Water-Retaining Polymer and Planting Pit Size on Chlorophyll Index, Gas Exchange and Yield of Sour Passion Fruit with Deficit Irrigation.

Water availability is a limiting factor for the cultivation of sour passion fruit. Soil management techniques and the use of water-retaining polymers can increase soil water retention, reducing the frequency of irrigation in the crop. In this context, the objective of the research was to evaluate the gas exchange, the chlorophyll index, and the yield of the sour passion fruit cv. BRS GA1 as a function of irrigation depths, pit volumes, and doses of water-retaining polymer. The experiment was carried out in randomized blocks, in plots subdivided in a 2 × (2 × 5) arrangement, with irrigation depths of 70 and 100% of the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) as the main plot, the subplots with the volumes of pit of 64 and 128 dm3, and doses of the water-retaining polymer of 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 g dm-3. The interaction of irrigation depths × pit volumes × doses of water-retaining polymer influences chlorophyll indexes, gas exchange, and water productivity, with positive impacts on yield of the sour passion fruit. The water depth of 70% of ETc increased the yield of sour passion fruit, in pits of 64 dm3. The application of doses of up to 1.1 g dm-3 of the water-retaining polymer and irrigation with water of 70% of ETc is recommended, and a dose of 2.0 g dm-3 of the water-retaining polymer in a pit volume of 128 dm3, associated with an irrigation depth of 100% ETc causes stress in sour passion fruit plants due to excess water.

Salinity and Mulching Effects on Nutrition and Production of Grafted Sour Passion Fruit.

The Brazilian semiarid region stands out in terms of sour passion fruit production. Local climatic conditions (high air temperature and low rainfall), combined with its soil properties (rich in soluble salts), increase salinity effects on plants. This study was carried out in the experimental area "Macaquinhos" in Remígio-Paraíba (Brazil). The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of mulching on grafted sour passion fruit under irrigation with moderately saline water. The experiment was conducted in split-plots in a 2 × (2 × 2) factorial scheme to evaluate the effects of the combination of irrigation water salinity of 0.5 dS m-1 (control) and 4.5 dS m-1 (main plot), passion fruit propagated by seed and grafted onto Passiflora cincinnata, with and without mulching (subplots), with four replicates and three plants per plot. The foliar Na concentration in grafted plants was 90.9% less than that of plants propagated via seeds; however, it did not affect fruit production. Plastic mulching, by reducing the absorption of toxic salts and promoting greater absorption of nutrients, contributed to greater production of sour passion fruit. Under irrigation with moderately saline water, the plastic film in the soil and seed propagation promote higher production of sour passion fruit.

Leiomiossarcoma paratesticular: relato de caso e revisão de literatura / Paratesticular leiomysarcoma: a case of report and review of the literature

Introdução: O leiomiossarcoma é um tumor maligno de células mesenquimais. Este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar um caso clínico de sarcoma paratesticular subtipo leiomiossarcoma, tendo em vista sua escassez na literatura. Relato de caso: Paciente, 40 anos, sexo masculino, negro, hígido, iniciou quadro de dor em região de bolsa escrotal. Foi submetido à ultrassonografia que evidenciou tumor testicular à esquerda. Foi realizada abordagem cirúrgica. Considerações finais: O leiomiossarcoma é um tumor maligno com envolvimento de músculo liso. Devido à raridade do leiomiossarcoma paratesticular, não existe protocolo estabelecido na literatura. A importância da equipe multidisciplinar e especializada com acompanhamento longitudinal tem o intuito de instituir a terapia padrão-ouro e evitar recorrência.

Introduction: Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor of mesenchymal cells. This study aims to present a clinical case of paratesticular sarcoma subtype leiomyosarcoma given its scarcity in the literature. Case report: The patient, 40 years old, male, black, healthy, started with pain in the scrotal region. He was submitted to ultrasonography which showed a testicular tumor on the left. A surgical approach was performed. Final consideration: Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor with smooth muscle involvement. Due to the rarity of paratesticular leiomyosarcoma, there is no established protocol in the literature. The importance of a multidisciplinary and specialized team with longitudinal follow-up to establish the gold standard therapy and avoid recurrence.

Translocation factor of heavy metals by elephant grass grown with varying concentrations of landfill leachate.

