ABSTRACT Sweet potato is among the most important food crops in the world. Due to its high genetic diversity, this species has cultivars that can respond in different ways depending on mineral fertilization. Among the nutrients, phosphorus is related to physiological and biochemical processes that can influence the final quality of the product. This study aimed to assess the influence of P doses on the quality and bioactive compounds of sweet potato cultivars - Paraná, BRS Amélia, and BRS Cuia. The pH, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA), SS/TA ratio, soluble sugars, and the bioactive compounds - flavonoids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids - were evaluated. The P doses influenced sweet potato cultivars. The dose of 120 kg ha-1 promoted increments in the parameters pH, SS, TA, and SS/TA ratio for the cultivar BRS Cuia. The same dose promoted an increase in total soluble sugars for the cultivar BRS Amélia. P dose of 240 kg ha-1 promoted higher levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins in the cultivar Paraná, and there was an increase in carotenoid content at the dose of 60 kg ha-1.

RESUMO A batata-doce está entre as culturas alimentícias mais importantes do mundo. Por apresentar alta diversidade genética, essa espécie possui cultivares que podem responder de maneiras diferentes em função da adubação mineral. Dentre os nutrientes, o fósforo está relacionado com processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos que podem influenciar na qualidade final do produto. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência de doses de P na qualidade e compostos bioativos de cultivares de batata-doce - Paraná, BRS Amélia e BRS Cuia. Foram avaliados o pH, sólidos solúveis (SS), acidez titulável (AT), relação SS/AT, açúcares solúveis e os compostos bioativos - flavonoides, antocianinas e carotenoides. As doses de P influenciaram as cultivares de batata-doce. A dose de 120 kg ha-1 promoveu incrementos nos parâmetros pH, SS, AT e relação SS/AT para a cultivar BRS Cuia. A mesma dose promoveu incrementos nos açúcares solúveis totais para a cultivar BRS Amélia. A dose de 240 kg ha-1 promoveu maiores teores de flavonoides e antocianinas na cultivar Paraná, e houve aumento no teor de carotenoides na dose de 60 kg ha-1.

ABSTRACT Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora) is the second most produced and commercialized ornamental plant in the world. Measuring leaf area through non-destructive methods is fundamental for studies on its growth and production. The estimation of leaf area by linear dimensions of the leaves can be a strategy for this purpose. The objective of this study was to find allometric equations to estimate the leaf area of chrysanthemum. The linear, linear without intercept, quadratic, cubic, power, and exponential regression models were used for the analysis. The choice of equations was based on the highest coefficients of determination. The non-destructive method using allometric models has accuracy for estimating the leaf area (LA) of chrysanthemum from the product between leaf length (L) and leaf width (W). The LA of chrysanthemum can be estimated using the equation ŷ = 0.6611*LW0.9490 (L - leaf length; W - leaf width). This equation will allow researchers and producers to determine leaf area non-destructively.

RESUMO O crisântemo (Dendranthema grandiflora) é a segunda planta ornamental mais produzida e comercializada no mundo. A medição da área foliar por métodos não destrutivos é fundamental para estudos sobre seu crescimento e produção. A estimativa da área foliar por dimensões lineares das folhas pode ser uma estratégia para este fim. O objetivo deste estudo foi encontrar equações alométricas para estimar a área foliar do crisântemo. Os modelos de regressão linear, linear sem intercepto, quadrático, cúbico, potência e exponencial foram utilizados para a análise. A escolha das equações foi baseada nos maiores coeficientes de determinação. O método não destrutivo por meio de modelos alométricos tem acurácia para estimar a área foliar (AF) do crisântemo a partir do produto entre o comprimento da folha (C) e a largura da folha (L). A AF do crisântemo pode ser estimada pela equação ŷ = 0,6611*CL0,9490 (C - comprimento da folha; L - largura da folha). Essa equação permitirá que pesquisadores e produtores determinem a área foliar de forma não destrutiva.

