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A Study on the Biological Control of Fusarium oxysporum Using Trichoderma spp., on Soil and Rockwool Substrates in Controlled Environment
Authors: GIURGIU Radu M. , DUMITRAȘ Adelina , MORAR Gavril , SCHEEWE Petra , SCHRÖDER Fritz G.
Published: September 2017

Medicinal plant cultivation in Controlled Environment (CE) is increasing in the context of the new findings concerning the abiotic stress factors manipulation that leads to a significant increment in bioactive substances. Pathogen control is a vital part of the cultivation system, therefore the study was focused on biological methods of controlling a frequently occurring disease, by inoculating the sterile substrates specific in hydroponics, with the beneficial organism. Hypericum perforatum seedlings were inoculated with Fusarium oxysporum and with Trichoderma spp. The results showed that the method of inoculation had a significant effect on the success of the biological control. The plants treated with Trichoderma spp. had a two-fold increase in foliar biomass and better development of roots than the plants inoculated with the pathogen. Morphologically there were no significant differences, with some notable exceptions. The health status of the seedlings inoculated with the pathogen showed signs of the disease, even in the presence of Trichoderma spp. Finally, determinations of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) at the root level showed that the biotic stress was considerable higher in the rockwool substrate that increased the secondary metabolism giving new perspectives in the cultivation of medicinal plants in CEA.
Allelopathic Potential of Velvet Bean against Rigid Ryegrass
Authors: TRAVLOS Ilias , ROUSSIS Ioannis , RODITIS Christos , SEMINI Clementina , ROUVALI Lina , STASINOPOULOU Panagiota , CHIMONA Nikolina , VLASSOPOULOU Chrysoula , BILALIS Dimitrios
Published: September 2017

Environmental concerns and several adverse effects of reliance on and improper use of pesticides make necessary the use of alternative methods. Allelopathy has a rather unexploited potential in integrated weed management and ought to be further studied. The allelopathic effects of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L. DC. var. utilis) on seedling emergence and first growth of the important weed rigid ryegrass (Lolium rigidum L.) were evaluated in a pot experiment conducted at Agricultural University of Athens. Leaf residues of velvet bean were used to determine their inhibitory potential on seedling emergence and growth parameters including height, leaf number, tillering and fresh and dry weight of rigid ryegrass. Moreover, the allelopathic potential of inflorescence residues of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) on rigid ryegrass was also evaluated. Our results revealed a significant weed suppressive ability of the studied plants. The plant residues incorporated into the soil significantly reduced the seedling emergence and growth parameters of rigid ryegrass as compared to the control. In particular, velvet bean’s residues also reduced height, leaf number and biomass of rigid ryegrass up to 26, 51 and 62%, respectively. The indicated allelopathic activity of velvet bean and chia could be further exploited in future studies, by using either allelochemicals as models for future herbicides or the plants as useful cover crops or mulches in terms of integrated weed management.
Screening for Drought Tolerance in Thirty Three Taro Cultivars
Authors: GANANÇA José F.T. , FREITAS José G.R. , NÓBREGA Humberto G.M. , RODRIGUES Vanessa , ANTUNES Gonçalo , GOUVEIA Carla S.S. , RODRIGUES Miguel , CHAΪR Hana , PINHEIRO de CARVALHO Miguel Â.A. , LEBOT Vincent
Published: September 2017

Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] is a root crop which is an important staple food in many regions of the world, producing 10.5 million tonnes on 1.4 million hectares a year. The crop is cultivated in wet (rain fed) or irrigated conditions, requiring on average 2,500 mm water per year, and in many countries it is cultivated in flooded plots. It is estimated that taro production could decrease by 40% as a result of the increase in drought and other severe events. In this work, thirty three accessions, including local cultivars, selected and hybrid lines were submitted to long duration drought stress and screened for tolerance. Twelve physiological, morphological and agronomic traits were measured at harvest, and subject to multivariate analysis. Stress indices, Water Use Efficiency and Factorial Analysis were useful for discriminating accessions regarding drought tolerance and yield stability, and drought tolerant and susceptible cultivars were identified. Our results confirm that different taro cultivars have different drought avoidance and tolerance strategies to cope with water scarcity. Better yield performers minimised biomass and canopy loss, while tolerance was observed in cultivars that presented low potential yield, but efficiently transferred resources to enhance corm formation. Among the 33 accessions, two local cultivars showed high yield stability and could be considered as suitable parents for breeding programs, while two others are well adapted to drought, but with overall low yield potential.
Phenolic Profile, Mineral Content and Antibacterial Activity of the Methanol Extract of Vaccinium myrtillus L.
Authors: MILJKOVIĆ Vojkan M. , NIKOLIĆ Goran S. , ZVEZDANOVIĆ Jelena , MIHAJLOV-KRSTEV Tatjana , ARSIĆ Biljana B. , MILJKOVIĆ Milena N.
Published: September 2017

