downstream), where higher non-native mollusk species richness occurs, while we found higher nestedness upstream and downstream of the SHD (L1, L2, L3). We corroborated our second hypothesis, as closer lakes are more similar than distant lakes. Finally, these differences were consistent between lakes for emergent, floating leaf, and submerged aquatic macrophytes. Conclusions Aquatic macrophytes are essential habitats for macroinvertebrates in the Pandeiros River basin, with higher beta diversity in the lake closer to the São Francisco River. Abstract damregulated dam floodplain hypotheses 1 (1 components sites 2 (2 L1 L (L1 L2 L3, L3 (L3 L4 unregulated (L downstream, , downstream) nonnative non native occurs L1, L3. . L3) Finally emergent leaf basin (

RESUMEN Introducción: S. aureus ha emergido como una amenaza persistente, demostrando una notable habilidad para desarrollar resistencia a lo largo de la evolución de los antibióticos. Desde los primeros enfrentamientos con la penicilina hasta los desafíos actuales con cepas resistentes a la vancomicina y la daptomicina, el estudio de los mecanismos de resistencia de este patógeno ha adquirido una importancia crítica. Objetivos: documentar los cambios en los patrones de resistencia de S. aureus a lo largo del tiempo, además de identificar las etapas críticas en el desarrollo de la resistencia a diferentes antibióticos. Materiales y métodos: el proceso de selección de artículos revisados se llevó a cabo identificando artículos publicados entre 2010 y 2023. Se utilizaron varias bases de datos relevantes, incluyendo PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library y Scielo. Se incluyeron estudios observacionales, artículos de revisión y guías clínicas. Se desarrollaron estrategias de búsqueda específicas para cada base de datos utilizando palabras clave y términos de búsqueda relacionados con S. aureus y su resistencia antimicrobiana, así como los tipos de estudios de interés. Se extrajeron datos relevantes de los estudios seleccionados, incluyendo información sobre los patrones de resistencia, mecanismos de resistencia, impacto clínico y estrategias terapéuticas. Los datos recopilados se analizaron y sintetizaron para documentar los cambios en los patrones de resistencia de S. aureus a lo largo del tiempo y para identificar las etapas críticas en el desarrollo de la resistencia a diferentes antibióticos. Resultados: se incluyeron 100 artículos donde se evidencia una evolución temporal de la resistencia, desde las primeras cepas resistentes a la penicilina hasta las actuales cepas resistentes a la vancomicina y la daptomicina. Estos estudios proporcionaron un análisis detallado de los mecanismos moleculares clave que impulsan la resistencia antimicrobiana, tales como la producción de beta-lactamasas, las alteraciones en las proteínas de unión a penicilina y las modificaciones en la membrana celular. Los hallazgos destacan una evolución significativa en la capacidad de S. aureus para adaptarse a diferentes antibióticos a lo largo del tiempo, subrayando la complejidad y la diversidad de los mecanismos de resistencia desarrollados por esta bacteria. Conclusiones: la evolución de la resistencia de S. aureus ha seguido un patrón marcado por etapas críticas, desde la aparición de cepas productoras de penicilinasa tras la introducción de la penicilina, hasta el surgimiento de MRSA con la meticilina y de VISA y VRSA con la vancomicina. Estos cambios destacan la capacidad de adaptación de S. aureus a nuevas presiones antibióticas. La revisión subraya la necesidad urgente de desarrollar estrategias antimicrobianas innovadoras y sostenibles para controlar esta creciente amenaza. Comprender los mecanismos de resistencia es crucial para desarrollar enfoques más efectivos y personalizados en el tratamiento de las infecciones por este germen.

ABSTRACT Introduction: S. aureus has emerged as a persistent threat, demonstrating a remarkable ability to develop resistance throughout the evolution of antibiotics. From the first confrontations with penicillin to the current challenges with strains resistant to vancomycin and daptomycin, the study of the resistance mechanisms of this pathogen has acquired critical importance. Objectives: To document changes in S. aureus resistance patterns over time and identify critical stages in the development of resistance to different antibiotics. Materials and methods: The reviewed articles were selected by identifying articles published between 2010 and 2023. Several relevant databases were used, including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, and SciELO. Observational studies, review articles, and clinical guidelines were included. Specific search strategies were developed for each database using keywords and search terms related to S. aureus and its antimicrobial resistance as well as the types of studies of interest. Relevant data were extracted from the selected studies, including information on resistance patterns, resistance mechanisms, clinical impact, and therapeutic strategies. The collected data were analyzed and synthesized to document changes in S. aureus resistance patterns over time and identify critical stages in the development of resistance to different antibiotics. Results: One hundred articles were included where a temporal evolution of resistance is evident, from the first strains resistant to penicillin to the current strains resistant to vancomycin and daptomycin. These studies provided a detailed analysis of the key molecular mechanisms driving antimicrobial resistance, such as beta-lactamase production, alterations in penicillin-binding proteins, and cell membrane modifications. The findings highlight a significant evolution in the ability of S. aureus to adapt to different antibiotics over time, underscoring the complexity and diversity of resistance mechanisms developed by this bacterium. Conclusions: The evolution of S. aureus resistance has followed a pattern marked by critical stages, from the appearance of penicillinase-producing strains after the introduction of penicillin to the emergence of MRSA with methicillin and of VISA and VRSA with vancomycin. These changes highlight the ability of S. aureus to adapt to new antibiotic pressures. The review highlights the urgent need to develop innovative and sustainable antimicrobial strategies to control this growing threat. Understanding resistance mechanisms is crucial to developing more effective and personalized approaches for the treatment of infections caused by this germ.

