RESUMO Introdução: O setor da alimentação coletiva inclui um número razoável de trabalhadores envolvidos. Empiricamente, não existem dúvidas de que este setor possui áreas de trabalho que pela sua natureza envolvem uma série de fatores de risco que podem afetar a saúde dos trabalhadores. Conhecer e catalogar os mesmos, de modo a poder elaborar um plano preventivo, é essencial para a saúde do trabalhador (e da entidade que o emprega). Este artigo objetiva reunir os principais fatores de risco/riscos ocupacionais, doenças profissionais associadas e medidas de proteção recomendadas. Metodologia: Trata-se de umaScoping Review, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada nas base de dados Medline (via Pubmed), realizada durante o mês de novembro de 2023, englobando artigos (em português e inglês), com as palavras-chave “kitchen worker” e “occupational” no título, sem limite temporal. Utilizou-se como complemento a ferramenta de análise de riscos “Online interactive risk assessment”, da Agência Europeia para a Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho. Conteúdo: Os principais fatores de risco encontrados são exposição a agentes químicos (produtos na higienização das instalações e/ou hortofrutícolas, ou subprodutos derivados da confeção); riscos ergonómicos (posturas mantidas/ forçadas; movimentos repetitivos, manuseamento manual de cargas); riscos de acidentes (quedas ao mesmo nível ou a níveis diferentes; manuseamento de equipamentos/utensílios que aumentem o risco de queimaduras, cortes e/ou amputações); contato com equipamentos elétricos, ruído, stress térmico e riscos psicossociais. As principais doenças profissionais referem-se a condições musculoesqueléticas, psicossociais ou dermatológicas. Cada unidade deverá, no entanto, ser avaliada individualmente, mediante as suas caraterísticas intrínsecas. Conclusões: A segurança e saúde dos trabalhadores das unidades de alimentação coletiva são questões que merecem atenção constante dos Empregadores, reguladores e da sociedade em geral. Este artigo explorou alguns dos principais riscos ocupacionais e listou a necessidade de medidas preventivas eficazes. A redução destes riscos não é apenas uma responsabilidade ética e legal, mas uma estratégia inteligente para melhorar a eficiência operacional e a qualidade dos serviços, evitando acidentes, minimizando o absentismo, mas também melhorando a produtividade das empresas. Seria pertinente desenvolver investigações que avaliassem a realidade nacional.

SUMMARY Introduction: The food sector includes a reasonable number of workers involved. Empirically, there is no doubt that this sector has work areas that by their nature involve a series of risk factors that can affect the health. Knowing and cataloguing these, in order to be able to draw up a preventive plan, is essential for the health of the worker (and the entity that employs him). This article aims to gather the main occupational risk factors/occupational risks, occupational diseases and recommended protective measures at kitchen workers. Methodology: This is a Scoping Review, initiated through a search carried out in the Medline database (via Pubmed), carried out during the month of November 2023, encompassing articles (in Portuguese and English), with the keywords "kitchen worker" and "occupational" in the title, with no time limit. The risk analysis tool "Online interactive risk assessment" of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work was used as a complement. Content: The main risk factors found are exposure to chemical agents (products used to clean facilities and/or fruit and vegetables, or by-products from cooking); ergonomic risks (maintained/forced postures; repetitive movements, manual handling of loads); accidents (falls at the same level or at different levels; handling of equipment/utensils that increase the risk of burns, cuts and/or amputations); contact with electrical equipment, noise, heat stress and psychosocial risks. The main occupational diseases refer to musculoskeletal, psychosocial or dermatological conditions. Each unit should, however, be evaluated individually, according to its intrinsic characteristics. Conclusions: The safety and health of kitchen workers are issues that deserve constant attention from employers, regulators and society at large. This article explored some of the main occupational hazards and listed the need for effective preventive measures. Reducing these risks is not only an ethical and legal responsibility, but a smart strategy to improve operational efficiency and quality of services, avoiding accidents, minimizing absenteeism, but also improving the productivity of companies. It would be pertinent to develop investigations that assess the national reality

