Marine planktonic and benthic organisms: an ocean of diversity in the collections of the State of São Paulo / Organismos planctônicos e bentônicos marinhos: um oceano de diversidade nas coleções do Estado de São Paulo

Abstract Brazil is characterized as a megadiverse country, and one of the factors that guarantees the knowledge and preservation of this biodiversity is an improvement in the biological collections. They represent a country's biological, scientific, cultural, and genetic heritage and their preservation depends on a joint effort of researchers, institutions, and public authorities. Marine biological collections of invertebrates and algae of the state of São Paulo represent a high percentage of the national collections, with five biological collections deposited in state institutions. Currently, these collections safeguard the vast majority of the state's marine collection and make up one of the largest in the country. Therefore, the objective of this research is to present information on marine biological collections in the state of São Paulo, their current status, funding, and future perspectives, creating communication opportunities and considering the factors that impact their development. Support from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) surpasses state limits, since many studies address broader areas and/or establish diverse partnerships with other institutions from outside São Paulo. This is reflected in the taxonomic and geographic scope of the biological collections in the state, since these host specimens/species from different regions of the country, or even from other countries. However, it is worth mentioning that it is not enough to invest in expeditions to enrich the collections without valuing the training of qualified personnel, both for the collections maintenance and for their taxonomic refinement.

Resumo O Brasil é caracterizado como um país megadiverso e uma das prioridades no conhecimento e conservação dessa biodiversidade é seguramente a melhoria das coleções biológicas. Estas representam patrimônio biológico, científico, cultural e genético de um país, e sua preservação depende de um esforço coletivo de pesquisadores, instituições e do poder público. Com relação às coleções biológicas marinhas de invertebrados e algas, o estado de São Paulo representa uma alta porcentagem do acervo nacional, com cinco principais coleções depositadas em instituições estaduais. Atualmente estas coleções salvaguardam a grande maioria do acervo marinho estadual e compõem um dos maiores do país. Assim sendo, o objetivo desta pesquisa é o de apresentar informações sobre as coleções biológicas marinhas do estado de São Paulo, estado atual, financiamentos e perspectivas futuras, criando oportunidades de comunicação e considerando os fatores que impactam o desenvolvimento das mesmas. O apoio financeiro da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) às instituições paulistas extravasa os limites do estado, visto que muitas pesquisas abordam áreas mais abrangentes e/ou estabelecem parcerias diversas com outras instituições não paulistas. Isso se reflete inclusive na abrangência taxonômica e geográfica das coleções biológicas do Estado, uma vez que estas mantêm espécimes/espécies de diferentes regiões do país, ou mesmo de outros países. No entanto, vale ressaltar que não basta investir em expedições de coleta para enriquecimento das coleções sem valorizar a formação de pessoal qualificado, tanto para a curadoria dos acervos quanto para o refinamento taxonômico.

Germination and seed conservation of a pioneer species, Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae), from tropical dry forest of Colombia / Germinación y conservación de semillas de la especie pionera, Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae), del bosque seco tropical de Colombia

