The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of chia flour (Salvia hispánica L.) as a substitute for pork fat in formulations of fishburgers made with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Five formulations, one control (without the inclusion of the flour) and four with increasing levels of substitution (12.50, 25.00, 37.50, and 50.00 %), were investigated. The inclusion of chia flour provided an improvement in the nutritional profile of fishburgers, with increases observed in the percentages of protein, fibre, and ash, in addition to a reduction in the lipid content and caloric value. In addition to modifying the texture profile, the substitution of dirty fat interfered with the colour of the studied samples, promoting a reduction in luminosity (L*) with increased flour inclusion. There was an improvement in the yield of formulations with higher percentages of chia flour. The lowest reduction in diameter and thickness of the burgers after cooking was observed with more flour. The partial substitution of swine fat with chia flour is a viable alternative to obtain healthier tilapia fishburgers with higher yield.

Chia gel is known for its functional properties such as high water and oil retention capacity, emulsifying activity, and as a stabilizer for foams and emulsions. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of chia gel as a substitute for pork fat in formulations of fishburgers made with Nile tilapia. Five formulations, one control and four with increasing levels of substitution of chia gel (12.50, 25.00, 37.50 and 50.00%) were evaluated. The fishburgers were characterized regarding their physicochemical composition, their technological characteristics, and microbiological viability. With the incorporation of the gel, there was a significant reduction in lipid component and the caloric value of the formulations, in addition to an increase in the percentage of dietary fibre. In addition, no negative effects were observed regarding yield and the main texture parameters studied. However, the formulations with the highest percentage replacement of pork fat by chia gel were darker when compared to the control treatment. Chia gel may be considered as a novel substitute for pork fat; however, it is recommended that techniques be employed to produce lighter gels, thus avoiding possible rejection by the consumer.

Thirty-six castrated male pigs were used to determine the influence of thermal environment and reduction of consumption on performance and carcass composition. Animals were housed in two climate chambers. In one, animals were in thermal comfort (TN) (22 °C), and in the other, pigs were under heat stress (HS) (34 °C). Animals were distributed in a randomized block design, making three treatments (TN, HS and animals in thermal comfort with food consumption paired with that observed in HS (PFTN)), with six replicates and two animals per experimental unit. Data were obtained on performance and carcass composition. The weight gains of HS and PFTN animals were reduced by 40.5% and 34.7%, respectively, reflecting a reduction of 13.2% in the final weight of PFTN animals. Triiodothyronine concentration was not affected by heat, but there was an increase in lymphocyte numbers in PFTN animals. The HS and PFTN animals showed lower hot carcass weight. However, there were no effects on hot carcass yield and relative weights of heart, lung and spleen. Heat stress compromised performance. The negative effects of high temperature on pigs include reduction in feed intake and changes in physiology.

Na suinocultura moderna, a busca de sistemas que promovam a qualidade e o bem-estar do meio ambiente é uma questão importante. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo avaliou os efeitos do enriquecimento ambiental sobre o desempenho e o comportamento de leitões. Em um delineamento em blocos ao acaso, 32 leitões (7,43kg de peso médio), desmamados aos 28 dias de idade, foram distribuídos em quatro tratamentos (controle sem enriquecimento, enriquecimento ambiental com cama de maravalha, enriquecimento com móbiles e cama + móbiles). Quatro repetições foram realizadas para cada tratamento, com dois animais por unidade experimental. A técnica de amostragem de varredura instantânea foi usada para registrar o comportamento de cada leitão, totalizando 20h. Os animais que receberam enriquecimento ambiental com cama + móbiles foram mais pesados aos 70 dias (P = 0,02), apresentaram maior ganho de peso total e diário (P = 0,04 e P = 0,02, respectivamente) e melhor conversão alimentar (P = 0,02). O enriquecimento ambiental aumentou a interação dos animais com o meio ambiente, o que lhes permite exibir comportamentos típicos.

In modern pig farming, the search for systems that promote environmental quality and welfare is an important issue. In this sense, the present study evaluated the effects of environmental enrichment on the performance and behavior of piglets. In a completely randomized block design, 32 piglets (7.43kg mean weight), weaned at 28 days of age, were distributed into four treatments (control without enrichment, environmental enrichment with wood shavings as bedding; environmental enrichment with hanging toys and environmental enrichment with wood shavings + hanging toys). Four repetitions were performed for each treatment, with two animals per experimental unit. The instant scan sampling technique was used to record the behavior of each piglet for 20h. Animals receiving environmental enrichment with wood shavings + hanging toys were heavier at 70 days (P=0.02), exhibited higher total and daily weight gain (P=0.04 and P=0.02, respectively) and better feed conversion (P=0.02). Environmental enrichment increased the interaction of animals with the environment, allowing them to exhibit natural behaviors.

Jacaranda cuspidifolia Mart., conhecida popularmente como "caroba", "jacarandá" ou "bolacheira", é utilizada medicinalmente para o tratamento da sífilis e da gonorréia. A atividade antimicobacteriana dessa espécie foi avaliada em ensaios in vitro com os extratos metanólicos das cascas e folhas, segundo o Método Analítico Alamar Blue (MABA). Os valores de concentração inibitória mínima para os extratos metanólicos das cascas e das folhas de J. cuspidifolia foram iguais a CIM = 250 μg mL-1 para ambos os extratos. A análise fitoquímica, por Cromatografia em Camada Delgada de gel de sílica, dos extratos metanólicos das cascas e folhas revelou a presença de taninos, flavonóides, terpenos, cumarinas e esteróides. A análise dos perfis dos extratos metanólicos por Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência de Fase Reversa registrou a presença de compostos fenólicos derivados do verbascosídeo sugerindo a provável responsabilidade pela ação antimicobacteriana.

