ABSTRACT Objective: To define a reference chart comparing pressure drop vs. flow generated by a set of arterial cannulae currently utilized in cardiopulmonary bypass conditions in pediatric surgery. Methods: Cannulae from two manufacturers were selected considering their design and outer and inner diameters. Cannula performance was evaluated in terms of pressure drop vs. flow during simulated cardiopulmonary bypass conditions. The experimental circuits consisted of a Jostra HL-20 roller pump, a Quadrox-i pediatric oxygenator (Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany), and a custom pediatric tubing set. The circuit was primed with lactated Ringer’s solution only (first condition) and with human packed red blood cells added (second condition) to achieve a hematocrit of 30%. Cannula sizes 8 to 16 Fr were inserted into the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with a “Y” connector. The flow was adjusted in 100 ml/min increments within typical flow ranges for each cannula. Pre-cannula and post-cannula pressures were measured to calculate the pressure drop. Results: Utilizing a pressure drop limit of 100 mmHg, our results suggest a recommended flow limit of 500, 900, 1400, 2600, and 3100 mL/min for Braile arterial cannulae sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 Fr, respectively. For Medtronic DLP arterial cannulae sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 Fr, the recommended flow limit is 600, 1100, 1700, 2700, and 3300 mL/min, respectively. Conclusion: This study reinforces discrepancies in pressure drop between cannulae of the same diameter supplied by different manufacturers and the importance of independent translational research to evaluate components’ performance.

Abstract Objective The aim of the present study is to determine whether previous shoulder and knee injuries were associated with isokinetic fatigue index and agonist/antagonist ratio of shoulder internal/external rotators and knee flexors/extensors in male volleyball athletes. Methods The current study is a cross-sectional investigation of 49 male elite volleyball players competing at a high level in Brazil. Isokinetic fatigue index and agonist/antagonist profiles were assessed during the preseason. Additionally, in order to record previous injuries, the athletes answered a standardized questionnaire. We conducted a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to determine the association strength and the clinically relevant cut-off point for variables presenting statistical significance for the area under the curve (AUC) (α = 0.05). An independent t-test was used to compare isokinetic variables between athletes with and without previous injury (α = 0.05). Results The results of the ROC curve analysis indicated that hamstring fatigue index values at 300o/s were associated with the presence of previous knee injury (area under the curve [AUC] = 73%, p= 0.004), and shoulder external rotators fatigue index values at 360°/s were not associated with the presence of previous shoulder injury (AUC = 68%, p= 0.053). Conclusions Elite volleyball athletes who reported previous knee injuries were prone to a higher fatigue index than those reporting no injuries. Knee flexor resistance training might be useful for those athletes who reported knee injuries in the previous season.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo é determinar se lesões prévias de ombro e joelho estavam associadas ao índice de fadiga isocinética e razão agonista/antagonista dos rotadores internos/externos do ombro e flexores/extensores do joelho em jogadores de voleibol. Métodos Esta é uma investigação transversal com 49 jogadores de voleibol de elite que competem em alto nível no Brasil. O índice de fadiga isocinética e os perfis de agonistas/antagonistas foram avaliados durante a pré-temporada. Além disso, para registro de lesões anteriores, os atletas responderam a um questionário padronizado. Conduzimos uma análise da curva de característica de operação do receptor (receiver operating characteristic, ROC) para determinar a força de associação e o ponto de corte clinicamente relevante de variáveis com significância estatística na área sob a curva (AUC) (α = 0,05). Um teste t independente comparou as variáveis isocinéticas entre atletas com e sem lesão prévia (α = 0,05). Resultados Os resultados da análise da curva ROC indicam que os valores do índice de fadiga dos isquiotibiais a 300o/s foram associados à presença de lesão prévia no joelho (área soba a curva [AUC] = 73%, p= 0,004), enquanto os valores do índice de fadiga dos rotadores externos do ombro a 360°/s não foram associados à presença de lesão prévia no ombro (AUC = 68%, p= 0.053). Conclusões Atletas de voleibol de elite que relataram lesões anteriores no joelho estavam propensos a um índice de fadiga maior do que aqueles que não relataram lesões. O treinamento de resistência de flexores do joelho pode ser útil para atletas com relatos de lesões no joelho na temporada anterior.

