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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259902
title: Genetic diversity, population structure and AFLP markers associated with maize reaction to southern rust

description: ABSTRACT Maize is one of the species with greater genetic diversity among cereals and possibly the most diverse crop species known. Accessing this variability is essential for maize breeding, allowing breeders to achieve progress of yield increasing, overcome environmental challenges or deal with pests and diseases. Among the maize diseases, southern rust is one of the most important, causing significant losses in yield and presenting severe epidemics worldwide. In the present study, the AFLP technique was applied to analyze population structure and genetic diversity among 145 tropical maize inbred lines, and to test for preliminary evidence of association between AFLP markers and the reaction to southern rust. Disease severity was evaluated in two crop seasons and the accessions were genotyped through AFLP using four primer combinations. The clusters obtained based on the Jaccard genetic distance and Ward’s hierarchical clustering and those achieved by structure simulations had high concordance and were capable of establish two big clusters, one predominantly of common maize and another of popcorn. The association analysis was performed using four different statistical models. The more complete model containing both population structure and genetic relatedness narrowed the number of significant associations, demonstrating its importance to control false associations. A total of 19 significant marker associations were identified from which three (EactMctg18, EactMctg205, EactMctg169) are interesting candidates for further investigations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259896
title: Brazilian states manufacturing production and employment: evidences of deindustrialization

description: Abstract This paper investigates the deindustrialization hypothesis in Brazilian states in the period 1996-2014, and whether this process is linked to the economic policies (interest rate and trade liberalization) implemented in the country and to exchange rate and favorable prices context for primary products. For this, it analyzes manufacturing states production and employment indicators, and estimates panel data models. In general, manufacturing performance indicators signal a possible deindustrialization process in progress for some states. Moreover, the econometric results suggest the relevance of exchange rate and commodity prices to explain the lower capacity of the states manufacturing industry to generate output and employment, supporting deindustrialization hypothesis by Dutch disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259908.v1
title: Occurrence of gastric ulcers and serum gastrin levels in jumping horses

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of EGUS and to quantify serum gastrin levels in jumping horses during competition season and interseason period. Forty jumping horses, competing at high level were randomly allocated into two groups, the Training Group: twenty jumping horses undergoing intense training and participating in competitions, and the Rest Group: twenty jumping horses in the interseason (resting period). The gastroscopic examinations and blood samples of the horses in the training group were performed 1-2 days following the competition while in the horses of the rest group, following 4 weeks of rest. The serum gastrin levels were measured at two different times: pre-feeding and two hours after feeding the horses (postprandial) by ELISA kit. Gastric lesion score data were compared by the Mann-Whitney U test (α= 0.05) and the mean gastrin values were compared between the groups and between the two moments by the paired tet tests, respectively (α= 0, 05). Squamous gastric ulcers were detected in 42.5% of all jumping horses examined independent of the period, competition season or interseason. Serum gastrin levels were significantly higher in the Training Group with no difference between pre-feeding and postprandial values.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259899.v1
title: Investigation of phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of some Salvia species commonly grown in Southwest Anatolia using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS

description: Abstract Aerial parts of Salvia albimaculata Hedge & Hub.-Mor., Salvia potentillifolia Boiss & Heldr. ex Bentham. and Salvia nydeggeri Hub.-Mor. from Soutwest Anatolia, Turkey were evaluated to determine their phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties. According to the ultra performance liquid chromatography with electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS) analysis results, caffeic acid (3582.8 ± 2.5 μg/g, 2956.5 ± 4.6 μg/g and 2457.7 ± 3.1 μg/g) and 3,4-dihydroxy benzoic acid (1846.2 ± 3.1 μg/g, 2019.1 ± 2.2 μg/g and 1901.3 ± 1.5 μg/g) were found to be in the highest concentrations in S. potentillifolia, S. albimaculata and S. nydeggeri, respectively. Total amounts of phenolics and flavonoids were determined highest in ethyl acetate extracts of samples and varied from 62.4 ± 0.1 to 55.4 ± 0.0 µg PEs/mg and from 296.8 ± 1.4 to 198.4 ± 1.5 µg QEs/mg, respectively. Antioxidant activity of S. potentillifolia was found to be higher than the others for ABTS•+ and β-carotene linoleic acid assays (SC50 = 49.8 ± 0.9 and IC50 = 26.1 ± 0.6 µg /mL, respectively) while S. albimaculata was found to be higher for DPPH• assay (SC50 = 227.4 ± 1.1 µg/mL).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259902.v1
title: Genetic diversity, population structure and AFLP markers associated with maize reaction to southern rust

