The acetalization or transacetalization reactions produce acetals or ketals used in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and fuel additives. Besides synthesizing several products, the acetalization or transacetalization reactions can protect carbonyl groups, 1,2 and 1,3-diols in multi-step synthesis. This work studies the transacetalization of glycerol with 2,2-dimethoxypropane (2,2-DMP) to yield 2,2-dimethyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane (solketal) by catalyzing with USY, HBeta, and HZSM-5 zeolites under cleaner and mild reaction conditions (reaction temperature: 25 °C; 2,2-DMP/glycerol molar ratio: 1; reaction time: 1 h; and catalyst concentration: 0.05-5 wt.%). For catalyst concentration equal to or greater than 2,5 wt.%, glycerol conversion stabilized near 96-97% for the three zeolites tested. The product selectivities also assume a constant value, close to 97% for solketal. For the lowest concentration of catalyst, the influence of the zeolite properties on the glycerol conversion, such as acidity and the strong/weak acid site ratio, was observed. Concerning the selectivity of the products, the results suggested that it can be based on zeolite topology, active sites at the particle surface, and the relative amount of micro and mesoporous HBeta, the most selective catalyst for acetals production, was reused at least once without loss of activity and selectivity. cosmetics food pharmaceuticals additives products groups 12 2 1, 1,3diols 13diols diols 1,3 3 multistep multi step synthesis 2,2dimethoxypropane 22dimethoxypropane dimethoxypropane 2,2 2,2DMP 22DMP DMP (2,2-DMP 2,2dimethyl4hydroxymethyl1,3dioxolane 22dimethyl4hydroxymethyl13dioxolane dimethylhydroxymethyldioxolane dimethyl 4 hydroxymethyl dioxolane solketal (solketal USY HBeta HZSM5 HZSM 5 HZSM- temperature °C C 2,2DMP/glycerol 22DMPglycerol DMPglycerol DMP/glycerol ratio time h 0.055 0055 0.05 0 05 0.05- wt.%. wt wt.% . wt.%) 2, 9697% 9697 96 97 96-97 tested value strongweak strong weak observed topology surface production 3diols 13 2dimethoxypropane 22 2DMP 2dimethyl4hydroxymethyl1 3dioxolane 055 005 0.0 wt. 969 9 96-9 dimethylhydroxymethyl 2dimethyl4hydroxymethyl 00 0. 96-

ABSTRACT The development of aquaculture through the cultivation of what are considered unconventional species is an option with the potential to solve the problem of food scarcity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the zootechnical performance of juvenile Pomacea haustrum fed different commercial diets, and subjected to different levels of salinity. After seven P. haustrum spawn had hatched in the laboratory, the juveniles were randomly selected and transferred to the rearing containers. Two different commercial diets were offered: rabbit feed with a high proportion of ingredients rich in crude vegetable protein (VP), and dog food containing balanced levels of ingredients rich in crude vegetable and animal protein (MP). The selected juveniles were randomly stocked at different salinities (0, 2 and 4 parts per thousand - ppt). The experiment lasted 65 days. Twenty-one hours after the start of the experiment, 100% of the individuals reared at a salinity of 4 ppt had died. There was a significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) between the results for zootechnical performance (average final weight, weight gain, average final growth, specific growth rate, protein efficiency and apparent feed conversion) for animals reared in fresh water or at a salinity of 2 ppt, regardless of the type of diet. The origin of the protein in the diet had no significant effect on the zootechnical performance of the individuals; however, the salinity of the water impaired development of the animals in direct proportion to its concentration. scarcity P laboratory containers offered VP, VP , (VP) MP. MP . (MP) 0, 0 (0 ppt. ppt) 6 days Twentyone Twenty one 100 died p 0.05 005 05 gain rate conversion however concentration (VP (MP ( 10 0.0 00 1 0.

Abstract: Within the context of agricultural ecosystems, understanding the nutritional physiology of insects and their host plant preferences is essential for optimizing pest management strategies and improving crop production. In this study, we conducted an in-depth examination of the nutritional physiology of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the context of different host plants, specifically wheat varieties, in comparison to maize. Our investigation focused on key parameters, including the Relative Consumption Rate (RCR), Relative Growth Rate (RGR), and Efficiency of Conversion of Ingested food (ECI) of S. frugiperda fed on different wheat varieties including: Dilkash-20, Fakhar-E-Bhakkar-17, Subhani-21, Faisalabad-08, and Akbar-19 in comparison to maize (NK-6654). The results revealed that S. frugiperda displayed a significantly (P < 0.05) higher RCR (8.08 g/g/day), RGR (1.50 g/g/day), and ECI (25.1 %) when feeding on maize, followed by Fakhar-E-Bhakkar-17 (RCR =7.00 g/g/day, RGR =1.24 g/g/day and ECI =21.4 %) and Akbar-19 (RCR = 6.06 g/g/day, RGR = 1.04 g/g/day and ECI =19.7 %) wheat varieties after 1 week of feeding. The lowest values of all these nutritional parameters were recorded on the Dilkash-20 variety (RCR = 2.98 g/g/day, RGR = 0.38 g/g/day, and ECI = 7.94 %). These findings offer valuable insights into the nutritional interactions between S. frugiperda and the host plants, shedding light on potential implications for pest management strategies and crop patterns.