Abstract Seed germination and seed longevity under different environmental conditions are fundamental to understand the ecological dynamics of a species, since they are decisive for its success within the ecosystem. Taking this into account, seed germination and seed storage behavior of a pioneer species of tropical dry forest (Tecoma stans) were studied in the laboratory, to establish the effect of different environmental conditions on a local tree population. Two seed lots collected in July 2011, from Cali (Colombia), were evaluated under three alternating temperatures (20/30, 20/25, 25/30 ºC; 16/8 h) and four light qualities (12-hour white light photoperiod, darkness, and 15 minutes of red light -R and far red light -FR). Final germination was recorded for all treatments; for white light treatment the daily germination was recorded to calculate mean germination rate, mean germination time, and two synchronization indices. To assess the effect of light quality on physiological variables, a destructive germination test was carried out. For this test, another seed lot was evaluated under the same light conditions using an alternating temperature of 20/30 °C - 16/8 h, recording germination during six days for every treatment. In addition, seeds were stored at two different moisture contents (7.7, 4.1 %) and three storage temperatures (20, 5, -20 ºC), during two time periods (one and three months); a seed germination test was conducted for each treatment. Four replicates of 35 seeds per treatment were used for all experiments. Germination was high (GP > 90 %) with all alternating temperatures under white light, whereas under R, FR, and darkness germination was evenly successful at low temperatures, but at higher temperature, half of the seeds entered into secondary dormancy (GP= 45-65 %). However, mean germination rate and synchronization under R and FR decreased significantly in comparison to white light treatment and, consequently, mean germination time increased. Seed storage behavior of this species is orthodox due to the high germination (GP > 90 %) obtained under all treatments. In conclusion, T. stans seeds have a negative germination response at high incubation temperatures in the absence of white light, entering into a secondary dormancy. In contrast, an environment with a lower temperature and without white light delays the germination, but at the end seeds are able to reach the same germination values. This seed dependence on incident light in limiting conditions suggests a physiological mechanism on the seed tissues of this species, probably mediated by phytochromes. Finally, the orthodox seed storage behavior of T. stans is a reason to include this species in ex situ seed conservation programs for restoration and recovery of the tropical dry forest; however, long-term studies should be conducted in order to evaluate the maintenance of this characteristic throughout longer periods of time. Rev. Biol. Trop. 66(2): 918936. Epub 2018 June 01.

Resumen La germinación y la longevidad de las semillas de una especie bajo diferentes condiciones ambientales son fundamentales para las dinámicas ecológicas de una especie, debido a que son decisivas en el éxito de la misma en un ecosistema. Teniendo en cuenta esto, se estudió la germinación y el comportamiento en el almacenamiento de las semillas de una especie pionera de bosque seco tropical (Tecoma stans) a nivel de laboratorio, para establecer el efecto de diferentes condiciones ambientales en una población local de árboles. Dos lotes de semillas recolectados en julio 2011, de Cali (Colombia), se evaluaron a tres temperaturas alternadas (20 / 30, 20 / 25, 25 / 30 °C; 16 / 8 h) y cuatro calidades de luz (fotoperiodo de 12 horas de luz blanca, oscuridad, y 15 minutos de luz roja -R y roja lejana -RL). Se registró la germinación final para todos los tratamientos; para el tratamiento de luz blanca se registró la germinación diaria para calcular la tasa media de germinación, el tiempo medio de germinación y dos índices de sincronización. Para evaluar el efecto de la calidad de luz sobre las variables fisiológicas, se realizó una prueba de germinación destructiva. Para esta prueba, otro lote de semillas fue puesto a las mismas condiciones de luz usando una temperatura alternada de 20 / 30 °C - 16 / 8 h, registrando la germinación durante seis días para cada tratamiento. Además, se almacenaron semillas a dos contenidos de humedad (7.7, 4.1 %) y a tres temperaturas de almacenamiento (20, 5, -20 °C), durante dos periodos de tiempo (uno y tres meses); se realizó una prueba de germinación a cada tratamiento. Cuatro repeticiones de 35 semillas por cada tratamiento se usaron en cada experimento. La germinación fue alta (PG > 90 %) en todas las temperaturas alternadas con luz blanca, mientras que en los tratamientos de luz R, RL y en oscuridad, la germinación fue igualmente exitosa a bajas temperaturas, pero a temperaturas más altas la mitad de las semillas entraron en latencia secundaria (PG= 45-65 %). Sin embargo, la tasa media de germinación y la sincronización en R y RL disminuyeron significativamente en comparación con el tratamiento de luz blanca y consecuentemente el tiempo medio de germinación aumentó. El comportamiento de las semillas de T. stans en el almacenamiento es ortodoxo debido a la alta germinación obtenida (PG > 90 %) en todos los tratamientos. En conclusión, las semillas de T. stans tienen una respuesta germinativa negativa a temperaturas de incubación alta en ausencia de luz blanca, donde entran a latencia secundaria. En contraste, un ambiente con baja temperatura y sin luz blanca retrasa la germinación, pero al final las semillas son capaces de alcanzar los mismos valores de germinación. Esta dependencia de las semillas a la luz incidente en condiciones limitantes sugiere la presencia de un mecanismo fisiológico en los tejidos de esta especie, probablemente mediado por fitocromos. Finalmente, el comportamiento ortodoxo de las semillas de T. stans en el almacenamiento abre la posibilidad de incluirla en programas de conservación ex situ para la restauración y recuperación del bosque seco tropical; no obstante, se deben llevarse a cabo pruebas más largas para evaluar el mantenimiento de esta característica por periodos de tiempo más largos.