An article in the July/August 2022 issue (Havenga et al., S Afr J Sci. 2022;118(7/8), Art. #13118) argued that changing the date of the Comrades Marathon from May to August would result in increased heat stress for participants. Heat stress was estimated using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), which is designed to represent a person walking, not running. In this Commentary, I argue that using the UTCI may lead to an underestimation of heat stress for the Comrades Marathon, and that the conclusion that August has worse heat stress than May depends on the assumptions in the estimation of heat stress

We value comments on our research paper in a Commentary in this issue (Simpson, S Afr J Sci. 2024;120(1/2), Art. #16445). Acknowledging the Universal Thermal Comfort Index (UTCI)'s limitations in capturing individual physiological responses remains important; however, we argue for its appropriateness based on recent thermophysiology and heat exchange advancements during its development and broader alignment with standardised indexing efforts. Our original research paper set out with these considerations in mind, and our conclusions remain valid. We further argue for refinement of the UTCI for specific activities instead of using the RET. Finally, future efforts should focus on monitoring data in real-world scenarios to validate and improve thermal indices

ABSTRACT The goal of this investigation was to study the influence of different values of Temperature-Humidity index (THI) on the duration of lying down and feed consumption, productivity, and heat production by dairy cows in two variants of feedlots (with and without shelters). The study was conducted from February 2007 to early August 2021 in the central part of Ukraine (Kyiv region) in different periods of THI. This index was divided into three categories: 1) 66-71: normal (14 days); 2) 72-79: alert (11 days); 3) ≥ 80: dangerous (9 days). Two variants of feedlots were selected: Open feedlot with shelters and open feedlot without shelters. The largest increase in values of THI affecting the cows was observed in open feedlots without shelters. There, in alert and danger periods duration of feed consumption decreased by 8.0 and 23.1 min, lying down by 17 and 38 min, productivity by 2.3 kg (or 8.77%) and 3.6 kg (or 13.74%), energy consumption by 4.7 and 9.6 MJ, respectively, in comparison to normal period.

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la influencia de diferentes valores de Índice temperatura-humedad (IHT) sobre el tiempo de reposo y el consumo de alimento, la productividad y la producción de calor de las vacas lecheras en dos variantes de feedlots (con y sin refugio). El estudio se llevó a cabo desde febrero de 2007 hasta principios de agosto de 2021 en la parte central de Ucrania (región de Kiev) en diferentes períodos de IHT. El índice se dividió en tres categorías: 1) 66-71: normal (14 días); 2) 72-79: alerta (11 días); 3) >80: peligroso (9 días). Se seleccionaron dos variantes de feedlots: abierto con sombra y abierto sin sombra. El mayor aumento en los valores de IHT que afectaron a las vacas se observó en los corrales de engorda abiertos sin sombras. Allí, en periodos de alerta y peligro, la duración del consumo de alimento disminuyó en 8.0 y 23.1 min, acostado en 17 y 38 min, la productividad en 2.3 kg (o 8.77%) y 3.6 kg (o 13.74%), el consumo de energía en 4.7 y 9.6 MJ, respectivamente, en comparación con el periodo normal.

Abstract Potato plants are often subjected to heat stress during growth and development, resulting in loss of yield and quality. However, the possibility exists that commercially important genotypes show tolerance to heat stress. In this study, we aim to investigate the morphological and physiological effects of moderate conditions of heat stress on tuberization in nine potato genotypes, and how it affects propagation using an ex vitro and in vitro system. The plant material came from the In Vitro Germplasm Bank of the International Potato Center (CIP). The incubation temperatures of the cultures in in vitro and ex vitro conditions were the ambient in the laboratory and greenhouse, respectively. In in vitro system a randomized complete block design was employed in nine genotypes, two treatments: multiplication culture medium and the same culture medium supplemented with 8.0% sucrose and 500 mg/L-1 CCC, six flasks and five explants per experimental unit. Among all genotypes evaluated, Leona and Liberteña did not form tubers under ex vitro treatment conditions. Under in vitro conditions, Amarilis, Capiro, Perricholi and Tacna showed no evidence of tuberization, and Canchán was the only genotype where 100% formation of tuberous structures were produced in all evaluations. The findings concluded in this study showed that of all the potatoes evaluated, Canchán best responded to the evaluations under both in ex vitro and in vitro conditions, at maximum temperatures between 22.4 to 26.9 and 27.0 to 28.2 oC, respectively. Therefore, it is vitally important to consider its development potential in different producing locations around the world, which are directly and indirectly affected by climate change.

