Biochar and vermicompost as peat replacement for ornamental-plant production

Poster presentado en el Understanding Biochar Mechanisms for Practical Implementation. Final Meeting EU-COST Actions Biochar & 76Biochar is a by-product of the C-negative pyrolysis technology for production of bio-energy from organic materials. Containerized plant production in floriculture primarily utilizes soilless substrates such as peat moss. Environmental concerns about draining peat bogs have enhanced interests in research on complementary products that can be added to peat. Thus, a comparative study was conducted to assess the suitability of a biochar (B) and vermicompost (V) mix as a partial substitute for peat-based growing media for ornamental plant production.This work was partially supported by the project CTQ 2013-46804-C2-1-R of the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and the European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). The authors wish to thank the Horticultural Department and Carbon Sequestration and Management Center of Ohio State University for providing materials and facilities for this investigation, also he is deeply grateful to Mrs. Loewe and Dr. J. Altland from Application Technology Research Unit at Wooster OSU campus for their laboratory assistance in determining substrates mixes physical properties.Peer reviewe

Casos complejos: Enfermedad de Peyronie: cirugía sin/con implante de prótesis de pene.

Introducción y objetivo El tratamiento de elección en pacientes con enfermedad de Peyronie con dificultad para la penetración o disfunción eréctil sin adecuada respuesta a fármacos es la cirugía. Se han descrito múltiples técnicas, y cada una de ellas acarrea posibles complicaciones y secuelas que el urólogo debe conocer para ofrecer al paciente la mejor alternativa posible. Pacientes y métodos Se exponen 3 casos complejos de pacientes con enfermedad de Peyronie. El primero de ellos es un paciente con una secuela tras una plicatura peneana por una curva importante dorsal. El segundo es un paciente con dificultad para la penetración anal secundaria a un problema de dirección de la erección tras una cirugía de incisión de placa con injerto de mucosa oral. El último caso es un paciente con una complicación tardía en el postoperatorio de una colocación de prótesis de 3 componentes con incisión de la placa y parche de colágeno equino. Resultados Se detallan y discuten las posibles opciones quirúrgicas para los 3 pacientes. Los pacientes fueron informados de las diferentes opciones y se decidió de manera consensuada la cirugía definitiva. Conclusiones La cirugía de la enfermedad de Peyronie exige al urólogo la consideración de las esferas funcional, estética y psicológica a la hora de plantear alternativas de tratamiento. Un abordaje sistemático de todas ellas evita complicaciones y secuelas, y mejora los resultados.pre-print1298 K

Bispyrrolidinoindoline Epi(poly)thiodioxopiperazines (BPI-ETPs) and simplified mimetics: structural characterization, bioactivities, and total synthesis

Within the 2,5-dioxopiperazine-containing natural products generated by “head-to-tail” cyclization of peptides, those derived from tryptophan allow further structural diversification due to the rich chemical reactivity of the indole heterocycle, which can generate tetracyclic fragments of hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole or pyrrolidinoindoline skeleton fused to the 2,5-dioxopiperazine. Even more complex are the dimeric bispyrrolidinoindoline epi(poly)thiodioxopiperazines (BPI-ETPs), since they feature transannular (poly)sulfide bridges connecting C3 and C6 of their 2,5-dioxopiperazine rings. Homo- and heterodimers composed of diastereomeric epi(poly)thiodioxopiperazines increase the complexity of the family. Furthermore, putative biogenetically generated downstream metabolites with C11 and C11’-hydroxylated cores, as well as deoxygenated and/or oxidized side chain counterparts, have also been described. The isolation of these complex polycyclic tryptophan-derived alkaloids from the classical sources, their structural characterization, the description of the relevant biological activities and putative biogenetic routes, and the synthetic efforts to generate and confirm their structures and also to prepare and further evaluate structurally simple analogs will be reported.Xunta de Galicia | Ref. GRC ED431C 2021/045Ministerio de Economía | Ref. PID2019-107855RB-I00Xunta de Galicia | Ref. ED-431G/02-FEDE

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Potencial de daño de Anthonomus grandis Boheman en el cultivo del algodonero en el sinú medio