The aim of this study is to obtain the translocation factor by application of landfill leachate (LL) diluted in public irrigation water (IW). Pennisetum purpureum Schum (elephant grass) was cultivated for 83 days in an experimental water reuse unit. The present work was developed at the Experimental Water Reuse Unit (UERA), on the UFERSA campus in Mossoró, RN, Brazil. Plot irrigation was based on water balance and crop evapotranspiration (ETc). The concentration in the plant tissue (root and leaf) of the following heavy metals was measured to determine the respective translocation factors: manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). The experiment was set up in a randomized block design with five treatments (T1, plots irrigated only with IW; T2, 50% of LL dose plus IW; T3, 100% of LL dose plus IW; T4, 150% of LL dose plus IW; and T5, 200% of LL dose plus IW) and five replications. All treatments received LL plus IW depth of 491.02 mm for 83 days of P. purpureum cultivation. The data obtained were submitted to multivariate analysis plus the nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test to compare the means. Pennisetum purpureum showed a potential to accumulate metals in its tissues, mainly Mn, Zn, and Cu. The treatments that most favored the extraction of these metals were T2 and T5; in this sense, P. purpureum was not efficient in translocating heavy metals, since the translocation factor observed in all treatments was below 1.0, indicating that the species used extract heavy metals from soil solution and keeps in yours roots. This suggests planting P. purpureum may not be a viable option to remediate environments highly contaminated with heavy metals.

Simulated training model of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopic pyeloplasty.

PURPOSE: To develop a model for simulated training of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopicpyeloplasty. METHODS: Longitudinal and experimental study, with 16 participants. A synthetic instrument was produced to simulate the renal pelvis and the proximal portion of the ureter positioned on a platform within laparoscopic simulators, thereby resulting in the realistic simulation of the ureteropelvic anastomosis. A step-by-step guide was also developed for the accomplishment of the ureteropelvic anastomosis training model. RESULTS: In the evaluation of all participants' suture training, a decrease was found in the time needed to perform the anastomosis, with a median of 17.83 min in the 1st step and 14.21 min in the last one (p = 0.01). Regarding the knots, in the 1st step, 5% of them were considered firm, with an evolution to 30% in the last step (p = 0.011). CONCLUSION: We noticed improvement in the ability to perform the ureteropelvic anastomosis by participants with no experience with it. Therefore, even unexperienced participants can improve their skills with this training. Moreover, we observed the effectiveness of the model use, confirmed by the participants' opinion and its validation by expert surgeons.

Saline water and bovine biofertilizer chemically enriched on jackfruit seedlings var. soft / Água salina e biofertilizante enriquecido em mudas de jaqueira var. mole

Water scarcity and water quality is a subject of constant debate around the world, with the accumulation of salts in water and on soils causing a negative impact on food production, man and herds, especially in the arid and semi-arid regions. The use of bovine manure biofertilizers that potentiate the use of brackish water, normally restricted in agriculture due to its salinity, has been suggested for seedling formation and crop production, including jackfruit plants. An experiment was carried out from October/2012 to February/2013, in a protected environment, at Agrarian Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, Areia county, Paraíba State, Brazil, to evaluate the effects of saline water and bovine biofertilizer chemically enriched with gypsum, cow's milk and molasses. The experimental design was completely randomized, with five replications of a plant, in a factorial scheme 5 × 2, corresponding at values of electrical conductivity of the water of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 dS m-1 substrate with and without bovine biofertilizer. Measurements were made of substrate salinity, height of growth, stem diameter, length mean root, leaf area, leaf area ratio, and total dry mass (root, shoots and leaves). The biofertilizer enriched with cow's milk, sugar cane molasses and agricultural gypsum increased the salinity of the soil; however, it attenuated the negative effects of the salts during establishment of jackfruit seedlings, to 95 days after emergence. All the growth variables studied were higher for seedlings developed in substrate with bovine biofertilizer chemically enriched.

