Surface water pollution is prevalent in numerous areas of central Roodepoort mainly due to gold mining activities. The surface water quality for the Bosmontspruit, Russell’s Stream and the New Canada Dam was assessed from October 2010 to March 2011. Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the water were determined for 8 monitoring points and the results obtained were compared with the In-stream water quality guidelines for the Klip River catchment and the South African Water Quality Guidelines. A trend noticed throughout the sampling period was the non-compliance in the levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and dissolved oxygen. The results indicated that concentrations of iron, aluminium, nickel, manganese and potassium were above the limit across the Bosmontspruit and Russell’s stream. There was also significant evidence of excessive faecal coliform and ammonium pollution in the Bosmontspruit. During the monitoring period it was noted that water from these streams were utilised for crop irrigation, bathing, livestock and human consumption and may pose a health hazard due to poor water quality. / Environmental Sciences / M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes are among the dominant malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. However, not much is known about the oviposition behaviour of these species necessary for the development of malaria vector control strategies. With the aim of investigating cues associated with selected oviposition sites, artificial oviposition sites- ponds (soil mixed with water) were set-up in an open field at Mbita, Western Kenya in 2012 and 2013. Ponds were allowed to be colonized by wild An. gambiae s.l.. The numbers of Anopheles early instar larvae were counted and used as a proxy for oviposition preference. Water samples were then analysed for physicochemical, bacterial and chemical profiles. The bacterial profiles were analysed using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) and the chemical profiles with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The detection of possible oviposition cues from oviposition substrates requires sensitive analytical methods. Volatiles detection was improved seven times. The detection of bacteria deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) bands with DGGE was also improved to a minimum DNA concentration of 50 ng/µl. Results showed that ponds were colonized differently. Fresh ponds were preferred over slightly older ponds. Bacterial analysis revealed a low number of bacteria colony forming units (CFU) in preferred ponds. Some volatiles, including: 6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one (geranylacetone) and 4-ethylbenzaldehyde, were associated with the oviposition preferred pond. In addition, low pH and high turbidity were associated with the ponds selected for oviposition. Finally, fungi isolated from the rhizomes of nut grass yielded a promising array of volatiles of which one is known to attract oviposition site seeking malaria mosquitoes. This finding opens the door for a cost effective and environmental friendly method of using fungi in an “attract and kill” strategy targeting malaria vectors. / Myggor i Anopheles gambiae sensu lato komplexet tillhör de myggor som är bäst på att sprida malaria parasiter i afrika söder om Sahara. Kunskapen om de här myggornas äggläggningsbeteende är begränsad. Den här kunskapen behövs för att kunna utveckla nya och förbättra tillgängliga malaria vektor kontroll metoder. Nya metoder som kan komplettera de som används idag (insecticides treated nets (ITNs) och indoor residual spraying (IRS)) behövs eftersom de metoderna har problem med resistensutveckling. Två studier utfördes på icipe fältstation i Mbita västra Kenya under 2012 och 2013 med målet att identifiera faktorer som påverkar myggornas äggläggningsbeteende. Baljor fyllda med en blandning av jord och vatten (äggläggningssubstrat) användes för att tillverka artificiella äggläggningsplatser som liknar de vattenpölar som de här myggarterna gärna lägger ägg i. Baljorna koloniserades av vilda myggor och antalet mygglarver som detekterades i baljorna jämfördes och användes som en proxy för äggläggningspreferens. Fysikaliska och kemiska parametrar mättes på jordvattenblandningarna i baljorna och prover togs för att analysera bakteriepopulationer med hjälp av denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) och flyktiga ämnen med hjälp av gas-kromatografi kopplat till mass-spektrometri (GC-MS). För att kunna detektera de låga halter av flyktiga ämnen och bakterier som fanns i de här proverna krävdes det känsliga metoder. Antalet flyktiga ämnen som kunde detekteras ökades sju gånger genom att tillsätta NaCl till vattenproverna innan doften insamlades och termisk desorption användes istället för lösningsmedels desorption. För att förbättra detektionsgränsen för bakterier amplifierades bakterie-DNA i två PCR reaktioner som