Resumen: En el contexto de los ecosistemas agrícolas, comprender la fisiología nutricional de los insectos y sus preferencias de plantas hospedantes es fundamental para optimizar las estrategias de manejo de plagas y mejorar la producción de cultivos. En este estudio, llevamos a cabo un examen en profundidad de la fisiología nutricional del gusano cogollero, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) en el contexto de diferentes plantas hospedantes, específicamente variedades de trigo, en comparación con el maíz. Nuestra investigación se centró en parámetros clave, incluida la Tasa de consumo relativo (RCR), la Tasa de crecimiento relativo (RGR) y la Eficiencia de conversión de los alimentos ingeridos (ECI) de S. frugiperda alimentada con diferentes variedades de trigo, incluidas: Dilkash-20, Fakhar-E-Bhakkar-17, Subhani-21, Faisalabad-08 y Akbar-19 en comparación con el maíz (NK-6654). Los resultados revelaron que S. frugiperda mostró un RCR (8.08 g/g/día), un RGR (1.50 g/g/día) y un ECI (25.1 %) significativamente mayores (P < 0.05) cuando se alimentaba de maíz, seguido por Fakhar-E-Bhakkar-17 (RCR = 7.00 g/g/día, RGR = 1.24 g/g/día y ECI = 21.4 %) y Akbar-19 (RCR = 6.06 g/g/día, RGR = 1.04 g/g/día y ECI = 19.7 %) variedades de trigo después de 1 semana de alimentación. Los valores más bajos de todos estos parámetros nutricionales se registraron en la variedad Dilkash-20 (RCR = 2.98 g/g/día, RGR = 0.38 g/g/día y ECI = 7.94 %). Estos hallazgos ofrecen información valiosa sobre las interacciones nutricionales entre S. frugiperda y las plantas hospedantes, arrojando luz sobre las posibles implicaciones para las estrategias de manejo de plagas y los patrones de cultivo.

Objective: To describe the early outcomes of resective colorectal surgery for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis (DIE) in women treated at private center over the past 6 years. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study presents the clinical evolution of surgically treated patients with colorectal resections for DIE diagnosis between 2016 and 2022 at Clínica INDISA. They were grouped into discoid resections (Group I) and segmental resections (Group II). Results: Of patients operated for DIE between 2016 and 2022, 160 underwent colorectal resections, with 56 in Group I and 104 in Group II. The demographic characteristics of both groups were similar, except for smoking habits, which showed a predominance in Group II. The analysis of surgical variables (approach type, conversion rate, anastomotic height, and protective ostomy) showed a similar distribution in both groups. Regarding postoperative outcomes, Group I showed a significant decrease in solid food resumption time, 2 vs 3 days (p = 0.001). The initiation of intestinal transit, hospitalization days, and presence of Clavien-Dindo complications >= 3 did not present significant differences between both groups. Discussion: Endometriosis significantly affects women worldwide, with limited evidence reporting colorectal surgery outcomes comparing both techniques, demonstrating that management in specialized centers yields better results. Conclusion: When comparing these two techniques of colorectal resection in DIE, we conclude that patients undergoing discoid resection have an earlier resumption of solid food intake without significant differences in the remaining studied variables.

Resumen Objetivo: Describir los resultados tempranos de la cirugía resectiva colorrectal por Endometriosis Infiltrante Profunda (EIP) en mujeres intervenidas en centro clínico privado, durante los últimos 6 años. Material y Método Estudio transversal que muestra la evolución clínica de pacientes intervenidas quirúrgicamente con resecciones colorrectales por diagnóstico de (EIP), entre los años 2016-2022 en Clínica Indisa. Se agruparon en resecciones discoidales (Grupo I) y segmentarias (Grupo II) Resultados: De los pacientes operados por (EIP) entre los años 2016 al 2022, 160 pacientes fueron sometidas a resecciones colorrectales, 56 en el Grupo I y 104 en el grupo II. Las características demográficas de ambos grupos fueron similares, con excepción del hábito tabáquico que mostró un predominio en el Grupo II. El análisis de las variables quirúrgicas (tipo de abordaje, tasa de conversión, altura de la anastomosis y ostomía de protección) mostró una distribución similar en ambos grupos. En relación a la evolución postoperatoria, el Grupo I presentó una disminución significativa en el tiempo de realimentación con sólidos de 2 vs 3 días (p = 0,001). El inicio del tránsito intestinal, días de hospitalización y presencia de complicaciones Clavien-Dindo > = 3, no presentó diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos. Discusión: La endometriosis afecta, significativamente, a mujeres en todo el mundo, existiendo escasa evidencia que reporte los resultados de las cirugías colorrectales que comparen ambas técnicas, demostrando que el manejo en centros especializados tiene mejores resultados. Conclusión: Al comparar estas dos técnicas de resección colorrectal en DIE, concluimos que los pacientes operados por resección discoidal tienen una realimentación más temprana sin diferencias significativas en el resto de las variables estudiadas.