A escassez e a qualidade da água são assuntos de constante debate em todo o mundo, com o acúmulo de sais na água e nos solos, causando um impacto negativo na produção de alimentos, homem e rebanhos, especialmente nas regiões áridas e semiáridas. O uso de biofertilizante de esterco bovino que possibilita o uso de água salobra, normalmente restrita à agricultura devido à salinidade, tem sido sugerido para formação demudas e produção agrícola, inclusive de jaqueira. Um experimento foi desenvolvido entre outubro de 2012 e fevereiro de 2013, em ambiente protegido, no Centro de Ciências Agrárias, da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Areia, Paraíba, Brasil, para avaliar os efeitos da água salina e biofertilizante bovino enriquecido quimicamente com calcário, leite de vaca e melaço. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com cinco repetições e uma planta, em esquema fatorial 5 × 2. Água com condutividade elétrica de 0,5, 1,0, 2,0, 3,0 e 4,0 foram aplicadas no substrato com e sem biofertilizante bovino. Foi avaliada a salinidade do substrato, crescimento em altura, diâmetro caulinar, crescimento da raiz principal, área foliar, razão de área foliar e massa seca total (raiz, parte aérea e folhas). O biofertilizante enriquecido com leite de vaca, melaço de cana-de-açúcar e gesso agrícola aumentou a salinidade do solo, no entanto, atenuou os efeitos negativos da salinidade durante o estabelecimento das mudas de jaqueira, aos 95 dias após a emergência. Todas as variáveis estudadas foram maiores nas mudas que cresceram no substrato com biofertilizante enriquecido quimicamente.

Case Report: Prolapsed Ureterocele-A Differential Diagnosis of Urethral Cists.

Ureterocele is a cystic dilatation of submucosal distal ureter. It presents a higher incidence in infants and young children but is rare in adults. The urethral prolapse of ureterocele is extremely rare, and its clinical presentation includes vulvar mass, hematuria, and urinary tract dysfunction. We present a case of ureterocele prolapse in a 45-year-old woman who has a 3-day-evolution vulvar mass and intense urethral bleeding. The patient underwent armed cystoscopy and ureteroscopy, ureterocele resection, and biopsy. She evolved with good postoperative condition and was then discharged.

Simulated training model of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Purpose: To develop a model for simulated training of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopicpyeloplasty. Methods: Longitudinal and experimental study, with 16 participants. A synthetic instrument was produced to simulate the renal pelvis and the proximal portion of the ureter positioned on a platform within laparoscopic simulators, thereby resulting in the realistic simulation of the ureteropelvic anastomosis. A step-by-step guide was also developed for the accomplishment of the ureteropelvic anastomosis training model. Results: In the evaluation of all participants suture training, a decrease was found in the time needed to perform the anastomosis, with a median of 17.83 min in the 1st step and 14.21 min in the last one (p = 0.01). Regarding the knots, in the 1st step, 5% of them were considered firm, with an evolution to 30% in the last step (p = 0.011). Conclusion: We noticed improvement in the ability to perform the ureteropelvic anastomosis by participants with no experience with it. Therefore, even unexperienced participants can improve their skills with this training. Moreover, we observed the effectiveness of the model use, confirmed by the participants opinion and its validation by expert surgeons.(AU)

Simulated training model of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopic pyeloplasty

Abstract Purpose: To develop a model for simulated training of ureteropyelic anastomosis in laparoscopicpyeloplasty. Methods: Longitudinal and experimental study, with 16 participants. A synthetic instrument was produced to simulate the renal pelvis and the proximal portion of the ureter positioned on a platform within laparoscopic simulators, thereby resulting in the realistic simulation of the ureteropelvic anastomosis. A step-by-step guide was also developed for the accomplishment of the ureteropelvic anastomosis training model. Results: In the evaluation of all participants' suture training, a decrease was found in the time needed to perform the anastomosis, with a median of 17.83 min in the 1st step and 14.21 min in the last one (p = 0.01). Regarding the knots, in the 1st step, 5% of them were considered firm, with an evolution to 30% in the last step (p = 0.011). Conclusion: We noticed improvement in the ability to perform the ureteropelvic anastomosis by participants with no experience with it. Therefore, even unexperienced participants can improve their skills with this training. Moreover, we observed the effectiveness of the model use, confirmed by the participants' opinion and its validation by expert surgeons.

