Introduction: Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between obesity and psychiatric diseases, especially mood disorders. However, few have evaluated the correlation between morbid obesity and affective temperament. Objective: To study the existence of affective temperament in morbidly obese individuals before surgical treatment of obesity. Methods: The material for reading and analysis was selected from research on virtual platforms focusing on affective temperaments (hyperthymia, dysthymia and cyclothymia). A search was carried out for descriptors related to the topic ("temperament, morbid obesity, bariatric surgery, mood disorders” and their equivalents in English with AND or OR search), considering the title and/or abstract, and then reading the work in full. Results: The most common psychiatric comorbidities in overweight and obesity were mood, anxiety and binge eating disorders. The estimated prevalence of affective temperaments in morbidly obese people is about 65%. Conclusion: The prevalence of affective temperaments is higher in morbidly obese people, candidates for bariatric surgery, compared to the general population. Cyclothymic temperament is the most common in the morbidly obese patient population.

Introdução: Inúmeros estudos têm demonstrado forte relação entre obesidade e doenças psiquiátricas, especialmente doenças do humor. Contudo, poucos avaliaram a correlação entre obesidade mórbida e temperamento afetivo. Objetivo: Estudar a existência de temperamento afetivo em obesos mórbidos antes do tratamento cirúrgico da obesidade. Métodos: O material para leitura e análise foi selecionado a partir de pesquisa em plataformas virtuais com foco nos temperamentos afetivos (hipertimia, distimia e ciclotimia). Inicialmente foi realizada busca por descritores relacionados ao tema (temperamento, obesidade mórbida, cirurgia bariátrica, transtornos do humor” e seus equivalentes em inglês com busca AND ou OR), considerando o título e/ou resumo, e a seguir a leitura do trabalho na íntegra. Resultados: As comorbidades psiquiátricas mais frequentes no sobrepeso e obesidade foram os transtornos do humor, de ansiedade e da compulsão alimentar. A prevalência estimada de temperamentos afetivos em obesos mórbidos é cerca de 65%. Conclusão: A prevalência de temperamentos afetivos é maior em obesos mórbidos, candidatos a cirurgia bariátrica, em comparação a população geral. O temperamento ciclotímico é o mais comum na população de pacientes com obesidade mórbida.

Introduction: Affective temperaments are understood as part of the spectrum of mood disorders and comprise the concepts of hyperthymia, dysthymia and cyclothymia. Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between obesity and psychiatric illnesses, especially mood illnesses. However, few studies have evaluated the association between morbid obesity and affective temperament. Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of the 3 main types of affective temperaments in morbidly obese individuals and in controls without a diagnosis of obesity, and to establish a possible association between affective temperaments and morbid obesity in candidates for bariatric surgery. Methods: The is a case-control study and evaluated 206 individuals, 106 from the Case Group (diagnosed with morbid obesity) and 100 from the Control Group (without a diagnosis of obesity). Assessment was carried out using the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, San Diego Autoquestionnaire – TEMPS, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Results: The average age was 48.1 years; women represented 73.8%; at least 1 affective temperament was 74.5% in the Case Group and 63% in the Control Group. In the morbidly obese group, dysthymic temperament was found in 9.4%, cyclothymic in 21.7% and hyperthymic in 61.3%. When comparing the 2 groups, the age subgroup aged 50 or over showed an Odds Ratio of 2.56 for the hyperthymic temperament. Conclusions: In the subgroup aged 50 or over, cases of morbid obesity were significantly more likely (2.56 times) to occur in individuals with a hyperthymic temperament, compared to individuals who do not have this temperament. Among the 3 types of affective temperaments evaluated, only hyperthymia was considered a risk factor for morbid obesity.

