Ciclogénesis, movimiento y distribución de depresiones en los océanos Atlántico y Pacífico Sur durante el periodo de diciembre de 1969 a noviembre de 1970

Se muestran carta indicando la posición de ciclogénesis, trayectoria de ciclones al nivel del mar e isolínea de pasaje se detone mensuales y estaciónale para áreas marítima del Pacífico y Atlántico Sur. La misma han sido realizadas sobre la base de las cartas que, con información convencional y provista por satélites meteorológicos, fueron analizadas en el Proyecto ASPAS.Charts indicating the position monthly and seasonal, of cyclogenesis, the track followed by cyclones at see level and isoline on the passage of cyclones, for maritime areas of the South Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, are given. These have been prepared on the basis of charts which, with conventional information and that provided by meteorological satellite*, were analyzed in the ASPAS Project.Asociación Argentina de Geofísicos y Geodesta

Refractive results after topography-guided anterior lamellar keratoplasty with excimer laser in keratoconus grade III

Objetivo: determinar los resultados refractivos y funcionales en operados de queratoplastia lamelar anterior superficial asistida con láser excimer topográfico en queratocono grado III. Materiales y métodos: estudio experimental, abierto, no controlado, longitudinal  y prospectivo, en 35 ojos de 31 pacientes con edad promedio de 35,3 años, seguimiento entre 12 y 51 meses, operados en la Clínica Internacional de Retinosis Pigmentaria “Camilo Cienfuegos”, entre enero de 2006 y diciembre del 2010. Resultados: la agudeza visual sin corrección mejoró de 0,04 a 0,39 y la agudeza visual con corrección de 0,28 a 0,78; el equivalente esférico se redujo de -13,02 a -1,69; la esfera y el cilindro disminuyeron de -10,13D ± 4,73 a -0,44D ± 3,22 y de -5,67D ± 2,32 a -2,52D ± 1,38, respectivamente. La queratometría disminuyó de 56,8D y 51,53D a 45,02 y 42,02 en el posoperatorio. La densidad celular preoperatoria fue de 2313,81 cel/mm2 ± 322,10; varió a 2170 cel/mm2 ± 294,92 en el posoperatorio. El lecho residual estromal fue de 153,22 μ. Discusión: en correlación con la literatura, el queratocono se presenta en la adolescencia y la juventud y conduce al trasplante de córnea con más frecuencia en estas etapas de la vida. La queratometría promedio posoperatoria fue inferior a la reportada por otros investigadores que realizaron estudios con semejante técnica quirúrgica. Conclusiones: la queratoplastia lamelar anterior superficial con láser excimer, puede ser considerada como indicación primaria de tratamiento en el queratocono grado III (MÉD.UIS. 2012;25(3):195-202)Objective: determine refractive and functional results in patients with keratoconus grade III underwent to topography-guided anterior lamellar keratoplasty assisted with excimer laser. Materials and Methods: uncontrolled experimental study, longitudinal and prospective, in 35 eyes of 31 patients with an average age of 35.3 years old, followed between 12 and 51 moths; operated at “Camilo Cienfuegos” International Center of Retinitis Pigmentosa, between January 2006 and December 2010. Results: the uncorrected visual acuity improved from 0.04 to 0.39 and the best corrected visual acuity improved from 0.28 to 0.78; the spherical equivalent was reduced from -13.02 to -1.69D. The sphere and cylinder decreased from -10.13D ± 4.73 to -0.44D ± 3.22 and from -5.67D ± 2.32 to -2.52 ±1.38, respectively. The average of the keratometry decreased from 56.8D and 51.53D to 45.02 and 42.02 in the post-surgery. The cellular density pre-surgery changed from 2313.81 cel/mm2 ± 322.10 to 2170 cel/mm2 ± 294.92 in postoperative. The residual stromal bed was 153.22 μ. Discussion: in correlation with the literature, the keratoconus appears in the adolescence and youth, leading to the corneal transplantation more often in these life stages. The average postsurgical keratometry was inferior to the reported by others investigators who practiced procedures with similar surgical technique. Conclusions: superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty, assisted with excimer laser, can be considered as primary indication of treatment in keratoconus grade III (MÉD.UIS. 2012;25(3):195-202). &nbsp

Pronóstico automático de olas en el Atlántico Sur

Sobre la base del Método de Densidades Espectrales N° 5 desarrollado en la Meteorología Nacional Francesa se ha efectuado el estudio e implementación de un pronóstico automático de olas para aguas profundas en el Atlántico Sur.Based on Spectral Densities Method No 5, developed at the French National Meteorology, the study and implementation of an automatic wave forecast for deep waters in the South Atlantic Ocean has been carried out.Asociación Argentina de Geofísicos y Geodesta

Enhancing the biocontrol potential of the predator Nesidiocoris tenuis through genetic selection

The zoophytophagous Nesidiocoris tenuis has proven to be a highly effective natural enemy against tomato key pests. It can enhance tomato plants' defenses due to its phytophagous behavior. However, its plant feeding can result in severe plant damage when prey is scarce. Previous studies using an isofemale line demonstrated the dietary habits of N. tenuis are genetically regulated, specifically with regard to phytophagy and zoophagy. In this study, we assessed the life-history traits of the IVIA strain, selected for over 50 generations for its zoophagy and phytophagy, compared to a commercial strain. The IVIA strain developed 3.5% faster, had 34% more offspring, preyed on 34% more Ephestia kuehniella eggs, and caused 50% fewer necrotic rings on tomato plants than the commercial strain. The IVIA strain controlled B. tabaci and T. absoluta in greenhouse experiments at the same level as the commercial strain but produced less damage to the plant. We also studied the capacity of the IVIA strain to induce plant defenses. The IVIA strain increased plant defenses compared to the control, although to a lesser extent than the commercial strain. This finding confirms the reduced phytophagy of the IVIA strain. Interestingly, the use of microsatellite markers revealed genetic differentiation between the IVIA strain and the commercial strain. Our results highlight the potential of selective breeding for improving biocontrol traits of interest in N. tenuis and open the door to differentiating selected races of N. tenuis using molecular techniques

Selección genética de caracteres de interés en Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter (Hemiptera: Miridae)

Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter (Hemiptera: Miridae) es un depredador zoofitófago ampliamente utilizado en programas de control biológico en el cultivo de tomate en el sureste español. Debido a su amplia polifagia, este mírido permite un control eficaz de plagas clave, como Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) o Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Sin embargo, debido a su comportamiento fitófago, N. tenuis puede dañar gravemente las plantas de tomate cuando el nivel de presas es escaso

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 domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set 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 southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard 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 data sets of Neotropical Series that 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 data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data