RESUMO Caracterizaram-se fêmeas F1 Holandês x Zebu de diferentes bases maternas quanto às pelagens, despigmentações e características morfométricas. Foram utilizadas 266 fêmeas F1, progênies do cruzamento de 26 touros da raça Holandesa com fêmeas de composição genética zebuínas: Gir, Nelore, Guzonel, Nelogir. Foram aplicadas análise de distribuição de frequência para características qualitativas e medidas de dispersão e tendência central para características morfométricas, e as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Acima de 60,0% dos animais foram de pelagem preta. As vacas que tiveram origem na raça Gir apresentaram comprimento de cabeça 2,8cm maior (P<0,05) que as fêmeas da raça Nelore. O comprimento da orelha variou (P<0,05) conforme a base materna utilizada. As vacas com genes da raça Nelore são 5,0cm mais altas (P<0,05). O perímetro torácico foi a característica morfométrica que teve correlação fenotípica de elevada magnitude com o peso, acima de 0,70, para as fêmeas das bases maternas Gir, Nelore e Nelogir. A pelagem não é indicativa da base materna utilizada. As vacas F1 de base materna Gir tiveram estrutura corporal menor que as fêmeas que portam genes da raça Nelore.

ABSTRACT F1 Holstein x Zebu females from different maternal bases were characterized regarding coat, depigmentation and morphometric characteristics. A total of 266 F1 female progenies from the crossbreeding of 26 Holstein bulls with females of Zebu genetic composition were used: Gir, Nellore, Guzonel, Nellogir. Frequency distribution analysis was applied for qualitative characteristics and dispersion measures and central tendency for morphometric characteristics, and means were compared by Tukey test at 5% probability. Over 60.0% of the animals had a black coat. The cows that originated from the Gir breed had a head length of 2.8cm (P<0.05) higher than the Nellore females. Ear length varied (P<0.05) according to the maternal base used. Cows with Nelore genes were 5.0cm taller (P<0.05). The thoracic perimeter was the morphometric characteristic that had a high magnitude phenotypic correlation with weight, above 0.70, for the females of the Gir, Nellore and Nellogir maternal bases. The coat is not indicative of the maternal base used. F1 Gir-based cows had a smaller body structure than females with Nellore genes.

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar a suplementação com diferentes fontes de carboidratos não fibrosos (CNF) em vacas manejadas a pasto em dietas com alta ou baixa concentração de proteína não degradável no rúmen (PNDR). Doze vacas multíparas com média de 30kg leite/ dia e 45±23 dias em lactação foram utilizadas em delineamento quadrado latino 4x4 com arranjo fatorial 2 × 2. As fontes de CNF foram milho moído (MM) e polpa cítrica seca (PC). A PNDR da dieta foi alterada pela substituição parcial do farelo de soja da dieta de baixa PNDR (BPNDR) por grão de soja tostado e farelo de glúten de milho dieta de alta PNDR (APNDR). Foi observado maior consumo de matéria seca (CMS) nos tratamentos com PC quando comparado aos tratamentos com MM (19,2 e 17,7kg / dia de MS, respectivamente). O teor de gordura do leite foi menor para os tratamentos com BPNDR (3,4%) em comparação aos tratamentos com APNDR (3,6%). O teor de proteína do leite foi maior nos tratamentos com MM (2,9%) em relação aos tratamentos com PC (2,8%). Foram observados menores teores de nitrogênio ureico no leite dos animais alimentados com PC em relação aos com MM (17,8 e 21,2mg / dL, respectivamente). O uso de PC como fonte de CNF aumentou o consumo de matéria seca, bem como o teor de gordura do leite, embora não tenham sido observadas diferenças na produção de leite relacionada a alteração nos teores de PNDR.

ABSTRACT The objective for this study was to evaluate the supplementation with different non-fibrous carbohydrate (NFC) sources for grazing dairy cows in diets with high or low concentrations of rumen undegradable protein (RUP). Twelve multiparous cows averaging 30kg/d of milk production and 45±23 days in milk in a 4x4 Latin square design with 2 × 2 factorial arrangement were used. The difference in NFC content of the diets was achieved using ground corn (GC) or dried citrus pulp (DCP). Dietary RUP was altered by the partial replacement of soybean meal (LRUP) by roasted whole soybean and corn gluten meal (HRUP). Greater dry matter intake (DMI) was observed in DCP treatments compared to GC treatments (19.2 and 17.7kg/day of DM, respectively). Milk fat concentration was lower for LRUP treatments (3.4%) when compared to HRUP (3.6%). The milk protein concentration was greater for GC treatments (2.9%) in relation to DCP treatments (2.8%). Lower milk ureic nitrogen was observed when DCP diets were fed compared to those with GC (17.8 and 21.2mg/dL, respectively). The use of DCP as CNF source increased dry matter intake as well as milk fat concentration, although no differences in milk production were observed for RUP level.

