Iron distribution through the developmental stages of Medicago truncatula nodules.

Paramount to symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) is the synthesis of a number of metalloenzymes that use iron as a critical component of their catalytical core. Since this process is carried out by endosymbiotic rhizobia living in legume root nodules, the mechanisms involved in iron delivery to the rhizobia-containing cells are critical for SNF. In order to gain insight into iron transport to the nodule, we have used synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence to determine the spatio-temporal distribution of this metal in nodules of the legume Medicago truncatula with hitherto unattained sensitivity and resolution. The data support a model in which iron is released from the vasculature into the apoplast of the infection/differentiation zone of the nodule (zone II). The infected cell subsequently takes up this apoplastic iron and delivers it to the symbiosome and the secretory system to synthesize ferroproteins. Upon senescence, iron is relocated to the vasculature to be reused by the shoot. These observations highlight the important role of yet to be discovered metal transporters in iron compartmentalization in the nodule and in the recovery of an essential and scarce nutrient for flowering and seed production.

MtNramp1 mediates iron import in rhizobia-infected Medicago truncatula cells.

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation is a process that requires relatively high quantities of iron provided by the host legume. Using synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence, we have determined that this iron is released from the vasculature into the apoplast of zone II of M. truncatula nodules. This overlaps with the distribution of MtNramp1, a plasma membrane iron importer. The importance of MtNramp1 in iron transport for nitrogen fixation is indicated by the 60% reduction of nitrogenase activity observed in knock-down lines, most likely due to deficient incorporation of this essential metal cofactor at the necessary levels.

Desarrollo de una interfaz para controlar por voz la aplicación móvil de mensajería Telegram

La aparición de los smartphones, trajo consigo el desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles de mensajería instantánea. Estas aplicaciones aprovechan la infraestructura de las redes de datos para enviar los mensajes de unos dispositivos a otros, lo que supone la posibilidad de enviar mensajes ilimitados a bajo coste. Hoy en día lo inusual es ver a alguna persona que haga uso de los antiguos mensajes de texto o sms (Short Message Service), que además llevan el coste de comunicación definido por las distintas operadoras. Tanto ha sido su auge que se ha convertido en uno de los principales medios de comunicación tanto en el ámbito personal como empresarial. Desafortunadamente, cada vez son más los conductores que hacen uso de las aplicaciones de mensajería para enviar y recibir mensajes mientras conducen, a pesar de que su uso está totalmente prohibido y penado por la ley. Por este motivo, en este proyecto se propone la modificación de la aplicación de mensajería Telegram, que permite controlar el env´ıo y recepción de mensajes únicamente utilizando la voz, evitando así cualquier tipo de distracci´on ocasionada por la interacción táctil con el dispositivo. Esta idea propuesta en el proyecto puede ayudar a reducir el número de accidentes ocasionados por este tipo de distracciones al volante, así como las posibles multas e incidentes que pueda ocasionar el uso del móvil durante la conducción. ---ABSTRACT---The emergence of smartphones, fostered the development of mobile instant messaging applications. These applications take advantage of the infrastructure of data networks to send messages between devices with almost no additional cost attached to it. Today you will hardly be able to find a person who makes use of the old text messages or sms (Short Message Service), and therefore bears the cost of communication defined by the respective operators. This boom has been such that it has become one of the main communication methods or channels in both the personal and work environments. Unfortunately, more and more drivers use messaging applications to send and receive messages while they are driving, even though its use is strictly prohibited and punished by law. Therefore our objective is to modify the existing messaging application Telegram allowing interaction with the mobile device by only using the user’s voice to send and receive messages, avoiding any distractions that any tactile interaction with the device could cause. The aim is to significantly try to reduce accidents caused while driving, as well as to avoid any related potential fines and incidents that may result from use of mobile phone while driving.