RESUMO: Objetivo: analisar a dor musculoesquelética em profissionais de saúde na atenção primária e sua vivência durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: estudo de métodos mistos, realizado no sul do Brasil, entre junho de 2021 e fevereiro de 2022. Amostra de 50 participantes, utilizando os questionários relacionados à dor e aos sintomas osteomusculares e entrevistas com roteiros pré-elaborados. Análise de dados com estatísticas descritivas, inferenciais e Análise Temática de Conteúdo. Resultados: a maior parte dos participantes foram da área da Enfermagem, com 40 horas semanais. Regiões mais acometidas: ombros, parte superior das costas e pescoço, variando de dor moderada (42%) e intensa (10%). Diferenças estatísticas significativas relacionadas à dor e medo de contrair a COVID-19, entre aqueles com problemas prévios de saúde e enfermeiros. Conclusão: tendo em vista que a dor pode estar associada às condições de trabalho, torna-se essencial a identificação dos fatores de risco, evitando maiores agravos para a saúde do trabalhador. RESUMO Objetivo COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 COVID-19 Método mistos Brasil 202 2022 5 préelaborados. préelaborados pré elaborados. elaborados pré-elaborados descritivas Conteúdo Resultados Enfermagem 4 semanais acometidas ombros pescoço 42% 42 (42% 10%. 10 10% . (10%) COVID19, 19, enfermeiros Conclusão trabalho tornase torna se risco trabalhador COVID1 1 COVID-1 20 (42 (10% COVID- 2 (4 (10 ( (1

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze musculoskeletal pain in primary care health professionals and their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A mixed-methods study carried out in southern Brazil between June 2021 and February 2022. A sample of 50 participants, using questionnaires related to pain and musculoskeletal symptoms and interviews with pre-prepared scripts. Data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics and Thematic Content Analysis. Results: Most of the nursing sector participants worked 40 hours a week. The most affected areas are the shoulders, upper back, and neck, ranging from moderate (42%) to severe (10%) pain. Statistically significant differences related to pain and fear of contracting COVID-19 between those with previous health problems and nurses. Conclusion: Given that pain can be associated with working conditions, it is essential to identify risk factors to avoid further damage to workers’ health. Objective COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 pandemic Method mixedmethods mixed methods 202 2022 5 preprepared pre prepared scripts Analysis Results 4 week shoulders back neck 42% 42 (42% 10% 10 (10% nurses Conclusion conditions workers COVID1 1 COVID- 20 (42 (10 2 (4 (1 (

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Analizar el dolor musculoesquelético en los profesionales de la salud de atención primaria y sus experiencias durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudio de métodos mixtos realizado en el sur de Brasil entre junio de 2021 y febrero de 2022. Una muestra de 50 participantes, mediante cuestionarios relacionados con el dolor y los síntomas musculoesqueléticos y entrevistas con guiones preparados de antemano. Análisis de datos mediante estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales y análisis temático de contenido. Resultados: La mayoría de las participantes pertenecían al sector de la enfermería y trabajaban 40 horas semanales. Regiones más afectadas: hombros, parte superior de la espalda y cuello, con dolores que van de moderados (42%) a intensos (10%). Diferencias estadísticamente significativas relacionadas con el dolor y el miedo a contraer COVID-19 entre las personas con problemas de salud previos y las enfermeras. Conclusión: Dado que el dolor puede estar asociado a las condiciones de trabajo, es esencial identificar los factores de riesgo y evitar mayores daños a la salud de los trabajadores. RESUMEN Objetivo COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 Método 202 2022 5 antemano contenido Resultados 4 semanales afectadas hombros cuello 42% 42 (42% 10%. 10 10% . (10%) COVID-1 enfermeras Conclusión trabajo trabajadores COVID1 1 20 (42 (10% COVID- 2 (4 (10 ( (1