ABSTRACT The use of brackish water for preparation of nutrient solutions has several impacts on crop performance, depending on the water concentration and cation prevalence. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate production and water relations of coriander grown on nutrient solutions prepared with brackish waters with different cationic natures under hydroponic conditions. A randomized block experimental design with four replicates was used, in a 4 × 3 factorial arrangement. The treatments consisted of four electrical conductivities of the nutrient solution (1.6, 3.2, 4.8, and 6.4 dS m-1) which were prepared in waters with different salts (NaCl, CaCl2.2H2O, and MgCl2.6H2O). Salinity negatively affected the production and water relations of coriander grown in hydroponic system; plants grown on nutritive solutions with predominance of Na+ had higher total dry weight and shoot dry weights, as well as higher stomatal conductance. The largest leaf area was found when using the nutrient solution with predominance of Mg2+.

RESUMO O uso de águas salobras no preparo de soluções nutritivas tem diferentes impactos no desempenho das culturas, dependendo da concentração e prevalência catiônica da água. Portanto, este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar a produção e as relações hídricas do coentro cultivado em soluções nutritivas preparadas com águas salobras de diferentes naturezas catiônicas em condições hidropônicas. O delineamento experimental adotado foi de blocos ao acaso, analisado em esquema fatorial 4 × 3, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de quatro níveis de condutividade elétrica da solução nutritiva (1,6; 3,2; 4,8 e 6,4 dS m-1) que foram preparadas em águas salinizadas com diferentes sais (NaCl; CaCl2.2H2O e MgCl2.6H2O). A salinidade afetou negativamente a produção e as relações hídricas do coentro cultivado em sistema hidropônico; verificou-se que as plantas submetidas às soluções nutritivas com predominância de Na+ tiveram maior produção de massa seca total e massa seca da parte aérea, bem como maior gs; assim como a maior área foliar foi obtida utilizando solução nutritiva com predominância de Mg2+.

Abstract Biliary ileus is an uncommon cause of intestinal occlusion caused by the impaction of a biliary stone in the gastrointestinal tract. We present the case of a 69-year-old female with no comorbidities, with abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting of 6 days of evolution. Physical examination showed abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain on palpation. No laboratory alterations, except for elevated creatinine. A CT scan showed a hyperdense image in the intestine. An exploratory laparotomy and enterolithotomy were performed confirming suspected diagnosis of biliary ileus.

RESUMO Considerando a relevância do cajueiro e a limitação imposta pelo estresse salino em regiões semiáridas, o uso de alternativas capazes de mitigar os efeitos deletérios em decorrência da salinidade são de grande importância ao setor produtivo. O uso de plantas enxertadas, principalmente com porta-enxertos de materiais tolerantes, influencia no acúmulo de íons tóxicos nas folhas das mudas enxertadas. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar características morfofisiológicas e concentração foliar de Na+, K+, Ca+2 de combinações de copa e porta-enxerto de cajueiro anão precoce, contrastantes à salinidade. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco repetições, tendo os tratamentos dispostos em arranjo fatorial de 4 × 3, correspondentes a quatro combinações de mudas enxertadas (auto-enxerto CCP 09/CCP 09, CCP 09/CCP 76, auto-enxerto CCP 76/CCP 76 e CCP 76/CCP 09) e a três concentrações de NaCl (0-controle, 50 e 100 mM L-1). Foram avaliados altura, número de folhas, área foliar, massa seca, índice de tolerância e concentração foliar de Na+, K+ e Ca+2 após 30 dias da aplicação das concentrações de NaCl. A combinação copa/porta-enxerto CCP 76/09 apresentou tolerância à salinidade de 50 mM L-1, devido ao aumento da área foliar e número de folhas. A combinação copa/porta-enxerto CCP 76/09 foi mais adequada, pois manteve a concentração foliar de K+ e o menor concentração de Na+.

