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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178620
title: Visual quality and waste of leafy vegetables in the retail market

description: ABSTRACT Food waste at retail and consumer level is estimated by the United Nations to be around 17% of total global food production. From that, 2% is believed to happen in retail. However, this estimate has a great degree of uncertainty due to the very small data set on which it was built, coming almost exclusively from high income countries. The present research contributes to fill this gap, presenting primary data on waste of leafy vegetables at two supermarket chains in Federal District, Brazil. Both studies evaluated: 1) number of produce items delivered and discarded; 2) visual quality of produce at reception and 3) cause of discard. The majority of the produce, 37 out of 47, had more than 80% of the units with good visual quality, but this frequency varied from 62.0 to 88.4% among stores and from 56.0 to 97.1% among suppliers. Within a global waste equal to 20.0%, the amount observed for individual produce ranged from 1.0 to 83.0% and varied considerably across stores and suppliers. The presence of wilt- rotten and yellow- wilt- rotten leaves were the first and second main causes of discard. Vegetable waste at retail level in an upper middle-income country such as Brazil can be substantial, supporting the recent change in narrative that now considers food waste to be relevant in all countries, regardless of its income.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178620.v1
title: Visual quality and waste of leafy vegetables in the retail market

description: ABSTRACT Food waste at retail and consumer level is estimated by the United Nations to be around 17% of total global food production. From that, 2% is believed to happen in retail. However, this estimate has a great degree of uncertainty due to the very small data set on which it was built, coming almost exclusively from high income countries. The present research contributes to fill this gap, presenting primary data on waste of leafy vegetables at two supermarket chains in Federal District, Brazil. Both studies evaluated: 1) number of produce items delivered and discarded; 2) visual quality of produce at reception and 3) cause of discard. The majority of the produce, 37 out of 47, had more than 80% of the units with good visual quality, but this frequency varied from 62.0 to 88.4% among stores and from 56.0 to 97.1% among suppliers. Within a global waste equal to 20.0%, the amount observed for individual produce ranged from 1.0 to 83.0% and varied considerably across stores and suppliers. The presence of wilt- rotten and yellow- wilt- rotten leaves were the first and second main causes of discard. Vegetable waste at retail level in an upper middle-income country such as Brazil can be substantial, supporting the recent change in narrative that now considers food waste to be relevant in all countries, regardless of its income.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178625
title: Analysis of residues from dithiocarbamate fungicides in vegetables produced in the region of Vargem Bonita, Federal District

description: ABSTRACT Dithiocarbamates are the most used fungicide and one of the most detected in food in Brazil. This study aims to analyze the levels of dithiocarbamate residues in vegetables produced in the region of Vargem Bonita, Federal District, and to compare the levels found with the maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Brazilian legislation. Eighty-four vegetable samples were obtained directly from 23 Vargem Bonita producers from June to November 2018. The analyzes were carried out using a spectrophotometric method, which determines the level of CS2 produced by degrading the dithiocarbamate present in the sample. In total, 21 samples (25%) contained dithiocarbamate residues above the method’s limit of quantification (LOQ, 0.05 mg/kg CS2). Five of the 27 lettuce samples analyzed (18.5%) contained dithiocarbamates, at levels ranging from 0.06 to 0.50 mg/kg CS2, below the MRL for this crop. Residues were also found in parsley, coriander and chicory samples (0.09 or 0.10 mg/kg CS2), cultures for which there is no registered the use of dithiocarbamate in Brazil. Samples of arugula, chive, leek, and watercress, which also do not have registered use, tested positive; however, these crops are known to provide false positive results for CS2, and the illegality of the residues cannot be confirmed. This study shows proper dithiocarbamate use in vegetables by Vargem Bonita farmers, except for parsley, coriander, and chicory, crops with a limited number of registered pesticides, which was probably the reason for the illegal dithiocarbamate use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178625.v1
title: Analysis of residues from dithiocarbamate fungicides in vegetables produced in the region of Vargem Bonita, Federal District