Resumo A Hipereosinofilia (HE) é definida como uma contagem de eosinófilos superior a 1500 células/microL no sangue periférico em dois exames, realizados com intervalo mínimo de um mês e/ou confirmação anatomopatológica de HE, com eosinófilos compreendendo mais de 20% de todas as células nucleadas da medula óssea. A Síndrome hipereosinofílica (SHE) indica a presença de HE com comprometimento de órgãos por ação eosinofílica, podendo ser classificada como primária (ou neoplásica), secundária (ou reativa) e idiopática. O comprometimento cardíaco ocorre em até 5% dos casos na fase aguda e em 20% na fase crônica da doença, variando de casos oligossintomáticos até miocardite aguda fulminante ou cardiomiopatia restritiva crônica (endomiocardite de Loeffler). No entanto, o grau de disfunção cardíaca não se correlaciona diretamente com o grau de eosinofilia. O envolvimento cardíaco na SHE ocorre em três fases: necrótica inicial, trombótica e necrótica final. Pode se manifestar como insuficiência cardíaca, arritmias e fenômenos tromboembólicos. O diagnóstico de cardiopatia é baseado em métodos de imagem multimodalidade, com ênfase na importância do ecocardiograma transtorácico (ETT). Em pacientes com janela acústica limitada, podem ser utilizados agentes de contraste ultrassonográfico, que permitem melhor visualização das bordas endocárdicas e da região ventricular apical. Técnicas para análise da deformação miocárdica podem evidenciar redução do strain em segmentos apicais e preservação nos demais segmentos (reverse apical sparing). A ressonância magnética cardíaca permite a caracterização do realce tardio subendocárdico de gadolínio, e a biópsia endomiocárdica é considerada o padrão ouro no diagnóstico de cardiopatia. O tratamento é baseado na etiologia da SHE. (HE 150 célulasmicroL microL exames eou 20 óssea (SHE eosinofílica neoplásica, neoplásica , neoplásica) reativa idiopática 5 doença endomiocardite Loeffler. Loeffler . Loeffler) entanto eosinofilia fases inicial final tromboembólicos multimodalidade ETT. ETT (ETT) limitada ultrassonográfico reverse sparing. sparing sparing) gadolínio 15 2 (ETT 1

Abstract Hypereosinophilia (HE) is defined as an eosinophil count exceeding 1500 cells/microL in peripheral blood in two tests, performed with an interval of at least one month and/or anatomopathological confirmation of HE, with eosinophils comprising more than 20% of all nucleated cells in the bone marrow. Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) indicates the presence of HE with organ involvement due to eosinophil action, which can be classified as primary (or neoplastic), secondary (or reactive), and idiopathic. Cardiac involvement occurs in up to 5% of cases in the acute phase and 20% of the chronic phase of the disease, ranging from oligosymptomatic cases to fulminant acute myocarditis or chronic restrictive cardiomyopathy (Loeffler endomyocarditis). However, the degree of cardiac dysfunction does not directly correlate with the degree of eosinophilia. The cardiac involvement of HES occurs in three phases: initial necrotic, thrombotic, and finally necrotic. It can manifest as heart failure, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic phenomena. The diagnosis of cardiopathy is based on multimodality imaging, with an emphasis on the importance of echocardiography (echo) as the primary examination. TTE with enhanced ultrasound agents can be used for better visualization, allowing greater accuracy in assessing ventricular apex, and myocardial deformation indices, such as longitudinal strain, may be reduced, especially in the ventricular apex (reverse apical sparing). Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allows the characterization of subendocardial late gadolinium enhancement, and endomyocardial biopsy is considered the gold standard in diagnosing cardiopathy. Treatment is based on the etiology of HES. (HE 150 cellsmicroL microL tests andor 20 marrow (HES action neoplastic, neoplastic , neoplastic) reactive, reactive reactive) idiopathic 5 disease Loeffler endomyocarditis. endomyocarditis . endomyocarditis) However eosinophilia phases necrotic thrombotic failure arrhythmias phenomena echo (echo examination visualization indices strain reduced reverse sparing. sparing sparing) enhancement 15 2 1

Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence, clinicopathological, and prognostic features of acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) of the oral and maxillofacial region. AciCC cases were retrospectively retrieved from 11 pathology centers of three different countries. Medical records were examined to extract demographic, clinical, pathologic, and follow-up information. A total of 75 cases were included. Females (65.33%) with a mean age of 45.51 years were mostly affected. The lesions usually presented as an asymptomatic (64.28%) nodule (95.66%) in the parotid gland (70.68%). The association of two histopathological patterns was the most common finding (48.93%) and the tumors presented mainly conventional histopathological grades (86.11%). Surgical treatment was performed in the majority of the cases (59.19%). Local recurrence was observed in 20% of the informed cases, regional metastasis in 30.43%, and distant metastasis in 12.50%. The statistical analysis showed that the cases with a solid histopathological pattern (p=0.01), high-grade transformation (p=0.008), recurrence (p=0.007), and regional metastasis (p=0.03) were associated with poor survival. In conclusion, high histopathological transformation, presence of nodal metastasis, and recurrence were prognostic factors for AciCC of the oral and maxillofacial region. prevalence clinicopathological (AciCC region 1 countries demographic clinical pathologic followup follow up information 7 included 65.33% 6533 65 33 (65.33% 4551 45 51 45.5 affected 64.28% 6428 64 28 (64.28% 95.66% 9566 95 66 (95.66% 70.68%. 7068 70.68% . 70 68 (70.68%) 48.93% 4893 48 93 (48.93% 86.11%. 8611 86.11% 86 (86.11%) 59.19%. 5919 59.19% 59 19 (59.19%) 20 3043 30 43 30.43% 1250 12 50 12.50% p=0.01, p001 p p=0.01 , 0 01 (p=0.01) highgrade grade p=0.008, p0008 p=0.008 008 (p=0.008) p=0.007, p0007 p=0.007 007 (p=0.007) p=0.03 p003 03 (p=0.03 survival conclusion 65.33 653 6 3 (65.33 455 4 5 45. 64.28 642 2 (64.28 95.66 956 9 (95.66 706 70.68 (70.68% 48.93 489 (48.93 861 86.11 8 (86.11% 591 59.19 (59.19% 304 30.43 125 12.50 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.01 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.008 (p=0.007 (p=0.0 65.3 (65.3 64.2 (64.2 95.6 (95.6 70.6 (70.68 48.9 (48.9 86.1 (86.11 59.1 (59.19 30.4 12.5 p0 p=0. (p=0.00 (p=0. 65. (65. 64. (64. 95. (95. 70. (70.6 48. (48. 86. (86.1 59. (59.1 30. 12. p=0 (p=0 (65 (64 (95 (70. (48 (86. (59. p= (p= (6 (9 (70 (4 (86 (59 (p ( (7 (8 (5

Abstract Purpose To evaluate PBS®MCIMMO cement in the filling of bone defects. Methods Thirty-six adult male Wistar rats were divided into three groups of twelve individuals each (group 1, group 2 and group 3). In all groups, a bone failure in the femur was induced, 2.0 mm wide and 7.0 mm deep. In group 1, the PBS®MCIMMO cement was applied to the bone defect produced and a titanium implant (CONNECTION®) 1.5 mm thick and 6 mm long was installed. In group 2, only the PBS® CIMMO cement was installed. In group 3, only bone failure was performed. Kruskal Wallis tests were performed to compare the mean area among the three groups. Results In all comparisons, significance was observed for group 2 (p = 0.0014–0.0026). Conclusion The PBS®CIMMO cement induced bone neoformation, and integration between the newly formed bone, cement, and implant was observed.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pseudo-infectious yellow fever viral particles (YFV-PIVs) have been used to study vaccines and viral packaging. Here, we report the development of a packaging cell line, which expresses the YFV prM/E proteins. METHODS: HEK293 cells were transfected with YFV prM/E and C (84 nt) genes to generate HEK293-YFV-PrM/E-opt. The cells were evaluated for their ability to express the heterologous proteins and to package the replicon repYFV-17D-LucIRES, generating YFV-PIVs. RESULTS: The expression of prM/E proteins was confirmed, and the cell line trans-packaged the replicon for recovery of a reporter for the YFV-PIVs. CONCLUSIONS: HEK293-YFV-prM/E-opt trans-packaging capacity demonstrates its possible biotechnology application.