Introdução: Os temperamentos afetivos são entendidos como parte do espectro das doenças do humor e compreendem os conceitos de hipertimia, distimia e ciclotimia. Inúmeros estudos têm demonstrado forte relação entre obesidade e doenças psiquiátricas, especialmente doenças do humor. Contudo, poucos estudos avaliaram a associação entre obesidade mórbida e temperamento afetivo. Objetivos: Avaliar a frequência dos 3 principais tipos de temperamentos afetivos em obesos mórbidos e em controles sem o diagnóstico de obesidade, e estabelecer possível associação entre os temperamentos afetivos e a obesidade mórbida em candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos: O estudo é de caso-controle e avaliou 206 indivíduos, sendo 106 do Grupo Caso (com diagnóstico de obesidade mórbida) e 100 do Grupo Controle (sem o diagnóstico de obesidade). A avaliação foi realizada aplicando-se as escalas Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, San Diego Autoquestionnaire – TEMPS, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) e Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Resultados: A média de idade foi de 48,1 anos; mulheres representaram 73,8%; pelo menos 1 temperamento afetivo foi de 74,5% no Grupo Caso e de 63% no Grupo Controle. No grupo de obesos mórbidos encontrou- se temperamento distímico em 9,4%, ciclotímico em 21,7% e hipertímico em 61,3%. Na comparação entre os 2 grupos, o subgrupo etário com 50 anos ou mais mostrou para o temperamento hipertímico Odds Ratio de 2,56. Conclusões: No subgrupo de 50 anos ou mais os casos de obesidade mórbida apresentou chance significativamente maior (2,56 vezes) de ocorrer em indivíduos com temperamento hipertímico, em comparação com indivíduos que não apresentam este temperamento. Dentre os 3 tipos de temperamentos afetivos avaliados, apenas a hipertimia foi considerado fator de risco para a obesidade mórbida.

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance of okra grafted onto Hibiscus spp. in the presence and absence of three root knot nematode species. The experimental design was completely randomized in a 4x4 factorial arrangement with ten replicates. The first factor consisted of the following four rootstocks: kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), false roselle (Hibiscus acetosella), self-grafted, and non-grafted. The second factor was the inoculation of 5,000 eggs and second-stage juveniles of Meloidogyne incognita, Meloidogyne javanica, and Meloidogyne enterolobii in okra plants, plus an uninoculated control. Vegetative development, agronomic performance, and nematode reproduction were evaluated. The grafting of okra onto Hibiscus spp. in the presence of root-knot nematodes provided a greater plant height, scion length, fresh shoot mass, number of fruits, and yield, when compared with self-grafted and non-grafted plants. The averages of the root-knot nematode reproduction factor were low in the plants grafted onto Hibiscus spp., indicating that grafting in the presence of root-knot nematodes is capable of maintaining okra vegetative development and yield.

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho de quiabo enxertado em Hibiscus spp. na presença e na ausência de três espécies de nematoides-de-galha. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 4x4, com dez repetições. O primeiro fator foi constituído pelos quatro seguintes porta-enxertos: vinagreira-roxa (Hibiscus cannabinus), vinagreira-flor-de-veludo (Hibiscus acetosella), autoenxertia e pé-franco. O segundo fator foi a inoculação de 5.000 ovos e juvenis de segundo estágio de Meloidogyne incognita, Meloidogyne javanica e Meloidogyne enterolobii em plantas de quiabo, além de testemunha não inoculada. Foram avaliados desenvolvimento vegetativo, desempenho agronômico e reprodução do nematoide. A enxertia de quiabo em Hibiscus spp. na presença de nematoides proporcionou maiores altura de planta, comprimento de enxerto, massa fresca da parte aérea, número de frutos e produtividade, em comparação às plantas autoenxertadas e pé-franco. As médias do fator de reprodução dos nematoides foram baixas nas plantas enxertadas em Hibiscus spp., o que indica que a enxertia na presença de nematoides é capaz de manter o desenvolvimento vegetativo e a produção do quiabo.

Abstract Despite the enormous paleobotanical record on different islands of the Antarctic Peninsula, the evidence of insect activity associated with fossilized plants is scarce. Here we report the first evidence of insect-plant interaction from Cretaceous deposits, more precisely from a new locality at the Rip Point area, Nelson Island (Antarctic Peninsula). The macrofossil assemblage includes isolated Nothofagus sp. leaf impressions, a common component of the Antarctic paleoflora. Two hundred leaves were examined, of which 15 showed evidence of insect activity, displaying variations in size, shape, and preservation. Two types of interaction damage, galls and mines, were identified. A single specimen retained a circular scar recognized as galling scar, while meandering tracks were considered mines. These traces of herbivore insect activity, correspond to the oldest known record of this type of interaction of West Antarctica and the oldest record of insect-plant interaction in Nothofagus sp. reported so far.