RESUMEN La producción de cuyes forma parte de la ancestralidad de los países andinos, por el aporte socioeconómico y a la seguridad alimentaria. Con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto de la procedencia de estos animales en los parámetros fenotípicos, morfométricos y productivos destinados a la reproducción, se seleccionaron 30 cuyes de diferentes procedencias, divididos en grupos de 10 animales en un diseño completamente al azar. El experimento se desarrolló en la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Se evaluaron variables morfométricas, fenotípicas y productivas. Los resultados mostraron que los animales procedentes de la Granja Matilde alcanzaron los mayores perímetros torácico con 16,40 cm, para el largo del total del cuerpo fueron mayores los cuyes procedentes de cuerpo del Chimborazo. Por su parte, el pelaje con mayor representación fue el de tipo 1. Para los indicadores productivos los mayores pesos (667,20 g) los reflejaron los animales procedentes de Cotopaxi, sin diferencias respecto a los del Chimborazo (665,4 g). La mejor conversión la mostraron los cuyes originarios del Chimborazo con 3,71. Se concluyó que las características morfométricas variaron en dependencia de la zona de procedencia de los animales. Las mayores diferencias se apreciaron para el perímetro torácico y el largo total del cuerpo. Así, el tipo de pelaje, la cantidad de miembros y la presencia de remolinos mostraron variabilidad según la zona de origen. Los indicadores productivos se influenciaron por la procedencia de los animales; el mejor comportamiento lo mostró de forma general la localidad del Chimborazo.

ABSTRACT The production of guinea pigs is part of the ancestry of Andean countries due to its socioeconomic contribution and its role in food security. With the aim of evaluating the effect of the origin of these animals on the phenotypic, morphometric, and productive parameters intended for reproduction. Thirty guinea pigs from different origins were selected and divided into groups of 10 animals in a completely randomized design. The experiment was conducted at the Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Morphometric, phenotypic, and productive variables were evaluated. The results showed that the animals from Granja Matilde achieved the highest thoracic perimeters with 16.40 cm, while the guinea pigs from Chimborazo had the greatest total body length. Additionally, the most common type of fur was type 1. For the productive indicators, the highest weights (667.20 g) were observed in the animals from Cotopaxi, with no significant differences compared to those from Chimborazo (665.4 g). The best feed conversion was shown by the guinea pigs from Chimborazo with a ratio of 3.71. It was concluded that the morphometric characteristics varied depending on the origin of the animals. The greatest differences were observed in the thoracic perimeter and total body length. Likewise, the type of fur, the number of limbs, and the presence of swirls showed variability depending on the region of origin. The productive indicators were influenced by the origin of the animals; overall, the best performance was shown by the locality of Chimborazo.

ABSTRACT After 60 days of experimentation, the effect of three diets based on chemical silage (CHS) and black bean sprouts (BS) was evaluated (DC = control diet; D1 = CHS; D2 = BS; D3 = CHS+BS) on enzymatic defense (activity of superoxide dismutase, SOD, and catalase, CAT) in the liver of tilapia, and production parameters (weight gain, protein efficiency rate, survival, feed conversion factor), prior chemical characterization of CHS, BS and the experimental diets (proximate chemical analysis, amino acids, fatty acids, anti-nutritional substances, total phenols (TPH), total flavonoids (TFl) and antioxidant capacity (AC). A randomized block design was applied with three replications using 120 masculinized GIFT tilapia juveniles of average weight of 9.6 ± 0.12 g. TPH, TFlv, and AC were analyzed by Pearson, and correlation coefficient, enzymatic activity, and productive parameters were evaluated with a one-way ANOVA and a Tukey post-hoc test (95%). Survival was 100% in all treatments and there were significant differences (p<0.05) in the effect on diets. The best diet in growth and production parameters in the fish was D3, suggesting a synergy between the components of CHS and BS. This last component was a source of antioxidants that improved SOD and CAT activities, promising health promotion. D3 represents an alternative food for the growth and health promotion of tilapia, prior challenge testing and evaluation with adverse factors, and verifying its efficiency in the following growth stages under real conditions.

