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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792055.v1
title: Outcome of adjuvant chemotherapy with lomustine, vinblastine and chlorambucil on management of canine mast cell tumour of high to intermediate risk

description: ABSTRACT In spite of the many available protocols, the use of chemotherapy for the management of canine mast cell tumours (MCT) remains empirical, and there is lack of criteria for the choice of protocol and definition of patients who may benefit from treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the outcome of dogs with MCT after adjuvant chemotherapy according to the risk of recurrence or metastasis proposed on the literature. This prospective study included 89 followed up dogs with prognosis assesment including clinical, histological, immunohistochemical and genetic features of canine MCT. Patients were grouped according to risk of recurrence and metastasis and recommended treatment with lomustine followed by chlorambucil if considered at high-risk, or vinblastine followed by chlorambucil if a patient was at intermediate risk. Outcome was defined by disease-free interval (DFI) and overall survival (OS) estimated by Kaplan-Meier curve. Adjuvant lomustine was useful for control of canine MCT of high-risk of recurrence or metastasis, but only when sequentially associated to chlorambucil with a DFI of 686 days and not reached OS. There was no difference in outcome in the intermediate-risk group despite choosen treatment. Patients at intermediate-to-low risk may not require adjuvant treatments, even in the absence of free surgical margins.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792052
title: Measurements of femoral angles, femur length, and hip width in cat radiographs

description: ABSTRACT Femoral angle, femur length, and hip width were measured in radiographs of 92 intact domestic cats, males and females of mixed breed from the Center for Zoonosis Control of the Federal District. The animals showed no trauma, orthopedic diseases or angular deformities and had closed physeal lines. Accordingly, we measured aLPFA (anatomical lateral proximal femoral angle, aLDFA (anatomical lateral distal femoral angle), mLPFA (mechanical lateral proximal femoral angle), mLDFA (mechanical lateral distal femoral angle), IA (femoral inclination angle), FL (femur length) and HW (hip width) using ventrodorsal radiographs, with both hindlimbs in a single exposure to an X-ray beam centered on the hip. The mean values of the variables were: mLPFA: 82.5±3.62°; aLPFA: 80.1±4.29°; mLDFA: 96.1±3.51° (males) and 97.3±2.05° (females); aLDFA: 94,3±3.43°; IA: 136.6±3.86°; FL: 12.9±0.55cm (males) and 13.4±0.66cm (females); and HW: 3.1cm±0.23 (males) and 3.5±0.26cm (females). These values will serve as a reference for the diagnosis of angular deformities and as support for planning corrective osteotomies in domestic cats.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792052.v1
title: Measurements of femoral angles, femur length, and hip width in cat radiographs