Evaluation methods and empirical study on priority species for ex situ conservation of medicinal plants / 中草药

With the prevalence of natural medicine and natural health products, the problem of resource exhaustion of medicinal plants have become increasingly serious. The protection of medicinal plants in China is increasingly valued, but there are still some shortcomings in the current assessment methods of medicinal plant protection. Based on the summary of evaluation methods of threatened level and priority protection of plants, this paper improved the existing methods according to the characteristics of ex situ conservation data of medicinal plants, and performed comparison study on ten hierarchical selected medicinal plants. The results showed that there was a difference between new method and the original method, and this method could further improve the index sensitivity, ease of data acquisition, and batch evaluation, which can better reflect the priority of species protection. The method can be used for assessing ex situ conservation of medicinal plants and has reference meaning for the economic research and management of Chinese materia medica resources.

Characterization of bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and minerals in landraces of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) cultivated in Southern Brazil

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the genetic variability for the synthesis of bioactive compounds and minerals in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) landraces. Total phenolic compounds, carotenoids, antioxidant activity and minerals were evaluated in 10 accessions of Cucurbita moschata landraces from the Genebank of Embrapa Temperate Agriculture (Pelotas - RS, Brazil). Twenty plants of each accession were cultivated in the field during the spring/summer of 2013/2014. After harvesting of mature fruits, the seeds were discarded and opposite longitudinal portions of the pulp were manually prepared for analysis of the bioactive compounds. For the determination of minerals, pumpkin samples were frozen in plastic bags, and after freeze-dried and milled. All analysis were performed in triplicate. The data obtained showed high genetic variability for the synthesis of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, antioxidant activity and minerals. The accessions C52, C81, C267 e C389 showed high levels of antioxidants and minerals, being recommended for use in pumpkin breeding programs. The accessions C52 and C389 are promising, especially because they present the highest levels of total carotenoids.

Current status and prospects of traditional Chinese medicine resource ex-situ conservation / 中国中药杂志

Protection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) resources is the foundation of sustainable development of TCM industry, which includes the in-situ and ex-situ conservation. The development of TCM resource ex-situ conservation was reviewed, and hotpots in the conservation and its development practices were analyzed. Therefore national TCM resource ex-situ conservation systems were proposed, including the establishment of TCM resources introduction gardens, TCM resource in vitro conservation library and TCM resource bio-information sharing platform, rational distribution of TCM resources ex-situ conservation agencies, along with the advancement of TCM varieties breeding, and the perfection of Chinese herbal medicines seed and seedlings market, which are of significant importance on the guidance of TCM resource ex-situ conservation development.

Parasitos de aves e mamíferos silvestres em cativeiro no estado de Pernambuco / Parasites of birds and mammals in captivity in Pernambuco state, Brazil

Os animais silvestres são hospedeiros de uma grande variedade de parasitos que podem interferir em sua conservação ex situ. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os parasitos gastrointestinais (PGI) e ectoparasitos dos animais do Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres (CETAS) do Instituto Brasileiro de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Naturais Renováveis (IBAMA) de Recife, Pernambuco, além de determinar os aspectos do manejo em cativeiro que possam estar relacionados com os parasitos identificados. Foram coletados ectoparasitos e amostras fecais de 223 aves e mamíferos, as quais foram processadas pelos métodos: microscopia direta, flutuação e sedimentação. Helmintos e/ou protozoários foram detectados em 91 (40,8%) amostras fecais, sendo 64 (70,3%) de aves e 27 (29,7%) de mamíferos. Ovos de Capillaria sp., Ascaridida, Spirurida e oocistos de Eimeria sp. foram detectados nas amostras fecais das aves, enquanto ovos de Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides sp., Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma sp., Strongylida e oocistos de Coccídios foram encontrados nas amostras fecais de mamíferos. Os ectoparasitos identificados em aves foram Colpocephalum turbinatum, Kurodaia (Kurodaia) fulvofasciata, Halipeurus sp., Naubates sp., Saemundssonia sp., Austromenopon sp., Paragoniocotes sp., Brueelia sp., Myrsidea sp. and Pseudolynchia sp., enquanto em mamíferos os ectoparasitos identificados foram Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Amblyomma varium, A. calcaratum, A. nodosum, Ornithodoros talaje e Ctenocephalides felis felis. A. calcaratum e O. talaje são registrados pela primeira vez em Pernambuco e T. tetradactyla é apresentado como novo hospedeiro de O. talaje. Nenhum dos animais estudados apresentou sinais clínicos em decorrência da infecção/infestação parasitária. Parasitos com potencial zoonótico como T. trichiura, Strongyloides sp., T. canis e Ancylostoma sp. foram identificados em primatas não humanos e carnívoros. Precárias condições estruturais e sanitárias do CETAS-PE estão...

