Inovação na agricultura familiar com a produção integrada de olerícolas e peixes / Innovation in family farming with the integrated production of olery crops and fish / Innovación en agricultura familiar con producción integrada de olivos y pescado

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar e desenvolver uma nova tecnologia para agricultura familiar, que integre a olericultura com a criação de pintados em tanques elevados de geomembrana com recirculação de água. Para tanto, foram distribuídos aleatoriamente 240 peixes com peso médio de 10,67g em um tanque de geomembrana com capacidade de 30 m3 de água. A qualidade da água foi monitorada analisando as variáveis temperatura da água por meio de um termômetro, oxigênio dissolvido, pH, alcalinidade, nitrito e amônia por meio de kits colorimétricos. O arraçoamento foi realizado duas vezes ao dia às 07h00min e 19h00min com ração extrusada contendo 32% de proteína bruta, durante um período de 204 dias. Mensalmente foram realizadas biometrias para corrigir o arraçoamento, analisar o peso total médio, comprimento total médio, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar. A qualidade da água durante o período experimental não apresentou níveis críticos para a produção dos peixes e no final dos 204 dias de criação os peixes apresentaram peso final médio de 719,4g, comprimento final médio de 48,5cm, ganho de peso final médio de 708,5g e conversão alimentar média de 1,59. Quanto à produtividade das olerícolas, constatou-se que a água do efluente do sistema de criação forneceu quantidades adequadas de nutrientes necessários ao desenvolvimento das plantas. Os resultados indicam que o pintado tem potencial para ser criado em tanques elevados de geomembrana com sistema de recirculação de água e o efluente do sistema pode ser utilizado como uma alternativa para a produção integrada de peixes e olerícolas.(AU)

The present study aimed to evaluate and develop a new technology for family farming, which integrates vegetable farming with the creation of guinea fowl in elevated geomembrane tanks with water recirculation. To this end, 240 fish with an average weight of 10.67g were randomly distributed in a geomembrane tank with a capacity of 30 m3 of water. Water quality was monitored by analyzing the variables water temperature using a thermometer, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, nitrite and ammonia using colorimetric kits. Feeding was carried out twice a day at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm with extruded feed containing 32% crude protein, over a period of 204 days. Biometrics were carried out monthly to correct the diet, analyze the average total weight, average total length, weight gain and feed conversion. The water quality during the experimental period did not present critical levels for fish production and at the end of the 204 days of creation the fish had an average final weight of 719.4g, average final length of 48.5cm, average final weight gain of 708.5g and average feed conversion of 1.59. Regarding the productivity of the olerícolas, it was found that the effluent water of the rearing system provided adequate amounts of nutrients necessary for the development of the plants. The results indicate that the pintado has the potential to be created in elevated geomembrane tanks with water recirculation system and the effluent of the system can be used as an alternative for the integrated production of fish and olerícolas.(AU)

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar y desarrollar una nueva tecnología para la agricultura familiar, que integra la olericultura con la creación de pintados en tanques elevados de geomembrana con recirculación de agua. Con este fin, 240 peces con un peso promedio de 10.67g se distribuyeron aleatoriamente en un tanque de geomembrana con una capacidad de 30 m3 de agua. La calidad del agua fue monitoreada mediante el análisis de las variables temperatura del agua por medio de un termómetro, oxígeno disuelto, pH, alcalinidad, nitrito y amoníaco por medio de kits colorimétricos. La alimentación se realizó dos veces al día a las 07:00 y 19:00 con alimento extruido que contenía 32% de proteína cruda, durante un período de 204 días. La biometría se realizó mensualmente para corregir la alimentación, analizar el peso total promedio, la longitud total media, el aumento de peso y la conversión alimenticia. La calidad del agua durante el período experimental no presentó niveles críticos para la producción de peces y al final de los 204 días de cría los peces presentaron un peso final promedio de 719.4g, una longitud final promedio de 48.5cm, una ganancia de peso final promedio de 708.5g y una conversión alimenticia promedio de 1.59. En cuanto a la productividad de las olerícolas, se encontró que el agua efluente del sistema de cría proporcionó cantidades adecuadas de nutrientes necesarios para el desarrollo de las plantas. Los resultados indican que el pintado tiene el potencial de ser creado en tanques elevados de geomembrana con sistema de recirculación de agua y el efluente del sistema puede ser utilizado como una alternativa para la producción integrada de peces y olerícolas.(AU)

Characterization of fillets of Amazon and real hybrid sorubins / Caracterización de filetes de sorubinas híbridas amazónica y real

Background: Many fish hybrids (i.e., obtained by crossing two species) are produced rather than pure species because of their better growth rate and/or acceptance of formulated feed. However, few studies evaluate and compare their meats and acceptance, including, e.g., for the Amazon hybrid sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum x Leiarius marmoratus) and the real hybrid sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans x L. marmoratus). Objective: Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics of fillets from the Amazon and real hybrid sorubins. Method:Proximate composition, instrumental color, water holding capacity, cooking losses, and shear force were measured.Microbiological analyses of the fillets were carried out for Salmonellasp. and Staphylococcusaureus to ensure food safety during sensory analysis. Results: Fillets presented excellent quality, classified in category A (lipids below 5% and proteins between 15 and 20%). There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the evaluated fillets for several parameters: the average water holding capacities were 33.72 and 34.67%, the cooking losses were 14.93 and 13.41%, the shear forces were 2.21 and 1.74 kgf, and the luminosities were 49.61 and 45.04 for the fillets of Amazonian hybrid sorubim and real hybrid sorubim, respectively. Discussion: There was an evident relationship between water-holding capacities and shear forces. Amazonian hybrid sorubim fillets presented lower intensity of red. However, there was no sensory difference between the hybrids, and both had an acceptance rate above 80%. Conclusion: The hybridization does not alter the characteristics of the fish fillets