description: ABSTRACT Femoral angle, femur length, and hip width were measured in radiographs of 92 intact domestic cats, males and females of mixed breed from the Center for Zoonosis Control of the Federal District. The animals showed no trauma, orthopedic diseases or angular deformities and had closed physeal lines. Accordingly, we measured aLPFA (anatomical lateral proximal femoral angle, aLDFA (anatomical lateral distal femoral angle), mLPFA (mechanical lateral proximal femoral angle), mLDFA (mechanical lateral distal femoral angle), IA (femoral inclination angle), FL (femur length) and HW (hip width) using ventrodorsal radiographs, with both hindlimbs in a single exposure to an X-ray beam centered on the hip. The mean values of the variables were: mLPFA: 82.5±3.62°; aLPFA: 80.1±4.29°; mLDFA: 96.1±3.51° (males) and 97.3±2.05° (females); aLDFA: 94,3±3.43°; IA: 136.6±3.86°; FL: 12.9±0.55cm (males) and 13.4±0.66cm (females); and HW: 3.1cm±0.23 (males) and 3.5±0.26cm (females). These values will serve as a reference for the diagnosis of angular deformities and as support for planning corrective osteotomies in domestic cats.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792049
title: Gamma radiation treatment applied to microbial decontamination of products derived from eggs collected from the retail market in São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT The quality of products derived from eggs depends on the quality of the raw material source and the industrial production. The contamination by fungi and bacteria can occur after exposure of the product in the retail market. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of 60 samples of derivated egg products and evaluate the effects of gamma radiation of cobalt-60, using the dose of 5 and 10 kGy, for decontamination of products collected in the retail market in the São Paulo city. The bacterial count was performed by the most probable number (MPN) and the fungal counts by serial dilution after plating surface. It was observed a decrease in the humidity and water activity (Aw) values of irradiated whole egg powder and white egg powder samples (p&lt;0.05), but there was no significant change in the pH of the same samples irradiated with 5 and 10 kGy (p&gt;0.05). In the powdered yolk the values of pH and Aw presented a significant difference (p&lt;0.05), but no significant difference in the humidity values of 5 and 10 kGy irradiated samples (p&gt;0.05). Effective microbial sterilization of all products occurred at the dose of 10 kGy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792049.v1
title: Gamma radiation treatment applied to microbial decontamination of products derived from eggs collected from the retail market in São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT The quality of products derived from eggs depends on the quality of the raw material source and the industrial production. The contamination by fungi and bacteria can occur after exposure of the product in the retail market. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of 60 samples of derivated egg products and evaluate the effects of gamma radiation of cobalt-60, using the dose of 5 and 10 kGy, for decontamination of products collected in the retail market in the São Paulo city. The bacterial count was performed by the most probable number (MPN) and the fungal counts by serial dilution after plating surface. It was observed a decrease in the humidity and water activity (Aw) values of irradiated whole egg powder and white egg powder samples (p&lt;0.05), but there was no significant change in the pH of the same samples irradiated with 5 and 10 kGy (p&gt;0.05). In the powdered yolk the values of pH and Aw presented a significant difference (p&lt;0.05), but no significant difference in the humidity values of 5 and 10 kGy irradiated samples (p&gt;0.05). Effective microbial sterilization of all products occurred at the dose of 10 kGy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792040
title: Diatoms from distinct habitats of a highly heterogeneous reservoir, Billings Complex, southeastern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT A diatom survey was carried out in the largest reservoir of the city of São Paulo. Twenty-four phytoplankton, 15 periphyton, and 12 surface sediment samples covering a gradient of trophic states were collected in 2009 and 2010. Overall, 67 taxa were sampled (60 species and varieties and seven identified at the genus level). Four species are new records to Brazil (Stephanodiscus minutulus, Fragilaria aquaplus, F. perminuta and Ulnaria ferefusiformis), and beyond those, six others are new records to the State of São Paulo. Periphyton accounted for the highest number of species (68.6%) and exclusive taxa (21). The eutrophic and natural mesotrophic regions presented the highest number of species (46 and 41 taxa, respectively), contrasting with the hypereutrophic and artificial mesotrophic regions (22 taxa each). Present findings highlight that the local biodiversity can be directly influenced by the type of habitat analyzed, and different habitats should be included for improving the knowledge of local biodiversity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792040.v1
title: Diatoms from distinct habitats of a highly heterogeneous reservoir, Billings Complex, southeastern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT A diatom survey was carried out in the largest reservoir of the city of São Paulo. Twenty-four phytoplankton, 15 periphyton, and 12 surface sediment samples covering a gradient of trophic states were collected in 2009 and 2010. Overall, 67 taxa were sampled (60 species and varieties and seven identified at the genus level). Four species are new records to Brazil (Stephanodiscus minutulus, Fragilaria aquaplus, F. perminuta and Ulnaria ferefusiformis), and beyond those, six others are new records to the State of São Paulo. Periphyton accounted for the highest number of species (68.6%) and exclusive taxa (21). The eutrophic and natural mesotrophic regions presented the highest number of species (46 and 41 taxa, respectively), contrasting with the hypereutrophic and artificial mesotrophic regions (22 taxa each). Present findings highlight that the local biodiversity can be directly influenced by the type of habitat analyzed, and different habitats should be included for improving the knowledge of local biodiversity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792034
title: Selection of autochtone probiotic for Astyanax bimaculatus