sedan mixades och koncentrerades. Resultaten från fältstudierna med baljorna visade att de koloniserades olika av Anopheles myggorna. Baljor med nyblandat substrat innehöll dubbelt så många mygglarver som baljor med jord-vattensubstrat som åldrats under en längre tid. Lägre mängd bakterier, lägre pH och högre grumlighet var gemensamt för de baljor som myggorna föredrog. De flyktiga ämnen som detekterades i de olika baljor varierade mellan olika försök och inget ämne fanns med i alla upprepningar av ett försök. Trots det detekterades några ämnen oftare i de baljor som myggorna föredrog att lägga ägg jämfört med de med en mindre mängd mygglarver. De inkluderar geranylacetone och 4-ethylbenzaldehyde. Svampar isolerades från rotstockar av gräs som fanns i den jord som användes för att göra äggläggningssubstraten i fältstudierna. De flyktiga ämnen som avgavs från svampkulturerna analyserades. Bland annat så identifierades ett ämne som fungerar som en äggläggningsattrahent för An. gambiae s.l. myggor.Resultaten från den här avhandlingen kommer att kunna användas för att utveckla miljövänliga ”attract and kill” metoder för att kontrollera malaria myggor. / <p>QC 20160211</p>

<i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, conhecido popularmente como coentro, é um vegetal usado na alimentação humana. Também é utilizado como planta medicinal para tratamento de diabetes, complicações gastrintestinais, e como um antiedêmico, antisséptico e emenagogo. Em investigações acerca dos efeitos do extrato de plantas, é importante a determinação de alguns parâmetros físico-químicos. Diversos modelos experimentais têm sido usados, inclusive com o emprego de radionuclídeos. Em procedimentos da Medicina Nuclear que auxiliam o diagnóstico de doenças, o tecnécio-99m (99mTc) é o radionuclídeo mais utilizado. Hemácias marcadas com 99mTc estão entre as várias estruturas celulares que podem ser marcadas com este radionuclídeo e usadas como radiofármaco. Para a marcação com 99mTc é necessária a presença de um agente redutor, e o mais utilizado é o cloreto estanoso (SnCl2). As terapias com drogas e condições de dieta além de doenças podem alterar a marcação de constituintes sanguíneos, bem como a biodistribuição de diferentes radiofármacos. A exposição às vibrações geradas por plataforma oscilatória produz exercícios de corpo inteiro. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a preparação de um extrato do <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, através de parâmetros físico-químicos, verificar os efeitos desse produto natural na radiomarcação de constituintes sanguíneos e em associação à vibração gerada pela plataforma na biodistribuição de Na99mTcO4 e na concentração de alguns biomarcadores. O extrato de coentro teve a o pico de absorbância em 480 nm. O extrato de coentro foi inversamente correlacionado com a concentração na condutividade elétrica. Foi encontrado o maior valor de pH na menor concentração do extrato (0,5 mg/mL). Não houve uma alteração significativa na marcação de constituintes sanguíneos com 99mTc. E a associação do extrato de coentro e vibração gerada por plataforma com frequência de 12 Hz teve efeito no baço, como observado na fixação do radiofármaco nesse órgão e ação em alguns órgãos alternando a concentração de alguns biomarcadores. Em conclusão, parâmetros físico-químicos podem ser úteis para caracterizar o extrato estudado. Provavelmente, as propriedades redox associadas com substâncias desse extrato podem ser os responsáveis pela ausência do efeito na radiomarcação de constituintes sanguíneos. A determinação da captação do Na99mTcO4 em diferentes órgãos permite verificar que o extrato de coentro sozinho não foi capaz de interferir na biodistribuição do radiofármaco. Contudo o tratamento de animais com vibração gerada pela plataforma alterou significativamente a fixação do pertecnetato de sódio no baço e a concentração do colesterol, triglicerídeo, CK e bilirrubina. / <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, popularly known as coriander, is a vegetable used in human alimentation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of diabetes, gastrointestinal complications, and as an antiedemic, antiseptic and emenagogue. In the investigations about the effects of a plant extract, it is important to determine some of its physicochemical parameters. Several experimental models have been used, including the use of radionuclides. In Nuclear Medicine procedures that assist the diagnosis of diseases, technetium-99m (99mTc) is the most used radionuclide. Red blood cells labeled with 99mTc are among the various cellular structures that can be labeled with this radionuclide and used as a radiopharmaceutical. The labeling process involving 99mTc requires the presence of a reducing agent and the most used for this purpose is the stannous chloride (SnCl2). The drugs therapy, diet conditions and diseases can alter the labeling of blood constituents, as well