description: ABSTRACT Dithiocarbamates are the most used fungicide and one of the most detected in food in Brazil. This study aims to analyze the levels of dithiocarbamate residues in vegetables produced in the region of Vargem Bonita, Federal District, and to compare the levels found with the maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the Brazilian legislation. Eighty-four vegetable samples were obtained directly from 23 Vargem Bonita producers from June to November 2018. The analyzes were carried out using a spectrophotometric method, which determines the level of CS2 produced by degrading the dithiocarbamate present in the sample. In total, 21 samples (25%) contained dithiocarbamate residues above the method’s limit of quantification (LOQ, 0.05 mg/kg CS2). Five of the 27 lettuce samples analyzed (18.5%) contained dithiocarbamates, at levels ranging from 0.06 to 0.50 mg/kg CS2, below the MRL for this crop. Residues were also found in parsley, coriander and chicory samples (0.09 or 0.10 mg/kg CS2), cultures for which there is no registered the use of dithiocarbamate in Brazil. Samples of arugula, chive, leek, and watercress, which also do not have registered use, tested positive; however, these crops are known to provide false positive results for CS2, and the illegality of the residues cannot be confirmed. This study shows proper dithiocarbamate use in vegetables by Vargem Bonita farmers, except for parsley, coriander, and chicory, crops with a limited number of registered pesticides, which was probably the reason for the illegal dithiocarbamate use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178629
title: Bio-agronomic efficiency indices of eggplant and tomato intercropping

description: ABSTRACT The successful intercropping with vegetables depends on the type of crops grown and on the proper handling of tested treatments, such as the time of transplanting a crop in relation to transplanting another crop, among others. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the bio-agronomic performance of eggplant and tomato for industry, in intercropping, in relation to their single crops, as a function of the transplanting time of the eggplant in relation to the tomato and of the cultivation season (summer or winter). The experimental design used was a randomized complete block with ten treatments and four replications, implanted in two growing seasons (from February to September and from August to February), where the treatments consisted of ten eggplant transplanting times (-30, -25, -20, -15, -10, -5, 0, +5, +10 and +15 days in relation to tomato transplantation). In each block, plots of eggplant monocultures were planted in each transplanting time, as well as a plot in tomato monoculture in order to obtain the bio-agronomic indices. The competition and bio-agronomic efficiency indices of the crops and of the intercropped systems were evaluated. The variation in the transplanting time of eggplant in relation to tomato significantly interferes in the bio-agronomic performance of both species. Eggplant transplanting performed between -20 and -15 days compared to tomato transplantation reduces the dominance of one crop over the other and the interspecific competition for environmental resources. The intercropped system has greater land equivalent ratio when the eggplant is transplanted at +15 days after transplanting the tomato.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178629.v1
title: Bio-agronomic efficiency indices of eggplant and tomato intercropping

description: ABSTRACT The successful intercropping with vegetables depends on the type of crops grown and on the proper handling of tested treatments, such as the time of transplanting a crop in relation to transplanting another crop, among others. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the bio-agronomic performance of eggplant and tomato for industry, in intercropping, in relation to their single crops, as a function of the transplanting time of the eggplant in relation to the tomato and of the cultivation season (summer or winter). The experimental design used was a randomized complete block with ten treatments and four replications, implanted in two growing seasons (from February to September and from August to February), where the treatments consisted of ten eggplant transplanting times (-30, -25, -20, -15, -10, -5, 0, +5, +10 and +15 days in relation to tomato transplantation). In each block, plots of eggplant monocultures were planted in each transplanting time, as well as a plot in tomato monoculture in order to obtain the bio-agronomic indices. The competition and bio-agronomic efficiency indices of the crops and of the intercropped systems were evaluated. The variation in the transplanting time of eggplant in relation to tomato significantly interferes in the bio-agronomic performance of both species. Eggplant transplanting performed between -20 and -15 days compared to tomato transplantation reduces the dominance of one crop over the other and the interspecific competition for environmental resources. The intercropped system has greater land equivalent ratio when the eggplant is transplanted at +15 days after transplanting the tomato.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178641
title: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Analyzing the Disease Present Exclusively in the Endocervical Canal