Resumo O tempo de transplante e o genótipo contribuem para melhorar a produtividade e a qualidade da cultura da berinjela (Solanum melongena L.). Um experimento de campo foi conduzido para investigar o impacto da aplicação foliar de triacontanol (TRIA) e genótipos de berinjela 25919, Nirala, 28389 e Pak-10927, transplantados em 1 de março, 15 de março e 1 de abril de exposição a condições de alta temperatura do ar. O experimento foi realizado de acordo com o Randomized Complete Block Design e os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Tuckey. O TRIA foi aplicado a 10 µM na fase de floração; água destilada foi utilizada como controle. Taxa de fotossíntese e transpiração, condutância estomática, eficiência do uso da água e efeitos sobre as enzimas antioxidantes (superóxido dismutase, catalase e peroxidase) foram avaliados. O TRIA 10 µM aumentou a taxa de fotossíntese e a eficiência do uso da água e o rendimento foi melhorado em todos os genótipos transplantados nas diferentes datas. A aplicação foliar de TRIA 10µM aumentou as atividades das enzimas antioxidantes (SOD, POD e CAT) e melhorou os atributos fisiológicos e bioquímicos de genótipos de berinjela expostos a condições de alto calor. A atividade mais elevada da enzima dismutase 5,41mg / 1g FW foi registrada no genótipo Nirala no segundo transplante. Considerando que o mais baixo foi observado em PAK-10927 (2,30 mg / g FW). A produtividade máxima de frutos foi encontrada no acesso 25919 (1,725 kg por planta) no 1º transplante com Triacontanol, enquanto o acesso PAK-10927 deu a menor produção (0,285 kg por planta) no tratamento de controle no 3º transplante. Genótipo, data de transplante e aplicação de TRIA, melhoramento do crescimento, rendimento e atributos de qualidade sob estresse térmico em berinjela.

Abstract Transplanting time and genotype contribute to improving crop yield and quality of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). A field experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of foliar applied of triacontanol (TRIA) and eggplant genotypes 25919, Nirala, 28389 and Pak-10927,transplanted on 1 March,15 March, and 1 April on exposure to high air temperature conditions. The experiment was performed according to Randomized Complete Block Design and the data was analyzed by using Tuckey,s test . The TRIA was applied at 10µM at flowering stage; distilled water was used as the control. Rate of photosynthesis and transpiration, stomatal conductance, water use efficiency, and effects on antioxidative enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxidase) were evaluated. The 10µM TRIA increased photosynthesis rate and water use efficiency and yield was improved in all genotypes transplanted at the different dates. Foliar application of 10µM TRIA increased antioxidative enzyme activities (SOD, POD & CAT) and improved physiological as well as biochemical attributes of eggplant genotypes exposed to high heat conditions. Highest activity of dismutase enzyme 5.41mg/1g FW was recorded in Nirala genotype in second transplantation. Whereas, lowest was noted in PAK-10927 (2.30mg/g FW). Maximum fruit yield was found in accession 25919 (1.725kg per plant) at 1st transplantation with Triacontanol, whereas accession PAK-10927 gave the lowest yield (0.285 kg per plant) at control treatment on 3rd transplantation. Genotype, transplanting date and application of TRIA improved growth, yield and quality attributes under of heat stress in eggplant.