Bilberry is considered as one of the most economically important wild berries. However, bilberry is not enough investigated, and there are only a few published works. Therefore, we performed in one place complete qualitative analysis, antimicrobial activity against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and contents of metals. In our research, it was found that bilberry contains different active phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acid, delphinidin glycoside, delphinidin arabinoside, cyanidin glycoside, cyanidin arabinoside, malvidin glycoside, peonidin glycoside, and malvidin arabinoside. The content of metals was different in leaves and fruits. In our samples, the content of aluminum, boron, barium, calcium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, phosphorus, silicon and zinc was higher, and contents of potassium, magnesium, and sodium were lower than in bilberry samples investigated in Latvia. Antimicrobial activity of investigated extracts was evaluated against laboratory control strains from ATCC collection, Gram (+) bacteria: Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615, Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 19433, Propionibacterium acnae ATCC 11827, and Gram (-) bacteria: Escherichia coli ATCC 9863, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027, Acinetobacter boumanii ATCC 196060, Proteus mirabilis ATCC 12453, Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC 10031, and against related strains isolated from human wound swabs. V. myrtillus extract was less potent against strains from wounds compared to ATCC strains as well Gram (-) bacteria compared to Gram (+) bacteria. The most sensitive strains were St. epidermidis, St. pyogenes, P. mirabilis and S. aureus.
Study of Some Qualitative and Quantitative Characters of the Grapes of Indigenous Greek Grapevine Varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) using HPLC and Spectrophotometric Analyses
Authors: GEROGIANNIS Orestis , DASKALAKIS Ioannis , BOUZA Despoina , STAVRAKAKI Maritina
Published: September 2017

Grape skins and seeds are sources of various quality characters of grapevine varieties, such as phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, resveratrol etc. The Greek vineyard is characterized by a large number of indigenous grapevine varieties which remain almost unexploited in terms of their different phenolic content. The aim of this study was to assay the polyphenolic content of seven red native Greek grapevine varieties (‘Kolliniatiko’, ‘Bekari’, ‘Bakouri’, ‘Kountoura mavri’, ‘Doubrena mavri’, ‘Thrapsa’, and ‘Mavro Spetson’) using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with a diode array detector and spectrophotometer. All studied varieties were cultivated in the same area and under the same conditions. The results revealed that despite the fact that anthocyanins and phenolic compounds content were in high levels for all varieties, statistically significant differences were recorded among them. The highest anthocyanins concentration was recorded in ‘Kolliniatiko’, while the lowest anthocyanins concentration was recorded in ‘Mavro Spetson’. Grapevine variety ‘Mavro Spetson’ presented the highest concentration of total phenolic compounds, with statistically significant difference compared to ‘Kountoura mavri’ and ‘Bekari’. Grapevine varieties ‘Kolliniatiko’ and ‘Bekari’ presented the highest concentrations in trans-resveratrol and piceid content, while grapevine variety ‘Doubrena mavri’ presented the highest concentration in vanillin content. These unexploited rare native cultivated varieties contained appreciable amounts of non-colored phenols as well as anthocyanins, meaning that they would be worthy of further study and use for the production of quality wines.
Assessing Effects of Temperature Change on Four Limonium Species from Threatened Mediterranean Salt-Affected Habitats
Authors: MONLLOR Mariola , SORIANO Pilar , LLINARES Josep V. , BOSCAIU Monica , ESTRELLES Elena
Published: September 2017

Evaluation of tolerance to temperatures in the germination stage is an important tool to foresee the possible effect of global warming. Moreover, establishing germination protocols for endemic and threatened species is most interesting for restoration and management plans that focus on habitat conservation. Seed germination was analysed in four species of the genus Limonium (L. virgatum, L. narbonense, L. girardianum and L. santapolense) growing in two saline habitats on the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The study aim was to compare responses of seed germination to different temperature regimes. Seeds were collected in two protected areas, ‘L´ Albufera de Valencia’ (province of Valencia) and ‘Clot de Galvany’ (province of Alicante). Responses to temperature were checked within a constant range, 10-30 °C at 5 °C intervals, by considering the environmental conditions at both sampling sites. The final germination percentage and mean germination time (MGT) were calculated after 30 days. In order to compare thermal responses, base temperature (Tb) and thermal time (S) were determined for each species. The possible correlations of soil parameters with the species´ germination pattern were also analysed. To identify distinct behavioural groups, a non-linear principal component analysis was performed. Significant differences between species were found in the velocity of germination. A fast response as opportunistic germination was observed in all the species. The base temperature and thermal time showed significant differences in competitiveness between species.
The Changes of Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins and Chlorophyll Content in Plum Peels during Growth Phases: from Fructification to Ripening
Authors: VLAIC Romina Alina , MURESAN Vlad , MURESAN Andruta Elena , MURESAN Crina Carmen , PAUCEAN Adriana , MITRE Viorel , CHIS Simona Maria , MUSTE Sevastita
Published: September 2017

Samples from ‘Stanley’, ‘Vânăt de Italia’ and ‘Tuleu Gras’ plum cultivars were collected from two different positions of the tree crown (i.e., inside, and periphery of the crown) at six different harvesting times, starting with the phase when plum fruits were the size of a bean until they reached full maturity at 21 days intervals. The main phytochemicals of plum skin during fruit development were analyzed. Total polyphenols from plum skin showed variations throughout the fruit growth (200.6 to 1244.5 mg GAE 100g-1), a relatively ascending trend being noticed. For ‘Stanley’ DPPH-Scavenging Activity, statistically insignificant differences (p > 0.05), with values between 47.4% and 51.5%, were found, similar trends being observed for ‘Vânăt de Italia’ and ‘Tuleu Gras’. The total flavonoid content in the analyzed plum fruits statistically significantly decreased (p < 0.05) from fructification to ripening for ‘Stanley’ and ‘Tuleu Gras’. On the other hand, variations were registered for ‘Vânăt de Italia’ cultivar which had the highest flavonoid content on the sixth harvesting phase. Anthocyanin content accumulated in ‘Vânăt de Italia’ plum peel showed increasing values during fruit development, regardless of the harvesting phase, variety or position, while a slightly decreasing trend was found for ‘Stanley’ and ‘Tuleu Gras’ varieties. The largest quantity of total chlorophyll (287.4 µg g-1) was found in the fructification phase, followed by a continuous decrease until ripening, whatever the variety or crown position.
Introduction pages
Authors: SESTRAS Radu E.
Published: September 2017

