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Upland rice intercropped with green manures and its impact on the succession with common bean
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- F. C. Meirelles, A. G. Cavalcante, A. R. Gonzaga, V. A. Filla, R. Z. Roms, A. P. Coelho, O. Arf, L. B. Lemos
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- The Journal of Agricultural Science / Volume 159 / Issue 9-10 / November 2021
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- 22 December 2021, pp. 658-667
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The aim of this work was to verify the possibility of intercropping rice with green manures, as well as the impact of the dry biomass yield of these intercropping systems on common bean in succession, evaluating the agronomic and qualitative performance of grains from both crops. The experiment was conducted in Southeastern Brazil in the years 2018 and 2019, with succession of rice (spring/summer) and common bean (autumn/winter). The treatments were composed of cropping systems with rice as a sole crop and intercropped with forage peanut, calopo, Crotalaria breviflora, Crotalaria spectabilis, stylo, jack bean and dwarf pigeon pea. No intercropping increased the system's yield compared to sole-crop rice, but intercropping of rice with forage peanut and stylo promoted grain yield and quality similar to those of sole-crop rice. Intercropping with C. breviflora affected the agronomic and qualitative performance of rice. Common bean yield after rice intercropped with dwarf pigeon pea, C. spectabilis and C. breviflora was similar in yield after sole-crop rice, while the other intercrops reduced common bean yield. Common bean grain quality was not affected by the cultivation of rice as sole crop and intercropped with green manures. Although none of the intercropping systems increased yield compared to sole-crop rice (control), it can be concluded that the intercropping of upland rice is viable depending on the green manure species, allowing greater biomass production per area that can help long-term soil conservation and increase the system's yield.
Fermentation profile, microbial populations, taxonomic diversity and aerobic stability of total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia
- F. N. S. Santos, E. M. Santos, J. S. Oliveira, G. R. Medeiros, A. M. Zanine, G. G. L. Araújo, A. F. Perazzo, M. L. P. Lemos, D. M. Pereira, G. F. L. Cruz, R. S. Paulino, C. J. B. Oliveira
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- The Journal of Agricultural Science / Volume 158 / Issue 5 / July 2020
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- 14 October 2020, pp. 396-405
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cactus (Opuntia spp) levels in total mixed ration silages based on Cactus and Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud) on the fermentation profile, microbial populations, aerobic stability and taxonomic diversity. The completely randomized design was used in a 4 × 4 factorial design with four replications, being four rations with different levels of Cactus (15, 30, 45, 60% based on the dry matter) and four opening periods (0, 15, 30 and 60 days of fermentation). An interaction effect (P < 0.050) was observed among the diets and opening times for mould and yeast populations. An interaction effect for the levels of acetic acid was observed, where the diets 15, 30, 45 and 60% showed higher values at 60 days (0.44, 0.41, 0.35 and 0.40 g/kg DM, respectively). A significant difference was observed for the richness and diversity index (Chao1 and Shannon). The most abundant bacterial phyla were Proteobacteria and Firmicutes and the genera Lactobacillus and Weissella. Cactus can be added in total mixed ration silages up to the level of 60% in a way that it positively affects the qualitative indicators of the silages, modulating the taxonomic communities and allowing the predominance of important groups for preservation of the ensiled mass.
Wild carnivores, domestic dogs and ticks: shared parasitism in the Brazilian Cerrado
- V. N. Ramos, F. G. Lemos, F. C. Azevedo, R. C. Arrais, C. F. M. Lima, I. Z. Candeias, M. M. Martins, A. C. L. G. Sandrin, S. M. Siqueira, M. P. J. Szabó
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- Parasitology / Volume 147 / Issue 6 / May 2020
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- 27 February 2020, pp. 689-698
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The increase of contact between natural and rural areas is prominent in Brazil, due to agricultural activities and concern with the environmental conservation. In this context, domestic animals, wild fauna and humans are exposed to mutual exchange of parasites, microorganisms and diseases. We studied tick parasitism of wild carnivores and domestic dogs, and the environmental of questing ticks, in extensive cattle ranch areas intermingled with natural vegetation, and in a natural reserve, both in a region of Cerrado biome, Midwestern Brazil. From 2008 to 2015, we inspected 119 wild carnivores from nine species, and collected six tick species (Amblyomma sculptum, Amblyomma ovale, Amblyomma dubitatum, Amblyomma tigrinum, Dermacentor nitens and Rhipicephalus microplus). The most numerous and infested hosts were Cerdocyon thous, Lycalopex vetulus, Chrysocyon brachyurus, Puma concolor and Conepatus amazonicus. From 139 domestic dogs, we collected A. sculptum, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and R. microplus. From vegetation, samplings resulted in A. sculptum, A. dubitatum, A. ovale, Amblyomma rotundatum and R. microplus, with dominance of A. sculptum. Domestics and wild animals presented high overlapping of infestations by A. sculptum, a generalist and anthropophilic tick species. This tick is the most important vector of the Brazilian spotted fever, a lethal human disease. This fact elicits attention and requires efforts to monitor the presence of pathogens vectored by ticks circulating in this type of agroecosystem, including in other regions of the Brazil, because the most of the natural vegetation remaining have been increasingly immersed in pastures and agricultural matrix.