description: Abstract Objective To evaluate the role of cervical cytology (Pap smear) in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or greater (CIN2+), presented exclusively in the endocervical canal, the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of this lesion, the necessary length of canal to be removed to treat, and the rate of invasive lesion hidden in the endocervical canal. Methods Cross-sectional study, by database analysis, of patients with abnormal cytology (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion [HSIL]), without visible colposcopy lesion, submitted to loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP) to evaluate the association of cytology results with the histological product of the conization, to identify the epidemiological characteristics of endocervical lesion and clinical evolution, using a pvalue&lt; 0.05 and 95% CI. Results In 444 cases, the Pap smear sensitivity for CIN2+ diagnosis was 75% (95% CI: 69.8-79.7), specificity was 40% (95% CI: 30.2-49.5), and the prevalence rate of histological lesion was 73% (95% CI: 70.1-78.7). There was a higher prevalence of CIN2+ in women over 42 years old and invasive cancer in those over 56 years old (p&lt;0.001), and it was necessary to remove 2.6 cm in length of the canal to reduce the chance of recurrence (p&lt;0.006). The rate of invasive cancer was 2.7%. Conclusion Cytology was related to a high prevalence to histological lesion (73%) in the diagnosis of CIN2+ in the endocervical disease; older patients presented a higher relationship with histological lesions in the canal disease, and it was necessary to remove an average of 2.6 cm in length of the endocervical canal to avoid the persistence and progression of CIN. The rate of occult neoplasia in the endocervical canal was 2.7%.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178641.v1
title: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Analyzing the Disease Present Exclusively in the Endocervical Canal

description: Abstract Objective To evaluate the role of cervical cytology (Pap smear) in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or greater (CIN2+), presented exclusively in the endocervical canal, the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of this lesion, the necessary length of canal to be removed to treat, and the rate of invasive lesion hidden in the endocervical canal. Methods Cross-sectional study, by database analysis, of patients with abnormal cytology (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion [HSIL]), without visible colposcopy lesion, submitted to loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP) to evaluate the association of cytology results with the histological product of the conization, to identify the epidemiological characteristics of endocervical lesion and clinical evolution, using a pvalue&lt; 0.05 and 95% CI. Results In 444 cases, the Pap smear sensitivity for CIN2+ diagnosis was 75% (95% CI: 69.8-79.7), specificity was 40% (95% CI: 30.2-49.5), and the prevalence rate of histological lesion was 73% (95% CI: 70.1-78.7). There was a higher prevalence of CIN2+ in women over 42 years old and invasive cancer in those over 56 years old (p&lt;0.001), and it was necessary to remove 2.6 cm in length of the canal to reduce the chance of recurrence (p&lt;0.006). The rate of invasive cancer was 2.7%. Conclusion Cytology was related to a high prevalence to histological lesion (73%) in the diagnosis of CIN2+ in the endocervical disease; older patients presented a higher relationship with histological lesions in the canal disease, and it was necessary to remove an average of 2.6 cm in length of the endocervical canal to avoid the persistence and progression of CIN. The rate of occult neoplasia in the endocervical canal was 2.7%.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178650
title: Selecting orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes using selection indices