Resumo O estresse crônico (SC) pode contribuir para a disfunção em vários órgãos, incluindo fígado e rim. Este estudo foi realizado para investigar as alterações na bioquímica sérica, estrutura histológica, bem como na localização de proteínas tirosina fosforiladas (TyrPho) e proteína de choque térmico 70 (Hsp-70) em tecidos hepáticos e renais de ratos CS induzidas por dois estressores (restrito e natação forçada) por 60 dias consecutivos. Amostras de sangue, fígado e rim foram coletadas de ratos Sprague-Dawley machos adultos em cada grupo. Nossos resultados mostraram que os parâmetros bioquímicos séricos, incluindo corticosterona, glicemia, nitrogênio ureico, creatinina, colesterol, triglicerídeos, HDL-C, LDL-C, ALT, AST, fosfatase alcalina no grupo CS foram significativamente diferentes do grupo normal em ambos os fígados e tecidos renais. Embora a estrutura histológica não tenha sido alterada, a expressão de TyrPho aumentou significativamente no lisado hepático, mas diminuiu significativamente no rim. A expressão de Hsp-70 no fígado aumentou, enquanto que no rim diminuiu. Em conclusão, a CS pode induzir alterações nas funções hepáticas e renais.

Abstract Chronic stress (CS) can contribute to dysfunction in several organs including liver and kidney. This study was performed to investigate the changes in serum biochemistry, histological structure, as well as in localization of tyrosine phosphorylated proteins (TyrPho) and Heat shock protein 70 (Hsp-70) in liver and kidney tissues of CS rats induced by two stressors (restrained and force swimming) for 60 consecutive days. Samples of blood, liver, and kidney were collected from adult male Sprague–Dawley rats in each group. Our results showed that serum biochemical parameters including corticosterone, blood sugar, urea nitrogen, creatinine, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL-C, LDL-C, ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase in CS group were significantly different from that in normal group in both liver and kidney tissues. Although histological structure was not changed. TyrPho expression was significantly increased in liver lysate but significantly decreased in kidney. Hsp-70 expression in liver increased whereas in kidney decreased. In conclusion, CS can induce changes in liver and kidney functions.

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the effects of flavonoid, which is a product of citrus production, on blood parameters and HSP 70 concentration in quails applied at thermoneutral and heat stress. In this study, 160 quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica, male), 6 wk old and 150-200 g live weight, were housed in cages for 1 wk of exercise and 5 wk of trial period. The study design consists of 4 groups of 40 animals and 4 subgroups with 10 animals in each group. Thermoneutral (24 ± 0.1 o C) groups are NC (0 g hesperidin/kg basal feed) and NHES3 (3 g hesperidin /kg basal feed) and heat stress (34 ± 0.1 oC) groups are HC (0 g hesperidin/kg basal feed) and HHES3 (3 g hesperidin /kg basal feed) were randomly generated. In the case of heat stress, pO2, pH, HCO3, Cl concentrations decreased in the HHES3 group compared to the HC group (P<0.05). ALP enzyme concentration showed a significant decrease in the HHES3 group compared to the HC group in the heat stress condition. Heat shock protein (HSP70) protein level increased in blood serum, kidney, liver and thigh tissues in HC group with cellular stress during heat stress; however, HSP70 concentration decreased significantly in the HHES3 group. As a result, positive effects of hesperidin supplementation in the diet were found in both heat stress and thermoneutral conditions.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar los efectos del flavonoide, que es un producto de la producción de cítricos, sobre los parámetros sanguíneos y la concentración de HSP70 en codornices aplicado en condiciones termoneutrales y de estrés por calor. En este contexto, 160 codornices (Coturnix coturnix japonica, macho), de 6 semanas de edad y 150-200 g de peso vivo, se alojaron en jaulas durante 1 semana de ejercicio y 5 semanas de período de ensayo. El diseño del estudio constó de 4 grupos de 40 animales y 4 subgrupos con 10 animales en cada grupo. La agrupación se realizó en forma de 2x2. Los grupos termoneutrales (24 ± 0.1 °C) son NC (0 g de hesperidina/kg de alimento base) y NHES3 (3 g de hesperidina/kg de alimento base) y los grupos bajo estrés por calor (34 ± 0.1 °C) son HC (0 g de hesperidina/kg de alimento base) y HHES3 (3 g de hesperidina/kg de alimento base), y se generaron aleatoriamente. En el caso de estrés por calor, las concentraciones de pO2, pH, HCO3 y Cl disminuyeron en el grupo HHES3 en comparación con el grupo HC (P<0.05). La concentración de enzimas ALP mostró una disminución significativa en el grupo HHES3 en comparación con el grupo HC en la condición de estrés por calor. El nivel de proteínas de choque térmico (Hsp70) aumentó en el suero sanguíneo, tejidos del riñón, hígado y pecho en el grupo HC con estrés celular durante el estrés por calor; sin embargo, la concentración de Hsp70 disminuyó significativamente en el grupo HHES3. Como resultado, se encontraron efectos positivos de la suplementación con hesperidina en la dieta tanto en condiciones de estrés por calor como en termoneutrales.

