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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507751.v1
title: Volume Equations and Form and Bark Factors for Coastal Secondary Forests of Santa Catarina State

description: ABSTRACT Secondary forests prevalent is Santa Catarina State present high potential for sustainable production of timber. However, we lack information to estimate their productivity. This study aimed at generating equations to estimate the stem volume and total volume (including branches), in addition to the form and bark factors, for secondary forests of the Atlantic rainforest in the State. We scaled 187 trees by Smalian method and tested six volumetric models through regression analysis, all with satisfactory results, notably the Schumacher-hall (linearized). The recommended equations to estimate the total volume with and without bark are, respectively, ln(vt) = -10.045586 + 2.349493*ln(dap) + 0.640598*ln(ht) and ln(vt) = -10.206982 + 2.348857*ln(dap) + 0.634736*ln(ht), and to estimate the stem volume with and without bark, respectively, ln(vf) = -9.285656 + 2.100113*ln(dap) + 0.665269*ln(hf) and ln(vf) = -9,504432 + 2.140098*ln(dap) + 0.637631*ln(hf). The estimated form factor is 0.8027, while the bark factor is 0.9301.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510454
title: Carbon, Nitrogen and Natural Abundance of δ13C in Forest Cover

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the density (Ds) and content of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), carbon (Cstock) and nitrogen stock (Nstock), and the natural abundance of δ13C in the soil profile of an area of Semideciduous Forest (SF) converted to eucalyptus monoculture (Corymbia citriodora) (ERN) in order to elucidate the changes in these environments. For this purpose, soil samples were collected at depths up to one meter in each study area. The conversion of FES to monocultures reduced Ds, N and EstC in the surface layer. However, there was an increase in EstC in the deeper soil layers. The δ13C isotopic signal of the vegetation that once occupied areas of C. citriodora plantation was similar to that currently found in the area of SF, and the time of conversion was at the depth of 0,40 m in the soil profile.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513013
title: Dry Grassland Post-fire Impacts in Biribiri State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the natural post-fire regeneration in dry grassland. We selected three sites: I and II, with occurrence of fire and III with no occurrence. Each site received one transect with 20 plots of 5 × 5m (25m 2). Diameter at ground level (DNS), total height and regrowth of all individuals with height ≥ 0.10 m and DNS ≤ 5.0 cm were measured. Sites I and II, respectively, had 436 and 387 sampled individuals, and 29 and 24 species. Site III had 741 individuals and 29 species sampled. There was a significant difference in the number of tiller, individuals and basal area. In sites I and II, 72% and 88%, respectively, showed signs of regrowth. The fire changed the structure of vegetation, and regrowth was the main strategy used by species in sites with fire occurrence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667451
title: Checklist of fossil decapod crustaceans from tropical America. Part I: Anomura and Brachyura