Resumen El objetivo de este trabajo fue seleccionar genotipos superiores de lechuga crespa (Lactuca sativa L) en términos de producción, estabilidad y adaptabilidad, cultivados en diferentes municipios y estaciones del año en el Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, mediante la metodología de modelos mixtos: máxima probabilidad residual o restringida/mejor predicción lineal no sesgada. El diseño experimental utilizado fue el de bloques completos al azar con cuatro repeticiones y diez genotipos compuestos de ocho líneas y los cultivares comerciales Vanda y Vera, que se plantaron en doce ambientes diferentes. Los caracteres evaluados fueron producción total en g/planta, producción comercial en g/planta y número de hojas/planta. El análisis de desviación conjunta indicó que los genotipos presentaron respuestas diferentes en los diferentes ambientes evaluados. Las líneas de lechuga crespa más productivas, estables y adaptadas a los doce ambientes de cultivo de lechuga que superaron a los cultivares comerciales Vanda y Vera fueron: L8, L2 y L6.

Abstract This work aims to select crisphead lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) genotypes superior in production, stability, and adaptability using a mixed model method: restricted maximum likelihood/best linear unbiased prediction. Ten genotypes were grown in different municipalities of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and seasons of the year, resulting in twelve different environments. The experiment has a randomized complete block design with four repetitions. Genotypes comprise eight breeding lines and two commercial cultivars, Vanda and Vera. The evaluated traits include total production in g/plant, commercial production in g/plant, and numbers of leaves/plant. Analysis of joint deviance indicated that the genotypes responded differently to the environments evaluated. The crisphead lettuce breeding lines that were most productive, stable, and adapted to the twelve lettuce-growing environments, even outperforming the commercial Vanda and Vera cultivars, were lines L8, L2, and L6.

ABSTRACT Heterobostrychus aequalis (Waterhouse, 1884) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is considered a severe pest for wood and wood products in regions where it is established. In Brazil, so far, there are no records of its establishment. Therefore, this work reports the interception of this Bostrichidae in the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, on pallet wood from India. It also defends the maintenance of this insect as an absent quarantine pest (A1), by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. It also conducts a discussion that addresses the efficiency of wood treatments, usually used to prevent the spread of quarantine pests in environments where there is international transit of wood, demonstrating that they may not be efficient in this regard, especially for insect species that have the capacity to lay eggs on dry wood. In this context, it also suggests population monitoring, combined with inspections, as an aid measure for the early detection of this pest in an environment where there is international transit of wood.

Abstract The exploration of heterosis can be an efficient alternative to increase okra yield. The partial diallel strategy optimizes resources by guiding crosses based on genetic diversity between various genotypes. This study aimed to identify potential hybrid combinations through diallel analysis in comparison with commercial cultivars. The hybrids were evaluated by means of a partial diallel scheme based on the genetic divergence of the genotypes. Fourteen hybrids and their reciprocals were evaluated in the winter and summer conditions of Jaboticabal - SP for yield, number of fruits and precocity. No line showed significant general combining ability. The reciprocal effect was not significant for the evaluated characteristics. Four hybrid combinations showed significant and positive specific combining ability for number of fruits, which were considered promising hybrids. In the winter, the experimental hybrids 1 x 8 and 3 x 8 showed superior performance compared to the commercial hybrids. No significant differences were observed in the summer.

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of thermal modification and nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) particle impregnation on the deterioration of Caribbean pine wood under field conditions. Samples were thermally-modified at various temperature levels (control, 180 °C, 200 °C, and 220 °C). Nano-ZnO impregnation was done with an aqueous solution at 1,5 % in an autoclave under two-steps of pressure and vacuum. Unmodified and thermally-modified, non-impregnated and nano-ZnO impregnated samples were exposed to deterioration for five months in field tests. A deterioration index was used to evaluate the health condition of the samples. The mass loss and occurrence of termite tunnels in percentage were also determined. The nano-ZnO impregnation improved the resistance of unmodified wood to field-deterioration. The thermal modification at 180oC, and 200ºC increased the wood deterioration and nano-ZnO impregnation did not improve their resistance. Unmodified and 220 ºC modified samples had a lower mass loss by xylophages than other thermal treatments regardless of the nanoparticle impregnation. The nano-ZnO impregnation decreases the occurrence of termite tunnels in unmodified, 200 ºC and 220 ºC-modified samples.