Antecedentes: Muchos híbridos de peces (i.e., obtenidos al cruzar dos especies) se producen en lugar de especies puras debido a su mejor tasa de crecimiento y/o aceptación de alimentos formulados. Sin embargo, pocos estudios evalúan y comparan sus carnes y aceptación, incluyendo, p. ej., para lo surubí híbrido amazónico (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum x Leiarius marmoratus) y lo surubí híbrido real (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans x L. marmoratus). Objetivo: Así, el objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar las características físicas, químicas, microbiológicas y sensoriales de filetes sorubines híbridos amazónico y real. Método: Se midió composición proximal, color instrumental, capacidad de retención de agua, pierdas por cocción y fuerza de corte. Se realizaron análisis microbiológicos de los filetes para Salmonella sp. y Staphylococcus aureus para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria durante el análisis sensorial. Resultados: Los filetes presentaron una excelente calidad, siendo clasificados en la categoría A (lípidos por debajo del 5% y proteínas entre 15 y 20%). No hubo diferencia significativa (p>0.05) entre los filetes evaluados para varios parámetros: las capacidades de retención de agua fueron 33.72 y 34.67%, las pierdas por cocción fueron 14.93 y 13.41%, las fuerzas de corte fueron 2.21 y 1.74 kgf y las luminosidades fueron 49.61 y 45.04 para los filetes de sorubim híbrido amazónico y sorubim híbrido real, respectivamente. Discusión: Hubo una relación evidente entre las capacidades de retención de agua y las fuerzas de corte. Los filetes de sorubim híbridos amazónicos presentaron menor intensidad de rojo. Sin embargo, no hubo diferencia sensorial entre los híbridos, y ambos tuvieron una tasa de aceptación superior al 80%. Conclusión: La hibridación no altera las características de los filetes de pescado

Ontogeny of the digestive system and the profile of proteases in larvae of cachara (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) and its hybrid (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans × Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum).

The development of the digestive system and digestive proteases was studied in cachara (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum) and its hybrid (P. reticulatum × Pseudoplatystoma corruscans) during the first 25 days after fertilization. Both groups presented a fast and similar development of the digestive system, and the unspecific alkaline protease profile suggested that the digestive capacity of hybrid larvae is higher than that of cachara after the last half of the studied phase. The activities of trypsin and chymotrypsin were similar and observed since the oocyte. These observations suggested that cachara and its hybrid has similar digestive capacity and digestive system development.

Quality of semen in the reproductive cycle of Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) raised in captivity

In this study, we evaluated the semen quality of Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) raised in captivity during its reproductive period. For the evaluation of qualitative parameters, we analyzed: sperm morphology, sperm motility, and sperm vigor;while for the quantitative parameter, we analyzed sperm concentration. In general, the main significant difference was found in March, with a motility rate of 40% and a duration of 39 seconds. The highest mean concentration (1.2x10⁸) was observed in February, as well as the highest percentage of defects in the intermediate part of the spermatozoa (59%). The morphological analysis of spermatozoa showed an average of 24.2% abnormalities in the head and 22.7% in the intermediate part of spermatozoa of P. fasciatumfor the four months studied. We did not find any evident relationship between the climate changes evaluated and the qualitative and quantitative parameters. The greatest difference between the percentage of normal spermatozoa and the sharp increase of defects in the intermediate piece, observed in February, can be explained by the sudden climate change, with a significant decrease in temperature and relative humidity, and increase in precipitation. These findings demonstrate the importance of maintaining an optimum climate interval during the breeding season for P.fasciatum.

Genetic structure and evidence of anthropogenic effects on wild populations of two Neotropical catfishes: baselines for conservation.

Genetic diversity and structure of Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and P. reticulatum, large migratory South America catfishes, where overfishing and the construction of numerous dams in their feeding and reproducing areas are affecting their migratory processes negatively, were studied using microsatellites in samples from Paraguay (that comprises the Pantanal biome), and the upper and lower Paraná Basins. Genetic diversity was in accordance to that observed for other large migratory fishes, but the most geographically isolated populations of P. reticulatum and those P. corruscans subject to anthropogenic effects (stocking and dams) showed lower genetic diversity and evidences of bottlenecks compatible with low effective population size. Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum presented subtle genetic differentiation within the Paraguay area, especially between the edges of its distribution. Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, in this same area, presented a quite homogeneous but significant genetic break between the Paraguay and upper Paraná populations, apparently resulting from natural and historical isolation between the basins until recently. These data demonstrates that, although these Pseudoplatystoma spp. are abundant in the Pantanal area, anthropogenic events are leading to negative effects on their populations, particularly in the upper Paraná Basin. Genetic differentiation observed along each species distribution demands conservation actions to preserve each population's biodiversity. These results represent important genetic information using new microsatellite markers and the first genetic study of P. reticulatum covering this area of its native distribution. Data may also contribute to a better understanding of species migration patterns and to be used as a baseline for proper management.

The interplay between phenotypic and ontogenetic plasticities can be assessed using reaction-diffusion models : The case of Pseudoplatystoma fishes.