description: ABSTRACT Maize is one of the species with greater genetic diversity among cereals and possibly the most diverse crop species known. Accessing this variability is essential for maize breeding, allowing breeders to achieve progress of yield increasing, overcome environmental challenges or deal with pests and diseases. Among the maize diseases, southern rust is one of the most important, causing significant losses in yield and presenting severe epidemics worldwide. In the present study, the AFLP technique was applied to analyze population structure and genetic diversity among 145 tropical maize inbred lines, and to test for preliminary evidence of association between AFLP markers and the reaction to southern rust. Disease severity was evaluated in two crop seasons and the accessions were genotyped through AFLP using four primer combinations. The clusters obtained based on the Jaccard genetic distance and Ward’s hierarchical clustering and those achieved by structure simulations had high concordance and were capable of establish two big clusters, one predominantly of common maize and another of popcorn. The association analysis was performed using four different statistical models. The more complete model containing both population structure and genetic relatedness narrowed the number of significant associations, demonstrating its importance to control false associations. A total of 19 significant marker associations were identified from which three (EactMctg18, EactMctg205, EactMctg169) are interesting candidates for further investigations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259896.v1
title: Brazilian states manufacturing production and employment: evidences of deindustrialization

description: Abstract This paper investigates the deindustrialization hypothesis in Brazilian states in the period 1996-2014, and whether this process is linked to the economic policies (interest rate and trade liberalization) implemented in the country and to exchange rate and favorable prices context for primary products. For this, it analyzes manufacturing states production and employment indicators, and estimates panel data models. In general, manufacturing performance indicators signal a possible deindustrialization process in progress for some states. Moreover, the econometric results suggest the relevance of exchange rate and commodity prices to explain the lower capacity of the states manufacturing industry to generate output and employment, supporting deindustrialization hypothesis by Dutch disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259887
title: Study on the browning and structure properties of fresh-cut Chinese water chestnut ( Eleocharis tuberosa)

description: Abstract In this paper, the microstructure, water properties and browning control of Chinese water chestnut (CWC) after harvest were studied. Results showed that the tuber cell contained a large number of starch granules (5-10 μm for each one). The water-holding capacity of tuber cell was weak and T2 relaxation time was 28.5-75.6 ms. Sucrose was the main sugar component in Chinese water chestnut, which account for 84.8% of total sugar. In addition, potassium sorbate, green tea polyphenol and chitosan decreased the browning of fresh-cut CWC compared with the other anti-browning agents such as acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, vitamin C and thyme oil. Moreover, chitosan coating combined with potassium sorbate and green tea polyphenol delayed weight loss and decay of fresh-cut tubers, also maintained a higher soluble solids and ascorbic acid content. The study provided an alternative method for controlling CWC browning, which would be helpful for the application of anti-browning agents in CWC processing.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259890
title: Sensory characteristics of Musculus longissimus thoracis et lumborum of bovine Nelore adult matured

