Espécies novas de Pseudophyllinae especialmente do Brasil (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae)

In this paper, the following new species of Pseudo-phyllinae (Orthoptera-Tettigoniidae) are drescribed, to one of which a new genus was erected: Brachyauchenus varicosus, Entaoanthodes tesselatus, Eumecoptevus vetus, Glaphyraspis beieri; Gongroonemis belemita, Gongroonemis montana, Gogrocnemis suvinomaò Gimenesia inoognita, Pavaemesia pavaibana(n. g.), and Scopiorinus turrialbae.

Hysteresis in the fundamentals of macroeconomics

Two fundamental problems in economic analysis concern the deter mination of aggregate output, and the determination of market prices and quantities. The way economic adjustments are made at the micro level suggests that the history of shocks to the economic environment matters. This paper presents tractable approach for introducing hysteresis into models of how aggregate output and market prices and quantities are determined.

Approche biochimique et morphologique des espèces du genre Trichia (Helicidae, Gastropoda) de Suisse occidentale

The highly polymorphic so called "Trichia hispida group" is taxonomically problematic. According to different authors, one to about one hundred species are recognized in this group. Some recent publications admit 8 species for Central Euorpe. The present study gives arguments from biochemical data (12 enzymatic loci are electrophoretically analysed) for regrouping 5 morphological types into 2 species : Trichia sericea (Müller) var. sericea, plebeia, montana and striolata, and T.hispida(L.). A multivariate analysis of morphological measurments, and patterns of coexistence seem to corroborate this interpretation. T. sericea presents a wider ecological and morphological range, and both species need further investigations on their ecological and taxonomical relationship.

Antimicrobial activity and chemical investigation of Brazilian Drosera

The antimicrobial activity of three different extracts (hexanic, ethyl acetate, methanol) obtained from Brazilian Drosera species (D. communis, D. montana var. montana, D. brevifolia, D. villosa var. graomogolensis, D. villosa var. villosa, Drosera sp. 1, and Drosera sp. 2 ) were tested against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Enterococcus faecium (ATCC23212), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC27853), Escherichia coli (ATCC11229), Salmonella choleraesuis (ATCC10708), Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC13883), and Candida albicans (a human isolate). Better antimicrobial activity was observed with D. communis and D. montana var. montana ethyl acetate extracts. Phytochemical analyses from D. communis, D. montana var. montana and D. brevifolia yielded 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone (plumbagin); long chain aliphatic hydrocarbons were isolated from D. communis and from D. villosa var. villosa, a mixture of long chain aliphatic alcohols and carboxylic acids, was isolated from D. communis and 3b-O-acetylaleuritolic acid from D. villosa var. villosa.

Análise faunística de afídeos (Hemiptera, Aphididae) na Serra do Mar, Paraná, Brasil

Foram coletados na Serra do Mar, Paraná, 8134 espécimes de afídeos pertencentes a 87 espécies usando armadilhas amarelas de água durante 13 meses em onze locais com um gradiente altitudinal entre 10 m sobre o nível do mar (s.n.m.) e 1000 m s.n.m. A ocorrência e a dominância dos afídeos foram correlacionadas com características ambientais de cada área, principalmente com a altitude, flora local e alterações antrópicas. O número mais elevado de espécimes foi entre 78 m e 555 m s.n.m., sendo a grande maioria das espécies classificada como raras. As espécies consideradas comuns coletadas em todos os locais foram as de hábito polífago e aquelas cujos hospedeiros preferenciais estavam presentes na área, como: Aphis spiraecola, Toxoptera aurantii, Brevicoryne brassicae, Tetraneura nigriabdominalis e Uroleucon ambrosiae. Não foi observada uma relação clara entre os índices faunísticos obtidos com a flora local e a altitude das áreas. As armadilhas colocadas em áreas de transição entre os macro-ambientes de Floresta Ombrófila Densa Atlântica Montana e de Floresta Ombrófila Mista capturaram o maior número de espécies de afídeos.