Celebrating 40 years of excellence in education and research in the field of horticulture within the Faculty of Horticulture at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, in 2017, represents a moment of great joy for the academic staff, the graduates and the students of the faculty. This is celebrated with an impressive ceremony and a scientific programme:“40 Years of Horticulture Education in Cluj-Napoca, 1977-2017” September 26-27, 2017, Aula Magna “Mihai Serban”, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca.The accepted papers (peer reviewed) were published in two special issues (Volume 45, Issue 2, 2017, and Volume 46, Issue 1, 2018) of Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca journal (http://www.notulaebotanicae.ro) dedicated exclusively for this celebration. Here: Volume 46, Issue 1, 2018.
Elective amputation of the upper limb is an option in the treatment of traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus?
Authors: Siqueira Mário Gilberto , Martins Roberto Sérgio , Heise Carlos Otto , Foroni Luciano
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT The treatment of complete post-traumatic brachial plexus palsy resulting in a flail shoulder and upper extremity remains a challenge to peripheral nerve surgeons. The option of upper limb amputation is controversial and scarcely discussed in the literature. We believe that elective amputation still has a role in the treatment of select cases. The pros and cons of the procedure should be intensely discussed with the patient by a multidisciplinary team. Better outcomes are usually achieved in active patients who strongly advocate for the procedure.
How often should sitting and rising from a chair be evaluated in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Authors: Hukuda Michele Emy , Caromano Fátima Aparecida , Escorcio Renata , Carvalho Eduardo Vital de , Blascovi-Assis Silvana Maria , Voos Mariana Callil
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To determine how often sitting/rising from a chair should be assessed in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients to avoid redundant/missing data. Methods Sitting/rising from a chair was evaluated in 26 DMD children (5-12 yrs), in three-month intervals, over twelve months, with the Functional Evaluation Scale (domain sitting/rising from a chair). Scores were compared by effect sizes (ES) and standardized response means (SRM) (responsiveness analysis). Results Sit-to-stand showed low-to-moderate responsiveness in three-month intervals (ES:0.23-0.32; SRM:0.36-0.68), moderate-to-high responsiveness in six-month intervals (ES:0.52-0.65; SRM:0.76-1.28), high responsiveness at nine-month (ES:0.84-0.91; SRM:1.26-1.64) and twelve-month intervals (ES:1.27; SRM:1.48). Stand-to-sit showed low responsiveness in three-month intervals (ES:0.26-0.49; SRM:0.37-0.42), moderate responsiveness in six-month intervals (ES:0.50-0.78; SRM:0.56-0.71), high responsiveness in nine-month (ES:0.94-1.00; SRM:0.84-1.02) and twelve-month intervals (ES:1.13; SRM:1.52). Conclusion Six months or longer intervals for reassessment are indicated to evaluate sitting/standing from a chair in DMD patients.
James Parkinson and his essay on “shaking palsy”, two hundred years later
Authors: Palacios-Sánchez Leonardo , Torres Nupan Martha , Botero-Meneses Juan Sebastián
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT In 1817, British physician James Parkinson published a 66-page document entitled “Essay on the Shaking Palsy”. This brief text became a classical and fundamental piece in the history of medicine and, in particular, of neurology. The authors of this article wish to pay tribute to this great pioneer of neurology, 200 years after the publication of his findings, which would, in turn, immortalize his name and give rise to the renaming on the entity in 1860 by Professor Jean Martin Charcot, father of neurology. It would be known, henceforth as Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease and cytokine IL-10 gene polymorphisms: is there an association?
Authors: Magalhães Carolina Antunes , Carvalho Maria das Graças , Sousa Lirlândia Pires de , Caramelli Paulo , Gomes Karina Braga
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. In the last 15 years, a new theory has proposed the autoimmune mechanism as a trigger for AD. Studies on the association between AD and inflammatory biomarkers have yielded controversial results. Interleukin-10 (IL-10), an anti-inflammatory mediator, has been pointed out as one of the main cytokines associated with the occurrence of AD. Moreover, treatment that increases IL-10 levels could be a potential therapy for AD, since this cytokine acts on amyloid and pro-inflammatory molecule reduction. Based on the current literature, this study reviews evidence regarding the role of IL-10 polymorphisms in the context of AD, which has been shown to be of paramount importance for attenuating neuroinflammation, cognitive dysfunction and neurodegeneration.
Clomiphene treatment may be effective in refractory episodic and chronic cluster headache
Authors: Nobre Maria Eduarda , Peres Mario Fernando Prieto , Moreira Filho Pedro Ferreira , Leal Antonio José
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the evolution of 15 patients who were treated for difficult-to-control episodic and chronic cluster headaches with clomiphene. Methods Clomiphene treatment was used for seven chronic and eight episodic cluster headache patients. The chronic patients were refractory to the medication being used, and the episodic patients, in addition to being resistant to conventional medication, had longer cluster headache periods, exceeding the average time of previous cluster cycles. Our main analysis was of the time to pain-free, complete remission, and the length of pain-free time and complete remission. Results Clomiphene was used for 45-180 days. The average time to being pain-free was 15 days and cluster remission was up to 60 days. The average time between being pain-free until cluster remission was 26 days. Conclusions Clomiphene treatment was significantly efficient. It interrupted chronicity in all patients, suggesting the capability of changing the pattern of attacks. It proved to be safe and well tolerated.
Reflexões sobre um fazer etnográfico no pronto-socorro
Authors: Aredes Janaína de Souza , Firmo Josélia Oliveira Araújo , Leibing Annette , Giacomin Karla Cristina
Published: September 2017

