Fruits of Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi were investigated. A fast and efficient method for the simultaneous determination of 11 polyphenolic substances by high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) was applied. Limits of quantification ranged between 0.78 and 3.14 mg L-1. High concentrations of kaempferol were found. An exploratory evaluation was performed using principal component analysis (PCA) for fruit origin differentiation. Total phenolic content (TPC) ranged from 274 to 517 mg GAE 100 g-1; total flavonoid content (TFC) ranged from 101 to 283 mg QE 100 g-1. In vitro analyses showed that antioxidant capacity with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) ranged from 1.7 to 7 µM DPPH 100 g-1. The bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect were also evaluated against: Bacillus subtilis, B. cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella choleraesuis, Candida albicans and C. glabrata, using broth microdilution assay. It can be inferred that S. terebinthifolia Raddi fruit has the potential to act as an ally in the search for new alternatives in the action against pathogens, and it can be used as a potential natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent. Metals (Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn and Zn) were also determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), with emphasis on high concentrations of Mg, Zn and Fe. investigated 1 chromatographydiode chromatography diode HPLCDAD HPLC DAD (HPLC-DAD applied 078 0 78 0.7 314 3 14 3.1 L1. L1 L 1. L-1 found PCA (PCA differentiation TPC (TPC 27 51 10 g1 g g-1 TFC (TFC 28 g1. 2,2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl 22diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl diphenylpicrylhydrazyl 2,2 diphenyl picrylhydrazyl 2 (DPPH 17 subtilis B cereus aureus coli aeruginosa choleraesuis C glabrata assay S pathogens agent Cu, Cu (Cu Fe Mg FAAS, FAAS , (FAAS) 07 0. 31 3. L- 5 g- 2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl 22 2, (FAAS

In silico and in vitro tests can reveal promising anti-leishmania activity for natural products and their derivatives. The aim of this study was to investigate in silico the pharmacological activities of potential new chalcones and their leishmanicidal potential in vitro. The in silico study was carried out using the PASS, MolPredictX and Molegro Virtual Docker 6.0 programs. Antiparasitic activity was assessed in axenic promastigote and amastigote forms of Leishmania braziliensis. The cytotoxicity tests used the J77G8 cell line. The chalcones exhibited 50% cytotoxic concentration values (CC50) values > 50 μM. Chalcone 4 (named FERAI) presented the best activity with concentration for 50% of promastigotes and intracellular parasites forms (EC50) of 9.75 ± 1.7 and 10.13 ± 1.7 μM for promastigote and amastigote, respectively. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) testing presented increased ROS levels in the parasite at the FERAI concentrations of 10 μM (56.33%), 20 μM (61.76%) and 30 μM (67.13%). Molecular docking revealed interactions (binding energy) between FERAI and the enzymes UDP-glycosyl pyrophosphorylase (-56.8384), dihydroorotate-dehydrogenase (-132.276) and trypanothione-reductase (-151.281). Our results demonstrated the anti-leishmanial activity of chalcones, especially FERAI, with a noted raising of ROS levels in the parasite. Molecular docking revealed dihydroorotate dehydrogenase and trypanothione reductase as potential pharmacological targets for FERAI. antileishmania anti leishmania derivatives PASS 60 6 0 6. programs braziliensis JG J G J77G line CC50 CC (CC50 5 named EC50 EC (EC50 975 9 75 9.7 17 1 7 1. 1013 13 10.1 respectively (ROS 56.33%, 5633 56.33% , 56 33 (56.33%) 2 61.76% 6176 61 76 (61.76% 3 67.13%. 6713 67.13% . 67 (67.13%) binding energy UDPglycosyl UDP glycosyl 56.8384, 568384 56.8384 8384 (-56.8384) dihydroorotatedehydrogenase 132.276 132276 132 276 (-132.276 trypanothionereductase 151.281. 151281 151.281 151 281 (-151.281) antileishmanial leishmanial CC5 (CC5 EC5 (EC5 97 9. 101 10. 563 56.33 (56.33% 61.76 617 (61.76 671 67.13 (67.13% 56838 56.838 838 (-56.8384 132.27 13227 27 (-132.27 15128 151.28 15 28 (-151.281 (CC (EC 56.3 (56.33 61.7 (61.7 67.1 (67.13 5683 56.83 83 (-56.838 132.2 1322 (-132.2 1512 151.2 (-151.28 56. (56.3 61. (61. 67. (67.1 568 56.8 8 (-56.83 132. (-132. 151. (-151.2 (56. (61 (67. (-56.8 (-132 (-151. (56 (6 (67 (-56. (-13 (-151 (5 ( (-56 (-1 (-15 (-5 (-

Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum Schum.) is an Amazonian fruit rich in antioxidants potential due to its phenolic compounds. Its seeds produce cupulate, a chocolate-like product, and the residue remains rich in biocompounds. This study aimed to optimize and compare microwave-assisted (MAE) and high pressure/temperature extraction (HPTE) of polyphenolic and flavonoid compounds from cupuaçu seed by-products. A Box-Behnken 33 factorial design assessed the influence of extraction time, solid/liquid ratio, and ethanol concentration. Responses included total polyphenol content, total flavonoid content, and anti-radical power via the ABTS (2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) method. In optimum conditions, MAE had the highest total polyphenol content and HPTE for flavonoids. Optimal conditions for both methods were 65% (m/v) ethanol concentration, 45 min extraction time, and 0.03 g mL−1 solid/liquid ratio. MAE and HPTE achieved greater recovery of (−)-epicatechin and (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate compared to percolation. Both techniques proved viable for recovering polyphenols from cupuaçu seed by-products, in less time and with less solvent. Thus, cupuaçu by-products can be a sustainable and functional food source, with MAE and HPTE providing high yields and quality extracts rich in polyphenols. Theobroma Schum. Schum cupulate chocolatelike chocolate like product biocompounds microwaveassisted microwave assisted (MAE pressuretemperature pressure temperature (HPTE byproducts. byproducts by products. products BoxBehnken Box Behnken 3 solidliquid solid liquid ratio concentration antiradical anti radical 2,2azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulphonic 22azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulphonic azinobisethylbenzothiazolinesulphonic 2,2 azino bis ethylbenzothiazoline 6 sulphonic 2 acid method flavonoids 65 m/v mv m v (m/v 4 003 0 03 0.0 mL1 mL 1 mL− −epicatechin epicatechin − −epigallocatechin3gallate epigallocatechin3gallate epigallocatechingallate epigallocatechin gallate percolation byproducts, products, solvent Thus source 2azinobis3ethylbenzothiazoline6sulphonic azinobis 22 2, 00 0.

RESUMO A salinidade desencadeia uma série de efeitos nocivos na nutrição mineral das plantas, o que causa perda na produção. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do uso de água salobra com irrigação por gotejamento por pulso e contínua no acúmulo de nutrientes na cultura de amendoim (Arachis hypogaea). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados sob esquema fatorial (6 × 2), constituído por seis níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (CEa: 0,2; 1,6; 2,8; 4,0; 5,2 e 6,4 dS m-1) e dois tipos de manejo da irrigação (por pulsos e contínua) com quatro repetições. Após 63 dias de semeadura, o acúmulo e a exportação de macronutrientes, sódio e cloro foram quantificados. A irrigação por pulso mitigou os efeitos deletérios da salinidade sobre a cultura do amendoim e proporcionou um maior acúmulo de nutrientes pela cultura em relação a irrigação contínua. A ordem decrescente de acúmulo de nutrientes pelas plantas sob irrigação por pulso e contínua foi: K > N > Ca > Mg > P > S. A irrigação por pulso é eficaz para mitigar os efeitos do uso de água salobra na cultura do amendoim. produção Arachis hypogaea. hypogaea . hypogaea) 6 ( 2, 2 , 2) CEa (CEa 0,2 02 0 1,6 16 1 2,8 28 8 4,0 40 4 52 5 5, 64 6, m1 m m-1 repetições semeadura macronutrientes quantificados S 0, 1, 4, m-

ABSTRACT High salinity levels trigger harmful effects on plant mineral nutrition, causing production losses. The objective of this study was to evaluate effects of using pulse or continuous drip irrigation with brackish water on the accumulation and exportation of nutrients in peanut (Arachis hypogaea) crops. A randomized block experimental design with four replications was used, in a 6×2 factorial arrangement consisting of six levels of electrical conductivity of irrigation water (ECw: 0.2, 1.6, 2.8, 4.0, 5.2, and 6.4 dS m-1) and two irrigation regimes (pulse and continuous). Accumulation and exportation of macronutrients, sodium, and chloride were quantified at 63 days after sowing. Pulse irrigation mitigated the harmful effects of high salinity levels on peanut crops and promoted greater nutrient accumulation by plants compared to continuous irrigation. The descending order of nutrient accumulation by plants under pulse and continuous irrigation was: K > N > Ca > Mg > P > S. Pulse irrigation is effective in mitigating the detrimental effects of using brackish water on peanut crops. nutrition losses Arachis hypogaea used 62 6 2 6× ECw (ECw 02 0 0.2 16 1 1.6 28 8 2.8 40 4 4.0 52 5 5.2 64 6. m1 m m-1 continuous. . continuous) macronutrients sodium sowing S 0. 1. 2. 4. 5. m-

RESUMO A doença renal crônica (DRC) representa um dos principais problemas de saúde pública da atualidade. A dosagem da creatinina sérica e a estimativa da taxa de filtração glomerular (TFG) são as principais ferramentas para avaliação da função renal. Para a estimativa da TFG, existem diversas equações, sendo a mais recomendada a CKD-EPI (Chronic Kidney Disease – Epidemiology). Existem ainda algumas controvérsias com relação à dosagem da creatinina sérica e da estimativa da TFG, uma vez que vários fatores podem interferir nesse processo. Uma importante mudança recente foi a retirada da correção por raça das equações para estimativa da TFG, que superestimavam a função renal, e consequentemente retardavam a implementação de tratamentos como diálise e transplante renal. Neste documento de consenso da Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia e Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica e Medicina Laboratorial são revisados os principais conceitos relacionados à avaliação da função renal, possíveis controvérsias existentes e recomendações para a estimativa da TFG na prática clínica. DRC (DRC atualidade (TFG CKDEPI CKD EPI Chronic Epidemiology. Epidemiology . Epidemiology) processo clínica