RESUMO: O glyphosate, herbicida mais utilizado na cultura do café, inibe indiretamente a rota de biossíntese de metabólitos secundários, responsáveis por estruturas e substâncias de defesa das plantas. Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar a morfoanatomia foliar, fenóis totais, flavonoides e cafeína em folhas de café arábica submetidas a diferentes subdoses de glyphosate. Os tratamentos consistiram da combinação de três cultivares de café (MGS Travessia, Oeiras MG 6851 e Catuaí IAC 144) e cinco subdoses de glyphosate (0,0; 57,6; 115,2; 230,4 e 460,8 g e.a. ha-1). Aos 30 dias após a pulverização, avaliou-se a espessura total da lâmina foliar, espessura das epidermes adaxial e abaxial, parênquima paliçádico e lacunoso, além das concentrações de fenóis totais, flavonoides totais e cafeína. O cultivar Catuaí teve redução na espessura foliar total, enquanto os demais cultivares tiveram incremento. As epidermes adaxial e abaxial e o parênquima paliçádico reduziram em espessura e o parênquima lacunoso aumentou com o incremento das doses de glyphosate, independentemente do cultivar. Houve aumento de fenóis totais até 115,2 g ha-1 de glyphosate; acima desta dose as concentrações de fenóis foram reduzidas. Verificou-se redução de flavonoides até 115,2 g ha-1 nos cultivares Travessia e Oeiras; acima desta dose, a concentração de flavonides aumentou. O cultivar Catuaí teve comportamento contrário da concentração de flavonoides. Oeiras e Catuaí tiveram diminuição da cafeína até 115,2 g ha-1 de glyphosate e aumento em doses superiores. Travessia mostrou aumento de cafeína a partir de 115,2 g ha-1. Os três cultivares apresentaram maior concentração de fenóis no parênquima paliçádico após a aplicação da deriva de glyphosate. O glyphosate reduz a espessura das epidermes adaxial e abaxial e do parênquima paliçádico e aumenta a espessura de parênquima lacunoso. Doses acima de 230,4 g ha-1 de glyphosate resultam em redução da concentração de fenóis totais. A concentração de flavonoides e cafeína possui efeitos variados com aplicação de glyphosate.

ABSTRACT: The most widely used herbicide in coffee crop is glyphosate, it inhibits the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, responsible for structures and substances of plant defense. This work aimed to evaluate the morphoanatomy, total phenols, flavonoids and caffeine in leaves of Arabica coffee submitted to different sub-doses of glyphosate. The treatments were combinations of three coffee cultivars (MGS Travessia, Oeiras MG 6851 and Catuaí IAC 144) and five sub-doses of glyphosate (0.0, 57.6, 115.2, 230.4 and 460.8 g a.e. ha-1). The total thickness of the leaf blade, thickness of adaxial and abaxial epidermis, palisade and spongy parenchyma, in addition to the total phenol, total flavonoids and caffeine were evaluated 30 days after spraying. Catuaí showed a reduction in the total leaf thickness, while the others cultivars had an increase. The thickness of adaxial and abaxial epidermis and palisade parenchyma was reduced, and the spongy parenchyma increased with increasing doses of glyphosate, regardless of the cultivars. There was an increase on the total phenols up to 115.2 g ha-1 glyphosate, and above this dose, the concentrations of phenols were reduced. The Travessia and Oeiras cultivars obtained a reduction of flavonoids up to 115.2 g ha-1; and above this dose, the concentration of flavonoids increased. The Catuaí cultivar showed an opposing behavior of the concentration of flavonoids. Oeiras and Catuaí showed a decrease of caffeine up to 115.2 g ha-1 and an increase at higher doses. Travessia showed an increase of caffeine in sub-doses above 115.2 g ha-1. The three cultivars showed a higher concentration of phenols in the palisade parenchyma after the application of glyphosate drift. Glyphosate reduces the thickness of the adaxial and abaxial epidermis and palisade parenchyma, and increases the thickness of spongy parenchyma. Doses of glyphosate above 230.4 g ha-1 result in the reduction of total phenols. The concentration of flavonoids and caffeine has varying effects with glyphosate application.