Resumo: A etnografia é o método de investigação por excelência da Antropologia. De ampla abrangência, ela permite o uso de várias técnicas na coleta de dados e incorpora na análise elementos observados e obtidos no campo. Na Saúde Coletiva, pode contribuir na compreensão do processo saúde/doença, dos valores e das atitudes de profissionais e de pacientes em diferentes contextos de cuidado. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar e discutir o método etnográfico com base em uma pesquisa empírica sobre a atuação médica hospitalar diante dos limites da vida e da morte. A coleta de dados deu-se ao longo de nove meses de observação participante e de entrevistas junto a 43 médicos, 25 homens e 18 mulheres, de 28 a 69 anos, que assistem pacientes com risco de morte, em setores distintos de um hospital metropolitano de pronto-atendimento. Na fase de escrita, os diversos aspectos sociais e culturais - experienciados pelo pesquisador e obtidos junto aos interlocutores no campo - amalgamam uma descrição densa desta etnografia hospitalar.
Income inequality and adolescent fertility in low-income countries
Authors: Castro Ruben , Fajnzylber Eduardo
Published: September 2017

Abstract: The well-known socioeconomic gradient in health does not imply that income inequality by itself has any effect on well-being. However, there is evidence of a positive association between income inequality and adolescent fertility across countries. Nevertheless, this key finding is not focused on low-income countries. This study applies a multilevel logistic regression of country-level adolescent fertility on country-level income inequality plus individual-level income and controls to the Demographic and Health Surveys data. A negative association between income inequality and adolescent fertility was found among low-income countries, controlling for income (OR = 0.981; 95%CI: 0.963-0.999). Different measures and different subsamples of countries show the same results. Therefore, the international association between income inequality and adolescent fertility seems more complex than previously thought.
EXERCÍCIO FÍSICO COMO TRATAMENTO NÃO FARMACOLÓGICO PARA A MELHORA DA SAÚDE PÓS-MENOPAUSA
Authors: Diniz Tiego Aparecido , Rossi Fabricio Eduardo , Buonani Camila , Mota Jorge , Forte Freitas-Junior Ismael
Published: September 2017

RESUMO O período da pós-menopausa é caracterizado por 12 meses consecutivos de amenorreia. Além de afetar o sistema reprodutivo e a produção de hormônios sexuais, principalmente o estrógeno, essas mulheres apresentam aumento da gordura corporal total, principalmente na região central, o que está relacionado com o desenvolvimento de diversas doenças crônicas, como dislipidemia, aterosclerose e resistência à insulina. Dessa forma, diferentes programas de exercício físico, aeróbico, resistido ou combinado (aeróbico e resistido em uma mesma sessão) podem ser uma forma interessante de tratamento não farmacológico para a prevenção e melhora dos desfechos. Entretanto, as adaptações promovidas pelos diferentes programas de exercício sobre a composição corporal, perfil lipídico e glicêmico não estão claras na literatura e precisam ser elucidadas. Assim sendo, esta revisão tem como objetivo discutir as diferentes adaptações do treinamento aeróbico, resistido e combinado na composição corporal, perfil lipídico e glicêmico de mulheres na pós-menopausa.
CONSUMO DE PROTEÍNA DO SORO DO LEITE ENTRE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS DE PORTO ALEGRE, RS
Authors: Saudades Jéssica de Oliveira , Kirsten Vanessa Ramos , Oliveira Viviani Ruffo de
Published: September 2017