ABSTRACT Considering the cashew tree’s relevance and the limitations imposed by salinity stress in semi-arid regions, the use of alternatives capable of mitigating the harmful effects due to salinity is of great importance to the production sector. The use of grafted plants, especially with rootstock made of tolerant materials, influences the accumulation of toxic ions in leaves of grafted seedlings. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate morphophysiological characteristics and leaf concentrations of Na+, K+ and Ca+2 of combinations of scion and rootstock of early dwarf cashew, contrasting in terms of salinity tolerance. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design with five replicates, in a 4 × 3 factorial arrangement, corresponding to four dwarf cashew scion/rootstock combinations (self-graft CCP 09, CCP 09/CCP 76, self-graft CCP 76, and CCP 76/CCP 09) and three NaCl concentrations (0, 50, and 100 mM L-1). Height, number of leaves, leaf area, dry matter, tolerance index and leaf concentrations of Na+, K+ and Ca+2 were evaluated after 30 days of application of NaCl concentrations. The scion/rootstock combination CCP 76/09 showed tolerance to 50 mM L-1, due to the increase of leaf area and number of leaves. The scion/rootstock combination CCP 76/09 was more suitable, as it kept the leaf K+ concentration and had the lowest Na+ concentration.

Resumen. México es el principal productor y exportador de aguacate (Persea americana) en el mundo; sin embargo, las plagas y enfermedades son factores limitantes para la producción. Una de las enfermedades de gran importancia económica es la roña del aguacate, la cual se caracteriza por provocar lesiones de apariencia corchosa en el epicarpio de los frutos, lo que disminuye la calidad y precio hasta en un 60%. En este estudio, se realizó un muestreo dirigido a frutos de aguacate con daño en el epicarpio de aspecto corchoso, estos comúnmente conocidos en campo como “roña” y “mancha púrpura”. Para la identificación molecular y filogenética se utilizó una combinación de técnicas con claves morfológicas y marcadores moleculares (ITS1/ITS4, ITS5/ITS4, FE-1α/EF-1α, Sph1 F/Sph1R). También se realizaron pruebas de patogenicidad en frutos de plantas criollas y de las variedades Hass, Flor de María y Méndez. Mediante el análisis morfológico se identificaron a los hongos de los géneros Colletotrichum, Pestalotiopsis y Elsinoe. Con la identificación molecular y el análisis filogenético se corroboró la presencia de las especies Colletotrichum gloeosporioides y Elsinoe perseae. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides reprodujo síntomas similares al de la enfermedad roña del aguacate. Con la cepa identificada como E. perseae se corroboró el síntoma conocido en campo como “mancha púrpura”, mientras que Pestalotiopsis sp. provocó una necrosis descendente.

Abstract. Mexico is the main producer and exporter of avocado (Persea americana) in the world; however, pests and diseases are limiting factors for production. One of the diseases of great economic importance is avocado scab, which is characterized by causing corky-looking lesions on the epicarp of the fruits, which decreases quality and price by up to 60%. In this study, a sampling was carried out aimed at avocado fruits with damage in the epicarp with a corky appearance, these commonly known in the field as “scab” and “purple spot”. For molecular and phylogenetic identification, a combination of techniques with morphological keys and molecular markers (ITS1/ITS4, ITS5/ITS4, FE-1α/EF-1α, Sph1 F/Sph1R) was used. Pathogenicity tests were also carried out on fruits in plants of Hass, Flor de María and Méndez varieties. Through morphological analysis, fungi of the genera Colletotrichum, Pestalotiopsis and Elsinoe were identified. Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis confirmed the presence of the species Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Elsinoe perseae. C. gloeosporioides reproduced symptoms similar to the avocado scab disease. With the strain identified as E. perseae, the symptom known in the field as purple spot was confirmed, while Pestalotiopsis sp. caused descending necrosis.

