Genetic variability in S(1) families from different maize populations.

Genetic variability in S(1) families from different maize populations. The objectives of the present work were directed towards the study of genetic: variablilty In seven maize populations with a broad genetic base, as a guide for population improvement. The field evaluation was conducted in completely randomized blocks, at one location (Anhembi, Sao Paulo state) with different groups, of S(1) families Obtained from seven populations (GO-D: dent type, GO-F: flint type, GO-L: long car, GO-G: thick Car; and composites G3, G4 and GO-S). Estimates were obtained for genetic variance (progeny mean basis), phenotypic variance of families means, and coefficient of heritability (broad sense) for progeny means. Estimates of heritability were high for Car weight (0,89 to 0.94), car length (0.77 to 0.88) and car diameter (0.77 to 0.92); and lower for plant height (0.58 to 0.80) and Car height (0.54 to 0.84), thus showing the high Potential of the populations for recurrent selection based oil S, families. Ear yield in the base populations used as controls varied front 11,200 kg ha(-1) (GO-D) to 12,800 kg ha(-1) (G3). The means of S(1) families varied from 6,070 kg ha(-1) (GO-F) to 7,380 kg ha(-1) (G4); the Inbreeding depression in S(1) Families varied front 37.5% (G4) to 48.0% (G3) relative to the non-inbred population.

Stereoselective synthesis of the dolastatin units by organotrifluoroborates additions to alpha-amino aldehydes

Dolastatin units were synthesized from the 1,2-addition reactions of potassium allyl or crotyltrifluoroborate salts to aldehyde derivatives from natural amino acids. The reactions were carried out in presence of a phase-transfer catalyst in a biphasic medium at room temperature and excellent yields (>89-93%) and stereoselective (>90:10 to 98:2) were obtained. The dolastatin units 8 and 14a-b were obtained after three steps in good overall yields (50-62%). (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Homocoupling reactions of alkynes, alkenes and alkyl compounds

FAPESP[07/5904-2]

Synthesis of 2-Aryl- and 2,5-Diarylfurans and Thiophenes by Suzuki-Miyaura Reactions Using Potassium Trifluoroborate Salts and Heteroaryltellurides

The Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction of 2-(butyltellanyl) or 2,5-bis-(butyltellanyl)furans and thiophenes with potassium aryltrifluoroborate salts catalyzed by palladium afforded 2-aryl- or 2,5-diaryl-furans and thiophenes in moderate to good yields.

Effect of argon purity on mechanical properties, microstructure and fracture mode of commercially pure (cp) Ti and Ti-6Al-4V alloys for ceramometal dental prostheses

Provision of an inert gas atmosphere with high-purity argon gas is recommended for preventing titanium castings from contamination although the effects of the level of argon purity on the mechanical properties and the clinical performance of Ti castings have not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of argon purity on the mechanical properties and microstructure of commercially pure (cp) Ti and Ti-6Al-4V alloys. The castings were made using either high-purity and/or industrial argon gas. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS), proportional limit (PL), elongation (EL) and microhardness (VHN) at different depths were evaluated. The microstructure of the alloys was also revealed and the fracture mode was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The data from the mechanical tests and hardness were subjected to a two-and three-way ANOVA and Tukey`s test (alpha = 0.05). The mean values of mechanical properties were not affected by the argon gas purity. Higher UTS, PL and VHN, and lower EL were observed for Ti-6Al-4V. The microhardness was not influenced by the argon gas purity. The industrial argon gas can be used to cast cp Ti and Ti-6Al-4V.