Carbono, nitrogênio e atividade da biomassa microbiana em diferentes estruturas de serapilheira de uma floresta natural

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência da qualidade nutricional e orgânica sobre a atividade C e N da biomassa microbiana em diferentes estruturas da serapilheira de uma mata atlântica montana no entorno do Parque Estadual do Desengano-RJ. As amostras de serapilheira foram coletadas em setembro de 1999. Realizou-se a separação das estruturas em: folhas, galhos e raízes superficiais; mistura de material mais fragmentado (estrutura F) e matéria orgânica menor que 2 mm (estrutura H). A qualidade nutricional e orgânica da serapilheira influenciou a atividade da biomassa microbiana. Das estruturas, as folhas apresentaram uma biomassa microbiana mais eficiente na imobilização de C e N. O qCO2 foi um indicador de condições de estresse, presença de celulose e polifenol, para a biomassa microbiana nas diferentes estruturas. Utilizando a técnica de agrupamento de Tocher, observou-se a formação de três grupos distintos. Um constituído pelas raízes superficiais e estrutura H; o segundo pelas folhas e o terceiro grupo pela estrutura F. Por meio da contribuição relativa dos caracteres para a divergência entre as estruturas, a variável que mais contribuiu foi a relação polifenol: N, seguida do carbono da biomassa microbiana, polifenol, celusose e relação lignina: N.

Organic sulfur oxidation to sulfate in soil samples for total sulfur determination by turbidimetry

Sulfur in the soil occurs in two basic forms, organic and inorganic S. The organic form accounts for 95 % of S in most soils. The effectiveness of organic S to oxidate to sulfate was evaluated for total S determination in soil samples by wet (acid) and dry-ash (alkaline) oxidation methods. To evaluate the wet method and the possible use as a reference when evaluating the dry method proposed here, a reference standard from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was used (Montana Soil - NIST 2710). The dry-ash oxidation process with alkaline oxidizing agents is one of the simplest oxidation methods of organic S to the sulfate form and was compared with the wet process. The objective of the study was to develop a dry method that would be easy to apply and allow the complete conversion of organic S to sulfate in soil samples and later detection by turbidimetry. The effectiveness of organic S oxidation to sulfate was evaluated by means of three alkaline oxidation mixtures: NaHCO3 + Ag2O, Eschka mixture (17 % Na2CO3, 66 % MgO, and 17 % K2CO3), and NaHCO3 + CuO. The procedure to quantify the sulfate concentration was based on the reaction with barium chloride and turbidimetric detection. Sulfur quantification in the standard sample by the wet method proved adequate, precise and accurate. It should also be pointed out that no significant differences were found (95 % reliability) between the wet and dry processes (NaHCO3 and Ag2O oxidation mixture) in six different Brazilian soils. The proposed dry method can therefore be used in the preparation of soil samples for total S determination.

Biomassa e estoque de carbono e nutrientes em florestas montanas da mata atlântica na região norte do estado do Rio de Janeiro

Os estudos sobre balanço de C e nutrientes em florestas naturais permitem avaliar possíveis alterações decorrentes de técnicas de manejo aplicadas e possibilitam inferir a sustentabilidade dessas florestas. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar o teor de nutrientes de espécies nativas e quantificar a biomassa (parte aérea + serapilheira) e os estoques de C e nutrientes em fragmentos florestais montanos da Mata Atlântica (Floresta Ombrófila Densa Montana) na região norte do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, no período de maio de 1999 a abril de 2001. Foram selecionados dois fragmentos, localizados a 900 e 600 m de altitude, na vertente atlântica do Parque Estadual do Desengano, RJ. O solo de ambos os fragmentos florestais foi classificado como Cambissolo Háplico Tb distrófico. O valor médio de biomassa (parte aérea + serapilheira) foi de 166,8 Mg ha-1. Em consequência, a acumulação média de C na vegetação foi de 67, 2 Mg ha-1. Os estoques médios de N, P, K, Ca e Mg na vegetação foram de 1.152, 44,4, 276,5, 603,5 e 127,9 kg ha-1, respectivamente. Por outro lado, as espécies revelaram distinta capacidade de estoque de nutrientes. O balanço negativo de P, K e Ca {solo - (parte aérea + serapilheira)} indica que esses elementos constituem principais fatores nutricionais limitantes ao crescimento dos fragmentos florestais montanos da Mata Atlântica na região norte-fluminense.