To determine the effect of the potential damage of Anthonomus grandis Boheman, the present work was done under field conditions (28ºC., RH 80% and annual average rainfall of 1,200 mm). The potential damage of the boll weevil was evaluated by placing a virgin insect couple inside of field cages of 3 m x 2 m x 2 m, elaborated in wood and malín clothe. The results showed that a female laid an average of 178 eggs during a period of 27 - 33 days and could damage an equivalent number of flower buds.Para determinar el efecto del potencial de daño de Anthonomus grandis Boheman, se realizó el presente trabajo bajo condiciones de campo (28°C., HR 80% y PP media anual de 1200 mm). Se evaluó el potencial de daño del picudo del algodonero introduciendo parejas vírgenes del insecto en jaulas de 3 m x 2 m x 2 m, elaboradas en madera y tela de malín. Diariamente se revisaron cada una de las plantas enjauladas y se removieron los botones con daño de oviposición. Se encontró que una hembra oviposita 178 huevos en un período de 27,33 días y puede ocasionar la pérdida de igual número de botones

Morpho-physiological plant quality when biochar and vermicompost are used as growing media replacement in urban horticulture

Peat moss is the most used soilless substrate in the production of container plants in floriculture. Nevertheless, the drainage of peat bogs due to the peat extraction has increased the necessity of seeking products that could replace the peat that is used in plant production. Therefore, a comparative study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a biochar (B) - vermicompost (V) mixture, as a partial substitute for peat-based substrates, on the morpho-physiological characteristics of ornamental plants. Different blends containing B and V were compared to a baseline peat-based substrate (S) as control in the cultivation of two ornamental bedding plant species that are widely used in urban areas: geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) and petunia (Petunia hybrida). Plant growth and physiological parameters were assessed. Results showed that it is possible to grow container plants of these two species with commercial quality, using a peat-based substrate mixed with biochar and/or vermicompost (up to 30% V and 12% B). Plants in these substrates showed a similar or enhanced physiological response to those grown in the control using commercial peat-based substrate.This work was partially supported by the projects CTQ2013-46804-C2-1-R and CGL2016-76498-R of the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and the European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). The authors wish to thank the Horticultural Department and Carbon Sequestration and Management Center of Ohio State University for providing materials and facilities for this investigation. Similarly, the authors are deeply grateful to the following people: Mrs. Loewe and Dr. J. Altland from Application Technology Research Unit at Wooster OSU campus for their laboratory assistance in determining the physical properties substrate mixtures. Miss S. Stieve and Dr P. Jourdan from the Ornamental Germoplam Center at Columbus OSU campus are also thanked for their laboratory assistance in the accurate and precise weighing of leaves

The interaction between mitochondrial oxidative stress and gut microbiota in the cardiometabolic consequences in diet-induced obese rats

Background: The objective of this study is to determine the role of mitochondrial oxidative stress in the dysbiosis associated with a high fat diet in rats. In addition, the impact of gut microbiota (GM) in the cardiometabolic consequences of diet-induced obesity in rats has been evaluated. Methods: Male Wistar rats were fed either a high fat diet (HFD) or a control (CT) one for 6 weeks. At the third week, one-half of the animals of each group were treated with the mitochondrial antioxidant MitoTempo (MT; 0.7 mgKg−1 day−1 i.p). Results: Animals fed an HFD showed a lower microbiota evenness and diversity in comparison to CT rats. This dysbiosis is characterized by a decrease in Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and relevant changes at family and genera compared with the CT group. This was accompanied by a reduction in colonic mucin-secreting goblet cells. These changes were reversed by MT treatment. The abundance of certain genera could also be relevant in the metabolic consequences of obesity, as well as in the occurrence of cardiac fibrosis associated with obesity. Conclusions: These results support an interaction between GM and mitochondrial oxidative stress and its relation with development of cardiac fibrosis, suggesting new approaches in the management of obesity-related cardiometabolic consequences.This work was supported by Instituto de Salud Carlos III-Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) (PI18/00257; CIBERCV) a way to build Europe, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (SAF2016-81063). EMM was supported by a contract from CAM (Atracción de talento). BG was funded by the FPI Program from the Government of Castilla y León (co-funded by FSE)

mpMRI-US Fusion-Guided Targeted Cryotherapy in Patients with Primary Localized Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Analysis of Oncological and Functional Outcomes.