Every morphological, behavioral, or even developmental character expression of living beings is coded in its genotype and is expressed in its phenotype. Nevertheless, the interplay between phenotypic and ontogenetic plasticities, that is, the capability to manifest trait variations, is a current field of research that needs morphometric, numerical, or even mathematical modeling investigations. In the present work, we are searching for a phenotypic index able to identify the underlying correlation among phenotypic, ontogenetic, and geographic distribution of the evolutionary development of species of the same genus. By studying the case of Pseudoplatystoma fishes, we use their skin patterns as an auxiliary trait that can be reproduced by means of a reaction diffusion (RD) model. From this model, we infer the phenotypic index in terms of one of the parameters appearing in the mathematical equations. To achieve this objective, we perform extensive numerical simulations and analysis of the model equations and link the parameter variations with different environmental and physicochemical conditions in which the individuals develop, and which may be regulated by the ontogenetic plasticity of the species. Our numerical study indicates that the patterns predicted by a set of reaction diffusion equations are not uniquely determined by the value of the parameters of the equation, but also depend on how the process is initiated and on the spatial distribution of values of these parameters. These factors are therefore significant, since they show that an individual's growth dynamics and apparent secondary transport processes, like advection, can be determinant for the alignment of motifs in a skin pattern. Our results allow us to discern the correlation between phenotypic, ontogenetic, and geographic distribution of the different species of Pseudoplatystoma fishes, thus indicating that RD models represent a useful taxonomic tool able to quantify evolutionary indexes.

Genetic variability of broodstocks of restocking programs in Brazil / Variabilidad genética de lotes de reproductores de programas de repoblación en Brasil

Objective. The aim of this study was evaluate the genetic diversity of the following broodstocks: piapara (Leporinus elongatus), dourado (Salminus brasiliensis), jundiá (Rhamdia quelen) and cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) already useful for restocking programs in the Paranapanema, Iguaçu and Paraná Brazilian Rivers. Materials and methods. Samples from the caudal fin of 122 fish were analyzed. DNA was extracted by NaCl protocol. PCR products were separated by a horizontal agarose gel electrophoresis. The fragments were visualized by staining with ethidium bromide. Results. The amplification of 25 primers generated different fragments in studied species that allowed characterizing 440 fragments of 100-2900 bp. High percentage of polymorphic fragments (66.67 to 86.29), Shannon index (0.365 to 0.486) and genetic diversity of Nei (0.248 to 0.331) were detected. Conclusions. The level of genetic variability in the broodstocks was adequate for allowing their use in restocking programs in the studied Rivers. However, periodical monitoring studies of genetic variability in these stocks, the mating system, reproductive system and general management must be made to guarantee the preservation of wild populations.

Objetivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la diversidad genética de los siguientes lotes de reproductores: piapara (Leporinus elongatus), dourado (Salminus brasiliensis), jundiá (Rhamdia quelen) y cachara (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) utilizados para programas de repoblación en los ríos brasileños Paranapanema, Iguaçu y Paraná. Materiales y métodos. Muestras de aleta caudal de 122 peces fueron analizadas. El ADN fue extraído por el protocolo de NaCl. Los productos de PCR fueron separados por electroforesis horizontal en gel de agarosa. Los fragmentos fueron visualizados por marcación con bromuro de etidio. Resultados. La amplificación de los 25 iniciadores produjo diferentes fragmentos en las especies estudiadas que permitieron caracterizar 440 fragmentos de 100 a 2900 pb. Fueron detectados un alto porcentaje de fragmentos polimórficos (66.67 a 86.29), de índice de Shannon (0.365 a 0.486) y de diversidad genética de Nei (0.248 a 0.331). Conclusiones. El nivel de variabilidad genética en los lotes de reproductores fue adecuado para su utilización en programas de repoblación en los ríos estudiados. Sin embargo, estudios de monitoreo periódico de la variabilidad genética en esos lotes, del sistema de cruzamiento, del sistema reproductivo y del manejo general deben ser realizados para garantizar la preservación de las populaciones naturales.

Purification and physico-chemical study of serum albumins of two neotropical fish species from the São Francisco River Bassin, Brazil / Purificação e estudo físico-químico de albuminas de duas espécies de peixes neotropicais da Bacia do Rio São Francisco, Brasil

This paper presents results from a study of albumin from pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus, Holmberg 1887) and the catfish pintado (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, Spix & Agassiz, 1829), two neotropical fish species inhabitants of Brazilian rivers, comparing their molecular mass and discussing their secondary structures based on spectropolarimetric (circular dychroism) measurements. Genetic controlled specimens were obtained from two fish hatcheries, located in Mococa (pacu) and in São João da Boa Vista (pintado), both in São Paulo State, Brazil. After a period of adaptation in holding tanks, fish blood samples were taken by punctioning their abdominal aorta. Purified albumin was obtained by gel filtration. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis was performed for the molecular mass estimation. Circular Dichroism spectra were registered for albumins of the two fish species over the range of 190-250 nm (far-UV), which shown two negative bands at 217 and 208 nm, a positive peak at 196 nm and a crossover at 200 nm. This profile is compatible with proteins that content predominantly alpha-helix structure.

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de um estudo sobre as albuminas de pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus, Holmberg 1887) e pintado (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, Spix & Agassiz, 1829), duas espécies neotropicais de peixes nativas do Brasil, determinando as suas massas moleculares e discutindo suas estruturas secundárias, com base em medidas de espectropolarimetria (dicroísmo circular). Espécimes controlados geneticamente foram obtidos de duas diferentes pisciculturas, uma localizada na cidade de Mococa (pacu) e a outra, na cidade de São João da Boa Vista (pintado), ambas no Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Após um período de adaptação em tanques apropriados, amostras de sangue foram coletadas por punção da aorta abdominal dos peixes. Albumina pura foi obtida por gel filtração dessas amostras e as massas moleculares foram determinadas a partir dos dados da eletroforese SDS-PAGE. Espectros de dicroísmo circular das albuminas dos peixes foram registrados na região de 190-250 nm (far-UV), os quais mostraram duas bandas negativas, a 217 e 208 nm, um pico positivo a 196 nm e um crossover a 200 nm; perfil este compatível com proteínas que contem predominantemente estrutura alfa-hélice.