Resumen La hipertensión arterial es el factor de riesgo cardiovascular más importante de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y se estima que es responsable de 10.4 millones de muertes al año. La prevalencia mundial de la hipertensión es del 30%; la mayoría de las personas con hipertensión no tienen una causa claramente identificable y se considera que tienen hipertensión primaria. Las investigaciones experimentales y clínicas de varios grupos de investigación, incluido el nuestro, han establecido que la inflamación y la reactividad autoinmune desempeñan un papel en la retención de sodio y las respuestas hemodinámicas que provocan la hipertensión primaria. La hiperuricemia y las proteínas del estrés por calor (HSP), particularmente HSP70, están asociadas con la activación de la inmunidad innata que juega un papel en el desarrollo de la reactividad inflamatoria en pacientes hipertensos. Estudios clínicos han demostrado asociación entre la expresión de HSP70 y anticuerpos anti-HSP70 y la hipertensión arterial primaria Esta breve revisión tiene como objetivo examinar la interrelación entre la hiperuricemia y la sobreexpresión extracelular de HSP70 en la activación del inflamasoma, así como su probable papel central en la fisiopatología de la hipertensión primaria.

Abstract Arterial hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor in chronic non-communicable diseases and is estimated to be responsible for 10.4 million deaths annually. The global prevalence of hypertension is 30% and the majority of people with hypertension do not have a clear identifiable cause and are considered to have primary hypertension. Experimental and clinical investigations from several research groups, including ours, have established that inflammation and autoimmune reactivity play a role in the sodium retention and hemodynamic responses that drive primary hypertension. Hyperuricemia and heat stress proteins (HSP), particularly HSP70, are both associated with the activation of innate immunity that plays a role in the development of inflammatory reactivity in the hypertensive patient. Clinical studies have shown an association between the expression of HSP70 and anti-HSP70 antibodies and primary hypertension. This brief review aims to examine the interrelation between hyperuricemia and extracellular overexpression of HSP70 in the activation of the inflammasome that may have a central role in the pathophysiology of primary hypertension.

ABSTRACT The beneficial properties of olive (Olea europaea L.) edible fruits and their oil play an important part in our diet. Severe summer conditions, including low rainfall, excessive heat load and high daily irradiance, characterize arid and semiarid regions where olive is produced. Although it is highly aggravated by other stresses, water stress is usually the most critical during summer-time. Under severe water stress conditions, a cultivar of any olive tree needs specific biochemical and physiological mechanisms in order to survive and be productive. It is well-known that these water stress resistance mechanisms generally act simultaneously. Nevertheless, water stress adaptability not only integrates the water stress resistance concept (i.e., escape, avoid- ance and/or tolerance to water stress) but also the recovery capacity. All of them play a major role in plants’ growth and survival, especially when plants are continuously exposed to repeated events of water stress and adequate water levels during their lifetime. Water stress, heat and high irradiance, especially in association with each other, also damage plant functions. As a result, different resistance mechanisms are adopted by plants. This review summarizes each of these mechanisms.