description: Abstract The goal of this paper was to perform the sensory evaluation of strip loin from adult Nelore cattle on the acceptance perspective of the consumer from Aracaju and purchase intention faged beef in different cutting thicknesses. Musculus longissimus thoracis and lumborum were used in three treatments with zero aging time with cutting thickness of 2.5 cm; 21 days aging with cutting thickness of 2.5 cm; and 21 days aging withcutting thickness of 7.5 cm. Eighty random consumers were invited to the sensory evaluationina local supermarket chain. The experimental design was completely randomized with three treatments and eight repetitions. The odour parameter did not differ (P &gt; 0.05) between treatments. There was a difference (P &lt; 0.004) between treatments regarding to flavour. The tenderness and the overall acceptance of the aged samples were higher (P &lt; 0.001) to non-aged samples with no difference (P &gt; 0.05) relative to the thickness. 85% of consumers from the city of Aracaju, based on the assigned scores, elected Musculus longissimus thoracis and lumborum from adult Nelore aged for 21 days a very attractive meat and demonstrated a positive purchase intention, regardless of the cutting thickness.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259893
title: Information and Diagnosis Networks – tools to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with rare genetic diseases

description: Abstract Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and most genetic services are concentrated in the Southeast and South, including the Medical Genetics Service of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (MGS/HCPA). As many areas on the country do not have adequate medical genetics support, networks were designed to extend the service of the MGS/HCPA reference center. This paper presents the information and diagnosis networks that have their headquarters at MGS/HCPA: SIAT (National Information System on Teratogenic Agents), SIEM (Information Service on Inborn Errors of Metabolism), Alô Genética (Hello Genetics - Medical Genetics Information Service for Primary Health Care Professionals); Rede MPS Brasil (MPS-Mucopolysaccharidosis Brazil Network); Rede EIM Brasil (IEM-Inborn Errors of Metabolism Brazil Network), Rede NPC Brasil (Niemann-Pick C - NPC Brazil Network), Rede DLD Brasil (LSD-Lysosomal Storage Disorders Brazil Network), Rede DXB (MSUD-Maple Syrup Urine Disease Network), RedeBRIM (Brazilian Network of Reference and Information in Microdeletion Syndromes Project), Rede Neurogenética (Neurogenetics Network), and Rede Brasileira de Câncer Hereditário (Brazilian Hereditary Cancer Network). These tools are very useful to provide access to a qualified information and/or diagnostic service for specialized and non-specialized health services, bypassing difficulties that preclude patients to access reference centers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259884
title: Simultaneous removal of organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus in a reactor in batches of mobile bed biofilm sequencing by the anaerobic-anoxic-oxic process

description: ABSTRACT In this study, the performance of a reactor in sequential batch with mobile bed biofilm operated by the anaerobic-anoxic-oxic (A2O) process, applied to the simultaneous removal of organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus from sanitary sewage was evaluated. Two reactors with a useful volume of 36 liters each were used, one of them receiving Kaldnes® type mobile plastic rings, with a specific surface area estimated at 310 m2/m3, which occupied 50% of the reactor’s useful volume (MBSBBR). The study was conducted with 12-day solid retention time (SRT), 6 hour hydraulic retention time (HRT), food/microorganism (F/M) ratio of 0.4 to 0.5 gCOD/VSS.d, dissolved oxygen (DO) in the range of 0.3-0.8 mgO2/L and application rates of organic load, nitrogen and phosphorus of 47.2 gCOD/L.d, 5.4 gTNK/L.d and 0.4 gP/L.d, respectively. The efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD), N-NH3 and Phosphorus removal was of 91.1%, 90.5% and 85.4% for the MBSBBR reactor and 89.5%, 91.6% and 84.4% for the RBS reactor, respectively. The results of the statistical ANOVA test were applied to the main variables studied and the values converged to values of f observed &lt; f critical . In this way, it is considered that there was a similarity of performance between the MBSBBR and RBS reactors. It is concluded that the introduction of the support medium did not bring benefits to the treatment in terms of nutrient removal. However, the study showed that it is possible to obtain high nitrogen removal at low concentrations of DO, which is advantageous for the sewage treatment with high nitrogen concentration.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259890.v1
title: Sensory characteristics of Musculus longissimus thoracis et lumborum of bovine Nelore adult matured