Abstract The open reading frame of a Brazilian bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) strain, IBSP4ncp, was recombined with the untranslated regions of the reference NADL strain by homologous recombination in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, resulting in chimeric full-length cDNA clones of BVDV (chi-NADL/IBSP4ncp#2 and chi-NADL/IBSP4ncp#3). The recombinant clones were successfully recovered, resulting in viable viruses, having the kinetics of replication, focus size, and morphology similar to those of the parental virus, IBSP4ncp. In addition, the chimeric viruses remained stable for at least 10 passages in cell culture, maintaining their replication efficiency unaltered. Nucleotide sequencing revealed a few point mutations; nevertheless, the phenotype of the rescued viruses was nearly identical to that of the parental virus in all experiments. Thus, genetic stability of the chimeric clones and their phenotypic similarity to the parental virus confirm the ability of the yeast-based homologous recombination to maintain characteristics of the parental virus from which the recombinant viruses were derived. The data also support possible use of the yeast system for the manipulation of the BVDV genome.

Full-length dengue virus (DENV) cDNA clones are an invaluable tool for many studies, including those on the development of attenuated or chimeric vaccines and on host-virus interactions. Furthermore, the importance of low passage DENV infectious clones should be highlighted, as these may harbour critical and unique strain-specific viral components from field-circulating isolates. The successful construction of a functional Brazilian low passage DENV serotype 2 full-length clone through homologous recombination reported here supports the use of a strategy that has been shown to be highly useful by our group for the development of flavivirus infectious clones and replicons.

Dengue virulence and fitness are important factors that determine disease outcome. However, dengue virus (DENV) molecular biology and pathogenesis are not completely elucidated. New insights on those mechanisms have been facilitated by the development of reverse genetic systems in the past decades. Unfortunately, instability of flavivirus genomes cloned in Escherichia coli has been a major problem in these systems. Here, we describe the development of a complete reverse genetics system, based on the construction of an infectious clone and replicon for a low passage DENV-3 genotype III of a clinical isolate. Both constructs were assembled into a newly designed yeast- E. coli shuttle vector by homologous recombination technique and propagated in yeast to prevent any possible genome instability in E. coli . RNA transcripts derived from the infectious clone are infectious upon transfection into BHK-21 cells even after repeated passages of the plasmid in yeast. Transcript-derived DENV-3 exhibited growth kinetics, focus formation size comparable to original DENV-3 in mosquito C6/36 cell culture. In vitro characterisation of DENV-3 replicon confirmed its identity and ability to replicate transiently in BHK-21 cells. The reverse genetics system reported here is a valuable tool that will facilitate further molecular studies in DENV replication, virus attenuation and pathogenesis.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes épocas de poda no desenvolvimento, na produção e na qualidade de raízes tuberosas de mandioca. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos, em duas localidades do Estado de São Paulo: Botucatu, em área de solo argiloso, e São Manuel, em solo arenoso. Os experimentos foram conduzidos de setembro de 2008 a junho de 2010, e a colheita foi feita após dois ciclos vegetativos (22 meses). Utilizou-se o delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Foram avaliados dez tratamentos, nove épocas de poda espaçadas mensalmente, entre abril e dezembro, e uma testemunha conduzida sem poda. As épocas de poda foram analisadas estatisticamente por contrastes ortogonais, em comparação à testemunha, e por regressão. A poda da mandioca realizada no período de repouso fisiológico não altera o teor de matéria seca e a produtividade de raízes tuberosas. No entanto, quando realizada no final do primeiro ciclo ou após o início do segundo ciclo vegetativo, a poda reduz o teor de matéria seca e a produtividade de raízes.

