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One of the most common palm pests is the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier. Five artificial diets were evaluated to rear RPW, and to facilitate its behavioral and biological studies. The developmental of R. ferruginus was studied on the tested artificial diets based on primarily composed of sugarcane stem pieces (1st diet; control), sweet pumpkin (2nd diet), ground sugarcane + sweet pumpkin (3rd diet), sweet potato (4th diet) and ground sugarcane + sweet potato (5th diet) under rearing room (28 ± 1 °C and 75 ± 5 RH%) at Faculty of Agriculture in Benha district. The biological aspects, pre-oviposition, oviposition, larval & pupal durations, the longevity of male and female adults and the generation period of R. ferrugineus have all been estimated. Moreover, the impact of these artificial diets on the quantities of total proteins, carbohydrates and lipids were determined in the full-grown larvae. Obtained results showed that the insect manifested the shortest larval and pupal periods and the longest longevity for males and females when rearing of R. ferruginus took place on an artificial diet based on sweet potato as a successful and economical for mass rearing of the red palm weevil under laboratory conditions. Larvae fed on diet 4 (sweet potato) was exhibited the shortest duration (114.80 days), while 1st diet (Sugarcane stem pieces) was recorded the longest period (125.00 ± days). Similarly for pupation and both male and female longevity, the shortest periods resulted from larvae feeding on 4th diet (14.65, 49.40 and 48.0 days, respectively). Contrariwise, the longest pupal period was reported with 5th diet (15.70 days). The highest of eggs hatchability % (96.53%) resulted from the rearing nof R. ferruginus larvae on the 4th diet. Chemical analyses of the full-grown larva were indicated that the highest contents of total carbohydrates (45.57 µg/g), lipids (28.46 µg/g) and proteins (20.01µg/g) were obtained in case of larvae reared on 1st and 4th diets, respectively. Consequently, the development of R. ferruginus stages was slightly lower on both 1st and 4th artificial diets. So that, both of them were a successful and economic artificial diet for RPW development under laboratory conditions. Therefore, this study added valuable alternative ingredients to prepare more practical and economical feeding substrate for weevil rearing to help for proposal of its management and conservation in palm plantations.

Uma das pragas mais comuns das palmeiras é o gorgulho vermelho da palmeira, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier. Cinco dietas artificiais foram avaliadas para criar RPW e facilitar seus estudos comportamentais e biológicos. O desenvolvimento de R. ferruginus foi estudado nas dietas artificiais testadas baseadas principalmente em pedaços de caule de cana-de-açúcar (1ª dieta; controle), abóbora-doce (2ª dieta), cana-de-açúcar + abóbora-doce (3ª dieta), batata-doce (4ª dieta) e cana-de-açúcar moída + batata-doce (5ª dieta) em sala de criação (28 ± 1 °C e 75 ± 5 UR%) na Faculdade de Agricultura do distrito de Benha. Os aspectos biológicos, pré-oviposição, oviposição, durações de larvas e pupas, a longevidade de machos e fêmeas adultos e o período de geração de R. ferrugineus foram todos estimados. Além disso, o impacto dessas dietas artificiais nas quantidades de proteínas totais, carboidratos e lipídios foi determinado nas larvas adultas. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o inseto manifestou os menores períodos larval e pupal e a maior longevidade para machos e fêmeas quando a criação de R. ferruginus ocorreu em uma dieta artificial à base de batata-doce como uma forma bem-sucedida e econômica para a criação massal do gorgulho vermelho da palmeira em condições de laboratório. Larvas alimentadas com a dieta 4 (batata-doce) foram as que apresentaram a menor duração (114,80 dias), enquanto a 1ª dieta (pedaços de caule de cana-de-açúcar) foi a que apresentou o maior período (125,00 ± dias). Da mesma forma para a pupação e longevidade de machos e fêmeas, os períodos mais curtos resultaram da alimentação das larvas na 4ª dieta (14,65, 49,40 e 48,0 dias, respectivamente). Ao contrário, o período pupal mais longo foi relatado com a 5ª dieta (15,70 dias). A maior porcentagem de eclodibilidade dos ovos (96,53%) resultou da criação de larvas de R. ferruginus na 4ª dieta. As análises químicas das larvas adultas indicaram que os maiores teores de carboidratos totais (45,57 µg/g), lipídios (28,46 µg/g) e proteínas (20,01µg/g) foram obtidos no caso de larvas criadas na 1ª e 4ª dietas, respectivamente. Consequentemente, o desenvolvimento dos estádios de R. ferruginus foi ligeiramente menor tanto na 1ª quanto na 4ª dieta artificial. Assim, ambas foram dietas artificiais bem-sucedida e econômica para o desenvolvimento de RPW em condições de laboratório. Portanto, este estudo adicionou ingredientes alternativos valiosos para preparar substrato alimentar mais prático e econômico para a criação do gorgulho para auxiliar na proposta de seu manejo e conservação em plantações de palmeiras.