RESUMEN Después 60 días de experimentación se evaluó el efecto de tres dietas a base de ensilado químico (EQ) y germinado de frijol negro (GF) (DC = dieta control; D1 = EQ; D2 = GF; D3 = EQ+GF) sobre la defensa enzimática (superóxido dismutasa, SOD, y catalasa, CAT ) del hígado de tilapias y los parámetros de producción (ganancia de peso, tasa de eficiencia proteica, sobrevivencia, factor de conversión alimenticia), previa caracterización química del EQ, GF y las dietas experimentales (análisis químico proximal, aminoácidos, ácidos grasos, sustancias antinutrionales, fenoles totales (CFT), flavonoides totales (FlvT) y capacidad antioxidante (CA). Fue aplicado un diseño de bloques al azar con tres réplicas utilizando 120 juveniles de tilapia var GIFT masculinizados con peso promedio 9.6 ± 0.12 g. El CFT, FlvT y CA fueron analizados mediante Pearson y coeficiente de correlación, la actividad enzimática y parámetros productivos con ANOVA de una vía y a posteriori Tukey (95%). La sobrevivencia fue 100% en todos los tratamientos y hubo diferencias significativas (p<0.05) del efecto entre las dietas, siendo la D3 la mejor en crecimiento y parámetros de producción en los peces, sugiriendo una sinergia entre los componentes del EQ y el GF. Este último fue una fuente de antioxidantes que mejoró las actividades SOD y CAT, prometiendo promoción de la salud. La D3 representa una alternativa alimenticia para el crecimiento y promoción de la salud de la tilapia, previa prueba de desafío y evaluación con factores adversos, y comprobar su eficiencia en las siguientes etapas de crecimiento bajo condiciones reales.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to contribute with methodologies to recover mauri (Trichomycterus dispar) populations and to the diversification of aquaculture in the Puno, Peru region. In total, 300 mauri specimens were used from the artificial reproduction of Villa Santiago - Pomata, in Puno, Peru. A culture system was conditioned and the acceptance of microsphere balanced food for the mauri was evaluated from the larval stage to 60 days of culture. Likewise, the growth of the fish was determined for 365 days. The incubation and obtaining of fingerlings were carried out at the facilities of the Peruvian Sea Institute (IMARPE), Puno headquarters. During stomach dissection at 45 days, less than 50% pellets were observed in the stomach contents; however, after 60 days, this percentage increased to more than 50%, even reaching 100%. This occurred when the fish had an average size and weight of 2.14 cm and 0.061 g, respectively. This stage was considered the beginning of the use of balanced food. At the end of the study (365 days) the mauri had an average size and weight of 4.87 cm and 0.712 g, respectively. The specific growth rate (SGR) was between 0.83 and 1.5, while the feed conversion factor was between 1 to 1.5. The study shows that the species has potential for cultivation in an intensive system, as well as for repopulation in the juvenile stage.

RESUMEN El objetivo del trabajo fue aportar con metodologías para recuperar las poblaciones de mauri (Trichomycterus dispar) y a la diversificación de la acuicultura en la región Puno - Perú. Se utilizaron 300 ejemplares de mauri provenientes de la reproducción artificial de Villa Santiago - Pomata, en Puno, Perú. Se acondicionó un sistema de cultivo y se evaluó el consentimiento de alimento balanceado microesferizado para el mauri desde la etapa larval hasta 60 días de cultivo. Asimismo, se determinó el crecimiento de los peces durante 365 días. Durante la disección de estómago a los 45 días, se observó menos del 50% de pellets en el contenido del estómago; sin embargo, a los 60 días, este porcentaje aumentó a más del 50%, llegando incluso al 100%. Esto ocurrió cuando los peces tenían una talla y peso promedio de 2.14 cm y 0.061 g, respectivamente. Esta etapa se consideró como el inicio del uso de alimento balanceado. Al término del estudio (365 días) el mauri presentó una talla y peso promedio de 4.87 cm y 0.712 g, respectivamente. La tasa de crecimiento específico (TCE) fue entre 0.83 y 1.5, en tanto que el factor de conversión alimenticia estuvo entre 1 a 1.5. El estudio demuestra que la especie posee un potencial para el cultivo en sistema intensivo, así como para realizar repoblamientos en la etapa juvenil.

