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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216046
title: Effect of previous soil management on sugarcane response to nitrogen fertilization

description: ABSTRACT: N Fertilizer recommendations must be improved to optimize N use efficiency (NUE) for bioenergy crops. A study was conducted to test the hypothesis that sites varying in historical usage of by-product differ in soil N-supplying power and sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) responsiveness to N fertilization. Our aim was to quantify soil N availability and N fertilizer rates, sources, and application timings for their effects on sugarcane yield and NUE. Three N response trials, each involving 0 to 200 kg N ha−1, were conducted in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, at sites varying historically in the usage of vinasse. Before fertilizer application and at harvest, soil inorganic N content was quantified and potential N mineralization estimated by the Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test (ISNT); stalk yield and sugar content were measured at harvest and used to estimate NUE. Sugarcane showed significant response to N fertilization only at the sites with no history of vinasse usage. Reducing the N rate from 120 to 80 kg N ha−1 showed limited potential for lowering yield (~ 1 %), while increasing the NUE by 54 %, which was far better than the 14 % increase achieved by modifying the N source or application timing. Monitoring inorganic N and ISNT levels over time to estimate soil N-supplying power has potential for predicting the responsiveness of sugarcane to N fertilization; however, ISNT interpretations must consider factors that impede mineralization or crop N utilization, such as soil acidity or a limitation on the availability of Ca or P. Soil N testing can help optimize NUE for sustainable bioenergy production.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216049
title: Comparison between single port videolaparoscopy and miniceliotomy with snock hook ovariohysterectomy techniques in bitches

description: ABSTRACT: In order to use and study minimally invasive techniques to reduce side effects of ovarian-hysterectomy (OHE) in bitches, the aim of this study was to compare time, surgical complications, pain and postoperative inflammatory response, caused by single port videolaparoscopic OHE and traditional miniceliotomy with snook hook. Twenty-four healthy bitches were randomly divided in two groups: videolaparoscopy (Video) and miniceliotomy (MiniLap). Surgical time and complications, pain, need for analgesic rescue, C-reactive protein concentration, glycaemia and voluntary food ingestion were evaluated during 24 hours following the procedure and compared statistically. Surgical time (38±7min), surgical complications (17%), postoperative pain intensity, need for analgesic rescue and C-reactive protein concentration were similar between groups (P&gt;0.05). Glycaemia was lower in Video group (P=0.03), animals fed faster and in greater proportion (P=0.02). Thus, it is concluded that both OHE techniques result in similar complications, surgical time and inflammatory response; however, animals on Video group fed more readily and presented lower glycaemia, which point to lower stress levels. These findings validated the indication of this technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216043
title: P wave dispersion in obese dogs with and without mitral valve disease

description: ABSTRACT: Pwave dispersion (Pd) is an electrocardiographic index defined as the difference between the minimum and maximum Pwave duration in multiple leads. The augmentation of Pd reflects the discontinuous and inhomogeneous atrial depolarization resulting from cardiac and non-cardiac conditions. In humans, an increased Pd is associated with the development of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. To investigate Pd in obese dogs, we enrolled 76 dogs, which were classified in four distinct categories according to body condition and the existance of valve insufficiency: obese dogs (O), dogs with both obesity and cardiac disease (O+CD), lean dogs with cardiac disease (CD) and healthy controls (H). To be included in the study, all dogs underwent an electrocardiographic and echocardiographic assessment. We reported significantly higher Pd in the animals included in categories O, O+CD and CD (18.0±7.6ms, 16.1±4.4ms, 12.1±4.3ms, respectively) as compared to the healthy subjects (7.3±2.2ms). Also, significant correlations between Pd and both the body mass index and body fat percentage were documented for the obese dogs. However, no association between Pd and LA/Ao could be identified in patients belonging to the O, O+CD and H categories. Thus, we have demonstrated that obese dogs, regardless of their valvular competency status, present high Pd values, suggesting an impaired propagation of atrial electrical impulse.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216046.v1
title: Effect of previous soil management on sugarcane response to nitrogen fertilization

description: ABSTRACT: N Fertilizer recommendations must be improved to optimize N use efficiency (NUE) for bioenergy crops. A study was conducted to test the hypothesis that sites varying in historical usage of by-product differ in soil N-supplying power and sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) responsiveness to N fertilization. Our aim was to quantify soil N availability and N fertilizer rates, sources, and application timings for their effects on sugarcane yield and NUE. Three N response trials, each involving 0 to 200 kg N ha−1, were conducted in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, at sites varying historically in the usage of vinasse. Before fertilizer application and at harvest, soil inorganic N content was quantified and potential N mineralization estimated by the Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test (ISNT); stalk yield and sugar content were measured at harvest and used to estimate NUE. Sugarcane showed significant response to N fertilization only at the sites with no history of vinasse usage. Reducing the N rate from 120 to 80 kg N ha−1 showed limited potential for lowering yield (~ 1 %), while increasing the NUE by 54 %, which was far better than the 14 % increase achieved by modifying the N source or application timing. Monitoring inorganic N and ISNT levels over time to estimate soil N-supplying power has potential for predicting the responsiveness of sugarcane to N fertilization; however, ISNT interpretations must consider factors that impede mineralization or crop N utilization, such as soil acidity or a limitation on the availability of Ca or P. Soil N testing can help optimize NUE for sustainable bioenergy production.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216049.v1
title: Comparison between single port videolaparoscopy and miniceliotomy with snock hook ovariohysterectomy techniques in bitches