Wild animals are host to a variety of parasites that may interfere in their ex situ conservation. The objective of this study was to identify gastrointestinal parasites (GP) and ectoparasites of animals of Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres (CETAS) of Instituto Brasileiro de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Renováveis (IBAMA) in Recife/Pernambuco, Brazil, and to determine the aspects of captivity management that may be related to the parasites identified. We collected ectoparasites and fecal samples from 223 birds and mammals, which were processed by direct smear, flotation and sedimentation methods. Overall, helminthes and/or protozoa were detected in 91 (40.8%) fecal samples of 64 (70.3%) birds and 27 (29.7%) mammals. Capillaria sp., Ascaridida and Spirurida eggs and Eimeria sp. oocysts were found in fecal samples of birds, while eggs of Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides sp., Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma sp., Strongylida and Coccidia oocysts were detected in fecal samples of mammals. Ectoparasites identified in birds were Colpocephalum turbinatum, Kurodaia (Kurodaia) fulvofasciata, Halipeurus sp., Naubates sp., Saemundssonia sp., Austromenopon sp., Paragoniocotes sp., Brueelia sp., Myrsidea sp. and Pseudolynchia sp. In mammals, the ectoparasites identified were Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Amblyomma varium, A. calcaratum, A. nodosum, Ornithodoros talaje and Ctenocephalides felis felis. A. calcaratum e O. talaje are presented for the first time in Pernambuco state and T. tetradactyla is reported as a new host of O. talaje. No animal presented clinical signs due to parasitic infection/infestation. Zoonotic parasites like T. trichiura, Strongyloides sp., T. canis and Ancylostoma sp. were identified in non-human primates and carnivores. Poor structural and sanitary conditions of CETAS-PE are related to the parasites identified in this study and should be taken into account for the adoption of appropriate control measures...

Análise florística comparativa da arborização urbana nos campi universitários do Brasil / A comparative floristic analysis of the urban arborization in university campi in Brazil

As instituições acadêmicas podem contribuir para uma adequada arborização urbana por meio do emprego de espécies apropriadas, embora em algumas universidades seja encontrado predomínio de espécies exóticas do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma análise comparativa das espécies arbóreas e arbustivas utilizadas em campi universitários do Brasil para os quais há levantamentos disponíveis na literatura. Cada espécie teve sua origem (nativa ou exótica do Brasil) investigada. De posse dessas informações e dos dados de ocorrência das espécies, foram conduzidas análises exploratórias e confirmatórias. Apesar do uso predominante de espécies nativas (344 ­ 57,43% do total de espécies presentes na compilação), o número de exóticas (255 ­ 42,57% do total) foi elevado se considerarmos a diversidade ímpar da flora brasileira. O uso de espécies nativas e exóticas diferiu entre os levantamentos (χ2 =132,2, p < 0,0001); sete campi utilizaram significativamente (p ≤ 0,05) mais nativas do que exóticas e três campi, mais exóticas. Uma das espécies mais frequentes foi o pau-brasil (Caesalpinia echinata Lam.), classificada como "Em Perigo" pela Lista Vermelha de Espécies Ameaçadas. A similaridade florística entre os levantamentos foi em geral baixa, mas foi mais alta entre levantamentos situados geograficamente mais próximos (Mantel, r = -0,4459, p = 0,0020), sugerindo que campi sob diferentes contextos locais e regionais tendem a utilizar diferentes espécies. A maioria das espécies indicadoras foi nativa, mas as melhores indicadoras (Valor Indicador mais alto) foram exóticas. Recomenda-se que espécies nativas, particularmente as autóctones, sejam cada vez mais utilizadas nos espaços urbanos, principalmente onde se gera e difunde conhecimento, ou seja, nas universidades.