Divergência entre genótipos de soja, cultivados em várzea irrigada

A divergência genética é um dos mais importantes parâmetros avaliados por melhoristas de plantas, na fase inicial de um programa de melhoramento genético. Diante disso, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar, por meio de técnicas multivariadas, a divergência genética entre 48 genótipos de soja, cultivados em várzea irrigada no Estado do Tocantins, com o intuito de identificar as combinações mais promissoras para produzir recombinações superiores, tanto destinados a produção de óleo e farelo, como do grupo especial, destinados ao consumo humano. O experimento foi conduzido no município de Formoso do Araguaia, TO, em cultivo de várzea irrigada na entressafra de 2010. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Verificou-se variabilidade entre os genótipos testados. Os resultados dos métodos de agrupamento de Tocher, UPGMA e Variáveis Canônicas foram concordantes entre si e detectaram quatro grupos distintos. As seguintes hibridações são promissoras para produção de grãos de soja destinados a óleo e farelo: M-Soy 8766, M-Soy 9144, A 7002 e M-Soy 9056 com Amaralina e cruzamentos entre M-Soy 8766, M-Soy 9144 e Amaralina com BRSMG 790A, BRS 257, BRS 216 e BRS 213 e são indicados visando a genótipos de soja especiais para alimentação humana.

Foam as a geometer

Foams are found everywhere: in nature, in technology, in our home. They are examples of cellular materials: assemblies or clusters of cells (from Latin cella: a small compartment or enclosed region) packed together so that they fill space without gaps. Foams come in different kinds. Ordinary liquid foam is an experimental system that solves some difficult geometry problems.

Seventeen years of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in a Southern Brazilian municipality

We reviewed the records of 151 patients diagnosed with American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) from 1993 to 2009 in the municipality of Japura, Paraná, Brazil. Gender, age, occupation, place of residence, location of lesions, type and number of lesions were analyzed. The prevalence rate of ACL was 11.5/10,000 hab, of which 84.7% were male, 58.3% lived in rural area and 49.0% were farmers. The most frequent age group was between 30 to 39 years (26.6%). Skin lesions occurred in 92.7% of the patients with predominance in the lower limbs (23.9%) and 49.1% of the records did not include the number of lesions location due to incomplete filling. A single ulceration was present in 44.4%. Japurá is an endemic area for ACL, requiring public actions and preventive education.

PHLEBOTOMINE SANDFLIES IN RURAL LOCATIONS IN THE STATE OF PARANA, SOUTHERN BRAZIL

SUMMARYThis study reports the fauna and frequency of sandflies in domestic animal shelters, residences and other ecotopes in rural areas of the municipality of Bandeirantes, Paraná State. Sandflies were collected twice in eight rural villages by using Falcon traps from 8pm to 6am in 2008. In these localities 4,790 sandflies were collected, which were represented by ten sandfly species, prevailing of Nyssomyia neivai and Nyssomyia whitmani species. It was observed that animal shelters are the domestic ecotopes where there is the greatest frequency of these insects. The localities where the collections were made had the environmental characteristics that allow the persistence of transmission of parasites from the American tegumentary leishmaniasis. Although the fauna and the behavior of sandflies species are similar in different localities, the method of controlling these insects should be adjusted to the environmental characteristics of each one of the most diverse endemic areas of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in the municipalities of Paraná State.

O Santuário de Santa Bárbara de Padrões – uma Perspectiva Religiosa e Artística na Lusitânia dos Séculos I a III d. C.

Dissertação apresentada para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em História da Arte – Área de especialização em História da Arte da Antiguidade

Detection of Leishmania (Viannia) DNA in leucocytes from the blood of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis

ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a serious and global public health issue, with the potential of developing a mucosal form, occurring as subclinical cases, and showing recurrence despite previous treatment.METHODS:Polymorphonuclear and mononuclear DNA obtained from 49 patients was subjected to polymerase chain reaction for detection of Leishmania (Viannia).RESULTS:DNA was detected in mononuclear cells from two patients with active primary lesions positive for CL, with infection periods of 3 and 6 months, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:The DNA of Leishmania (Viannia) indicates probable parasite dissemination possibly explaining subclinical case emergence, lesion recurrence, and mucosal lesion appearance.