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to isolate native lactic acid bacteria of yellow tail lambari (Astyanax bimaculatus) and evaluate their effect on host microbiota and gut morphology, as well as survival after experimental challenge. The isolated bacterial strains were evaluated for their inhibition against pathogenic bacterial strains in vitro, and the strain with highest inhibitory ability was molecularly identified as Lactobacillus spp. For in vivo testing, eighty fish were distributed in ten tanks equipped with a recirculation system. The experimental units were divided into two treatments: fish fed with Lactobacillus spp. supplement and fish fed an unsupplemented diet (control). After 30 days, guts from three fish from each experimental unit were pooled for microbiological and histological analysis. The other five fish were inoculated with 2.1x104CFU.mL-1 of Aeromonas hydrophila to evaluate survival after 24h. Lambaris fed with the probiotic diet had a lower count of Vibrios spp., Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococcus spp., and a higher count of lactic acid bacteria compared to control treatment, as well as, increased length, width and perimeter of intestinal villi, as well as higher survival rate (16.2%) after experimental challenge compared to the unsupplemented group. The results show that the Lactobacillus spp. used has effect probiotic for yellow tail lambari.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792034.v1
title: Selection of autochtone probiotic for Astyanax bimaculatus

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to isolate native lactic acid bacteria of yellow tail lambari (Astyanax bimaculatus) and evaluate their effect on host microbiota and gut morphology, as well as survival after experimental challenge. The isolated bacterial strains were evaluated for their inhibition against pathogenic bacterial strains in vitro, and the strain with highest inhibitory ability was molecularly identified as Lactobacillus spp. For in vivo testing, eighty fish were distributed in ten tanks equipped with a recirculation system. The experimental units were divided into two treatments: fish fed with Lactobacillus spp. supplement and fish fed an unsupplemented diet (control). After 30 days, guts from three fish from each experimental unit were pooled for microbiological and histological analysis. The other five fish were inoculated with 2.1x104CFU.mL-1 of Aeromonas hydrophila to evaluate survival after 24h. Lambaris fed with the probiotic diet had a lower count of Vibrios spp., Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococcus spp., and a higher count of lactic acid bacteria compared to control treatment, as well as, increased length, width and perimeter of intestinal villi, as well as higher survival rate (16.2%) after experimental challenge compared to the unsupplemented group. The results show that the Lactobacillus spp. used has effect probiotic for yellow tail lambari.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792031
title: Physicochemical Compatibility of Agrochemical Mixtures in Spray Tanks for Paddy Field Rice Crops

description: ABSTRACT: The use of pesticide mixtures constitutes a relatively common practice in rice crops. Thus, the aim of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical interaction among different pesticide tank mixes for use in paddy field rice. The study has followed technical standards specified in ABNT [Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (Brazilian National Standards Organization)] NBR [Norma Brasileira Regulamentadora (Brazilian Regulatory Standard)] NBR 13875:2014 for the assessment of physicochemical compatibility by means of a dynamic technique. Treatments consisted of mixtures of 12 pesticides, which constituted 16 treatments, six of which are composed by mixing herbicides, six by mixing herbicide and insecticide, one by mixing fungicides, and three by mixing fungicide and insecticide. Tank mixtures among herbicides Clincher® + Ricer®, Clincher® + Kifix®, Clincher® + Imazethapyr Plus Nortox®, Clincher® + Ricer® + Kifix®, Clincher® + Ricer® + Sirius® 250 CS, Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Basagran® 600, between herbicides and insecticides Clincher® + Ricer® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Kifix® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Ricer® + Kifix® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Ricer® + Sirius® 250 CS + Arrivo® 200 EC, Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Basagran® 600 + Arrivo® 200 EC, among fungicides Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS, and between fungicides and insecticides Bim® 750 BR + Actara® 250 WG, Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS + Actara® 250 WG, and Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS + Talisman® did not present any physicochemical change in the spray mix and are therefore compatible to be used in mixtures in the spray tank in plant treatments in rice crops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792031.v1
title: Physicochemical Compatibility of Agrochemical Mixtures in Spray Tanks for Paddy Field Rice Crops