Adiponectin (APN), an adipose tissue-released adipokine with demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties, is encoded by a gene whose polymorphisms are associated with presence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Serum APN levels are inversely related with presence and complexity of CAD. Within this context, we sought to compare levels of total APN and its high molecular weight form (HMW APN) according to clinical presentation and extent of CAD in patients undergoing elective cardiac catheterization. From March 2008 to June 2010, clinical data and blood samples for APN and HMW APN measurements were collected from 415 subjects undergoing cardiac catheterization at two tertiary centers. CAD extent was estimated by the number of coronary arteries with significant stenosis (≥70% obstruction in a major coronary artery) and by Duke Jeopardy Score (DJS). Serum APN levels were similar between groups with stable or unstable CAD (APN 9.20±5.88 vs 9.47±6.23 μg/mL, P=0.738, and HMW APN 5.31±3.72 vs 5.91±4.16 μg/mL, P=0.255), even after stratification by the number of arteries involved (single-vessel vs multivessel disease: APN 9.39±5.76 vs 9.26±6.27 μg/mL, P=0.871; HMW APN 5.29±3.79 vs 5.83±4.04 μg/mL, P=0.306) and DJS score (APN, P=0.718; HMW APN, P=0.276). We conclude that APN and HMW APN serum levels are similar across clinical presentations and different extents of CAD, despite being significantly lower in the presence of obstructive CAD.

RESUMO Com o objetivo de definir os valores biométricos e quantificar parâmetros hematológicos como hematócrito, concentração de proteínas plasmáticas totais e leucócitos totais de tartarugas da espécie Podocnemis expansa, coletou-se um mililitro de sangue da veia femoral de 60 exemplares aparentemente saudáveis. Os animais obtidos do criatório particular, Estância Terra, localizado no estado do Acre, foram classificados em seis grupos de pesos diferentes. Durante a biometria, foram tomadas medidas de peso, comprimento e largura da carapaça e do plastrão, para as análises da correlação dos parâmetros de tamanho e massa corporal entre os indivíduos do mesmo grupo. Os valores observados indicaram que o grupo 06, que inclui os animais com massa acima de 26 kg, apresentou melhor correlação entre as massas individuais de cada animal (r = 0,97) Enquanto que, o grupo 02 (massa entre 21 e 25 kg) apresentou a pior correlação entre as massas (r = 0,34). O resultado da média total de hematócrito de todos os animais deste experimento foi de 10,56%. A concentração das proteínas plasmáticas totais foi de 3,69g dL-1, e a média de leucócitos totais foi de 51466,66µL. Estes parâmetros são considerados fora do padrão quando comparados com os valores encontrados em animais saudáveis da mesma espécie. Assim, este trabalho pode contribuir com informações sobre os dados biométricos e parâmetros hematológicos de P. expansa de cativeiro e demonstra a importância do monitoramento da sanidade dos animais em cativeiro, prevenindo manifestação de enfermidades que poderão pôr em risco a saúde de todo o plantel.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was defined the biometric values and quantify hematological parameters such as hematocrit, concentration of total plasma proteins and total leukocytes for Podocnemis expansa, we collect one milliliter of blood from the femoral vein of 60 specimens apparently healthy. The animals were collected from a private farm, Estancia Terra, located in Rio Branco in the state of Acre, and were classified into six groups of different weights. During the collection of biometric data, weight measurements were taken, and length and width of the carapace and plastron, for the analysis of correlation between the size parameters and body mass between individuals of the same group. The values observed indicate that the group 06, which includes animals with mass above 26kg, showed the best correlation between the individual masses of each animal (R = 0.97), while the group 02 (weight 21 to 25kg) showed the worst correlation between the mass (r = 0.34). The result of the overall average hematocrit of all animals of this experiment was 10.56%. The concentration of total plasma proteins was 3,69g DL-1 and the average total number of leukocytes was 51466,66μL. These parameters are considered abnormal when compared to the values found in healthy animals of the same species. This work contributes with information about biometric data and hematological parameters of P. expansa captivity and demonstrates the importance of monitoring health, preventing diseases that may endanger the health of all animals in the farm.