ABSTRACT. Food production in a sustainable way is based on the association between animals and vegetables to minimize costs, environmental impact, and the use of insums in the breeding process. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of pumpkin seed flour (Cucurbita pepo L.) in the diet on the performance of early-stage pigs and the reduction of endoparasites in a commercial rearing system. The experimental design was completely randomized, with three treatments and six replicates, and the experimental unit consisted of two animals, totaling 36 animals. The treatments were the basal diet and two levels of inclusion of pumpkin seed: 5 and 10%. The animals were of the Agroceres line, with 42 days of age and an average weight of 12 kg. The animals and rations were weighed at the beginning and at the end of the 35-day experimental period to obtain the performance variables. A bromatological analysis was performed to evaluate the composition of pumpkin seed and for parasitic analysis, feces were collected individually from the animal. There was no significant effect for the Tukey test at the level of 5% probability, of the inclusion of pumpkin seed flour on in the parameters of weight gain and feed conversion. Was observed the reduction of helminth eggs present in feces using egg count and oocysts per gram of feces (OPG), performed at the beginning and end of the experiment. It is indicated the inclusion of 10% of pumpkin flour in the feeding of pigs in the initial phase by reducing contamination by verminosis and does not alter animal performance. ABSTRACT costs impact process Cucurbita L. L earlystage early stage system randomized replicates 3 10 line 4 1 kg 35day day 35 variables probability conversion OPG, OPG , (OPG) experiment (OPG

Short-chain chiral esters are important constituents in natural fruit flavors, as well as in food and pharmaceutical industries. Different chemical and bio-catalytic routes are used for their synthesis, but the use of simultaneous techniques has not been much explored, as combinatorial synthesis and bio-catalysis in continuous-flow systems. Here, the objective was to synthesize chiral esters typically found in fruit flavors, to obtain chemical libraries with high conversion and enantiomeric excess, using combinations of these three techniques. Combinatorial synthesis in continuous-flow coil-type reactors with fix bed was used in the esterification of the secondary alcohols 2-butanol (1a), 2-pentanol (1b), 3-hexanol (1c), 2-heptanol (1d) and 2-octanol (1e) with acetic (2) and propanoic (3) acids. A surface-response method was applied to optimize the reaction conditions. Conversions were above 88% after 60 min for the reaction with chemical catalysts in continuous-flow reactors compared to 85%, but after 120 min, when conventional batch processes were used. By applying a biocatalyst, a chemical library of R acetates was prepared, with conversions over 48% after 48 h for batch and 40% after only 70 min for continuous flow reactions. It was observed that both enzymatic and homogeneous chemical catalysis showed to be viable for the chiral esters. Shortchain Short chain flavors industries biocatalytic bio catalytic explored biocatalysis continuousflow systems Here excess coiltype coil type 2butanol butanol 2 1a, 1a , (1a) 2pentanol pentanol 1b, 1b b (1b) 3hexanol hexanol 3 1c, 1c c (1c) 2heptanol heptanol 1d d (1d 2octanol octanol 1e e (1e (2 (3 acids surfaceresponse surface response conditions 88 6 85 85% 12 biocatalyst prepared 4 40 7 reactions (1a (1b (1c ( 8 1

ABSTRACT Two investigations were developed. The first experiment was to determine the metabolizability of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf meal. 120 slow-growing, 21-day-old chickens were used. The experimental period was seven days, four for adaptation to diets and three for collection of excreta. The Moringa leaf presented values for apparent metabolizability coefficients of dry matter, crude protein, crude energy and neutral detergent fiber, as well as apparent metabolizable energy and corrected metabolizable energy for a nitrogen balance, of 49.77%, 44.48%, 46.26% and 53.02%, and 2,334 kcal/kg, 2,159 kcal/kg respectively. The second experiment was to evaluate the inclusion of Moringa leaf meal in the diets of two hundred and forty slow-growing chickens from one to 80 days of age on performance, carcass characteristics, biometrics of digestive organs and meat color. The experimental design was completely randomized with four treatments (0.75%; 1.50%; 2.25% and 3.00% inclusion of the Moringa leaf), six repetitions and ten chickens per experimental unit; the inclusion levels of the Moringa leaf did not influence (p> 0.05) feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion, final weight at 30, 60 and 80 days, carcass, noble cut yields and meat color. The inclusion of Moringa leaf meal can be used up to the 3% level in slow-growing chicken diets, without affecting the productive performance of these animals. developed oleifera 12 slowgrowing, slowgrowing slow growing, growing 21dayold dayold 21 day old excreta matter protein fiber balance 4977 49 77 49.77% 4448 44 48 44.48% 4626 46 26 46.26 5302 53 02 53.02% 2334 2 334 2,33 kcalkg kcal kg 2159 159 2,15 respectively 8 characteristics color 0.75% 075 0 75 (0.75% 1.50% 150 1 50 225 25 2.25 300 3 00 3.00 leaf, , leaf) unit p> p (p 0.05 005 05 intake gain conversion 30 6 animals 497 4 7 49.77 444 44.48 462 46.2 530 5 53.02 233 33 2,3 215 15 2,1 0.75 07 (0.75 1.50 22 2.2 3.0 0.0 49.7 44.4 46. 53.0 23 2, 0.7 (0.7 1.5 2. 3. 0. 49. 44. 53. (0. 1. (0 (