Abstract The present study verified the presence of phytoconstituents and evaluated antioxidant (DPPH, FRAP, NO and TBARS tests) and antiglycation (REM test) activities of unconventional wild edible fruits Chrysophyllum cainito, Hancornia speciosa and Plinia glomerata. It was verified the presence of phenolic compounds for all fruits and flavonoids were observed only for C. cainito, which presented in its peel the highest total phenols (90.34 μg GAE mg-1) and flavonoids (30.4 μg RE mg-1) content. Sugar concentration was significant for all fruits, where H. speciosa showed the highest reducing sugar content (576.12 mg g-1) and C. cainito pulp showed the highest total sugar content (858.67 mg g-1). All fruits presented vitamin C and carotenoids, highlighting P. glomerata with the best results for ascorbic acid (2260.94 mg 100 g-1) and carotenoids (59.62 µg g-1). Extracts presented antioxidant activity, highlighting C. cainito peel that presented 65.64% (DPPH), 231.34 µM TE L-1 (FRAP), 49.34% (NO) and 22.56% (TBARS), while in antiglycation evaluation, P. glomerata showed evident activity. Therefore, it was possible to determine different phytoconstituents, and antioxidant and antiglycation activities of the fruits. These data provide subsidies for application of these fruits in new studies, to increase knowledge and preservation of these species.

ABSTRACT Objectives. To characterize how physical activity and sedentary behavior have been measured in national health surveys in South American countries. Methods. An extensive search was made for national health surveys from all 12 South American countries through health websites, national statistical offices, and contact with researchers and policy-makers. The following eligibility criteria were used to select surveys: conducted in a South American country; used a nationally representative sample ≥ 18 years; coordinated by the public, private or mixed private–public sector; and assessed physical activity and/or sedentary behavior. Data were extracted on general information about the surveys, specific details about the physical activity and sedentary behavior assessment, and additional questions related to activity behavior. Results. In total, 36 surveys were included, two of which were multicountry surveys; all surveys assessed physical activity and 27 assessed sedentary behavior. Most surveys (23/36; 64%) were based on previously validated international questionnaires, but 13 (57%) of these deviated from the reference tools, introducing changes and adaptations. Sedentary behavior was assessed mostly through questions on screen time and/or daily sitting time in the same physical activity questionnaires. No survey used device-based measures to generate data on these behaviors. Conclusions. Differences between instruments used and modifications limit the comparability of data across countries. This highlights the importance of standardizing assessment within South America for physical activity and sedentary behavior sections in national surveys, with the broader aim of contributing to establishing a standardized strategy for the surveillance of physical activity and sedentary behavior in South America.

RESUMO Objetivos. Caracterizar como a atividade física e o comportamento sedentário têm sido medidos em pesquisas nacionais de saúde em países sul-americanos. Métodos. Foi realizada uma busca extensa de pesquisas nacionais de saúde de todos os 12 países sul-americanos em sites de saúde e órgãos nacionais de estatística, e pelo contato com pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas. Foram usados os seguintes critérios de elegibilidade para selecionar as pesquisas: conduzida em um país sul-americano; que tenha usado uma amostra nacionalmente representativa ≥ 18 anos; coordenada pelo setor público, privado ou público-privado; e que tenha avaliado a atividade física e/ou o comportamento sedentário. Os dados extraídos eram sobre informações gerais das pesquisas, detalhes específicos sobre a avaliação da atividade física e do comportamento sedentário e questões adicionais relacionadas ao comportamento na atividade. Resultados. Ao todo, 36 pesquisas foram incluídas, duas das quais foram conduzidas em vários países. Todas as pesquisas avaliaram a atividade física e 27 avaliaram o comportamento sedentário. A maioria das pesquisas (23/36; 64%) baseou-se em questionários internacionais previamente validados e 13 (57%) delas se desviaram das ferramentas de referência, introduzindo mudanças e adaptações. O comportamento sedentário foi avaliado principalmente por meio de perguntas sobre tempo de tela e/ou tempo diário sentado nos mesmos questionários sobre atividade física. Nenhuma pesquisa utilizou medições realizadas por dispositivos para gerar dados sobre esses comportamentos. Conclusões. As diferenças entre os instrumentos usados e as modificações limitam a comparabilidade dos dados entre os países, o que destaca a importância de padronizar a avaliação na América do Sul para as seções de atividade física e comportamento sedentário em pesquisas nacionais, com o objetivo mais amplo de contribuir para o estabelecimento de uma estratégia padronizada para a vigilância da atividade física e do comportamento sedentário na América do Sul.

