Biotic potential and reproductive parameters of Spodoptera dolichos (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the laboratory

The biotic potential and reproductive parameters of Spodoptera dolichos (Fabricius, 1794) were evaluated under controlled conditions (25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% RH and 14 hour photophase). The longevity, pre-, post- and oviposition periods, fecundity, and fertility of 25 couples were evaluated. The longevity of females (12.9 days) was not significantly different than that of males (12.4 days). The mean durations of the pre-, post- and oviposition periods were 3.0, 0.4 and 10.4 days, respectively. The mean fecundity was 4,086.0 eggs per female and mean fertility was 3,557.8 larvae per female. On average, a female copulated 1.4 times. The biotic potential of S. dolichos was estimated at 7.138 x 1018 individuals/female/year. The net reproductive rate (Ro) was 1,711.98 times per generation and the mean generation time (T) was 56.19 days. The intrinsic rate of increase (rm) was 0.133, with a finite rate of increase (l) of 1.142 per day. These results are compared with other species from Spodoptera and their relevance for management strategies of S. dolichos

Viabilidade econômica da terminação de cordeiros em pastagem cultivada.

O presente trabalho, realizado na Embrapa Caprinos, em Sobral - CE, avaliou a terminação de cordeiros em pastagem de capim gramão e capim tanzânia, sob duas taxas de lotação. O período de terminação foi de 83 dias. O lucro obtido com a terminação de cordeiros em pastagem de gramão (Cynodon dactylon) e venda dos animais em pé foi de R$1,58/cordeiro e R$ 3,77/cordeiro, para taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 animais/h a, respectivamente. Nas áreas de tanzânia (Panicum maximum), o lucro obtido foi de R$4,31/cordeiro e R$ 2,64/cordeiro, para taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 animais/ha, respectivamente. Entretanto, cada ha permitiu a terminação de 4,4 lotes por ano. Com isso, o lucro anual da terminação no gramão foi de R$277,30/ha e R$ 995,66/ha nas taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 animais/ha, respectivamente. A terminação à pasto no tanzânia proporcionou um lucro anual de R$758,64/ha e R$ 697,65/ha nas taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 animais/ha, respectivamente. A venda dos animais abatidos proporcionou um lucro anual de R$94,79/ha e de R$ 233,23/ha para taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 animais/ha, respectivamente, no gramão. Já em pastagem de tanzânia, a venda dos animais abatidos proporcionou um lucro anual de R$198,79/ha e R$ 891 ,95/ha para as taxas de lotação de 40 e 60 anímais/ha, respectivamente. Economic viability of lamb finishing on cultivated pasture. Abstract: The present work carried out at Embrapa Caprinos, Sobral-CE, evaluated lamb finishing on cultivated pastureof coast-cross (Cynodon dactylon) and tanzania grass (Panicum maximum cv. tanzania) with two stocking rates. Finishing took 83 days. The profit obtained with lamb finishing on coast-cross grass was of R$1.58/lamb and R$ 3.77/lamb for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively. In the areas of tanzania grass the achieved profit was of R$4.31/lamb and R$ 2.64/lamb for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively. However, each ha allowed the termination of 4.4 flocks per year. With this, the annual profit of the termination on pasture of coast-cross was of R$277.30/ha and R$ 995.66/ha for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively. The termination in pasture of tanzania grass enabled an annual profit of R$758.64/ha and R$ 697.65/ha for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively. When commercializing carcass, the yearly profit obtainable was of R$94.79/ha and R$ 233.23/ha for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively, on coast-cross. On tanzania grass, the yearly obtainable profit was of R$198.79/ha and R$ 891.95/ha for stocking rates of 40 and 60 lambs/ha, respectively. Lamb finishing on pasture was economically vi able

Topological Homogeneity for Electron Microscopy Images

In this paper, the concept of homogeneity is defined, from a topological perspective, in order to analyze how uniform is the material composition in 2D electron microscopy images. Topological multiresolution parameters are taken into account to obtain better results than classical techniques.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad MTM2016-81030-PMinisterio de Economía y Competitividad TEC2012-37868-C04-0

Valor nutritivo do farelo de coco em ovinos: balanço energético e de nitrogênio.