ABSTRACT Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents one of today’s main public health problems. Serum creatinine measurement and estimation of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are the main tools for evaluating renal function. There are several equations to estimate GFR, and CKD-EPI equation (Chronic Kidney Disease – Epidemiology) is the most recommended one. There are still some controversies regarding serum creatinine measurement and GFR estimation, since several factors can interfere in this process. An important recent change was the removal of the correction for race from the equations for estimating GFR, which overestimated kidney function, and consequently delayed the implementation of treatments such as dialysis and kidney transplantation. In this consensus document from the Brazilian Societies of Nephrology and Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the main concepts related to the assessment of renal function are reviewed, as well as possible existing controversies and recommendations for estimating GFR in clinical practice. CKD (CKD todays today s problems (GFR CKDEPI EPI Epidemiology process transplantation Medicine reviewed practice

ABSTRACT Potassium is one of the most important nutrients for the cotton plant, being an element that participates in many physiological functions. In addition, its adequate availability favors better production performance of the crop. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic components in naturally colored cotton cultivars fertilized with potassium doses in the Brazilian semiarid region. For this, two experiments were conducted at Rafael Fernandes Experimental Farm, located in the municipality of Mossoró, RN, from July to November 2019 and July to November 2021. The experimental design was randomized blocks, arranged in split plots, with four repetitions. Potassium doses (0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 kg ha-1 of K2O) were allocated in the plants; and four naturally colored cotton cultivars (BRS Rubi, BRS Safira, BRS Verde, and BRS Topázio) were allocated in the subplots. Colored cotton cultivars respond to potassium fertilization depending on the edaphoclimatic conditions to which they are exposed. BRS Topázio cultivar had higher lint cotton yield and fiber percentage in both growing seasons, highlighting its potential for the region. The dose of 240 kg ha-1 of K2O increased the yield of colored cotton, in second crop cultivation. The cultivars BRS Safira, BRS Rubi, and BRS Verde were not very productive. plant functions addition Therefore region Farm Mossoró RN 201 2021 blocks plots repetitions 0, 0 (0 60 120 180 24 ha1 ha 1 ha- KO K O plants Rubi Safira subplots exposed seasons cultivation productive 20 202 ( 6 12 18 2

RESUMO O potássio é um dos nutrientes mais importantes para o algodoeiro, sendo um elemento que participa de muitas funções fisiológicas na planta. Além disso, sua adequada disponibilidade favorece melhor desempenho produtivo à cultura. Logo, objetivou-se avaliar nesta pesquisa os componentes agronômicos em cultivares de algodão naturalmente colorido adubadas com doses de potássio no Semiárido brasileiro. Para isto, dois experimentos foram conduzidos na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes, localizada no município de Mossoró, RN, nos períodos de julho a novembro de 2019 e julho a novembro de 2021. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, arranjados em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Nas parcelas, foram alocadas as doses de potássio (0, 60, 120, 180 e 240 kg ha-1 de K2O); e, nas subparcelas, as quatro cultivares de algodão naturalmente colorido (BRS Rubi, BRS Safira, BRS Verde e BRS Topázio). As cultivares de algodão colorido respondem à adubação potássica em função das condições edafoclimáticas as quais estão expostas. A cultivar BRS Topázio obteve maior produtividade e porcentagem de fibra nas duas safras de cultivo, destacando o seu potencial para a região. A dose de 240 kg ha-1 de K2O aumentou a produtividade do algodão colorido, em cultivo de segunda safra. As cultivares BRS Safira, BRS Rubi e BRS Verde foram pouco produtivas. algodoeiro planta disso cultura Logo objetivouse objetivou se brasileiro isto Fernandes Mossoró RN 201 2021 casualizados subdivididas repetições 0, 0 (0 60 120 18 24 ha1 ha 1 ha- KO K K2O) subparcelas Safira Topázio. . Topázio) expostas região safra produtivas 20 202 ( 6 12 2