Academic institutions can contribute to an adequate urban forestry through the use of appropriate species, although in some of the university campi it is found predominance of exotic species. The aim of this paper was performing a comparative analysis of the tree and shrub species used in university campi in Brazil which surveys are available in the literature. Each species was investigated on this origin (Brazilian native or exotic). With this information and the data of species occurrence, it was conducted exploratory and confirmatory analyses. Although the predominant use of native species (344 ­ 57.43% of the total found in the compilation), the number of exotic ones (255 ­ 42.57% of the total) was high if we take in account the unique diversity of the Brazilian flora. The use of native and exotic species differed between the surveys (χ2 =132.2, p < 0.0001); seven campi used significantly (p < 0.05) more native than exotic species and three of them, more exotic. The most frequent species was "pau-brasil" (Caesalpinia echinata Lam.), classified as "In dangerous" by the Red List of Threatened Species. The floristic similarity between the surveys was low in general, but it was higher between surveys closer in space (Mantel, r = -0,4459, p = 0,0020), suggesting that campi under different local and regional contexts tend to use different species. The majority of indicator species (those with the highest Indicator Values) was native, but the best ones were exotic. It is recommended a more intensive employment of native species (especially the autochthone ones) in urban space, manly where knowledge is generated and diffused, i.e. in the universities.

A method for seedling recovery in Jatropha curcas after cryogenic exposure of the seeds

Actually, the germplasm of Jatropha spp. is conserved as whole plants in field collections. Under this storage method, the genetic resources are exposed to disease, pest and natural hazards such as human error, drought and weather damage. Besides, field genebanks are costly to maintain and with important requirements of trained personnel. Thus, the development of efficient techniques to ensure its safe conservation and regeneration is therefore of paramount importance. In this work we describe a method for Jatropha curcas seeds cryoexposure and seedling recovery after thawed. In a first experiment, an efficient protocol for in vitro plant recovery was carried out using zygotic embryo or seeds with or without coat. In a second experiment, desiccated seeds with or without coat were exposed to liquid nitrogen and evaluated after cryoexposure. Germination percentages were variable among treatments, and seeds demonstrated tolerance to liquid nitrogen exposure under certain conditions. Seeds of J. curcas presented up to 99.6% germination after seed coat removal. Seeds with coat cultured in vitro did not germinate, and were 60% contaminated. The germination of the zygotic embryos was significantly higher in the ½ MS medium (93.1%) than in WPM medium (76.2%), but from zygotic embryo, abnormal seedlings reached up to 99%. Seeds with coat exposed to liquid nitrogen showed 60% germination in culture after coat removal with good plant growth, and seeds cryopreserved without coat presented 82% germination, but seedlings showed a reduced vigor and a significant increase in abnormal plants. Seeds cultured in vitro with coat did not germinate, independently of cryoexposure or not. This study reports the first successful in vitro seedling recovery methodology for Jatropha curcas seeds, after a cryopreservation treatment, and is recommended as an efficient procedure for in vitro plant recovery, when seeds are conserved in germplasm banks by low or cryotemperatures.