Fluid-rock-strain feedbacks in extensional shear zones

La présence de fluide météorique synchrone à l'activité du détachement (Farmin, 2003 ; Mulch et al., 2007 ; Gébelin et al., 2011), implique que les zones de cisaillement sont des systèmes ouverts avec des cellules de convections à l'échelle crustale et un intense gradient géothermique au sein du détachement (Morrison et Anderson, 1998, Gottardi et al., 2011). De plus, les réactions métamorphiques liées à des infiltrations fluides dans les zones de cisaillement extensionnel peuvent influencer les paramètres rhéologiques du système (White and Knipe, 1978), et impliquer la localisation de la déformation dans la croûte. Dans ce manuscrit, deux zones de cisaillement infiltrées par des fluides météoriques sont étudiées, l'une étant largement quartzitique, et l'autre de nature granitique ; les relations entre déformation, fluides, et roches s'appuient sur des approches structurales, microstructurales, chimiques et isotopiques. L'étude du détachement du Columbia river (WA, USA) met en évidence que la déformation mylonitique se développe en un million d'années. La phase de cisaillement principal s'effectue à 365± 30°C d'après les compositions isotopiques en oxygène du quartz et de la muscovite. Ces minéraux atteignent l'équilibre isotopique lors de leur recristallisation dynamique contemporaine à la déformation. La zone de cisaillement enregistre une baisse de température, remplaçant le mécanisme de glissement par dislocation par celui de dissolution- précipitation dans les derniers stades de l'activité du détachement. La dynamique de circulation fluide bascule d'une circulation pervasive à chenalisée, ce qui engendre localement la rupture des équilibres d'échange isotopiques. La zone de cisaillement de Bitterroot (MT, USA) présente une zone mylonitique de 600m d'épaisseur, progressant des protomylonites aux ultramylonites. L'intensité de la localisation de la déformation se reflète directement sur l'hydratation des feldspaths, réaction métamorphique majeure dite de « rock softening ». Une étude sur roche totale indique des transferts de masse latéraux au sein des mylonites, et d'importantes pertes de volume dans les ultramylonites. La composition isotopique en hydrogène des phyllosilicates met en évidence la présence (1) d'une source magmatique/métamorphique originelle, caractérisée par les granodiorites ayant conservé leur foliation magmatique, jusqu'aux protomylonites, et (2) une source météorique qui tamponne les valeurs des phyllosilicates des fabriques mylonitiques jusqu'aux veines de quartz non-déformées. Les compositions isotopiques en oxygène des minéraux illustrent le tamponnement de la composition du fluide météorique par l'encaissant. Ce phénomène cesse lors du processus de chloritisation de la biotite, puisque les valeurs des chlorites sont extrêmement négatives (-10 per mil). La thermométrie isotopique indique une température d'équilibre isotopique de la granodiorite entre 600-500°C, entre 500-300°C dans les mylonites, et entre 300 et 200°C dans les fabriques cassantes (cataclasites et veines de quartz). Basé sur les résultats issus de ce travail, nous proposons un modèle général d'interactions fluide-roches-déformation dans les zones de détachements infiltrées par des fluides météoriques. Les zones de détachements évoluent rapidement (en quelques millions d'années) au travers de la transition fragile-ductile ; celle-ci étant partiellement contrôlée par l'effet thermique des circulations de fluide météoriques. Les systèmes de détachements sont des lieux où la déformation et les circulations fluides sont couplées ; évoluant rapidement vers une localisation de la déformation, et de ce fait, une exhumation efficace. - The presence of meteoric