Jacaranda cuspidifolia Mart., popularly known as "caroba", "jacaranda" or "bolacheira", is used as medicine for the treatment of syphilis and gonorrhea. The antimycobacterial activity of this species was assessed by means of in vitro assays with methanol extracts of barks and leaves according to the Microplate Alamar Blue Assay (MABA). The minimal inhibitory concentration values for methanol extracts of barks and leaves from J. cuspidifolia were MIC = 250 μg mL-1 for both extracts. Phytochemical analysis, by Thin Layer Chromatography on silica gel, of methanol extracts of barks and leaves revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, cumarins and steroids. Analysis of the profiles of methanol extracts by High Performance Liquid Chromatography - Reversed Phase recorded the presence of phenolic compounds derivatives of verbascoside, suggesting their probable responsibility for the antimycobacterial action.

We have studied doped superlattices of GaAs/AlGaAs composition. When the doping atoms are introduced into the barriers surrounding the superlattice, as well as to the inner ones, but with half of the concentration, the photoluminescence due to interband transitions from extended superlattice states is detected. This is demonstrated by a study of the sample´s photoluminescence in a magnetic field, whose intensity oscillates in concomitance with the SdH spectrum of electrons confined in the miniband. GaAsAlGaAs GaAs AlGaAs composition ones concentration detected samples sample s field miniband

Lattice-matched InP/InxGa1<FONT FACE=Symbol>-</FONT> x As short period superlattices (x = 0.53) delta-doped with Si in the middle of the InP barriers were studied. The samples had a high carrier concentration which filled two minibands. In addition to a peak associated with the electrons from the second miniband, E2, the Shubnikov-de Haas spectra showed a well resolved doublet structure that is assigned to E1 electrons of superlattice wave vectors kz = 0 and kz = pi /d. From the lineshape of the Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations, an E1 quantum mobility of 970 cm2/Vs was deduced, which represents an increase of about 40% over the value for periodically delta-doped semiconductors. The photoluminescence ex- hibits a band at photon energies higher than the InGaAs bandgap and whose FWHM approximates the Fermi energy of the confined carriers. Thus the photoluminescence observed is consistent with the recombination of electrons confined by the superlattice potential and photoexcited holes.

O método de balanço de calor é usado para monitorar fluxo de seiva em plantas de diversas espécies. Neste trabalho, estudou-se o desempenho e aplicabilidade do método, em mudas de limoeiro com diâmetros em torno de 18 mm. Os sensores foram avaliados em plantas envasadas, em casa de vegetação, sob condições naturais de temperatura e radiação solar. O desempenho do método foi avaliado comparando-se o fluxo de massa computado e as medidas gravimétricas de perda de massa, fazendo-se depois, análise de regressão. Os resultados indicam que os sensores tiveram uma precisão de 8% na escala horária e 11% na escala diária. A constante de tempo foi de 12 minutos, o que é um indicativo de que o método é adequado para medir fluxo de seiva em mudas de citros com boa precisão, e suficientemente apropriado para ser usado em aplicações agronômicas e fisiológicas.

The heat balance method is widely used to measure sap flow of different plant species. This work focused on the performance and applicability of the method, using 2-year old lemon plants, with 18 mm in diameter, the sensors were evaluated on potted-plants in a greenhouse under natural temperature and solar radiation conditions. The method performance was tested by comparing the computed mass flow with weight losses. A regression equation was used to analyse the data collected. The results showed that sensor precision reached 8% in the hourly scale and 11% in the daily scale. The time constant of 12 minutes indicated that the method was accurate to measure sap flow with good precision. Also we concluded that the method is adequate for agronomic and physiological use.

Com a finalidade de se estudar as possíveis propriedades alelopáticas da couve (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC), foi conduzido um bioensaio, em condições de laboratório, na E.S.A."Luiz de Queiroz", em Piracicaba, SP. Foram utilizadas sementes de tomate (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv.Santa Cruz) colocadas para germinar em soluções com diferentes concentrações (0; 25; 50 e 100%) do extrato obtido da parte aérea (folhas) da couve. Constataram-se efeitos pronunciadamente inibitórios de germinação das sementes de tomate nas maiores concentrações do extrato de couve. As plântulas que germinaram, nas parcelas tratadas com o extrato, mostraram-se com o crescimento reduzido, morfo-fisiologicamente anormais, e com maior tempo para o início da germinação. Todas essas características foram mais pronunciadas nas parcelas com maiores concentrações do extrato.

With the purpose of studying the possible allelopathy characteristics of the common kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC.), an experiment was conducted in laboratory conditions, at E.S.A. "Luiz de Queiroz", in Piracicaba, São Paulo State. Tomato seeds (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv. Santa Cruz) were put to germinate in solutions with different concentrations (0; 25; 50 and 100%) of the extract obtained from the air part (leaves) of the common kale. Effects pronouncedly inhibitories of the germination of the tomato seeds were found in the largest concentrations of the common kale extract. The seedlings which germinated in the parcels treated with the extract presented reduced growth morpfo-physiologically abnormal and with larger time for the beginning of the germination. All these characteristics were more pronounced in the parcels with larger concentrations of the extract.