Avaluació d’un nou protocol MAC per IEEE 802.11 en un entorn multicel·lular exterior

Estudi realitzat a partir d’una estada al laboratori LSR (Logiciels, Systèmes, Réseaux) – IMAG a Grenoble, França, entre els mesos de setembre del 2005 i febrer del 2006. El grup de recerca Drakkar d’aquest laboratori va desenvolupar un nou mecanisme d’accés al medi per a xarxes d’àrea local sense fils (WLAN) anomenat Idle Sense. S’ha avaluat aquest mecanisme en entorns cel·lulars i s’ha comparat del seu comportament amb l’estàndard IEEE 802.11 DCF mitjançant la implementació en un simulador. En els entorns cel·lulars es troben condicions de transmissió molt allunyades de les ideals, i de les analitzades fins al moment, que consisteixen en escenaris formats per una única cel·la aïllada. Per aquest motiu, primer s’ha estudiat els mecanismes d’accés al medi d’Idle Sense en una cel·la i en condicions de transmissió adverses. Després, s’ha estudiat en entorns multicel·lulars, on les comunicacions entre estacions es veuen influenciades pel problema de solapament de cel·les i per les interferències provocades per les transmissions d’estacions d’altres cel·les. També s’ha comparat els resultats obtinguts amb el comportament d’IEEE 802.11 DCF i d’altres propostes de millora: Asymptotically Optimal Backoff (AOB) i Slow Decrease. Finalment, s’ha realitzat una modificació sobre Idle Sense, que s’ha anomenat Weighted Idle Sense, que resulta més adecuat per a treballar en xarxes d’àrea local sense fils en mode infraestructura.

Hidrogen, pesent i futur de l'energia

Treball de recerca realitzat per un alumne d’ensenyament secundari i guardonat amb un Premi CIRIT per fomentar l'esperit científic del Jovent l’any 2006. L’hidrogen és provable que sigui el nou vector energètic, però queden importants dificultats tècniques i tecnològiques per a la seva producció i distribució a gran escala. A partir de l'estudi d'una pila d'hidrogen, s’exposa una visió general de l'estat d'aquest nou sistema de transport d'energia, dels diversos mitjans de producció transport i d'aprofitament d'aquest element i, finalment, es presenta una visió de les línies d'investigació i dels projectes que s'estan desenvolupant arreu del món. Es mostra un estudi detallat sobre un sistema de producció, basat en un electrolitzador, una cel•la fotoelèctrica, i en una pila d'hidrogen PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane).

Léxico y variación: las denominaciones de las partes del ojo

En el presente trabajo de investigación se analizan las características etimológicas, semánticas y dialectales del léxico de las partes del ojo a partir de las informaciones léxicas que atesoran los atlas lingüísticos del español, catalán y gallego elaborados en la Península Ibérica. Se estudian individualmente las diferentes designaciones que en las distintas zonas lingüísticas de la Península se recogen en los mapas de cinco conceptos referidos al ojo (la ‘ceja’, el ‘párpado’, la ‘pestaña’, la ‘pupila’ y la ‘esclerótica’). Finalmente, se analizan los resultados extraídos desde un punto de vista lexicológico para cada uno de los conceptos con el fin de obtener una visión general de las propiedades más relevantes del léxico de este campo semántico. ------------ En el present treball d’investigació s’analitzen les característiques etimològiques, semàntiques i dialectals del lèxic de les parts de l’ull a partir de les informacions lèxiques que contenen els atles lingüístics de l’espanyol, del català i del gallec elaborats a la Península Ibèrica. S’estudien individualment les diverses denominacions que en les diferents zones lingüístiques de la Península es recullen en els mapes de cinc conceptes relatius a l’ull (la ‘cella’, la ‘parpella’, la ‘pestanya’, la ‘pupil•la’ i l’’escleròtica’). Finalment, s’analitzen els resultats obtinguts des d’un punt de vista lexicològic per a cadascun dels conceptes amb l’objectiu d’obtenir una visió general de les propietats més rellevants del lèxic d’aquest camp semàntic.

Disseny d'un acoblador direccional amb metamaterials

En aquest treball es descriu el disseny d’un acoblador direccional en anell de 1.5λ, habitualment anomenat rat-race, mitjançant metamaterials. S’utilitza una línia microstrip amb gap capacitiu en sèrie i una cel·la left-handed basada en un ressonador d’anells oberts complementari (CSRR), fent així possible una reducció de la longitud de la línia de 270º en un factor 5. Gràcies a aquesta disminució de longitud, l’àrea del dispositiu és 4 vegades menor que la del rat-race convencional. La mesura mostra que el comportament és el desitjat a la freqüència d’operació.