Resumo A associação entre comprometimento cognitivo e fragilidade tem sida estudada em idosos e os critérios de fragilidade e níveis de fragilidade podem também apresentar influência na função cognitiva. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre comprometimento cognitivo e os critérios de fragilidade em idosos. Métodos: O estudo analisou transversalmente dados de 667 idosos (≥60 anos) do estudo ‘Variables associated to cognition in elderly caregivers’ conduzido com usuários da atenção primária a saúde de áreas urbanas e rurais. Comprometimento cognitivo foi definido em função dos escores no Miniexame do Estado Mental baseado na escolaridade e a fragilidade e pré-fragilidade foi operacionalizada segundo os critérios do Cardiovascular Health Study. Foram realizados modelos de regressão multinominal para analisar a associação entre níveis de fragilidade e comprometimento cognitivo. Resultados: Proporções semelhantes de mulheres (54,8%) e homens (45,2%) participaram do estudo (média de idade: 71 anos). Comprometimento cognitivo, pré-fragilidade e fragilidade foram encontrados em 34, 54 e 24% dos participantes, respectivamente. Concomitante comprometimento cognitivo e fragilidade foi evidenciado em 13%. As chances de apresentar comprometimento cognitivo aumentaram em 330% (Odds Ratio [OR]: 4.3; intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%] 2.4‒7.7; p<0.001) entre indivíduos frágeis e 70% (OR: 1.7; IC95% 1.0‒2.8; p=0.033) entre indivíduos pré-frágeis em comparação com indivíduos robustos/não-frágeis. Após controle da idade, escolaridade, local de residência e dependência funcional, os critérios de lentidão e fadiga foram significativamente associados ao comprometimento cognitivo. Conclusão: Os idosos mais frágeis têm maior probabilidade de apresentar comprometimento cognitivo comparados a adultos idosos pré-frágeis ou robustos. A prevalência de comprometimento cognitivo e fragilidade é consistente com os dados relatados na literatura e fornece suporte para futuras investigações sobre a fragilidade cognitiva.

Abstract The association between cognitive impairment and physical frailty has been studied in older adults. The criteria degree of frailty may be keys to associated cognitive impairment. Objective: To analyze the association between cognitive impairment and the criteria for frailty. Methods: We cross-sectionally examined data from 667 older adults (≥60 years of age) from a study entitled ‘Variables associated to cognition in elderly caregivers’ involving patients in an urban and rural primary healthcare center. We defined cognitive impairment based on different groups of scores on the Mini Mental State Examination, and defined frailty and prefrailty using the criteria by the Cardiovascular Health Study. We performed multinomial regression models to analyze the association between levels of frailty and cognitive impairment. Results: Similar proportions of women (54.8%) and men (45.2%) participated in the study (mean age: 71 years old). We found cognitive impairment, prefrailty and frailty in 34, 54, and 24% of the participants, respectively. Concomitant cognitive impairment and frailty was found in 13% of them. The chances of cognitive impairment increased up to 330% (Odds Ratio [OR]: 4.3; 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 2.4‒7.7; p<0.001) among frail individuals, and 70% (OR: 1.7; 95%CI 1.0‒2.8; p=0.033) among prefrail individuals compared to robust/non-frail individuals. After controlling for age, education, place of residence and functional dependence, slowness and fatigue criteria were significantly associated with cognitive impairment. Conclusion: Older adults with frailty have a greater likelihood of concomitant cognitive impairment than prefrail and robust older adults. The prevalence of cognitive impairment and frailty is consistent with data reported in literature. The present findings contribute to the investigation of cognitive frailty.

RESUMO Estudos que abordam os parâmetros tecnológicos da madeira de amplo uso, como Eucalyptus grandis, são fundamentais, uma vez que seu uso e exploração adequados dependem dessas características. Atualmente, o implante dessa espécie foi ampliado e o espaçamento é um fator determinante. Portanto, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o espaçamento das plantas e a variação radial na flexão estática da madeira de Eucalyptus grandis. Para a condução do experimento, foram amostradas seis árvores para cada espaçamento: 2,0 x 1,0 m, 3,0 x 1,0 e 0 x 1,5 m, totalizando 18 indivíduos aos sete anos de idade. Posteriormente, o primeiro registro de cada amostra foi seccionado em placas radiais e depois transformado em corpos de prova, identificados em intervalos regulares na direção da casca da medula, com dimensões de 2,5 x 2,5 x 41,0 cm, para realizar o teste de flexão estática mecânica, seguindo as recomendações da ASTM D-143. Os resultados da resistência mecânica mostraram uma variação na direção da casca da medula, onde os maiores valores de Módulo de Elasticidade (MOE), Módulo de Ruptura (MOR) e Tensão do Limite Proporcional (TPL) estavam próximos da casca. No entanto, o espaçamento não alterou o MOE, MOR e TLP do material submetido à flexão estática. Assim, apenas a posição radial influencia na qualidade da madeira. Os valores das propriedades mecânicas estudadas tiveram um aumento no sentido medula-casca, sendo mais acentuados na região próxima a casca.