RESUMEN Objetivos. Describir cómo se han medido la actividad física y el sedentarismo en las encuestas nacionales de salud en los países de América del Sur. Métodos. Se llevó a cabo una extensa búsqueda de encuestas nacionales de salud de los doce países sudamericanos en sitios web de salud, oficinas nacionales de estadística y mediante el contacto con investigadores y responsables de formular políticas. Para escoger las encuestas se emplearon los siguientes criterios de selección: realizada en un país sudamericano; muestra representativa a nivel nacional de ≥ 18 años; coordinada por el sector público, el sector privado o mixto público-privado; y evaluación de la actividad física o el sedentarismo. Se extrajeron datos como información general de las encuestas, detalles específicos de la evaluación de la actividad física y el sedentarismo, y otras preguntas relacionadas con la actividad física. Resultados. En total, se incluyeron 36 encuestas, dos de las cuales se realizaron en varios países. Todas las encuestas evaluaron la actividad física; 27, el sedentarismo. La mayoría de las encuestas (23/36; 64%) se basaron en cuestionarios internacionales anteriormente validados, de los cuales 13 (57%) se desviaron de las herramientas de referencia al tener cambios y adaptaciones. El sedentarismo se evaluó principalmente en los mismos cuestionarios de actividad física mediante preguntas sobre el tiempo invertido delante de pantallas o el tiempo diario sentado. Ninguna encuesta aplicó medidas basadas en dispositivos para obtener datos sobre estos comportamientos. Conclusiones. Las diferencias entre los instrumentos empleados y las modificaciones limitan la comparabilidad de los datos en todos los países. Esto pone de relieve la importancia de estandarizar la evaluación en América del Sur de las secciones dedicadas a la actividad física y al sedentarismo en las encuestas nacionales, con el objetivo general de contribuir a la creación de una estrategia estandarizada para la vigilancia de la actividad física y el sedentarismo en América del Sur.

Green hydrogen is a fuel capable of promoting sustainable energy development and is gaining attention in the current global energy transition framework. The global shift toward decarbonization has triggered a substantial boost in the hydrogen industry. This study presents an overview of the current status of hydrogen production, regulation of the green hydrogen segment, hydrogen storage, distribution, and transportation, and final use and application. We also critically discuss the viability of adopting green hydrogen in terms of possible economic and environmental impacts as well as the main challenges and opportunities it represents for the Chemical Sciences.

This work aims to study the learning progression of students from two federal universities in Rio de Janeiro within the scope of Chemical Kinetics. For the elaboration of the research questionnaire, 46 professors from eleven Brazilian universities were consulted and from the collected data, a questionnaire was elaborated and applied to 452 students of Pharmacy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering courses at Universidade Federal Fluminense and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. For the analysis of the questionnaires, Rasch modelling was used, which made it possible to elaborate the learning progression of these students.