description: ABSTRACT Vitamin A deficiency is common in developing countries. Sweet potato can be an ally in reversing this situation since it has a low acquisition cost and high market availability. In addition, some genotypes have orange-flesh roots, rich in beta-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A. Thus, the objective of this research was to select orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes using two selection indices (Smith and Hazel and Mulamba & Mock). For this purpose, seven half-sibling families with orange flesh roots (141 experimental genotypes and the commercial cultivar Beauregard) were evaluated, assessing yield-related traits, external appearance of roots, pulp color intensity, and susceptibility to Euscepes postfasciatus. The genotypes UZBD-C-14, UZBD-U1-25, UZBD-F-15, UZBD-C-30, UZBD-K-32, UZBD-U1-10, UZBD-L2-14, and UZBD-L5-67 were the most promising, showing greater balance for the evaluated characters. Furthermore, these genotypes are suitable for new studies to confirm their productive performance and root quality and evaluate the biochemical parameters that prove the inheritance of the character regulating biofortification mediated by carotenes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178650.v1
title: Selecting orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes using selection indices

description: ABSTRACT Vitamin A deficiency is common in developing countries. Sweet potato can be an ally in reversing this situation since it has a low acquisition cost and high market availability. In addition, some genotypes have orange-flesh roots, rich in beta-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A. Thus, the objective of this research was to select orange-fleshed sweet potato genotypes using two selection indices (Smith and Hazel and Mulamba & Mock). For this purpose, seven half-sibling families with orange flesh roots (141 experimental genotypes and the commercial cultivar Beauregard) were evaluated, assessing yield-related traits, external appearance of roots, pulp color intensity, and susceptibility to Euscepes postfasciatus. The genotypes UZBD-C-14, UZBD-U1-25, UZBD-F-15, UZBD-C-30, UZBD-K-32, UZBD-U1-10, UZBD-L2-14, and UZBD-L5-67 were the most promising, showing greater balance for the evaluated characters. Furthermore, these genotypes are suitable for new studies to confirm their productive performance and root quality and evaluate the biochemical parameters that prove the inheritance of the character regulating biofortification mediated by carotenes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178652
title: Assessment of the Relatıonshıp Between the Adropın Levels and the Coronary Collateral Cırculatıon in Patıents wıth Chronıc Coronary Syndrome

description: Abstract Background Coronary collateral circulation (CCC) provides an alternative blood flow to myocardial tissue exposed to ischemia and helps to preserve myocardial functions. Endothelial-derived nitric-oxide (NO) production and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have been suggested as the most important factors in the development of CCC. Adropin is a peptide hormone responsible for energy hemostasis, and is known for its positive effects on the endothelium through NO and VEGF. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the association between adropin and the presence of CCC in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). Methods A total of 102 patients with CCS, who had complete occlusion of at least one major epicardial coronary artery, were included in the study and were divided into two groups: the group of patients (n:50) with poor CCC (Rentrop 0-1) and the group of patients (n:52) with good CCC (Rentrop 2-3). The level of significance adopted in the statistical analysis was 5%. Results Mean adropine levels were found as 210.83±17.76 pg/mL and 268.25±28.94 pg/mL in the poor and good CCC groups, respectively (p&lt;0.001). Adropin levels proved to be positively correlated with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (r:0.17, p:0.04) and the rentrop scores (r:0.76, p&lt;0.001), and negatively correlated with age (r:-0.23, p:0.01) and Gensini scores (r:-0.19, p:0.02). Adropin level is a strong independent predictor of good CCC development (OR:1.12, 95% CI:(1.06–1.18), p&lt;0.001). Conclusion This study suggests that adropin levels may be a possible factor associated with the presence of CCC in CCS patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178652.v1
title: Assessment of the Relatıonshıp Between the Adropın Levels and the Coronary Collateral Cırculatıon in Patıents wıth Chronıc Coronary Syndrome