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A relação homem-planta é cientificamente denominada de etnobotânica, na qual pesquisas que abordam as práticas medicinais envolvem, principalmente, a botânica, a química e a farmacologia. Assim, realizouse um levantamento de plantas místicas utilizadas na Comunidade Caruaru (Ilha de Mosqueiro, Belém ­ PA) e a relação das espécies mais citadas com propriedades químicas e farmacológicas. Na comunidade foi aplicada a amostragem não probabilística e a técnica bola de neve. Os dados obtidos se deram por questionários semi-estruturados e entrevistas dialogadas. A coleta do material botânico foi através de turnê guiada, capturando imagens e/ou coletando-os para identificações. Na análise de dados verificou-se o perfil dos entrevistados, o conhecimento botânico e a ocorrência de estudos químico-farmacológicos consultando bases científicas. Foram mencionadas pelos informantes 50 espécies, sendo identificadas 32, distribuídas em 32 famílias, destacando-se Lamiaceae, Araceae e Rutaceae. As espécies Ruta graveolens L.; Aellanthus suaveolens Mart. Ex Spreng.; Mansoa alliaceae (Lam.) A. H. Gentry; Ayapana triplinervis (Vahl.) R. M. King. & H. Rob.; Ocimum basilicum L.; Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.; Conobea scoparioides (Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth. Renealmia monosperma Miq e Vindicá, (em identificação), foram as mais citadas (três a cinco citações) com seis indicações de uso. Para estas plantas há investigações de cunho químico/biológico, informações que podem respaldar futuros estudos para verificações sobre a eficácia destes vegetais.(AU)

The relationship man-plant is scientifically called ethnobotany, in which these researches tell about the medical practices involving, mainly, the botany, the chemistry and the pharmacology. So, a survey was realized to mystical plants used in the Caruaru community (Mosqueiro Island, Belém-PA) and the relationship of species more cited with chemical and pharmacological properties. In the community was applied the non-probability sampling and the snowball technique. The information was gotten by semistructure questionnaire with a dialogued interview. The collect of botanical material was through guided tour which captured images and/or collected it to identification. In the analysis was noticed the profile of respondents, the botanical knowledge and the occurrence of chemical/pharmacological studies checking scientific bases. It were 50 species reported, between them, 31 were identify and distributed in 32 families, as the main: Lamiaceae, Araceae e Rutaceae. The species Ruta graveolens L.; Aellanthus suaveolens Mart Ex. Spreng.; Mansoa alliaceae (Lam.) A. H. Gentry; Ayapana triplinervis (Vahl.) R. M. King. & H. Rob.; Ocimum basilicum L.; Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.; Conobea scoparioides (Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth., Renealmia monosperma e Vindicá (in identification), they were the most cited (three to five quotation), six use indication. To these plants were noticed investigation of nature chemical/biological and pharmacological, information which may support future studies to verification about the effectiveness of these vegetables.(AU)

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Growth rate and medium parameters between two bench scale volumes (13-L and 250-L) were compared. Experiments were maintained batch mode and culture parameters were periodically measured during a 13-day period. Culture growth during the cultivation of algae Haematococcus pluvialis was determined qualitatively by cell counting, optical density, dry weight, ash content, amount of chlorophyll-a, total organic carbon content and by direct measuring of medium nutrients and some abiotic aspects. Vegetative cell growth was higher when cultured in 13-L with 1.33 x 105 cells.mL−1 on the 12th day than when cultured in 250-L. Significant difference (p < 0.05) in the biology and water culture of H. pluvialis, with the exception of dry weight, ash, nitrite and ammonia, was reported between the volumes. Data obtained in current study for the upscale culture maintenance of H. pluvialis in laboratory conditions shows that it should be undertaken in a 13-L volume due to a greater time span of cells in a vegetative state, greater cell density, lipids and chlorophyll-a contents. Light was of paramount importance on the direct performance of H. pluvialis on the algal biological conditions.