ABSTRACT Studies that approach the technological parameters of wood with wide use, such as Eucalyptus grandis, are fundamental, since their suitable use and exploitation are dependent on these characteristics. Currently, this species implantation has been expanded and the spacing is a determining factor. Therefore, the aim of present study was to evaluate the plant spacing and radial variation in static bending of Eucalyptus grandis wood. For the experiment conduction, six trees were sampled for each spacing: 2.0 x 1.0 m, 3.0 x 1.0 m and 3.0 x 1.5 m, totalizing 18 specimen at seven years old. Subsequently, the first log of each sample was sectioned into radial boards and then made into test specimens, which were identified at regular intervals in the pith-bark direction, with dimensions of 2.5 x 2.5 x 41.0 cm, to perform the mechanical static bending test, following the ASTM recommendations. The mechanical resistance results showed a variation in the pith-bark direction, where the highest MOE, MOR and TPL values were near to the bark. However, the spacing did not change the modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and tension on proportional limit of the material subjected to static bending. Thus, only the radial position influences in the wood quality. The values of the studied mechanical properties had an increase in the pith-bark direction, being more accentuated in the region near the bark.

RESUMO: Rica em compostos orgânicos, a madeira é suscetível ao ataque de diversos agentes deterioradores por ser reconhecida como suprimento necessário de energia. Entre esses agentes, destacam-se os fungos, cujo início de ataque pode se dar ainda na árvore, antes do abate e nas diversas fases posteriores. Os fungos são agentes biológicos que necessitam de compostos orgânicos como fontes de alimento e, por essa razão, degradam grande parte dos componentes químicos da madeira. As madeiras, quando atacadas por fungos, sofrem grandes perdas de valor, afetando suas propriedades mecânicas e estéticas. Os fungos são considerados um dos principais responsáveis pelos maiores prejuízos na indústria madeireira e são classificados como manchadores, emboloradores e apodrecedores. Praticamente, a madeira pode estar em uso em uma variedade de ambientes; sabendo-se que as condições ideais de desenvolvimento de um fungo são diferentes para cada espécie, a madeira ficará suscetível ao ataque por diferentes espécies de fungos. Ou seja, o fato de uma ou mais espécies de fungos serem encontradas deteriorando a madeira está diretamente relacionado às condições em que ela se encontra. Dessa forma, torna-se importante saber como avaliar os ataques feitos por fungos, os sintomas a serem considerados para identificar o tipo de organismo e o estágio do ataque, bem como as medidas de controle e prevenção desses organismos.

ABSTRACT: Wood is rich in organic compounds; thus, it is susceptible to attacks by several deteriorating agents because they acknowledge such attacks as a necessary energy supply. Fungi stand out among these agents since they can attack the wood in trees (before felling) and in several post-felling stages. Fungi are biological agents that use organic compounds as food sources, and that is the reason why they degrade most chemical components found in wood. Wood attacked by fungi suffers significant value loss, since these degrading agents affect their mechanical and aesthetic properties. Fungi — which are classified as staining, molding and rotting — are one of the main responsible for the biggest losses in the timber industry. Wood can be virtually used in a whole range of environments, a fact that makes it susceptible to attacks by different fungal species, since the ideal conditions for fungal development change from species to species. In other words, the fact that one or more fungal species are capable of deteriorating wood is directly related to conditions wood is subjected to. Thus, it is essential knowing how to evaluate fungal attacks, symptoms to be taken into consideration at the time to identify the type of attacking organism and the attack stage, as well as the control and prevention measures to be applied to these organisms.

RESUMO: Pachira aquatica (Malvaceae), conhecida como munguba, é cultivada para arborização de muitas cidades brasileiras. No campus de Seropédica da UFRRJ, observou-se o desfolhamento de um espécime de Pachira aquatica, com a presença de larvas, pré-pupas e pupas de besouro da subfamília Hyperinae, que foram criadas em laboratório até a emergência dos adultos; esses insetos foram identificados como pertencentes à espécie Phelypera griseofasciata Capiomont (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Essas formas imaturas (n=86) foram novamente coletadas nesse mesmo espécime e criadas em laboratório para verificar a ocorrência de parasitismo. Foram obtidos 128 adultos de Jaliscoa nudipennis Bouček (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), responsáveis por 44,2% do parasitismo total. A razão sexual foi de 0,70, portanto, o maior número de descendentes foi de fêmeas. Observaram-se ainda os dimorfismos inter e intrasexuais em J. nudipennis quanto ao formato da cabeça e às características das asas. Este estudo trata-se do primeiro registro de ambas as espécies de insetos associadas a Pachira aquatica no estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

