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The objective of this work was to evaluate the supplementation of yellow natural pigment levels based on Marigold Flower extract (2%) and yellow synthetic pigment (Carophyll Yellow 10%) in sorghum-based rations for commercial laying hens and their influence on bird performance and egg quality. A completely randomized design was adopted with 5 treatments, 6 replicates, and 5 laying hens in each repetition. The treatments evaluated were: Sorghum based diet without supplementation with pigmentant - Negative Control; 150 g t-1 of Yellow Natural Pigment feed; 300 g t-1 of yellow natural pigment feed; 450 g t-1 of yellow natural pigment feed; 25 g t-1 of yellow industrial pigment feed. The Tukey test was applied at 5% for the analysis of the variables of performance and quality of the eggs. The variables related to external and internal egg quality and poultry yield performance did not present significant results (p > 0.05). Only the variable color of the yolk obtained significance (p < 0.01), with an increase according to the number of pigments included in the diet. Sorghum can be used together supplementation of natural and synthetic pigments in the diet to improve yolk pigmentation. It is recommended to include 450g t-1 of natural marigold flower pigment feed (2%) in sorghum-based diets for better pigmentation of the yolk in place of 25 g t-1 of yellow synthetic pigmented, by improving the color of the yolk and not interfering in the productive performance of the laying hens and the quality of the eggs.(AU)

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ABSTRACT In this work, different bioactive compounds were obtained by different extractions from Calendula officinalis. The effect of different extraction time and temperature on the quantity of bioactive compounds was investigated. The extracts were quantified by UV-visible spectrometric analysis. The effect of extraction technique on both the colorant power and antibacterial capacity of metabolites obtained was evaluated. Colorant power was evaluated by UV-visible spectrometric and dyeing ability in dairy product. Antibacterial activity of extracts was evaluated using Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium by diffusion technique in well. Outstanding extraction results were obtained by ultrasound extraction technique performed during 2 hours, at 30 °C and ethanol 96% as solvent. The same treatment showed the best result in colorant power and dyeing ability. The extracts obtained by ultrasound had a slightly inhibitory effect of growth on E. coli in comparison with the other techniques. None of the extracts obtained from the different techniques reported a significant inhibition on the growth of S. typhimurium. Therefore, ultrasound-assisted extraction is considered as an alternative process for obtaining the bioactive compounds from C. officinalis with high concentration, colorant power and antibacterial activity.

RESUMEN En este trabajo, diferentes compuestos bioactivos fueron obtenidos a partir de extracciones de las flores de Caléndula officinalis. Se investigó el efecto que tiene el tiempo de extracción y la temperatura sobre la cantidad de compuestos bioactivos. Los extractos obtenidos fueron cuantificados mediante espectrofotometría UV-visible. Se evaluó el efecto de la técnica de extracción sobre el poder colorante y la capacidad antibacterial de los metabolitos obtenidos. El poder colorante se evaluó mediante espectrofotometría UV-visible y la capacidad de teñido se evaluó en un producto lácteo. La actividad antibacterial de los extractos fue evaluada usando Escherichia coli y Salmonella typhimurium mediante la técnica de difusión en pocillos. Se obtuvieron buenas cantidades de metabolitos evaluados mediante la técnica por ultrasonido realizada durante 2 horas, a 30 °C, con etanol a una concentración de 96%. El mismo tratamiento mostro los mejores resultados en cuanto al poder colorante y la capacidad de teñido en una matriz láctea. Los extractos obtenidos por ultrasonido tuvieron un ligero efecto inhibitorio del crecimiento sobre E. coli en comparación con las otras técnicas. Ninguno de los extractos obtenidos mediante las diferentes técnicas mostró una inhibición significativa en el crecimiento de S. typhimurium. Por lo tanto, la extracción asistida por ultrasonido se considera como un proceso alternativo para obtener los compuestos bioactivos de C. officinalis con alta concentración, poder colorante y actividad antibacteriana.