Immunization of hybrid surubim (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans x P. fasciatum) against Motile Aeromonas hydrophila septicemia

The aim of this study was to evaluate the immune response of hybrid surubim vaccinated by intraperitoneal injection and by immersion against Aeromonas hydrophila. Vaccine was prepared with formalin-inactivated A. hydrophila. Forty eight fishes (47±9g) were distributed in 12 tanks (4 fish / tank) in the following treatments (4 tanks / treatment): unvaccinated fish, vaccinated intraperitoneally and vaccinated by immersion. After 21 days, intraperitoneally vaccinated fishes showed the highest values of total protein and immunoglobulins, agglutination titer and serum antimicrobial activity. Lysozyme concentration in the serum was higher in the fishes vaccinated by immersion than unvaccinated fishes. Intraperitoneal vaccination induced the highest immune response and could be used to improve the fish resistance against motile Aeromonas.

Cytogenetic characterization of F1, F2 and backcross hybrids of the Neotropical catfish species Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum (Pimelodidae, Siluriformes).

The cytogenetic characteristics of Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and their F1, F2 and backcross hybrids were assessed by using chromosome banding techniques. The diploid number of 56 chromosomes was constant in all species and lineages, with a karyotypic formula containing 20 metacentric, 12 submetacentric, 12 subtelocentric and 12 acrocentric chromosomes. Nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) were identified in two subtelocentric chromosomes in the parents and hybrids, with partial nucleolar dominance in F1 and F2 specimens. Heterochromatic blocks were detected in the terminal and centromeric regions of some chromosomes in all individuals. For parental and hybrid lineages, 18S ribosomal clusters corresponding to NORs and 5S ribosomal genes were identified in distinct pairs of chromosomes. The striking conservation in the chromosomal macrostructure of the parental species may account for the fertility of their F1 hybrids. Similarly, the lack of marked alterations in the chromosomal structure of the F1 hybrids could account for the maintenance of these features in post-F1 lineages.

Eritrograma de híbridos de surubim (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum X P. coruscans) mantidos em diferentes densidades de estocagem / Erythrogram of hybrids surubins (Pseudoplatystoma coruscans X P. reticulatum) kept at different stocking densities

The blood profile of hybrid fish was studied. Pseudoplatystoma (P. coruscans X P. reticulatum) were submitted to different stocking densities in recirculating water system in two distinct phases of production. Hemoglobin concentration (Hg), packed cell volume (PCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were evaluated. There was no difference between the studied densities. Hemoglobin concentration, PCV and MCHC remained within the normal range for teleost fish.

Cytogenetic characterization of F1, F2 and backcross hybrids of the Neotropical catfish species Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum (Pimelodidae, Siluriformes)

The cytogenetic characteristics of Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and their F1, F2 and backcross hybrids were assessed by using chromosome banding techniques. The diploid number of 56 chromosomes was constant in all species and lineages, with a karyotypic formula containing 20 metacentric, 12 submetacentric, 12 subtelocentric and 12 acrocentric chromosomes. Nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) were identified in two subtelocentric chromosomes in the parents and hybrids, with partial nucleolar dominance in F1 and F2 specimens. Heterochromatic blocks were detected in the terminal and centromeric regions of some chromosomes in all individuals. For parental and hybrid lineages, 18S ribosomal clusters corresponding to NORs and 5S ribosomal genes were identified in distinct pairs of chromosomes. The striking conservation in the chromosomal macrostructure of the parental species may account for the fertility of their F1 hybrids. Similarly, the lack of marked alterations in the chromosomal structure of the F1 hybrids could account for the maintenance of these features in post-F1 lineages.

Experimental assessment of the effects of a Neotropical nocturnal piscivore on juvenile native and invasive fishes

We experimentally examined the predator-prey relationships between juvenile spotted sorubim Pseudoplastystoma corruscans and young-of-the-year invasive and native fish species of the Paraná River basin, Brazil. Three invasive (peacock bass Cichla piquiti, Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, and channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus) and two native (yellowtail tetra Astyanax altiparanae and streaked prochilod Prochilodus lineatus) fish species were offered as prey to P. corruscans in 300 L aquaria with three habitat complexity treatments (0%, 50% and 100% structure-covered). Prey survival was variable through time and among species (C. piquiti < O. niloticus < A. altiparanae < P. lineatus < I. punctatus), depending largely on species-specific prey behavior but also on prey size and morphological defenses. Habitat complexity did not directly affect P. corruscans piscivory but some prey species changed their microhabitat use and shoaling behavior among habitat treatments in predator's presence. Pseudoplatystoma corruscans preyed preferentially on smaller individuals of those invasive species with weak morphological defensive features that persisted in a non-shoaling behavior. Overall, our results contrast with those in a companion experiment using a diurnal predator, suggesting that nocturnal piscivores preferentially prey on different (rather diurnal) fish species and are less affected by habitat complexity. Our findings suggest that recovering the native populations of P. corruscans might help controling some fish species introduced to the Paraná River basin, particularly C. piquiti and O. niloticus, whose parental care is expected to be weak or null at night.