Foram avaliadas a taxa de crescimento e condições do meio de cultura em volumes de 13-L e 250-L em sistema estático, durante o período de 13 dias para a microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Foi determinada qualitativamente a contagem de células, densidade, peso seco, teor de cinzas, clorofila-a, teor de carbono orgânico total e avaliação de nutrientes e fatores abióticos do meio de cultura. O crescimento foi mais elevado em volume de 13-L com 1,33 x 105 células.mL−1 no décimo segundo dia, do que em volume de 250-L. Em relação ao meio de cultivo e aspectos biológicos de H. pluvialis, foram observadas diferenças significativas (p < 0,05) entre os dois volumes com exceção do peso seco, cinzas, nitrito e amônia. Para cultivo em larga escale de H. pluvialis é recomendado nestas condições laboratoriais, o volume de 13-L devido ao maior tempo das células em estado vegetativo, maior densidade celular e elevados teores de lipídios e clorofila-a. A luz interferiu diretamente nas condições biológicas de H. pluvialis.

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Growth rate and medium parameters between two bench scale volumes (13-L and 250-L) were compared. Experiments were maintained batch mode and culture parameters were periodically measured during a 13-day period. Culture growth during the cultivation of algae Haematococcus pluvialis was determined qualitatively by cell counting, optical density, dry weight, ash content, amount of chlorophyll-a, total organic carbon content and by direct measuring of medium nutrients and some abiotic aspects. Vegetative cell growth was higher when cultured in 13-L with 1.33 x 105 cells.mL1 on the 12th day than when cultured in 250-L. Significant difference (p 0.05) in the biology and water culture of H. pluvialis, with the exception of dry weight, ash, nitrite and ammonia, was reported between the volumes. Data obtained in current study for the upscale culture maintenance of H. pluvialis in laboratory conditions shows that it should be undertaken in a 13-L volume due to a greater time span of cells in a vegetative state, greater cell density, lipids and chlorophyll-a contents. Light was of paramount importance on the direct performance of H. pluvialis on the algal biological conditions.(AU)

Foram avaliadas a taxa de crescimento e condições do meio de cultura em volumes de 13-L e 250-L em sistema estático, durante o período de 13 dias para a microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Foi determinada qualitativamente a contagem de células, densidade, peso seco, teor de cinzas, clorofila-a, teor de carbono orgânico total e avaliação de nutrientes e fatores abióticos do meio de cultura. O crescimento foi mais elevado em volume de 13-L com 1,33 x 105 células.mL1 no décimo segundo dia, do que em volume de 250-L. Em relação ao meio de cultivo e aspectos biológicos de H. pluvialis, foram observadas diferenças significativas (p 0,05) entre os dois volumes com exceção do peso seco, cinzas, nitrito e amônia. Para cultivo em larga escale de H. pluvialis é recomendado nestas condições laboratoriais, o volume de 13-L devido ao maior tempo das células em estado vegetativo, maior densidade celular e elevados teores de lipídios e clorofila-a. A luz interferiu diretamente nas condições biológicas de H. pluvialis.(AU)

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Gillnet is one of the most widespread types of fishing gear on the Brazilian coast, greatly used by the small-scale fleet due to its low cost and easy handling. This study aimed to estimate the selectivity of gillnets by using length-converted catch curves for the main Osteichthyes species landed at Santos (SP) by gillnet fleet. Only landing data (length and weight) and production data were used, which are useful and easy to obtain, especially in countries with low budget for scientific research. The length at first capture (Lc50%) was compared to the length at first maturity (L50) showing that only Micropogonias furnieri had a Lc50% very close to L50; Menticirrhus americanus and Macrodon atricauda presented a characteristic celomatic cavity expansion during their pre-spawning period, which increases their maximum perimeter and changing the gear selectivity for both species; and Scomberomorus brasiliensis had the widest selection range, but all landed individuals already had length higher than the L50. This method, combined with other biological data gathered from the literature, could be a good tool for fishery management. We suggest that temporal closed fishing areas and/or periods of gillnet usage suspension, and revision of technological aspects should be considered by management plans.