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Background: Wounds and lacerations are constant in the clinical routine of horses. The treatment of wounds by the secondintention is the most common in the equine clinic; it consists in addition to surgical debridement, the use of allopathic orphytotherapeutic healing. In this context, several phytotherapics used in folk medicine have been used with promisingresults in the equine species, especially marigold (Calendula officinalis L.), recognized by the German scientific committee as antiseptic and healing. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the nonionic cream of Calendulaofficinalis at 2% in an extensive lacerating wound in an equine.Case: A 6-month-old female Quarter Horse, weighing 160 kg, a lacerating wound in the pectoral region of unknowntraumatic origin, was treated in the large animal sector of the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR).Clinical examination revealed an exudative wound in the pectoral region, complicated by the presence of environmentalorganic matter and myiasis, involving transverse pectoral and descending pectoral muscles, with a large tissue separationand exposure of part of the first sternum. After an initial evaluation, a trichotomy was performed around the wound, removalof myiasis and sanitization of the wound with water and PVP-I, which was filled with sterile dressings and covered with adressing using a tubular mesh. Antibiotic therapy was instituted, along with anti-inflammatory medication and antitetanicserum (5,000 IU). Due to the need for surgical debridement, after previous fasting and general anesthesia followed bysite antisepsis, surgical debridement was performed, followed by reduction of dead space with application of standard“Wolf” sutures, for re-approximation of the wound edges was applied suture in Wolf pattern captonated with segmentsof equipment. In the post-surgical period, topical treatment with nitrofurazone ointment and crystal...(AU)

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Background: Wounds and lacerations are constant in the clinical routine of horses. The treatment of wounds by the secondintention is the most common in the equine clinic; it consists in addition to surgical debridement, the use of allopathic orphytotherapeutic healing. In this context, several phytotherapics used in folk medicine have been used with promisingresults in the equine species, especially marigold (Calendula officinalis L.), recognized by the German scientific committee as antiseptic and healing. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the nonionic cream of Calendulaofficinalis at 2% in an extensive lacerating wound in an equine.Case: A 6-month-old female Quarter Horse, weighing 160 kg, a lacerating wound in the pectoral region of unknowntraumatic origin, was treated in the large animal sector of the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR).Clinical examination revealed an exudative wound in the pectoral region, complicated by the presence of environmentalorganic matter and myiasis, involving transverse pectoral and descending pectoral muscles, with a large tissue separationand exposure of part of the first sternum. After an initial evaluation, a trichotomy was performed around the wound, removalof myiasis and sanitization of the wound with water and PVP-I, which was filled with sterile dressings and covered with adressing using a tubular mesh. Antibiotic therapy was instituted, along with anti-inflammatory medication and antitetanicserum (5,000 IU). Due to the need for surgical debridement, after previous fasting and general anesthesia followed bysite antisepsis, surgical debridement was performed, followed by reduction of dead space with application of standard“Wolf” sutures, for re-approximation of the wound edges was applied suture in Wolf pattern captonated with segmentsof equipment. In the post-surgical period, topical treatment with nitrofurazone ointment and crystal...

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Tagetes erecta is an important ornamental and medicinal plant indigenous to Mexico and Guatemala. The complete chloroplast genome of T. erecta was newly sequenced in this study. The total chloropalst genome size of T. erecta was 152,055 bp. In total, 123 genes were indetified, including 79 protein-coding genes, 8 rRNA genes, and 37 tRNA genes. Twelve genes are containing introns (ycf3 and clpP contained two introns). The overall GC content of this genome was 37.4%. A further phylogenomic analysis of Asteraceae, including 23 taxa, was conducted for the placement of genus Tagetes. The complete plastome of T. erecta will provide a valuable resource for further genetic conservation, evolution, and molecular breading studies in Asteraceae.