RESUMO Introdução: A proteína do soro do leite é uma das proteínas de maior valor biológico, por seu alto teor de aminoácidos. Em vista disso, a população tem consumo elevado do suplemento alimentar Whey Protein e esse uso exacerbado torna-se preocupante. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil do consumo de Whey Protein (WP) bem como verificar como é utilizado, quais os tipos consumidos e se esse consumo está associado à prática de atividade física, além de se há alguma recomendação profissional. Métodos: A população analisada foi de alunos da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, em Porto Alegre, matriculados nos cursos de graduação das áreas Biológicas, Naturais e Agrárias. As áreas contempladas foram selecionadas mediante sorteio e no total foram 11 cursos pertencentes a essas áreas que aceitaram participar do estudo. O instrumento de pesquisa utilizado para o objetivo proposto foi um questionário composto de 15 questões, sendo quatro questões de múltipla escolha. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 133 indivíduos com idade entre 18 e 28 anos (58,6% homens e 41,3% mulheres). Com relação à renda, 71,4% dos participantes ganham em média até três salários mínimos. O principal motivo do consumo de proteína do soro do leite foi a hipertrofia muscular (83,5%). O uso do suplemento Whey Protein foi indicado, em 62,4% dos casos, por amigos, vendedores ou por iniciativa própria. Conclusão: Fica evidente neste estudo, que a busca de melhor desempenho físico associado a padrões estéticos parece estar impulsionando o uso de Whey Protein, contudo, é preciso também conhecer o risco do uso exacerbado, principalmente quando não há acompanhamento de profissional qualificado nem há recomendações sobre quantidade, tipo e fracionamento do suplemento.
EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES IN EX-CRACK COCAINE USERS
Authors: Martins Jéssica Abatti , Volpato Ana Maria , Viero Vanise dos Santos Ferreira , Grande Antonio Jose , Roever Leonardo , Farias Joni Márcio de
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT Introduction: Worldwide cocaine use in all its various forms is increasing; cocaine users exceeded 17 million in the world. In Brazil, this data is also alarming. A survey conducted in 2010 found that the country has more than 900,000 crack-cocaine users. Objective: To evaluate the effects of exercise on anthropometric variables and components of physical fitness in ex-crack cocaine users. Methods: Randomized controlled trial with 20 men, divided into exercise group (n=10) and control group (n=10), admitted to a detoxification center. We assessed the physical fitness components related to health (cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength/endurance, and body composition) before and after the physical training program. Results: The exercise contributed to the maintenance of anthropometric variables, while the control group had an increased in total body fat and visceral fat. Regarding physical fitness, resistance training led to the increase of most variables studied, particularly strength and cardiorespiratory capacity. On the other hand, the VO2max and the strength of the sedentary subjects were reduced (P<0.05). Conclusion: The exercise showed beneficial effects on the components of physical fitness and maintenance of body composition.
Comparison of aquatic macrophyte community structure between natural wetlands and rice fields with different cultivation ages
Authors: Rolon A. S. , Godoy R. S. , Maltchik L.
Published: September 2017

Abstract Recent studies indicate that rice fields contribute to the conservation of aquatic plants, however, repeated cultivation can reduce the species diversity harbored by rice fields. Repeated tillage, agrochemical application and environmental homogeneity can reduce plant diversity and select for species more tolerant to disturbance. Our hypotheses were: 1) macrophyte richness and biomass decrease with increased rice crop age; and 2) macrophyte species of rice fields are a subsample of natural wetlands and species loss will increase with crop age. We investigated three rice fields of each different ages (old, intermediate and new ones) and three natural intermittent wetlands for this study. Each area was sampled four times throughout the rice cultivation cycle (off-season, initial growth, final growth and post-harvest). Our results showed that the mean macrophyte richness and biomass were similar between rice fields of different ages and lower than that of natural wetlands. Although species composition in the different-aged rice fields was not markedly different, there was nestedness in the rice fields as age increased. In this study, we verified that macrophyte richness and biomass in rice fields was lower than natural wetlands and the species composition was different among wetland types (rice fields and natural wetlands), however our hypothesis that species richness and biomass will decrease with crop age was not confirmed. All rice crops had similar macrophyte assemblage structure (richness, biomass and species composition). However, the another hypothesis tested was confirmed, macrophyte assemblage of rice fields is a subset of natural wetlands and as, the age of a rice field increases, the species that occur in older rice field are subsets of species that occur in younger ones.
Antifungal activity of linalool in cases of Candida spp. isolated from individuals with oral candidiasis
Authors: Dias I. J. , Trajano E. R. I. S. , Castro R. D. , Ferreira G. L. S. , Medeiros H. C. M. , Gomes D. Q. C.
Published: September 2017

Abstract This study analyzed the antifungal activity of phytoconstituents from linalool on Candida spp. strains, in vitro, isolated from patients with clinical diagnoses of oral candidiasis associated with the use of a dental prosthesis. Biological samples were collected from 12 patients using complete dentures or removable partial dentures and who presented mucous with diffuse erythematous or stippled features, indicating a clinical diagnosis of candidiasis. To identify fungal colonies of the genus Candida, samples were plated onto CHROMagar Candida®. The antifungal activity of linalool, a monoterpene unsaturated constituent of basil oil, was performed using the broth microdilution technique. Then, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), the two subsequent stronger concentrations and the positive controls were subcultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar plates to determine the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC). The experiments were performed in triplicate and nystatin was used as a positive control in all tests. Diagnoses of oral candidiasis were verified in eight patients (66.6%) and the most prevalent fungal species was Candida albicans (37.5%), followed by Candida krusei (25.0%); and Candida tropicalis (4.2%). The best antifungal activity of linalool was observed on Candida tropicalis (MIC = 500 mg/mL), followed by Candida albicans (MIC = 1.000 mg/mL), and Candida krusei (MIC = 2.000 mg/mL).Under the study conditions and based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the Candida strains tested were susceptible to linalool.
Cinco especies nuevas del género Drosophila(Diptera, Drosophilidae) en la provincia de Napo, Ecuador
Authors: Guillín Emily Ramos , Rafael Violeta
Published: September 2017

RESUMEN Se encontraron cuatro especies nuevas en tres localidades en la provincia de Napo, Ecuador. Los individuos fueron colectados en tres altitudes 1.700 m, 2.200 m y 3.362 m. En todos los muestreos se utilizaron trampas fabricadas con botellas de plástico que contenían cebo (pedazos de plátano previamente fermentados con levadura). Las especies pertenecen a los grupos Drosophila mesophragmatica (D. neoamaguana sp. nov. y D. neoyanayuyu sp. nov.), Drosophila canalinea (D. cosanga sp. nov.) y Drosophila saltans (D. neoprosaltans sp. nov.); además D. guacamayos sp. nov. que por el momento no se encuentra relacionada a ningún grupo de especies de Drosophila.
Diversidade local e influência da sazonalidade sobre taxocenoses de anfíbios e répteis na Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes, Acre, Brasil
Authors: França Daniella P. F. , Freitas Marco A. de , Ramalho Werther P. , Bernarde Paulo S.
Published: September 2017

