DERIVATIZACIÓN Y CARACTERIZACIÓN ESPECTROSCÓPICA DE UN BIOPOLÍMERO A BASE DE L -LISINA CON ANÁLOGOS DE LA D-BIOTINA: CO -POLI(L-LISINA)-GRAFT -(ε-N-[X-D -BIOTINIL]-L-LISINA)

We report the single-step derivatization reaction of a biopolymer based onL -lysine with D -biotin analogs:Co -poly(L -lysine)-graft-(ε-N -[X-D-biotinyl]-L -lysine) (PLL-X-Biotin). The valeric acid carboxylate of D -biotin is activated to an NHS ester for direct modification of amine groups in proteins and other macromolecules. NHS esters react by nucleophilic attack of an amine in the carbonyl group, releasing the NHS group, and forming a stable amide linkage. NHS-X-Biotin is the simplest biotinylation reagent commercially available. In contrast withD -biotin, it has a longer spacer arm off the valeric acid side chain allowing better binding potential for avidin or streptavidin probes. Derivatization of poly(L -lysine) (PLL) with NHS-X-Biotin led to a copolymer PLL-X-Biotin. UV-Visible, IR-FT and 1H NMR characteristics derived from synthesis are briefly discussed.

Reaction of sorghum genotypes to the anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum graminicola

The reactions of 22 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes to six previously identified races of the sorghum anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum graminicola, were evaluated under greenhouse and field conditions. Races were inoculated in separate tests in the greenhouse. In the field, spreader rows of a susceptible genotype were artificially inoculated with a mixture of the six races of the pathogen. In the greenhouse tests, nine genotypes showed resistance to all six races. In the field high levels of dilatory resistance was observed in the sorghum genotypes CMSXS169 and CMSXS373.

Identificação de xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli e x. axonopodis pv. phaseoli var. fuscans através da técnica de pcr

Este trabalho teve por objetivo verificar a viabilidade de utilização da técnica de PCR, usando primers considerados específicos, para identificação de Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (Xap) e x. axonopodis pv. phaseoli var. fuscans (Xapf), visando criar bases para sua utilização em diagnose rotineira e em programas de certificação de sementes. Foram incluídos no estudo 42 isolados da bactéria provenientes de locais distintos, além de outros gêneros, espécies e patovares, para ser verificada a especificidade dos primers. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que os primers utilizados são adequados para identificação de Xap e Xapf, embora dois isolados patogênicos não tenham sido amplificados. Foi observada também a amplificação de uma banda fraca para X. axonopodis pv. vitians, com o mesmo número de pares de bases, o que sugere existir homologia entre estes patovares, na região amplificada.

Effects of single and double infections with Potato virus X and Tobacco mosaic virus on disease development, plant growth, and virus accumulation in tomato

The tomato cv. Fukuju nº. 2 was used for studying the effect of single and double infections with Potato virus X (PVX) and Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). Mixed infection resulted in a synergistic increase of disease severity, where more growth reduction was seen with simultaneous inoculations than with sequential inoculations at four-day intervals. At five and 12 days post-inoculation, the increased severity of the disease coincided with enhancement of virus accumulation in the rapidly expanding upper leaves. The PVX concentration in leaves nº 5 to 7 of doubly infected plants was three to six fold that of singly infected ones, as determined by DAS-ELISA. Mixed infection with the L strain led to higher enhancement of PVX than with the TMV-L11A strain. The concentration of TMV-L was lower in double infection and significantly higher than TMV-L11A in both singly and doubly infected plants. Analyses of the PVX ORF2 by Western blot and Northern hybridization revealed the pattern of accumulation of the 25 kDa protein and the RNAs, respectively, following those of the virion and coat protein. The strain TMV-L11A overcame the resistance gene in cv. GCR 237 (Tm-1). In the upper leaf nº. 8, the concentration of PVX was three times higher in plants with mixed infection than with L11A. The concentrations of the L and OM (TMV strains) in both singly and doubly infected plants were at very low levels, and the synergistic effect on PVX concentration and disease severity was not observed.

Screening of sweet sorghum accessions for inhibition of secondary sporulation and saccharide measurements in honeydew of Claviceps africana

Certain sweet sorghums (Sorghum bicolor) inhibit the secondary sporulation of Claviceps africana, which occurs on exuded ergot honeydew when the parasite is supplied with excess sucrose, which is then transformed to unique free oligosaccharides fructosyl - mannitol and difructosyl - mannitol with spore germination inhibiting properties. Five accessions (BRA-035726-SUGAR DRIP, BRA-035696-THEIS, BRA-036013-MN-4578, BRA-035947-MN-4418 and CMSXS-633) of sweet sorghum were selected among 50 evaluated. These five accessions failed to support secondary sporulation on the "honeydew" exuded from infected florets. There was a higher concentration (%w/v) of the free oligosaccharides on the honeydew of these accessions when compared to a hybrid male-sterile grain sorghum. Therefore, a possible strategy would be seek to incorporate a sweet character into "A" lines for hybrid seed production in order to restrict secondary disease spread.