ABSTRACT Chronic exposure to solar radiation could contribute to premature skin aging and skin cancer. Skin presents its own antioxidant defense, however when defenses are out of balance, reactive oxygen species could damage biological structures. In the present work, an oil-in-water photoprotective emulsion was developed and Bauhinia microstachya var. massambabensis Vaz, Fabaceae, extracts at 1% (obtained by extraction with different solvents) were added to this emulsion. In vitro and in vivo efficacy and safety of the formulations were evaluated. Spectrophotometric methods and in vivo Colipa test were performed to evaluated efficacy of the formulations, through sun protection factor (SPF) determination and UVA protection factor assessment. To the in vitro safety assessment HET-CAM, CAM-TBS and Red Blood Cell tests were performed. Results showed that both extracts contributed to a higher in vivo photoprotection (SPF 18) when compared to the formulation without extract (SPF 13), this result could be attributed to the antioxidant activity of the plant extracts that act by capturing reactive oxygen species. Concerning safety, all formulations were considered non-irritant according to in vitro tests. Formulations containing extracts could be considered efficient and safe for cosmetic use since they presented higher sun protection factor and passed the toxicity tests.

Avaliou-se o quanto fêmeas e machos contribuem para a variação total das taxas de fertilização e de eclosão em curimba (Prochilodus lineatus). Utilizou-se sêmen criopreservado proveniente de cinco machos para fertilizar ovócitos de seis fêmeas em um esquema fatorial cruzado 5x6, totalizando 30 famílias. Além das características reprodutivas dos machos e fêmeas, foram avaliadas as taxas de fertilização e eclosão para cômputo dos efeitos materno e paterno. Os componentes da variância foram estimados por meio da máxima verossimilhança restrita, sendo construídos intervalos Highest Posterior Density (HPD) para cada componente. Verificou-se que as fêmeas contribuíram muito mais para a variação total em relação aos machos para as taxas de fertilização e eclosão. Para a taxa de fertilização, as fêmeas contribuíram com 26,3% da variação total e os machos com 8,9%. Em relação à taxa de eclosão, as fêmeas contribuíram com 11,9% e os machos com 1,6%. Concluiu-se que houve efeito materno sobre as taxas de fertilização e eclosão e que o efeito paterno avaliado individualmente foi pouco expressivo ou até mesmo insignificante.

The aim of this study was to evaluate how much females and males contribute to the total variation of reproductive traits such as fertilization and hatching rate in curimba Prochilodus lineatus. Cryopreserved semen from five males was used to fertilize eggs from six females in a cross-factorial 5x6, totaling 30 families. In addition to the reproductive characteristics of males and females, fertilization and hatching rates were evaluated for computation of maternal and paternal effects. The variance components were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood, and the Highest Posterior Density (HPD) intervals were estimated for each component. The female contributed more to the total variation than males for the fertilization and hatching rates. The female contributed 26.3% of the total variation in the fertilization rate against 8.9% of males. Regarding the hatching rate, the female contributed 11.9% versus 1.6% of males. Thus, there is maternal effect on rates of fertilization and hatching, and the paternal effect assessed individually was lackluster or even negligible.

Objetivou-se neste trabalho determinar o tempo de secagem e modelar as curvas de secagem de folhas de fruta-de-lobo (Solanum lycocarpum A. St.-Hil.) secas em temperaturas de 40, 50 e 60ºC, num secador de leito fixo em camada fina com velocidade do ar de 0,81 m s-1, bem como estimar o coeficiente de difusão efetivo e a energia de ativação. Aos dados experimentais foram ajustados oito modelos matemáticos. As magnitudes do coeficiente de determinação (R²), do erro médio relativo (P) e do erro médio estimado (SE) foram utilizadas para verificar o grau de ajuste dos modelos. Concluiu-se que: a) O tempo de secagem diminuiu com o aumento da temperatura; b) os modelos de secagem Logaritmo e de Midilli et al. foram os que melhor se ajustaram aos dados experimentais; c) Os valores do coeficiente de difusão aumentaram de acordo com a elevação da temperatura do ar de secagem e d) O valor da energia de ativação para a folha Solanum lycocarpum A. St.-Hil. foi de 44, 60 kJ mol-1.

