El cultivo de maní en Córdoba

La demanda formulada por la Institución Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria (UNRC) expresa una necesidad relacionada con su actividad prioritaria, la formación profesional en el campo de la ingeniería agronómica. Es decir, su tarea educativa. El objeto de este proyecto está en función de de esa actividad y procura resolver una vacancia de material bibliográfico sobre una temática de relevancia provincial al abordar un cultivo de características típicamente regionales. Es la provincia de Córdoba donde se localiza más del 95% de la superficie cultivada con maní de Argentina, y es también el ámbito donde se asientan y desarrollan todos los eslabones de la cadena de valor (provisión de insumos y servicios, provisión de maquinaria y equipamiento, comercialización, industrilización y exportación) de este producto alimenticio para el hombre. Es también en Córdoba donde se localizan la mayoría de los grupos de investigadores que abordan diferentes aspectos de este sistema productivo, vinculados mayoritariamente a las instituciones públicas (universidades de gestión pública y privada -UNRC, UNC, UCC, UNVM, UESXXI-, insitutos de investigación y experimentación -INTA, IFFIVE, Ceprocor-) y privadas (empresas, asociaciones de profesionales -CAM, CIA, CIAPC-), entre otras. Las universidades radicadas en la provincia de Córdoba son el ámbito donde se concentra la demanda cuantitativa más relevante, referida a los estudiantes de las carreras de grado y postgrado quienes conforman los destinatarios del producto de este proyecto. A ellos, se agregan también los profesionales ingenieros agrónomos que desempeñan sus actividades en los diferentes eslabones de esta cadena de valor y requieren de permente actualización de sus conocimientos. En este sentido, la Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria (UNRC) viene a formular la demanda de continuar disponiendo de un libro sobre maní que recopile la producción científica generada localmente y la contextualice con los recientes avances a nivel mundial. Contaría así con un como material bibliográfico soporte para las actividades de docencia de grado y postgrado y de transferencia de la producción al medio.

Defining habitat characteristics influencing the distribution, density and growth of Plaice (Pleuronectes Platessa) and Dab (Limanda Limanda) on west of Ireland nursery grounds

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa, L.) and dab (Limanda limanda, L.) are among the most abundant flatfishes in the north-eastern Atlantic region and the dominant species in shallow coastal nursery grounds. With increasing pressures on commercial flatfish stocks in combination with changing coastal environments, better knowledge of population dynamics during all life stages is needed to evaluate variability in year-class strength and recruitment to the fishery. The aim of this research was to investigate the complex interplay of biotic and abiotic habitat components influencing the distribution, density and growth of plaice and dab during the vulnerable juvenile life stage and to gain insight in spatial and temporal differences in nursery habitat quality along the west coast of Ireland. Intraspecific variability in plaice diet was observed at different spatial scales and showed a link with condition, recent growth and morphology. This highlights the effect of food availability on habitat quality and the need to consider small scale variation when attempting to link habitat quality to feeding, growth and condition of juvenile flatfish. There was evidence of trophic, spatial and temporal resource partitioning between juvenile plaice and dab allowing the co-existence of morphologically similar species in nursery grounds. In the limited survey years there was no evidence that the carrying capacity of the studied nursery grounds was reached but spatial and interannual variations in fish growth indicated fluctuating environments in terms of food availability, predator densities, sediment features and physico-chemical conditions. Predation was the most important factor affecting habitat quality for juvenile plaice and dab with crab densities negatively correlated to fish condition whereas shrimp densities were negatively associated with densities of small-sized juveniles in spring. A comparison of proxies for fish growth showed the advantage of Fulton’s K for routine use whereas RNA:DNA ratios proved less powerful when short-term environmental fluctuations are lacking. This study illustrated how distinct sets of habitat features can drive spatial variation in density and condition of juvenile flatfish highlighting the value of studying both variables when modeling habitat requirements. The habitat models generated in this study also provide a powerful tool to predict potential climate and anthropogenic impacts on the distribution and condition of juveniles in flatfish nurseries. The need for effective coastal zone management was emphasized to ensure a sustainable use of coastal resources and successful flatfish recruitment to the fishery.

The days of a man, being memories of a naturalist, teacher, and minor prophet of democracy.

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The days of a man, being memories of a naturalist, teacher, and minor prophet of democracy.

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Late Outcome of a Randomized Study on Oral Magnesium for Premature Complexes

Background:Ventricular and supraventricular premature complexes (PC) are frequent and usually symptomatic. According to a previous study, magnesium pidolate (MgP) administration to symptomatic patients can improve the PC density and symptoms.Objective:To assess the late follow-up of that clinical intervention in patients treated with MgP or placebo.Methods:In the first phase of the study, 90 symptomatic and consecutive patients with PC were randomized (double-blind) to receive either MgP or placebo for 30 days. Monthly follow-up visits were conducted for 15 months to assess symptoms and control electrolytes. 24-hour Holter was performed twice, regardless of symptoms, or whenever symptoms were present. In the second phase of the study, relapsing patients, who had received MgP or placebo (crossing-over) in the first phase, were treated with MgP according to the same protocol.Results:Of the 45 patients initially treated with MgP, 17 (37.8%) relapsed during the 15-month follow-up, and the relapse time varied. Relapsing patients treated again had a statistically significant reduction in the PC density of 138.25/hour (p < 0.001). The crossing-over patients reduced it by 247/hour (p < 0.001). Patients who did not relapse, had a low PC frequency (3 PC/hour). Retreated patients had a 76.5% improvement in symptom, and crossing-over patients, 71.4%.Conclusion:Some patients on MgP had relapse of symptoms and PC, indicating that MgP is neither a definitive nor a curative treatment for late follow-up. However, improvement in the PC frequency and symptoms was observed in the second phase of treatment, similar to the response in the first phase of treatment.