description: ABSTRACT: The use of pesticide mixtures constitutes a relatively common practice in rice crops. Thus, the aim of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical interaction among different pesticide tank mixes for use in paddy field rice. The study has followed technical standards specified in ABNT [Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (Brazilian National Standards Organization)] NBR [Norma Brasileira Regulamentadora (Brazilian Regulatory Standard)] NBR 13875:2014 for the assessment of physicochemical compatibility by means of a dynamic technique. Treatments consisted of mixtures of 12 pesticides, which constituted 16 treatments, six of which are composed by mixing herbicides, six by mixing herbicide and insecticide, one by mixing fungicides, and three by mixing fungicide and insecticide. Tank mixtures among herbicides Clincher® + Ricer®, Clincher® + Kifix®, Clincher® + Imazethapyr Plus Nortox®, Clincher® + Ricer® + Kifix®, Clincher® + Ricer® + Sirius® 250 CS, Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Basagran® 600, between herbicides and insecticides Clincher® + Ricer® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Kifix® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Ricer® + Kifix® + Arrivo® 200 EC, Clincher® + Ricer® + Sirius® 250 CS + Arrivo® 200 EC, Imazethapyr Plus Nortox® + Basagran® 600 + Arrivo® 200 EC, among fungicides Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS, and between fungicides and insecticides Bim® 750 BR + Actara® 250 WG, Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS + Actara® 250 WG, and Alterne® + Bim® 750 BR + Priori® 250 CS + Talisman® did not present any physicochemical change in the spray mix and are therefore compatible to be used in mixtures in the spray tank in plant treatments in rice crops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792028
title: Suppression of Maize (Zea mays) Seedling Growth by Invasive Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) Residues

description: ABSTRACT: To investigate the allelopathic influence of soil incorporated plant residues of alligatorweed on emergence and seedling growth of maize (Zea mays), an experiment was conducted under laboratory conditions in the 2014-15 period. The effect of soil amended with whole plant residues of alligatorweed at different concentrations (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% on w/w basis) was compared with residue free soil (control). Emergence traits, such as emergence percentage, time to 50% emergence, mean emergence time and emergence index were negatively influenced by weed residue incorporation as compared with weed residue free soil. Alligatorweed residues also exerted a pronounced negative influence on root and shoot lengths, root and shoot dry weights and seedling vigor index of the maize crop. The results revealed that the inhibitory effect was directly proportional to the increasing concentrations (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5%) of the weed residues as compared to control treatment. It was observed that soil infested with 4% and 5% residues of alligatorweed caused a maximum reduction in emergence (76-87%), root and shoot lengths (58-73% and 42-61%), root and shoot dry weights (49-58% and 40-48%) and seedling vigor index (87-95%) of the maize crop. Chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid, trans-4-hydroxy 3-methoxy cinnamic acid, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, querceitin and syringic acid were identified as water soluble phenolics in alligatorweed residue soil saturated solution. This study indicates that the allelopathic potential of alligatorweed may play an important role in suppressing maize seedling growth.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792028.v1
title: Suppression of Maize (Zea mays) Seedling Growth by Invasive Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) Residues