The aims of this study were to determine the drying time and the shape of the drying curves of leaves of wolf apple (Solanum lycocarpum A. St.-Hil.) dried at temperatures of 40, 50 and 60ºC in a thin layer fixed-bed dryer at air velocity of 0.81 m s-1, and to estimate the effective diffusion coefficient and activation energy. Eight mathematical models were fit to the experimental data. The magnitude of the coefficient of determination (R²), the mean relative error (P) and the estimated standard error (SE) were used to verify the fitting degree of the models. It was concluded that: a) The drying time decreased with increasing temperatures; b) the drying models of Logarithm and of Midilli et al. best fit to the experimental data; c) The values of the diffusion coefficient increased with the rising temperature of the drying air; d) The value of activation energy for the leaf of Solanum lycocarpum A. St.-Hil. was 44.60 kJ mol-1.

Accelerators Driven Systems (ADS) are an innovative type of nuclear system, which is useful for long-lived fission product transmutation and fuel regeneration. The ADS consist of a coupling of a sub-critical nuclear core reactor and a proton beam produced by particle accelerator. These particles are injected into a target for the neutrons production by spallation reactions. This target is of utmost importance for an ADS, representing the coupling of the accelerator and the sub-critical core. The determination of optimal materials for these targets is fundamental for the design of an ADS. The main characteristic of an ideal target is the high production of neutrons per incident proton. In this work are shown results for the neutron production of various types of targets using the MCNPX 2.6.0 code. Furthermore, it is performed a comparative study of transport models to describe the spallation reactions available in this code.

Fetal hemoglobin (HbF), encoded by the HBG2 and HBG1 genes, is the best-known genetic modulator of sickle cell anemia, varying dramatically in concentration in the blood of these patients. This variation is partially associated with polymorphisms located in the promoter region of the HBG2 and HBG1 genes. In order to explore known and unknown polymorphisms in these genes, the sequences of their promoter regions were screened in sickle cell anemia patients and correlated with both their HbF levels and their βS-globin haplotypes. Additionally, the sequences were compared with genes from 2 healthy groups, a reference one (N = 104) and an Afro-descendant one (N = 98), to identify polymorphisms linked to the ethnic background.The reference group was composed by healthy individuals from the general population. Four polymorphisms were identified in the promoter region of HBG2 and 8 in the promoter region of HBG1 among the studied groups. Four novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) located at positions -324, -317, -309 and -307 were identified in the reference group. A deletion located between -396 and -391 in the HBG2 promoter region and the SNP -271 C→T in the HBG1 promoter region were associated with the Central African Republic βS-globin haplotype. In contrast, the -369 C→G and 309 A→G SNPs in the HBG2 promoter region were correlated to the Benin haplotype. The polymorphisms -396_-391 del HBG2, -369 SNP HBG2 and -271 SNP HBG1 correlated with HbF levels. Hence, we suggest an important role of HBG2 and HBG1 gene polymorphisms on the HbF synthesis.

Avaliaram-se neste trabalho os efeitos dos herbicidas ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium e a mistura (ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium) sobre os componentes da produtividade de dez genótipos de cana-de-açúcar. O experimento foi realizado em um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo em blocos casualizados, com parcelas subdivididas. Nas parcelas alocaram-se os herbicidas: ametryn (2.000 g ha-1), tryfloxysulfuron-sodium (22,5 g ha-1) e a mistura formulada comercialmente, ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium (1.463 + 37,0 g ha-1), e uma testemunha sem aplicação de herbicidas (capinada). Os herbicidas foram aplicados em pós-emergência inicial da cultura. Nas subparcelas, foram plantados os genótipos de cana-de-açúcar: RB72454, RB835486, RB855113, RB855156, RB867515, RB925211, RB925345, RB937570, RB947520 e SP80-1816. Aos 14, 45 e 60 dias após aplicação dos herbicidas (DAT) avaliou-se, por meio de notas, a intoxicação dos genótipos de cana-de-açúcar pelos herbicidas. Aos 14 e 45 DAT, determinaram-se a área foliar e a massa da matéria seca da parte aérea. A altura das plantas foi avaliada aos 14 e 360 DAT, e a produtividade de colmos foi determinada por ocasião da colheita, aos 430 dias após o plantio. O genótipo RB855156 foi o mais sensível aos produtos aplicados, e os genótipos RB925345, RB947520 e SP80-1816, os mais tolerantes. Em todos os casos de intoxicação, verificou-se completa recuperação da cultura até 60 DAT. Conclui-se que a seletividade da cana-de-açúcar aos herbicidas ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium e ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium é dependente do genótipo cultivado.

