ABSTRACT. Purslanes are frequently used in Brazil as potted plants and for landscaping because of their beautiful colored flowers. Despite their commercial importance, the genetic diversity within ornamental purslane remains largely unknown. Thus, a complete characterization of ornamental purslane resources is essential for its utilization since genetic variability is indispensable for the efficient development of new cultivars. This study aimed to evaluate genetic variability and recommend accessions to start a genetic breeding program for purslane (Portulaca umbraticola). Twenty purslane accessions were collected in public places in Areia City and Santa Rita City, Paraiba State, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse. An entirely randomized experimental design with 20 accessions and 5 replicates was utilized. Plants were evaluated for quantitative and qualitative traits. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and grouped by Scott-Knott’s criteria (p ≤ 0.05). The accessions were grouped using Tocher’s method based on the generalized Mahalanobis distance. Principal component analysis was also used to analyze the genetic divergence. There were significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) for all evaluated traits except for internode distance, plant height, and leaf length. The Scott-Knott criteria clustered the accessions into two groups for all traits except days to flowering (five groups). Tocher’s grouping based on Mahalanobis distance allowed the accessions to be separated into eight clusters. The genetic diversity observed in this study was supported by the consonance between the Tocher cluster method and the PC analyses. The traits that most contributed to genetic divergence among accessions were days to flowering (70.37%), flower length (6.10%), leaf width (3.89%), branch number (3.57%), and stem length (3.36%). Considering the criteria for use in outdoor spaces, wider plants with several large colored flowers, thicker stems, greener leaves, and earliness were interesting. Accessions 5, 7, 13, 14, 16, 18, and 20 should be selected as parents for further breeding programs. However, if the objective is to produce potted plants, dwarf plants with bigger leaves are desired, and accession 1 should be selected. This will create greater variability in segregating populations, which will increase the overall quality of ornamental use of this species. For those accessions with no reproductive verticils but with other excellent attributes, for example, high chlorophyll content breeding strategies, such as induced mutations or protoplast fusion, can be used. ABSTRACT flowers importance unknown Thus cultivars Portulaca umbraticola. umbraticola . umbraticola) State greenhouse 2 utilized ScottKnotts Scott Knott s p 0.05. 005 0.05 0 05 Tochers height ScottKnott five groups. groups) clusters analyses 70.37%, 7037 70.37% , 70 37 (70.37%) 6.10%, 610 6.10% 6 10 (6.10%) 3.89%, 389 3.89% 3 89 (3.89%) 3.57%, 357 3.57% 57 (3.57%) 3.36%. 336 3.36% 36 (3.36%) spaces stems interesting 7 13 14 16 18 programs However desired populations species attributes example strategies fusion 00 0.0 703 70.37 (70.37% 61 6.10 (6.10% 38 3.89 8 (3.89% 35 3.57 (3.57% 33 3.36 (3.36% 0. 70.3 (70.37 6.1 (6.10 3.8 (3.89 3.5 (3.57 3.3 (3.36 70. (70.3 6. (6.1 3. (3.8 (3.5 (3.3 (70. (6. (3. (70 (6 (3 (7 (

ABSTRACT Cowpea is a species used for various purposes, including green grain production. New cowpea cultivars should be developed to answer the growing market demands for green gains, which can be achieved via breeding programs. In this scenario, diallel cross is a breeding method that allows researchers to select the most suitable parents for hybridization. From this perspective, this study aimed to identify cowpea parents and hybrids with good combining abilities to initiate a breeding program aimed at green grain production. The experiment was developed at the Plant Science Department of the Federal University of Ceará. Fifteen treatments (five parents and ten hybrids) were set up in a randomized block design with ten replications. The variables of green pod length, green pod mass, number of grains, grain mass per green pod, and green grain length were studied in this experiment. The data were subjected to analysis of variance, test of means, and diallel analysis. The parents and hybrids showed variations for the evaluated traits. Both additive and non-additive effects influence the behavior of inherited traits. The parent CE0002 and hybrid combinations BRS Juruá x CE1002 and CE0957 x CE0002 are recommended for selection, showing desirable aspects for green grain production. purposes production gains programs scenario hybridization perspective Ceará five replications grains variance means traits nonadditive non CE CE000 CE100 CE095 selection CE00 CE10 CE09 CE0 CE1

