An insight into seed priming response of Crotalaria ochroleuca and Crotalaria spectabilis during storage.

The proper establishment of plants is essential for the efficient use of resources such as water and light. Besides, even after seed storage and sowing the uniform establishment of plants is essential for their success. Crotalaria ochroleuca and Crotalaria spectabilis are important medicinal plants with poor seed germination rate, occasionally. The effects of seed priming in both C. ochroleuca and C. spectabilis were evaluated in seed performance even after seeds storage for up 90-days. Experimental assays were performed in a randomized design with gibberellic acid (GA3, 100 ppm), polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000, -0.2 MPa) and PEG (-0.2 MPa) + GA3 (100 ppm) solutions during seed priming in four replicates. Seeds not submitted to priming treatments constituted control. Seeds physiological performance were evaluated immediately and even after 30, 60 and 90-days seed dry-storage. The data obtained in each experiment were submitted to variance analysis (ANOVA) adopting a confidence level of 95%. The effects of seed priming with PEG and GA3 during seed ageing were significant for germination variables of C. ochroleuca and C. spectabilis. During dry storage, seed viability of both species gradually decreased and the first symptoms were delayed seed germination, especially more evident for C. ochroleuca, even in primed or non-primed seeds. Afterwards, C. ochroleuca seeds previously GA3 primed had higher results of root protrusion (86%), hypocotyls elongation (76%) and complete seedlings (75%) than non-primed seeds (control). These findings shown a good potential of hormopriming to attenuate damage during the seed aging of C. ochroleuca.

Regulation of dormancy break and germination of safflower seeds: the role of GA3, light and cold temperatures.

The safflower crop is considered a great alternative for crop rotation since drought tolerance and low production cost are attractive for its choice. However, safflower seeds show dormancy soon after dispersal from the mother plant, making it difficult to successfully establish plants using newly harvested seeds. The influence of temperature, gibberellin and light/dark on dormancy break of safflower seeds during storage were investigated. In a completely randomized design, freshly harvested seeds or stored for 100 and 200 days (paper bag, 20 °C/ 60% UR) were treated with GA3 (0 and 100 µM), at 4, 10 and 25 °C, in the presence and absence of light, during the germination test. Seeds were evaluated for germination percentage, germination speed and seedling survival after 21 days. The temperature of 10 °C, in combination with GA3 (0/100 µM), or light/dark, provided the highest seed germination results, for freshly-harvested seeds and stored seeds. Collectively, these observations indicate that dormancy was not affected by gibberellic acid (100 µM GA3) and the germination results at 21 days were significantly higher, in relation to the use of GA3, under light or dark. Recently harvested seeds could efficiently germinate at 10 °C in the dark, while seeds dry-stored at 20 °C had decreased germination percentages.

Regulation of dormancy break and germination of safflower seeds: the role of GA3, light and cold temperatures

Abstract The safflower crop is considered a great alternative for crop rotation since drought tolerance and low production cost are attractive for its choice. However, safflower seeds show dormancy soon after dispersal from the mother plant, making it difficult to successfully establish plants using newly harvested seeds. The influence of temperature, gibberellin and light/dark on dormancy break of safflower seeds during storage were investigated. In a completely randomized design, freshly harvested seeds or stored for 100 and 200 days (paper bag, 20 °C/ 60% UR) were treated with GA3 (0 and 100 µM), at 4, 10 and 25 °C, in the presence and absence of light, during the germination test. Seeds were evaluated for germination percentage, germination speed and seedling survival after 21 days. The temperature of 10 °C, in combination with GA3 (0/100 µM), or light/dark, provided the highest seed germination results, for freshly-harvested seeds and stored seeds. Collectively, these observations indicate that dormancy was not affected by gibberellic acid (100 µM GA3) and the germination results at 21 days were significantly higher, in relation to the use of GA3, under light or dark. Recently harvested seeds could efficiently germinate at 10 °C in the dark, while seeds dry-stored at 20 °C had decreased germination percentages.