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Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho e a qualidade dos ovos de galinhas poedeiras Negras Avifran alimentadas com a inclusão de 0,8% de cada extratos vegetais pigmentantes, extrato de páprica (Capsicum annuum), de flor de marigold (Tagetes erectus) e 0,045 % de pigmentante sintético (cantaxantina) na ração. Utilizou-se 120 poedeiras Negras Avifran distribuídas em 4 tratamentos, 6 repetições com 5 aves cada, totalizando 24 parcelas experimentais, criadas em sistema livre de gaiolas. Foram realizadas análises de desempenho, qualidade dos ovos e cor da gema do ovo através de dois métodos de cores (leque colorimétrico e calorímetro digital). Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Não houve influência dos aditivos vegetais sobre os parâmetros de desempenho e qualidade dos ovos (P>0,05), apenas para a variável cor da gema houve efeito significativo (P0,05).

The objective was evaluate of the performance and egg quality of laying hens Avifran Black fed with the inclusion of 0.8% of plant extracts pigmentation solutions, extract of paprika (Capsicum annuum), flower marigold (Tagetes erectus) and 0.045% of synthetic pigmentante (canthaxanthin) in the feed. Were used 120 layers Avifran Black distributed in 4 treatments, 6 replicates with 5 birds each, totaling 24 experimental units, in cage-free system. Performance analyses were quality of the eggs and egg yolk color through two methods (fan colorimetric and digital calorimeter). The data were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey test compared to 5% probability. There was no influence of plant additives on the parameters of performance and eggs quality (P>0.05), only for the yolk color there was a significant effect (P0.05).

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Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho e a qualidade dos ovos de galinhas poedeiras Negras Avifran alimentadas com a inclusão de 0,8% de cada extratos vegetais pigmentantes, extrato de páprica (Capsicum annuum), de flor de marigold (Tagetes erectus) e 0,045 % de pigmentante sintético (cantaxantina) na ração. Utilizou-se 120 poedeiras Negras Avifran distribuídas em 4 tratamentos, 6 repetições com 5 aves cada, totalizando 24 parcelas experimentais, criadas em sistema livre de gaiolas. Foram realizadas análises de desempenho, qualidade dos ovos e cor da gema do ovo através de dois métodos de cores (leque colorimétrico e calorímetro digital). Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Não houve influência dos aditivos vegetais sobre os parâmetros de desempenho e qualidade dos ovos (P>0,05), apenas para a variável cor da gema houve efeito significativo (P<0,05). A inclusão de 0,8% de pigmentantes naturais na dieta de poedeiras Negras Avifran pode ser utilizada como forma de substituir a cantaxantina, pois proporciona maior coloração da gema do ovo, favorecendo sua comercialização, e não prejudica o desempenho e a qualidade interna e externa dos ovos (P>0,05).(AU)

The objective was evaluate of the performance and egg quality of laying hens Avifran Black fed with the inclusion of 0.8% of plant extracts pigmentation solutions, extract of paprika (Capsicum annuum), flower marigold (Tagetes erectus) and 0.045% of synthetic pigmentante (canthaxanthin) in the feed. Were used 120 layers Avifran Black distributed in 4 treatments, 6 replicates with 5 birds each, totaling 24 experimental units, in cage-free system. Performance analyses were quality of the eggs and egg yolk color through two methods (fan colorimetric and digital calorimeter). The data were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey test compared to 5% probability. There was no influence of plant additives on the parameters of performance and eggs quality (P>0.05), only for the yolk color there was a significant effect (P<0.05). The inclusion of 0.8% of natural pigmentation solutions in the diet of laying hens Avifran Black can be used as a way to replace the canthaxanthin as it provides increase color of egg yolk, favoring your marketing, and does not affect the performance and quality internal and external (P>0.05).(AU)

