Proposed taxonomic revision of Giardia duodenalis.

Giardia duodenalis, Giardia enterica, Giardia intestinalis and Giardia lamblia are the synonyms for a species complex of 8-11 phylogenetically distinct species of Giardia infecting a broad range of animals including humans. Retrospective alignment of 8409 gene sequences from 3 loci confirmed host associations of Assemblages and sub-Assemblages within this species complex and molecular species delimitation testing confirmed that the Assemblages and sub-Assemblages AI and AII should be recognised as distinct species. It is recommended to synonymise the Assemblages with historic species descriptions based on host associations and consider descriptions for new species where no corresponding description exists. Synonyms, Giardia duodenalis, Giardia intestinalis and Giardia enterica, to be removed from synonymy: synonymise "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage AI" syn. n. to Giardia duodenalis (Davaine, 1875), Kofoid and Christansen, 1915, synonymise "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage AII" syn. n. to Giardia intestinalis (Lambl, 1859; Blanchard, 1885), Alexeieff, 1914 and synonymise "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage B" syn. n. to Giardia enterica (Grassi, 1881), Kofoid, 1920. Host specific Assemblages synonymised: synonymise canid-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage C" syn. n. to Giardia canisHegner, 1922; synonymise artiodactyl-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage E" syn. n. to Giardia bovisFantham, 1921; synonymise feline-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage F" syn. n. to Giardia catiDeschiens, 1925; and synonymise rodent-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage G" syn. n. to Giardia simoniLavier, 1924. New description for parasite type infecting specific host: canid-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage D" named Giardia lupus, sp. n. (LSID: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:1651A8CB-CBA8-40D9-AB59-D4AB11AC18A3). New proposed names and descriptions for consideration for parasite types infecting specific hosts: cervid-associated "Giardia duodenalis-sub-Assemblage AIII" for consideration "cervus" and Pinnipedia-associated "Giardia duodenalis-Assemblage H" for consideration "pinnipedis".

Silvicultural performance of forest species introduced in integrated livestock forest system in Lavras, MG, Brazil / Desempenho silvicultural de espécies florestais introduzidas em sistema de integração pecuária floresta em Lavras, MG

The objective of this study was to evaluate the silvicultural performance of four forest species introduced in a setting for integrated livestock forest (ILF) in a pasture in Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The species included were the Australian red cedar (seminal and clonal), African mahogany, teak, and guanandi. A split plot scheme with a randomized complete block design comprising four replicates and 48 plants per plot, was used in the following arrangement: (3(3x2) +7x2) m. The evaluation times (12, 18, 31, 36, and 43 months after planting) corresponded to the subplots. Performances of all four species were evaluated on the basis of their survival rate, height (H) and diameter at breast height (DBH). Based on the performance of the species with regard to these parameters, the clonal Australian red cedar showed a greater growth in DBH and height in the ILF setting as compared to the other species, which indicates it to be a suitable species for the region of Lavras, MG as long as its survival control occurs in the implantation phase.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o desempenho silvicultural de quatro espécies florestais introduzidas em arranjo para Integração Pecuária Floresta (IPF) sobre pastagem, em Lavras, Minas Gerais. As espécies estudadas foram o cedro australiano (seminal e clonal), mogno africano, teca e guanandi. Utilizou-se o delineamento de blocos casualizados completos, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas no tempo, com quatro repetições e 48 plantas por parcela no arranjo (3(3x2)+7x2)m. As subparcelas corresponderam às épocas de avaliações (12, 18, 31, 36 e 43 meses pós-plantio). Os desempenhos das espécies foram avaliados por meio dos parâmetros de sobrevivência, diâmetro à altura do peito e altura. Com base no desempenho das espécies, o cedro australiano clonal apresentou maior crescimento em DAP e altura no arranjo para IPF sendo esta a espécie indicada para Lavras/MG, desde que na fase de implantação ocorra o controle da sobrevivência.

Silvicultural performance of forest species introduced in integrated livestock forest system in Lavras, MG, Brazil / Desempenho silvicultural de espécies florestais introduzidas em sistema de integração pecuária floresta em Lavras, MG

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the silvicultural performance of four forest species introduced in a setting for integrated livestock forest (ILF) in a pasture in Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The species included were the Australian red cedar (seminal and clonal), African mahogany, teak, and guanandi. A split plot scheme with a randomized complete block design comprising four replicates and 48 plants per plot, was used in the following arrangement: (3(3x2) +7x2) m. The evaluation times (12, 18, 31, 36, and 43 months after planting) corresponded to the subplots. Performances of all four species were evaluated on the basis of their survival rate, height (H) and diameter at breast height (DBH). Based on the performance of the species with regard to these parameters, the clonal Australian red cedar showed a greater growth in DBH and height in the ILF setting as compared to the other species, which indicates it to be a suitable species for the region of Lavras, MG as long as its survival control occurs in the implantation phase.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o desempenho silvicultural de quatro espécies florestais introduzidas em arranjo para Integração Pecuária Floresta (IPF) sobre pastagem, em Lavras, Minas Gerais. As espécies estudadas foram o cedro australiano (seminal e clonal), mogno africano, teca e guanandi. Utilizou-se o delineamento de blocos casualizados completos, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas no tempo, com quatro repetições e 48 plantas por parcela no arranjo (3(3x2)+7x2)m. As subparcelas corresponderam às épocas de avaliações (12, 18, 31, 36 e 43 meses pós-plantio). Os desempenhos das espécies foram avaliados por meio dos parâmetros de sobrevivência, diâmetro à altura do peito e altura. Com base no desempenho das espécies, o cedro australiano clonal apresentou maior crescimento em DAP e altura no arranjo para IPF sendo esta a espécie indicada para Lavras/MG, desde que na fase de implantação ocorra o controle da sobrevivência.

Forensic Science in Support of Wildlife Conservation Efforts - Genetic Approaches (Global Trends).

Wildlife forensic science is a relatively recent development to meet the increasing need of the criminal justice system where there are investigations in alleged transgressions of either international or national legislation. This application of science draws on conservation genetics and forensic geneticists from mainstream forensic science. This review is a broad overview of the history of forensic wildlife science and some of the recent developments in forensic wildlife genetics with the application of DNA developments to nonhuman samples encountered in a forensic science investigation. The review will move from methods to look at the entire genome, when there is no previous knowledge of the species studied, through methods of species identification, using DNA to determine a possible geographic origin, through to assigning samples to a particular individual or a close genetic relative of this individual. The transfer of research methods into the criminal justice system for the investigation of wildlife crimes has been largely successful as is illustrated in the review. The review concludes with comments on the need for standardization and regulation in wildlife forensic science.