The objective of this work was to assess different pruning dates on the development, production and quality of cassava roots. Two experiments were carried out in two regions of the state of São Paulo, Brazil: Botucatu, on clay soil, and São Manuel, on sandy soil. The experiments were carried out from September 2008 to June 2010, and harvest was done after two growing seasons (22 months). The experimental design was a randomized block design, with four replicates. Ten treatments, nine monthly pruning dates, between April and December, and a control cultivated without pruning were evaluated. Pruning dates were statistically analyzed by orthogonal contrasts, in comparison to the control, and by regression. Cassava pruning during the rest period does not alter dry matter content and root yield. However, when performed at the end of the first cycle or after the start of the second cycle, pruning reduces dry matter content and root yield.

Os objetivos do trabalho foram determinar a adaptabilidade e estabilidade do rendimento de grãos de dez genótipos de trigo (Triticum aestivum L.), contrastantes para o caráter potencial de afilhamento, implantados em diferentes densidades de semeadura. Os experimentos foram realizados nas safras agrícolas de 2005, 2006 e 2007, no município de Capão do Leão (RS) e na safra de 2007 nos municípios de Pato Branco (PR) e Ijuí (RS) Utilizou-se o delineamento de parcelas divididas, com a parcela composta pelo fator cultivar, e as subparcelas pelas densidades de semeadura, com 50, 200, 350, 500 e 650 sementes aptas por metro quadrado. O estudo da adaptabilidade e estabilidade foi realizado por meio do método de Eberhart e Russell. A modificação da densidade de semeadura e o favorecimento do ambiente de cultivo afetaram intensamente os parâmetros de adaptabilidade e estabilidade do caráter rendimento de grãos. Foram constatados genótipos adaptados a todas as densidades de semeadura (FUNDACEP 29 - exceto para 650 sementes m-2), ou com adaptabilidade especifica e comportamento previsível apenas em ambientes favoráveis (CD 114) e ambientes desfavoráveis (CD 108), indicando a necessidade de um ajuste adequado da densidade de semeadura para a resposta e previsibilidade de comportamento quanto ao rendimento de grãos em trigo.

The objectives of this work were to determine the grain yield adaptability and stability of ten wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.), contrasting for the character tillering potential, conducted in different seeding densities. The experiments were conducted in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 in Capão do Leão -RS and in Pato Branco-PR and Ijuí-RS in the year 2007. A split-plot design was used considering the genotype as the plot and seeding density as the sub-plot. The seeding densities used were 50, 200, 350, 500 and 650 viable seeds m-2. The analyses of adaptability and stability were performed using the method proposed by Eberhart and Russell. The changes in seeding density and location intensely influenced the adaptability and stability parameters for grain yield. Genotypes adapted to various seeding densities were found (FUNDACEP 29 - except for 650 seeds m-2), as well as those with specific adaptability and a predictable performance only in favorable (CD 114) and unfavorable (CD 108) environments, indicating the need of an adequate fitting of seeding density to the performance predictability for grain yield in wheat.

O caráter stay-green é um dos fatores que poderá auxiliar o melhorista na obtenção de plantas mais produtivas, devido à permanência verde por um período mais prolongado favorecendo o enchimento de grãos. Desta forma, o objetivo do trabalho foi o de avaliar o desempenho de diferentes constituições genéticas de trigo com e sem a presença do caráter stay-green e verificar se a expressão de alelos que intensificam a coloração verde por um período mais prolongado, os quais auxiliam no incremento da produtividade de grãos. O trabalho foi desenvolvido em campo experimental com delineamento de blocos casualizados com três repetições, em dois anos de cultivo. A presença de constituições genéticas superiores facilita os benefícios expressos pelo caráter stay-green na produtividade de grãos. O caráter stay-green proporciona estabilidade na produtividade de grãos sob efeito de diferentes ambientes.