fluids synchronous with the activity of extensional detachment zones (Famin, 2004; Mulch et al., 2007; Gébelin et al., 2011) implies that extensional systems involve fluid convection at a crustal scale, which results in high geothermal gradients within active detachment zones (Morrison and Anderson, 1998, Gottardi et al., 2011). In addition, the metamorphic reactions related to fluid infiltration in extensional shear zones can influence the rheology of the system (White and Knipe, 1978) and ultimately how strain localizes in the crust. In this thesis, two shear zones that were permeated by meteoric fluids are studied, one quartzite-dominated, and the other of granitic composition; the relations between strain, fluid, and evolving rock composition are addressed using structural, microstructural, and chemical/isotopic measurements. The study of the Columbia River detachment that bounds the Kettle core complex (Washington, USA) demonstrates that the mylonitic fabrics in the 100 m thick quartzite- dominated detachment footwall developed within one million years. The main shearing stage occurred at 365 ± 30°C when oxygen isotopes of quartz and muscovite equilibrated owing to coeval deformation and dynamic recrystallization of these minerals. The detachment shear zone records a decrease in temperature, and dislocation creep during detachment shearing gave way to dissolution-precipitation and fracturing in the later stages of detachment activity. Fluid flow switched from pervasive to channelized, leading to isotopic disequilibrium between different minerals. The Bitterroot shear zone detachment (Montana, USA) developed a 600 m thick mylonite zone, with well-developed transitions from protomylonite to ultramylonite. The localization of deformation relates directly to the intensity of feldspar hydration, a major rock- softening metamorphic reaction. Bulk-rock analyses of the mylonitic series indicate lateral mass transfer in the mylonite (no volume change), and significant volume loss in ultramylonite. The hydrogen isotope composition of phyllosilicates shows (1) the presence of an initial magmatic/metamorphic source characterized by the granodiorite in which a magmatic, and gneissic (protomylonite) foliation developed, and (2) a meteoric source that buffers the values of phyllosilicates in mylonite, ultramylonite, cataclasite, and deformed and undeformed quartz veins. The mineral oxygen isotope compositions were buffered by the host-rock compositions until chloritization of biotite started; the chlorite oxygen isotope values are negative (-10 per mil). Isotope thermometry indicates a temperature of isotopic equilibrium of the granodiorite between 600-500°C, between 500-300°C in the mylonite, and between 300 and 200°C for brittle fabrics (cataclasite and quartz veins). Results from this work suggest a general model for fluid-rock-strain feedbacks in detachment systems that are permeated by meteoric fluids. Phyllosilicates have preserved in their hydrogen isotope values evidence for the interaction between rock and meteoric fluids during mylonite development. Fluid flow generates mass transfer along the tectonic anisotropy, and mylonites do not undergo significant volume change, except locally in ultramylonite zones. Hydration of detachment shear zones attends mechanical grain size reduction and enhances strain softening and localization. Self-exhuming detachment shear zones evolve rapidly (a few million years) through the transition from ductile to brittle, which is partly controlled by the thermal effect of circulating surface fluids. Detachment systems are zones in the crust where strain and fluid flow are coupled; these systems. evolve rapidly toward strain localization and therefore efficient exhumation.