Com o objetivo de avaliar o valor nutritivo do farelo de coco (Cocus nucifera) foi determinado o balanço energético e o balanço nitrogenado em borregos deslanados alojados em gaiolas metabólicas providas de separadores de fezes e urina recebendo feno de tifton-85 e níveis crescentes de farelo de coco nos níveis de zero, oito, 17 e 25% de farelo de coco com base na matéria natural, em um esquema inteiramente ao acaso com quatro tratamentos (nível de farelo de coco) e seis repetições (borregos) por tratamento perfazendo um total de 24 observações, empregando o método SNK a 5% de probabilidade para comparação das médias. Não houve efeito do nível de inclusão do farelo de coco sobre consumo e balanço de energia e sobre o consumo e balanço de nitrogênio, todos os níveis de inclusão dem farelo de coco tiveram balanço energético positivo no caso do balanço de nitrogênio todas as dietas tiveram balanço positivo com excessão da dieta com 25% de inclusão de farelo de coco. Concluiu-se que a inclusão de farelo de coco em até 25% teve efeito negativo sobre o consumo de energia, sem alcançar valores que prejudicariam o desempenho dos animais e que 25% de farelo de coco prejudicou o balanço protéico dos animais

Complete blood count parameters as biomarkers of retinopathy of prematurity: a Portuguese multicenter study

Purpose: To evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters in the first week of life as predictive biomarkers for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: Multicenter, prospective, observational study of a cohort of preterm infants born with gestational age (GA) < 32 weeks or birth weight < 1500 g in eight Portuguese neonatal intensive care units. All demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from the first week of life were collected. Univariate logistic regression was used to assess risk factors for ROP and then multivariate regression was performed. Results: A total of 455 infants were included in the study. The median GA was 29.6 weeks, and the median birth weight was 1295 g. One hundred and seventy-two infants (37.8%) developed ROP. Median values of erythrocytes (p < 0.001), hemoglobin (p < 0.001), hematocrit (p < 0.001), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (p < 0.001), lymphocytes (p = 0.035), and platelets (p = 0.003) of the group of infants diagnosed with ROP any stage were lower than those without ROP. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) (p = 0.044), red blood cell distribution width (RDW) (p < 0.001), erythroblasts (p < 0.001), neutrophils (p = 0.030), neutrophils-lymphocytes ratio (p = 0.028), and basophils (p = 0.003) were higher in the ROP group. Higher values of MCV, erythroblasts, and basophils remained significantly associated with ROP after multivariate regression. Conclusion: In our cohort, the increase in erythroblasts, MCV, and basophils in the first week of life was significantly and independently associated with the development of ROP. These CBC parameters may be early predictive biomarkers for ROP.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Acesso a Tratamento Endovascular para Acidente Vascular Cerebral Isquémico em Portugal

Introduction: Since the publication of endovascular treatment trials and European Stroke Guidelines, Portugal has re-organized stroke healthcare. The nine centers performing endovascular treatment are not equally distributed within the country, which may lead to differential access to endovascular treatment. Our main aim was to perform a descriptive analysis of the main treatment metrics regarding endovascular treatment in mainland Portugal and its administrative districts. Material and methods: A retrospective national multicentric cohort study was conducted, including all ischemic stroke patients treated with endovascular treatment in mainland Portugal over two years (July 2015 to June 2017). All endovascular treatment centers contributed to an anonymized database. Demographic, stroke-related and procedure-related variables were collected. Crude endovascular treatment rates were calculated per 100 000 inhabitants for mainland Portugal, and each district and endovascular treatment standardized ratios (indirect age-sex standardization) were also calculated. Patient time metrics were computed as the median time between stroke onset, first-door, and puncture. Results: A total of 1625 endovascular treatment procedures were registered. The endovascular treatment rate was 8.27/100 000 inhabitants/year. We found regional heterogeneity in endovascular treatment rates (1.58 to 16.53/100 000/year), with higher rates in districts closer to endovascular treatment centers. When analyzed by district, the median time from stroke onset to puncture ranged from 212 to 432 minutes, reflecting regional heterogeneity. Discussion: Overall endovascular treatment rates and procedural times in Portugal are comparable to other international registries. We found geographic heterogeneity, with lower endovascular treatment rates and longer onset-to-puncture time in southern and inner regions. Conclusion: The overall national rate of EVT in the first two years after the organization of EVT-capable centers is one of the highest among European countries, however, significant regional disparities were documented. Moreover, stroke-onset-to-first-door times and in-hospital procedural times in the EVT centers were comparable to those reported in the randomized controlled trials performed in high-volume tertiary hospitals.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio