Proper potassium (K) fertilization management is crucial for optimizing yield and minimizing environmental impacts in colored fiber cotton cultivars, particularly in semiarid regions. This study ...aimed to assess the efficiency of K use by colored cotton cultivars under K fertilization in a semiarid region. Two experiments were conducted in 2019 and 2021, representing two agricultural seasons. The experimental design employed randomized blocks with split plots and four replications. The main plots consisted of five randomized K doses (0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 kg ha-1 of K2O), while subplots included four cultivars of colored cotton (BRS Rubi, BRS Safira, BRS Topázio, and BRS Verde). The results revealed that BRS Rubi exhibited superior agronomic efficiency with a dose of 60 kg ha-1 of K2O in both agricultural seasons. The maximum efficiency of K use by colored cotton cultivars was achieved with a dose of 240 kg ha-1 of K2O in the semiarid region of Brazil. The cultivars BRS Rubi and BRS Topázio demonstrated the highest use efficiency. Furthermore, BRS Topázio displayed the highest K accumulation in plant shoots during both seasons.
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The genus Cucurbita has been mentioned as a good source of carotenoids, including β-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. However, the variability observed for the genus denotes the individual ...need to invest in the species. An experiment was carried out with the aim of evaluating the content of total carotenoids and β-carotene in C. maxima germplasm. Treatments consisted of 23 accessions and two commercial cultivars of C. maxima. The content of total carotenoids, β-carotene, and the pulp color of the accessions were evaluated. Clustering was performed, and the components of genotypic variance, mean heritability, and accuracy were calculated. The grouping led to the formation of four groups where the total carotenoid content influenced the formation the most. There was no difference in color parameters. High variability was observed for total carotenoids in the studied genotypes (22.28 µg/g to 49.58 µg/g) and β-carotene (7.81 µg/g to 13.75 µg/g). Accessions CMAX-09, CMAX-10, CMAX-12, CMAX-13, and CMAX-14 showed the highest levels of total carotenoids and β-carotene.
We have evaluated the agronomic performance of table cassava cultivars fertilized with phosphorus doses in the Brazilian Semiarid Region. Two agricultural crops were grown at the Rafael Fernandes ...Experimental Farm, Mossoró, RN, from June/2018 to April/2019 and from June/2019 to April/2020. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, arranged in subdivided plots, with four replications. In the plots, doses of phosphorus were applied (0, 60, 120, 180 and 240 kg P2O5 ha-1), and in the subplots, the table cassava cultivars (Água Morna, BRS Gema de Ovo, Recife and Venâncio). The following were evaluated: dry matter of leaf, stem, and commercial root; harvest index; commercial root number; commercial productivity and aerial part productivity. The cultivars used had high root and aerial part productivities indicating that their irrigated cultivation is appropriate under the conditions of the Semiarid region of Rio Grande do Norte. The cultivars Água Morna, BRS Gema de Ovo and Recife are more efficient in the use of phosphorus, obtaining high productivity even in the absence of phosphate fertilization. The cultivar Venâncio is more responsive to phosphate fertilization, as it needs an input of this nutrient to increase its productivity.
The quality parameters of cassava roots vary between cultivars and depend on abiotic factors, such as plant nutrition. However, the magnitude of how these factors interfere is not yet well defined, ...especially for phosphorus (P), which is a nutrient directly linked to the synthesis of sugars and starches in plants. Thus, the objective of the research was to evaluate the quality of roots of table cassava cultivars fertilized with doses of P in the Brazilian semiarid. The research was carried out at the Rafael Fernandes experimental farm, Mossoró, RN, Brazil, from June 2018 to April 2019. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks, arranged in subdivided plots and with four replications. Doses of P (0, 60, 120, 180 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5) were applied in the plots, and in the subplots, the table cassava cultivars (Água Morna, BRS Gema de Ovo, Recife and Venâncio). Firmness, elasticity, titratable acidity, soluble solids, total soluble sugars, starch and cooking were all evaluated. The quality of table cassava roots varied depending on the cultivar and the dose of P. Doses of P between 120 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5 increase the starch content and reduce the cooking time of table cassava roots.
ABSTRACT The quality parameters of cassava roots vary between cultivars and depend on abiotic factors, such as plant nutrition. However, the magnitude of how these factors interfere is not yet well ...defined, especially for phosphorus (P), which is a nutrient directly linked to the synthesis of sugars and starches in plants. Thus, the objective of the research was to evaluate the quality of roots of table cassava cultivars fertilized with doses of P in the Brazilian semiarid. The research was carried out at the Rafael Fernandes experimental farm, Mossoró, RN, Brazil, from June 2018 to April 2019. The experimental design used was in randomized blocks, arranged in subdivided plots and with four replications. Doses of P (0, 60, 120, 180 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5) were applied in the plots, and in the subplots, the table cassava cultivars (Água Morna, BRS Gema de Ovo, Recife and Venâncio). Firmness, elasticity, titratable acidity, soluble solids, total soluble sugars, starch and cooking were all evaluated. The quality of table cassava roots varied depending on the cultivar and the dose of P. Doses of P between 120 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5 increase the starch content and reduce the cooking time of table cassava roots.
RESUMO Os parâmetros de qualidade de raízes de mandioca variam entre cultivares e em função de fatores abióticos, como a nutrição das plantas. Porém, a magnitude com a qual esses fatores interferem ainda não está bem definida, especialmente para o fósforo (P), que é um nutriente diretamente ligado à síntese de açúcares e amido nas plantas. Assim, o objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a qualidade de raízes de cultivares de mandioca de mesa adubadas com doses de P no Semiárido brasileiro. A pesquisa foi realizada na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes, Mossoró, RN, Brasil, no período de junho/2018 a abril/2019. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, arranjados em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Nas parcelas, foram aplicadas as doses de P (0, 60, 120, 180 e 240 kg ha-1 de P2O5), e nas subparcelas, as cultivares de mandioca de mesa (Água Morna, BRS Gema de Ovo, Recife e Venâncio). Foram avaliadas: firmeza, elasticidade, acidez titulável, sólidos solúveis, açúcares solúveis totais, amido e tempo de cocção. A qualidade das raízes de mandioca de mesa variou em função da cultivar e da dose de P. Doses de P entre 120 e 240 kg ha-1 de P2O5 proporcionam aumento no teor de amido e redução do tempo de cocção de raízes de mandioca de mesa.
A Doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma doença degenarativa e crônica cuja prevalência tem aumentado em consequência do envelhecimento populacional. A ocorrência de depressão nesta população muitas vezes é ...subdiagnosticada. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar as características clínicas, suporte social, prática religiosa na associação entre as morbidades de DP e Depressão. Pretende-se ainda avaliar o impacto da DP na qualidade de vida e analisar as estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas por esse grupo de pacientes. Foi realizado um estudo transversal por meio de uma amostragem de 15 pacientes com diagnóstico de DP. Foi aplicado um questionário sócio-demográfico, a escala de Depressão Geriátrica (GDS 15), a PDQ-39 (escala específica para avaliação da qualidade de vida na DP) e o inventário de Estratégias de Enfrentamento de Lazarus e Folkman. Participaram do estudo nove homens (60%) e 6 mulheres(40%) com diagnóstico de DP com idade média de 72,6 anos(Desvio padrão:11,26). A idade média do diasgnóstico da DP foi de 69,67 anos, e o tempo médio da doença na amostra foi de 6,89 anos. Da amostra total, 10 pacientes (66,7%) apresentaram índices de alta suspeição de depressão. Na análise comparativa entre depressão e estratégias de enfrentamento, observou-se associação com a estratégia resolução de problemas. A dificuldade em resolver problemas pode ter papel determinante para o desenvolvimento de depressão. A abordagem de ampliação das estratégias de enfrentamento pode contribuir para a modificação da percepção da qualidade de vida e, consequentemente, prevenção de transtornos mentais.
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Objetivou-se avaliar a influência da suplementação com glicerina bruta (GB) para ovelhas durante a gestação e início da lactação e seus efeitos sobre o peso e medidas corporais de suas crias do ...nascimento à desmama. Foram avaliados 24 cordeiros oriundos de 24 ovelhas do genótipo Lacaune x East Friesian distribuídas em quatro tratamentos que se diferenciaram quanto à suplementação de GB na dieta em (0; 1,5; 3,0 e 4,5% de MS) sendo esta adicionada à água. As medidas biométricas dos cordeiros oriundos das mães avaliadas ocorreram quinzenalmente do dia do nascimento até o período da desmama, já o peso corporal foi avaliado diariamente. O estudo de regressão múltipla realizado constatou que o teor de GB na dieta das mães explicou 5,2% da variação no peso dos cordeiros ao nascer (PN), seguidas pelo escore corporal das mães (12,3%), sexo do cordeiro (19,2%) e peso vivo das mães (26,5%), totalizando r2 de 63%. Segundo predições do modelo ajustado para cenários simulados, cordeiros mais leves foram oriundos de ovelhas com peso entre 40 a 50 kg, escore 4 a 5 e que não receberam GB em níveis intermediários. Cordeiros mais pesados, com PN superior a 5,5, provinham de ovelhas pesadas, entre 80 e 90 kg com escore baixo e que receberam níveis de 1,5 e 3% de GB. A suplementação com GB entre 2% e 4% melhora o peso ao nascer dos cordeiros. As medidas corporais dos cordeiros não são influenciadas pela suplementação com GB na dieta das mães.
In the present study, poly (ethylene terephthalate)-based composites were produced and characterized. These composites were composed by poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) reinforced with geopolymer ...concrete waste (GCW). Both untreated (U-GCW) and treated with oleic acid (OA) geopolymer concrete waste (T-GCW) were used in the production of the composites. The PET/GCW ratios used for either treated or untreated GCW bodies were 80/20 (wt%), 60/40 (wt%) and 50/50 (wt%). Chemical compositions were assessed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), crystallinity by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal stability by thermogravimetry (TGA), microstructure by field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and mechanical properties were assessed by compression tests. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to check the efficiency of the treatment with OA, as well as the interaction between PET and GCW. The T-GCW PET composites showed better thermal, physical, and mechanical properties, for non-structural applications, when compared to U-GCW.
Abstract Background Bipolar disorder confers the highest risk of suicide among major psychological disorders. The risk factors associated with bipolar disorder and suicide exist and are relevant to ...clinicians and researchers. Objective The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of articles regarding the suicide risk factors in bipolar disorder. Methods A systematic review of articles on suicide risk factors in bipolar disorder, published from January 1, 2010 to April 05, 2014, on SCOPUS and PUBMED databases was carried out. Search terms were “Suicide” (medical subject headings MeSH), “Risk factors” (MeSH), and “Bipolar” (keyword). Of the 220 retrieved studies, 42 met the eligibility criteria. Results Bipolar disorder is associated with an increased rate death by suicide which contributes to overall mortality rates. Studies covered a wide range of aspects regarding suicide risk factors in bipolar disorder, such as risk factors associated to Sociodemographic conditions, Biological characteristics, Drugs Relationships, Psychological Factors, Genetic Compound, Religious and Spirituals conditions. Recent scientific literature regarding the suicide risk factors in bipolar disorder converge to, directly or indirectly, highlight the negative impacts of risk factors to the affected population quality of life. Conclusion This review demonstrated that Bipolar disorders commonly leads to other psychiatric disorders and co-morbidities involving risk of suicide. Thus the risk factors are relevant to have a better diagnosis and prognosis of BD cases involving risk of suicide.
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