Crecimiento y topología de la ramificación de la guanábana y el manirote

El objetivo de este trabajo fue caracterizar el crecimiento y el sistema de ramificación de la parte aérea de la guanábana (Annona muricata) y el manirote (Annona montana) a pie franco y Annona muricata injertada sobre Annona montana. Se evaluó la longitud, el número de nudos y el número de brotes producidos por ramas de primer y segundo orden, después de haberlas sometido a poda. También se realizó un análisis topológico de la ramificación, a los cuatro meses después de la primera y segunda poda, mediante la determinación de las características altitud, magnitud y total de ramificaciones externas, para establecer la configuración de la copa. Las ramas de los materiales evaluados presentaron tendencias similares en cuanto a la longitud total y la formación de nudos, además de ritmicidad en el alargamiento. La formación de brotes aumentó gradualmente con el tiempo y la producción de ramas potencialmente productivas de la A. muricata a pie franco fue mayor que en las plantas injertadas. El material vegetal evaluado mostró un patrón de ramificación dicotómico y numéricamente escaso. Las características topológicas utilizadas definieron satisfactoriamente el tipo de ramificación que tomaron las plantas, durante la primera y segunda poda.

Degree of multicollinearity and variables involved in linear dependence in additive-dominant models

The objective of this work was to assess the degree of multicollinearity and to identify the variables involved in linear dependence relations in additive-dominant models. Data of birth weight (n=141,567), yearling weight (n=58,124), and scrotal circumference (n=20,371) of Montana Tropical composite cattle were used. Diagnosis of multicollinearity was based on the variance inflation factor (VIF) and on the evaluation of the condition indexes and eigenvalues from the correlation matrix among explanatory variables. The first model studied (RM) included the fixed effect of dam age class at calving and the covariates associated to the direct and maternal additive and non-additive effects. The second model (R) included all the effects of the RM model except the maternal additive effects. Multicollinearity was detected in both models for all traits considered, with VIF values of 1.03 - 70.20 for RM and 1.03 - 60.70 for R. Collinearity increased with the increase of variables in the model and the decrease in the number of observations, and it was classified as weak, with condition index values between 10.00 and 26.77. In general, the variables associated with additive and non-additive effects were involved in multicollinearity, partially due to the natural connection between these covariables as fractions of the biological types in breed composition.

Clonagem de quatro espécies de Annonaceae potenciais como porta-enxertos

O trabalho objetivou o estudo da capacidade de enraizamento de quatro espécies de Annonaceae potenciais como porta-enxertos (Annona glabra L., Annona montana Macfad, Rollinia emarginata e Rollinia mucosa Baill.) em três épocas do ano (verão, outono e inverno). Experimento conduzido em câmara de nebulização intermitente pertencente à UNESP/FCAV (21º15'22"S e 48º18'58"W), utilizando-se de estacas apicais enfolhadas em tratamento rápido (5 segundos) com ácido indolbutírico (IBA) (0; 1000; 3000; 5000 e 7000 mg.L-1), em esquema fatorial. Após 90 dias, avaliaram-se a porcentagem de estacas enraizadas, sobrevivência, comprimento e número de raízes. Como resultados, o IBA não incrementou a capacidade de enraizamento das espécies. A época do ano foi grande influente no sucesso de enraizamento, sendo o verão mais adequado. A. glabra e A. montana mostraram-se promissoras na propagação vegetativa via estaquia (clonagem). R. emarginata apresentou baixos valores para as características avaliadas, devendo ser intensificados experimentos na promoção do enraizamento em relação aos atuais valores obtidos. R. mucosa não apresentou resultados satisfatórios, ocorrendo necrose de tecido na base das estacas, devendo as causas serem melhor investigadas. O sucesso no enraizamento de Annonaceae é dependente da espécie, tendo aquelas do gênero Annona apresentado resultados superiores em relação às do gênero Rollinia.

Biotechnology applied to Annona species: a review

Annonaceae is an ancient family of plants including approximately 50 genera growing worldwide in a quite restricted area with specific agroclimatic requirements. Only few species of this family has been cultivated and exploited commercially and most of them belonging to the genus Annona such as A. muricata, A. squamosa, the hybrid A. cherimola x A. squamosa and specially Annona cherimola: the cherimoya, commercially cultivated in Spain, Chile, California, Florida, México, Australia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, New Zealand and several countries in South and Central America. The cherimoya shows a high degree of heterozygosis, and to obtain homogeneous and productive orchards it is necessary to avoid the propagation by seeds of this species. Additionally, the traditional methods of vegetative propagation were inefficient and inadequate, due to the low morphogenetic potential of this species, and the low rooting rate. The in vitro tissue culture methods of micropropagation can be applied successfully to cherimoya and other Annona sp to overcome these problems. Most of the protocols of micropropagation and regeneration were developed using the cultivar Fino de Jete, which is the major cultivar in Spain. First it is developed the method to micropropagate the juvenile material of cherimoya (ENCINA et al., 1994), and later it was optimized a protocol to micropropagate adult cherimoya genotypes selected by outstanding agronomical traits (PADILLA and ENCINA, 2004) and further it was improved the process through micrografting (PADILLA and ENCINA, 2011).At the present time we are involved in inducing and obtaining new elite genotypes, as part of a breeding program for the cherimoya and other Annonas, using and optimizing different methodologies in vitro: a) Adventitious organogenesis and regeneration from cellular cultures (ENCINA, 2004), b) Ploidy manipulation of the cherimoya, to obtain haploid, tetraploid and triploid plants (seedless), c) Genetic transformation, for the genes introduction to control the postharvest processes and the genes introduction to provide resistance to pathogen and insects and d) Micropropagation and regeneration of other wild Annona or related Annonaceae species such as: Annona senegalensis, A. scleroderma, A. montana, A. reticulata, A. glabra, A. diversifolia and Rollinia sp.