description: ABSTRACT: In order to use and study minimally invasive techniques to reduce side effects of ovarian-hysterectomy (OHE) in bitches, the aim of this study was to compare time, surgical complications, pain and postoperative inflammatory response, caused by single port videolaparoscopic OHE and traditional miniceliotomy with snook hook. Twenty-four healthy bitches were randomly divided in two groups: videolaparoscopy (Video) and miniceliotomy (MiniLap). Surgical time and complications, pain, need for analgesic rescue, C-reactive protein concentration, glycaemia and voluntary food ingestion were evaluated during 24 hours following the procedure and compared statistically. Surgical time (38±7min), surgical complications (17%), postoperative pain intensity, need for analgesic rescue and C-reactive protein concentration were similar between groups (P&gt;0.05). Glycaemia was lower in Video group (P=0.03), animals fed faster and in greater proportion (P=0.02). Thus, it is concluded that both OHE techniques result in similar complications, surgical time and inflammatory response; however, animals on Video group fed more readily and presented lower glycaemia, which point to lower stress levels. These findings validated the indication of this technique.
DOI: 10.7284/130908
title: Winch data collected during research cruise SP1825 using a Markey DEYSH-3 instrument system onboard the platform RV Robert Gordon Sproul

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216040
title: Biomass and lipid production by the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa using cassava wastewater as the substrate

description: Abstract Due to elevated and intense industrial activity, thousands of tons of waste are generated every day. One of these wastes, cassava wastewater, is a liquid generated during cassava processing. Thus this study aimed to evaluate the effect of varying the concentration of cassava wastewater on the production of biomass and lipids by the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa . The quantities of biomass produced were 4.1, 6.95 and 5.77 g.L-1 plus 13.33%, 7.71% and 8.47% of lipids during the cultivations with 50%, 75% and 100% of cassava wastewater, respectively. The synthetic cultivation produced 9.39 g.L-1 of biomass and 41.92% of lipids. The culture with 100% cassava wastewater presented the best conversion efficiency coefficient of total reducing sugars to biomass and the synthetic culture, without cassava wastewater, the best coefficient for lipids. Thus cassava wastewater was shown to be a potential substrate for the growth of the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa and for lipid production, and this production could be further optimized.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216040.v1
title: Biomass and lipid production by the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa using cassava wastewater as the substrate

description: Abstract Due to elevated and intense industrial activity, thousands of tons of waste are generated every day. One of these wastes, cassava wastewater, is a liquid generated during cassava processing. Thus this study aimed to evaluate the effect of varying the concentration of cassava wastewater on the production of biomass and lipids by the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa . The quantities of biomass produced were 4.1, 6.95 and 5.77 g.L-1 plus 13.33%, 7.71% and 8.47% of lipids during the cultivations with 50%, 75% and 100% of cassava wastewater, respectively. The synthetic cultivation produced 9.39 g.L-1 of biomass and 41.92% of lipids. The culture with 100% cassava wastewater presented the best conversion efficiency coefficient of total reducing sugars to biomass and the synthetic culture, without cassava wastewater, the best coefficient for lipids. Thus cassava wastewater was shown to be a potential substrate for the growth of the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa and for lipid production, and this production could be further optimized.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216043.v1
title: P wave dispersion in obese dogs with and without mitral valve disease

description: ABSTRACT: Pwave dispersion (Pd) is an electrocardiographic index defined as the difference between the minimum and maximum Pwave duration in multiple leads. The augmentation of Pd reflects the discontinuous and inhomogeneous atrial depolarization resulting from cardiac and non-cardiac conditions. In humans, an increased Pd is associated with the development of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation. To investigate Pd in obese dogs, we enrolled 76 dogs, which were classified in four distinct categories according to body condition and the existance of valve insufficiency: obese dogs (O), dogs with both obesity and cardiac disease (O+CD), lean dogs with cardiac disease (CD) and healthy controls (H). To be included in the study, all dogs underwent an electrocardiographic and echocardiographic assessment. We reported significantly higher Pd in the animals included in categories O, O+CD and CD (18.0±7.6ms, 16.1±4.4ms, 12.1±4.3ms, respectively) as compared to the healthy subjects (7.3±2.2ms). Also, significant correlations between Pd and both the body mass index and body fat percentage were documented for the obese dogs. However, no association between Pd and LA/Ao could be identified in patients belonging to the O, O+CD and H categories. Thus, we have demonstrated that obese dogs, regardless of their valvular competency status, present high Pd values, suggesting an impaired propagation of atrial electrical impulse.
DOI: 10.7284/130915
title: ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) data collected during research cruise SP1826 using a Hawaii UHDAS instrument system onboard the platform RV Robert Gordon Sproul