description: Abstract Our knowledge of fossil crustaceans from the tropics has increased considerably during recent decades, thanks to novel findings and the re-examination of museum specimens. However, several previous records have been misidentified, numerous museum specimens have never been reported, and many new discoveries are yet to be published. Here, we present a detailed, up-to-date, and revised checklist for every marine, terrestrial, or freshwater fossil decapod crustacean occurrence from tropical America known to us, including their age, geographic occurrences, and related literature. We recognize the occurrence of at least 32 superfamilies, 69 families, 190 genera, and 415 species of brachyurans (‘true’ crabs), and anomurans (‘false’ crabs, hermit crabs, squat lobsters, and allies), several of them previously unknown. The checklist comprises records from three main geographic regions: 1) northern South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela); 2) Central America and southern North America (Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, southern and central Florida); and 3) the Caribbean Islands + Bermuda (Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, The Grenadines, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saint Bartélemy, Saint Martin, Trinidad). Previous findings, new occurrences, and the revised systematic placement for several problematic/misidentified records, indicate that the fossil record of anomurans and brachyurans in tropical America is more diverse than previously envisioned, with a considerable degree of endemism at the genus- and species-levels.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513013.v1
title: Dry Grassland Post-fire Impacts in Biribiri State Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the natural post-fire regeneration in dry grassland. We selected three sites: I and II, with occurrence of fire and III with no occurrence. Each site received one transect with 20 plots of 5 × 5m (25m 2). Diameter at ground level (DNS), total height and regrowth of all individuals with height ≥ 0.10 m and DNS ≤ 5.0 cm were measured. Sites I and II, respectively, had 436 and 387 sampled individuals, and 29 and 24 species. Site III had 741 individuals and 29 species sampled. There was a significant difference in the number of tiller, individuals and basal area. In sites I and II, 72% and 88%, respectively, showed signs of regrowth. The fire changed the structure of vegetation, and regrowth was the main strategy used by species in sites with fire occurrence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513028
title: Seed Bank in Restored Bauxite Mine in Southeast Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the soil seed bank in a restored bauxite mine ten years after the restoration project. The study was conducted in a bauxite-exploited mine, which was restored with trees. We collected 40 samples of surface soil (0.25 × 0.30 × 0.05 m) to evaluate soil seed bank by germination method in shade house for six months. Results showed that 2,489 seedlings emerged, belonging to 69 species and 23 botanical families, with a density of 830 seedlings m–2. Poaceae and Cannabaceae were the families with higher density. A larger number of species and individuals were pioneer and zoochoric species. The soil seed bank of the restored area showed no difference in plant density and floristic composition between the border and the core study area. There was no floristic similarity between planted species and the seed bank. Results showed that the seed bank was able to supply species and individuals upon germination.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513028.v1
title: Seed Bank in Restored Bauxite Mine in Southeast Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the soil seed bank in a restored bauxite mine ten years after the restoration project. The study was conducted in a bauxite-exploited mine, which was restored with trees. We collected 40 samples of surface soil (0.25 × 0.30 × 0.05 m) to evaluate soil seed bank by germination method in shade house for six months. Results showed that 2,489 seedlings emerged, belonging to 69 species and 23 botanical families, with a density of 830 seedlings m–2. Poaceae and Cannabaceae were the families with higher density. A larger number of species and individuals were pioneer and zoochoric species. The soil seed bank of the restored area showed no difference in plant density and floristic composition between the border and the core study area. There was no floristic similarity between planted species and the seed bank. Results showed that the seed bank was able to supply species and individuals upon germination.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667451.v1
title: Checklist of fossil decapod crustaceans from tropical America. Part I: Anomura and Brachyura

description: Abstract Our knowledge of fossil crustaceans from the tropics has increased considerably during recent decades, thanks to novel findings and the re-examination of museum specimens. However, several previous records have been misidentified, numerous museum specimens have never been reported, and many new discoveries are yet to be published. Here, we present a detailed, up-to-date, and revised checklist for every marine, terrestrial, or freshwater fossil decapod crustacean occurrence from tropical America known to us, including their age, geographic occurrences, and related literature. We recognize the occurrence of at least 32 superfamilies, 69 families, 190 genera, and 415 species of brachyurans (‘true’ crabs), and anomurans (‘false’ crabs, hermit crabs, squat lobsters, and allies), several of them previously unknown. The checklist comprises records from three main geographic regions: 1) northern South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela); 2) Central America and southern North America (Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, southern and central Florida); and 3) the Caribbean Islands + Bermuda (Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, The Grenadines, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saint Bartélemy, Saint Martin, Trinidad). Previous findings, new occurrences, and the revised systematic placement for several problematic/misidentified records, indicate that the fossil record of anomurans and brachyurans in tropical America is more diverse than previously envisioned, with a considerable degree of endemism at the genus- and species-levels.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510454.v1
title: Carbon, Nitrogen and Natural Abundance of δ13C in Forest Cover

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the density (Ds) and content of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), carbon (Cstock) and nitrogen stock (Nstock), and the natural abundance of δ13C in the soil profile of an area of Semideciduous Forest (SF) converted to eucalyptus monoculture (Corymbia citriodora) (ERN) in order to elucidate the changes in these environments. For this purpose, soil samples were collected at depths up to one meter in each study area. The conversion of FES to monocultures reduced Ds, N and EstC in the surface layer. However, there was an increase in EstC in the deeper soil layers. The δ13C isotopic signal of the vegetation that once occupied areas of C. citriodora plantation was similar to that currently found in the area of SF, and the time of conversion was at the depth of 0,40 m in the soil profile.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513010
title: Carbon and Nitrogen Stock and Natural Abundance of δ13C in the Pirapitinga Ecological Station, MG

description: ABSTRACT The integrated assessment of physical attributes, carbon (StockC) and nitrogen (StockN) stock, and natural abundance of δ13C are effective in detecting landscape changes. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate and compare the bulk density, StockC, StockN and natural abundance of δ13C in the soil profiles of different vegetation types of the Pirapitinga Ecological Station (EEP), to elucidate the changes in this area. For this, soil samples were collected and analyzed at depths up to one meter in different vegetation types of the EEP. The highest soil clay content and density of plant of forest vegetation promoted higher levels of StockC and StockN and lower bulk density values than the other grassland vegetation. The δ13C revealed that the areas of forest vegetation types were previously occupied mainly by plants of the C4 photosynthetic cycle, similar to grassland currently found in the EEP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861514
title: The planning of urban sprawl in the interface with the scattered urbanization: an analysis of the metropolitan area of Campinas (1970-2006)