description: Abstract The goal of this paper was to perform the sensory evaluation of strip loin from adult Nelore cattle on the acceptance perspective of the consumer from Aracaju and purchase intention faged beef in different cutting thicknesses. Musculus longissimus thoracis and lumborum were used in three treatments with zero aging time with cutting thickness of 2.5 cm; 21 days aging with cutting thickness of 2.5 cm; and 21 days aging withcutting thickness of 7.5 cm. Eighty random consumers were invited to the sensory evaluationina local supermarket chain. The experimental design was completely randomized with three treatments and eight repetitions. The odour parameter did not differ (P &gt; 0.05) between treatments. There was a difference (P &lt; 0.004) between treatments regarding to flavour. The tenderness and the overall acceptance of the aged samples were higher (P &lt; 0.001) to non-aged samples with no difference (P &gt; 0.05) relative to the thickness. 85% of consumers from the city of Aracaju, based on the assigned scores, elected Musculus longissimus thoracis and lumborum from adult Nelore aged for 21 days a very attractive meat and demonstrated a positive purchase intention, regardless of the cutting thickness.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259893.v1
title: Information and Diagnosis Networks – tools to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with rare genetic diseases

description: Abstract Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and most genetic services are concentrated in the Southeast and South, including the Medical Genetics Service of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (MGS/HCPA). As many areas on the country do not have adequate medical genetics support, networks were designed to extend the service of the MGS/HCPA reference center. This paper presents the information and diagnosis networks that have their headquarters at MGS/HCPA: SIAT (National Information System on Teratogenic Agents), SIEM (Information Service on Inborn Errors of Metabolism), Alô Genética (Hello Genetics - Medical Genetics Information Service for Primary Health Care Professionals); Rede MPS Brasil (MPS-Mucopolysaccharidosis Brazil Network); Rede EIM Brasil (IEM-Inborn Errors of Metabolism Brazil Network), Rede NPC Brasil (Niemann-Pick C - NPC Brazil Network), Rede DLD Brasil (LSD-Lysosomal Storage Disorders Brazil Network), Rede DXB (MSUD-Maple Syrup Urine Disease Network), RedeBRIM (Brazilian Network of Reference and Information in Microdeletion Syndromes Project), Rede Neurogenética (Neurogenetics Network), and Rede Brasileira de Câncer Hereditário (Brazilian Hereditary Cancer Network). These tools are very useful to provide access to a qualified information and/or diagnostic service for specialized and non-specialized health services, bypassing difficulties that preclude patients to access reference centers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259884.v1
title: Simultaneous removal of organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus in a reactor in batches of mobile bed biofilm sequencing by the anaerobic-anoxic-oxic process

description: ABSTRACT In this study, the performance of a reactor in sequential batch with mobile bed biofilm operated by the anaerobic-anoxic-oxic (A2O) process, applied to the simultaneous removal of organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus from sanitary sewage was evaluated. Two reactors with a useful volume of 36 liters each were used, one of them receiving Kaldnes® type mobile plastic rings, with a specific surface area estimated at 310 m2/m3, which occupied 50% of the reactor’s useful volume (MBSBBR). The study was conducted with 12-day solid retention time (SRT), 6 hour hydraulic retention time (HRT), food/microorganism (F/M) ratio of 0.4 to 0.5 gCOD/VSS.d, dissolved oxygen (DO) in the range of 0.3-0.8 mgO2/L and application rates of organic load, nitrogen and phosphorus of 47.2 gCOD/L.d, 5.4 gTNK/L.d and 0.4 gP/L.d, respectively. The efficiency of chemical oxygen demand (COD), N-NH3 and Phosphorus removal was of 91.1%, 90.5% and 85.4% for the MBSBBR reactor and 89.5%, 91.6% and 84.4% for the RBS reactor, respectively. The results of the statistical ANOVA test were applied to the main variables studied and the values converged to values of f observed &lt; f critical . In this way, it is considered that there was a similarity of performance between the MBSBBR and RBS reactors. It is concluded that the introduction of the support medium did not bring benefits to the treatment in terms of nutrient removal. However, the study showed that it is possible to obtain high nitrogen removal at low concentrations of DO, which is advantageous for the sewage treatment with high nitrogen concentration.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259878
title: Low levels of crustacean parasite infestation in fish species from the Matapi River in the state of Amapá, Brazil

