Seasonal dynamics of methane in the water column of two subtropical lakes differing in trophic status.

Alterations in methane concentration in the water column of aquatic systems is closely linked to the processes of production and consumption of this gas, i.e., methanogenesis and methanotrophy respectively. The aim of this research is to evaluate methane dynamics through diurnal variation in the concentration of this gas in the water column of two lakes differing in trophic status at the campus of Fundação Universidade do Rio Grande (FURG). In two sampling periods (November 2001 and July 2002) methane concentrations in the water column were significantly higher (3.66 and 0.41 micromoles.L-1, respectively) at Lago dos Biguás, with mesoeutrophic features when related to Lago Polegar (1.43 and 0.19 micromoles.L-1, respectively) which has oligotrophic features. The higher methane concentrations were detected in November 2001 when higher temperature was also detected. The results highlighted the importance of trophic status as well as seasonality for the methane dynamics in these ecosystems.

Seasonal dynamics of methane in the water column of two subtropical lakes differing in trophic status / Dinâmica sazonal do metano na coluna d'água de dois lagos subtropicais em diferentes estados tróficos

Alterations in methane concentration in the water column of aquatic systems is closely linked to the processes of production and consumption of this gas, i.e., methanogenesis and methanotrophy respectively. The aim of this research is to evaluate methane dynamics through diurnal variation in the concentration of this gas in the water column of two lakes differing in trophic status at the campus of Fundação Universidade do Rio Grande (FURG). In two sampling periods (November 2001 and July 2002) methane concentrations in the water column were significantly higher (3.66 and 0.41 μmoles.L-1, respectively) at Lago dos Biguás, with mesoeutrophic features when related to Lago Polegar (1.43 and 0.19 μmoles.L-1, respectively) which has oligotrophic features. The higher methane concentrations were detected in November 2001 when higher temperature was also detected. The results highlighted the importance of trophic status as well as seasonality for the methane dynamics in these ecosystems.

As alterações na concentração de metano na coluna d'água nos ecossistemas aquáticos estão intimamente ligadas aos processos de produção e consumo deste gás, ou seja, à metanogênese e metanotrofia, respectivamente. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo determinar a dinâmica do metano através da variação diurna da concentração deste gás na coluna d'água em dois lagos de diferentes estados tróficos do Campus da Fundação da Universidade do Rio Grande (FURG). Nos dois períodos de coleta (novembro de 2001 e julho de 2002), as concentrações de metano foram significativamente maiores no lago dos Biguás (3,66 e 0,41 μmoles.L-1, respectivamente) de caráter mesoeutrófico em relação ao lago Polegar (1,43 e 0,19 μmoles.L-1, respectivamente), de característica oligotrófica. Os maiores valores da concentração de metano na coluna d'água nos dois lagos foram observados no período de novembro de 2001, quando foram registrados também os maiores valores de temperatura. Estes resultados evidenciam tanto a importância do caráter trófico dos lagos quanto a sazonalidade em relação à dinâmica do metano nestes ecossistemas.

The effect of buserelin acetate on the uterus of adult rats: morphological aspects.

PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION: To evaluate the effect of buserelin acetate on the morphology of the endometrium of adult, non-castrated, female Wistar rats. METHODS: Female Wistar rats at estrus or diestrus (assessed by vaginal cytology) received daily subcutaneous injections of 20 mg buserelin acetate for four, eight or 12 days. Rats were sacrificed 24 hours or five days following final dosage. A control group received diluent for 12 days. RESULTS: Progressive tissue hypotrophy occurred during treatment and was followed by estrogenic hyperactivity five days after the end of treatment. Vaginal cytology and endometrial histology revealed intense, vacuolized lining and glandular epithelia, brush borders and endometrial stroma densely infiltrated with eosinophils. CONCLUSIONS: Buserelin acetate appears to cause a progressive blockade of gonadotrophin secretion when administered to female rats for four, eight or 12 days, and an important rebound effect, with accentuated estrogen release already apparent in the first estrous cycle following treatment.