The effects of the herbicides ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium and the mixture (ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium) on the yield components of ten sugarcane genotypes were evaluated in this study. The experiment was conducted in a Paleudultand and t was arranged in a randomized block design with split plots. The herbicides ametryn (2.000 g ha-1), tryfloxysulfuron-sodium (22,5 g ha-1) were allocated in the plots as well the commercial mixture ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium (1.463 + 37 g ha-1) and control without herbicide application (hoed). The herbicides were applied at as initial post-emergence of the crop. The sugar cane genotypes (RB72454, RB835486, RB855113, RB855156, RB867515, RB925211, RB925345, RB937570, RB947520 and SP801816) were allocated in the subplots. At 14, 45 and 60 days after treatment application (DTA), sugarcane genotype intoxication by the herbicides was evaluated, using grades. At 14 and 45 DTA, plants had their leaf area and dry matter determined. Plant height was measured at 14 and 360 DTA, and stem productivity was determined by harvest time, 430 days after planting. The genotype RB855156 was the most sensitive to the applied products and the genotypes RB925345, RB947520 and SP80-1816, the most tolerant. In all cases of intoxication, a complete recovery of the crop was observed up to 60 DTA. It was concluded that selectivity of sugarcane to the herbicides ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium and ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium is dependent on the cultivated genotype.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho determinar a composição química da cera epicuticular dos biótipos de azevém (Lolium multiflorum) resistente e suscetível ao glyphosate, buscando relações entre suas características e a resistência dos biótipos ao herbicida. A cera epicuticular foi extraída e quantificada e os seus constituintes analisados por cromatografia em fase gasosa, acoplada a espectrômetro de massa (CG-EM). Para determinação da composição química, amostras de lâmina foliar foram retiradas 30 dias após a emergência das plantas, coletando-se a primeira folha com lígula totalmente visível. A quantidade de cera epicuticular extraída não diferiu entre os biótipos. Entre os compostos que constituem a cera epicuticular, os álcoois são os mais abundantes, sendo representados por apenas um composto: o hexacosan-1-ol (46,80% no biótipo resistente e 52,20% no biótipo suscetível). Ao comparar a polaridade da cera epicuticular dos biótipos de azevém, constatou-se que tanto no biótipo resistente quanto no suscetível a cera epicuticular apresentou mais de 50% de componentes polares (álcoois e aldeídos) em sua constituição, sendo esse valor igual a 69,80% no biótipo resistente e 64,94% no biótipo suscetível. Por meio da caracterização apresentada, pode-se afirmar que existem pequenas diferenças na cera epicuticular dos biótipos de azevém resistente e suscetível ao glyphosate; o biótipo resistente apresentou grau de polaridade pouco superior ao do biótipo suscetível, porém essa diferença não pode ser considerada marcante a ponto de determinar maior ou menor tolerância de um biótipo ou outro ao herbicida glyphosate.