Resumen Introducción: Ehrlichia chaffeensis es responsable de la mayoría de los casos de ehrlichiosis humana, una enfermedad febril aguda transmitida por garrapatas. Esta entidad clínica se reporta con mayor frecuencia en adultos de Estados Unidos. Por lo tanto, es de especial interés caracterizarla en niños, dado que se han reportado muy pocos casos en niños fuera de este país. Caso clínico: Se describe el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino de 15 años, originaria y residente del noreste de México con una historia de cinco días de mialgias, artralgias, fiebre, dolor abdominal, erupción cutánea y somnolencia. Se sospechó la posibilidad de una enfermedad transmitida por garrapatas considerando que convivió con tres perros infestados de garrapatas que habían muerto recientemente y una vecina con síntomas similares, quien se deterioró rápidamente y murió una semana antes. Ehrlichia spp. se detectó en una muestra sérica mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa. La paciente completó un curso de siete días de doxiciclina y fue dada de alta con resolución de los síntomas. Conclusiones: Este caso es el primer reporte de ehrlichiosis en un paciente pediátrico en México que ilustra la importancia de considerar enfermedades transmitidas por garrapatas dentro del diagnóstico diferencial de pacientes con exantema, fiebre y alteración del estado de conciencia. Esta presentación clínica inicial puede ser indistinguible de otras entidades como dengue, meningococcemia y síndrome multisistémico inflamatorio, entre otras.

Abstract Background: Ehrlichia chaffeensis is responsible for most cases of human ehrlichiosis, an acute febrile tick-borne disease. This clinical entity is more commonly reported in adults from the United States. Therefore, it is of special interest to characterize this disease in children, given that very few cases in children have been reported outside of this country. Case report: We describe the case of a 15-year-old female from northeastern Mexico with a five-day history of myalgias, arthralgias, fever, abdominal pain, rash, and somnolence. The possibility of tick-borne disease was suspected considering that she lived with three tick-infested dogs that had recently died and a neighbor with similar symptoms who deteriorated rapidly and died a week earlier. Ehrlichia spp. was detected in blood samples by polymerase chain reaction. The patient completed a seven-day course of doxycycline and was discharged with complete resolution of symptoms. Conclusions: This case is the first report of ehrlichiosis in a pediatric patient in Mexico, illustrating the importance of considering tick-borne diseases as a differential diagnosis in patients with rash, fever, and altered level of consciousness. This initial clinical presentation may be indistinct from other conditions such as dengue, meningococcemia, and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), among others.

Resumen. Elsinoe perseae (= Sphaceloma perseae) es el agente causal de la enfermedad conocida como mancha púrpura o roña del aguacate (Persea americana). En este estudio se determinó la patogenicidad y virulencia de aislados de E. perseae procedentes de distintas áreas agroecológicas productoras de Michoacán, México. Se utilizaron plantas de vivero con frutos de aguacate de las variedades Flor de María y Méndez. Además, se evaluó la sensibilidad de los aislados in vitro a fungicidas químicos (azoxystrobin, tiabendazol, pyraclostrobin, cyprodinil+fludioxonil y azoxystrobin + propiconazol) y autorizados para su uso en huertos con manejo orgánico (sulfato de cobre, gluconato de cobre, oxicloruro de cobre y el extracto vegetal Larrea tridentata). Los síntomas de mancha púrpura observados en los frutos inoculados coincidieron con los descritos de E. perseae en aguacate. Las plantas variedad Flor de María inoculadas mostraron la mayor susceptibilidad al patógeno comparada con Méndez. Los aislados de E. perseae presentaron diferentes grados de virulencia. Los aislados seleccionados mostraron diferentes valores de sensibilidad in vitro a los fungicidas evaluados en la experimentación. El patógeno mostró mayor sensibilidad in vitro a los fungicidas químicos: tiabendazol y azoxystrobin + propiconazol (100% de inhibición), y a los autorizados en huertos con manejo orgánico: L. tridentata y oxicloruro de cobre (en promedio un 58% de inhibición).

Abstract. Elsinoe perseae (= Sphaceloma perseae) is the causal agent of the Mancha purpura or scab in avocado (Persea americana). In this study, the pathogenicity and virulence of E. perseae isolates from different agroecological producing areas of Michoacán, Mexico will be reduced. For this, nursery plants with avocado fruits of Flor de María and Méndez varieties were used. On the other hand, the in vitro sensitivity of chemical fungicides (azoxystrobin, thiabendazole, pyraclostrobin, cyprodinil + fludioxonil and azoxystrobin + propiconazole) and authorized for use in orchards with organic management (copper sulfate, copper gluconate, copper oxychloride and the plant extract Larrea tridentata). The observed symptoms of Mancha purpura in the inoculated fruits were corroborated with those described for E. perseae in avocado. Inoculated fruits Flor de María variety shows the highest susceptibility to the pathogen. The isolates of E. perseae presented different degrees of virulence. The isolates showed different in vitro sensitivity values to the fungicides evaluated in the experiment. The pathogen showed the most sensitivity in vitro to chemical fungicides: thiabendazole and azoxystrobin + propiconazole (100% inhibition), and to those authorized in orchards with organic management: L. tridentata and copper oxychloride (on average 58% inhibition).