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the ecophysiological aspects and biomass production of three soybean genotypes subjected to soil flooding in the vegetative and/or reproductive stages. The design adopted was completely randomized with 5 replications, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, with three soybean genotypes: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016, and 75I77RSF IPRO; and three water treatment conditions: soil flooding for 10 days in the vegetative period + 10 days in the reproductive period; soil flooding for 10 days only in the reproductive period, and the control treatment, where the soil was maintained at 70% of field capacity. There was a reduction in the relative water content for the PELBR 15-7016 and PELBR 17-46 genotypes in the vegetative/reproductive stages and in the reproductive stage, while for the 75I77RSF IPRO there was no difference. The levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll were reduced only for the PELBR 15-7016 and 75I77RSF IPRO genotypes. The dry matter in the leaves and roots was lower for PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 when subjected to stress in the R2 soybean stage and for the grain production. PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 genotypes are more susceptible to stress, while the 75I77RSF IPRO showed mechanisms to overcome waterlogging stress. andor or replications arrangement 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016, 157016 15 7016, 7016 IRSF I RSF conditions 1 70 capacity 15-701 17-4 vegetativereproductive difference b R 174 4 15701 701 7 15-70 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar aspectos ecofisiológicos e produção de biomassa de genótipos de soja submetidos ao alagamento do solo nas fases vegetativa e/ou reprodutiva. O delineamento adotado foi o inteiramente casualizado com 5 repetições, em arranjo fatorial 3 x 3, com três genótipos de soja: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO; e três condições de tratamento de água: alagamento do solo por 10 dias no período vegetativo + 10 dias no período reprodutivo; alagamento do solo por 10 dias apenas no período reprodutivo, e o tratamento testemunha, onde o solo foi mantido a 70% da capacidade de campo. Houve redução no teor relativo de água para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e PELBR 17-46 no vegetativo/reprodutivo e no reprodutivo, enquanto para 75I77RSF IPRO não houve diferença. Os teores de clorofila a, b e total foram reduzidos apenas para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO. A matéria seca nas folhas e raízes foram menores para PELBR 17-46 e sensíveis quando submetidos ao estresse no estádio R2 da soja e para a produção de grãos. Os genótipos PELBR 17-46 e PELBR 15-7016 são mais suscetíveis ao estresse, enquanto o 75I77RSF IPRO apresentou mecanismos para superar o estresse por encharcamento. eou ou reprodutiva repetições 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016 15 7016 15-701 IRSF I RSF 1 reprodutivo testemunha 70 campo 17-4 vegetativoreprodutivo diferença R grãos encharcamento 174 4 15701 701 15-70 7 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

ABSTRACT High concentration of salts in the soil impacts the availability of water and nutrients essential for plant growth and physiology. Therefore, management strategies that can mitigate the negative effects of salt stress are necessary, such as the use of plant hormones. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of salt stress and the application of melatonin on the growth and production aspects of radish plants. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design, in a 3 × 3 factorial scheme, with four replications, considering one plant per experimental plot. The treatments consisted of three electrical conductivities of irrigation water - ECw (0.5, 2.75, and 5.0 dS m-1) and three concentrations of melatonin (0, 0.5, and 1.0 mM). Growth variables were evaluated, namely plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, dry mass of leaves, petioles and roots, specific leaf area, leaf area ratio, and leaf weight ratio. In addition, production aspects were analyzed, namely bulb length, bulb diameter, and bulb fresh weight. Exogenous application of melatonin reduces the deleterious effects of salt stress on the growth and production aspects of radish plants. Application of melatonin at a dose of 0.5 mM is the most recommended to mitigate the effects of salt stress up to the level of 2.75 dS m-1. The use of melatonin opens new perspectives for the development of management strategies aimed at optimizing growth and protecting the radish crop under saline conditions. physiology Therefore necessary hormones Thus plants design scheme replications plot 05 0 5 (0.5 275 2 75 50 5. m1 m 1 m-1 0, (0 10 1. mM. . mM) evaluated height diameter leaves roots ratio addition analyzed length 0. 2.7 m1. conditions (0. 27 7 m- ( 2.

RESUMO A alta concentração de sais no solo provoca impacto na disponibilidade de água e nutrientes essenciais para o crescimento e fisiologia das plantas. Assim, são necessárias estratégias de manejo que possam mitigar os efeitos negativos do estresse salino, como por exemplo o uso de hormônios vegetais. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do estresse salino e aplicação de melatonina sobre crescimento e aspectos produtivos de plantas de rabanete. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 3 × 3, com quatro repetições, sendo considerada uma planta por parcela experimental. Os tratamentos foram compostos por três condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação - CEa (0,5; 2,75 e 5,0 dS m-1) e três concentrações de melatonina (0; 0,5 e 1,0 mM). Foram avaliadas a altura de plantas, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, área foliar, massa seca de folhas, pecíolos e raízes, área foliar específica, razão de área foliar e razão de peso foliar. Além disso, foram analisados aspectos produtivios, como comprimento, diâmetro e peso fresco do bulbo. A aplicação exógena de melatonina reduz os efeitos deletérios do estresse salino no crescimento e aspectos produtivos em plantas de rabanete. A aplicação de melatonina na dose de 0,5 mM é a mais indicada para mitigar os efeitos do estresse salino até o nível de 2,5 dS m-1. O uso da melatonina abre novas perspectivas para o desenvolvimento de estratégias de manejo destinadas a otimizar o crescimento e proteger a cultura do rabanete em condições de salinidade. Assim vegetais casualizados repetições experimental 05 0 5 (0,5 275 2 75 2,7 50 5, m1 m 1 m-1 (0 0, 10 1, mM. . mM) caule folhas raízes específica disso produtivios comprimento bulbo 25 2, m1. 1. salinidade (0, 27 7 m- (