ABSTRACT Peppers belongs to Capsicum genus and have a lot of different varieties. They can be different uses such as potted ornamental plants. Retail market for this type of pepper requires the development of a greater number of commercial cultivars with adequate ornamental characteristics as well as an extended shelf life (post-production). Ethylene exposure causes adverse effects in ornamental pepper post-production. Then, the goal of this study was to select ornamental pepper elite lines (Capsicum annuum L.) for ethylene-insensitive. The experiment was conducted at the Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology of the Center for Agricultural Sciences of the Federal University of Paraíba, Areia, PB. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design. Eight elite lineages and two control cultivars evaluated at three times 48, 72 and 96 hours after ethylene exposure were disposed in a split-plot arrangement. Each treatment was composed of ten repetitions. The data were submmited to analysis of variance, Scott-Knott criteria (5%), and regression analysis. The leaves demonstrated to be more sensitive to ethylene while fruits were more insensitive. It is recommended selection of UFPB lines: 56.8.24.1; 56.26.15.1 and 56.26.34.1 to participate in trials tests aiming at registration of new ethylene-insensitive cultivars.

RESUMO Feijão-caupi é uma espécie nutritiva, cultivada em várias partes do mundo, com ampla variabilidade genética que pode ser explorada no melhoramento. Este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar genótipos fenotipicamente divergentes de Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., sob esta perspectiva quanto as variáveis agronômicas e fisiológicas visando produção de grãos verdes. Em um experimento conduzido em Fortaleza - CE, 13 variáveis foram avaliadas em 44 genótipos provenientes do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma da Universidade Federal do Ceará. O experimento foi instalado em delineamentos de blocos aumentados, com quatro testemunhas adicionais (cultivares comerciais). Os componentes de variância genético e ambiental foram estimados por máxima verossimilhança restrita e, a partir destes, foi calculado o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC). Foi realizada análise de componentes principais, agrupamento de Tocher e análise de correlação. As variáveis mais influenciadas pela variação genética foram: produção por planta, comprimento da vagem verde, comprimento do grão verde, massa de grãos por vagem e produtividade total, com ICC > 0.5. A análise de componentes principais permitiu identificar as características fisiológicas: gs, ci, ci.ca, e agronômicas: comprimento da vagem verde, massa de grãos verdes, número de grãos por vagem e precocidade da produção, como sendo importantes na diferenciação de genótipos de feijão-caupi. Os genótipos CE: 02, 151, 165, 172, 189, 244, 986 e 1002 possuem variabilidade genética e são recomendados para uso em um programa de melhoramento genético de feijão-caupi para produção de grãos verdes.

ABSTRACT Cowpea is a nutritious species cultivated worldwide whose high genetic variability can be exploited in breeding programs. The present study aimed to identify phenotypically divergent genotypes of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., from this pe rspective concerning agronomic and physiological variables aiming at green grain production. An experiment was conducted in Fortaleza – CE, to analyse 13 variables in 44 genotypes from the Active Germplasm Bank of the Federal University of Ceará. The experiment was set up in an augmented block design with four additional controls (commercial cultivars). The genetic and environmental variance components were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood, after which the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. Principal components analysis, Tocher’s clustering and correlation analysis were used in the study. The variables most influenced by genetic variance were production per plant, green pod length, green grain length, grain mass per pod, and total yield, with ICC > 0.5. Principal components analysis signalled the physiological variables gs, ci, and ci.ca and the agronomic variables of green pod length, green grain mass, number of grains per pod, and earliness of production as important for differentiating between cowpea genotypes. CE genotypes 02, 151, 165, 172, 189, 244, 986, and 1002 show genetic variability, and their use is recommended in cowpea breeding programs aimed at green-grain production.