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216034
title: Mixed nectar of imbu (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Camera) and mangaba ( Hancornia Speciosa Gomes): elaboration and quality evaluation

description: Abstract The objective was to elaborate three umbu and mangaba mixed nectar formulations, as well as to evaluate their microbiological, sensory, physicochemical and chemical characteristics. Before preparing the nectars, three brands of umbu pulp and two brands of mangaba pulps were physico-chemically evaluated (pH, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, ratio, vitamin C) and the total phenolics quantified. After choosing which pulp brands to use, the simple nectars (umbu or mangaba) were prepared, followed by a microbiological evaluation and prior sensory analysis to find the ideal sweetness. Subsequently, three formulations of the mixed nectar were prepared, where Formulation 1 was composed of 25% umbu and 25% mangaba, formulation 2 was composed of 20% umbu and 30% mangaba and formulation 3 was composed of 30% umbu and 20% mangaba, and the three formulations submitted to microbiological, sensory, physico-chemical and chemical evaluations. The nectar samples were microbiologically safe. The three formulations of mixed nectar showed the same acceptability with an acceptance rate above 70%. In addition, they presented the same total soluble solids and total phenolics contents and the same diphenyl-picryl-hydrazine radical sequestering activity. However, formulation 2 was the most indicated from a nutritional point of view, and formulation 3 the most suitable for commercial applications.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216034.v1
title: Mixed nectar of imbu (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Camera) and mangaba ( Hancornia Speciosa Gomes): elaboration and quality evaluation

description: Abstract The objective was to elaborate three umbu and mangaba mixed nectar formulations, as well as to evaluate their microbiological, sensory, physicochemical and chemical characteristics. Before preparing the nectars, three brands of umbu pulp and two brands of mangaba pulps were physico-chemically evaluated (pH, total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, ratio, vitamin C) and the total phenolics quantified. After choosing which pulp brands to use, the simple nectars (umbu or mangaba) were prepared, followed by a microbiological evaluation and prior sensory analysis to find the ideal sweetness. Subsequently, three formulations of the mixed nectar were prepared, where Formulation 1 was composed of 25% umbu and 25% mangaba, formulation 2 was composed of 20% umbu and 30% mangaba and formulation 3 was composed of 30% umbu and 20% mangaba, and the three formulations submitted to microbiological, sensory, physico-chemical and chemical evaluations. The nectar samples were microbiologically safe. The three formulations of mixed nectar showed the same acceptability with an acceptance rate above 70%. In addition, they presented the same total soluble solids and total phenolics contents and the same diphenyl-picryl-hydrazine radical sequestering activity. However, formulation 2 was the most indicated from a nutritional point of view, and formulation 3 the most suitable for commercial applications.
DOI: 10.7284/130919
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise SP1826 using a Garmin GPS-17HVS instrument system onboard the platform RV Robert Gordon Sproul

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216031
title: Sesame phyllody associated with a 16SrI-B phytoplasma, a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’-related strain, in Paraguay

description: ABSTRACT: Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) plants exhibiting symptoms of phyllody disease were observed in commercial fields in Paraguay. The symptoms were indicative of infection by phytoplasmas. Thus, the present study investigated the association between affected plants and phytoplasma, which was later analyzed using molecular and phylogenetic methods. Total DNA was extracted from symptomatic and asymptomatic plants and used in nested PCR assays using primers R16SN910601/R16SN011119 and R16F2n/16R2. Amplified products of 1.2 Kb revealed the presence of phytoplasma in all diseased plants, and electron microscopy confirmed the presence of phytoplasmas within phloem vessels. Nucleotide sequences from sesame phytoplasma shared 99 % similarity with phytoplasmas belonging to group 16SrI. Computer-simulated RFLP indicated that the detected phytoplasma is representative of the 16SrI-B, therefore, a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’-related strain. Phylogenetic analysis was in agreement with virtual RFLP. Our findings expand the current knowledge regarding distribution of representatives of the aster yellows group in a new agroecosystem and implicate sesame as a new host of 16SrI-B phytoplasma in Latin America.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216031.v1
title: Sesame phyllody associated with a 16SrI-B phytoplasma, a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’-related strain, in Paraguay