A Extensão Universitária como estratégia para a Educação em Saúde com um grupo de idosos / The University Extension as a strategy for Health Education with group of elderly / Extensión universitaria como estrategia de educación para la salud con un grupo de ancianos

Trata-se de um relato de experiência baseado nas vivências de estudantes do curso de graduação em Enfermagem de uma Universidade pública do interior do estado do Ceará, Brasil, com um grupo de idosos de um Centro de Saúde da Família. As ações foram desenvolvidas por meio de abordagens grupais, com a utilização de metodologias ativas. Foram abordados temas relevantes à área do envelhecimento, como: hipertensão, alimentação saudável e prevenção de quedas, quando se adquiriram novos saberes, esclareceram-se dúvidas, em momentos ricos na condução de um grupo intergeracional, significativo para a formação acadêmica, uma ação de grande valia na Atenção Primária para o aprofundamento no estudo das temáticas abordadas. Assim, conclui-se que a realização de grupos de idosos com abordagens didáticas é um excelente meio de empoderar esses idosos sobre temas do seu cotidiano, e sobre a promoção à saúde, afastando-se do foco meramente clínico da saúde, e fazendo-se uso de outros meios de cuidado, ao enxergar o indivíduo em seu aspecto singular, biopsicossocial e espiritual.

This is an experience report based on the experiences of undergraduate nursing students from a public university in the interior of the state of Ceará, Brazil, with a group of elderly from a Family Health Center. The actions were developed through group approaches, using active methodologies. Topics relevant to the area of aging were addressed, such as hypertension, healthy eating and prevention of falls, when new knowledge was acquired, doubts were clarified, in rich moments in leading an intergenerational group, meaningful for academic formation, an action of great value in Primary Care to deepen the study of the themes addressed. Thus, it is concluded that holding groups of elderly with didactic approaches is an excellent way to empower them on topics of their daily life and health promotion, leaving the purely clinical focus of health, and making use of other means. care, when seeing the individual in their biopsychosocial and spiritual aspect.

Este es un informe de experiencia basado en las experiencias de estudiantes de pregrado de enfermería de una universidad pública en el interior del estado de Ceará, Brasil, con un grupo de ancianos de un Centro de Salud Familiar. Las acciones se desarrollaron a través de enfoques grupales, utilizando metodologías activas. Se abordaron temas relevantes para el área del envejecimiento, como la hipertensión, la alimentación saludable y la prevención de caídas, cuando se adquirió nuevo conocimiento, se aclararon las dudas, en momentos enriquecedores para liderar un grupo intergeneracional, significativo para la formación académica, una acción de Gran valor en Atención Primaria para profundizar el estudio de los temas abordados. Por lo tanto, se concluye que mantener grupos de ancianos con enfoques didácticos es una excelente manera de empoderarlos en temas de su vida diaria y promoción de la salud, dejando el enfoque puramente clínico de la salud y haciendo uso de otros medios. cuidado, al ver al individuo en su aspecto biopsicosocial y espiritual.

Chemical Characterization and Cytoprotective Effect of the Hydroethanol Extract from Annona coriacea Mart. (Araticum).

INTRODUCTION: Annona coriacea Mart. (araticum) is a widely distributed tree in the cerrado. Its value is attributed principally to the consumption of its fruit which possesses a large nutritive potential. The objective was to identify the chemical profile and evaluate the antimicrobial and cytoprotective activity of the hydroethanol extract of A. coriacea Mart. (HEAC) leaves against the toxicity of mercury chloride. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The characterization of components was carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by microdilution method in broth with strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. For evaluation of the modulatory and cytoprotective activity of aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin and amikacin) and mercury chloride (HgCl2), the substances were associated with the HEAC at subinhibitory concentrations (MIC/8). RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The HPLC analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids such as Luteolin (1.84%) and Quercetin (1.19%) in elevated concentrations. The HEAC presented an MIC ≥512 µg/mL and significant antagonistic action in aminoglycosides modulation, and it also showed cytoprotective activity to S. aureus (significance P < 0.0001) and E. coli (significance P < 0.05) bacteria against the mercury chloride heavy metal with significance, this action being attributed to the chelating properties of the flavonoids found in the chemical identification. CONCLUSIONS: The results acquired in this study show that the HEAC presents cytoprotective activity over the tested strains in vitro and can also present antagonistic effect when associated with aminoglycosides, reinforcing the necessity of taking caution when combining natural and pharmaceutical products. SUMMARY: The hydroalcoholic extract of A. coriacea Mart. presents in vitro cytoprotective activity against the toxic effect of Hg. Abbreviations Used: HPLC-DAD: High-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector; MIC: Minimum inhibitory concentration; DMSO: Dimethyl sulfoxide.

Multiple Site Fracture of Both Rods in a Malleable Penile Implant.