Zika in Rio de Janeiro: Assessment of basic reproduction number and comparison with dengue outbreaks
- D. A. M. VILLELA, L. S. BASTOS, L. M. DE CARVALHO, O. G. CRUZ, M. F. C. GOMES, B. DUROVNI, M. C. LEMOS, V. SARACENI, F. C. COELHO, C. T. CODEÇO
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- Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 145 / Issue 8 / June 2017
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- 27 February 2017, pp. 1649-1657
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Zika virus infection was declared a public health emergency of international concern in February 2016 in response to the outbreak in Brazil and its suspected link with congenital anomalies. In this study, we use notification data and disease natural history parameters to estimate the basic reproduction number (R0) of Zika in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We also obtain estimates of R0 of dengue from time series of dengue cases in the outbreaks registered in 2002 and 2012 in the city, when DENV-3 and DENV-4 serotypes, respectively, had just emerged. Our estimates of the basic reproduction number for Zika in Rio de Janeiro based on surveillance notifications (R0 = 2·33, 95% CI: 1·97–2·97) were higher than those obtained for dengue in the city (year 2002: R0 = 1·70 [1·50–2·02]; year 2012: R0 = 1·25 [1·18–1·36]). Given the role of Aedes aegypti as vector of both the Zika and dengue viruses, we also derive R0 of Zika as a function of both dengue reproduction number and entomological and epidemiological parameters for dengue and Zika. Using the dengue outbreaks from previous years allowed us to estimate the potential R0 of Zika. Our estimates were closely in agreement with our first Zika's R0 estimation from notification data. Hence, these results validate deriving the potential risk of Zika transmission in areas with recurring dengue outbreaks. Whether transmission routes other than vector-based can sustain a Zika epidemic still deserves attention, but our results suggest that the Zika outbreak in Rio de Janeiro emerged due to population susceptibility and ubiquitous presence of Ae. aegypti.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and rodent reservoirs in the savanna-like biome of Brazil's southeastern region
- J. E. LIMONGI, R. C. OLIVEIRA, A. GUTERRES, S. F. COSTA NETO, J. FERNANDES, L. H.B. VICENTE, M. G. COELHO, V. N. RAMOS, M. S. FERREIRA, C. R. BONVICINO, P. S. D'ANDREA, E. R. S. LEMOS
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- Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 144 / Issue 5 / April 2016
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- 06 October 2015, pp. 1107-1116
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This paper describes the diversity of rodent fauna in an area endemic for hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) in Brazil, the population dynamics and the relationship of rodents with hantavirus in the Cerrado (savanna-like) biome. Additionally, an analysis is made of the partial S segment sequences of the hantaviruses obtained from serologically confirmed human HCPS cases and from rodent specimens. Rodents were collected during four campaigns. Human serum samples were collected from suspected cases of HCPS at hospitals in the state of Minas Gerais. The samples antibody-reactive by ELISA were processed by RT–PCR. The PCR product was amplified and sequenced. Hantavirus was detected only in Necromys lasiurus, the wild rodent species most prevalent in the Cerrado biome (min-max: 50–83·7%). All the six human serum samples were hantavirus seropositive and five showed amplified PCR products. The analysis of the nucleotide sequences showed the circulation of a single genotype, the Araraquara hantavirus. The environmental changes that have occurred in the Cerrado biome in recent decades have favoured N. lasiurus in interspecific competition of habitats, thus increasing the risk of contact between humans and rodent species infected with hantavirus. Our data corroborate the definition of N. lasiurus as the main hantavirus reservoir in the Cerrado biome.