Resumo A cultura do cártamo é considerada uma ótima alternativa para a rotação de culturas na segunda safra, uma vez que a tolerância à seca e o baixo custo de produção são atrativos para sua escolha. Entretanto, as sementes de cártamo apresentam dormência logo após a dispersão da planta-mãe, dificultando o êxito do estabelecimento de plantas com a utilização de sementes recém-colhidas. A influência da temperatura, giberelina e luz/escuro na superação de dormência de sementes de cártamo durante o armazenamento foram investigados. Em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, as sementes recém-colhidas ou armazenadas durante 100 e 200 dias (em saco de papel, 15 °C/ 60% UR) foram submetidas às doses de GA3 (0 e 100 µM), às temperaturas de 4, 10 e 25 °C, na presença e ausência de luz, durante o teste de germinação. As sementes foram avaliadas quanto à germinação, velocidade de germinação e sobrevivência das plântulas após 21 dias. A temperatura de 10 °C, em combinação com o uso de GA3 (0/100 µM), ou luz/escuro, proporcionou os maiores resultados de germinação de sementes em relação às demais temperaturas, para as sementes recém-colhidas e armazenadas. Coletivamente, essas observações indicam que a dormência não foi afetada pelo ácido giberélico (100 µM GA3) e os resultados de germinação aos 21 dias foram significativamente maiores, em relação ao uso de GA3, no claro ou no escuro. As sementes recém-colhidas germinam eficientemente na temperatura de 10 °C no escuro, enquanto as sementes armazenadas a 20 °C apresentaram redução da germinação.

Tomographic analysis of nasomaxillary and zygomaticomaxillary buttress bone thickness for the fixation of miniplates.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bone thickness of the nasomaxillary and zygomaticomaxillary buttresses to identify the most favourable region for the installation of miniplates. Bilateral tomographic images of 103 individuals were evaluated, for a total of 206 nasomaxillary and zygomaticomaxillary buttresses. Measurements of bone thickness were performed in the parasagittal reconstructions along three vertical lines on the nasomaxillary buttress (21 measurement points) and four vertical lines on the zygomaticomaxillary buttress (28 measurement points). The vertical line measurements for each buttress were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to determine the correlation between the thicknesses obtained and patient sex and side (right/left). The level of significance adopted was 5%. The nasomaxillary and zygomaticomaxillary buttresses presented statistical differences in thickness at their respective points (P=0.001). The analysis of the nasomaxillary buttress showed that the thicker bone for the installation of miniplates follows the long axis of the upper canine at a distance of 3mm from the root apex. For the zygomaticomaxillary buttress, thicker bone to install miniplates was found distal to the distobuccal root of the first molar, at a distance of 3.5mm from the limit of the infraorbital foramen.

The use of an Allonais inaequalis reproduction test as an ecotoxicological bioassay.

Ecotoxicological bioassays have been widely utilized to evaluate the toxicity of substances to organisms. However, the main challenge for researchers is finding native species to assess the effects of pollutants on aquatic biota. The tropical Oligochaeta, Allonais inaequalis, can be used as a test organism in bioassays to understand the effects of toxicants on aquatic ecosystems and their impact on native aquatic biota. In this study, we tested four methodological designs to validate the use of our "Allonais inaequalis reproduction test" as an ecotoxicological bioassay. For each sample, the assay consisted of a bottle containing 10 mg of sterilized fine sand, 60 mL of dechlorinated tap water and 6 organisms, fed at the beginning of the test and again after 5 days. The assay was first established in a controlled environment and then used to evaluate a stressed environment containing one of the following three toxicants suggested by the OECD (2008) and Corbi et al. (2015): zinc chloride, copper sulfate, or potassium chloride. Our results showed that the best experimental design for reproduction analysis was a static, long-term bioassay, which lasted 10 days without aeration and allowed for the reproduction of multiple generations (10 ± 5 new organisms). The observed inhibition reproduction by toxicants (EC50 ranging between 0.2 mg L-1 and 1.36 g L-1) validated the methods used in this paper. The use of a reproduction endpoint is a new contribution to the ecotoxicological toolbox, examining responses from a native organism to predict the effects of pollutants in an aquatic environment.