Penile prosthesis implant is the definitive treatment for refractory erectile dysfunction. Fracture of malleable prosthesis is rarely described due to its low incidence. We describe a case of multiple, bilateral fracture of a malleable penile implant, ten years after implantation. After the diagnosis, a review surgery was performed and the implants were replaced. No corporal rupture or urethral lesion was observed. Review of the literature shows few articles reporting penile implant fractures, and to our knowledge no other article has described multiple, bilateral fractures of a penile prosthesis.

Efeito da solução nutritiva sob o crescimento e composição mineral em pepino cultivado em substrato de fibra de coco / Nutrient solution effect on development and mineral composition of cucumber grown in coconut fiber substrate

O pepino é uma importante hortaliça amplamente cultivada por pequenos e médios produtores no semiárido do Brasil. O experimento foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de diferentes soluções nutritivas do pepino cultivados em substrato de fibra de coco sob o crescimento e composição mineral de folhas. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. A solução nutritiva padrão foi preparada seguindo a recomendação de 100% sugerida por Furlani para a cultura do pepino. A partir dessa recomendação, foram testadas novas concentrações de nutrientes: 12,5; 17; 25; 50 e 100%, que após a diluição dos nutrientes apresentou condutividades de 1,0; 1,2; 1,5; 2,3 e 3,8 dS m-¹, respectivamente. A partir dos sete dias após o transplantio foram medidas as variáveis altura de plantas, diâmetro caulinar e número de folhas. No início da floração (30 dias após o transplantio) foram coletadas de cada parcela duas folhas por planta, a partir do broto terminal, para determinação dos teores de macro e micronutrientes na biomassa seca das folhas. As variáveis de crescimento altura de plantas, diâmetro do caule e número de folhas foram influenciadas pela interação proporção de nutrientes na solução nutritiva × idade das plantas. As plantas de pepineiro estavam adequadamente nutridas em nitrogênio (N), fósforo (P), potássio (K), cálcio (Ca), magnésio (Mg), cobre (Cu), manganês (Mn), ferro (Fe) e zinco (Zn).(AU)

Cucumber is an important horticultural crop widely cultivated for small and medium growers in semiarid regions of the Brazil. In order to evaluate the nutrient solution effect on development and mineral composition of cucumber grown in coconut fiber substrate, an experimental was carried out using completely randomized design with four replications. A standard nutrient solution was prepared following the recommendation of 100% suggested by Furlani for cucumber crop. Concentrations of nutrient solution were to simulate by standard nutrient solution: 12.5, 17, 25; 50 and 100% (control) and, after the nutrients dilution showed conductivities following: 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.3 and 3.8 dS m-¹, respectively. Seven days after transplanting the variables plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves were recording. For each plot two leaves of cucumber terminal shoot was collected at beginning of flowering (30 days after transplanting) and, macro and micronutrients was analyzed in dry biomass. Growth variables plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves were influenced by the interaction ratio of nutrients in the nutrients solution age of the plants. The cucumber plants were adequately nourished in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron and zinc.(AU)

Produção de capim elefante utilizando percolado de aterro sanitário / Production of elephant grass using leachate landfill

O uso do percolado de aterro sanitário (PAS) na produção de biomassa para fins energéticos é uma alternativa que minimiza a degradação ambiental. O presente trabalho objetivou analisar o efeito de distintas doses de PAS na produção de capim elefante (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.). Para isso, montou-se o experimento no delineamento em blocos casualizados, com cinco tratamentos (T1 - somente água de abastecimento - AA; T2 - 1mm dia-1 de PAS mais AA; T3 - 2mm dia-1 de PAS mais AA; T4 - 3mm dia-1 de PAS mais AA; e T5 - 4mm dia-1 de PAS mais AA) e cinco repetições, totalizando 25 parcelas experimentais. O capim elefante foi cultivado em ARGISSOLO VERMELHO - AMARELO Eutrófico, durante 132 dias em Mossoró/RN. Ao final do ciclo do capim elefante foram determinadas as características vegetativas altura de planta (AP), massa úmida da planta (MUP) e da folha (MUF) e massa seca das folhas (MSF). Comprovou-se para MUP, MUF e MSF que não houve diferença estatística entre os tratamentos, entretanto, para AP, o tratamento T2 apresentou maior valor (2,86m), diferindo estatisticamente dos tratamentos T4 e T5. Em geral, o tratamento T2 apresentou melhor desempenho com relação às características vegetativas do capim elefante.