ABSTRACT Peppers belong to the family Solanaceae and can be used for several different purposes. The use of morphological descriptors associated with multivariate techniques allows identifying pepper progenies that can be recommended for ornamental purposes. This study aimed to select segregating Capsicum annum progenies based on multivariate analyses. The study was conducted in a plant nursery at the Biotechnology and Plant Breeding Sector of the Center of Agricultural Sciences of the Federal University of Paraíba (CCA/UFPB). Twenty F3 progenies of ornamental peppers were used, namely: UFPB 5, 8, 10, 15, 18, 22, 25, 32, 33, 36, 40, 42, 49, 56, 60, 62, 64, 69, 75, and 77, plus four additional controls consisting of the parents UFPB 77.3 and UFPB137 and two commercial cultivars, Etna and Pirâmide. Seventeen plant and fruit traits were evaluated. The experimental design was completely randomized. The data were subjected to a multivariate analysis of variance. All analyses were performed with the software R, version 3.0.3. The results of the multivariate analysis of variance highlighted significant differences between the populations of ornamental peppers. Singh’s (1981) method made it possible to determine that eleven of the seventeen traits studied contributed with 73.7% of the genetic divergence, whereas six traits contributed with only 21.2%. There is genetic diversity among the evaluated progenies. Progenies 5, 10, 22, 33, 49, and 69 are recommended for selection for having ornamental traits for in-pot cultivation. Selection within these progenies is recommended to continue the breeding program of ornamental peppers for in-pot cultivation. purposes CCA/UFPB. CCAUFPB CCA/UFPB . CCA (CCA/UFPB) F namely 5 8 10 15 18 22 25 32 33 36 40 42 49 56 60 62 64 75 77 773 3 77. UFPB13 cultivars Pirâmide randomized R 303 0 3.0.3 Singhs Singh s 1981 (1981 737 73 7 73.7 divergence 212 21 2 21.2% 6 inpot pot cultivation (CCA/UFPB 1 4 UFPB1 30 3.0. 198 (198 73. 21.2 3.0 19 (19 21. 3. (1 (

RESUMO As pimenteiras pertencem à família Solanaceae e podem ser utilizadas com diferentes finalidades. O uso de descritores morfológicos associados a técnicas multivariadas possibilita identificar progênies de pimenteiras que podem ser recomendadas para fins ornamentais. O objetivo desse trabalho foi selecionar progênies segregante de Capiscum annum com base em análises multivariadas. O trabalho foi realizado em casa de vegetação no Setor de Biotecnologia e Melhoramento Vegetal no Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Foram utilizadas 20 progênies F3 de pimenteiras ornamentais, UFPB: 5, 8, 10, 15, 18, 22, 25, 32, 33, 36, 40, 42, 49, 56, 60, 62, 64, 69, 75 e 77 e quatro testemunhas adicionais, os genitores UFPB 77.3, UFPB137 e duas cultivares comerciais, Etna e Pirâmide. Foram avaliadas 17 características de planta e frutos. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância multivariada. Todas as análises foram realizadas com software R versão 3.0.3. Os resultados da análise de variância multivariada indicaram diferença significativa entre as populações de pimenteiras ornamentais. Através do método de Singh (1981), determinou-se que onze das dezessete características estudadas contribuíram com 73,7 % da divergência genética, enquanto seis características contribuíram com apenas 21,2%. Existe diversidade genética entre as progênies avaliadas. As progênies 5, 10, 22, 33, 49 e 69 são indicadas para seleção por apresentarem características ornamentais de vaso. Recomenda-se a seleção dentro dessas progênies dando continuidade ao programa de melhoramento de pimenteiras ornamentais em vaso. finalidades Paraíba 2 F 5 8 10 15 18 22 25 32 33 36 40 42 56 60 62 64 7 adicionais 773 3 77.3 UFPB13 comerciais Pirâmide 1 frutos casualizado 303 0 3.0.3 1981, 1981 , (1981) determinouse determinou se 737 73 73, 212 21 21,2% 4 6 vaso Recomendase Recomenda 77. UFPB1 30 3.0. 198 (1981 21,2 3.0 19 (198 21, 3. (19 (1 (

Resumo Foram caracterizados morfologicamente umbus de quatro municípios paraibanos a fim de identificar genótipos promissores para consumo in natura e emprego agroindustrial. Foram utilizados 400 frutos de matrizes de São Vicente do Seridó; Queimadas; Boqueirão e Cabaceiras e 40 frutos comerciais de duas feiras de Campina Grande-PB. A unidade experimental foi constituída por 10 frutos. Foram analisados nos frutos: massa total (MTF); comprimento (CF); diâmetro (DF); matéria fresca (MMF), rendimento (RF) e presença de pelos. Nos endocarpos, foram avaliados massa (ME); o comprimento (CE), o diâmetro (DE) e a largura (LE). Foi adotado o delineamento inteiramente casualizado, e os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, com as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey, assim como a análise de componentes principais. Os frutos de Queimadas e São Vicente do Seridó apresentaram melhores caracteres morfológicos quanto à massa, ao comprimento, ao diâmetro, à matéria fresca e ao rendimento dos frutos, sendo mais promissores para comercialização agroindustrial. Já os frutos provenientes de Boqueirão apresentaram maior massa de endocarpo. A maioria dos frutos apresentou pelos nas cascas, exceto os comerciais. Foram formados quatro grupos de municípios, sendo os frutos provenientes de Queimadas os que apresentaram maior tamanho, enquanto os frutos provenientes de São Vicente do Seridó e de Soledade apresentaram maior rendimento.