RESUMO Duas investigações foram desenvolvidas. O primeiro experimento foi para determinar a metabolizabilidade da farinha de folhas da moringa (Moringa oleifera), foram utilizadas 120 frangos de crescimento lento com 21 dias de idade, o período experimental foi de sete dias, quatro para adaptação às dietas e três para coleta de excretas; a folha de moringa apresentou valores para coeficientes de metabolizabilidade aparente de matéria seca, proteína bruta, energia bruta e fibra em detergente neutro, e energia metabolizável aparente, e energia metabolizável corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio de 49.77%, 44.48%, 46.26% e 53.02% e 2,334 kcal/kg, 2,159 kcal/kg, respectivamente. O segundo experimento teve como objetivo avaliar a inclusão de farinha de folha de moringa em dietas de duzentos e quarenta frangos de crescimento lento de um a 80 dias de idade sobre o desempenho, características de carcaça, biometria dos órgãos digestivos e cor da carne; o delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos (0.75%; 1.50%; 2.25% e 3.00% de inclusão de folha de moringa), seis repetições e dez frangos por unidade experimental; os níveis de inclusão da folha de moringa não influenciaram (p>0,05) o consumo de ração, ganho de peso, conversão alimentar, peso final aos 30, 60 e 80 dias, carcaça, rendimento de cortes nobres e cor da carne. A inclusão de farelo de folhas de moringa pode ser utilizada até o nível de 3% em rações para frangos de crescimento lento, sem afetar o desempenho produtivo desses animais. desenvolvidas Moringa oleifera, oleifera , oleifera) 12 2 excretas seca neutro 4977 49 77 49.77% 4448 44 48 44.48% 4626 46 26 46.26 5302 53 02 53.02 2334 334 2,33 kcalkg kcal kg kcal/kg 2159 159 2,15 respectivamente 8 carcaça carne 0.75% 075 0 75 (0.75% 1.50% 150 1 50 225 25 2.25 300 3 00 3.00 moringa, moringa) p>0,05 p005 p 05 (p>0,05 ração alimentar 30 6 animais 497 4 7 49.77 444 44.48 462 46.2 530 5 53.0 233 33 2,3 215 15 2,1 0.75 07 (0.75 1.50 22 2.2 3.0 p>0,0 p00 (p>0,0 49.7 44.4 46. 53. 23 2, 0.7 (0.7 1.5 2. 3. p>0, p0 (p>0, 49. 44. 0. (0. 1. p>0 (p>0 (0 p> (p> ( (p

Abstract As the largest carbon reservoir in terrestrial ecosystems, soils play a critical role in food production, mitigation and adaption to climate change, and sustainability of agroecosystems. In this context, the aim of this study is to estimate variations in soil carbon stocks resulting from land use and management changes in different biomes that compose the Bacia Estendida do Rio São Francisco (BESF - Extended São Francisco River Basin), between 1985 and 2017. For this, remote sensing data and information from the IBGE agriculture and livestock census were used, in addition to emission factors to estimate soil organic carbon (SOC) changes. The results indicate that BESF had about 5.70 million ha degraded in the analyzed period, in addition to an increase of 0.72 Tg C year-1 in SOC stocks. The sub-medium São Francisco River basin recorded the highest SOC gain, with an increase of 0.54 Tg C ha-1; on the other hand, the sub-medium São Francisco River sub-basin had the greatest SOC losses, with an estimated reduction of 0.07 Tg C year-1. In short, this study provides important evidence on changes in SOC stocks in the region, emphasizing the importance of native vegetation conversion to agriculture and livestock systems under sustainable soil management for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining soil quality. ecosystems production change agroecosystems context Basin, Basin , Basin) 198 2017 used (SOC 570 5 70 5.7 period 072 0 72 0.7 year1 year 1 year- submedium sub medium gain 054 54 0.5 ha1 ha-1 hand subbasin losses 007 07 0.0 year1. 1. short region quality 19 201 57 7 5. 0. 05 ha- 00 20 2

