Federal University of São Carlos

About: Federal University of São Carlos is a education organization based out in São Carlos, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Microstructure. The organization has 16471 authors who have published 34057 publications receiving 456654 citations. The organization is also known as: UFSCar & Federal University of São Carlos.

Comparative analyses of the complete genome sequences of Pierce's disease and citrus variegated chlorosis strains of Xylella fastidiosa

Abstract: Xylella fastidiosa is a xylem-dwelling, insect-transmitted, gamma-proteobacterium that causes diseases in many plants, including grapevine, citrus, periwinkle, almond, oleander, and coffee. X. fastidiosa has an unusually broad host range, has an extensive geographical distribution throughout the American continent, and induces diverse disease phenotypes. Previous molecular analyses indicated three distinct groups of X. fastidiosa isolates that were expected to be genetically divergent. Here we report the genome sequence of X. fastidiosa (Temecula strain), isolated from a naturally infected grapevine with Pierce's disease (PD) in a wine-grape-growing region of California. Comparative analyses with a previously sequenced X. fastidiosa strain responsible for citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) revealed that 98% of the PD X. fastidiosa Temecula genes are shared with the CVC X. fastidiosa strain 9a5c genes. Furthermore, the average amino acid identity of the open reading frames in the strains is 95.7%. Genomic differences are limited to phage-associated chromosomal rearrangements and deletions that also account for the strain-specific genes present in each genome. Genomic islands, one in each genome, were identified, and their presence in other X. fastidiosa strains was analyzed. We conclude that these two organisms have identical metabolic functions and are likely to use a common set of genes in plant colonization and pathogenesis, permitting convergence of functional genomic strategies.

Characterization of ceria-coated alumina carrier

Abstract: CeO2–Al2O3 mixed oxides with different CeO2 loading (in the range of 0.5–12 wt.%) were prepared by wetness impregnation of alumina with aqueous solution of di-ammonium hexanitrate cerate (NH4)2[Ce(NO3)6]. The samples after calcination at 773 and 1073 K were characterized by different techniques, using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV–VIS diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and temperature-programmed reduction (TPR). It is shown that different types of cerium oxide species are formed on the surface depending on the amount of CeO2 and temperature of calcination of the samples. XRD showed the formation of nanocrystallites of ceria on alumina surface when the amount of CeO2 is higher than 6 wt.%; at lower concentrations ceria was found to be amorphous. The ceria loading lower than 6 wt.% stabilizes the textural properties of alumina. At loading of 1 wt.% of CeO2 XPS spectra reveals the presence of a strong interaction between ceria and alumina leading to a formation of superficial CeAlO3-like phase. TPR results show that well dispersed CeO2 particles present on the surface of alumina form CeAlO3 at temperature of reduction in the range of 873–993 K, while for the reduction of CeO2 crystallites, a higher temperature of reduction of 1190 K is needed.

Blood Flow Restriction Exercise: Considerations of Methodology, Application, and Safety

Abstract: The current manuscript sets out a position stand for blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise, focusing on the methodology, application and safety of this mode of training. With the emergence of this technique and the wide variety of applications within the literature, the aim of this position stand is to set out a current research informed guide to BFR training to practitioners. This covers the use of BFR to enhance muscular strength and hypertrophy via training with resistance and aerobic exercise and preventing muscle atrophy using the technique passively. The authorship team for this article was selected from the researchers focused in BFR training research with expertise in exercise science, strength and conditioning and sports medicine.