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Interface Effects on the Raman Spectra of Si/3C-SiC Superlattices
- E. F. Bezerra, A. G. Souza Filho, J. Mendes Filho, V. Lemos, V. N. Freire, Y. Ikoma, F. Watanabe, T. Motooka
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- MRS Online Proceedings Library Archive / Volume 640 / 2000
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- 21 March 2011, H5.38
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Theoretical calculations are performed on the role of smooth interfaces in the Raman spectra of Si/3C-SiC superlattices. The dispersion relations were obtained using a linear chain model with the alloyed interface δ-(3C-SiC)0.5(Si)0.5 described in the virtual crystal approximation. A modified bond-polarizability model was used to calculate the Raman spectra. The main results are the enhancement of the Raman spectra and the appearance of new peaks in between those related to the Si quasi confined and the 3C-SiC-confined modes with increasing number δ?of interfacial monolayers (3C-SiC)0.5(Si)0.5. Some of the smooth interface related Raman peaks have intensity comparable with those of an abrupt Si/3C-SiC superlattice.
Comparative performance of six Holstein-Friesian × Guzera grades in Brazil 3. Burdens of Boophilus microplus under field conditions
- A. M. Lemos, R. L. Teodoro, G. P. Oliveira, F. E. Madalena
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- Animal Production / Volume 41 / Issue 2 / October 1985
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- 02 September 2010, pp. 187-191
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Burdens of ticks (Boophilus microplus) on young and adult females (heifers and cows) of six red-and-white Holstein-Friesian (HF) × Guzera (G) grades were assessed by counting the number of semi-engorged tick females on the right side of the animals. The HF grades were: ¼ ½ ⅝ ¾ ⅞ and ≥ Assessments of tick burdens of heifers were made on twelve occasions (357 observations on 193 animals). Cows were assessed six times (380 observations on 83 animals). Cows and heifers were in different pastures. Data were transformed to log10 (2 × count + 1) to normalize their distribution. Direct breed additive (g1, HF-G) and heterosis (hl) effects were estimated within dates of counting. Estimates of h1 on the log scale were not significant (P > 0·05) on 11 out of 12 dates for heifers and on five out of six dates for cows. Estimates of g1 for heifers varied from 0·505 (s.e. 0·492) to 2·376 (s.e. 0·345) (mean g1 = 1·575 (s.e. 0·096)), and estimates for cows varied between 1·009 (s.e. 0·203) and 2·293 (s.e. 0·219) (mean g1 = 1·416 (s.e. 0·080)). These results indicate the presence of important genetic effects on tick burdens. The means of the untransformed number of ticks per animal were, for the six grades in the above order, respectively: 44, 71, 151, 223, 282 and 501, for heifers, and 7, 19, 31, 64, 62 and 97 for cows.
18. Commission des Longitudes par Télégraphie Sans fil
- Général G. Perrier, M. A. Lambert, MM. R. Baîllaud, Bianchi, W. Bowie, Coculesco, F. M. da Costa Lobo, de Lemos, Esclangon, Fayet, Fichot, Guyot, Hasimoto, Ivanov, J. Jackson, Jeffers, Spencer Jones, Jouaust, E. Kohlschütter, J. Krassowski, Lejay, Moreau, Niethammer, Nörlund, Nušl, Pavlov, Plakidis, Sampson, Silva, Sollenberger, R. M. Stewart, Stoyko, Tsiang, Volta, Watts, Witkowski, Zimmer
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- Transactions of the International Astronomical Union / Volume 6 / 1939
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- 25 April 2016, pp. 121-122
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La centralisation au Bureau international de l’Heure des résultats d’observations de l’Opération internationale de 1933 a été très lente, puisque les dernières données attendues ont été reçues vers la fin de 1937.
Le nombre des stations ayant coopéré à l’Opération internationale et ayant transmis leurs observations à l’organisme centralisateur s’élève à soixante et onze. Ainsi qu’il a été expliqué à notre Commission mixte, lors du Congrès de l’Union géodésique et géophysique internationale tenu à Édimbourg en 1936, ces stations ont été réparties en trois groupes:
Le Ier comprenant vingt Observatoires, disposant chacun de plusieurs horloges de première classe (soit à poids sous pression et à température constantes, soit à quartz piézoélectrique);