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A azoospermia é definida como a ausência de espermatozoide no líquido seminal ejaculado pelo homem depois de aplicada a técnica de centrifugação em pelo menos duas amostras. Dada a importância de um diagnóstico correto da análise seminal para os casais, toda amostra que não apresentar espermatozoides no exame a fresco deve seguir em avaliação laboratorial. Com isso, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar os resultados de centrifugação de uma alíquota do sêmen ejaculado ou de todo o volume ejaculado de pacientes com diagnóstico de azoospermia para determinar qual o melhor método a ser empregado na análise seminal para esse grupo de pacientes.
The azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate by the seminal fluid man after centrifugation technique conducted in at least two samples. Given the importance of a correct diagnosis of the seminal analysis for couples, all sample no sperm present in fresh examination should follow in laboratory tests. Thus the present study aims to analyze the results of a spin rate of ejaculate or all of the ejaculate volume of patients with azoospermia to determine the best method to be used in semen analysis for this group of patients.
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Male , Humans , Azoospermia/diagnosis , Semen Analysis/methods , Centrifugation/methodsABSTRACT
In this study, performed in the western part of the state of Paraná, Brazil, two self-fertile hybrid commercial rapeseed genotypes were evaluated for yield components and physiological quality using three pollination tests and spanning two sowing dates. The treatments consisted of combinations of two rapeseed genotypes (Hyola 61 and Hyola 433), three pollination tests (uncovered area, covered area without insects and covered area containing a single colony of Africanized Apis mellifera honeybees) and two sowing dates (May 25th, 2011 and June 25th, 2011). The presence of Africanized honeybees during flowering time increased the productivity of the rapeseed. Losses in the productivity of the hybrids caused by weather conditions unfavorable for rapeseed development were mitigated through cross-pollination performed by the Africanized honeybees. Weather conditions may limit the foraging activity of Africanized honeybees, causing decreased cross-pollination by potential pollinators, especially the Africanized A. mellifera honeybee. The rapeseed hybrids respond differently depending on the sowing date, and the short-cycle Hyola 433 hybrid is the most suitable hybrid for sowing under less favorable weather conditions.
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Bees/physiology , Brassica napus/growth & development , Pollination/physiology , Animals , Bees/classification , Behavior, Animal , Brazil , SeasonsABSTRACT
Foi estudada a biologia e preferência alimentar do curuquerê-da-couve, Ascia monuste orseis (Latreille) na planta invasora R. raphanistrum L. Ovos de A. monuste orseis foram coletados nas plantas de couve manteiga da fazenda da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), PR. As lagartas foram individualizadas, recebendo folhas de nabiça diariamente, observando-se os ínstares e registrando-se a mortalidade. A duração média da fase larval foi de 12,9 (± 0,08) dias, com mortalidade de 42,0 por cento; a duração média da fase pupal foi 6,7 (±0,13) dias e a mortalidade de 38,4 por cento. O curuquerê preferiu alimentar-se de nabiça, comparativamente com a couve manteiga, Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
The biology and feeding preference of the kale leafworm, Ascia monuste orseis (Latreille) on the weed Raphanus raphanistrum Godart was studied. Eggs were collected on plants at the farm of the Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), PR, Brazil. Neonate caterpillars were individualized and were daily fed on leaves of R. raphanistrum; instar duration and mortality were recorded. Mean duration of the larval stage was 12.9 (± 0.08) days and mortality was 42.0 percent. Mean duration of the pupal stage was 6.7 (± 0.13) days, and mortality was 38.4 percent. A. monuste orseis prefered feeding on leaves of R. raphanistrum, than leaves of kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
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The burrowing bugs of the family Cydnidae, among them the brown burrowing bug Atarsocoris sp., are insect pests occurring in various crops, resulting in substantial losses in areas with high populations. Atarsocoris sp. is also frequently associated with weeds. The insect was found in the roots of the plant S. brasiliensis Less in degraded pasture areas. Based on this observation, the hypothesis of a correlation between this weed plant and the insect was raised. A study was conducted in sandy soils (red latossol), in pasture areas with and without S. brasiliensis, with three treatments and 10 replicates. A positive correlation was found between the weed plant and the burrowing bug. Hence this plant is an alternative host under the conditions of the study (degraded pastures and sandy soil). The positive correlation detected allows suggesting the S. brasiliensis plant as a bio-indicator of the occurrence of this insect pests in these areas.
Os percevejos da família Cydnidae, entre eles Atarsocoris sp., são insetos-praga com ocorrência em várias culturas, acarretando perdas significativas em áreas com grande infestação do inseto; sendo também muito comuns associados a plantas daninhas. A ocorrência de Atarsocoris sp. foi observada em áreas de pastagens degradadas, nas raízes da planta maria-mole (Senecio brasiliensis Less). Mediante essa observação, foi levantada a hipótese da correlação entre a planta invasora e o inseto. O experimento foi realizado em solos de arenito (Latossolo Vermelho), em áreas de pastagem com a presença da maria-mole e sem a planta, totalizando três tratamentos e 10 repetições. Houve correlação positiva entre a planta invasora maria-mole e o percevejo (Atarsocoris sp.), sendo esta considerada uma hospedeira alternativa do inseto nas condições encontradas naquela área de estudo, ou seja, pastagens degradadas e solo arenoso. A correlação detectada permite sugerir a inclusão da maria-mole como bioindicadora do referido inseto nestas áreas.
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O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a biologia de Chlosyne lacinia saundersii Doubleday, sobre losna branca, Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae), bem como avaliar sua preferência em relação ao girassol e à planta daninha. Os ovos foram coletados no campo sobre plantas de P. hysterophorus. A criação das lagartas foi realizada sob condições controladas de temperatura (25 ± 2ºC) e fotoperíodo (12 h L:12h E). A duração média da fase de ovo foi de sete dias; da fase larval de 18,9 dias, com 75 por cento de sobrevivência e da fase pupal de 6,1 dias, com 65 por cento de sobrevivência. C. lacinia saundersii preferiu alimentar-se de girassol, comparativamente à losna branca. A planta daninha P. hysterophorus constitui hospedeiro alternativo para a lagarta do girassol, permitindo que a mesma complete o ciclo biológico naquela planta.
This research aimed to study the biology of the sunflower caterpillar, Chlosyne lacinia saundersii (Doubleday), on Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) and to evaluate the preference between sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and the weed plant. The eggs were collected on plants of P. hysterophorus. Rearing procedures, from egg hatching to aduld emergence, were carried out under controlled enviromental conditions: 25 ± 2ºC, 70 ± 10 percent UR and 12:12h of photoperiod. The egg stage lasted seven days; the larval development took 18.9 days, with 75 percent survivorship; the pupal stage lasted 6.1 days, with 65 percent of survivorship. C. lacinia saundersii prefered to feed on sunflower comparatively to P. hysterophorus. The weed plant, P. hysterophorus, can be considered a host-plant for the sunflower caterpillar.
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A study was conducted in the laboratory to test the suitability of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] pods at different phenological stages of development (R3-R8) on the performance of nymphs and adults of the small green stink bug Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Nymphs and adults showed better performance when fed on soybean pods during the pod-filling stage (R5-R6), compared to those fed on soybean pods at the remaining stages of development. When fed on soybean pods without seeds (R3-R4) no nymphs survived and no adults reproduced