Abstract Aspergillus genus causes many diseases, and the species Aspergillus flavus is highly virulent. Treatment of aspergillosis involves azole derivatives such as voriconazole and polyenes such as amphotericin B. Due to an increase in fungal resistance, treatments are now less effective; the search for new compounds with promising antifungal activity has gained importance. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of the synthetic amide 2-chloro-N-phenylacetamide (A1Cl) against strains of Aspergillus flavus and to elucidate its mechanism of action. Thus, the minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum fungicidal concentration, conidial germination, associations with antifungal agents, cell wall activities, membrane activities and molecular docking were evaluated. A1Cl presented antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus strains with a minimum inhibitory concentration of between 16 and 256 μg/mL and a minimum fungicidal concentration between 32 and 512 μg/mL. The minimum inhibitory concentration of A1Cl also inhibited conidial germination, but when associated with amphotericin B and voriconazole, it promoted antagonistic effects. Binding to ergosterol on the fungal plasma membrane is the likely mechanism of action, along with possible inhibition of DNA synthesis through the inhibition of thymidylate synthase. It is concluded that the amide 2-chloro-N-phenylacetamide has promising antifungal potential.

Abstract Plant growth can be directly influenced by the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of their substrates. We tested the viability of using alternative substrates derived from agroindustrial residues by evaluating their effects on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germination and growth as well as the antioxidant activities in seeds and seedlings. The extracts were classified based on their principal carbon source: cotton waste (SA); sugarcane waste (SB); napier grass (SN); tree prunings (SP); and sawdust (SS). The chemical attributes of the substrates were analyzed, the physiological characteristics of tomato seed germination were determined, and the activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD) were measured in tomato seeds and seedlings. The extracts from tree prunings and sawdust showed the highest germination indices and root lengths, while the cotton and sugarcane waste extracts showed the lowest values for the same variables, with high pH and electric conductivity values indicating possible toxicity; increased activities of antioxidant enzymes needed to correct physiological imbalances were detected. The substrates deemed most suitable for seedling production were those derived from tree prunings and sawdust.

Resumen El crecimiento de las plantas puede estar directamente influenciado por las características físicas, químicas y biológicas de sus sustratos. Probamos la viabilidad de utilizar sustratos alternativos derivados de residuos agroindustriales mediante la evaluación de sus efectos sobre la germinación y el crecimiento del tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.), así como sobre las actividades antioxidantes de sus semillas y plántulas. Los extractos se clasificaron en función de su principal fuente de carbono: residuos de algodón (SA); desechos de caña de azúcar (SB); napier grass (SN); podas de árboles (SP); y aserrín (SS). Se analizaron los atributos químicos de los sustratos, se determinaron las características fisiológicas de la germinación de la semilla de tomate y se midieron las actividades de las enzimas antioxidantes SOD, CAT y POD en semillas de tomate y plántulas. Los extractos de poda de árboles y aserrín mostraron los índices de germinación y longitud de raíz más altos, mientras que los extractos de algodón y residuos de caña de azúcar mostraron los valores más bajos de esas mismas variables, con altos valores de pH y conductividad eléctrica que apuntan a una posible toxicidad; se detectaron actividades incrementadas de enzimas antioxidantes para corregir los desequilibrios fisiológicos. Los sustratos considerados más adecuados para la producción de plántulas fueron los basados en poda de árboles y aserrín.

Resumo Introdução: A titulação manual é o padrão-ouro para determinar a pressão ideal para o tratamento com a pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas; e a predição da pressão ideal é importante para evitar retardos na sua prescrição. Objetivo: Verificar se as avaliações clínicas antropométricas, polissonográficas, cefalométricas e das vias aéreas superiores podem predizer a configuração ideal da pressão do aparelho de pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas para pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono. Método: Foram selecionados 50 homens entre 25 e 65 anos, com índice de massa corporal menor ou igual a 35 kg/m2. Todos os pacientes fizeram polissonografia basal, seguida de avaliações clínicas cefalométricas e otorrinolaringológicas. Na segunda noite, foi feita polissonografia de titulação para estabelecer a pressão ideal. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 43 ± 12,3 anos, com índice de massa corporal médio de 27,1 ± 3,4 kg/m2 e índice de apneia-hipopneia de 17,8 ± 10,5 eventos por hora. Menor comprimento mandibular (p = 0,03), menor distância atlas-maxila (p = 0,03) e a presença de Mallampati III e IV (p = 0,02) foram preditores de pressão mais elevada. A fórmula para a pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas foi: 17,24 - (0,133 × comprimento da mandíbula) + (0,969 × classificação de Mallampati III e IV) - (0,926 × distância atlas-mandíbula). Conclusão: Em uma amostra de homens com apneia obstrutiva do sono leve a moderada, a pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas foi predita com o comprimento mandibular, a distância atlas-mandíbula e a classificação de Mallampati.