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ABSTRACT The plant Calendula officinalis L. is widely applied due to its medicinal properties, which are mainly dermatological and ornamental. The goal of this study is to assess the phytochemical components in a hydroethanolic extract (HECO) from the leaves of Calendula officinalis L. using UV-VIS spectrophotometry and thin layer chromatography (TLC), as well as to identify and quantify the components related to its antioxidant capacity employing high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC). The antioxidant capacity evaluation was performed using the DPPH method for superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. The photo-protective capacity was evaluated by UVspectrophotometry in order to determine the in vitro Sun Protection Factor(SPF). The results show the plant’s strong antioxidant activity (DPPH and hydroxyl methods), which we believe to be related to the presence of flavonoids (24.67 mg/g), polyphenols (33.90 mg/g), condensed tannins (27.30 mg/g), and the amount of rutin (37.25 mg/g), and quercetin (6.09 mg/g) found during the study. The HECO presented a good antioxidant capacity, most likely due to the polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins in its contents. However, the obtained SPF of 1.89 ± 0.05 does not allow the plant to be classified as a stand-alone sunscreen, and more studies are needed in order to test its ability to enhance sunscreens in existing cosmetic formulations.

RESUMO A Calendula officinalis L. é uma planta amplamente utilizada por suas propriedades medicinais, principalmente dermatológica e ornamental. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar constituintes fitoquímicos do extrato hidroetanólico das folhas de Calêndula officinalis L. (HECO) por espectrofotometria UV-visível e cromatografia em camada delgada (CCD), bem como detectar e quantificar os componentes relacionados com a capacidade antioxidante por Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE). Posteriormente, foi avaliada a capacidade antioxidante pelo método do DPPH, radicais superóxido e hidroxila. Além disso, a capacidade fotoprotetora foi avaliada através de espectrofotometria UV para determinação do Fator de Proteção Solar in vitro (FPS). Os resultados evidenciaram que a planta apresentou uma excelente atividade antioxidante para o método do DPPH e do radical hidroxila, o que pode estar relacionada com a presença de flavonoides (24,67 mg/g), polifenóis (33,90 mg/g) e taninos condensados (27,30 mg/g) e da quantidade de rutina (37,25 mg/g) e quercetina (6,09 mg/g) encontrados neste estudo. O HECO apresentou uma notável capacidade antioxidante, provavelmente devido à presença de polifenóis, flavonoides e taninos. O valor do FPS encontrado (1,89 ± 0,05), não classifica a planta como um protetor solar isolado. No entanto, mais estudos são necessários para testar a capacidade de potencializar filtros solares em formulações cosméticas.

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Background The properties of natural pigments, such as antioxidants, functional, medical, and nutraceutical, have demonstrated the advantages of these natural compounds over synthetic ones. Some products are accepted only when they are pigmented with natural, food-quality colorants: for example poultry products (manly marigold flower extracts). Carotenoids such as β-carotene, β-criptoxanthin and lutein are very attractive as natural food colorants due to their antioxidant and pro-vitamin activities which provide additional value to the target products. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is an Asteraceous ornamental plant native to Mexico, and it is also important as a carotenoid source for industrial and medicinal purposes but nowadays its production is destined mainly for ornamental purposes. Results Friable callus of T. erecta yellow flower (YF) and white flower (WF) varieties was induced from leaf explants on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 9.0 µM 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 8.8 µM benzyladenine (BA). Calluses developed from both varieties were different in pigmentation. Extract characterization from callus cultures was carried out by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This analytical process detected several carotenoids; the main pigments in extracts from YF callus were lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas in the extracts of the WF callus the main pigments were lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin and β-carotene. Callus cultures of T. erecta accumulated pigments even after several rounds of subculture. Conclusions WF callus appeared to be a suitable candidate as a source of different carotenoids, and tested varieties could represent an alternative for further studies about in vitro pigment production.