Variability of the anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum graminicola in sorghum genotype mixtures

This paper reports partial results obtained on the variability of Colletotrichum graminicola developed in response to the host diversity generated by three-line combination of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes. Nine sorghum lines were used in this study: CMSXS210B, CMSXS112B, CMSXS215B, CMSXS221B, CMSXS169R, CMSXS180R, CMSXS182R, CMSXS227R, and CMSXS116R. A total of 39 treatments on mixtures and pure stands of the component lines were evaluated in the field for the development of anthracnose, as a natural epidemic. Samples of the single spore isolates of the pathogen of each treatment indicated a reduction in the phenotypic diversity and an increase in the frequency of more complex races in genotype mixtures in relation to the pure stands of each genotype.

Identification of sources of resistance in sorghum to Peronosclerospora sorghi

The main objective of this work was to identify sources of resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) to Peronosclerospora sorghi, the causal agent of downy mildew, through the evaluation of 42 sorghum genotypes under natural infection in the field. Genotypes were planted in single row plots between two rows of the susceptible line SC283, planted 30 days before, to act as spreader rows, in two separate nurseries. The experimental design was a completely randomized block design with three replications. Sorghum genotypes CMSXS156, CMSXS157, CMSXS243, TxARG-1, 8902, 9902054, 9910032, 9910296, Tx430, QL-3, SC170-6-17, CMSXS762 and BR304 were classified as highly resistant in both nurseries. Among these, SC170-6-17 and 9910296 showed 0% systemic infection. Results indicated the possible occurrence of different pathotypes of P. sorghi in the two nurseries.

Thermal decomposition and stability in a series of heterobimetallic carbonyl compounds of the type [Fe(CO)4(HgX)2] (X=Cl, Br, I)

Heterobimetallic carbonyl compounds of the type [Fe(CO)4(HgX)2] (X= Cl, Br, I), which have metal-metal bonds, have been prepared in order to study their thermal stabilities as a function of the halogen coordinated to mercury atoms. The characterization of the above complexes was carried out by elemental analysis, IR and NMR spectroscopies. Their thermal behaviour has been investigated and the final product was identified by IR spectroscopy and by X-ray powder diffractogram.

Clivagem dos ciclopaladados diméricos [Pd(dmba)(m-X)]2 (dmba = N,N-dimetilbenzilamina; X = Cl, N3, NCO) por tiouréia

Ciclopaladados diméricos do tipo [Pd(dmba)(m-X)]2 (dmba = N,N-dimetilbenzilamina; X = Cl, N3, NCO) reagem com tiouréia (tu), à temperatura ambiente, resultando espécies mononucleares do tipo [Pd(dmba)(X)(tu)]. Todos os compostos foram caracterizados por análise elementar, espectroscopias no IV e de RMN de ¹H e com base nessas técnicas as estruturas, desses compostos, foram propostas. Os espectros de absorção no infravermelho mostraram que a coordenação da tiouréia, ao paládio, ocorre através do átomo de enxofre. O anel ciclometalado foi confirmado através da espectroscopia de RMN de ¹H.

Rahoitustuotteen asiakaskannattavuusanalyysi - Case: X Oy

Tutkimuksen tavoitteena on suorittaa asiakaskannattavuusanalyysi rahoitustoimialalla toimivan yrityksen erikseen määritetylle asiakasryhmälle. Toisena tavoitteena on tulosten avulla pyrkiä tunnistamaan tekijät, jotka tekevät asiakkuudesta kannattamattoman kohdeorganisaatiossa ja pyrkiä löytämään ratkaisuvaihtoehtoja epäsuotuisten tekijöiden poistamiseksi. Teoreettinen viitekehys rakentuu pääasiallisesti toimintolaskennasta sekä asiakaskannattavuuden analysoimisesta kirjoitettuun kirjallisuuteen sekä aiheista tehtyihin tutkimuksiin. Toimintolaskenta on monien tutkimusten mukaan käytännöllinen apuväline asiakaskohtaisten kustannusten määrittämisessä. Sitä käytetään apuvälineenä kannattavuusanalyysia tehtäessä. Tutkimustuloksista selviää, että kohdeyrityksessä asiakaskohtaiset kannattavuudet eivät ole täysin odotusten mukaisia. Johtopäätöksenä voidaan esittää, että kohdeyrityksessä ei suuri asiakaskohtainen luottokanta pelkästään takaa hyvää asiakkaan kokonaiskannattavuutta.

