Festuca dertosensis (Poaceae), an overlooked fescue from the NE Iberian Peninsula

11 p., mapas, fot., il.A new species of Festuca L. (Poaceae) is described from the southern mountains of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). The new taxon belongs to the F. rubra aggregate, and superficially resembles plants of the F. trichophylla group. Its leaf anatomy, however, suggests a closer relationship with F. rubra and, in particular, F. heterophylla. Although sharing some features with F. paucispicula, a sympatric taxon, there are sufficient differences to warrant its separation from this local endemic. A comparative table and key are provided to assist in the identification of this overlooked fescue, and its relationship to other species present in the area is discussed, with special attention paid to species sharing a similar distribution. Mitosis studies have been carried out to determine the chromosome number, and the results suggest a decaploid, with a chromosome number of 2n = c. 70.Peer reviewe

Modelos geománticos aplicados a la simulación de cambios de usos del suelo. Evaluación del potencial de cambio

En el marco de un proyecto de investigación, y como continuación de trabajos precedentes, se está llevando a cabo una labor de comparación de modelos de simulación de cambios de uso del suelo, con el objetivo de obtener conclusiones acerca de los principales avances temáticos y metodológicos que pueden extraerse de su utilización. Aquí se presentan los primeros resultados obtenidos en un área-test de la Región de Murcia de aproximadamente 2300 km² de extensión. Para la fase de calibración (t0 y t1) se han utilizado los mapas de usos del suelo del proyecto Corine Land Cover 1990 y 2000, y para la simulación de los resultados (T), el año 2006. Las variables descriptivas y explicativas utilizadas proceden de distintas fuentes y bases de datos oficiales, siendo transformadas como factores o restricciones de las categorías de ocupación del suelo y de las transiciones detectadas en la fase de calibración. Las herramientas TIGs utilizadas (Land Change Modeller, CA_MARKOV) están incluidas en el software IDRISI 16, versión Taïga. El objetivo es poder conocer las ventajas y limitaciones de estos modelos y comparar la especificidad de cada uno en la fase de calibración (estimación y localización de los cambios, métodos para transformación de variables).The presented results come from a framework of projects focussing on comparison of various geomatic simulation models in order to get information about their degree of generalization and land use / land cover changes (LUCC) to which they may be applied.Here we present first results from one test area located in Murcia region with an extent of 2300 km². Corine Land Cover maps of 1990 and 2000 were used for model calibration. The simulation was done for 2006 with the possibility to validate model outputs by Corine Land Cover data from the same year. Data about identified drivers for LUCC have different sources, in particular land planning agencies and the Department of Environment. These drivers were used as constraints and factors explaining the location of land use categories and transitions during the calibration process. The presented simulation results were operated with model functions available in Idrisi 32, Taïga: Land Change Modeler and CA_Markov. The aim of this work is to better understand advantages and limitations of applied models and, particularly the specificities of each one during the calibration process (estimation and localization of changes and methods to driver transformation)

Modelos geomaticos aplicados a la simulacion de cambios de usos del suelo. Evaluacion del potencial de cambio

International audienceSe trata de llevar a cabo un labor de comparacion de modelos de simulacion de cambios de uso deo suelo, con el objetivo de obtener conclusiones acerca de los principales avances tematicos y metodologicos que pueden extraerse de su utilizacion

Antiapoptotic proteins Bcl2 and BclX do not protect chronic myeloid leukemia cells from imatinib-mediated growth arrest

Imatinib (Glivec, Gleevec, STI571), a Bcr-Abl kinase inhibitor, is the most used drug in chronic myeloid leukemia. Imatinib induces apoptosis in a number of CML-derived cell lines, including K562. However, in order to achieve hematological remissions it is required chronic treatment with the drug, a fact inconsistent with a cytotoxic mechanism of imatinib in vivo. In this work we have analysed the effects of imatinib on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562-derived cell lines with constitutive expression of the anti-apoptotic genes Bcl2 and BclX. We found that imatinib-mediated apoptosis was completely abrogated in both Bcl2- and BclX-cell lines. However, imatinib inhibited proliferation, although growth rate was higher than in parental K562. We conclude that, besides its apoptotic effect, imatinib acts through an apoptosis-independent mechanism to arrest cell growth.The work was supported by grant PM98-0109 and SAF2002-04193 from Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology to J.L.Peer Reviewe

Festuca dertosensis (Poaceae), an overlooked fescue from the NE Iberian Peninsula

A new species of Festuca L. (Poaceae) is described from the southern mountains of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain). The new taxon belongs to the F. rubra aggregate, and superficially resembles plants of the F. trichophylla group. Its leaf anatomy, however, suggests a closer relationship with F. rubra and, in particular, F. heterophylla. Although sharing some features with F. paucispicula, a sympatric taxon, there are sufficient differences to warrant its separation from this local endemic. A comparative table and key are provided to assist in the identification of this overlooked fescue, and its relationship to other species present in the area is discussed, with special attention paid to species sharing a similar distribution. Mitosis studies have been carried out to determine the chromosome number, and the results suggest a decaploid, with a chromosome number of 2n = c. 70

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 3 Is an Expanded Gene Family with Potential Adaptive Roles in Chickpea

Legumes play an important role in ensuring food security, improving nutrition and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Chickpea is a globally important grain legume adapted to semi-arid regions under rain-fed conditions. A growing body of research shows that aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) represent a gene class with promising potential for plant adaptation improvement. Aldehyde dehydrogenases constitute a superfamily of proteins with important functions as ‘aldehyde scavengers’ by detoxifying aldehydes molecules, and thus play important roles in stress responses. We performed a comprehensive study of the ALDH superfamily in the chickpea genome and identified 27 unique ALDH loci. Most chickpea ALDHs originated from duplication events and the ALDH3 gene family was noticeably expanded. Based on the physical locations of genes and sequence similarities, our results suggest that segmental duplication is a major driving force in the expansion of the ALDH family. Supported by expression data, the findings of this study offer new potential target genes for improving stress tolerance in chickpea that will be useful for breeding programs