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Marigold flower extract, a natural pigment, was used to determine its effect on carcass and skin pigmentation, immunity and growth performance of broiler chickens. Two hundred and forty 1-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were randomly distributed into four treatment groups with six replicates in a randomized block design. Birds were fed basal diet for 42 d with or without supplementation of marigold flower extract at various concentrations, i.e., 0 (MG0, control), 100 (MG100), 150 (MG150) and 200 (MG200) mg/kg of feed, respectively. Feed intake and live body weight were weekly recorded. Carcass and shank color, and antibody titers against Newcastle and Influenza viruses were measured. Results showed that marigold flower extract significantly (p 0.05) improved live body weight and relative thymus weight. However, feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and spleen and bursa weights were not significantly affected. Yellowness (b*) of breast and thigh muscles increased by the dietary supplementation of marigold flower extract compared with the control diet. However, lightness (L*), redness (a*) and redness to yellowness ratio (a/b) were not influenced by the treatments. Moreover, Roche color fan scores of the shank skin were increased at market age (d 42). The results revealed that marigold extract enhanced antibody titers against Newcastle and influenza viruses. It was possible to conclude that the dietary supplementation with marigold flower extract at the rate of 200 mg/kg of feed enhanced carcass and shank color, antibody titers against ND and AI, and growth performance of broiler chickens.

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Marigold flower extract, a natural pigment, was used to determine its effect on carcass and skin pigmentation, immunity and growth performance of broiler chickens. Two hundred and forty 1-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were randomly distributed into four treatment groups with six replicates in a randomized block design. Birds were fed basal diet for 42 d with or without supplementation of marigold flower extract at various concentrations, i.e., 0 (MG0, control), 100 (MG100), 150 (MG150) and 200 (MG200) mg/kg of feed, respectively. Feed intake and live body weight were weekly recorded. Carcass and shank color, and antibody titers against Newcastle and Influenza viruses were measured. Results showed that marigold flower extract significantly (p<0.05) improved live body weight and relative thymus weight. However, feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and spleen and bursa weights were not significantly affected. Yellowness (b*) of breast and thigh muscles increased by the dietary supplementation of marigold flower extract compared with the control diet. However, lightness (L*), redness (a*) and redness to yellowness ratio (a/b) were not influenced by the treatments. Moreover, Roche color fan scores of the shank skin were increased at market age (d 42). The results revealed that marigold extract enhanced antibody titers against Newcastle and influenza viruses. It was possible to conclude that the dietary supplementation with marigold flower extract at the rate of 200 mg/kg of feed enhanced carcass and shank color, antibody titers against ND and AI, and growth performance of broiler chickens.(AU)

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A calêndula (Calendula officinalis L.) é uma planta medicinal anual de origem Mediterrânica que apresenta propriedades antiinflamatórias, antivirais, antigenotóxicas. A propagação desta planta normalmente é feita por sementes, sendo o uso de bandejas de poliestireno uma forma econômica de produção de mudas. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos com o objetivo de avaliar a interferência de dois tamanhos de célula em bandeja de poliestireno expandido (40 cm³ e 12 cm³) e de dois substratos (solo + esterco bovino curtido e substrato comercial tipo Plantmax para hortaliças®) sobre a qualidade de mudas e a produção de calêndula. O delineamento estatístico nos dois experimentos foi em blocos casualizados, dispostos em arranjo fatorial 2 x 2 (dois substratos e dois tamanhos de células) com seis repetições. Os tratamentos, referentes aos tamanhos das células foram bandeja com 128 células (40 cm³ de volume) e, bandeja com 288 células (12 cm³ de volume). Os substratos utilizados foram solo de cerrado + esterco bovino curtido (1:1) e substrato comercial tipo "Plantmax para hortaliças®". Parte das mudas foi transplantada para avaliação da produção de capítulos. Houve diferenças significativas entre os substratos para as variáveis: matéria seca de parte aérea, matéria seca da raiz e matéria seca total. O uso do substrato formulado com solo de cerrado e esterco bovino proporcionou o melhor desenvolvimento das mudas de calêndula. Contudo, os diferentes tipos de substrato e bandejas de poliestireno não influenciaram significativamente a produção de capítulos das mudas transplantadas.