description: Abstract The Metropolitan Area of Campinas, situated in the southeast quadrant of the state of São Paulo, has a specific territorial configuration described by the literature as a typical case of the so-called sprawling urbanization. To provide evidence of this process and verify how the municipalities have dealt with this phenomenon, this paper focused on the legal and planning apparatus instituted between 1970 and 2006. The method featured by quantitative and analytic procedures was based on a research of the master plans and the urban legislation followed by the systematization of provisions related to the urban sprawl issue, analyzing the relationship between the settled guidelines and the legal self-regulatory arrangements. The results showed that the guidelines were not as effective as expected regarding the planning of urban sprawl, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s when the process of urbanization was intensified and the actions of public authorities were more incremental. Although the municipalities maintained ambiguous procedures over the transformation from rural to urban areas, it was possible to perceive a sensible change in the legal arrangements, mainly since the 1990s when the laws on alteration of urban perimeters were reduced and environmental provisions increased, which may have contributed to curb the dispersion process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513010.v1
title: Carbon and Nitrogen Stock and Natural Abundance of δ13C in the Pirapitinga Ecological Station, MG

description: ABSTRACT The integrated assessment of physical attributes, carbon (StockC) and nitrogen (StockN) stock, and natural abundance of δ13C are effective in detecting landscape changes. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate and compare the bulk density, StockC, StockN and natural abundance of δ13C in the soil profiles of different vegetation types of the Pirapitinga Ecological Station (EEP), to elucidate the changes in this area. For this, soil samples were collected and analyzed at depths up to one meter in different vegetation types of the EEP. The highest soil clay content and density of plant of forest vegetation promoted higher levels of StockC and StockN and lower bulk density values than the other grassland vegetation. The δ13C revealed that the areas of forest vegetation types were previously occupied mainly by plants of the C4 photosynthetic cycle, similar to grassland currently found in the EEP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861514.v1
title: The planning of urban sprawl in the interface with the scattered urbanization: an analysis of the metropolitan area of Campinas (1970-2006)

description: Abstract The Metropolitan Area of Campinas, situated in the southeast quadrant of the state of São Paulo, has a specific territorial configuration described by the literature as a typical case of the so-called sprawling urbanization. To provide evidence of this process and verify how the municipalities have dealt with this phenomenon, this paper focused on the legal and planning apparatus instituted between 1970 and 2006. The method featured by quantitative and analytic procedures was based on a research of the master plans and the urban legislation followed by the systematization of provisions related to the urban sprawl issue, analyzing the relationship between the settled guidelines and the legal self-regulatory arrangements. The results showed that the guidelines were not as effective as expected regarding the planning of urban sprawl, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s when the process of urbanization was intensified and the actions of public authorities were more incremental. Although the municipalities maintained ambiguous procedures over the transformation from rural to urban areas, it was possible to perceive a sensible change in the legal arrangements, mainly since the 1990s when the laws on alteration of urban perimeters were reduced and environmental provisions increased, which may have contributed to curb the dispersion process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507715
title: Production of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia) Seedlings in Response to Nitrogen Fertilization

description: ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the effect of sources of nitrogen and respective levels on growth and quality of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia) seedlings. Seedlings were grown on a Oxisol and nitrogen sources were ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate and calcium nitrate, applied in five doses (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 mg dm–3) and increments of 25, 50, 75 and 100 days after transplanting. The experimental design was randomized in blocks in factorial scheme (3 × 5) with four replications. At 125 days after transplanting, the addition of nitrogen provided significant effect on seedling production of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia), and the ammonium sulfate produced the best means for all traits and indexes evaluated. We recommend the use of ammonium sulfate at a dose of 100 mg dm–3 N for Yellow Cortez seedling.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507715.v1
title: Production of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia) Seedlings in Response to Nitrogen Fertilization

description: ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the effect of sources of nitrogen and respective levels on growth and quality of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia) seedlings. Seedlings were grown on a Oxisol and nitrogen sources were ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate and calcium nitrate, applied in five doses (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 mg dm–3) and increments of 25, 50, 75 and 100 days after transplanting. The experimental design was randomized in blocks in factorial scheme (3 × 5) with four replications. At 125 days after transplanting, the addition of nitrogen provided significant effect on seedling production of Yellow Cortez (Tabebuia serratifolia), and the ammonium sulfate produced the best means for all traits and indexes evaluated. We recommend the use of ammonium sulfate at a dose of 100 mg dm–3 N for Yellow Cortez seedling.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511666
title: Decomposition and Microbial Activity of Forest Floor Litter in the South of Espírito Santo