The objective of this work was to determine the chemical composition of epicuticular wax of Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) biotypes resistant and susceptible to glyphosate, searching for relationships between their characteristics and the resistance of the biotypes to the product. The epicuticular wax was extracted and quantified, and its constituents analyzed by gas chromatography, coupled to mass spectrometer (CG-EM). To determine the chemical composition, leaf blade samples were obtained 30 days after plant emergence, the first leaf being collected with totally visible ligule. The amount of epicuticular wax did not differ between the biotypes. Alcohols are the most abundant among the compounds constituting the epiticular wax, represented by only one compound, hexacosan-1-ol (46.80% in the resistant biotype and 52.20% in the susceptible). When comparing the polarity of the epicuticular wax of the Italian ryegrass biotypes, it was verified that both in the resistant and susceptible biotypes, the epicuticular wax presented more than 50% of polar compounds (alcohols and aldehydes) in its constitution, with that value being equal to 69.80% in the resistant biotype and 64.94% in the susceptible. Thus, it can be stated that small differences exist in the epicuticular wax of Italian ryegrass biotypes resistant and susceptible to glyphosate. The resistant biotype presented a slightly higher polarity degree than the susceptible biotype but such difference cannot be considered sufficiently relevant to determine a greater or smaller tolerance of either biotype to glyphosate.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar os efeitos de ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium e da mistura ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium na qualidade da matéria-prima de genótipos de cana-de-açúcar. O experimento foi realizado em campo, em Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo, no delineamento de blocos casualizados em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Os herbicidas ametryn (2.000 g ha-1), trifloxysulfuron-sodium (22,5 g ha-1) e a mistura comercial de ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium (1.463 + 37,0 g ha-1), aplicados em pós-emergência inicial da cultura, mais uma testemunha capinada foram alocados nas parcelas. Nas subparcelas foram dispostos dez genótipos de cana-de-açúcar: RB72454, RB835486, RB855113, RB855156, RB867515, RB925211, RB925345, RB937570, RB947520 e SP80-1816. Foram avaliadas por ocasião da colheita, realizada aos 430 dias após o plantio, as características: sólidos solúveis totais (Brix), pureza do caldo, fibra, sacarose aparente e produtividade de colmos e de açúcar, referentes à qualidade da matéria-prima dos genótipos. Para facilitar a interpretação dos resultados, todas as características avaliadas foram transformadas em porcentagens em relação à testemunha capinada (sem herbicida). Observaram-se efeitos diferenciados dos herbicidas sobre os genótipos, sendo o RB855156 e o RB835486 os que tiveram a produtividade de colmos e de açúcar mais afetada ao se aplicar. Houve queda na produtividade de colmos e de açúcar no genótipo RB855113 quando este foi tratado com a mistura (ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium). Nenhum dos genótipos foi afetado pelo herbicida ametryn em aplicação isolada.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of ametryn, trifloxysulfuron-sodium and ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium mix on the raw matter quality of sugarcane genotypes. The experiment was conducted in the field, in a Paleudult, using a split-plot design with four replications. The herbicides ametryn (2.000 g ha-1), trifloxysulfuron-sodium (22.5 g ha-1) and the commercial mixture of ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium (1.463 + 37,0 g ha-1), applied in post initial emergence of the crop, plus a hoed control, were allocated in the plots. Ten sugarcane genotypes were arranged in the split-plots: RB72454, RB835486, RB855113, RB855156, RB867515, RB925211, RB925345, RB937570, RB947520 and SP80-1816. A harvest time, 430 days after planting, the following characteristics were assessed: total soluble-solids (Brix), broth purity, fiber, apparent sucrose and sugar and stem productivity, regarding the raw matter quality of the genotypes. To facilitate interpretation of the results, all the evaluated characteristics were converted into percentages in relation with the hoed control (no herbicide). Different herbicide effects on the genotypes were observed, with RB855156 and RB835486 presenting the lowest stem and sugar yield. Among the herbicides, trifloxysulfuron-sodium had the greatest influence on these characteristics. There was a decrease in stem and sugar yield in genotype RB855113 treated with the mixture (ametryn + trifloxysulfuron-sodium). None of the genotypes was affected by the herbicide ametryn, when applied alone.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a atividade microbiana e o potencial de solubilização de fosfato inorgânico em solos cultivados com soja sob diferentes manejos fitossanitários. O experimento foi conduzido em campo, em Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo câmbico. Foram avaliados dez tratamentos em delineamento de blocos casualizados, no esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Nas parcelas, avaliou-se o efeito da aplicação ou não da mistura de inseticida (endossulfan) + fungicida (tebuconazole) e, nas subparcelas, o efeito dos métodos de controle de plantas daninhas (testemunha não capinada, testemunha capinada, aplicação única de glyphosate, aplicação sequencial de glyphosate e aplicação única de fomesafen + fluazifop-p-butil). Amostras de solo da entrelinha da cultura foram coletadas quando as plantas atingiram o estádio R2, para avaliação de taxa respiratória, biomassa microbiana, quociente metabólico, potencial de solubilização de fosfato inorgânico e potencial hidrogeniônico do solo. Quanto à taxa respiratória do solo, não se observaram alterações com a utilização dos diferentes manejos fitossanitários. Os herbicidas avaliados interferiram em características como o CBM e qCO2 - variáveis diretamente relacionadas à qualidade do solo. O glyphosate aplicado em dose única ou sequencial associado ou não com endossulfan + tebuconazole apresentou os menores valores de qCO2 (0,075 - 0,079 mg mg-1 d-1 ) e os maiores de CBM (239,64 - 312,82 mg g-1), indicando menor grau de distúrbio do solo. Maiores atividades de solubilização de fosfato (425 e 472 mg L-1) foram observadas nos tratamentos com aplicação única ou sequencial de glyphosate, respectivamente, sem combinação com endossulfan + tebuconazole. A aplicação dos agrotóxicos na parte aérea das plantas de soja interfere na atividade dos microrganismos associados à rizosfera.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the microbial activity and phosphate solubilization potential of a soil cultivated with soybean under different phytosanitary management strategies. The experiment was conducted in the field in a Cambic red-yellow Argisol. Ten treatments were arranged in a randomized block design with four replications. The effect of fungicide + herbicide application (endosulphan + tebuconazole) was evaluated in the plots, while weed control management was studied in the subplots (hoed or unhoed control; single-dose or sequential glyphosate application; single-dose fomesafen + fluazifop-p-butil application). Soil samples from the inter-row were collected when plants reached the R2 stage and were used to measure soil respiratory rate, microbial biomass carbon (MBC), metabolic quotient (qCO2), phosphate solubilization potential, and pH. The phyto-sanitary management strategies evaluated did not affect soil respiratory rates. The herbicides tested influenced soil MBC and qCO2, variables directly related to soil quality. Glyphosate applied in a single dose or sequentially, either in combination with endosulphan + tebuconazole or not, led to lower qCO2 values (0.075-0.079 mg μg-1 d-1) and higher MBC (239.64 - 312.82 μg g-1), indicating less soil disturbance. Higher phosphate solubilizing activity, 425 and 472 mg L-1 , were observed for the treatments with single-dose or sequential application of glyphosate, respectively, in the absence of endosulfan + tebuconazole. Agrochemical application on soybean shoots affects the activity of soil microorganisms in the plant rhizosphere.