Actualmente, el germoplasma de las especies de Jatropha ssp. se conserva como plantas enteras en las colecciones de campo. Bajo este método de almacenamiento, los recursos genéticos están expuestos a enfermedades, plagas y desastres naturales tales como el error humano, la sequía y las inclemencias del tiempo. Además, los bancos de germoplasma de campo son costosos de mantener y requieren bastante personal capacitado. Por lo tanto, el desarrollo de técnicas eficientes para asegurar su conservación segura así como su regeneración, es de suma importancia. En este trabajo se describe un método de recuperación para semillas y plántulas crioexpuestas de Jatropha curcas después de descongeladas. En un primer experimento, se llevó a cabo un protocolo eficiente para la recuperación de plantas in vitro mediante el uso de embriones cigóticos o semillas con o sin testa. En un segundo experimento, las semillas disecadas, con o sin testa fueron expuestas a nitrógeno líquido y se evaluaron después de la crioexposición. Los porcentajes de germinación fueron variables entre los tratamientos, y las semillas demostraron tolerancia a la exposición del nitrógeno líquido bajo ciertas condiciones. Las semillas de J. curcas presentaron hasta un 99.6% de germinación después de la eliminación de la testa. Las semillas con la testa cultivadas in vitro no germinaron, y el 60% se contaminaron. La germinación de los embriones cigóticos fue significativamente alta en el medio ½ MS (93.1%) en comparación con el medio WPM (76.2%), pero desde los embriones zigóticos, las plántulas anormales alcanzaron más del 99%. Semillas con la testa inmersa en nitrógeno líquido mostraron un 60% de germinacion en cultivos despúes de la remoción de la testa con un buen crecimiento de la planta, y las semillas criopreservadas sin testa presentaron un 82% de germinación, pero las plántulas mostraron un reducido vigor y un incremento significativo de plantas anormales. Semillas con testa cultivadas in vitro no germinaron, independientemente de la criopreservación o no. Este estudio reporta el primer éxito in vitro de una metodología de recuperación de plántulas para semillas de Jatropha curcas, después de un tratamiento de criopreservación, que se recomienda como un procedimiento eficaz para la recuperación de plantas in vitro, cuando las semillas se conservan en bancos de germoplasma a bajas o crio-temperaturas.

Agentes osmóticos e temperatura na conservação in vitro de sempre-viva / Osmotic agents and temperature on in vitro conservation of sempre-viva

A conservação in vitro é uma estratégia de conservação ex situ que garante a manutenção da integridade genética e biológica das espécies. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de agentes osmóticos e temperatura na conservação in vitro de Syngonanthus mucugensis Giul. subsp. mucugensis. Os brotos foram inoculados em meio de cultura MS ½ contendo 7g L-1 de ágar e suplementado com 60g L-1 de sacarose, e com as concentrações de sacarose 15, 30 e 45g L-1 combinados com 0 e 15g L-1 de sorbitol ou manitol. As culturas foram mantidas em duas temperaturas (18 e 25°C). A porcentagem de sobrevivência das plantas foi avaliada mensalmente e ao final de 180 dias foram analisados o comprimento da parte aérea e da raiz, a porcentagem de folhas verdes, a porcentagem de explantes com brotos, o número de brotos por explante e o comprimento dos brotos. Os agentes osmóticos promoveram um decréscimo no crescimento das plantas, no entanto reduziram a sua viabilidade. Os resultados observados nos experimentos mantidos a 18°C foram significativamente superiores aos encontrados a 25°, para todas as variáveis analisadas. A conservação de S. mucugensis subsp. mucugensis pode ser feita à 18°C em meio de cultura MS ½ contendo 15g L-1 de sacarose, por até 180 dias, sem subcultivo.

The in vitro conservation is an ex situ conservation strategy that ensures the maintenance of genetic and biological integrity of species. The present study evaluated the effects of, osmotic agents and different temperature regimes on the in vitro conservation of Syngonanthus mucugensis Giul. subsp. mucugensis. The shoots were inoculated into half salt strength Murashige and Skoog culture medium (MS ½) containing 7g L-1 of agar. The culture medium was supplemented with 60gL-1 sucrose and with the sucrose concentrations 15, 30 and 45g L-1 combined with 0 and 15g L-1 of sorbytol or mannitol. Two different temperatures were used in these experiments (18 and 25°C). The percentage of plant survival was evaluated monthly and at 180 days were analyzed length of shoot and root, the percentage of green leaves, the percentage of explants with shoots and number of shoots per explants and shoot length. The addition of osmotic agents resulted in decreased growth of the plants and therefore reduced their viability. The averages observed in the experiments undertaken at 18°C were significantly superior to those observed at 25°C for all of the variables analyzed. S. mucugensis subsp. mucugensis can be cultured at 18°C in MS½ culture medium containing 15g L-1 of sucrose, for up to 180 days, without subculturing.