description: ABSTRACT The decomposition process of litter should be widely studied, as it is a key factor for nutrient maintenance and cycling in ecosystems. This study aimed to evaluate the decomposition, release of nutrients, and microbial activity of the forest floor litter of secondary forest, Acacia mangium, Sapindus saponaria, and Hevea brasiliensis in the south of Espirito Santo. The litter decomposition and nutrients release was measured by means of litter bags added to each forest cover. For the assessment of microbial activity, we quantified mineralizable carbon by CO2 evolution. The results showed that the forest covers behaved differently in terms of decomposition and microbial activity; particular emphasis is given to Sapindus saponaria, which presented a faster decomposition of litter. The cover of Sapindus saponaria also presented higher amounts of accumulated CO2 compared to other forest covers; whereas the cover of Acacia mangium presented the lowest values of accumulated CO2.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511666.v1
title: Decomposition and Microbial Activity of Forest Floor Litter in the South of Espírito Santo

description: ABSTRACT The decomposition process of litter should be widely studied, as it is a key factor for nutrient maintenance and cycling in ecosystems. This study aimed to evaluate the decomposition, release of nutrients, and microbial activity of the forest floor litter of secondary forest, Acacia mangium, Sapindus saponaria, and Hevea brasiliensis in the south of Espirito Santo. The litter decomposition and nutrients release was measured by means of litter bags added to each forest cover. For the assessment of microbial activity, we quantified mineralizable carbon by CO2 evolution. The results showed that the forest covers behaved differently in terms of decomposition and microbial activity; particular emphasis is given to Sapindus saponaria, which presented a faster decomposition of litter. The cover of Sapindus saponaria also presented higher amounts of accumulated CO2 compared to other forest covers; whereas the cover of Acacia mangium presented the lowest values of accumulated CO2.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318350
title: Respiratory, audiologic and cytogenetic alterations in workers of a shipyard in Rio de Janeiro: case study

description: Abstract Introduction This study evaluated respiratory, audiological and cytogenetic alterations in shipyard workers in Angra dos Reis, state of Rio de Janeiro/Brazil, and their correlation to the occupational exposure of painters to solvents, metals and noise present. Methods We evaluated pulmonary function, hearing loss and speech recognition, as well as cytogenetic alterations. Indicators of exposure to lead and manganese in blood were evaluated by atomic absorption spectrometry. The determination of ALAD and ALA-U was performed by spectrophotometry and liquid chromatography, respectively. Results Six of the 9 workers evaluated for lung function had respiratory functional impairment. Almost 70% of the 18 evaluated workers had reduced hearing, with association between PAIR and values of lead in blood. The average percentage of recovery of ALAD was 32.9%; average was 1.7 mg g-1 creatinine for ALA-U, 4.65 µg dL-1 for Pb-B and 10 µg L-1 for Mn-B. We observed associations between activated ALA-D with Mn-B and the presence of chromosomal aberrations. Furthermore, we identified cytogenetic alterations as aneuploidy, premature centromere separation; as well as ring formation, breakage, and sister chromatid union. Conclusion Shipyard workers presented alterations that can be associated with occupational exposure.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513007
title: Physical Properties of Eucalyptus cloeziana F. Muell

description: ABSTRACT We analyzed the wood physical properties of 70 Eucalyptus cloeziana trees, approximately 10 years old, from forests located in the Midwestern region of Minas Gerais. Moisture, basic and apparent density and shrinkage were determined. The samples showed mean values of 703 kg/m3, 843 kg/m3 and 916 kg/m3 for basic density, dry bulk density and apparent density at 12% moisture, respectively. Concerning the radial, tangential and axial shrinkage were found with average values of 7.08; 11.16 and 0.26%, respectively. The average volume shrinkage was 19.68%, and the anisotropic ratio of 1.60, thus the timber is considered stable dimensionally.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5670697
title: Children's Oral Language and Literacy Play in Day Care Centers

description: Abstract: This article seeks to contribute to the reflection of the relation between children's make-believe play and oral language learning in meaningful narrative contexts in day care centers. By providing examples of ongoing action research, it aims to present how children can collectively construct an emerging narrative during their playtime from teachers reading literary books aloud. The results reveal the correlation between playing and learning, which are two sides of the same coin when mediated by children's literature as it supplies a meaningful linguistic and semantic repertoire for children's expressive and communicative production.