Abstract Introduction: Manual titration is the gold standard to determinate optimal continuous positive airway pressure, and the prediction of the optimal pressure is important to avoid delays in prescribing a continuous positive airway pressure treatment. Objective: To verify whether anthropometric, polysomnographic, cephalometric, and upper airway clinical assessments can predict the optimal continuous positive airway pressure setting for obstructive sleep apnea patients. Methods: Fifty men between 25 and 65 years, with body mass indexes of less than or equal to 35 kg/m2 were selected. All patients had baseline polysomnography followed by cephalometric and otolaryngological clinical assessments. On a second night, titration polysomnography was carried out to establish the optimal pressure. Results: The average age of the patients was 43 ± 12.3 years, with a mean body mass index of 27.1 ± 3.4 kg/m2 and an apnea-hypopnea index of 17.8 ± 10.5 events per hour. Smaller mandibular length (p = 0.03), smaller atlas-jaw distance (p = 0.03), and the presence of a Mallampati III and IV (p = 0.02) were predictors for higher continuous positive airway pressure. The formula for the optimal continuous positive airway pressure was: 17.244 − (0.133 × jaw length) + (0.969 × Mallampati III and IV classification) − (0.926 × atlas-jaw distance). Conclusion: In a sample of male patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, the optimal continuous positive airway pressure was predicted using the mandibular length, atlas-jaw distance and Mallampati classification.

RESUMO O objetivo do trabalho consistiu em determinar o efeito do óleo de alecrim (Rosmarinus officinalis) na qualidade sanitária e fisiológica de sementes de feijão fava (Phaseolus lunatus), utilizando as cultivares ‘Raio de Sol’, ‘Rosinha’ e ‘Roxinha’. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pelo fungicida Captan® (240 g. 100 kg-1 de sementes), óleo essencial de alecrim nas concentrações 0,25; 0,5; 0,75 e 1,0 mL L-1 diluídos em água destilada e esterilizada, acrescidos de 0,05 mL de Tween 20 e testemunha (sementes não tratadas). Foi utilizado o método de incubação com substrato de papel de filtro “Blotter test” para análise sanitária das sementes. A qualidade fisiológica foi determinada com base nos resultados de primeira contagem da germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, comprimento e massa seca da parte aérea e raiz de plântulas. Foram identificados os géneros Fusarium sp., Cladosporium sp., Penicillium sp., Colletotrichum sp., Aspergillus sp., Nigrospora sp., Curvularia sp., Botrytis sp., Bipolaris sp. e Phytophthora sp. O óleo de alecrim foi eficiente na redução da incidência dos fungos associados a sementes e não interfere na germinação e crescimento inicial de feijão fava nas cultivares ‘Raio de Sol’, ‘Rosinha’ e ‘Roxinha’, independente das concentrações avaliadas.

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to determine the effect of rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis) on seed physiological and sanitary quality of lima bean seeds (Phaseolus lunatus), cultivars ‘Raio de Sol’, 'Rosinha' and 'Roxinha'. The treatments were composed of the Captan fungicide (240 g. 100 kg-1 of seeds), rosemary essential oil at 0.25; 0.5; 0.75 and 1.0 mL L-1 diluted in distilled and sterilized water, plus 0.05 mL of Tween 20 and control (untreated seeds). For sanitary analysis, the filter paper method (Blotter test) was used. The physiological quality was determined based on the results of first germination counting, germination, germination speed index, length and dry matter of shoot and seedling root. . The identified fungi genera were Fusarium sp., Cladosporium sp., Penicillium sp., Colletotrichum sp., Aspergillus sp., Nigrospora sp., Curvularia sp., Botrytis sp., Bipolaris sp. and Phytophthora sp. The rosemary oil was efficient in reducing the incidence of associated fungi and did not interfere with the lima bean germination and initial growth in 'Raio de Sol', 'Rosinha' and 'Roxinha' cultivars at the evaluated concentrations.