Aplicação da espectroscopia no infravermelho e difração de raio-X na determinação de sacarina em adoçantes líquidos artificiais pelo método volumétrico com Ag+

O uso de adoçantes líquidos com sacarina sódica é uma questão de saúde pública pela relação com obesidade e fonte de sódio. Os níveis de sacarina foram avaliados em quatro marcas de diferentes fabricantes em amostras adquiridas no comércio de Vitória/ES, entre os anos de 2006 e 2008. Foram encontrados níveis com valores entre 260 e 505 vezes acima da Resolução-RDC N0 8, 25/03/2008 (ANVISA), que é de 0,015 g/100 mL para sacarina e seus sais derivados. O perfil das amostras cristalizadas dos adoçantes foram avaliados por espectroscopia na região do infravermelho e por difração de raio-X de pó. A seletividade do método clássico de precipitação com AgNO3 também foi verificada por essas técnicas aplicadas nos precipitados de sacarinato de prata.

Effect of Potato virus X on total phenol and alkaloid contents in Datura stramonium leaves

The present paper reports results of the effect of Potato virus X (PVX) on the contents of total phenols and alkaloids in leaves of Datura stramonium. A significant decrease in the contents of phenols and alkaloids was observed in leaves inoculated with PVX (X-I). However, there was an increase in the percentage of phenols in leaves rubbed with phosphate buffer (C1-I) and in leaves from the nodes immediately above, possibly induced by mechanical injury. Gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy revealed amounts of scopolamine in samples submitted to all treatments, except X-I, in which the amount of this alkaloid was low. High amounts of an unidentified compound (molecular ion m/z 302 and a prominent peak at m/z 129) were noted in extracts from leaves X-I, C1-I and leaves from the nodes immediately above the leaves inoculated with PVX. It is suggested that the synthesis and accumulation of the unidentified compound is a result of stress from mechanical injury and virus inoculation.

Efeito da Incorporação de Folhas de Nim ao Solo sobre o Complexo Fusarium x Meloidogyne em Quiabeiro

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da incorporação de folhas frescas de nim (Azadirachta indica) ao solo, sobre o complexo Fusarium x Meloidogyne em quiabeiro (Abelmoschus esculentum) em um experimento realizado em condições de casa de vegetação. Os tratamentos constaram da adição de 25g ou 50g de folhas trituradas/kg de solo previamente autoclavado e inoculado com M. incognita, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum, juntos e isoladamente, contidos em vasos com capacidade de 2 L. Solo sem folhas de nim serviu como testemunha. O experimento foi realizado seguindo um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com seis repetições, sendo cada repetição representada por um vaso com 5 plantas. As folhas foram incorporadas 30 dias antes do plantio e a avaliação deu-se 90 dias após o plantio, adotando-se a percentagem de plantas mortas como parâmetro para avaliar o efeito dos tratamentos. A incorporação de 50g de folhas frescas de nim foi eficiente para o controle de Meloidogyne e Fusarium isoladamente, bem como na interação desses patógenos. A incorporação de 25g de folhas de nim mostrou-se eficiente apenas para o controle de Meloidogyne isoladamente.

Distribución de Phytophthora cactorum en el perfil de un suelo cultivado con frutilla (Fragaria x ananassa)

Phytophthora cactorum es el agente causal de la podredumbre seca que produce importantes pérdidas en los cultivos de frutilla (Fragaria x ananassa). Este patógeno persiste como oosporas formadas principalmente en los frutos afectados, los que quedan en la superficie del suelo. En un lote representativo de los cultivos de frutillas de la zona noreste de la provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, y después de haberse levantado la plantación y labrado el suelo, se buscó establecer la distribución espacial de las oosporas de P. cactorum remanentes. El muestreo se realizó en tres bloques ubicados a lo largo de una transecta diagonal al terreno y a dos profundidades en el perfil del suelo. También se caracterizó la topografía del terreno y parámetros físicos del suelo de interés. La detección de P. cactorum se realizó mediante el empleo de cebos. No se encontraron diferencias significativas en cuanto a la presencia del patógeno en los distintos puntos muestreados sobre el terreno, a la escala de análisis. Sólo se observó una pequeña tendencia a la disminución del inóculo en profundidad. El número de recuentos positivos en las profundidades A y AB/BA fueron respectivamente 30 y 22 en un total de 72 muestras. Tampoco hubo diferencias significativas en densidad aparente, humedad equivalente y macroporosidad del suelo. Si bien la distribución en superficie de P. cactorum pudo deberse fundamentalmente a procesos naturales, la labranza del suelo posibilitó la dispersión de oosporas viables en profundidad.