The stay-green trait is one of the factors that can aid the breeder in obtaining higher yielding plants due to a delay in leaf senescence, favouring grain filling. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of different wheat lines with and without the stay-green trait and investigate if longer green period; foster an increment of grain yield. The field experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with three replications in two crop years. Genetically superior lines facilitate the benefits of the stay-green trait for grain yield. The stay-green trait promotes yield stability under different environments.

Conhecer como os caracteres agronômicos se correlacionam nas populações segregantes é primordial ao melhorista de plantas, principalmente quando o objetivo for seleção indireta, por meio de um caráter de fácil mensuração ou de maior herdabilidade correlacionado ao caráter de interesse de menor herdabilidade. Dessa forma, a partir da variabilidade observada em caracteres agronômicos nas gerações F2 e F3 de quatro cruzamentos de trigo, avaliados no ano agrícola de 2004, no Centro Agropecuário da Palma, do Centro de Genômica e Fitomelhoramento - FAEM/UFPel, localizado no município de Capão do Leão (RS), este trabalho teve como objetivos estimar: a) coeficientes de correlação genotípica, fenotípica e de ambiente entre os caracteres; b) coeficientes de trilha sobre o rendimento de grãos. Em todas as populações avaliadas, por meio das correlações simples, a seleção de plantas mais produtivas pode ser realizada pela seleção indireta sobre número de afilhos férteis por planta. Mediante a análise de trilha foi possível identificar o efeito indireto do caráter número de afilhos férteis como causador da formação da correlação entre outros caracteres (comprimento da espiga x rendimento de grãos, número de espiguetas da espiga x rendimento de grãos e número de grãos da espiga x rendimento de grãos), enfatizando que o número de afilhos férteis é o principal caráter a ser considerado na obtenção de ganhos em produção por planta.

The knowledge of how the agronomical traits are correlated in segregating populations is of primary importance for plant breeders, specially when one considers indirect selection through a character easily measurable or with high heritability correlated to the trait of interest with lower heritability. Agronomical traits in F2 and F3 generations of four wheat crosses, were evaluated on 2004 agricultural year in the Centro Agropecuário da Palma, of the Centro de Genômica e Fitomelhoramento - FAEM/UFPel, located in Capão do Leão country in Rio Grande do Sul State. The present work had the objectives to estimate for evaluated traits: a) genotypic, phenotypic and environmental correlation coefficients between the traits; and b) path coefficients for grain yield. For all populations, the single correlations indicated that the selection of higher yielding plants can be performed by indirect selection for number of fertile tillers per plant. The path analysis showed that it was possible to identify the indirect effect of the trait number of fertile tillers the as cause of the correlation between other traits (ear length x grain yield, spikelet number per ear x grain yield and number of ear grain x grain yield). Thus suggesting that the number of fertile tillers is the major trait to select for in order to obtain gains on grain yield.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar, in situ, o potencial de remineralizaçaão do dentifrício fluoretado ou não, isoladamente ou associado à profilaxia profissional com jato de bicarbonato de sódio, em esmalte bovino com lesão superficial artificial de cárie. Utilizou-se 80 blocos de esmalte (4X4X2mm), nos quais foram realizadas medidas de microdureza superficial antes e após a desmineralização artificial e após o tratamento, com um penetrador, Knoop carga de 50/7s, para o cálculo do percentual de recuperação de dureza (%reh). Após as tomadas das 2 medidas de microdureza iniciais (antes e após a desmineralização), os blocos de esmalte foram incluídos em dispositivos intrabucais palatinos (2 blocos/aparelho). Dez jovens voluntários usaram estes dispositivos durante 10 dias com intervalo de 7 dias entre cada fase do experimento (estudo cruzado), realizando higiene bucal habitual (4X/dia, sendo 3 após as refeições e 1 à noite). Estabeleceu-se 4 grupos: G1-controle-escovação com dentifrício sem flúor; G2-escovação com dentifrício fluoretado; G3-antes da instalação do dispositivo realizou-se uma profilaxia com jato de bicarbonato de sódio e escovação com dentifrício sem flúor; G4-profilaxia e dentifrício fluoretado. A análise de variância (ANOVA, p=1,04 x 10-6) e o teste de Student-Newman-Keuls (p<0,05), realizados para a comparação entre a %reh dos 4 grupos, indicaram diferença entre todos eles, exceto entre G2 e G4. Concluiu-se que a associação da profilaxia não alterou o desempenho do dentifrício fluoretado na recuperação da dureza superficial do esmalte. Porém, na ausência do flúor a remoção da placa dentária incrementou a recuperação da dureza superficial do esmalte dentário.