ABSTRACT Combining refrigeration with packaging is a commonly used technique for fruits intended for export. Thus, the objective of this study was to adapt the post-harvest management of biofortified sweet potato cultivars, using packaging and refrigeration, focused on reaching distant export markets while maintaining the commercial quality. Sweet potatoes of the cultivars BRS-Amélia and Beauregard were selected after harvesting, washed, and packaged. The experimental design used was completely randomized, in a 4 × 7 factorial arrangement consisted of 4 treatments (cultivar BRS-Amélia with and without packaging; and cultivar Beauregard with and without packaging) and 7 evaluations under storage conditions: at 0, 7, 14 (under refrigeration at approximately 8 °C), 17, 20, 23, and 26 days (under room temperature conditions at approximately 25 °C). Each experimental unit contained 500 g of tubbers. The results showed that the refrigerated storage combined with packaging extended the shelf life of the evaluated sweet potatoes: 17 days for BRS-Amélia and 26 days for the cultivar Beauregard. The BRS-Amélia cultivar maintained higher firmness, soluble solids and carbohydrate contents, chroma, and antioxidant activity (FRAP method), and total phenolic contents, in both raw and cooked tissues. The cultivar Beauregard presented less dehydration and greater stability in vitamin C, total phenolic, total carotenoid, soluble carbohydrate, and starch contents in raw and cooked potatoes. Therefore, the combination of packaging and refrigeration preserved the commercial quality of biofortified sweet potatoes for export markets. Thus postharvest post harvest BRSAmélia BRS Amélia harvesting washed packaged randomized 0 1 °C, C °C , °C) 20 23 2 °C. . 50 tubbers firmness chroma FRAP method, method method) tissues carotenoid Therefore 5

RESUMO Combinar refrigeração com embalagem é uma técnica comumente utilizada para frutas destinadas à exportação. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi adequar o manejo pós-colheita de cultivares de batata-doce biofortificadas, utilizando embalagem e refrigeração, com foco em atingir mercados de exportação distantes e mantendo a qualidade comercial. As batatas-doces das cultivares BRS-Amélia e Beauregard foram selecionadas após a colheita, lavadas e embaladas. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 4 × 7 composto por 4 tratamentos (cultivar BRS-Amélia com e sem embalagem; e cultivar Beauregard com e sem embalagem) e 7 avaliações nas condições de armazenamento: aos 0, 7, 14 (sob refrigeração a aproximadamente 8 °C), 17, 20, 23 e 26 dias (sob condições de temperatura ambiente a aproximadamente 25 °C). Cada unidade experimental continha 500 g de tubérculos. Os resultados mostraram que o armazenamento refrigerado aliado à embalagem prolongou a vida útil da batata-doce avaliada: 17 dias para BRS-Amélia e 26 dias para a cultivar Beauregard. A cultivar BRS-Amélia manteve maior firmeza, solúveis sólidos e teor de carboidratos, croma e atividade antioxidante (método FRAP) e teor de fenólicos totais, tanto nos tecidos crus quanto cozidos. A cultivar Beauregard apresentou menor desidratação e maior estabilidade nos teores de vitamina C, fenólicos totais, carotenóides totais, carboidratos solúveis e amido em batatas cruas e cozidas. Portanto, a combinação de embalagem e refrigeração preservou a qualidade comercial da batata-doce biofortificada para os mercados de exportação. Assim póscolheita pós colheita batatadoce batata doce biofortificadas batatasdoces doces BRSAmélia BRS Amélia embaladas casualizado 0 1 sob °C, C °C , °C) 20 2 °C. . 50 tubérculos avaliada firmeza método FRAP totais cozidos cozidas Portanto 5

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of the co-feeding (C) period on the growth and survival of larvae of the yo-yo loach Botia lohachata ornamental species during the weaning period from live food (LF) to inert food (IF). The breeders were subjected to induced spawning using crude pituitary homogenate. A total of 2,400 larvae were used with an average initial weight of 0.39 ± 0.09 mg and an average total length of 4.08 ± 0.21 mm, from a single breeding pair. The live food was newly hatched nauplii of Artemia franciscana, and the inert diet was a commercial ration with 55% crude protein and two particle sizes (142-350 µm and 350-500 µm). As the first food, all larvae received A. franciscana during the first six days, except for the fasting (NC) and inert food (IF) groups. The following co-feeding strategies were employed: C4 = 4 days of co-feeding, C8 = 8 days of co-feeding, C12 = 12 days of co-feeding, and LF = Artemia during the entire experimental period. The longest period with live food promoted better larval growth rates. The specific growth rate of larvae fed live food during the entire period (LF) was higher than that of the other groups, followed by the co-feeding strategies. There was no effect (P > 0.01) on larval survival in the LF, C12, C8, and C4 groups, which ranged from 41% to 53% after 30 days. Treatment R resulted in high mortality and low growth, suggesting that live food should be the first food source for B. lohachata larvae. ABSTRACT cofeeding co feeding C (C yoyo yo (LF IF. IF . homogenate 2400 2 400 2,40 039 0 39 0.3 009 09 0.0 408 08 4.0 021 21 0.2 mm pair 55 142350 142 350 (142-35 350500 500 350-50 µm. µm) NC (NC (IF groups employed cofeeding, feeding, C1 1 rates P 0.01 001 01 41 53 3 B 240 40 2,4 03 0. 00 4. 02 5 14235 14 35 (142-3 35050 50 350-5 24 2, 1423 (142- 3505 350- (142 (14 (1 (