RESUMEN Las propiedades benéficas de los frutos comestibles del olivo (Olea europaea L.) y su aceite han tenido un rol importante en nuestra dieta. Las regiones árida y semiárida donde se produce el olivo están usualmente caracterizadas por condiciones severas de verano, incluyendo poca lluvia, calor excesivo y alta irradiación a menudo dia- riamente. Entre los constituyentes del estrés durante el verano, el estrés hídrico es usualmente el más crítico, aunque el mismo es altamente exacerbado por los otros. Bajo condiciones severas de estrés hídrico, un cultivar de cualquier árbol de olivo puede necesitar mecanismos bioquímicos y fisiológicos específicos que le permitan sobrevivir y ser productivo. Se conoce bien que estos mecanismos de resistencia al es- trés hídrico generalmente actúan simultáneamente. De todas formas, la adaptación al estrés hídrico integra mucho más que el concepto de resistencia al mismo (dado por mecanismos que permiten el escape, o la evitación y/o tolerancia al estrés hídrico). La capacidad de recuperación también juega un rol fundamental en el crecimiento y supervivencia de las plantas. Esto toma especial importancia cuando las plantas están continuamente expuestas durante su vida a ciclos repetidos de estrés hídrico y niveles adecuados de agua después del mismo. Aunque se considera que la estrés hídrico es el principal factor estresante, otros como el calor y la alta irradiancia, especialmente en asociación mutua, también reducen las funciones de la planta. Como resultado, diferentes mecanismos de resistencia son adoptados por la vegetación terrestre. Esta revisión resume cada uno de estos mecanismos.

Abstract. Climate change is causing increases in temperature in wheat-producing areas of the world. The global warming conditions put wheat production at risk. In wheat, heat stress causes a decrease in the yield due to retarding grain fill time and maturity. This work aimed to evaluate the grain chemical composition of six wheat genotypes subjected to heat stress during the vegetative and reproductive stages and to relate it to germination. Grains of six wheat genotypes were used in this study, cultivated in the Yaqui Valley, Sonora, in December 2020 and January and October 2021. The flour was obtained from whole grains (40 gr of each genotype and each sowing date). Proximal analyses were done following AACC and AOAC methods. Starch content was determined using a commercial kit from Megazyme. Changes in size, shape, and colour were observed in all the seeds progeny of plants under heat stress during the vegetative and reproductive stages. Heat stress during the reproductive stage reduced the thousand-grain weight, total solids, and protein content in the progeny grains but increased the percentage of moisture, ash, total starch, and germination index. Heat stress during the vegetative stage reduced total solids content and increased thousand-grain weight, moisture, and total starch in the progeny grains. The germination index in seeds from plants subjected to heat stress during the reproductive stage was associated with total starch content and a trend to decrease total protein. That association was not found in seeds from plants under heat stress during the vegetative stage.

Resumen. El cambio climático incrementa la temperatura en áreas productoras de trigo y pone en riesgo su producción mundial. En trigo, el estrés por calor disminuye el rendimiento, tiempo de llenado de grano y días de maduración. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la composición química de los granos de seis genotipos de trigo sometidos a estrés por calor durante las etapas vegetativa y reproductiva y su relación con la germinación. Se utilizaron granos de seis genotipos de trigo, cultivados en el Valle del Yaqui, Sonora, en diciembre 2020, enero y octubre 2021. Se obtuvo harina de granos completos (40 g de grano por genotipo y fecha de siembra). El análisis proximal se determinó siguiendo los métodos de la AACC y AOAC. El contenido de almidón se obtuvo utilizando un kit comercial de Megazyme. Se observaron cambios de tamaño, forma y color en semillas progenie de plantas estresadas en las etapas vegetativa y reproductiva. El estrés por calor en la etapa reproductiva disminuyó el peso de mil granos, los sólidos totales y el índice de germinación. El estrés por calor en la etapa vegetativa redujo el contenido de sólidos totales e incrementó el peso de mil granos, humedad y almidón total en los granos progenie. El índice de germinación se asoció al contenido total de almidón y a la tendencia de disminución en proteína total de las semillas de plantas estresadas en la etapa reproductiva. Esta relación no se encontró en semillas de plantas estresadas durante la etapa vegetativa.

