Metodologias para a avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de tabaco

Despite tobacco being a culture propagated by seeds, there is little information concerning tests that allow the distinction of similar germination lots in different levels of vigor. The diversity of cultivars available in the market, and a few peculiarities of the species, such as uneven maturation of the flowers, fruits and seeds, small size and seed dormancy, are considered obstacles for obtaining lots of tobacco of high physiological potential. Thus, this research was developed with the objective of adapting feasibility and vigor tests for evaluating the physiological potential of tobacco seed lots. We used nine lots of tobacco seeds of cultivar CSC 447 and nine lots of seeds of cultivar BAT 2101, belonging to variety groups Virginia and Burley, respectively. Initially, germination test was conducted to characterize the profile of the lots. For determining the feasibility and vigor of the tobacco seeds, germination tests were conducted in distinct temperatures, controlled emergence conditions, electric conductivity, artificial aging and in tetrazolium. For determining the isoenzymatic marker for seed quality, analyses were conducted with enzymes catalase, esterase, malate dehydrogenase and alcohol dehydrogenase. In conclusion, the emergence tests at 25oC and artificial aging at 41oC for 72 hours, are efficient in discriminating the lots of tobacco seeds in different levels of vigor. The electric conductivity and germination tests in different temperatures have distinct responses in relation to the genotype of the tobacco seeds. The tetrazolium test using the methodology with pre-conditioning in 3.5% sodium hypochlorite solution and subsequent emersion in 1.0% tetrazolium solution for 18 hours is efficient for the quick evaluation of the feasibility of tobacco seeds. The analysis of the profiles of enzymes catalase, esterase, malate dehydrogenase and alcohol dehydrogenase is efficient as markers for tobacco seed quality.

Precios de adjudicación y componentes del spread en la Bolsa de Valores de Lima

En este trabajo se analizan tres aspectos del mercado de acciones de la Bolsa de Valores de Lima (bvl): i) la relación de corto plazo entre la dinámica de precios, la dirección y el volumen del flujo de órdenes; ii) los componentes del spread y el punto de equilibrio del Libro de Órdenes Límite por acción, y iii) la dinámica de los precios, de la dirección de la orden y del volumen negociado por shocks de las mismas variables rezagadas. Los resultados econométricos para datos intradiarios del año 2012 muestran que la dinámica de corto plazo de las acciones más líquidas y menos líquidas del Índice General de la bvl se explica por la dirección del flujo de órdenes, cuyo impacto en el precio es temporal en ambos casos.

Impacto fiscal de la volatilidad del precio del petróleo en América Latina y el Caribe: estudio sobre las causas y las consecuencias de la caída de los precios del petróleo y análisis de opciones de política para encaminar sus impactos

En este estudio se analiza el rol de América Latina y el Caribe dentro del contexto global en el que se desenvuelve el sector de los hidrocarburos. Asimismo, se abordan los factores que incidieron en la oferta y la demanda, y las causas de la volatilidad en los precios del petróleo y estudia los impactos sobre el sector fiscal, dividiendo el análisis entre los países productores/exportadores de petróleo y los consumidores/importadores. Finalmente, se estudian los impactos sobre otros ámbitos de la economía, lo que incluye un análisis sobre los nexos del petróleo con otras materias primas, los impactos sobre el sector externo, el tipo de cambio, crecimiento económico, endeudamiento externo y las inversiones en el sector petrolero y de las energías renovablesEl estudio cierra con una serie de recomendaciones y conclusiones

Formación y determinación de precios en el Uruguay

Tener mejor información acerca de los mecanismos de formación y determinación de precios es de gran importancia para el diseño de las políticas de combate a la inflación. Combinando análisis de evolución de precios (altas y bajas mensuales) con consideraciones institucionales es posible clasificar a los precios que componen el IPC de acuerdo a su estructura de mercado. El estudio pone de manifiesto la existencia de bienes y establecimientos con potencial para fijar sus precios por encima del que fijaría un mercado competitivo. Esa situación podría tener un peso de hasta un tercio del índice de precios al consumo. Se destaca el caso del rubros restaurante y hoteles y en servicios “personalizados” y/o por contratos de adhesión.