description: ABSTRACT: To investigate the allelopathic influence of soil incorporated plant residues of alligatorweed on emergence and seedling growth of maize (Zea mays), an experiment was conducted under laboratory conditions in the 2014-15 period. The effect of soil amended with whole plant residues of alligatorweed at different concentrations (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% on w/w basis) was compared with residue free soil (control). Emergence traits, such as emergence percentage, time to 50% emergence, mean emergence time and emergence index were negatively influenced by weed residue incorporation as compared with weed residue free soil. Alligatorweed residues also exerted a pronounced negative influence on root and shoot lengths, root and shoot dry weights and seedling vigor index of the maize crop. The results revealed that the inhibitory effect was directly proportional to the increasing concentrations (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5%) of the weed residues as compared to control treatment. It was observed that soil infested with 4% and 5% residues of alligatorweed caused a maximum reduction in emergence (76-87%), root and shoot lengths (58-73% and 42-61%), root and shoot dry weights (49-58% and 40-48%) and seedling vigor index (87-95%) of the maize crop. Chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid, trans-4-hydroxy 3-methoxy cinnamic acid, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, querceitin and syringic acid were identified as water soluble phenolics in alligatorweed residue soil saturated solution. This study indicates that the allelopathic potential of alligatorweed may play an important role in suppressing maize seedling growth.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792022
title: Impact of Plant Population and Weed Control Methods on the Growth, Yield and Economic Potential of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Cultivation

description: ABSTRACT: Sugarcane industries are faced with the challenges of reduced cane yield due to inability to ascertain an appropriate sugarcane planting density. Field trials were conducted at Bacita, southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria to examine appropriate planting density and weed control method that can minimize weed infestation in sugarcane field and give an optimum cane yield to improve the economic status of the sugarcane farming community. The experiment was established as a randomized complete block design in a split-plot arrangement with three replications. The main plot constituted four planting populations (43,200, 64,800, 86,400 and 108,800) plants ha-1 while the sub-plot consisted of six weed control practices (weedy check, pre-emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + three supplementary hoe weeding (SHW), post emergence application of ametryn at 3.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + two SHW., post emergence application of dicamba at 0.5 kg a.i. ha-1 + two SHW., pre emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + post emergence application of 2.4-D at 3.0 kg a.e. ha-1 and monthly hoe weeding). The study revealed that fifteen weed species were encountered as the most prevalent weed species in sugarcane ecology. Plant population of 108,800 plants ha-1 had the lowest weed seedlings population with highest cane yield (216.03 tons ha-1), production efficiency of 9.20% and benefit cost ratio of US$ 9.86 on every US$ 1 spent. This study concludes that, the adoption of 86,400-108,800 plants ha-1 of sugarcane and pre emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + three SHW (for small scale growers) or pre emergence application of Terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + post emergence application of 2.4-D at 3.0 kg a.e. ha-1 for the commercial estates will minimize weed infestation and make sugarcane cultivation a profitable venture.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792022.v1
title: Impact of Plant Population and Weed Control Methods on the Growth, Yield and Economic Potential of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) Cultivation

description: ABSTRACT: Sugarcane industries are faced with the challenges of reduced cane yield due to inability to ascertain an appropriate sugarcane planting density. Field trials were conducted at Bacita, southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria to examine appropriate planting density and weed control method that can minimize weed infestation in sugarcane field and give an optimum cane yield to improve the economic status of the sugarcane farming community. The experiment was established as a randomized complete block design in a split-plot arrangement with three replications. The main plot constituted four planting populations (43,200, 64,800, 86,400 and 108,800) plants ha-1 while the sub-plot consisted of six weed control practices (weedy check, pre-emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + three supplementary hoe weeding (SHW), post emergence application of ametryn at 3.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + two SHW., post emergence application of dicamba at 0.5 kg a.i. ha-1 + two SHW., pre emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + post emergence application of 2.4-D at 3.0 kg a.e. ha-1 and monthly hoe weeding). The study revealed that fifteen weed species were encountered as the most prevalent weed species in sugarcane ecology. Plant population of 108,800 plants ha-1 had the lowest weed seedlings population with highest cane yield (216.03 tons ha-1), production efficiency of 9.20% and benefit cost ratio of US$ 9.86 on every US$ 1 spent. This study concludes that, the adoption of 86,400-108,800 plants ha-1 of sugarcane and pre emergence application of terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + three SHW (for small scale growers) or pre emergence application of Terbuthylazine at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 + post emergence application of 2.4-D at 3.0 kg a.e. ha-1 for the commercial estates will minimize weed infestation and make sugarcane cultivation a profitable venture.