Abstract This study aimed to investigate antigenotoxicity and antioxidant potential of extract, fractions and vitexin from C. antisyphiliticus. Methanolic extract was fractionated through solvents of increasing polarity. The composition of extracts and fractions were evaluated through phytochemical screening. Micronucleus test was performed in mice to evaluate the antigenotoxicity. Antioxidant activity was measured using the assay 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), iron ion chelating, thiobarbituric acid assay and nitric oxide scavenging. Treatment with extract, fractions and vitexin did not produce an increase in Micronucleus mean values. However, Micronucleus (MN) mean values decreased in relation to control. methanolic extract presented antioxidant potential for DPPH (81%), iron ion chelating (77.8%), Thiobarbituric Acid (TBARS) (32.49%) and Nitric Oxide (NO) (80.97%). Ethyl acetate fraction showed the highest antioxidant activity (65.46%). The vitexin showed a Inhibitory Concentration (IC50) of DPPH value smaller in relation to control. Vitexin flavonoid was detected by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), infrared spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. It can be inferred that methanolic extract, fraction ethyl acetate and vitexin isolated from C. antisyphiliticus is endowed with antigenotoxic and antioxidant potential.

ABSTRACT Ants can influence soil fertility and the spatial distribution of seeds, with possible effects on seedling recruitment. The ant species Pachycondyla striata Fr. Smith, 1858 and Odontomachus chelifer (Latreille, 1802) co-occur in many forest areas in the Neotropics. We assessed soil fertility and seed bank structure in soil samples close and distant (control) from ant nests in forest fragments. We also assessed the richness and abundance of seedlings on nests and control sites. In soil samples from ant nests, the concentration of phosphorus and potassium were respectively 55.6% and 36% higher than in control sites. Aluminium was 11-15% lower in soil samples from ant nests. In the greenhouse, soils from ant nests had higher plant abundance and species richness, but the same species composition in comparison with control sites. Although more plants emerged from soil samples of O. chelifer nests, in the field, the density and richness of seedlings were similar for the two ant species studied. Seedlings in the nest sites were, on average, 1.8 times more abundant and 1.6 times richer in species than in control sites. Our results showed that ant species can play a key role in seedling recruitment in forest fragments, where other animals with equivalent and positive effects, such as mammals, are missing.

O conhecimento das características físicas e químicas dos frutos do Cerrado é importante, do ponto de vista comercial, para agregar valor e qualidade ao produto final. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar as características físicas e químicas de frutos de gabiroba (Campomanesia adamantium (Cambess.) O. Berg) e murici (Byrsonima verbascifolia (L.) Rich). Foram coletados em 12 matrizes, 25 frutos por matriz para ambas as espécies. As características físicas avaliadas em frutos e sementes foram: diâmetro longitudinal e transversal, e massa. As características químicas estudadas foram: pH, sólidos solúveis, acidez em ácido cítrico, umidade e cinzas. Frutos de gabiroba apresentaram valores médios de: diâmetro longitudinal (13,99 mm); transversal (14,40 mm); massa do fruto (2,359 g); pH (3,767); sólidos solúveis (11,78°Brix); acidez em ácido cítrico (11,20 mg g-1), umidade (78,24%); e cinzas (21,40%). Observou-se que as variáveis físicas avaliadas em frutos de murici obtiveram os respectivos valores para diâmetro longitudinal (14,53 mm); transversal (15,36 mm); e massa do fruto (2,61 g). Os frutos produzidos pelas matrizes de gabiroba e murici demonstraram que há variação intrapopulacional entre as variáveis físicas e químicas avaliadas, existindo plantas com características agronômicas superiores e promissoras ao melhoramento genético por meio da prática de seleção.