Resumen: Antecedentes: El Parque Nacional El Chico (PNC), una de las primeras áreas naturales protegidas (ANP) en México, es relevante por los servicios ambientales y biodiversidad que alberga, por lo que es necesario conocer su flora. Preguntas: ¿Cuál es la riqueza y distribución de licopodios y helechos en los diferentes tipos de vegetación del PNC? ¿Cómo es la diversidad beta, en ambos grupos de plantas en el PNC, con respecto a otras ANP del estado de Hidalgo? Especies de estudio: Helechos y licopodios Sitio y años de estudio: Parque Nacional El Chico, 2008-2009, 2022 Métodos: Se recolectaron ejemplares en 18 localidades y siete tipos de vegetación y se determinaron a nivel de especie. Se estimó diversidad taxonómica, semejanza en composición de especies, diversidad beta y complementariedad, con técnicas estándar. Resultados: Se recolectaron 205 ejemplares que representan 63 especies de helechos y cinco de licopodios. Las familias representativas fueron Aspleniaceae, Dryopteridaceae, Polypodiaceae, Pteridaceae y Selaginellaceae (> 5 especies cada una). La riqueza fue alta en los bosques de Abies-Quercus, galería, Quercus y Abies (> 22 especies en cada uno). El número de especies por unidad de área fue elevado, comparado con otras ANP y regiones aledañas; la complementariedad fue alta con respecto a las dos ANP de mayor extensión territorial en Hidalgo. Conclusiones: El PNC alberga 60.2 % de las especies de licopodios y helechos de la cuenca de México, y presenta alta diversidad taxonómica y complementariedad, comparado con otras ANPs de la entidad, lo cual resalta su importancia como reservorio de biodiversidad.

Abstract Background: El Chico National Park (PNC), one of the first protected natural areas (ANP) in Mexico, is relevant for the environmental services and biodiversity it houses, so it is necessary to know its flora. Questions: What is the richness and distribution of lycophytes and ferns in the different types of vegetation in the PNC? How is the beta diversity, in both groups of plants in the PNC with respect to other ANP in Hidalgo State? Studied species: Ferns and lycophytes Study site and dates: El Chico National Park, 2008-2009, 2022. Methods: Specimens were collected in 18 localities and seven vegetation types, and determined to the species level. Taxonomic diversity, similarity in species composition, beta diversity and complementarity were estimated using standard techniques. Results: 205 specimens were collected, and 63 species of ferns and five of lycophytes were determined. The representative families were Aspleniaceae, Dryopteridaceae, Polypodiaceae, Pteridaceae, and Selaginellaceae (> 5 species each). Richness was high in Abies-Quercus, Gallery, Quercus, and Abies forests (> 22 species in each). The number of species per area unit was high, compared to other ANP and neighboring regions; the complementarity was high with respect to the two ANPs with the largest territorial extension in Hidalgo. Conclusions: The PNC is home to 60.2 % of the species of lycophytes and ferns in the Basin of Mexico, and presents high taxonomic diversity and complementarity, compared to other ANPs in the entity, which highlights its importance as a biodiversity reservoir.

Resumen Introducción: Rhizophora mangle se considera un nicho para microorganismos con enzimas degradantes potencialmente novedosas y complejas. Objetivo: Caracterizar poblaciones de Vibrio con métodos dependientes de cultivo, provenientes de muestras de sedimentos y de agua recolectadas a lo largo de un transecto de R. mangle compuesto por tres sitios. Métodos: Las cepas se caracterizaron según su distribución, diversidad, degradación de materia orgánica y parámetros ambientales. Resultados: Las densidades bacterianas estuvieron fuertemente asociadas con la temperatura y la salinidad. Un total de 87 secuencias de buena calidad que representan los aislamientos de los tres sitios se agruparon en 8 OTUs (Unidad taxonómica operativa). La asignación taxonómica indicó que los miembros dominantes eran Vibrionaceae. Los análisis de diversidad beta mostraron que las comunidades bacterianas se agruparon por fuente de la muestra en lugar de distribución espacial, y se encontró que la diversidad alfa era mayor en el agua que en los sedimentos. El 3 % de las cepas de muestras de agua fueron capaces de degradar carboxi-metilcelulosa con índices enzimáticos más bajos en comparación con el 4 % de las cepas de muestras de sedimentos que mostraron los índices enzimáticos más altos. Dos cepas identificadas como Vibrio agarivorans degradaron celulosa y agarosa, produciendo los índices enzimáticos más altos. Conclusiones: Encontramos mayor densidad bacteriana y diversidad en comunidades bacterianas de muestras de agua que en las de sedimento, con diferentes OTUs, incluyendo aquellos similares a Ferrimonas, Providencia, o Shewanella, que no fueron aislados en el sedimento. OTUs de Vibrio degradaron celulosa en ambos tipos de muestras. Los resultados del estudio resaltan la importancia de mangle rojo como hábitat de Vibrio y reservorio de fuentes potenciales de enzimas con aplicaciones biotecnológicas.