ABSTRACT: Pachira aquatica (Malvaceae), known as munguba, is cultivated for afforestation of many Brazilian cities. In Seropédica campus of UFRRJ, it was observed the defoliation of one specimen of Pachira aquatica with presence of larvae, pre-pupae, and pupae of beetle of the subfamily Hyperinae, which were reared in laboratory until the emergence of the adults; these insects were identified as belonging to the species Phelypera griseofasciata Capiomont (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). These immature forms (n=86) were again collected in this same specimen and reared in laboratory to verify the occurrence of parasitism. It was obtained 128 adults of Jaliscoa nudipennis Bouček (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), responsible for 44.2% of total parasitism. The sex ratio was 0.70, so the highest number of offspring was of females. Intersexual and intrasexual dimorphisms were also observed in J. nudipennis regarding the shape of the head and characteristics of the wings. This study is the first record of both insect species associated with Pachira aquatica in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate that Connexin (Cx43) plays a role in lesions after hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury. Methods: We use Cx43 deficient model (heterozygotes mice) and compared to a wild group. The groups underwent 1 hour ischemia and 24 hours reperfusion. The heterozygote genotype was confirmed by PCR. We analyzed the hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT) and histology. Results: The mice with Cx43 deficiency showed an ALT mean value of 4166 vs. 307 in the control group (p<0.001); AST mean value of 7231 vs. 471 in the control group (p<0.001); GGT mean value of 9.4 vs. 1.7 in the control group (p=0.001); histology showed necrosis and inflammation in the knockout group. Conclusions: This research demonstrated that the deficiency of Cx43 worses the prognosis for liver injury. The topic is a promising target for therapeutics advancements in liver diseases and procedures.

ABSTRACT Consumers around the world appreciate strawberries for their taste. They have low calories and high concentrations of soluble fibers, vitamin C and flavonoids. This paper verified the combined effect of O2, CO2, and N2O levels on ‘Oso Grande’ strawberries stored at 10° C, under controlled atmosphere (CA). Five different gas mixtures were used: 0.03 kPa CO2 + 20 kPa O2, 80 kPa N2O + 20 kPa O2, 90 kPa O2 + 10 kPa N2, 60 kPa O2 +40 kPa CO2, and 20 kPa O2 + 20 kPa CO2 + 60 kPa N2O. The lowest incidence of postharvest decay was observed with treatment20 kPa O2 + 20 kPa CO2 + 60 kPa N2O, followed by 80 kPa N2O +20 kPa O2 and 90 kPa O2 + 10 kPa N2. The treatment 60 kPa O2 + 40 kPa CO2 induced an increase in the production of acetaldehyde and ethanol, and these levels were considered inadequate for human consumption. The first factor, named senescence, displayed a positive correlation with soluble solids, luminosity, hue angle, firmness and incidence of decay. hpsThe second factor, named CA-induced injury, showedhps that total acidity correlated negatively with ethanol and acetaldehyde levels. Hiehpsrarchical cluster analysis indicated that strawberries stored underhps80 kPa N2O + 20 kPa O2hps for 14hps hpsdays more closely resembled the quality of fresh fruit at the moment of harvesthps. ‘Oso Grande’ strawberries stored at 10 ºC under 80 kPa N2O + 20 kPa O2 and 90 kPa O2 +10 kPa N2 were in better conditions, with no metabolic alterations, showing that these are the ideal storage conditions.

ABSTRACT. The development of melon lines resistant to gummy stem blight (GSB) is an important strategy for decreasing losses caused by this disease. Thus, selecting the best parents for such a goal is essential. We evaluated the general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining abilities of lines and accessions to guide the selection of the most promising parents to develop GSB-resistant lines. Six genotypes representing two groups (group I - susceptible: group II - resistant) were crossed in a partial diallel mating design. The genotypes were evaluated for disease expression using a rating scale from 0 (resistant) to 4 (susceptible). Estimates of GCA were negative and significant for the accessions PI 420145 and PI 482398, which can be suggested for crosses aimed at obtaining melon lines resistant to GSB. There is a reciprocal effect for the resistance of melon genotypes to Didymella bryoniae, especially when PI 482398, PI 420145, and PI 140471 are crossed with JAB-20. Such results indicate that maternal effects may be involved in the resistance to gummy stem blight.