ABSTRACT: Toxoplasma gondii can be eliminated in bovine semen. Cryopreserved semen is often used due to the fact that artificial insemination in dairy and beef cattle provides benefits in terms of production. However, little is known regarding the viability and infectivity of T. gondii tachyzoites in cryopreserved bovine semen. In the present study, cattle semen negative for T. gondii were contaminated with 1 x 106 tachyzoites (RH strain) and cryopreserved with and without different cryoprotectants, such as DMSO (concentrations of 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, 8.0% and 10.0%) and glycerol (2.25%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 5.0%, 7.5% and 10.0%), followed by freezing in liquid nitrogen (-196°C). After 24 hours, the samples were thawed and inoculated in 10 mice per cryoprotectant concentration. The mice were evaluated for clinical signs of toxoplasmosis (rough coat, diarrhea, hypoactivity and sudden death) as well as serum titers of IgM and IgG and the presence of tachyzoites in the peritoneal lavage. The results revealed that T. gondii remained infective in all samples. Clinical signs of toxoplasmosis were observed in the mice beginning with the 6th day post-inoculation (DPI) and 100% lethality was found between the 7th and 9th DPI. Viable tachyzoites were recovered from peritoneal exudate of dead mice (except for the control group), with higher mean of tachyzoite counts in the intraperitoneal lavage for 5% DMSO (±3.32 x 106), 8% DMSO (±3.53 x 106), 3% glycerol (±4.75 x 106), 7.5% glycerol (±6.26 x 106) and the absence of cryoprotectant (±3.11 x 106). Seroconversion occurred in the treated groups, with titers of IgG from 1:16 to 1:128 and IgM from 1:16 to 1:512. T. gondii viability and infectivity were maintained in cattle semen during 24 hours of cryopreservation at -196°C with and without cryoprotectant. However, further studies are necessary to determine whether cryopreserved semen contributes to the spread of toxoplasmosis through artificial insemination.

RESUMO: Sabe-se que Toxoplasma gondii pode ser eliminado no sêmen bovino. A inseminação artificial em bovinos leiteiros e de corte proporcionou avanços e benefícios nas produções e para isso o sêmen criopreservado é frequentemente utilizado. No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre a viabilidade e infectividade dos taquizoítos de T. gondii em sêmen bovino criopreservado. Para isso o sêmen bovino, negativo para T. gondii, foi contaminado com 1x106 taquizoítos (cepa RH), criopreservados com ou sem diferentes crioprotetores como DMSO (2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, 8.0% e 10.0%) e Glicerol (2.25%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 5.0%, 7.5% e 10.0%) e congelados em nitrogênio líquido (-196°C). Após 24 horas, essas amostras foram descongeladas e inoculadas em 10 camundongos por diluente de concentração de crioprotetor. Os camundongos foram avaliados quanto a sinais clínicos de toxoplasmose (pele áspera, diarreia, hipoatividade e morte súbita), títulos séricos de IgM e IgG e presença de taquizoítos no lavado peritoneal. Os resultados mostraram que T. gondii se manteve infectante em todas as amostras, inclusive naquelas sem crioprotetor. Sinais clínicos de toxoplasmose foram observados nos camundongos a partir do 6º dia pós-inoculação (DPI) e 100% de letalidade foi verificada entre o 7º ao 9º DPI. Nos camundongos mortos, exceto no grupo controle, taquizoítos viáveis foram recuperados do exsudato peritoneal, com maior média de taquizoítos quantificados na lavagem intraperitoneal para DMSO a 5% (±3.32x106), 8% (±3.53x106) e glicerol 3% (±4.75x106), 7,5% (±6.26x106) e livre de crioprotetor (±3.11x106). A soroconversão ocorreu nos grupos tratados com títulos de IgG (1:16 a 1:128) e IgM (1:16 a 1:512). A viabilidade e infectividade do T. gondii no sêmen bovino durante as 24 horas de criopreservação a -196°C foram mantidas com ou sem crioprotetor. No entanto, mais estudos são necessários para verificar se o sêmen criopreservado contribui para a disseminação da toxoplasmose na inseminação artificial.