The use of landfill leachate (PAS) in the production of biomass for energy is an alternative that minimizes environmental degradation. This study aimed to analyze the effect of different doses of PAS in elephant grass production (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.). For this, the experiment was set up in a randomized block design with five treatments (T1 - only water supply - AA, T2 - 1 mm day-1 of PAS more AA, T3 - 2 mm day-1 of PAS more AA, T4 - 3 mm day-1 of PAS more AA and T5 - 4 mm day -1 of PAS more AA) and five repetitions, totaling 25 experimental plots. The elephant grass was cultivated in ultisol during 132 days in Mossoró/RN. At the end of elephant grass cycle were determined vegetative characteristics plant height (PH), plant fresh weight (MUP), leaf fresh weight (MUF) and leaf dry weight (MSF). It was shown to MUP, MUF and MSF that there was no statistical difference between the treatments, however, to AP, T2 treatment the highest values (2.86 m), differing of the treatments T4 and T5. In general, treatment T2 showed a better performance with respect to elephant grass vegetative characteristics.

Formação de mudas de Nim com aplicação de biofertilizante bovino submetido à drenagem e estresse salino / Formation of Neem seedlings with application of bovine biofertilizer subjected to drainage and saline stress

Diversos fatores podem influenciar a formação de mudas. Entre as causas de insucesso, encontram-se a dificuldade de manutenção de drenagem e qualidade da água de irrigação. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos do biofertilizante bovino e salinidade da água de irrigação na formação de mudas de nim. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com os tratamentos arranjados no esquema fatorial 5 x 2 x 2, com quatro repetições, referente aos níveis de salinidade da água de irrigação de 0,5; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1, no solo sem e com biofertilizante bovino, sem e com drenagem. As variáveis analisadas foram emergência de plântulas, número de folhas, diâmetro caulinar e área foliar. O biofertilizante bovino depois de diluído em água não salina (0,49 dS m-1) e não clorada na razão de 1:1, foi aplicado uma única vez, dois dias antes da semeadura, ao nível de 10% do volume do substrato. A irrigação das plantas com cada tipo de água foi feita diariamente fornecendo um volume de água suficiente para elevar a umidade do solo para o nível mais próxima da capacidade de campo. Pelos resultados, com o aumento da salinidade das águas houve reduções no crescimento das plantas em até 28%, mas o biofertilizante bovino e a drenagem do solo proporcionaram melhores condições de crescimento das mudas.

Several factors may influence in formation of seedlings. Among the causes of failure find discovered the difficulty of maintain of the drainage and quality of irrigation water. The objective of wok was study or evaluate the effects of bovine biofertilizer and water salinity in the formation of neem seedlings. The experimental design was in randomized block, with the treatments arranged in factorial scheme 5 x 2 x 2, with four repetitions, referring at the five salinity levels of irrigation water: 0.5, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1, in soil without and with bovine biofertilizer, in soil without and with soil drainage. The variables analyzed were: seedlings emergence, number of leaves, stem diameter and leaf area. The bovine biofertilizer after diluted in noon-saline water (0,49 dS m-1) e not chlorinated in reason to 1:1, was applied an once two days before sowing, at level to 10% of substrate volume. The plants were irrigated daily with each type of water in volume sufficient to increase the soil moisture for the level nearest of field capacity. By results, with the increasing of salinity waters there were reductions in plant growth up to 28%, but the bovine biofertilizer and soil drainage provided better conditions for seedling growth.

Efeito da solução nutritiva sob o crescimento e composição mineral em pepino cultivado em substrato de fibra de coco / Nutrient solution effect on development and mineral composition of cucumber grown in coconut fiber substrate

O pepino é uma importante hortaliça amplamente cultivada por pequenos e médios produtores no semiárido do Brasil. O experimento foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de diferentes soluções nutritivas do pepino cultivados em substrato de fibra de coco sob o crescimento e composição mineral de folhas. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. A solução nutritiva padrão foi preparada seguindo a recomendação de 100% sugerida por Furlani para a cultura do pepino. A partir dessa recomendação, foram testadas novas concentrações de nutrientes: 12,5; 17; 25; 50 e 100%, que após a diluição dos nutrientes apresentou condutividades de 1,0; 1,2; 1,5; 2,3 e 3,8 dS m-¹, respectivamente. A partir dos sete dias após o transplantio foram medidas as variáveis altura de plantas, diâmetro caulinar e número de folhas. No início da floração (30 dias após o transplantio) foram coletadas de cada parcela duas folhas por planta, a partir do broto terminal, para determinação dos teores de macro e micronutrientes na biomassa seca das folhas. As variáveis de crescimento altura de plantas, diâmetro do caule e número de folhas foram influenciadas pela interação proporção de nutrientes na solução nutritiva × idade das plantas. As plantas de pepineiro estavam adequadamente nutridas em nitrogênio (N), fósforo (P), potássio (K), cálcio (Ca), magnésio (Mg), cobre (Cu), manganês (Mn), ferro (Fe) e zinco (Zn).