ABSTRACT The Sonoran semi-desert with its stressful conditions of high temperature, salinity and drought affect the plant physiological performance and productivity. In this region, a study was carried out with the aim of evaluating the dynamics of leaf development, NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), leaf senescence time and primary productivity of Parkinsonia aculeata L. Sp. Pl. in three sites there where high temperatures conditions prevail. It was found that heat does not affect the development dynamics nor leaves length, however, drought does, reducing their development rate to 0.2 cm day-1. The NDVI was more affected by drought condition, with values lower than 0.79. Salinity caused leaves senescence at 67 days. Parkinsonia aculeata L. Sp. Pl. presented higher primary productivity under heat condition, generating 116 g m-2 month-1.

RESUMEN El semidesierto de Sonora con sus condiciones estresantes de altas temperaturas, salinidad y sequía afectan el desempeño fisiológico y la productividad de las plantas. En esta región se realizó un estudio con el objetivo de evaluar la dinámica del desarrollo de las hojas, el NDVI (Índice de Vegetación de Diferencia Normalizada), el tiempo de senescencia de las hojas y la productividad primaria de Parkinsonia aculeata L. Sp. Pl. en tres sitios donde prevalecen condiciones de altas temperaturas, salinidad y sequía. Se encontró que las altas temperaturas no afectan la dinámica del desarrollo ni la longitud de las hojas, sin embargo, la sequía reduce sí, reduciendo su ritmo de desarrollo a 0.2 cm día-1. La condición de sequía fue la que más afectó el NDVI se afecta más por la condición de sequía, con valores inferiores al 0.79. La salinidad causó la senescencia de las hojas a los 67 días. Parkinsonia aculeata L. Sp. Pl. presentó mayor productividad primaria en la condición de calor, generando 116 g m-2 mes-1.

Abstract The effects of couple stress on the heat and mass transfer of pulsatile using Erying powel model non-Newtonian nanofluid flows between two porous parallel plates in the presence of Lorentz force are elucidated. The governing partial differential equations (PDEs) were non-dimensionalized using suitable non-dimensional quantities to transform the PDEs into a system of coupled non-linear partial differential equations (PDEs). The resulting equations are solved using the spectral relaxation method (SRM). The obtained results were plotted for concentration, temperature, and velocity and analyzed using some pertinent embedded parameters and physical quantities of scientific and engineering interest. In order to shed more light, these results were further demonstrated graphically. and in tabular forms.

ABSTRACT Background. Gene expression (GE) plasticity is an acclimation response that allows organisms to adjust rapidly to environmental changes, providing an adaptive advantage. GE biomarkers are emerging as a valuable tool for linking the organism’s physiological plasticity with the synergetic effects of large-scale climatic conditions and local impacts such as temperature and nutrients. Objectives. In this study, we investigate the GE plasticity of the 70-kDa heat shock protein (hsp70) and the carbonic anhydrase enzyme (CA) to confirm the ability of those two genes as biomarkers of the Cellular Stress Response and Cellular Homeostasis Response, respectively. Methods. Using qPCR, we evaluate the GE plasticity of coral colonies from Pocillopora capitata, Pocillopora damicornis, and Pocillopora verrucosa at the Carrizales reef (Colima coast of Mexico) naturally exposed to environmental changes in the Sea Surface Temperature (SST), productivity and nutrients using the cellular density of Symbiodiniaceae and chlorophyll content as health indices. Results. Our results clearly show GE plasticity in the hsp70 for Pocillopora verrucosa and Pocillopora damicornis related to a daily environmental change in temperature and nutrients. On the other hand, the CA gene expression shows no change in response to daily variations. However, there was a significantly high expression of CA and a lower expression of hsp70 in Pocillopora capitata. Furthermore, we found no significant differences in the health indices, suggesting some degree of physiological plasticity in Pocillopora corals like its extensive morphological plasticity that could reflect different adaptation capacities to low temperatures and high nutrients during the spring season in the central Mexican Pacific. Conclusions. Evaluating the phenotypic plasticity (morphology and molecular physiology) could help identify coral colonies with a more significant potential to survive environmental stressors. The latter is an essential consideration for managing, conserving, and restoring coral reefs in the Mexican Pacific.