Marigold Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) is an annual medicinal plant of Mediterranean origin which presents anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antigenotoxic properties. This species normally propagates through seeds, and the use of polystyrene trays is an economic way to produce its seedlings. Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the influence of two cell sizes of expanded polystyrene trays (40 cm³ and 12 cm³) and two substrates (soil + cattle manure and Plantmax® commercial substrate for vegetables) on marigold production and seedling quality. Experimental design in both assays was in randomized blocks, in a 2x2 factorial arrangement (two substrates and two cell sizes), with six replicates. Treatments regarding cell sizes were trays presenting 128 cells (40 cm³) and trays containing 288 cells (12 cm³). The used substrates were cerrado soil + cattle manure (1:1) and Plantmax® commercial substrate for vegetables. Part of the seedlings was transplanted to evaluate capitulum production. There were significant differences among substrates for total, root and shoot dry matter. The use of substrate containing cerrado soil and cattle manure led to the best development of marigold seedlings. However, the different types of substrates and polystyrene trays did not significantly influence capitulum production in transplanted seedlings.

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Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, avaliar a influência do fósforo e da cama-de-frango semidecomposta na produção de capítulos florais da Calendula officinalis L. Os fatores em estudo foram cinco doses de fósforo (4,3; 25,8; 43,0; 60,2; 81,7 kg ha-1 de P2O5), na forma de superfosfato triplo e cinco doses de cama-de-frango semidecomposta (1.000; 6.000; 10.000; 14.000 e 19.000 kg ha-1). Para combinar o fósforo e a cama-de-frango, usou-se a matriz experimental Plan Puebla III resultando em nove tratamentos (25,8 e 6.000; 60,2 e 6.000; 25,8 e 14.000; 60,2 e 14.000; 43,0 e 10.000; 4,3 e 6.000; 81,7 e 14.000; 25,8 e 1.000; 60,2 e 19.000 kg ha-1 de P e cama-de-frango, respectivamente) no delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. A altura média final das plantas, aos 120 dias, ficou em torno de 60,0 cm, independente dos tratamentos. A produção máxima de capítulos florais da calêndula foi de 9.755,16 mil ha-1,obtida com o uso de 49,15 kg ha-1 de P2O5 associada a 13.401,10 kg ha-1 de cama-de-frango. A maior produção (11.058,89 kg ha-1)de massa fresca de capítulos florais de calêndula foi obtida com 49,98 kg ha-1 de P2O5 e 13.266,59 kg ha-1 de cama-de-frango. As produções máximas de massas secas de capítulos florais (2.227,61 kg ha-1) foram obtidas com 39,62 kg ha-1 de P2O5 e 8.109,75 kg ha-1 de cama-de-frango. Concluiu-se que para se obter maior produção de massa seca de capítulos florais, componente de maior importância comercial, a calêndula deve ser cultivada utilizando adubação com HH 40 kg ha-1 de P2O5 e H" 8.000 kg ha-1 de cama-de-frango.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of phosphorus and semi-decomposed chicken manure on capitula yield of Calendula officinalis L. The studied factors were five doses of phosphorus (4.3, 25.8, 43.0, 60.2, and 81.7 kg ha-1 P2O5) in the triple super phosphate form and five doses of semi-decomposed chicken manure (1000, 6000, 10000, 14000, and 19000 kg ha-1). The Plan Puebla experimental matrix was used to combine phosphors and chicken manure, which resulted in nine treatments, viz. 25.8 + 6000, 60.2 + 6000, 25.8 + 14000, 60.2 + 14000, 43.0 + 10000, 4.3 + 6000, 81.7 + 14000, 25.8 + 1000, and 60.2 + 19000 (first figure representing kg ha-1P; second figure, kg ha-1chicken manure) in randomized block design with four replications. Final average heights of plants at 120 days were about 60.0 cm, independently of the treatments. Maximum yield of pot marigold capitula was 9755.16 x 10³ ha-1, which was obtained with the use of 49.15 kg ha-1 P2O5 associated to 13401.10 kg ha-1 chicken manure. The highest yield (11058.89 kg ha-1)of fresh biomass of pot marigold capitula was obtained with 49.98 kg ha-1 P2O5 and 13266.59 kg ha-1 chicken manure. Maximum yields of dried mass of capitula (2227.61 kg ha-1) were obtained with 39.62 kg ha-1 P2O5 and 8109.75 kg ha-1 chicken manure. It was concluded that to obtain the greatest dried mass yield of capitula, which constituent the most important commercial product of pot marigold, the plant must be cultivated using fertilization with H" 40 kg ha-1 P2O5 and H" 8000 kg ha-1 chicken manure.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade cicatrizante da calêndula (Calendula officinalis L.) sobre feridas cutâneas experimentais, em 15 coelhos, distribuídos em três grupos denominados: excipiente, calêndula e controle. Cada animal foi submetido à uma incisão cirúrgica de 6cm de comprimento, lateral à coluna vertebral e suturada no padrão U. Os produtos avaliados foram colocados sobre as incisões durante sete dias na quantidade de 0,1ml (loção cremosa não-iônica - grupo excipiente; tintura de calêndula a 5 por cento - grupo calêndula) e nos animais do grupo controle não se utilizou nenhum produto. A biópsia de pele foi realizada no 1º, 3º, 5º e 7º dia após a incisão cirúrgica para avaliação morfométrica do processo cicatricial, analisando-se o número de fibroblastos e fibrócitos. A morfometria foi realizada por meio de microscópio óptico adaptado a um sistema computadorizado de análise de imagens. De acordo com os resultados, a calêndula propiciou obtenção dos maiores valores médios das células envolvidas no processo cicatricial, os fibroblastos, deduzindo que a mesma, inferiu uma resposta mais satisfatória na cicatrização em relação aos demais tratamentos.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the scarring capability of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) on experimental skin wounds in 15 rabbits, distributed in three groups: excipient, marigold and control. Each animal was subjected to a surgical incision measuring 6cm in length, laterally to the spinal column and sutured in U-shape. Products evaluated were placed on the incisions for 7 days, at a rate of 0.1ml (nonionic creamy lotion - excipient group; 5 percent marigold extract) and no treatment was provided to control animals. Skin biopsy was performed on 1, 3, 5, and 7 days after wounding, for morphometric and cicatricial process evaluations. The morphometry was performed with an optical microscope adapted to a computadorized picture analysis system. The results showed that marigold allowed the highest growth rate in cells directly involved in the cicatricial process, the fibroblasts and fibrocytes and can therefore be considered the most satisfactory on the wound healing in comparison to the other treatments.

