Phylogeny of higher taxa of Hexapoda according to 12sRNA sequences

The phylogenetic relationship of Hexapoda has been debated for a long time, which will be resolved mainly depending on the settlement of monophyly, affinities and interrelationships among Protura, Collembola and Diplura. Mitochondrial 12sRNA gene about 35

Phylogenetic analysis of snow sheep (Ovis nivicola) and closely related taxa

Based on mitochondrial cytochrome b gene sequence analysis, the history of true sheep ( Ovis) began approximately 3.12 million years ago ( MYA). The evolution of Ovis resulted in three generally accepted genetic groups: Argaliforms, Moufloniforms, and Pac

Genetic status of selected fish taxa in relation to conservation of genetic and species diversity in the Victoria and Kyoga Lake basins

Cichlids are known for their explosive radiation especially in the African Great Lakes marked with a high level of lake endemism. These fishes have been characterized mainly along trophic and habitat differences, by variation in morphological structures such as teeth and jaws and by differences in body shape and coloration. Cichlids are important as a microcosm of macroevolution. The explosive radiation, young evolutionary scale, and the isolation of groups characterized with high levels of endemism and presence of living fossils makes the group important for evolutionary and genetic studies. Lake Victoria region cichlids which are isolated and relatively more recent in evolution were the last to be appreciated in their diversity. Recently Ole Seehausen has found scores of rock fishes in Lake Victoria which were up to then thought to be absent from the Lake and only known to occur in Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika. Greenwood put together the species groups of Lake Victoria, and later in the early 1980's revised the classification of haplochromine species to reflect the phyletic origin and interrelationship of the various groups in Lake Victoria region. Melan Stiassny has been interested in early evolution of cichlids while the likes of Paul Fuerst and Lees Kaufman and Axel Meyer have been interested and are working to explain the speciation mechanisms responsible for the explosive radiation and evolution of cichlids. Locally S.B Wandera and his student Getrude Narnulemo are spearheading the biodiversity and taxonomic studies of cichlids in Lake Victoria region

Floral Organogenesis and Development of two Taxa in Tribe Hyoscyameae (Solanaceae)-Przewalskia tanguitca and Hyoscyamus niger

Floral organogenesis and development of Przeivalskia langutica Maxim, endemic to China and Hyoscyamus niger L. , which belong to the tribe Hyoscyameae (Solanaceae), were studied using scanning electron microscope. They have three common characters of floral organ initiation and development: 1) initia-tion of the floral organs in the two species follows Hofmeister's rule; 2) the mode of corolla tube development belongs to the "late sympetaly" type; 3) primordia of the floral appendages initiated in a pentameroua pattern and acropetal order. But initiation of the calyx-lobe primordia showed different modes in these two species. The calyx-lobe primordia of H, niger have simultaneously whorled initiation, while those of P, tangulica have helical initiation, but the five calyx-lobe primordia form a ring after all five calyx-lobe primordia occur. The systematic significance of the present results in the genera Hyoscyamus and Przeivalskia is discussed in this paper.

Floral organogenesis and development of two taxa of the Solanaceae - Anisodus tanguticus and Atropa belladonna

Floral organogenesis and development of two Solanaceae species, Anisodus tanguticus and Atropa belladonna, were studied by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) as part of a project on systematics and evolution in the tribe Hyoscyameae. These two species share the following common characters of floral organ initiation and development: (1) initiation of the floral organs in the two species follows Hofmeister's rule; (2) the mode of corolla tube development belongs to the "late sympetaly" type, namely, petals are initiated separately and later become joined by fusion of their basal meristem, then rise together and form a corolla tube; (3) primordia of the floral appendages are initiated in a pentamerous pattern and acropetal order: sepals are initiated first, followed by the petals and stamens, and finally the carpels. The whorl of five stamen primordia forms almost simultaneously and originates opposite the sepal primordia, but initiation of the sepal primordia shows different modes in the two species. The sepal primordia of Anisodus tanguticus have simultaneously whorled initiation, while those of Atropa belladonna have helical initiation. The systematic significance of the present results in the genera Anisodus and Atropa is discussed in this paper.