description: ABSTRACT: Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) plants exhibiting symptoms of phyllody disease were observed in commercial fields in Paraguay. The symptoms were indicative of infection by phytoplasmas. Thus, the present study investigated the association between affected plants and phytoplasma, which was later analyzed using molecular and phylogenetic methods. Total DNA was extracted from symptomatic and asymptomatic plants and used in nested PCR assays using primers R16SN910601/R16SN011119 and R16F2n/16R2. Amplified products of 1.2 Kb revealed the presence of phytoplasma in all diseased plants, and electron microscopy confirmed the presence of phytoplasmas within phloem vessels. Nucleotide sequences from sesame phytoplasma shared 99 % similarity with phytoplasmas belonging to group 16SrI. Computer-simulated RFLP indicated that the detected phytoplasma is representative of the 16SrI-B, therefore, a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’-related strain. Phylogenetic analysis was in agreement with virtual RFLP. Our findings expand the current knowledge regarding distribution of representatives of the aster yellows group in a new agroecosystem and implicate sesame as a new host of 16SrI-B phytoplasma in Latin America.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216022
title: Hot Pressing of Electrospun PVdF-CTFE Membranes as Separators for Lithium Batteries: a Delicate Balance Between Mechanical Properties and Retention

description: A systematic investigation of the effect of hot-pressing on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) - chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) electrospun membranes, intended as separators and substrate for the electrolyte of lithium batteries, has been carried out by means of dynamic mechanical analysis. Absorption and desorption gravimetric measurements and infrared spectroscopy have been also performed. In particular, the mechanical properties of the membranes have been measured as a function of hot pressing temperature and pressure in the range 20 - 120 °C and 0 - 4 kbar, finding an increase of about 30 times of the tensile modulus after pressing at the highest temperature and pressure. Moreover, the conductivity of hot pressed membranes swelled by an ionic liquid measured as a function of temperature between - 60 and + 70 °C practically superimposes on that of the unpressed membrane.
DOI: 10.7284/130920
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise SP1826 using a Ashtech ADU2 instrument system onboard the platform RV Robert Gordon Sproul

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216022.v1
title: Hot Pressing of Electrospun PVdF-CTFE Membranes as Separators for Lithium Batteries: a Delicate Balance Between Mechanical Properties and Retention

description: A systematic investigation of the effect of hot-pressing on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) - chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) electrospun membranes, intended as separators and substrate for the electrolyte of lithium batteries, has been carried out by means of dynamic mechanical analysis. Absorption and desorption gravimetric measurements and infrared spectroscopy have been also performed. In particular, the mechanical properties of the membranes have been measured as a function of hot pressing temperature and pressure in the range 20 - 120 °C and 0 - 4 kbar, finding an increase of about 30 times of the tensile modulus after pressing at the highest temperature and pressure. Moreover, the conductivity of hot pressed membranes swelled by an ionic liquid measured as a function of temperature between - 60 and + 70 °C practically superimposes on that of the unpressed membrane.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216016
title: The Behavior of CPW-Fed Sierpinski Curve Fractal Antenna

description: Abstract In this paper, the behavior of Coplanar Waveguide (CPW) fed SIERPINSKI curve fractal antenna is studied. The results show that there is a relationship between the iteration number and the resonance frequencies. With increase in the number of iteration the resonance frequency decreases with a constant ratio. The use of fractal structures to design antennas makes them more miniaturized. The simulated results obtained from CADFEKO a Method of Moments (MoM) model based Solver and measurement using Vector Network Analyzer Anritsu MS2026C are in good agreement.
DOI: 10.7284/130921
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise SP1826 using a Furuno GP-150 instrument system onboard the platform RV Robert Gordon Sproul

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7216013
title: Using palynological evidence from royal jelly to mediate the spread of Paenibacillus larvae in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Royal jelly may contain pollen grains and their presence can be used to determine the phytogeographical origin of the product. This study analyzed the phytogeographical origin of commercial royal jelly samples from São Paulo State, tested as part of the Brazilian Federal Inspection System (SIF), found to be contaminated with spores of the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae, that causes the American Foulbrood Disease. The pollen grains of Castanea had the highest total percentage, with lower percentages of Cirsium/Carduus, Cistus, Parthenocissus, Prunus, Quercus, Robinia, Scrophulariaceae, Taraxacum, Tilia, among others. This pollen spectrum is incompatible with royal jelly samples produced in Brazil. The pollen spectrum resembled that of an imported product, compatible with the Northern Hemisphere origin. Brazilian legislation does not require the phytogeographic origin of imported bee products to be analyzed by palynological procedures, but it is mandatory to have a certificate issued by the country of origin attesting the absence of pathogens, monitored with the objective of preventing the exotic diseases from entering Brazil. Palynology, therefore, proved to be fundamental in detecting imports of this contaminated batches.