RESUMO: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do período de co-alimentação (C) no crescimento e sobrevivência de larvas da espécie ornamental Botia lohachata durante o período de desmame de alimento vivo (LF) para alimento inerte (IF). Os reprodutores foram submetidos à desova induzida com homogeneizado de hipófise. Foram utilizadas 2.400 larvas com peso inicial médio de 0,39 ± 0,09 mg e comprimento total médio de 4,08 ± 0,21 mm, de um único casal reprodutor. O alimento vivo foi náuplios recém-eclodidos de Artemia franciscana, e a dieta inerte foi uma ração comercial com 55% de proteína bruta e dois tamanhos de partículas (142-350 µm e 350-500 µm). Como primeiro alimento, todas as larvas receberam A. franciscana durante os primeiros seis dias, exceto os grupos jejum (NC) e alimento inerte (IF). As seguintes estratégias de co-alimentação foram empregadas: C4 = 4 dias de co-alimentação, C8 = 8 dias de co-alimentação, C12 = 12 dias de co-alimentação e LF = Artemia durante todo o período experimental. O maior período com alimento vivo promoveu melhores taxas de crescimento larval. A taxa de crescimento específico das larvas alimentadas com ração viva durante todo o período (LF) foi maior que a dos demais grupos, seguida das estratégias de co-alimentação. Não houve efeito (P > 0,01) na sobrevivência larval nos grupos LF, C12, C8 e C4, que variou de 41% a 53% após 30 dias. O tratamento IN resultou em alta mortalidade e baixo crescimento, sugerindo que o alimento vivo deve ser a primeira fonte de alimento para as larvas de B. lohachata. RESUMO coalimentação co alimentação C (C (LF IF. IF . (IF) hipófise 2400 2 400 2.40 039 0 39 0,3 009 09 0,0 408 08 4,0 021 21 0,2 mm reprodutor recémeclodidos recém eclodidos 55 142350 142 350 (142-35 350500 500 350-50 µm. µm) NC (NC empregadas coalimentação, alimentação, C1 1 experimental coalimentação. alimentação. P 0,01 001 01 41 53 3 B (IF 240 40 2.4 03 0, 00 4, 02 5 14235 14 35 (142-3 35050 50 350-5 24 2. 1423 (142- 3505 350- (142 (14 (1 (

ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) is a primordial mineral nutrient for plants, as it is directly linked to physiological and biochemical processes essential for plant maintenance, and can influence the production and final quality of the product. Furthermore, P favors good root development, which can benefit sweet potato crop. Thus, the objective of the work is to assess the influence of increasing doses of P on the production and physical quality of sweet potatoes in two growing seasons in a semi-arid environment. The experiments were carried out from April to August 2021 (season 1) and from December 2021 to April 2022 (season 2) at the Rafael Fernandes Experimental Farm - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. The design was randomized blocks, with four replications. The treatments consisted of five doses of P (0; 60; 120; 180 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5) via fertigation and tested on the sweet potato cultivar Paraná. After harvesting the roots, the number and yield of roots (commercial, non-commercial and total), the average mass and the percentage of commercial roots were evaluated. Commercial roots were evaluated for firmness, elasticity and cooking time. The P doses influenced the production characteristics, mainly at the dose of 60 kg ha-1 of P2O5, which promoted increases in the yield of commercial roots. The doses of P promoted the reduction of firmness for both growing seasons. A dose of 180 kg ha-1 of P2O5 led to the shortest cooking time for the second growing season. (P plants maintenance product Furthermore development crop Thus semiarid semi arid environment 202 season 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR blocks replications 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO O Paraná commercial, (commercial noncommercial non total, total , total) characteristics 6 P2O 20 ( 12

RESUMO O fósforo (P) é um nutriente mineral primordial para as plantas, pois está diretamente ligado a processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais para a manutenção das plantas, podendo influenciar na produção e na qualidade final do produto. Além disso, o P favorece o bom desenvolvimento radicular, o que pode beneficiar a cultura da batata-doce. Assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência de doses crescentes de P na produção e qualidade física da batata-doce em duas épocas de cultivo em ambiente semiárido. Os experimentos foram realizados de abril a agosto de 2021 (época 1) e de dezembro de 2021 a abril de 2022 (época 2) na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de cinco doses de P (0; 60; 120; 180 e 240 kg ha-1 de P2O5) via fertirrigação e testados em batata -doce cultivar Paraná. Após a colheita das raízes, foram avaliados o número e a produtividade de raízes (comerciais, não comerciais e totais), a massa média e a porcentagem de raízes comerciais. Raízes comerciais foram avaliadas quanto à firmeza, elasticidade e tempo de cozimento. As doses de P influenciaram as características de produção, principalmente na dose de 60 kg ha-1 de P2O5, o que promoveu aumentos na produtividade de raízes comerciais. As doses de P promoveram a redução da firmeza nas duas épocas de cultivo. A dose de 180 kg ha-1 de P2O5 proporcionou menor tempo de cozimento para a segunda época de cultivo. (P plantas produto disso radicular batatadoce. batatadoce doce. doce Assim semiárido 202 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR casualizados repetições 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO Paraná comerciais, (comerciais totais, totais , totais) 6 P2O 20 ( 12