description: Abstract This first study investigated the crustacean parasite fauna in 66 species of fish from the Matapi River basin, state of Amapá (Brazil). Fish were collected every two months between March 2012 and August 2013, encompassing dry and rainy seasons. Among the 66 species examined (corresponding to 722 fish specimens) only 11 species were parasitized. The infestation prevalence was 2.2%, and a total of 48 specimens of parasites were distributed between three different parasite groups. These included Argulus elongatus, Dolops reperta and Argulus multicolor (Branchiura), Ergasilus xinguensis and Gamidactylus sp. (Copepoda), and Isopoda (Braga patagonica), but branchiuran species were predominant. This was the first report of these parasite species for Leporinus fasciatus, Astyanax bimaculatus, Curimata incompta, Pygocentrus nattereri, Crenicichla cincta, Crenicichla johanna, Geophagus camopiensis, Pterophyllum scalare, Plagioscion squamosissimus, Hypostomus plecostomus and Propimelodus eigenmanni. Lastly, this study expands the range of occurrence of these six parasite species to the Matapi River basin in eastern Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259881
title: Characterization of biosolids and potential use in the production of seedlings of Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to technically, chemically and biologically characterize the biosolids from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of Alegria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and infer about their aptitude as a substrate component for the seedlings production of Anadenanthera macrocarpa (Benth.) Brenan. Significant samples of biosolid were collected and submitted to chemical and biological analysis in a specialized laboratory, according to the specifications of the current Brazilian law (CONAMA Resolution nº 375/2006). In the forest nursery, four different formulations of substrate, composed by different volumetric proportions of commercial substrate (CS) and biosolids (BIO) were tested, consisting of the following treatments: T1 (100% SC + 0% BIO); T2: (75% SC + 25% BIO); T3: (50% SC + 50% BIO); e T4: (0% SC + 100% BIO). The experimental design was CRD, each of the four treatments having four replications of eighteen seedlings. The biosolid met the legal specifications concerning its composition. Fifty days after sowing, shoot height and stem diameter were measured. It was observed, for both characteristics, that seedling growth was directly proportional to the concentration of sewage sludge in the substrate. Finally, the Alegria ETE’s biosolid attends the legislation and shows a technically viable alternative for the production of angico vermelho seedlings.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259887.v1
title: Study on the browning and structure properties of fresh-cut Chinese water chestnut ( Eleocharis tuberosa)

description: Abstract In this paper, the microstructure, water properties and browning control of Chinese water chestnut (CWC) after harvest were studied. Results showed that the tuber cell contained a large number of starch granules (5-10 μm for each one). The water-holding capacity of tuber cell was weak and T2 relaxation time was 28.5-75.6 ms. Sucrose was the main sugar component in Chinese water chestnut, which account for 84.8% of total sugar. In addition, potassium sorbate, green tea polyphenol and chitosan decreased the browning of fresh-cut CWC compared with the other anti-browning agents such as acetic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, vitamin C and thyme oil. Moreover, chitosan coating combined with potassium sorbate and green tea polyphenol delayed weight loss and decay of fresh-cut tubers, also maintained a higher soluble solids and ascorbic acid content. The study provided an alternative method for controlling CWC browning, which would be helpful for the application of anti-browning agents in CWC processing.