A relação predador-presa entre juvenis de pintado Pseudoplatystoma corruscans (piscívoro nativo) e jovens do ano de espécies nativas e invasoras de peixes da bacia do rio Paraná, Brasil, foi testada experimentalmente. Três espécies de peixe invasoras (o tucunaré Cichla piquiti, a tilápia do Nilo Oreochromis niloticus e o bagre do canal Ictalurus punctatus) e duas nativas (o lambari do rabo amarelo Astyanax altiparanae e o curimbatá Prochilodus lineatus) foram oferecidas como presa para P. corruscans em microcosmos, com três tratamentos de complexidade de habitat (0%, 50% e 100% de cobertura por estruturas submersas). A sobrevivência de presas variou ao longo do tempo e entre espécies (C. piquiti < O. niloticus < A. altiparanae < P. lineatus < I. punctatus), sendo governada, em grande parte, por diferenças espécies-específicas no comportamento das presas, mas também pelo tamanho e defesas morfológicas das mesmas. A complexidade de habitat não afetou diretamente a piscivoria de P. corruscans, mas, na presença do predador, algumas espécies-presa alteraram seu comportamento quanto ao uso de micro-habitat e grau de agregação entre os níveis de complexidade de habitat. Pseudoplatystoma corruscans predou preferencialmente sobre os indivíduos menores das espécies invasoras que apresentaram estruturas morfológicas defensivas pouco desenvolvidas e que não formavam cardume. Em geral, os resultados obtidos contrastam com os de um experimento análogo, no qual foi usado um piscívoro diurno, sugerindo que piscívoros noturnos predam preferencialmente sobre espécies de peixes diferentes (de hábitos mais diurnos) e que são menos afetados pela complexidade estrutural de habitats. Os resultados obtidos sugerem que a recuperação de populações nativas de P. corruscans poderia contribuir para o controle de algumas espécies de peixes introduzidas no rio Paraná, especialmente C. piquiti e O. niloticus, dos quais se espera que o cuidado parental seja reduzido ou nulo à noite.

Ocorrência de Aeromonas sp. e microrganismos psicrotróficos e estimativa do prazo de validade comercial de filé de pintado (Pseudoplatystoma coruscans) mantidos sob refrigeração / Occurrence of Aeromonas sp. and psychrotrophic microorganisms and estimate the shelf life of "pintado" (Pseudoplatystoma coruscans) fillets kept under refrigeration

Verificou-se a ocorrência de bactérias do gênero Aeromonas e estimou-se o prazo de validade comercial de filés de pintado (Pseudoplatystoma coruscans) com pele, durante estocagem em refrigeração por meio da quantificação de microrganismos heterotróficos aeróbios psicrotróficos e análises físico-químicas para determinação do pH e detecção de amônia e gás sulfídrico. Foram utilizadas 45 amostras de filé de pintado, com aproximadamente 100 gramas cada, embaladas individualmente em polietileno de alta densidade e armazenadas em câmara frigorífica entre 0ºC e 3ºC. A cada dois a três dias de estocagem, três unidades de filés foram submetidas a análises microbiológicas e físico-químicas, totalizando 15 análises durante o período de estocagem. As contagens de Aeromonas sp. e microrganismos heterotróficos aeróbios psicrotróficos variaram de 1,89 a 9,47logUFC/g e 0 a 6,54logUFC/g, respectivamente. A variação do pH foi de 6,20 a 6,97, e as análises de amônia e gás sulfídrico foram negativas durante todo o período. O pH dos filés de pintado atingiu o limite máximo de 6,4 aos 23 dias de estocagem, e estimou-se o seu prazo de validade comercial.

This word studied the occurrence of bacteria from genus Aeromonas and estimate the shelf life of "pintado" fish fillets (Pseudoplatystoma coruscans), during cold storage, through the quantification of psychrotrophic aerobic microorganisms, physical and chemical analyses for presence of ammonia and gas sulphide (H2S) and pH as used in 45 samples of "pintado" fillets with approximately 100 grams each, individually packed in high density polyethylene and stored in cold storage (0ºC to 3ºC). Every 2-3 days of storage, 3 units of fillets were subjected to microbiological and physicochemical analysis for a total of 15 days during the storage period. The Aeromonas sp. and psychrotrophic microorganisms count varied from 1.89 to 9.47logCFU/g and 0 to 6.54logCFU/g, respectively. The pH variation was from 6.20 to 6.97 and ammonia and H2S analyses were negative during the whole period. According under Brazilian legislation (Brazil, 1981) estimated the commercial shelf life of "pintado" fillets being 23 days when the pH reached a value of 6.4. The pH of the "pintado" fillets reached the maximum limit of 6.4 at 23 days of storage, being its estimated commercial shelf life.

Produção do híbrido "cachadia" em diferentes densidades de estocagem em sistema de recirculação de água / Production of cachadia hybrid at different densities in a recirculating aquaculture system

Avaliou-se o efeito da densidade de estocagem na produção de "cachadia" (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum x Leiarius marmoratus) em sistema de recirculação de água. Nas duas primeiras fases, com duração de 27 e 40 dias e usando animais com média de peso inicial de 31 e 57g, respectivamente, foram testados 20, 40, 60 e 80 peixes/m³. Na terceira e quarta fase, usando peixes com média de peso de 169 e 399g durante 41 e 99 dias, respectivamente, foram testados 10, 20, 30 e 40 peixes/m³. A taxa de sobrevivência foi acima de 92 por cento, sem diferenças significativas entre tratamentos. Verificou-se redução no ganho de peso diário com redução com o incremento da densidade na segunda e na quarta fase experimental. A biomassa final apresentou relação direta com a densidade em todas as fases. Taxas de conversão alimentar entre 0,8 e 1,3:1 foram registradas. O "cachadia" atingiu 1,1kg em 207 dias de cultivo, mostrando-se promissor para a piscicultura intensiva.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different stocking densities on cachadia production (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum x Leiarius marmoratus) in recirculating aquaculture system. In the two first phases for 27 and 40 days using fish with average weight of 31 and 57g, respectively, densities 20, 40, 60, and 80 fish/m³ were tested. In the third and fourth trial, using fish with an average weight of 169 and 399g during 41 and 99 days, respectively, densities 10, 20, 30, and 40 fish/m³ were tested. Survival rate was higher than 92 percent, without stocking density differences between the treatments. Daily weight gain showed reduction with the increase of the density in the second and fourth trial. However, final biomass presented direct relationship with increase density in all trials. Feed conversion rates ranged 0.8 from 1.3:1 were registered. Cachadia hybrid reached 1.1kg in approximately seven months of rearing indicating promise for intensive production.