Las proteínas antiapoptóticas Bcl2 y BclX no protegen a las células de leucemia mieloide crónica de la parada proliferativa inducida por imatinib

Imatinib (Glivec, Gleevec, STI571), a Bcr-Abl kinase inhibitor, is the most used drug in chronic myeloid leukemia. Imatinib induces apoptosis in a number of CML-derived cell lines, including K562. However, in order to achieve hematological remissions it is required chronic treatment with the drug, a fact inconsistent with a cytotoxic mechanism of imatinib in vivo. In this work we have analysed the effects of imatinib on the proliferation and apoptosis of K562-derived cell lines with constitutive expression of the anti-apoptotic genes Bcl2 and BclX. We found that imatinib-mediated apoptosis was completely abrogated in both Bcl2- and BclXcell lines. However, imatinib inhibited proliferation, although growth rate was higher than in parental K562. We conclude that, besides its apoptotic effect, imatinib acts through an apoptosis-independent mechanism to arrest cell growth.El imatinib (Glivec, Gleevec, STI571) es un inhibidor de la quinasa Bcr-Abl, y es el fármaco de más uso en leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC). El imatinib induce apoptosis en varias líneas celulares derivadas de LMC, entre ellas K562. Sin embargo, para obtener remisión hematológica es necesario el tratamiento continuado con imatinib, un hecho no consistente con un mecanismo de acción citotóxico in vivo del fármaco in vivo. En este trabajo hemos analizado un los efectos del imatinib en la proliferación y apoptosis de líneas celulares derivadas de K562 con expresión constitutiva de las proteínas antiapoptóticas Bcl2 y BclX. Hemos encontrado que la apoptosis mediada por imatinib era completamente abolida en las líneas celulares con expresión de Bcl2 y BclX. Sin embargo, el imatinib inhibía la proliferación, aunque este efecto fue menos severo que en las células parentales K562. Concluimos que, además de su efecto apoptótico, el imatinib actúa a través de un mecanismo independiente de la apoptosis para detener la proliferación

On the Influence of VOCs on New Particle Growth in a Continental-Mediterranean Region

[Abstract] A field campaign has been performed in the Madrid region to study the VOC influence in the growth of new particles in ambient air. A number of instruments have been deployed to characterize the main pollutant gases and particle properties and composition. The measurements were performed simultaneously at three sites (rural, urban background and urban traffic influenced) in the period 1–17 July 2019. The sites: Tres Cantos (rural), CIEMAT (urban background) and Leganés (urban traffic) were located within the Madrid airshed. Particle size distributions, mass concentrations at fractions PM10, PM2.5 and PM1, black carbon, VOCs species and gaseous pollutants (NOx and O3) were obtained in the sites. Some supplementary measurements were obtained in at least one of the sites: meteorological parameters, non-refractory submicron aerosol species and vertical profiles of aerosol optical properties. It has been observed that the new particle formation (NPF) events, nucleation and subsequent growth, happened at a regional scale, although differently among the sites. In the rural site, fewer events than expected were observed because of the high temperatures that affected the BVOC emissions. In the urban background site, the highest number of events was reached. In this station, it is common to receive air masses from the nearby forest and from the urban area, producing a mix of conditions with high BVOC and AVOC concentrations. In the urban traffic site, several NPF cases appeared, being a site dominated by AVOCs. Among the BVOCs measured in the three stations, the most common were α-Pinene and Limonene. Among the AVOCs measured, aromatics and linear hydrocarbon compounds for C10 and above were found. The linear group was found to be predominant during the NPF event days in the urban background site. This work provides new insights about the aerosol-forming precursors and growth of new particles in the Madrid region.This research has been partially funded by the CRISOL Project (CGL2017-85344-R MINECO/AEI/FEDER, UE), OASIS project (PID2021-127885OB-I00 fund by MCIN/ AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by 'ERDF A way of making Europe') and by the TIGAS-CM project (Madrid Regional Government Y2018/EMT-5177)Comunidad de Madrid; Y2018/EMT-517

Col·leccions singulars a les biblioteques de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Les biblioteques de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona són, com la mateixa institució, entitats amb una història curta; però, malgrat que van començar la seva activitat fa menys de cinquanta anys, els seus fons han assolit una importància considerable i superen en quantitat els de moltes universitats centenàries del nostre context. Les col·leccions de fons antics de les biblioteques de la UAB són, per aquesta mateixa raó, limitades, si bé se n'han anat creant algunes d'especialitzades d'importància i valor singulars. Aquest llibre pretén donar-les a conèixer al món universitari, però també al públic en general. Moltes són col·leccions úniques, fruit del treball persistent del personal bibliotecari, del professorat i de la generositat de moltes persones particulars, que han donat o llegat a la nostra universitat els seus arxius, les seves biblioteques personals o les seves col·leccions especialitzades. Aquestes col·leccions comprenen molts àmbits de les ciències i de les humanitats i, molt sovint, es tracta de col·leccions úniques al nostre país. Hi trobareu també un ampli ventall de tipologies documentals en llengües diverses, des dels mapes fins als audiovisuals, des de les revistes i diaris fins als cartells, des dels fons antics fins als més actuals, arxius personals i fons institucionals. Les biblioteques de la Universitat, a més d'inventariar i catalogar aquests fons documentals, també porten a terme una tasca constant de preservació i difusió, que sovint inclou la digitalització dels documents, que després es posen a l'abast del públic general mitjançant el dipòsit digital institucional (ddd.uab.cat)