RESUMEN Antecedentes. La plasticidad de la expresión génica (GE) es una respuesta inmediata de aclimatación al cambio ambiental que puede proporcionar una ventaja adaptativa. Los biomarcadores de GE están emergiendo como una herramienta valiosa para vincular la plasticidad fisiológica del organismo con los efectos sinérgicos del cambio climático y el impacto local como la temperatura y nutrientes. Objetivos. Investigamos la plasticidad de la expresión de genes que codifican para la proteína de choque térmico de 70-kDa (hsp70) y la enzima anhidrasa carbónica (CA) para confirmar su utilidad como biomarcadores de la respuesta de estrés y de homeostasis celular, respectivamente. Métodos. Evaluamos la GE mediante qPCR en colonias de corales Pocillopora capitata, Pocillopora damicornis y Pocillopora verrucosa del arrecife Carrizales (Colima, México) expuestas a un cambio natural en la temperatura de la superficie del mar (SST), productividad primaria y nutrientes utilizando la densidad de Symbiodiniaceae y el contenido de clorofila como indicadores de salud. Resultados. La plasticidad de la GE de hsp70 en Pocillopora damicornis y Pocillopora verrucosa se asocia con la variación diaria de temperatura y nutrientes, mientras que el gen de la CA no muestra cambios de expresión relacionada con esta variabilidad. Sin embargo, en Pocillopora capitata se encontró una expresión significativamente mayor de CA y una menor expresión de hsp70. Estos resultados reflejan un grado de plasticidad fisiológica en corales Pocillopora similar a la extensa plasticidad morfológica dentro de este género, lo que podría sugerir diferentes capacidades de adaptación a la temporada primaveral de bajas temperaturas y alto contenido de nutrientes en la región. Conclusiones. Evaluar la plasticidad fenotípica (morfología y fisiología molecular) podría ser útil para identificar colonias de corales con un mayor potencial de sobrevivencia al estrés ambiental. Lo anterior resulta relevante para la conservación, manejo y restauración de los arrecifes de coral del Pacífico mexicano.

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to compare the dry matter intake, milk yield and quality, physiological and biochemical parameters in Holstein (n=10) and Jersey (n=10) cows under heat stress and insolation, in two treatments: CL - cooling by ventilation and sprinkling and HS - heat stress and insolation. Data were submitted to ANOVA. There was an interaction between treatment and breed and day effect for dry matter intake. For consumption in % of body weight, CL and Jersey cows consumed more. CL cows produced more milk and 3.5% fat-corrected milk. Feed efficiency was similar between treatments and breeds. Fat, lactose, total solids, and somatic cell score did not differ. The concentration of milk urea nitrogen was higher for CL cows. Milk from Holstein cows had greater stability to alcohol, and from HT cows had a greater freezing point of milk. HT cows had higher respiratory rates in the morning and surface temperatures in the afternoon. There were no differences in beta-hydroxybutyrate and glucose concentrations. Heat stress, with insulation, reduces intake, especially in Holstein cows, as well as milk production and increases the freezing point of milk, respiratory rate, and surface temperature.

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar o consumo de matéria seca, a produção e a qualidade do leite, os parâmetros fisiológicos e bioquímicos em vacas das raças Holandesa (n=10) e Jersey (n=10) sob estresse calórico e insolação, em dois tratamentos: CL - resfriamento por ventilação e aspersão; HS - estresse térmico e insolação. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância. Houve interação entre tratamento e raça e efeito de dia para consumo de matéria seca. Para consumo em % de peso vivo, vacas CL e Jersey consumiram mais. Vacas CL produziram mais leite e leite corrigido a 3,5% de gordura. A eficiência alimentar foi similar entre tratamentos e raças. Teores de gordura, lactose, sólidos totais e escore de células somáticas não diferiram. A concentração de nitrogênio ureico do leite foi maior para vacas CL. O leite das vacas Holandesas apresentou maior estabilidade ao álcool, e de vacas HT maior crioscopia. Vacas HT apresentaram maior frequência respiratória de manhã e temperatura superficial à tarde. Não houve diferenças para concentração de beta-hidroxibutirato e glicose. O estresse calórico, com insolação, reduz o consumo, especialmente em vacas Holandesas, bem como a produção de leite, com aumento da crioscopia, elevando a frequência respiratória e a temperatura superficial.