Abstract Introduction: Rhizophora mangle is considered an ecological niche for microorganisms with potentially novel and complex degrading enzymes. Objective: To characterize Vibrio populations using culture-dependent methods, using samples collected from sediments and water along a red mangrove transect composed of three sites. Methods: Strains were characterized according to their distribution, capacity to degrade of organic matter and other environmental parameters. Additionally the sequence diversity was assessed using 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: Bacterial densities were strongly associated with temperature and salinity. A total of 87 good-quality sequences representing the isolates from the three sites, were binned into eight OTUs (Operational taxonomic units). Taxonomic assignment indicated that the dominant members were Vibrionaceae. Beta diversity analyses showed that bacterial communities clustered by sample source rather than spatial distribution, and that alpha diversity was found to be higher in water than in sediment. Three percent of the strains from water samples could degrade carboxyl-methyl cellulose with the smallest enzymatic indexes compared to 4 % of the strains from sediment samples that showed the highest enzymatic indexes. Two strains identified as Vibrio agarivorans degraded cellulose and agarose, producing the highest enzymatic indexes. Conclusions: We found higher bacterial densities and diversity in the bacterial communities of the water samples compared to the sediment, with different OTUs including those similar to Ferrimonas, Providencia, or Shewanella which were not isolated in the sediment. Vibrio OTUs were shown to degrade cellulose in both sample types. The results of this study highlight the importance of red mangroves as Vibrio habitats and as reservoirs of potential enzyme sources with biotechnological applications.

Resumen Introducción: El aprovechamiento de materiales aluviales: arena, grava y cantos rodados de los lechos de ríos impacta directamente a la fauna silvestre asociada a ellos. Los más afectados son aquellos grupos de menor talla, ámbito hogareño pequeño y poca vagilidad, como los reptiles. Se seleccionó a este grupo como indicador del efecto de la instalación de graveras por su sensibilidad a la alteración de su hábitat. Objetivo: Determinar el impacto de la extracción de materiales aluviales en la diversidad y estructura de las comunidades de reptiles. Métodos: el estudio se realizó en las llanuras de inundación del río Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, México. Se establecieron seis parcelas de 300 x 25 m, tres en área de extracción de materiales aluviales y otras tres en áreas sin extracción. En estas dos condiciones contrastantes se realizó el inventario de reptiles. También se registraron variables relevantes del hábitat para reptiles. Se comparó la diversidad alfa y beta entre ambas condiciones. Resultados: Se registraron 27 especies. En el área con extracción se observó una menor riqueza y abundancia (14 especies y 390 individuos) que en el área sin extracción (26 especies y 1 205 individuos). El efecto negativo fue mayor en las serpientes, ocasionando una diferencia de 75 % en la riqueza, mientras que en los saurios fue del 32 %. La abundancia de reptiles estuvo correlacionada con los cuerpos de agua, la exposición al sol y la vegetación herbácea. Conclusiones: El establecimiento de las graveras tuvo un impacto negativo en la diversidad y abundancia de reptiles. El efecto negativo fue mayor en las serpientes, las cuales, desaparecieron del área de aprovechamiento de materiales aluviales.

Abstract Introduction: The use of alluvial materials (sand, gravel, and boulders from riverbeds) has a direct impact on the associated wildlife. The most affected are those species of smaller size, poor vagility and small home range, such as some reptiles. This group was selected as an indicator of the impact of gravel pit installation due to its sensitivity to habitat disturbance. Objective: To determine the effects of alluvial material extraction on the diversity and structure of the reptile communities in river areas where gravel pits are installed. Methods: The study was carried out in the floodplains of the Tehuantepec River, Oaxaca, Mexico. Six transects of 300 m with a search width of 25 m were established, three at alluvial material extraction areas and three at non-extraction areas. In these two contrasting conditions, an inventory of reptiles was made. Also, relevant variables of the habitat of reptiles were evaluated. The alpha and beta diversity were compared between both conditions. Results: We registered 27 reptile species. In the alluvial material extraction areas, we observe a lower richness and abundance (14 species and 390 individuals) compared to the non-extraction areas (26 species and 1 205 individuals). The negative effect was greater in snakes, causing a 75 % difference in richness, while in lizards it was 32 %. The abundance of reptiles was correlated with bodies of water, sun exposure and herbaceous vegetation. Conclusions: The establishment of gravel pits and removal of alluvial materials has a strong impact on the diversity and structure of reptile communities. The negative effect is greater on snakes, which disappeared from the area from the gravel pits were established.