RESUMO Apesar da elevada riqueza de anfíbios e répteis conhecida para a porção Sul-Ocidental da Amazônia brasileira, o conhecimento sobre estes é pontual e poucos estudos avaliaram as variações temporais na ocorrência e abundância das espécies. Os objetivos deste estudo foram descrever as taxocenoses de anfíbios e répteis em uma localidade da Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes, verificar quais variáveis climáticas influenciam as flutuações temporais na riqueza e abundância e identificar as principais espécies de anfíbios e répteis influenciadas por elas. A área de estudo está localizada na região do Seringal Etelvi, porção sudoeste da Reserva, município de Brasiléia, estado do Acre. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre outubro de 2011 e setembro de 2012, num total de 48 dias de amostragem, com os métodos de procura limitada por tempo e armadilhas de interceptação e queda. Foram registrados 978 espécimes de 31 espécies de anfíbios e 54 de répteis. Maior riqueza e abundância de anfíbios ocorreram durante o período chuvoso, sendo a abundância associada positivamente com a temperatura média. Apenas a abundância de répteis foi maior durante o período chuvoso. Porém, tanto riqueza quanto abundância mensais foram associadas positivamente com a temperatura média. Quatro anfíbios, Allobates gr. marchesianus, Hamptophryne boliviana (Parker, 1927), Hypsiboas geographicus (Spix, 1824) e Rhinella marina (Linnaeus, 1758), e dois répteis, Kentropyx pelviceps Cope, 1868 e Norops fuscoauratus (D’Orbigny, 1837), tiveram suas abundâncias mensais associadas positivamente com a temperatura média. O lagarto Dactyloa punctata (Daudin, 1802) teve a abundância mensal associada com a precipitação. Foi possível verificar o aumento da riqueza e abundância de anfíbios e répteis durante períodos em que a disponibilidade de recursos é favorável para muitas espécies. As espécies podem reagir de formas diferentes às variações climáticas, enquanto algumas são sensíveis às flutuações, outras parecem não responder facilmente ou não reduzir suas abundâncias em períodos potencialmente desfavoráveis.
A Bayesian analysis of the parasitic ecology in Jenynsia multidentata(Pisces: Anablepidae)
Authors: Montes Martin M. , Martorelli Sergio R.
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT Jenynsia multidentata Jenyns, 1842 (one-sided livebearers) are euryhaline viviparous fish of small size, used in the laboratory experiment, important as resource for biological control of mosquito’s larva and a key species to recover eutrophic lakes. Works have been published dealing with parasite biodiversity of this host, but little has been studied about the parasite community ecology. From early 2009 to ends of 2010 specimens of J. multidentata were collected from two places, the Salado Relief Channel (S.R.C.) on Samborombón Bay and the Sauce Chico River near to the city of Bahia Blanca (B.B.). All fish were sexed, measured and grouped into sizes/age classes. The fishes from both sites harbored 16 parasitic species: nine digenean, one monogenean, one metacestode, one acanthocephalan, two nematode and two copepods. Lecithaster confusus Odhner, 1905, the metacercariae Hemiuridae gen. sp. indet., metacercariae Thylodelphys sp. (inside the eye), Glossocercus sp. nematode L4 (intestine) and Ergasilus sieboldii Nordmann, 1832 are new records for the host. The high number of larval stages made of this fish a link between micro and macroecosystems. The size 2 had the higher biodiversity in both sites, which could be the most suitable age to store the maximal number of parasite of the environment and have a more equitability in their distribution on the host. In B.B. some parasites had higher prevalence and mean abun dance due to the small size of the waterbody compared with the S.R.C. Despite that, in S.R.C. exist a higher specific richness and biodiversity due the daily flow of saline and freshwater and proximity of the sample site to the mouth of the channel in the bay. This is the first approximation to an analysis of the parasitic ecology on this host.
Um fim à negligência em relação aos problemas da mulher negra!
Authors: Jones Claudia , Sotero Edilza , Perry Keisha-Khan Y.
Published: September 2017

Resumo: O artigo é a tradução de um ensaio publicado originalmente em 1949, pela intelectual e ativista negra Claudia Jones na revista Political Affairs. No ensaio, Jones demonstra as origens e as múltipmas dimensões da dinâmica do sistema de opressão a que eram submetidas mulheres negras e critica a inabilidade dos comunistas estadunidenses em mobilizá-las. Ao argumentar que as mulheres negras compunham a fração superexplorada da classe trabalhadora, a autora as posiciona como parecela central da militância internacional contra o fascismo e o imperialismo.
Empoderamiento y feminismo comunitario en la conservación del maíz en México
Authors: Rubio Ana Gabriela Rincón , Bordi Ivonne Vizcarra , Ortíz Humberto Thomé , Muro Patricia Gascón
Published: September 2017