ABSTRACT The use growth regulators from the cytokinins and auxins group has been shown to increase the productivity of certain crops, as they may be involved in the expression of plant sex, although little is known about the action of auxin IBA and cytokinin CPPU on the fruiting of squash, as well as the interaction between both, which makes this field of study promising. Thus, the objective of this study was to induce the fruiting in Atlas squash, by means of different forms of application and proportions of cytokinin and auxin and to evaluate their effects on the physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits. The treatments were composed of six proportions associated with growth regulators and of two forms of application. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replicates. At 72 days after transplanting, growth and fruit quality analyses were performed. The behavior of the hormones is modulated by their concentration and place of application, and the effect may be beneficial or not. The proportions 50/50% via leaf and 75/25% via ovary were the ones that increased the growth and parameters of fruit quality. The application of CPPU via leaf at higher concentration in proportion decreases quality characteristics such as vitamin C, carotenoids and starch. crops sex squash both promising Thus physicalchemical physical chemical fruits replicates 7 transplanting performed not 5050 50 50/50 7525 75 25 75/25 C starch 505 5 50/5 752 2 75/2 50/ 75/

RESUMO O uso de reguladores de crescimento do grupo das citocininas e auxinas tem demonstrado aumentar a produtividade de algumas culturas, pois podem estar envolvidos na expressão do sexo da planta, embora pouco se saiba sobre a ação da auxina IBA e da citocinina CPPU na frutificação da abóbora, bem como a interação entre ambas, o que torna este campo de estudo promissor. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi induzir a frutificação em abóbora Atlas, por meio de diferentes formas de aplicação e proporções de citocinina e auxina e avaliar seus efeitos nas características físico-químicas dos frutos. Os tratamentos foram compostos por seis proporções associadas a reguladores de crescimento e duas formas de aplicação. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Aos 72 dias após o transplante, foram realizadas análises de crescimento e qualidade dos frutos. O comportamento dos hormônios é modulado por sua concentração e local de aplicação, podendo o efeito ser benéfico ou não. As proporções 50/50% via folha e 75/25% via ovário foram as que aumentaram o crescimento e os parâmetros de qualidade dos frutos. A aplicação de CPPU via foliar em maior concentração em proporção diminui características de qualidade como vitamina C, carotenoides e amido. culturas planta ambas promissor Assim Atlas físicoquímicas físico químicas frutos repetições 7 transplante não 5050 50 50/50 7525 75 25 75/25 C amido 505 5 50/5 752 2 75/2 50/ 75/

A new phenylpropanoid derivative, named euploic acid (1), was isolated from Euploca procumbens (Mill.) Diane & Hilger, Boraginaceae, along with lithospermic acid B (2), lithospermic acid (3), 9’’-methyl lithospermate (4), and luteolin-7-O-glucoside (5). Compound structures were determined by mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis and comparison with published data. Absolute configuration of 1 was established via electronic circular dichroism (ECD). Anti-inflammatory potential of euploic acid (1) was assessed by measuring its inhibition of cytokine and nitric oxide production in stimulated J774 macrophages. Compound 1 significantly reduced pro-inflammatory mediator production and release by stimulated macrophages at non-cytotoxic concentrations, comparable to the efficacy of dexamethasone. Our findings demonstrate the potential of euploic acid (1) as an effective anti-inflammatory agent. This study contributes to the structural elucidation of a new phenylpropanoid derivative and highlights its promising anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. 1, , Mill. Mill (Mill. Hilger Boraginaceae 2, 2 (2) 3, 3 (3) 9methyl methyl 9 4, 4 (4) luteolin7Oglucoside luteolinOglucoside luteolin 7 O glucoside 5. 5 . (5) MS, MS (MS) NMR (NMR data ECD. ECD (ECD) Antiinflammatory Anti (1 J J77 proinflammatory pro noncytotoxic non cytotoxic concentrations dexamethasone antiinflammatory anti agent disorders (Mill (2 (3 (4 Oglucoside (5 (MS (ECD ( J7

ABSTRACT: This study detected Anaplasma marginale in calvesusing blood smears and nested PCR (nPCR) and to compare the results with the clinical signs presented by calves on a dairy farm in the municipality of Castanhal, located northeast of the state Pará (1°07’19.1”S and 47°53’53.0”W), eastern Amazon. To this end, 192 blood samples were collected from 24 animals at 1-20, 21-41 and 42-60 days of age. Blood smears and nPCR with primers for the msp5 gene were performed. The prevalence of A. marginale was 61.5% (118/192) for the blood smear technique and nPCR (msp5). The manifestation of clinical signs of anaplasmosis also increased significantly over the course of the study (P < 0.0001), being lower in animals aged 1-20 days, but increasing among those aged 21-41 and 42-60 days. These signs were characterized by apathy, fever, weight loss, diarrhea, dehydration, and hypochromic mucous membranes. Regarding the evaluation of the diagnostic techniques, no significant difference was observed in the detection of A. marginale between the blood smear and nPCR (P = 0.995), but the agent’s rickets increased on Day 47 (P < 0.01) in both tests, thereby demonstrating a near-linear pattern of increase in rickets over the 60 days, with a consequent decrease in globular volume. This shows that of the 24 animals studied, 21 were infected at some point during the study period. Additionally, there was no significant difference between blood smears and nPCR, probably due to medium and high parasitemia, which were directly related to the clinical signs and decrease in globular volume. ABSTRACT (nPCR Castanhal 1°0719.1S 107191S S 1°07 19.1 1 07 19 47°5353.0W, 4753530W W 47°53 53.0 , 53 0 47°53’53.0”W) Amazon end 2 120, 120 20, 20 2141 41 21-4 4260 42 42-6 age msp performed A 615 61 5 61.5 118/192 118192 118 (118/192 msp5. . (msp5) P 0.0001, 00001 0.0001 0001 0.0001) 1-2 apathy fever loss diarrhea dehydration membranes techniques 0.995, 0995 0.995 995 0.995) agents agent s 4 0.01 001 01 tests nearlinear near linear 6 volume studied period Additionally parasitemia 0719 1S 107 1°0 191 19. 5353 0W 47°5353.0W 4753 47°5 530 53. 47°53’53.0”W 12 214 21- 426 42- 61. 118/19 11819 11 (118/19 (msp5 0000 0.000 000 1- 099 0.99 99 0.0 00 071 10 1° 535 475 47° 118/1 1181 (118/1 (msp 0.00 09 0.9 9 0. 118/ (118/ (118 (11 (1 (

RESUMO: Objetivou-se, na construção deste trabalho, detectar Anaplasma marginale por meio do esfregaço sanguíneo e Nested PCR (nPCR) e comparar os resultados com os sinais clínicos apresentados pelos bezerros em uma propriedade leiteira localizada no município de Castanhal, região nordeste do estado do Pará (1°07’19,1”S e 47°53’53,0”W), Amazônia Oriental. Para isso, foram coletadas 192 amostras sanguíneas de 24 animais, divididos em três períodos: 1-20, 21-41 e 42-60 dias de idade. Foram realizados esfregaços sanguíneos e nPCR com iniciadores para o gene msp5. A prevalência de A. marginale foi de 61,46% (118/192) tanto para a técnica de esfregaço sanguíneo quanto para nPCR (msp5). A manifestação de sinais clínicos da anaplasmose também foi significativamente crescente ao longo do estudo (P < 0,0001), sendo menor em animais de 1 a 20 dias, mas expandindo-se entre os de 21 a 41 dias e 42 a 60 dias, esses sinais foram caracterizados por apatia, febre, perda de peso, diarreia, desidratação e mucosas hipocoradas. Quanto a avaliação das técnicas diagnósticas, não houve diferença significativa entre a detecção de A. marginale no esfregaço sanguíneo e na nPCR (P = 0,995), porém se observou aumento riquetsêmico do agente no 47º dia (P < 0,01) em ambos os testes, demonstrando, assim, um padrão de aumento da riquetsemia próximo ao linear ao longo dos 60 dias, com consequente diminuição do volume globular. Assim, demonstra-se que dos 24 animais estudados, 21 se infectaram em algum momento do período estudado, e não houve diferença significativa entre esfregaço sanguíneo e nPCR, em virtude, provavelmente, das parasitemias médias e altas, as quais estiveram diretamente relacionadas com os sinais clínicos e a diminuição do volume globular. RESUMO Objetivouse, Objetivouse Objetivou se, Objetivou-se trabalho (nPCR Castanhal 1°0719,1S 107191S S 1°07 19,1 07 19 47°5353,0W, 4753530W W 47°53 53,0 , 47 53 0 47°53’53,0”W) Oriental isso 2 períodos 120, 120 20, 1-20 2141 21-4 4260 42-6 idade msp5 msp 6146 61 46 61,46 118/192 118192 118 (118/192 . (msp5) P 0,0001, 00001 0,0001 0001 0,0001) expandindose expandindo 4 6 apatia febre peso diarreia hipocoradas diagnósticas 0,995, 0995 0,995 995 0,995) º 0,01 001 01 testes demonstrando assim globular Assim demonstrase demonstra estudados estudado virtude provavelmente altas 0719 1S 107 1°0 191 19, 5353 0W 47°5353,0W 4753 47°5 530 53, 5 47°53’53,0”W 12 1-2 214 21- 426 42- 614 61,4 118/19 11819 11 (118/19 (msp5 0000 0,000 000 099 0,99 99 0,0 00 071 10 1° 535 475 47° 1- 61, 118/1 1181 (118/1 (msp 0,00 09 0,9 9 0, 118/ (118/ (118 (11 (1 (

Magnesium stannate (Mg2SnO4) samples with 0.003, 0.004, 0.03, 0.05, 0.08, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 at. mol% of Co2+ were prepared by wet chemical method. The samples were investigated using X-Ray diffraction and photoluminescence techniques at room temperature. The results indicate that Co2+ occupies tetrahedral sites in the inverse spinel structure of Mg2SnO4, replacing Mg2+. The material exhibited a red-infrared luminescence associated with Co2+ spin-allowed transitions. Crystal field parameters were calculated using Tanabe-Sugano theory for d7 systems in tetrahedral environment. In the range studied, optimum divalent cobalt concentration for emission applications was found to be 0.08 at. mol%. Mg2SnO4 MgSnO Mg SnO (Mg2SnO4 0003 0 003 0.003 0004 004 0.004 03 0.03 005 05 0.05 008 08 01 1 0.1 02 2 0.2 3 0.3 0.5 mol Co2 Co method XRay X Ray temperature Mg2 Mg2+ redinfrared red infrared spinallowed spin allowed transitions TanabeSugano Tanabe Sugano d environment studied 0.0 Mg2SnO (Mg2SnO 000 00 0.00 0.