Germinação de espécies arbóreas de floresta estacional decidual do vale do rio Paranã em Goiás após três tipos de armazenamento por até 15 meses / Germination of tropical dry forest tree species of Paranã river basin, Goiás state, after three types of storage and up to 15 months

Em florestas deciduais a dispersão de sementes ocorre principalmente na estação seca e a germinação no início da estação chuvosa. O atraso das primeiras chuvas e a ocorrência de veranicos são importantes causas de mortalidade de sementes e plântulas. Armazenar sementes e plantá-las na estação chuvosa poderia aumentar a germinação e a sobrevivência de plântulas. Para isso é necessário verificar se as sementes mantêm sua germinabilidade após armazenamento. No presente estudo, investigamos se sementes de espécies arbóreas de floresta decidual alteram sua germinabilidade após i) serem armazenadas em condições naturais por três e 15 meses, e ii) em banco de germoplasma a -20 e -196 ºC. Coletamos sementes de 19 espécies de florestas estacionais deciduais do vale do rio Paranã, Goiás, nos meses de agosto a outubro de 2005. Um lote foi separado para a realização do teste de germinação, logo após a coleta. Uma quantidade deste lote permaneceu em câmaras a -20 ºC e outra foi imersa em nitrogênio liquido por 72 horas. Outros dois lotes foram armazenados em condições naturais por três e 15 meses antes do teste de germinação. Após três meses de armazenamento, apenas duas espécies, Cordia trichotoma (73 para 38 por cento) e Copaifera langsdorffii (85 para 65 por cento), reduziram sua germinabilidade. Após 15 meses, três espécies reduziram significativamente sua germinabilidade, Cordia trichotoma (73 para 5 por cento), Cavanillesia arborea (77 para 12 por cento) e Anadenanthera colubrina (93 para 76 por cento), e duas espécies, Aspidosperma pyrifolium e Tabebuia impetiginosa, perderam completamente sua germinabilidade. As temperaturas -20 e -196ºC reduziram a germinabilidade de uma espécie cada, Tabebuia impetiginosa (90 para 70 por cento) e Aspidosperma pyrifolium (90 para 43 por cento), respectivamente. O ambiente natural e o armazenamento a -20 e -196ºC se mostraram eficazes quanto à preservação das qualidades fisiológicas de sementes de grande parte...

Seed dispersal in tropical deciduous forests occurs mostly in the dry season and germination at the onset of the rainy season. The delay of the first rains and dry spells are major mortality factors in dry forest regions. Storing seeds to plant during the constant rains could increase germination and seedling survival. We investigated the germination percentage of deciduous forest tree species after being stored i) at -20 ºC and -196 ºC (liquid nitrogen), and ii) at natural conditions for three and 15 months. Seeds of 19 tree species of deciduous forests of Paranã river basin, Goiás state, were collected from August to October 2005. Two experiments were run: i) storage for three and 15 months in brown bags at environmental temperature, ii) storage for 72 hours at -20 ºC cameras, liquid nitrogen (-196 ºC) and a control. Storage at environmental temperature decreased germination of only two species after three months, Cordia trichotoma (73 to 38 percent) and Copaifera langsdorffii (85 to 65 percent). Three species decreased germination after 15 months (Cordia trichotoma, 73 to 5 percent; Cavanillesia arborea, 77 percent to 12 percent; and Anadenanthera colubrina, 93 percent to 76 percent) and two species, Aspidosperma pyrifolium and Tabebuia impetiginosa, lost completely their germination. Temperatures -20 and -196 ºC decreased germination of only one species each, Tabebuia impetiginosa (90 to 70 percent) and Aspidosperma pyrifolium (90 to 43 percent), respectively. In general, environmental temperature storage up to 15 months and -20 and -196 ºC storage were efficient to preserve seed germinability of many dry forest tree species from Paranã river basin. These are feasible options to ex situ conservation and to increase germination for direct seeding strategies of restoration.