Os pacientes com diabetes apresentam risco três vezes maior de desenvolverem aterosclerose e suas complicações quando comparados a indivíduos sem hiperglicemia. Parte desse risco associado ao diabetes é provavelmente relacionado a determinantes genéticos que influenciam tanto a homeostase glicídica quanto o desenvolvimento da aterosclerose. Entretanto, o diabetes tipo 2 freqüentemente coexiste com outros fatores de risco cardiovascular, tais como hipertensão arterial, obesidade central e dislipidemia. A variabilidade genética interfere em várias áreas tais como o metabolismo lipídico, o metabolismo energético, hipertensão, mecanismos hemodinâmicos, mecanismos de coagulação, inflamação e na formação da matriz na parede vascular, que podem estar envolvidos nas complicações macrovasculares dos pacientes com diabetes. A adiponectina é secretada com abundância pelos adipócitos. Apresenta importante papel no metabolismo lipídico e glicídico, tendo ação direta tanto antiinflamatória quanto anti-aterogênica. Na atual revisão, nós resumimos os dados recentes da literatura que sugerem uma implicação de variantes alélicas do gene da adiponectina (ADIPOQ) que podem estar envolvidos na determinação genética da doença cardiovascular em indivíduos com diabetes.

Diabetic patients have a 3-fold higher risk of developing atherosclerosis and its clinical complications as compared to non-diabetic individuals. Part of the cardiovascular risk associated with diabetes is probably due to genetic determinants influencing both glucose homeostasis and the development of atherosclerosis. However, type 2 diabetes frequently coexists with other cardiovascular risk factors like arterial hypertension, central obesity and dyslipidemia. Genetic variability affecting many areas such as lipid and energy metabolisms, hypertension and haemodynamic mechanisms, blood clotting homeostasis, inflammation, and matrix turnover in the vascular wall will have an impact on the development of macrovascular complications in diabetic patients. Adiponectin is abundantly secreted by adipocytes. It plays important roles in lipid and glucose metabolisms and has direct anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects. In this review, we summarize recent data from the literature suggesting an implication of allelic variations of the adiponectin gene (ADIPOQ) in the genetic determinants of cardiovascular disease in diabetic subjects.