An in situ evaluation of the potential rehardening effect of fluoridated and non-fluoridated toothpastes with or without air polishing was conducted. Ten volunteers, using acrylic palatal appliances containing two bovine enamel blocks with artificial carious lesions, took part in this study. Four times a day, after the main meals and at night, the volunteers, in a habitual way, brushed their natural teeth with the dentifrice indicated to the experimental design and after that the appliances were put again into the mouth. They were divided into 4 different groups: G1 - control - non-fluoridated dentifrice; G2 - fluoridated dentifrice; G3 - non-fluoridated dentifrice, but having a previous prophylaxis using air polishing; G4 - fluoridated dentifrice and previous air polishing. The effects of treatments on enamel rehardening were evaluated in the blocks that were assessed by surface microhardness, and the percentage of surface microhardness change (%reh) was calculated in relation to the baseline values. The results showed that %reh was higher in the groups with fluoridated dentifrice, and professional prophylaxis did not have an additional effect in the groups of fluoridated dentifrices (p<0.05). The data suggested that, in the absence of fluoride, removal of dental plaque helped to increase the process of enamel rehardening.

Vários trabalhos têm sido desenvolvidos buscando uma maior eficiência de seleção de plantas em gerações com alta freqüência de heterozigotos. Comparou-se a resposta da seleção direta para rendimento de grãos, seleção indireta baseada no peso médio de grãos e seleção combinada de plantas de plantas em aveia (Avena sativa L.) para superior potencial produtivo e peso médio de grãos, utilizando o método colméia. As estratégias foram aplicadas nas safras agrícolas de 2001 e 2002 em populações F3 e F4, respectivamente, nos cruzamentos UPF 18 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> TC 5, OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 7 e OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 18. As dez melhores combinações genéticas obtidas para cada cruzamento e estratégia de seleção foram avaliadas em ensaios de rendimento de grãos na safra agrícola de 2003. A seleção de plantas de maior rendimento de grãos e peso médio de grãos pode ser feita ainda em gerações com alto nível de heterozigose. A seleção direta para rendimento de grãos e a indireta com base no peso médio de grãos possibilitaram elevar a média dos caracteres sob seleção, entretanto, os genótipos obtidos pela primeira estratégia apresentaram baixo peso médio de grãos enquanto àqueles obtidos pela segunda apresentaram baixo potencial produtivo. A seleção deve ser conduzida de forma simultânea, buscando-se maximizar em um só genótipo elevado potencial de rendimento de grãos e peso de grãos, possibilitando a obtenção de máximo progresso genético para ambos os caracteres.

Several studies have searched for higher efficiency on plant selection in generations bearing high frequency of heterozygotes. This work aims to compare the response of direct selection for grain yield, indirect selection through average grain weight and combined selection for higher yield potential and average grain weight of oat plants (Avena sativa L.), using the honeycomb breeding method. These strategies were applied in the growing seasons of 2001 and 2002 in F3 and F4 populations, respectively, in the crosses UPF 18 CTC 5, OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 7 and OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 18. The ten best genetic combinations obtained for each cross and selection strategy were evaluated in greenhouse yield trials. Selection of plants with higher yield and average grain weight might be performed on early generations with high levels of heterozygosis. The direct selection for grain yield and indirect selection for average grain weight enabled to increase the average of characters under selection. However, genotypes obtained through direct selection presented lower average grain weight and those obtained through the indirect selection presented lower yield potential. Selection strategies must be run simultaneously to combine in only one genotype high yield potential and large grain weight, enabling maximum genetic gain for both characters.