The knowledge of the physical and chemical characteristics of the fruits of the Cerrado is important, from the commercial point of view, to add value and quality to the final product. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of gabiroba fruits (Campomanesia adamantium (Cambess.) O. Berg) and murici (Byrsonima verbascifolia (L.) Rich). Twelve fruits per matrix were collected in 12 matrices for both species. The physical characteristics evaluated in fruits and seeds were: longitudinal and transverse diameter, and mass. The chemical characteristics studied were: pH, soluble solids, acidity in citric acid, humidity and ashes. Fruits of gabiroba had average values of: longitudinal diameter (13.99 mm); transverse (14.40 mm); mass of the fruit (2.359 g); pH (3.767); soluble solids (11.78°Brix); acidity in citric acid (11.20 mg g-1), humidity (78.24%); and ashes (21.40%). It was observed that the physical variables evaluated in fruits of murici obtained the respective values for longitudinal diameter (14.53 mm); transverse (15.36 mm); and mass of the fruit (2.61 g). The fruits produced by gabiroba and murici matrices showed that there is intrapopulational variation among the physical and chemical variables evaluated, existing plants with superior agronomic characteristics and promising to genetic improvement through selection practice.

Coconut oil has several domestic uses and health benefits, which can be used in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products. However, it has been the target of adulteration with lower price oils and fats, such as soybean oil. In this study, a fast, easy and simple methodology was used to detect low quantities of intentionally adulterated coconut oil with soybean oil by direct infusion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) at different levels (0, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 70 and 100%). In the oil industry, intentional adulterations usually occur with the addition of low quantities of soybean oil to coconut oil. Therefore, the suggested ESI-MS method is promising for routine analysis to guarantee the quality control of coconut oil since it is possible to detect adulteration with a minimal of 2% soybean oil addition.

Resumo O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a eficiência dos extratos de Allium sativum e Lippia alba sobre patógenos e na qualidade fisiológica de sementes de Chorisia glaziovii. Os tratamentos constituíram-se de extratos aquosos de alho (Allium sativum) e erva-cidreira (Lippia alba) à 0, 25, 50, 75 e 100%, e fungicida captana (240 g 100 kg-1 de sementes) como controle positivo. Para sanidade das sementes adotou-se o método blotter test e a qualidade fisiológica foi determinada pela germinação e vigor. O delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial (2 x 5) +1 (extratos vegetais x concentrações + fungicida), com quatro repetições. Observou-se a ocorrência de Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus sp., Botrytis sp., Cladosporium sp., Curvularia lunata, Nigrospora sp., Pestalotia sp., Periconia sp. e Rhizopus stolonifer, nas sementes. O extrato de Lippia alba à 100% foi eficiente na inibição dos patógenos. O aumento na concentração do extrato de Allium sativum reduziu a primeira contagem de germinação e o extrato de Lippia alba proporcionou aumento de sementes germinadas.

Abstract The objective of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of Allium sativum extracts and Lippia alba on pathogens and the physiological quality of Chorisia glaziovii seeds. The treatments consisted of Allium sativum extracts and Lippia alba at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%, and fungicide captan (240 g 100 kg-1 seeds) as the positive control. For the seed sanity, it was adopted the Blotter test method and the physiological quality was determined by germination and seed vigor. The design was completely randomized in a factorial scheme (2 x 5) +1 (plant extracts x concentrations + fungicide) with four replications. It was observed the occurrence of Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus sp., Botrytis sp., Cladosporium sp., Curvularia lunata, Nigrospora sp., Pestalotia sp., Periconia sp. and Rhizopus stolonifer on seeds. The Lippia alba extract at 100% was effective in inhibiting pathogens. The increase in the concentration of A. sativum extract reduced to the first count, and Lippia alba extract caused increase of germinated seeds.