New taxa, names, and combinations in Saxifraga (Saxifragaceae) for the Flora of China

The following new species, new variety, new name, and four new combinations are published for the forthcoming account of Saxifraga L. in the Flora of China, Volume 8: S. epiphylla Gornall & H. Ohba, sp. nov., S. gemmigera Engler var. gemmuligera (Engler) J. T. Pan & Gornall, comb. nov., S. heterotricha Marquand & Airy-Shaw var. anadena (H. Smith) J. T. Pan & Gornall, comb. et stat, nov., S. hypericoides Franchet var. aurantiascens (Engler & Irmscher) J. T. Pan & Gornall, comb. nov., S. hypericoides var. rockii (Mattfeld) J. T. Pan & Gornall, comb. et stat. nov., S. sinomontana J. T. Pan & Gornall, nom. nov., and S. sinomontana var. amabilis H. Smith ex J. T. Pan, var. nov. In addition, the names S. mengtzeana Engler & Irmscher and S. mengtzeana var. cordatifolia Engler & Irmscher are lectotypified here.

Taxa interna de retorno dos investimentos em pesquisa de soja.

Algumas metodologias e resultados alcancados; Metodologia de calculo das taxas de retorno; Custos da pesquisa; Beneficios da pesquisa; Calculos dos beneficios; Beneficios reais; Manejo de pragas da soja; Taxa de adocao; Reducao das perdas na colheita de soja; Taxa de adocacao; Beneficios potenciais; Racionalizacao da adubacao; Taxa de adocacao; Aplicao de herbicida em faixa; Taxa de adocao; Cultivares para baixas latitudes; Controle biologico da lagarta da soja; Taxa de adocao; Adaptacao de equipamentos para realizacao de operacoes simultaneas; Resultados e conclusoes; Taxa interna de retorno; Distribuicao dos beneficios; Contribuicao da pesquisa em soja ao PIB agricola; Consideracoes finais.

Crescimento e desenvolvimento de milho: efeito da temperatura na duração e na taxa de crescimento de grãos.

2003

Efeito da temperatura e do fotoperíodo na duração e na taxa de crescimento de grãos de soja.

2006

Taxa fotossintética e acúmulo de matéria seca e nutrientes em videiras jovens na Serra Gaúcha cultivadas em solos com excesso de cobre.

2007

Uso de imagens digitais na avaliação do crescimento da taxa de cobertura do solo.

RESUMO: Existem vários métodos para avaliar o crescimento da vegetação e a taxa de cobertura do solo. Medidas precisas e rápidas podem ser obtidas do tratamento digital de imagens geradas de câmeras fotográficas ou de vídeo. Há disponível, no mercado, diversos processadores de imagens que apresentam funções básicas semelhantes, mas com certas particularidades que poderão trazer maior benefício para o usuário, dependendo da aplicação. O SPRING, desenvolvido pelo INPE, é de domínio público, sendo mais abrangente do que um processador de imagens, incluindo funções de geoprocessamento. O ENVI foi desenvolvido para a análise de imagens multiespectrais e hiperespectrais, podendo também ser utilizado para o processamento de imagens obtidas de câmeras de vídeo, por exemplo. O KS-300 é um conjunto de hardware e de software destinado ao processamento e à quantificação de imagens microscópicas, permitindo a captação direta das imagens geradas por meio de lupas, microscópios eletrônicos ou câmeras de vídeo. O SIARCS foi desenvolvido pela Embrapa Instrumentação Agropecuária para tornar mais ágil o processo de captação de dados de um sistema. Este trabalho apresenta os fundamentos teóricos básicos envolvidos na técnica de análise de imagens, com as principais características dos softwares citados acima e sua aplicação na quantificação da taxa de crescimento e da cobertura do solo por espécies vegetais. ABSTRACT: Several methods exist to evaluate the growth of the vegetation and the tax of covering of the soil. Necessary and fast measures can be obtained of the digital treatment of generated images of photographic cameras or of video. There is available, in the market, several processors of images that you/they present similar basic functions, but with certain particularities that can bring larger benefit for the user, depending on the application. SPRING, developed by INPE, it is public domain, being including than a processor of images, including functions. ENVI was developed for the analysis of images multiespectrais and hiperespectrais, could also be used for the processing of obtained images of video cameras, for instance. The KS-300 it is a hardware group and software destined to the processing and quantification of microscopic images, allowing the direct reception of the images generated through magnifying glasses, eletronic microscopes or video cameras. SIARCS was developed by Embrapa Agricultural Instrumentation to turn more agile the process of reception of data of a system. This work presents the basic theoretical foundations involved in the technique of analysis of images, with the main characteristics of the softwares mentioned above and his application in the quantification of the growth tax and of the covering of the soil for vegetable species.