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Os óleos essenciais e alfavaca, manjerona, calêndula e salsa foram extraídos por Arraste de Vapor sob Pressão Reduzida e a atividade antimicrobiana de cinco diferentes concentrações foi determinada sobre quinze microrganismos. Utilizaram-se inóculos padronizados, previamente crescidos em caldo nutriente e semeados por superfície em placas de Petri contendo dois meios de cultura diferentes: Agar para Contagem Padrão (PCA) e Agar Nutriente acrescido de 0,1 por cento de Tween 20. Após incubação por 72 h a 30°C, foi observado que o óleo essencial de salsa afetou um maior número de microrganismos, seguido dos óleos de alfavaca, calêndula e manjerona. A atividade antimicrobiana mostrou um decréscimo no crescimento das leveduras e das bactérias Gran-positivas à medida em que se aumentou a diluição. As bactérias Gram-negativas foram inibidas apenas pelos óleos concentrados. Foi demonstrado, portanto, o possível uso destes óleos como conservantes naturais de alimentos.(AU)

The essential oils of basil, marjoram, marigold and parsley were extracted by Drags of Steam with reduced Pressure, and antimicrobial activity was determined in .five different concentrations on fifteen microorganisms. Standardized inocula, previously grown in nutrient broth were used to inoculate two different culture media in Petri dishes: Plate Count Agar (PCA) and Nutrient Agar added 0.1% of Tween 20. After incubation to 30ºC for 72 hours, it was observed that essential oil of parsley affected a larger number of microorganisms, followed by the oils of basil, marigold and marjoram. The antimicrobial activity has shown a decrease in the growth rate of yeasts and Gram-positive bacteria as dilution increased. Gram-negative bacteria have been inhibited only by concentrated oils.Therefore, it has been demonstrated the possible use of these oils as natural preservatives in foods. (AU)

