NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

Xenarthrans – anteaters, sloths, and armadillos – have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with 24 domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, ten anteaters, and six sloths. Our dataset includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data-paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the south of the USA, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to its austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n=5,941), and Cyclopes sp. has the fewest (n=240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n=11,588), and the least recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n=33). With regards to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n=962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n=12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other datasets of Neotropical Series which will become available very soon (i.e. Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans dataset

Comportamento agronômico de cultivares e híbridos de repolho na região nordeste do Rio Grande do Sul Agronomic behavior of cabbage cultivars and hybrids in the northeast region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

O repolho (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) é uma das plantas hortícolas mais importantes na região nordeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Assim sendo, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi identificar os melhores cultivares e híbridos de repolho para esta região. Quinze materiais comerciais de repolho, de distintos distribuidores e origens, foram avaliados quanto ao seu comportamento agronômico em Veranópolis, RS, de julho a novembro de 1997, adotando a tecnologia usualmente recomendada para esta região. As maiores produtividades foram obtidas com os híbridos Shinsei (54,8t/ha), Japonês (53,6t/ha), Astrus (48,6t/ha) e Kenzan (44,8t/ha), e o cultivar Brunswick (43,5t/ha). Entretanto, considerando a preferência do mercado por repolhos de 1 a 1,5kg, os melhores materiais foram Saikô, Coração de Boi, Fuyutoyo, Chato de Quintal and Midori, com produtividades da ordem de 32 a 40t/ha.<br>Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is one of the most important horticultural plants in the northeast region of Rio Grande do Sul State. The objective of the present study was to identify the best cultivar and hybrid of cabbage for this region. Fifteen commercial materials of cabbage, from different distributors and origins, were evaluated for their agronomic behavior in Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, from July to November, 1997, adopting the technology usually recommended for this region. The best productivities were obtained with the hybrids Shinsei (54.8t/ha), Japonês (53.6t/ha), Astrus (48.6t/ha) and Kenzan (44.8t/ha), and the cultivar Brunswick (43.5t/ha). However, considering the preference of the market for cabbages of 1 to 1.5kg, the best materials were Saikô, Coração de Boi, Fuyutoyo, Chato de Quintal and Midori, with productivities of the order of 32 to 40t/ha