Abstract Umbu fruits from four municipalities of Paraíba were morphologically characterized in order to identify promising genotypes for fresh consumption and agro-industrial use. We used 400 fruits from parent plants located in São Vicente do Seridó, Queimadas, Boqueirão, and Cabaceiras and 40 commercial fruits from two open fairs in Campina Grande, PB. The experimental unit consisted of ten fruits. The fruits were analyzed for total mass (MTF), length (LC), diameter (DF), fresh matter (MMF), yield (RF), and presence of hairs. In the endocarps, mass (ME), length (CE), diameter (DE), and width (LE) were the evaluated parameters. A completely randomized design was adopted, the data were subjected to variance analysis, and the means were compared by the Tukey test and principal component analysis. The fruits from Queimadas and São Vicente do Seridó showed the best morphological characters with regard to mass, length, diameter, fresh matter, and fruit yield, and were the most promising for agro-industrial commercialization. The fruits from Boqueirão showed the highest endocarp mass. Most fruits showed hairs on the peel, except the commercial ones. Four groups of municipalities were formed, with the fruits from Queimadas showing the largest size, while the fruits from São Vicente de Seridó and Soledade showed the highest yield.

ABSTRACT Peppers belong to the Solanaceae family and present a wide genetic variability that may be accessed through phenotypic and genotypic traits. This work aimed to study the genetic divergence in an ornamental pepper F3 population by multivariate methods based on the individual and simultaneous analyses of qualitative, quantitative, and molecular data. The work was developed in the Center of Agrarian Sciences (CCA) of the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Paraíba state, Brazil. 44 progenies from an F3 generation were used and the characterization of 30 qualitative traits, 16 quantitative traits, and 18 pairs of microsatellite primers was performed. Individual and simultaneous analyses of the variables were performed by using the clustering method of Ward’s algorithm. Tocher’s method was used based on distance matrixes. A non-metric multidimensional scaling was applied (nMDS) for the graphic representation of the distance matrixes in the bidimensional space. Data analysis was efficient to separate the genotypes into distinct groups. There is genetic variability among the individuals of the C. annuum F3 population, verified by individual and joint trait measurements. The three clustering methods were efficient to represent the genetic distance between individuals of ornamental pepper plants. Individuals 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 21, 27, 29, 35, and 38 are indicated to advance generation and continue the breeding program.

Abstract BRS Sublime is a common bean cultivar with carioca grains, high nutritional grain quality, and high yield potential (4667 kg ha-1). It has a normal cycle, upright growth, low loss rates in the mechanical harvest, and is recommended for planting in 19 Brazilian states, in the three main common bean cultivation regions. It is the first cultivar developed in the world with angular leaf spot resistance.

Abstract BRS Ártico is a common bean cultivar with white grains with international standard size (62 g per 100 seeds), appropriate for cultivation in the Central region of Brazil and the state of Paraná. The cycle is semi-early, the yield potential 2677 kg ha-1 and BRS Ártico has moderate resistance to rust and curtobacterium wilt.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi construir redes ponderadas de correlação, para descobrir estruturas de correlação e padrões de ligação entre 28 caracteres morfoagronômicos de pimenteiras, relacionados à plântula, planta, inflorescência e fruto. Informações fenotípicas e genotípicas de 16 genótipos de Capsicum foram analisadas. Estruturas de correlação e padrões de ligação podem ser facilmente identificados nas matrizes por meio do algoritmo Fruchterman-Reingold, com as informações da rede de correlações. Ambos os tipos de correlação mostraram o mesmo padrão geral de ligação entre caracteres de frutos, com altos valores de herdabilidade no sentido amplo e grande aptidão desses genótipos para o melhoramento agronômico e ornamental. As dimensões das folhas estão correlacionadas ao grupo de caracteres de fruto. Redes de correlação de caracteres de pimenteiras podem aumentar a eficácia da seleção de genótipos, uma vez que tanto caracteres correlacionados quanto grupos podem ser identificados.