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the scarring capability of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) on experimental skin wounds in 15 rabbits, distributed in three groups: excipient, marigold and control. Each animal was subjected to a surgical incision measuring 6cm in length, laterally to the spinal column and sutured in U-shape. Products evaluated were placed on the incisions for 7 days, at a rate of 0.1ml (nonionic creamy lotion - excipient group; 5% marigold extract) and no treatment was provided to control animals. Skin biopsy was performed on 1, 3, 5, and 7 days after wounding, for morphometric and cicatricial process evaluations. The morphometry was performed with an optical microscope adapted to a computadorized picture analysis system. The results showed that marigold allowed the highest growth rate in cells directly involved in the cicatricial process, the fibroblasts and fibrocytes and can therefore be considered the most satisfactory on the wound healing in comparison to the other treatments.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade cicatrizante da calêndula (Calendula officinalis L.) sobre feridas cutâneas experimentais, em 15 coelhos, distribuídos em três grupos denominados: excipiente, calêndula e controle. Cada animal foi submetido à uma incisão cirúrgica de 6cm de comprimento, lateral à coluna vertebral e suturada no padrão U. Os produtos avaliados foram colocados sobre as incisões durante sete dias na quantidade de 0,1ml (loção cremosa não-iônica - grupo excipiente; tintura de calêndula a 5% - grupo calêndula) e nos animais do grupo controle não se utilizou nenhum produto. A biópsia de pele foi realizada no 1°, 3°, 5° e 7° dia após a incisão cirúrgica para avaliação morfométrica do processo cicatricial, analisando-se o número de fibroblastos e fibrócitos. A morfometria foi realizada por meio de microscópio óptico adaptado a um sistema computadorizado de análise de imagens. De acordo com os resultados, a calêndula propiciou obtenção dos maiores valores médios das células envolvidas no processo cicatricial, os fibroblastos, deduzindo que a mesma, inferiu uma resposta mais satisfatória na cicatrização em relação aos demais tratamentos.

RESUMO

The aim of this study was to evaluate the scarring capability of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) on experimental skin wounds in 15 rabbits, distributed in three groups: excipient, marigold and control. Each animal was subjected to a surgical incision measuring 6cm in length, laterally to the spinal column and sutured in U-shape. Products evaluated were placed on the incisions for 7 days, at a rate of 0.1ml (nonionic creamy lotion - excipient group; 5% marigold extract) and no treatment was provided to control animals. Skin biopsy was performed on 1, 3, 5, and 7 days after wounding, for morphometric and cicatricial process evaluations. The morphometry was performed with an optical microscope adapted to a computadorized picture analysis system. The results showed that marigold allowed the highest growth rate in cells directly involved in the cicatricial process, the fibroblasts and fibrocytes and can therefore be considered the most satisfactory on the wound healing in comparison to the other treatments.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade cicatrizante da calêndula (Calendula officinalis L.) sobre feridas cutâneas experimentais, em 15 coelhos, distribuídos em três grupos denominados: excipiente, calêndula e controle. Cada animal foi submetido à uma incisão cirúrgica de 6cm de comprimento, lateral à coluna vertebral e suturada no padrão U. Os produtos avaliados foram colocados sobre as incisões durante sete dias na quantidade de 0,1ml (loção cremosa não-iônica - grupo excipiente; tintura de calêndula a 5% - grupo calêndula) e nos animais do grupo controle não se utilizou nenhum produto. A biópsia de pele foi realizada no 1°, 3°, 5° e 7° dia após a incisão cirúrgica para avaliação morfométrica do processo cicatricial, analisando-se o número de fibroblastos e fibrócitos. A morfometria foi realizada por meio de microscópio óptico adaptado a um sistema computadorizado de análise de imagens. De acordo com os resultados, a calêndula propiciou obtenção dos maiores valores médios das células envolvidas no processo cicatricial, os fibroblastos, deduzindo que a mesma, inferiu uma resposta mais satisfatória na cicatrização em relação aos demais tratamentos.