Variación estacional de las características seminales del bagre rayado Pseudoplatystoma metaense (Telostei, pimelodidae) / Stational variation on seminal characteristics in bagre rayado Pseudoplatystoma metaense (Telostei, pimelodidae)

Objetivo. Determinar la variación de la calidad, el contenido iónico y la osmolaridad del plasma seminal de Pseudoplatystoma metaense durante la estación reproductiva. Materiales y métodos. Se utilizaron machos sexualmente maduros durante un periodo reproductivo (marzo a agosto). La espermiación fue inducida con Extracto de Hipófisis de Carpa (4 mg/kg). Se evaluó el volumen (mL), movilidad masal (%), tiempo de activación (sg), espermatocrito (%); concentración espermática (106 sptz/µL) y viabilidad (%). También fue determinada la movilidad (%) y velocidad individual por medio de un Sistema de Análisis Espermático Asistido por Computador (CASA). La osmolaridad (mOsm/Kg) y la concentración de iones (Na+, Cl+, K+ y Mg2+) y glucosa fue determinada en plasma seminal obtenido por centrifugación del semen a 14.000 g. La concentración de iones y glucosa fue establecida a través de un sistema de reflectancia. Resultados. El semen de Pseudoplatystoma metaense presentó una movilidad masal mayor al 90%, con el menor valor de movilidad progresiva lineal rápida para el mes de abril (34.9±9.0%) y en general valores de espermatozoides inmóviles menores al 10%. El plasma seminal mostró una osmolaridad de 259.3± 3.5 mOsm/Kg, con una concentración promedio de glucosa e iones Na+, Cl+, K+ y Mg2+ de 142.7±2.8, 118±2.2, 4.8±0.4 y 0.33±0.0 mmol/L, respectivamente, durante la época reproductiva. Conclusiones. La calidad seminal de bagre rayado no presentó variaciones en la estación reproductiva mostrando una alta calidad para los procesos de fecundación.

Desempenho produtivo de Pseudoplatystoma corruscans estocados em sistemas de criação: semi-intensivo (viveiro escavado) e intensivo (tanque-rede) / Growth performance of Pseudoplatystoma corruscans stocked in rearing systems: semi-intensive (ponds) and intensive (cages)

Objetivou-se comparar o desempenho produtivo e custos de produção de exemplares de pintado, Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, estocados em dois sistemas de criação: semi-intensivo (viveiro escavado, VE) e intensivo (tanque-rede, TR). Trezentos (300) peixes, com um ano de idade, foram estocados, sendo 150 em um VE (médias de peso e comprimento: 1,48±0,46kg e 57,31±6,42cm) e 150 divididos em três TR (médias de peso e comprimento: 1,27±0,34kg e 55,05±4,11cm). Foram alimentados com ração extrusada de 15mm (diâmetro) 40 por cento PB e 3110kcal ED kg-1, ajustada mensalmente à quantidade de ração. Os parâmetros físico-químicos da água, observados durante o experimento, foram temperatura = 24,08°C±3,23; pH=6,89±0,39 e oxigênio dissolvido = 7,57±0,97mg L-1. Os reultados obtidos dos valores médios finais dos comprimentos (VE=74,07±4,34cm; TR=70,33±5,02cm) e pesos dos peixes (VE=3,41±0,58kg e TR=2,94±0,60kg) indicaram desempenho semelhante nos dois sistemas. As médias do fator de condição (0,09-0,036); ganho em peso diário (9,29g dia-1 - 8,95g dia-1); conversão alimentar (3,09-4,15); consumo total de ração (29,60g dia-1 - 74,16g dia-1); índice de crescimento (0,219-0,215) e sobrevivência (97,33-90,67 por cento) para VE e TR, respectivamente. Houve interação significativa entre os sistemas de criação e mês (P<0,05). O quilo de peixe produzido foi de R$ 8,76 (US$ 2,85) e R$ 8,73 (US$ 2,33) para o VE e TR, respectivamente. Embora o VE tenha demonstrado melhor desenvolvimento durante o período e uma vantagem econômica, o índice de crescimento mostrou que ambos os sistemas tiveram desempenhos semelhantes.

The objective of this study was to compare the growth performance and cost of production of Pseudoplatystoma corruscans stocked in two culture systems: semi-intensive (ponds, P) and intensive (cage, C). From three hundred (300) one-year-old fish, one hundred fifty (150) were stocked in one pond (mean weight and length 1.48±0.46kg and 57.31±6.42cm), one hundred fifty (150), distributed in three cages (mean weight and length 1.27±0.34kg and 55.05±4.11cm). The fish were fed with extruded commercial ration with 15.0mm floating pellets containing 40 percent crude protein (CP) and, 3,110Kcal of digestible energy (DE), adjusted monthly. The parameters of water were: temperature = 24.08°C; pH=6.89; dissolved oxygen = 7.57mg L-1. The values of mean final length (P=74.07±4.34cm; C=70.33±5.02cm) and final weight (P=3.41±0.52kg; C=2.94±0.60kg) they showed similar development in both systems. Means of factor condition - K - (0.009-0.036); daily weight gain - DWG - (9.29g day-1-8.95g day-1); feed conversion- FC - (3.09-4.15); Total ration consume - TRC - (29.6g day-1-74.16 g day-1); growing index - IC - (0.219-0.215); survival - S - (97.33-90.67 percent) for P e C, respectively. Through the variance of analysis can be verified that there are significative interactions of the parameters between the culture systems and months (P<0.05). The produced weight of fish was R$ 8.76 (US$ 2.85) and R$ 8.73 (US$ 2.33) for P and C. Although P showed best performance during the period and economic vantage, the growing index demonstrated that both systems had similar development.