ABSTRACT. The Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most deleterious pests of popcorn and the identification of resistant genotypes is determinant in breeding programs. The objective of this study was to select popcorn genotypes resistant to S. frugiperda and the key traits related to the identification of resistance. The popcorn varieties UEM J1, Composto Márcia, Arachida, Composto Gaúcho, and Zapalote Chico (resistant check) were evaluated in a completely randomized design with 100 replications. The experimental unit consisted of one Petri dish, containing plant material and a caterpillar The following traits were evaluated: larval stage duration (LSt), food intake weight(IW), final larva weight (FW), mean larva weight (MW), feces (F), assimilated (A) and metabolized food weight (M), relative consumption rate (RCR), relative metabolic rate (RMR), relative growth rate (RGR), conversion efficiency of ingested food (CEI), apparent digestibility (AD), conversion efficiency of digested food (CED), and leaf area consumed (LAC). The diagnosis of multicollinearity, analysis of canonical variables, genetic divergence, hierarchical clustering, factor analysis and canonical correspondence analysis were carried out to perform multivariate analysis. After the multicollinearity test, the traits FW, IW, RCR, AD, and LAC were maintained for further analysis. The traits IW, FW and AD were determinant in the resistance by antixenosis expressed by the varieties Zapalote Chico and Arachida, for the varieties Composto Gaúcho and Composto Márcia the determining characteristics were RCR and LAC and for the variety UEM J1 the variable LAC showed greater importance. Variety Arachida was considered resistant to S. frugiperda by antixenosis and can be used in the future as a source of favorable alleles to breed resistant popcorn hybrids. The traits relative consumption rate, apparent digestibility and leaf area consumed were considered key traits in the identification of resistance against S. frugiperda in popcorn genotypes. ABSTRACT programs S J check 10 replications dish LSt, LSt , (LSt) weightIW, weightIW IW weight(IW) (FW) MW, MW (MW) F, F (F) A (A M, M (M) (RCR) RMR, RMR (RMR) RGR, RGR (RGR) CEI, CEI (CEI) (AD) CED, CED (CED) LAC. . (LAC) variables divergence clustering test importance hybrids 1 (LSt weight(IW (FW (MW (F (M (RCR (RMR (RGR (CEI (AD (CED (LAC

ABSTRACT. Cotesia flavipes parasitizes Diatraea saccharalis, a pest that causes major losses to sugarcane production. The mass production of C. flavipes and its subsequent release onto sugarcane is one form of biological control of D. saccharalis. An essential factor for successfully fighting this pest is the development of host diets that can increase the efficiency of C. flavipes production. Palm oil contains saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated linoleic acid. However, little is known about the effects of palm oil on C. flavipes production in the laboratory. Different concentrations of palm oil were added to the D. saccharalis diet and its nutritional indices were analyzed. Subsequently, the production and sex ratio of C. flavipes were determined. Our results indicated that the addition of higher palm oil concentrations to an artificial diet generated a high relative consumption rate (RCR) in D. saccharalis, and consequently a high relative metabolic rate (RMR), which resulted in a lower production of the parasitoid. In contrast, the lowest palm oil concentration in the artificial diet generated a low RMR and resulted in high-efficiency conversion of ingested food (ECI), enabling D. saccharalis to yield more C. flavipes. This suggests that palm oil influences the quantity of D. saccharalis ingested, which determines the number of C. flavipes that will be generated. In this study, supplementation of a D. saccharalis diet with 0.25% palm oil increased the production of C. flavipes. Therefore, this level of palm oil supplementation can aid in the production of C. flavipes on a laboratory-scale. Further research, including increasing the number of parasitoids, must be performed to mass-produce the augmentative releases of C. flavipes to manage D. saccharalis. ABSTRACT C D acids acid However laboratory analyzed Subsequently determined RCR (RCR RMR, , (RMR) parasitoid contrast highefficiency ECI, ECI (ECI) study 025 0 25 0.25 Therefore laboratoryscale. laboratoryscale scale. scale laboratory-scale research parasitoids massproduce produce (RMR (ECI 02 2 0.2 0.

Abstract Agriculture has become multifunctional, its task is no longer only the production of healthy food, but it has also expanded with the functions of regional development, landscape management, environmental protection and tourism. This research seeks to explore the multifaceted nature of agriculture, extending beyond traditional food production, by investigating the interconnectedness of various functions, including energy conversion, utilization, and job creation, within the cohesive framework of rural development. According to another claim, agriculture cannot solve the problems of employment and job creation, but at the same time, it forms an economic basis for the quality of the cultural environment. Food production, energy conversion, use, and job creation systems form the unified structure of rural development. Their properties and characteristics, which are embodied in projects, can be interpreted in a system. This way of thinking prevails and strengthens even more when we examine spatial environments adjacent to borders since the connecting role and nature of development processes can be demonstrated for different social, economic and natural environments and its validity can be examined in adaptive solutions. multifunctional management tourism conversion utilization claim time environment use characteristics projects system social solutions

Resumo A agricultura tornou-se multifuncional, e sua tarefa deixou de ser apenas a produção de alimentos saudáveis para também expandir-se com as funções de desenvolvimento regional, gestão paisagística, proteção ambiental e turismo. Esta investigação procura explorar a natureza multifacetada da agricultura, indo além da produção alimentar tradicional, investigando a interligação de várias funções, incluindo a conversão de energia, a utilização e criação de emprego, no quadro coeso do desenvolvimento rural. De acordo com outra afirmação, a agricultura não pode resolver os problemas de trabalho e de criação de emprego, mas, ao mesmo tempo, constitui a base econômica para a qualidade do ambiente cultural. Os sistemas de produção de alimentos, conversão de energia, utilização e criação de emprego formam a estrutura unificada do desenvolvimento rural. Suas propriedades e características, incorporadas nos projetos, podem ser interpretadas em um sistema. Esta forma de pensar prevalece e fortalece-se ainda mais quando examinamos ambientes espaciais adjacentes às fronteiras, uma vez que o papel de ligação e a natureza dos processos de desenvolvimento podem ser demonstrados para diferentes ambientes sociais, econômicos e naturais, e a sua validade pode ser examinada em soluções adaptativas. tornouse tornou se multifuncional expandirse expandir regional paisagística turismo tradicional energia rural afirmação mas tempo cultural características projetos sistema fortalecese fortalece fronteiras sociais naturais adaptativas