A pesca de emalhe é uma das artes mais difundidas no litoral brasileiro. É amplamente utilizada, principalmente pela frota artesanal, pelo fácil manuseio e baixo custo de aquisição e manutenção. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estimar a seletividade das redes de emalhe, pelo método da curva de captura linearizada convertida para comprimento, para as principais espécies de Osteichthyes desembarcadas em Santos-SP pela frota de emalhe. Para tanto, foram utilizados apenas dados de desembarque (comprimento e peso) e de produção, pois são úteis e mais acessíveis, especialmente em países com poucos recursos para pesquisa. Comparando o comprimento de primeira captura (Lc50%) com o de primeira maturação (L50) observou-se que apenas Micropogonias furnieri teve um Lc50% muito próximo ao L50; Menticirrhus americanus e Macrodon atricauda apresentaram aumento da cavidade celomática no período pré-desova, o que aumentou seu perímetro máximo alterando a seletividade do aparelho para estas espécies; e Scomberomorus brasiliensis teve a maior amplitude de seleção, porém todos os indivíduos desembarcados já tinham comprimento superior ao L50. Esta metodologia, utilizada em conjunto com outros dados biológicos levantados na literatura, pode ser uma ferramenta apropriada para o manejo pesqueiro. Sugere-se que os planos de manejo considerem a adoção de proibição temporária da pesca de emalhe em áreas e/ou períodos, e a revisão de aspectos tecnológicos.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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The insecticidal effect of six commercially available plant oils was tested against 4 th larval instars of Culex pipiens. Larvae were originally collected from Meit El-Attar, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, and then reared in the laboratory until F1 generation. The LC50 values were 32.42, 47.17, 71.37, 83.36, 86.06, and 152.94 ppm for fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgrecum), earth almond (Cyperus esculentus), mustard (Brassica compestris), olibanum (Boswellia serrata), rocket (Eruca sativa), and parsley (Carum ptroselinum), respectively. The tested oils altered some biological aspects of C. pipiens, for instance, developmental periods, pupation rates, and adult emergences. The lowest concentrations of olibanum and fenugreek oils caused remarkable prolongation of larval and pupal durations. Data also showed that the increase of concentrations was directly proportional to reduction in pupation rates and adult emergences. Remarkable decrease in pupation rate was achieved by mustard oil at 1000 ppm. Adult emergence was suppressed by earth almond and fenugreek oils at 25 ppm. In addition, the tested plant oils exhibited various morphological abnormalities on larvae, pupae, and adult stages. Consequently, fenugreek was the most potent oil and the major cause of malformation of both larval and pupal stages. Potency of the applied plant oils provided an excellent potential for controlling C.

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Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir criticamente alguns aspectos biológicos e variações culturais relativos ao conceito de responsividade materna. Está subdividido em duas partes. A primeira delas trata da responsividade e seus aspectos biológicos e variações culturais. A segunda apresenta duas grandes tendências de pesquisa sobre responsividade materna e variações culturais. As considerações finais sistematizam os argumentos críticos apresentados e destacam que as iniciativas de investigar este tema devem estar pautadas pelo reconhecimento de que a responsividade materna é uma das características das interações adulto-criança que tem origens e influências múltiplas. Nesse sentido, a sua compreensão deve estar incluída em um sistema amplo de referência que envolva, por exemplo, variáveis biológicas, contextuais, da história da díade e culturais.

The purpose of this article was to critically discuss some biological aspects and cultural variations in maternal responsiveness. It consists of two parts. The first discusses responsiveness and its biological aspects and cultural variations. The second part presents two major research tendencies in the investigations of cultural variations in maternal responsiveness. Our conclusion presents a brief of the critical arguments and highlights the need to recognize that maternal responsiveness is one of the adult-child interaction characteristics that has multiple origins and influences, from which any investigation in this theme must be based on. As a consequence, those initiatives should be included in a wide reference system that involves, for example, biological, contextual, dyads previous history, and cultural variables.

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