Abstract: The objective of this work was to build weighted correlation networks, in order to discover correlation structures and link patterns among 28 morphoagronomic traits of chili pepper related to seedling, plant, inflorescence, and fruit. Phenotypic and genotypic information of 16 Capsicum genotypes were analyzed. Correlation structures and link patterns can be easily identified in the matrices using the Fruchterman-Reingold algorithm with correlation network information. Both types of correlations showed the same general link pattern among fruit traits, with high broad-sense heritability values and high aptitude of the genotypes for agronomic and ornamental breeding. Leaf dimensions are correlated with a cluster of fruit traits. Correlation networks of chili pepper traits may increase the effectiveness of genotype selection, since both correlated traits and groups can be identified.

Objectivo: investigar o consumo alimentar de antioxidantes em pacientes portadores de artrite reumatoide. Métodos: estudo transversal do tipo série de casos com 53 mulheres acompanhadas no Ambulatório de Reumatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE), de janeiro a outubro de 2012. Por meio de formulário, foram coletados parâmetros sociodemográficos e antropométricos (peso, estatura, índice de massa corpórea [IMC], alteração ponderal). A avaliação do consumo alimentar foi realizada por questionário de frequência alimentar semiquantitativo, analisado por tabela de composição de alimentos. A construção do banco de dados e a análise estatística foram realizadas por Excel e SPSS versão 18.0, com aplicação de testes Qui-quadrado, Anova e t-Student, com nível de confiança de 5%. Resultados: demonstrou-se que os pacientes apresentaram baixo consumo de vitaminas A, C e zinco. Portanto, ressalta-se a importância de maior consumo de alimentos fontes em antioxidantes, a fim de contribuir para a prevenção da lesão articular e a perda da função reumática, melhorando a qualidade de vida do paciente. Conclusão: demonstrou-se que os pacientes apresentaram baixo consumo de vitaminas A, C e zinco. Portanto, ressalta-se a importância de maior consumo de alimentos fontes em antioxidantes, a fim de contribuir para a prevenção da lesão articular e a perda da função reumática, melhorando a qualidade de vida do paciente.

Objective: to investigate dietary intake of antioxidants in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: this is a cross-sectional case series study with 53 women accompanied at the Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic, Hospital das Clínicas/UFPE, from January to October 2012. Demographic and anthropometric parameters (weight, height, body mass index, weight change) were collected by means of a form. The assessment of food consumption was conducted using a semi-quantitative food frequency survey, analyzed according to a food composition table. Database construction and statistical analysis were performed using Excel and SPSS version 18.0, using chi-squared test, Anova, and Student’s t-test, at a confidence level of 5%. Results: the sample was composed of 53 women with a mean age of 54.51 ± 4.24 years and BMI of 25.97 ± 5.94 kg/m². In the sociodemographic variables, statistically significant differences in origin, occupation, and income were observed. Daily consumption showed significance for vitamins A, C, and zinc. In adults, vitamins A and C were in accordance with recommendations, while in the elderly a low intake of vitamin E and selenium was observed. The relation between vitamin E and origin was significant. Conclusion: the sample was composed of 53 women with a mean age of 54.51 ± 4.24 years and BMI of 25.97 ± 5.94 kg/m². In the sociodemographic variables, statistically significant differences in origin, occupation, and income were observed. Daily consumption showed significance for vitamins A, C, and zinc. In adults, vitamins A and C were in accordance with recommendations, while in the elderly a low intake of vitamin E and selenium was observed. The relation between vitamin E and origin was significant.

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar o efeito da interação genótipos x ambientes em linhagens de feijoeiro-comum de origem andina com grãos brancos na Região Centro-Sul do Brasil e identificar linhagens com alto potencial agronômico, estabilidade e adaptabilidade, visando atender a demanda interna e possibilitar a participação brasileira no mercado externo. Dezenove ensaios constituídos por 12 linhagens foram conduzidos em campo na Região Centro-Sul do Brasil nos anos 2007, 2008 e 2009. Avaliaram-se a produtividade de grãos e outros caracteres de importância agronômica. Os dados foram submetidos a análises de variância e de adaptabilidade/estabilidade pelos métodos de Annicchiarico e AMMI com modificações. Houve diferenças entre as linhagens para todos os caracteres avaliados. A interação genótipos x ambientes foi importante na avaliação de linhagens de origem andina com grãos brancos. A utilização da média ponderada pelos escores absolutos e da produtividade com os resultados da análise AMMI facilitou a identificação de linhagens mais estáveis e adaptadas. As linhagens Poroto Alubia, CNFB 16211, Ouro Branco e WAF 160 são estáveis e adaptadas utilizando-se as duas metodologias. A linhagem CNFB 16211 apresenta alto potencial agronômico, alta estabilidade e adaptabilidade sendo, portanto, possível a sua indicação como nova cultivar. As linhagens USWA 70 e WAF 75 apresentam tamanho de grão semelhante ao exigido pelo mercado externo e superior ao das cultivares brasileiras, além de apresentarem caracteres agronômicos favoráveis, sendo portanto possível a sua indicação como novas cultivares.