Abstract In the current study, two euglossine species, Exaerete smaragdina and Eulaema nigrita, a cleptoparasite bee and its host, respectively, were used as models to: (i) access the genetic diversity and population structure of both species, sampled along a wide latitudinal range of Atlantic Forest, where the distribution of El. nigrita and Ex. smaragdina co-occurs; (ii) investigate the evolutionary history of these species through the Atlantic Forest, and in a wider scenario, to examine the evolutionary history of these species across others forest domains. Analyses involved males of El. nigrita and Ex. smaragdina sampled through Brazilian territory, including 19 sites in the Atlantic Forest. Bayesian Skyline Plot (BSP) was used to infer possible climate oscillations on population of both species over time. The BSP revealed stability in effective population size for both species in most of the Plio-Pleistocene period. However, BSP results aligned to the starlike configuration in the haplotype network, neutrality test, and population diversity patterns indicated population expansion of the two species during the late Pleistocene. Our findings suggest areas of potential refugia to the climatic oscillations of the Pleistocene in the Atlantic Forest in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo for El. nigrita and Pernambuco for Ex. smaragdina.

Abstract Production and sale of botanical insecticides depend on knowing the potential opportunities for these products. Essential oils from plants secondary metabolism can control pests, especially in agricultural systems where synthetic insecticides are limited, as in organic agriculture. The objective of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of essential oils to Diaphania hyalinata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and to show regions with the potential to use Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Citrus sinensis, and Syzygium aromaticum in the formulation and commercialization of insecticides to control this insect. The C. zeylanicum oil was more toxic to larvae and pupae and the S. aromaticum to eggs of D. hyalinata. Essential oils are an alternative for the management of D. hyalinata. The production of pesticides from essential oils of C. zeylanicum, C. sinensis, and S. aromaticum to control D. hyalinata has high potential in America. Also, Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia can extract these plants to formulate insecticide molecules for the America countries. products pests limited agriculture Lepidoptera (Lepidoptera Crambidae sinensis insect C S D Also Africa Europe East countries

ABSTRACT The present research aimed to verify the effect of 10 weeks of structured FT grouped by muscular actions (GFT) or alternating actions (AFT) on scapular and lumbar-pelvic girdle stability. One hundred and twenty adults (60 men; 60 women) were allocated into three groups, GFT (n= 40) that performed the actions in sequence (squat - squat - pull - pull), AFT (n= 40) that performed alternate actions (squat - pull - squat - pull) and the control group (CG, n= 40). The shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle stability were assessed using the Octobalance Upper Body Test. The GFT increased stability after the intervention and compared to the CG (p= 0.003) as assessed by the relative range of the right (ES= 0.53) and left (ES= 0.57) hemispheres. Besides, most results were within the instrument’s error value and the magnitude of the effect was moderate to trivial among the experimental groups. Therefore, ten weeks of functional training performed in a grouped sequence promoted improvements in scapular and lumbar-pelvic girdle stability.