Resumo A salinidade é um dos parâmetros ambientais mais críticos em relação à fisiologia dos peixes, modificando a ingestão de alimentos e o desempenho de crescimento em muitas espécies. O presente estudo investigou os efeitos de diferentes níveis de salinidade no desempenho de crescimento, alimentação e sobrevivência de jovens espécies de robalos asiáticos Lates calcarifer, as quais foram criadas sob salinidade 0 (T1), 5 (T2), 22 (T3), 36 (T4) e 42 (T5) ppt. Aproximadamente 830 indivíduos de peixes com peso médio de 1,24 ± 0,52 g foram distribuídos aleatoriamente (166 peixes / tanque) em cinco tanques de concreto (cada tanque tinha 30 × 6 × 4 pés (9,1 x 1,8 x 1,2 metros), com volume de 19,12 litros) por 40 dias. Os peixes foram inicialmente alimentados com uma dieta contendo 42% de proteína bruta a uma taxa de 6% do seu peso corporal por dia. Os resultados mostraram que o nível de salinidade teve um efeito significativo no ganho de peso (GP), ganho de peso médio diário (GPMD), taxa de crescimento específico (TCE), taxa de conversão alimentar (TCA), taxa de sobrevivência (TS), biomassa total e índices de saúde (p < 0,05). O maior GP (39,11 ± 1,49 g), GPMD (1,00 ± 0,12 g), TCE (8,74 ± 0,03% d-1) e o menor TCA (0,96 ± 0,20) foram observados com o tratamento T3, que foi significativamente superior em comparação com os outros tratamentos (p < 0,05). Entre os índices de saúde, os maiores índices hepatossomáticos e viscerossomáticos foram encontrados no tratamento T3, significativamente superior do que os demais grupos (p < 0,05). Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os tratamentos quanto à TS (p > 0,05), mas a TS máxima (98,89 ± 0,0%) foi observada nos tratamentos T3 e T2. O nível máximo de proteína bruta (19,99 ± 1,4%) foi encontrado na composição bioquímica dos corpos dos jovens robalos asiáticos no grupo T3. A regressão polinomial de segunda ordem mostrou que a salinidade de 20 ppt é ótima para o melhor crescimento do robalo asiático. Assim, o presente estudo recomenda salinidade de 20 a 36 ppt para o cultivo comercial de robalo asiático em sistema de aquicultura fechado.

Abstract Salinity is one of the most critical environmental parameters regarding fish physiology, modifying food intake and growth performance in many fish species. The present study has investigated the effects of different salinity levels on growth performance, feeding and survival of Asian seabass Lates calcarifer juveniles. Asian seabass juveniles were reared at 0 (T1), 5 (T2), 22 (T3), 36 (T4), and 42 (T5) ppt salinity. Approximately eight hundred thirty fish individuals with an average weight of 1.24±0.52 g were randomly distributed (166 fish/Tank) in 5 concrete tanks (each tank 30×6×4 ft, volume 19,122 L) for forty days. Juveniles were initially fed 42% crude protein-containing diets at a rate of 6% of their body weight per day. The results showed that salinity level had a significant effect on the weight gain (WG), average daily weight gain (ADWG), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), survival rate (SR), total biomass and health indices (p<0.05). The highest WG (39.11±1.49 g), ADWG (1.00±0.12 g), SGR (8.74±0.03% d-1) and lowest FCR (0.96±0.20) were observed with T3 treatment, which was significantly higher compared to other treatment groups (p<0.05). Among the health indices, the highest hepatosomatic index and viscerosomatic index were found with T3 treatment, significantly higher than the other groups (p<0.05). No significant differences were found among the treatments in terms of survival rate (p>0.05), but the maximum survival rate (98.89±0.0%) was observed in the T3 and T2 treatments. The maximum level of crude proteins (19.99±1.4%) was found in the whole-body biochemical composition of Asian seabass juveniles in the T3 treatment group. The second-order polynomial regression showed that 20 ppt salinity is optimum for the best growth of Asian seabass. Thus, the present study recommends 20 to 36 ppt salinity for the commercial farming of Asian seabass under a closed aquaculture system.