This work evaluated the effect of genotype by environment interaction in Andean common bean lines with white grains, in Central Southern Brazil, to identify lines with high agronomic performance, stability and adaptability, aiming to meet domestic demand and to increase the Brazilian participation in the foreign market of common bean. Nineteen trials with twelve Andean lines were conducted in 2007, 2008 and 2009, in Central Southern Brazil. Grain yield and other agronomic traits were evaluated. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and of adaptability/stability using Annicchiarico and modified AMMI methods. Significant differences were found between lines for all traits evaluated. Genotype by environment interaction was important for lines with Andean origin and white seed. The utilization of weighted mean of absolute scores and yield with the AMMI results enabled the identification of the most stable and adapted lines. Lines Poroto Alubia, CNFB 16211, Ouro Branco and WAF 160 were stable and adapted, using both methods. CNFB 16211 line presented high agronomic performance, stability and adaptability and therefore this line may be a new cultivar. USWA 70 and WAF 75 lines presented grain size similar to that required by the foreign market and superior to the Brazilian cultivars, besides favorable agronomic traits, and thus these lines may be indicated as new cultivars.

The biological activity of seven extracts from leaves of different Jatropha curcas L (Euphorbiaceae) accessions was evaluated on Spodoptera frugiperda. Methanol extracts were incorporated into an artificial diet and offered to the larval stage of S. frugiperda. The parameters evaluated were length of larval and pupal stages, mortality of larval and total cycle stage, and weight of pupae. The extracts of the EMB accessions showed the best result for larval mortality at 60.00 and 56.67%, compared with the control, respectively. Hexane partition of the methanol extract of the leaves of PM-14 accessions allowed the identification of phytosterols, phytol and n-alkanols.

OBJETIVOS: avaliar a vigilância epidemiológica (VE) e as características específicas da gestão municipal. MÉTODOS: foram selecionados onze municípios de Pernambuco conforme critérios geográficos, porte populacional e condição de gestão. O grau de implantação foi estimado através de entrevistas com atores-chave em três níveis de atuação da VE: nível central, unidades de saúde da família (USF) e unidades de saúde tradicionais (UST), enfatizando aspectos relativos à infra-estrutura e ao processo de trabalho. Às variáveis selecionadas foram atribuídos pontos, cujo somatório, classificou a VE como: implantada, parcialmente implantada e não implantada. Para avaliar as características da gestão foram entrevistados os onze secretários municipais de saúde. RESULTADOS: a VE apresentou-se implantada em apenas 27% dos municípios e parcialmente implantada em 46%, encontrando-se mais estruturada nos municípios de grande porte e com gestão plena do sistema municipal, onde, dos três níveis estudados, observou-se que o nível central apresentou mais fragilidades, e as USF, quando comparadas às UST, obtiveram melhor desempenho. Quanto às características de gestão, embora todos os municípios estivessem certificados para realizar ações de VE, foram identificados entraves significativos para sua efetiva realização. CONCLUSÕES: A VE apresentou deficiências que comprometem a sua implantação plena no âmbito municipal.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: to evaluate epidemiological surveil-lance (ES) and its specifics management at municipal level. METHODS: eleven municipalities were selected in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil, based on the geographical, demographic and management criteria. The level of implementation was estimated by way of interviews with key-players at three levels of ES: the headquarters, family health units (FHUs) and traditional health units (THUs), laying emphasis on features relating to infrastructure and the work process. Points were assigned for the selected variables, which, taken as a whole, allowed for classification of ES as: fully introduced, partially introduced, or not introduced. In order to evaluate management, the eleven municipal health secretaries were interviewed. RESULTS: ES was found to have been fully introduced in only 27% of municipalities and partially introduced in 45%, having a better structure in larger-scale municipalities where there is full management of the municipal system. In these, of the three levels studied, it was found that the central level showed the greatest weaknesses, and that the FHUs performed better than the THUs. So far as management is concerned, although all the municipalities were certified to carry out ES activities, it was found that there are significant obstacles to its effective introduction. CONCLUSIONS: ES still has shortcomings that hamper its full introduction at municipal level.