RESUMO A análise da fluorescência da clorofila é uma das muitas formas de quantificar o dano salino no desempenho fotossintético e na produção agrícola. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficiência fotoquímica e a produção do coentro, cultivar Verdão em função dos níveis de condutividades elétricas da solução nutritiva e da natureza catiônica. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 4 × 3, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram na exposição das plantas a quatro condutividades elétricas das soluções nutritivas (CEsn = 1,6; 3,2; 4,8 e 6,4 dS m-1) e três tipos de águas de diferentes naturezas catiônicas (Na+; Ca2+; Mg2+), preparadas com a solubilização de diferentes sais - NaCl, CaCl2.2H2O e MgCl2.6H2O em água de abastecimento da UFRPE (CEa = 0,12 dS m-1). O estudo foi realizado em casa de vegetação entre novembro e dezembro de 2019 no Laboratório de Fertirrigação e Salinidade do Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. O aumento da condutividade elétrica da solução nutritiva afetou os centros de reação, a atividade fotoquímica, a eficiência da carboxilação e resultou na redução da condutância estomática, da taxa de assimilação de CO2 e, portanto, na produção de biomassa do coentro. Diferentes prevalências catiônicas na água proporcionam diferenças na intensidade do dano salino, sobretudo com o aumento da concentração.

ABSTRACT The analysis of chlorophyll fluorescence is one of many ways to quantify the salt damage to photosynthetic performance and crop production. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the photochemical efficiency and production of coriander, cultivar ‘Verdão’, as a function of the electrical conductivity levels of the nutrient solution and the cationic nature. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, in a 4 × 3 factorial scheme, with four replicates. The treatments consisted of four electrical conductivities of the nutrient solutions (ECns = 1.6, 3.2, 4.8, and 6.4 dS m-1) and three kinds of water of different cationic natures (Na+; Ca2+; Mg2+), which were prepared with the dissolution of different salts - NaCl, CaCl2.2H2O, and MgCl2.6H2O in supply water (ECw = 0.12 dS m-1), that is, three predominant cationic natures. The study was carried out in a greenhouse between November and December 2019 at the Fertigation and Salinity Laboratory of the Agricultural Engineering Department of the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco. It was found that the increase in the electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution affected reaction centers, photochemical activity, and carboxylation efficiency and resulted in reductions in stomatal conductance, CO2 assimilation rate, and therefore, in the biomass production of coriander. Different cationic prevalence in water causes differences in the intensity of salt damage, especially with increasing concentration.

Campylocentrum Benth. has a neotropical distribution and about 73 species arranged in five sections. In Brazil, it is represented by 38 species (24 endemic), concentrated mainly in the Atlantic Forest. In order to contribute to the taxonomic knowledge of the genus in Cerrado areas of Central Brazil, where it is not studied, we provide a taxonomic treatment for species occurring in the Federal District and in the Goiás State. Five taxa were recorded arranged in three sections: C. kuntzei Cogn. ex Kuntze, C. mattogrossense Hoehne (C. sect. Campylocentrum Cogn.), C. neglectum (Rchb.f. amp; Warm.) Cogn. (C. sect. Laevigatum E. Pessoa amp; M. Chase), C. fasciola (Lindl.) Cogn. and C. pachyrrhizum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe (C. sect. Dendrophylopsis Cogn.). Of these, C. fasciola constitutes a new occurrence for the flora of Goiás. Here we provide an identification key, descriptions, taxonomic and geographic distribution comments, in addition to images and illustrations are presented.

Campylocentrum Benth. possui distribuição neotropical e cerca de 73 espécies arranjadas em cinco seções. No Brasil, está representado por 38 espécies (24 endêmicas), concentradas, sobretudo, na Mata Atlântica. Com intuito de contribuir com o conhecimento taxonômico do gênero em áreas de Cerrado do Brasil Central, onde o mesmo não é estudado, fornecemos um tratamento taxonômico às espécies ocorrentes no Distrito Federal e no Estado de Goiás. Foram registradas cinco taxa arranjados em três seções: C. kuntzei Cogn. ex Kuntze, C. mattogrossense Hoehne (C. sect. Campylocentrum Cogn.), C. neglectum (Rchb. f. amp; Warm.) Cogn. (C. sect. Laevigatum E. Pessoa amp; M. Chase), C. fasciola (Lindl.) Cogn. e C. pachyrrhizum (Rchb. f.) Rolfe (C. sect. Dendrophylopsis Cogn.). Destes, C. fasciola constitui uma nova ocorrência para a flora de Goiás. São apresentados uma chave de identificação, descrições, comentários taxonômicos e de distribuição geográfica, além de imagens e ilustrações.