Cucumber is an important horticultural crop widely cultivated for small and medium growers in semiarid regions of the Brazil. In order to evaluate the nutrient solution effect on development and mineral composition of cucumber grown in coconut fiber substrate, an experimental was carried out using completely randomized design with four replications. A standard nutrient solution was prepared following the recommendation of 100% suggested by Furlani for cucumber crop. Concentrations of nutrient solution were to simulate by standard nutrient solution: 12.5, 17, 25; 50 and 100% (control) and, after the nutrients dilution showed conductivities following: 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.3 and 3.8 dS m-¹, respectively. Seven days after transplanting the variables plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves were recording. For each plot two leaves of cucumber terminal shoot was collected at beginning of flowering (30 days after transplanting) and, macro and micronutrients was analyzed in dry biomass. Growth variables plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves were influenced by the interaction ratio of nutrients in the nutrients solution age of the plants. The cucumber plants were adequately nourished in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron and zinc.

Gotejadores aplicando proporções de tempo de irrigação com efluente da suinocultura e água de abastecimento / Drippers applying proportions of irrigation time with swine wastewater and water supply

Este trabalho objetivou analisar os efeitos de proporções de tempo de irrigação com água residuária da suinocultura (ARS) e água de abastecimento (AA) na alteração de indicadores de desempenho hidráulico de sistemas de irrigação com três modelos de gotejadores (G1 - não autocompensante de 2,0 L h-1, G2 - não autocompensante de 1,7 L h-1 e G3 - autocompensante de 3,6 L h-1). O experimento foi realizado junto ao Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola (DEA/UFV) em Viçosa-MG, tendo os seguintes tratamentos: i) 1E3A(1 h de ARS e 3 h de AA); ii) 2E2A (2 h de ARS 2 h de AA); iii) 3E1A (3 h de ARS e 1 h de AA); e iv 4E (4 h de ARS). As características físico-químicas e biológicas da ARS e AA foram determinadas a cada 20 h e 80 h, respectivamente. Os valores do coeficiente de variação de vazão (CVq), coeficiente de uniformidade estatística (Us) e coeficiente de vazão relativa média (DRA) foram obtidos a cada 20 h, durante 160 h de operação do sistema. Após 160 h, gotejadores e linhas laterais foram dissecados para investigação do material ocasionar de obstrução. A obstrução por biofilme foi mais acentuada nas combinações G1 x 2E2A e G1 x 3E1A, enquanto as combinações G2 x 1E3A e G3 x 4E apresentaram os maiores valores de desempenho hidráulico, minimizando a obstrução nas unidades de irrigação com biofilme.

This study aimed to analyze the effects of irrigation time with swine wastewater (ARS) and water supply (AA) on alteration of hydraulic performance indicators in irrigation systems with three models drippers (G1 - non pressure compensating for 2.0 L h-1, G2 ­ non pressure compensating for 1.7 h L-1 and G3 - pressure compensating for 3.6 h L-1). The experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Engineering Department (DEA/UFV) in Viçosa-MG, with the following treatments: i) 1E3A (ARS 1 h and 3 h AA); ii) 2E2A (ARS 2 h and 2 h AA); iii) 3E1A (ARS 3 h and 1 h of AA); and iv 4E (ARS 4 h). The physico-chemical and biological characteristics of ARS and AA were determined every 20 h and 80 h, respectively. The coefficient of variation of discharge (CVq), coefficient of statistical uniformity (Us) and coefficient of relative mean flow (Dra) were obtained every 20 h, during 160 h of operation. After 160 h, drippers and lateral lines were dissected to investigate the material cause of obstruction. The obstruction by biofilm was more pronounced in combinations G1 x 2E2A and G1 x 3E1A, while the combinations G2 x 1E3A and G3 x 4E showed higher hydraulic performance, minimizing the obstruction on irrigation units with biofilm.