Karyotype variability in neotropical catfishes of the family pimelodidae (Teleostei: Siluriformes)

Dados cariotípicos são apresentados para quatro espécies da família Pimelodidae. Todas apresentaram o mesmo número diploide, 2n = 56 cromossomos, com diferenças nas fórmulas cariotípicas. As espécies aqui analisadas mostraram pouca quantidade de heterocromatina localizada preferencialmente na região centromérica e telomérica de alguns cromossosmos do complemento cariotípico. As regiões organizadoras de nucléolo (Ag-RONs) e a localização dos genes ribossomais pela hibridização in situ fluorescente (FISH), com sondas 18S e 5S, evidenciaram somente um par cromossômico marcado portador de genes ribossomais, à exceção de Pimelodus britskii que apresentou NORs múltiplas e localização sintênica das sondas 18S e 5S. Eventos não-Robertsonianos, como inversão pericêntrica e duplicação das NORs são requeridos para explicar a diversificação cariotípica em Pseudoplatystoma do rio Paraguai (MS), Pimelodus do rio Iguaçu (PR), Sorubim do rio Paraguai (MS) e Steindachneridion do rio Paraíba do Sul (SP). Os dados obtidos para a macroestrutura cariotípica destas espécies corrobora um padrão conservado observado na família Pimelodidae. Por outro lado, evidências de variações interespecíficas pelos marcadores de citogenética molecular empregados possibilitam inferências citotaxonômicas e diferenciação das espécies aqui analisadas.

Karyotypic data are presented for four species of fish belonging to the Pimelodidae family. These species show a conserved diploid number, 2n = 56 chromosomes, with different karyotypic formulae. The analyzed species showed little amount of heterochromatin located preferentially in the centromeric and telomeric regions of some chromosomes. The nucleolus organizer regions activity (Ag-NORs) and the chromosomal location of ribosomal genes by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), with 18S and 5S probes, showing only one chromosome pair marked bearer of ribosomal genes, the only exception was Pimelodus britskii that presented multiple NORs and syntenic location of the 18S and 5S probes. Non-Robertsonian events, as pericentric inversion and NORs duplication are requested to explain the karyotype diversification in Pseudoplatystoma from the rio Paraguay (MS), Pimelodus from the rio Iguaçu (PR), Sorubim from the rio Paraguay (MS) and Steindachneridion from the rio Paraíba do Sul (SP). The obtained data for the karyotype macrostructure of these species corroborates a conserved pattern observed in Pimelodidae. On the other hand, interspecific variations detected by molecular cytogenetics markers made possible cytotaxonomic inferences and differentiation of the species here analyzed.

Comparación del desarrollo embrionario de piaractus brachypomus (Serrasalmidae) y pseudoplatystoma sp. (Pimelodidae) / Comparison of the embryonic development of piaractus brachypomus (Serrasalmidae) and pseudoplatystoma sp. (Pimelodidae)

Pseudoplatystoma sp y Piaractus brachypomus son dos especies de peces dulceacuícolas endémicas de América del Sur de alto interés comercial como peces de cultivo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comparar el desarrollo embrionario hasta la eclosión en estas dos especies. Para observar el desarrollo embrionario se incubaron oocitos fertilizados, obtenidos por inducción hormonal, en incubadoras de flujo ascendente tipo Woynarovich bajo condiciones controladas de calidad de agua. Los clivajes, la fase de blástula, gástrula hasta el cierre del blastoporo y eclosión en Pseudoplatystoma sp se observaron entre las 0:30 - 18:00 HPF, mientras que en P. brachypomus fue más rápida, observándose desde las 0:30 hasta las 14:00 HPF, siendo más homogénea que en Pseudoplatystoma sp.

Pseudoplatystoma sp. and Piaractus brachypomus are two species of freshwater fishes endemic to South America as a high commercial crop species. The aim of this study was to compare the embryonic development of these two species until they hatch. To observe embryonic development fertilized oocytes were incubated obtained by hormonal induction in upwelling incubators Woynarovich type under controlled conditions of water quality. The cleavages were observed for Pseudoplatystoma sp. from 0:30 hours post fertilization (HPF) until 2:00 pm (HPF), whereas in P. brachypomus these occurred between 0:30 - 1:30 HPF. The stage of blastula, gastrula until the closure of blastopore Pseudoplatystoma sp. was observed in sp between 2:00 to 12:00 P. HPF while in P. brachypomus between 2:00 to 8:00. The hatching in Pseudoplatystoma sp was observed between 14:00 to 18:00 HPF, whereas P. brachypomus was faster, was observed from 12:00 until 14:00 HPF HPF, and was more homogeneous than Pseudoplatystoma sp.