Aplicação da classificação internacional de funcionalidade, incapacidade e saúde em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Cardiotorácica / Application of the international classification of functioning, disability and health in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

Objetivos: Codificar, através da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade (CIF), o estado de saúde dos pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) cardiotorácica e comparar a codificação da mobilidade destes na admissão e na alta da unidade. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo observacional longitudinal descritivo, na UTI Cardiotorácica adulta, no segundo dia de internação e no dia da alta. Os dados foram coletados por meio de uma ficha de internação e de um checklist cardiológico da CIF. Resultados: Amostra composta por 43 pacientes, idade média de 50,58 ± 17,24 anos, com internação média de 3,42 ± 4,24 dias. Na codificação relacionada a transferência e locomoção, feita na avaliação e alta, observou-se resultados estatisticamente significantes (p < 0,001) para todas as variáveis analisadas. Conclusão: A CIF demonstrou grande capacidade de padronizar a linguagem entre os profissionais na UTI além de quantificar a evolução dos pacientes. (AU)

Objectives: To codify, using the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), the health status of patients hospitalized in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and compare the encoding of these mobility at admission and at discharge from the unit. Methods: A descriptive longitudinal study was performed in adult Cardiothoracic ICU on the second day of admission and day of discharge. Data were collected through a hospitalization form and a cardiology checklist of CIF. Results: A sample of 43 patients, 50.58 ± 17.24 years old, with an average hospital stay of 3.42 ± 4.24 days. We noticed that, in coding related to transfer and locomotion, made in the assessment and discharge, there was a statistically significant result (p < 0.001) for all variables. Conclusion: The ICF has shown great ability to standardize the language among professionals in the ICU as well as quantify the evolution of intensive care unit patients.(AU)

Assessment of nasal obstruction symptoms using the NOSE scale after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion.

The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale is a reliable and valid instrument used widely in otorhinolaryngology to evaluate nasal obstruction symptoms in patients with nasal disorders. The purpose of this study was to assess nasal obstruction symptoms prospectively in patients undergoing surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) using the NOSE scale. Sixteen patients were studied (mean age 31±7.7 years), 10 women and six men, all with a transverse maxillary deficiency and an indication for SARME. Hyrax type devices were placed preoperatively and SARME was performed using Kraut's technique. The NOSE scale was applied prospectively to assess nasal obstruction symptoms. The results were recorded for each score on a scale ranging from 0 to 4, and these scores were multiplied by 5, generating a balanced scale from 0 to 100. Data were stratified according to NOSE scores, and nasal obstruction was categorized as mild (0-25), moderate (26-50), or severe (>50). The questionnaire was administered twice, first preoperatively and then at 6 months after surgery, and the results compared. Data were analyzed statistically using SAS statistical package software and showed that patients experienced a subjective improvement or did not have a worsening of nasal obstruction symptoms after SARME.

Effect of the number of screws on the stability of locking mandibular reconstruction plates.

Atrophic mandible fractures are frequently a challenge to stabilize. This study evaluated, through mechanical testing in vitro, the number of locking screws that is sufficient to withstand loading when applied with a locking reconstruction plate in the fixation of atrophic mandible fractures. Polyurethane mandibles with a simulated linear fracture at the midline were used as substratum. Results show that resistance of the fixation is poor when one and two screws are used on each side of the fracture. Three screws on each side of the fracture significantly increases the resistance to displacement. However, no additional strength is added to the construct when more than three screws per side are used.

[Dynamics of urban and rural population growth in the State of Bahia: 1940-1980]. / Dinamica do crescimento demografico urbano e rural no Estado da Bahia: 1940-1980.

"The study of the urban and rural growth in the State of Bahia [Brazil] during the period of 1940-80 is the purpose of this research. This study was done through an integrated analysis of the annual geometric growth rates, and the application of several growth models. The analysis showed that the urbanization and 'de-ruralization' processes were intense and that this trend will be stronger in the near future." (SUMMARY IN ENG)