Resumen: El objetivo es analizar, desde una perspectiva basada en el feminismo comunitario, el proceso de empoderamiento de las mujeres que conforman un grupo de ocho integrantes matlatzincas de la comunidad de San Francisco Oxtotilpan, México, a través de prácticas productivas, alimentarias y culturales en torno al maíz nativo. Los datos fueron recogidos durante 2014 y 2015 con técnicas etnográficas que incluyen: observación participante, historias de vida, grupos focales, entrevistas semiestructuradas y a profundidad. Son mujeres que muestran cinco dimensiones de poder (social, corporal, material, simbólico y cognitivo) que repercuten en la preservación del maíz nativo, al generar la masa crítica necesaria para incorporar a otras mujeres en acciones favorables para la soberanía alimentaria.
Medicina e feminização em universidades brasileiras: o gênero nas interseções
Authors: Minella Luzinete Simões
Published: September 2017

Resumo: Este artigo analisa o perfil socioeconômico, geracional e étnico dos/as estudantes e aspirantes dos cursos de graduação em Medicina em dois estados brasileiros: Bahia e Santa Catarina, entre 2005 e 2015. A abordagem interseccional respalda-se nas contribuições de autoras do campo de Gênero e Ciências, bem como nos estudos sobre a participação de mulheres na área da medicina no Brasil, de modo a contribuir para o debate sobre a feminização da área. Considerando as interferências regionais na configuração dos perfis encontrados em universidades públicas (UFBA e UFSC), bem como em universidades da rede privada (FTC e EBMSP, na Bahia, e UNIVALI e UNESC, em Santa Catarina), a metodologia da pesquisa incluiu o levantamento de dados secundários (sobre sexo, renda familiar, idade, cor e origem), a análise de documentos e a revisão da literatura.
O aborto provocado: um estudo a partir das experiências das mulheres
Authors: Beraldo Ana , Birchal Telma de Souza , Mayorga Claudia
Published: September 2017

Resumo: Este artigo expõe resultados de uma pesquisa realizada entre 2013 e 2015 que visou à compreensão dos aspectos de experiências de um grupo de mulheres que fizeram aborto clandestino. Os casos estudados envolveram mulheres com alto nível de escolarização, as quais, em sua maioria, haviam participado de movimentos feministas, um perfil diferente daquele que tem sido objeto da maior parte dos trabalhos relatados na literatura. Foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade com oito mulheres que interromperam a gravidez. A partir das análises, são apresentadas as motivações, as dúvidas e as certezas presentes no processo de tomada de decisão pelo aborto, bem como a influência do envolvimento com o feminismo nesse processo.
Morte por aborto clandestino na imprensa: Jandira, Elizângela e Operação Herodes
Authors: Luna Naara
Published: September 2017

Resumo: No período pré-eleitoral de 2014, as mortes de duas mulheres do Grande Rio de Janeiro que se submeteram a procedimentos de aborto clandestino, Jandira e Elizângela, alcançaram grande repercussão na imprensa. A resposta do Estado foi o desencadeamento da Operação Herodes contra clínicas de aborto clandestino no Rio de Janeiro. O artigo analisa a cobertura na imprensa durante os meses de setembro, outubro e novembro por meio de clipagem sistemática no jornal O Globo. Fez-se busca no período de discursos proferidos no Congresso Nacional (Câmara de Deputados e o Senado), e na Assembleia Legislativa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. O artigo analisa as representações na cobertura jornalística sobre principais atores envolvidos (as mulheres, suas famílias, profissionais das clínicas de aborto clandestino, o aparato repressivo) e as referências a direitos humanos que surgem nas matérias.
“Leyes que son cuerpo/cuerpos que son leyes”: proyectos de ley de aborto en Argentina
Authors: Zicav Eugenia , Astorino Julieta , Saporos Lucas
Published: September 2017

Resumen: El presente artículo busca dar cuenta de los procesos socio-culturales que intervienen en la caracterización de los cuerpos (entendidos como algo más que un mero resultado biológico) a partir del análisis de los proyectos de ley referidos al aborto en Argentina. Desde el retorno de la democracia en dicho país (1983), han sido más de sesenta los proyectos que fueron presentados por el poder legislativo que se refieren a diversos aspectos concernientes a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Entre los que cuentan con estado parlamentario, hay proyectos que apuntan a la despenalización hasta las 12/14 semanas de embarazo, y otros que sólo proponen modificaciones a los actuales abortos no punibles. Consideramos que el ámbito legislativo constituye una de (entre tantas otras) esferas de producción de sentidos sobre las subjetividades y los cuerpos. Entendemos a éstas como campos de dominación y disputa para la imposición de roles y prácticas asociadas la sexualidad, que impactan en el ejercicio de los derechos reproductivos y no reproductivos y, en este caso específico, sobre la autonomía corporal de las mujeres.
Carolee Schneemann. El cine como autobiografía, la artista como actriz, el cuerpo como pincel
Authors: González-Moreno María Barbaño , Moreno Luis D. Rivero
Published: September 2017

Resumen: Este trabajo analiza la relación de cine y mujer a partir de la obra fílmica de Carolee Schneemann, principalmente de su obra autobiográfica Fuses (1964-1966). Desde ella, se plantea el papel de la artista como productora, directora y protagonista principal de todas sus obras. Reflexionamos así sobre el rol del creador-director como actor que derivaría en la consecución de una obra cinematográfica de tintes necesariamente autobiográficos. Asumiendo la visión vanguardista del cine como diario personal/Entendido el cine como diario personal, Schneemann va a explorar en su obra diferentes aspectos de la identidad y la sexualidad de la mujer en un cine artístico, alternativo y de tendencia política feminista. Entendido/Asumido su cine como elemento plástico, la artista explorará de forma paralela la experimentación matérica y física a través de los cuerpos filmados así como de la propia materialidad de la película, excluyendo toda posibilidad narrativa, dramática e ilusoria de proyección del espectador en el espacio cinematográfico y el espacio privado del creador.
Desafios à representação política de mulheres na Câmara dos Deputados
Authors: Rezende Daniela Leandro
Published: September 2017