Evaluación del crecimiento y sobrevivencia de larvas de bagre rayado Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum (Linneaus, 1766) alimentadas con alimento vivo natural y enriquecido con ácidos grasos / Growth and survivability of bagre rayado (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum; Linneaus, 1766) larvae fed live feed enriched with fatty acids / Avaliação do crescimento e a sobrevivência de larvas de bagre rayado Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum (Linneaus, 1766) alimentadas com alimento vivo natural ou enriquecido com ácidos graxos

La producción de silúridos en etapas larvales implica un suministro adecuado de alimento, el cual debe suplir las necesidades nutricionales en cada especie. El uso de zooplancton nativo como alimento vivo y su sometimiento a procesos de enriquecimiento con ácidos grasos vegetales han permitido en parte alcanzar este objetivo, no obstante, su evaluación en cada una de las especies aún es necesaria. Por lo anterior, el objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar el crecimiento y sobrevivencia de larvas de bagre rayado Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum alimentadas con alimento vivo enriquecido con ácidos grasos. Para esto, fueron utilizadas larvas de 3 dpe obtenidas por reproducción artificial, las cuales fueron alimentadas 4 veces al día, durante 15 d con nauplios de Artemia y zooplancton nativo (Diaphanosoma sp. y Moina sp.) no enriquecidos y enriquecidos con una emulsión a base de 20% de Aceite de Canola, 7% de Lecitina de Soya y 73% de agua destilada, para suministrar 4 tratamientos: T1: Artemia Natural; T2: Artemia Enriquecida; T3: Cladóceros Natural; T4 Cladóceros Enriquecidos). Como resultados, el tratamiento que presentó la mayor ganancia de peso y talla fue el de larvas alimentadas con Artemia (91.9 ± 13.6 mg y 17.3 ± 1.1 mm, respectivamente), y la menor el tratamiento correspondiente a cladóceros enriquecidos con ácidos grasos (20.3 ± 2.5 mg y 9.9 ± 0.5 mm, respectivamente), sin embargo, las tasas más altas de sobrevivencia fueron observadas en los tratamientos de larvas alimentadas con cladóceros enriquecidos y no enriquecidos (58.8 ± 3.2 y 63.1 ± 6.4%, respectivamente), cuando comparadas con los tratamientos alimentados con artemia y artemia enriquecida (42.1 ± 9.3 y 49.8 ± 5.2%, respectivamente). En conclusión se observó que los procedimientos de enriquecimiento de zooplancton nativo aumentan la sobrevivencia larval en la especie, aun cuando las tasas de crecimiento son menores a las obtenidas con Artemia.

The larval stages of Catfish require an adequate provision of feed to meet its nutritional requirements. Native zooplankton enriched with fatty acids has been used as live feed to achieve this objective. However, this feed should be evaluated for each particular species. Therefore, this study evaluated growth and survival of Bagre rayado (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) larvae fed live feed enriched with fatty acids. Bagre rayado larvae were obtained by artificial reproduction. Larvae were fed four times per day during 15 days. Live feed consisted of Artemia nauplii and native zooplankton (Diaphanosoma sp. and Moina sp.) non-enriched or enriched with a mixture containing 20% canola oil emulsion, 7% soya lecithin, and 73% distilled water. Dietary treatments were: T1 (non-enriched Artemia), T2 (enriched Artemia), T3 (non-enriched cladocerans), and T4 (enriched cladocerans). The highest weight gain and size were observed for T1 (91.9 ± 13.6 mg and 17.3 ± 1.1 mm, respectively), while the lowest were for T4 (20.3 ± 2.5 mg and 9.9 ± 0.5 mm, respectively). Nevertheless, the highest survival rates were observed for larvae fed enriched and non-enriched cladocerans (58.8 ± 3.2 and 63.1 ± 6.4%, respectively) in comparison with Artemia and enriched Artemia (42.1 ± 9.3 and 49.8 ± 5.2%, respectively). In conclusion, native zooplankton increased larval survival, although growth rates were lower than those obtained with Artemia.

Para a produção de silurídeos, durante a fase larval é necessario o fornecimento de alimento que satisfaga as necessidades nutricionais da espécie. O uso de zooplâncton nativo natural ou submetido a enriquecimento com ácidos graxos de origem vegetal tem permitido, em parte, atingir esse objetivo; No entanto, sua avaliação em cada uma das espécies é mesmo necessária. Por tanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento e a sobrevivência de larvas do Bagre Rayado (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) alimentadas com zooplâncton vivo, enriquecido ou não com ácidos graxos. Para tal propósito, foram utilizadas larvas de 3 dias de idade, obtidas mediante reprodução artificial, as quais foram alimentadas 4 vezes ao dia, durante 15 d, com nauplios de Artemia ou zooplâncton nativo (cladóceras dos gêneros Diaphanosoma sp e Moina sp.) enriquecidas ou não com uma emulsão composta de 20% de óleo de canola, 7% de lecitina de soja e 73% de água destilada, para obter 4 tratamentos: T1, Artemia; T2, Artemia enriquecida; T3, Cladóceras; T4 Cladóceras enriquecidas. Os resultados revelaram que as larvas alimentadas com Artemia apresentaram ou maior ganho de peso e cumprimento corporal (91.9 ± 13.6 de mg e 17.3 ± 1.1 mm, respectivamente), em tanto que as larvas alimentadas com cladóceras enriquecidas com ácidos graxos foram as mais pequenas (20.3 ± 2.5 mg e 9.9 ± 0.5 mm, respectivamente); contudo, as maiores taxas de sobrevivência foram obtidas nos tratamentos de larvas alimentadas com cladóceras enriquecidas e não enriquecidas (58.8 ± 3.2 e 63.1 ± 6.4%, respectivamente), quando comparadas com os tratamentos baseados em Artemia natural e enriquecida (42.1 ± 9.3 e 49.8 ± 5.2%, respectivamente). Em conclusão, o estudo revelou que o enriquecimento do zooplâncton nativo aumenta a sobrevivência das larvas, porem as taxas de crescimento podem ser menores ás obtidas com Artemia.