Targeted therapy (TT) for prostate cancer (PCa) aims to ablate the malignant lesion with an adequate margin of safety in order to obtain similar oncological outcomes, but with less toxicity than radical treatments. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the recurrence rate (RR) in patients with primary localized PCa undergoing mpMRI/US fusion targeted cryotherapy (FTC). A secondary objective was to evaluate prostate-specific antigen (PSA) as a predictor of recurrences. We designed a prospective single-center single-cohort study. Patients with primary localized PCa, mono or multifocal lesions, PSA 15 ng/mL, and a Gleason score (GS) 4 + 3 undergoing FTC were enrolled. RR was chosen as the primary outcome. Recurrence was defined as the presence of clinically significant prostate cancer in the treated areas. PSA values measured at different times were tested as predictors of recurrence. Continuous variables were assessed with the Bayesian t-test and categorical assessments with the chix-squared test. Univariate and logistic regression assessment were used for predictions. A total of 75 cases were included in the study. Ten subjects developed a recurrence (RR: 15.2%), while fifty-six (84.8%) patients showed a recurrence-free status. A %PSA drop of 31.5% during the first 12 months after treatment predicted a recurrence with a sensitivity of 53.8% and a specificity of 79.2%. A PSA drop of 55.3% 12 months after treatment predicted a recurrence with a sensitivity of 91.7% and a specificity of 51.9%. FTC for primary localized PCa seems to be associated with a low but not negligible percentage of recurrences. Serum PSA levels may have a role indicating RR.post-print644 K

Linear Polyethyleneimine-Based and Metal Organic Frameworks (DUT-67) Composite Hydrogels as Efficient Sorbents for the Removal of Methyl Orange, Copper Ions, and Penicillin V

This research explores the integration of DUT-67 metal organic frameworks into polyethyleneimine-based hydrogels to assemble a composite system with enough mechanical strength, pore structure and chemical affinity to work as a sorbent for water remediation. By varying the solvent-to-modulator ratio in a water-based synthesis path, the particle size of DUT-67 was successfully modulated from 1 μm to 200 nm. Once DUT-67 particles were integrated into the polymeric hydrogel, the composite hydrogel exhibited enhanced mechanical properties after the incorporation of the MOF filler. XPS, NMR, TGA, FTIR, and FT Raman studies confirmed the presence and interaction of the DUT-67 particles with the polymeric chains within the hydrogel network. Adsorption studies of methyl orange, copper(II) ions, and penicillin V on the composite hydrogel revealed a rapid adsorption kinetics and monolayer adsorption according to the Langmuir’s model. The composite hydrogel demonstrated higher adsorption capacities, as compared to the pristine hydrogel, showcasing a synergistic effect, with maximum adsorption capacities of 473 ± 21 mg L−1, 86 ± 6 mg L−1, and 127 ± 4 mg L−1, for methyl orange, copper(II) ions, and penicillin V, respectively. This study highlights the potential of MOF-based composite hydrogels as efficient adsorbents for environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals.This research was funded by the Agencia Nacional de Promoción de la Investigación, el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (ANPCYT, Argentina), project PICT 2019-00845; Universidad de Buenos Aires, project UBACyT 2020-2024/11BA and Ministry of Science and Innovation (Spain), project PID2021-126235OB-C32 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER and project TED2021-130756B-C31 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by “ERDF A way of making Europe” by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR. The MSCA-RISE-2017 (No 778412) INDESMOF, which received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, is also acknowledged

Laboratory test system for small wind energy generators

This research work is devoted to the development of a set-up facility for testing Permanet-Magnet Synchronous-Machines (PMSM) used in small wind energy generators. The developed test system can be used not only for PMSM parameters characterization but also for the study of the performance of the power electronic associated to the electrical machine.This project is supported by the Instituto de Ingeniera y Tecnologa de Cantabria (ITEC) and the Cantabria Government under SODERCAN-INVESNOVA initiative