Resumo: Este artigo discute os desafios à representação política de mulheres na Câmara dos Deputados. Argumento que à demanda pela eleição de mais mulheres deve ser agregada a discussão sobre as regras e procedimentos que regulam sua atuação, uma vez que essas podem limitá-la ou torná-la mais efetiva do ponto de vista da representação de mulheres. Avaliando a distribuição de recursos legislativos (vagas em comissões legislativas e presidências de comissões e da Mesa Diretora) entre legisladoras e legisladores, pode-se constatar que essa ocorre de forma desigual. Apesar disso, destaca-se positivamente a criação da Secretaria da Mulher, instância que pode potencializar a atuação das legisladoras, mitigando os efeitos decorrentes dessas constituírem uma “pequena minoria”. Por fim, argumento que o desafio de eleger mais mulheres deve se articular à necessidade de garantir que às mulheres já eleitas sejam assegurados recursos que potencializem mudanças que garantam maior presença de mulheres nos espaços de poder e decisão.
AS UNIDADES FRASEOLÓGICAS COM ZOÔNIMOS NOS DICIONÁRIOS BILINGUES ESCOLARES (PORTUGUÊS-INGLÊS) E A QUESTÃO DAS EQUIVALÊNCIAS
Authors: Budny Rosana
Published: September 2017

RESUMO: As unidades fraseológicas com zoônimos (UFz) são expressões metafóricas integrantes da cultura e expressam aspectos peculiares da comunicação, com um colorido especial próprio à conversa dos falantes de uma língua. Por esta razão, espera-se que os dicionários possam verter as UFz para a língua alvo, com a maior proximidade possível com a língua-fonte, no que se refere à informalidade. Procura-se conhecer o como se dá o tratamento das UFz com relação às equivalências que lhe são atribuídas em dicionários bilíngues escolares, na direção português-inglês. Tomam-se por base pressupostos da Lexicografia e da Metalexicografia bilíngues com autores como Casares (1950); Zgusta (1971, 1984); Béjoint (1981, 1994, 2000); Hartmann (2007); Welker (2004) na interface que fazem com a Fraseologia com Zuluaga (1980); Ortiz Alvarez (2000); Corpas Pastor (1996); Xatara (1998). O artigo objetiva dar a conhecer algumas conceituações dadas à equivalência e à Fraseologia na tentativa de entender o que se pode esperar das traduções oferecidas para as UFz nos dicionários pesquisados. Trata-se de um recorte da tese de Budny (2015) que demonstra a pouca incidência desses fraseologismos (cerca de 37%) nesses materiais e a divergência de traduções para eles, traduções nem sempre satisfatórias para o aspecto cultural emblemático das Ufz.
Description of a new species of Pareiorhaphis (Loricariidae: Neoplecostominae) from the rio Jequitinhonha basin, Minas Gerais, eastern Brazil
Authors: Pereira Edson H. L. , Pessali Tiago C. , Andrade Francisco de , Reis Roberto E.
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT A new species of the loricariid genus Pareiorhaphis is described based on specimens from several tributaries of the upper and middle rio Jequitinhonha basin, Minas Gerais State, eastern Brazil. The new species increases the number of known species of Pareiorhaphis to 25 and, at the same time, represents the second member of the subfamily Neoplecostominae reported from the rio Jequitinhonha basin. The new species is diagnosed from all remaining congeners by a putative autapomorphic feature related to the color pattern: a well-defined, dark brown stripe on the median series of lateral plates that extends along the flank from the posterior margin of compound pterotic to the caudal-fin base. The shallow caudal peduncle and the comparatively larger number of dentary teeth also distinguish the new species from most congeners. The new species is also compared to Pareiorhaphis stephanus, a syntopic congener with similar traits.
Acompanhamento Terapêutico: Concepções e Possibilidades em Serviços de Saúde Mental
Authors: Cunha Amanda Candeloro , Pio Danielle Abdel Massih , Raccioni Thaís Munholi
Published: September 2017

Resumo Considerando a escassez de estudos acerca da teoria e prática do Acompanhamento Terapêutico (AT) e um aparente desconhecimento dessa atividade em serviços de saúde mental de um município do interior paulista, este artigo buscou analisar o conhecimento e percepções de equipes de saúde mental acerca dessa temática e discutir a viabilidade local de inclusão deste dispositivo como estratégia de cuidado em saúde mental, dentro da perspectiva da Clínica Ampliada e Reforma Psiquiátrica. O trabalho foi realizado com profissionais da saúde de diversas áreas, nos seguintes serviços: Centro de Atenção Psicossocial II, Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas II, Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infanto-juvenil II e Enfermaria Psiquiátrica. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizada a abordagem do grupo focal e, para a análise dos dados, o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC). A presente pesquisa possibilitou a problematização acerca do tema e a abertura de espaços para viabilizar a construção deste trabalho nos serviços, o qual consiste em uma potente estratégia para a reforma em saúde mental.