Hepatic repercussions of azoxymethane-induced colorectal carcinogenesis.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the hepatic effects of colonic carcinogenesis induced by azoxymethane at different doses and times of exposure in rats. METHODS: Forty-four Wistar rats were divided into four groups. The animals were eight weeks at the beginning of the experiment. group 1 received 1.0 ml of saline intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. Group 2 received 15 mg/kg of azoxymethane intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. These animals were killed at the 15th week of the experiment. The animals of group 3 received saline intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. Group 4 animals received 20mg/kg of azoxymethane intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. These animals were killed at the 26th week of the experiment. The fragments of liver tissue were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and evaluated microscopically. RESULTS: Groups 1 and 2 differed significantly in relation to steatosis, no difference having been found between group 3 and group 4. However, in group 4 we observed pre-neoplastic lesions (foci of altered, clear, vacuolated, basophilic, amphophilic tigroid, oncocytic, small or acidophilus cells, spongiosis and peliosis) and neoplastic lesions (adenomas and colangiomas) containing atypical hepatocytes in between, not identified in group 3. CONCLUSION: In the model of colorectal carcinogenesis, preneoplastic and neoplastic hepatic lesions appear and evolve in proportion to the time of exposure and dose of azoxymethane.

Repercussão hepática da carcinogênese colorretal induzida pelo azoximetano / Hepatic repercussions of azoxymethane-induced colorectal carcinogenesis

OBJETIVO: Avaliar as repercussões hepáticas da carcinogênese colônica induzida por diferentes doses e tempos de exposição ao azoximetano em ratos Wistar. MÉTODOS: Quarenta e quatro ratos foram distribuídos em quatro grupos. Os animais tinham oito semanas no início do experimento. No grupo 1, receberam 1.0mL de solução salina intraperitonealmente uma vez por semana por duas semanas. No grupo 2, receberam 15 mg/kg de azoximetano intraperitonealmente uma vez por semana por duas semanas. Esses animais foram mortos na 15ª semana do experimento. Os animais do grupo 3 receberam solução salina intraperitonealmente uma vez por semana por duas semanas. Os animais do grupo 4 receberam 20mg/kg de azoximetano intraperitonealmente uma vez por semana por duas semanas. Esses animais foram mortos na 26ª semana do experimento. Os fragmentos de tecido hepático foram corados pela hematoxilina e eosina e avaliadas microscopicamente. RESULTADOS: Grupo 1 e grupo 2 diferiram significantemente em relação a esteatose, mas não houve diferença entre o grupo 3 e o grupo 4. No entanto, no grupo 4 foram observadas lesões pré-neoplásicas (focos de células alteradas, claras, vacuoladas, basofílicas, anfofílicas, tigróides, oncocíticas, pequenas ou acidófilas, espongioses e pelioses) e lesões neoplásicas (colangiomas e adenomas) contendo hepatócitos atípicos de permeio, não identificados no grupo 3. CONCLUSÃO: No modelo de carcinogênese colorretal, lesões hepáticas pré-neoplásicas e neoplásicas aparecem e evoluem na proporção do tempo e dose de exposição ao azoximetano.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the hepatic effects of colonic carcinogenesis induced by azoxymethane at different doses and times of exposure in rats. METHODS: Forty-four Wistar rats were divided into four groups. The animals were eight weeks at the beginning of the experiment. group 1 received 1.0ml of saline intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. Group 2 received 15 mg/kg of azoxymethane intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. These animals were killed at the 15th week of the experiment. The animals of group 3 received saline intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. Group 4 animals received 20mg/kg of azoxymethane intraperitoneally once a week for two weeks. These animals were killed at the 26th week of the experiment. The fragments of liver tissue were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and evaluated microscopically. RESULTS: Groups 1 and 2 differed significantly in relation to steatosis, no difference having been found between group 3 and group 4. However, in group 4 we observed pre-neoplastic lesions (foci of altered, clear, vacuolated, basophilic, amphophilic tigroid, oncocytic, small or acidophilus cells, spongiosis and peliosis) and neoplastic lesions (adenomas and colangiomas) containing atypical hepatocytes in between, not identified in group 3. CONCLUSION: In the model of colorectal carcinogenesis, preneoplastic and neoplastic hepatic lesions appear and evolve in proportion to the time of exposure and dose of azoxymethane.