description: Abstract Background Coronary collateral circulation (CCC) provides an alternative blood flow to myocardial tissue exposed to ischemia and helps to preserve myocardial functions. Endothelial-derived nitric-oxide (NO) production and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) have been suggested as the most important factors in the development of CCC. Adropin is a peptide hormone responsible for energy hemostasis, and is known for its positive effects on the endothelium through NO and VEGF. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the association between adropin and the presence of CCC in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). Methods A total of 102 patients with CCS, who had complete occlusion of at least one major epicardial coronary artery, were included in the study and were divided into two groups: the group of patients (n:50) with poor CCC (Rentrop 0-1) and the group of patients (n:52) with good CCC (Rentrop 2-3). The level of significance adopted in the statistical analysis was 5%. Results Mean adropine levels were found as 210.83±17.76 pg/mL and 268.25±28.94 pg/mL in the poor and good CCC groups, respectively (p&lt;0.001). Adropin levels proved to be positively correlated with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (r:0.17, p:0.04) and the rentrop scores (r:0.76, p&lt;0.001), and negatively correlated with age (r:-0.23, p:0.01) and Gensini scores (r:-0.19, p:0.02). Adropin level is a strong independent predictor of good CCC development (OR:1.12, 95% CI:(1.06–1.18), p&lt;0.001). Conclusion This study suggests that adropin levels may be a possible factor associated with the presence of CCC in CCS patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178662.v1
title: Ovarian Tissue Culture to Preserve Fertility in Transgender Male Patients after Hormonal Treatment

description: Abstract Objective To evaluate the reproductive and histological characteristics of fresh cultured ovarian tissue from transgender male patients. Methods An in vitro pilot study in which samples were collected during sex reassignment surgery for transgender male patients. The ovarian cortex was cut into fragments of 2 mm, 3mm, and 4 mm, and placed in a 96-well plate suitable for cultivation at days 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, when the histology was analyzed. Results Stromal hyperplasia was observed in all samples, and it was not associated with the obtainment of primordial or primary follicles. Peripheral reduction in cell count was also a recurrent finding. Primordial and primary follicles were identified with a heterogeneous pattern in fragments from the same patient and from different patients, and follicles in more advanced stages of development (secondary and antral) were not found. There was an association between the diameter of the ovarian fragments and the identification of primary follicles (p=0.036). The number of days in culture was associated with histological signs of tissue damaging in the fragments (p=0.002). The total number of follicles identified in the samples with 2mm in diameter was significantly lower than in those that measured 4mm in diameter (p=0.031). Conclusion A diameter of 4mm is suitable for ovarian tissue culture with the benefit of ease of handling. Even after prolonged exposure to testosterone, the ovarian fragments presented primordial and primary follicles, maintaining viability throughout the days they were exposed to the culture. Freezing the ovarian cortex of transgender patients who will undergo surgery for gender reassignment would be an interesting option, in the future, for the preservation of fertility.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20178662
title: Ovarian Tissue Culture to Preserve Fertility in Transgender Male Patients after Hormonal Treatment

description: Abstract Objective To evaluate the reproductive and histological characteristics of fresh cultured ovarian tissue from transgender male patients. Methods An in vitro pilot study in which samples were collected during sex reassignment surgery for transgender male patients. The ovarian cortex was cut into fragments of 2 mm, 3mm, and 4 mm, and placed in a 96-well plate suitable for cultivation at days 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, when the histology was analyzed. Results Stromal hyperplasia was observed in all samples, and it was not associated with the obtainment of primordial or primary follicles. Peripheral reduction in cell count was also a recurrent finding. Primordial and primary follicles were identified with a heterogeneous pattern in fragments from the same patient and from different patients, and follicles in more advanced stages of development (secondary and antral) were not found. There was an association between the diameter of the ovarian fragments and the identification of primary follicles (p=0.036). The number of days in culture was associated with histological signs of tissue damaging in the fragments (p=0.002). The total number of follicles identified in the samples with 2mm in diameter was significantly lower than in those that measured 4mm in diameter (p=0.031). Conclusion A diameter of 4mm is suitable for ovarian tissue culture with the benefit of ease of handling. Even after prolonged exposure to testosterone, the ovarian fragments presented primordial and primary follicles, maintaining viability throughout the days they were exposed to the culture. Freezing the ovarian cortex of transgender patients who will undergo surgery for gender reassignment would be an interesting option, in the future, for the preservation of fertility.