Papel do zinco sobe a fertilidade e função testicular de ratos expostos ao tabaco

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Infecção experimental de Mazana gouazoubira (Ficher, 1814) (Cervidae: Odocoileinae) com Haemonchus contortus (Rudolphi, 1803) (Nematoda: Trichostrongyloidea)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Levantamento sobre uso de álcool, tabaco e outras drogas, redes de apoio e apoio social entre universitários

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Efeito da radiação UV -B na interação Botrytis cinerea – clonostachys rosea em morangueiro e do ácido 4 - aminobenzóico no controle do patógeno em tabaco

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Proteção de Plantas) - FCA

Boosted objects and jet substructure at the LHC. Report of BOOST2012, held at IFIC Valencia, 23rd-27th of July 2012

This report of the BOOST2012 workshop presents the results of four working groups that studied key aspects of jet substructure. We discuss the potential of first-principle QCD calculations to yield a precise description of the substructure of jets and study the accuracy of state-of-the-art Monte Carlo tools. Limitations of the experiments' ability to resolve substructure are evaluated, with a focus on the impact of additional (pile-up) proton proton collisions on jet substructure performance in future LHC operating scenarios. A final section summarizes the lessons learnt from jet substructure analyses in searches for new physics in the production of boosted top quarks.

O tabaco é um dos principais fatores etiológicos do câncer bucal: conceitos atuais

Neoplasm, tumor or cancer generic synonymies are used to designate a group of diseases that affect any part of the body.Their main common feature is the abnormal cell proliferation, usually rapid, uncontrolled and unrestrained. According to World HealthOrganization (WHO) cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2005, a total of 58 million deaths, 7.6 million (or 13%) of all of them were cancer. Among the factors that favor its development, the tobacco is considered one of the main villains. Therefore, this article, we will discuss the basics and updates about oral cancer and tobacco consumption.

Alien shrimps in evidence: new records of the genus Athanas Leach, 1814 on the coast of So Paulo, southern Brazil (Caridea: Alpheidae)

The occurrence of two alien alpheid shrimps of the genus Athanas Leach, 1814 [in Leach 1813-1814], the Indo-West Pacific A. dimorphus Ortmann, 1894 and the Eastern Atlantic A. nitescens (Leach, 1813 [in Leach 1813-1814]), on the coast of the state of So Paulo, Brazil, is reported. The presence of A. dimorphus extends the range of this species in the western Atlantic farther to the south in Brazil, whereas A. nitescens is reported for the first time in the western Atlantic, representing the second alien alpheid species on this side of the Atlantic and the twenty-first decapod crustacean introduced in Brazil. We provide morphological accounts of the material examined and illustrate the most important diagnostic characters of both species. An overview of the possible mechanisms of their introduction on the coast of So Paulo is also provided.

Estimation of transpiration of the 'Valencia' orange young plant using thermal dissipation probe method

Most studies on measures of transpiration of plants, especially woody fruit, relies on methods of heat supply in the trunk. This study aimed to calibrate the Thermal Dissipation Probe Method (TDP) to estimate the transpiration, study the effects of natural thermal gradients and determine the relation between outside diameter and area of xylem in 'Valencia' orange young plants. TDP were installed in 40 orange plants of 15 months old, planted in boxes of 500 L, in a greenhouse. It was tested the correction of the natural thermal differences (DTN) for the estimation based on two unheated probes. The area of the conductive section was related to the outside diameter of the stem by means of polynomial regression. The equation for estimation of sap flow was calibrated having as standard lysimeter measures of a representative plant. The angular coefficient of the equation for estimating sap flow was adjusted by minimizing the absolute deviation between the sap flow and daily transpiration measured by lysimeter. Based on these results, it was concluded that the method of TDP, adjusting the original calibration and correction of the DTN, was effective in transpiration assessment.