the biodistribution of several radiopharmaceuticals. The exposure to vibrations generated in oscillating platform produces whole body vibration (WBV) exercise. The aim of this study was to characterize the preparation of an extract of <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, through physicochemical parameters, verify the effects of this natural product in radiolabeling of blood constituents and in association with vibration generated by platform on the Na99mTcO4 biodistribution, and in concentrations of some biomarkers. The extract of coriander had a pick absorbance at 480 nm. The coriander extract was inversely correlated with the concentration in electric conductivity. Was founded the highest value of pH at the lower concentration of the extract (0.5 mg/mL). There was no significant alteration on the labeling of blood constituents with 99mTc. The association between the coriander extract and vibration generated in platform with frequency of 12 Hz had effect in spleen, as observed in the fixation of the radiopharmaceutical in the organ and action in some organs altering the concentration of some biomarkers. In conclusion, physicochemical parameters can be useful to characterize the studied extract. Probably, the redox properties associated with the substances of this extract could be responsible by the absence of effect on the radiolabeling of blood constituents. The determination of the uptake of the radiopharmaceutical sodium pertechnetate in different organs permits to verify that extract of coriander alone was not capable in interfering on the biodistribution of the radiopharmaceutical. However, the treatment of the animals with vibration generated in the platform alters significantly the fixation of the sodium pertechnetate in the spleen and the concentrations of Cholesterol, triglyceride, CK and bilirubin.

Le présent travail rentre dans le cadre du projet Hubert-Curien Tassili (PHC) entre l’université de Mostaganem et l’université de Perpignan, c’est une thèse de doctorat en cotutelle qui a comme objectif la contribution à l’étude de la contamination des eaux et des sédiments de l’Oued Chéliff et de ses deux affluents Oued Rhiou et Oued Mina. Cette étude a été abordée par un prélèvement saisonnier réalisé pendant deux périodes distinctes période humide et période sèche au niveau de 15 stations le long des cours d’eau. La qualité des eaux et des sédiments des cours d’eau a été déterminée par l’analyse des paramètres physico-chimiques, des métaux et des traceurs fluorescents.Les résultats obtenus ont montré une forte contamination en conductivité, DCO, DBO5 pendant la période humide et en Cl- et MES pendant la période sèche. Les résultats des métaux ont montré des concentrations importantes en Al, Fe et Ni particulièrement au niveau de l’Oued Chéliff et son affluent Oued Rhiou en période sèche. Cependant, Oued Mina présente des valeurs élevées de Li et de Sr. Les concentrations de types tryptophane, tyrosine et indole montrent des valeurs élevées au niveau des stations de rejets. L’évaluation de la qualité des sédiments de l’Oued Chéliff a montré que l’Oued Chéliff et son affluent Oued Rhiou sont caractérisés par la présence de fortes concentrations de Al, Mn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Pb pendant les deux périodes.Cette étude nous a permis de déduire que la qualité de l’eau et des sédiments de l’Oued Chéliff et de ses deux affluents a été altérée par les activités anthropiques et les phénomènes naturels. / The present thesis was carried out in co-tutelle between University of Mostaganem (Algeria) and University of Perpignan Via Domitia (France), it was partially funded through a PHC TASSILI project (15MDU937). It aims to study the quality of waters and sediments of Cheliff river and its two important tributaries Oued Rhiou and Mina rivers. During this work, seasonal samplings were performed for both water and sediment in 15 different stations along the watercourses during wet and dry.In order to evaluate the water and sediment quality of watercourses, several parameters were analyzed: the physicochemical parameters, fluorescence amino acids and trace metals. The study reveals a significant organic contamination along the watercourses with high concentrations of conductivity, COD, BOD5 during the wet period and Cl-, TSM during the dry period. The results of trace metals showed high concentrations of Al, Fe and Ni, particularly along the Cheliff and Oued Rhiou rivers during the dry period. On the other hand, Mina river presented high concentrations of Sr and Li. The presence of tryptophan like, tyrosine like and indole like in water samples revealed the impact of untreated urban discharges rejected into watercourses. Another part of the work is devoted to assess the quality of sediments of Cheliff river and its tributaries. The results show that the Cheliff river and its tributary Oued Rhiou are characterized through the presence of high concentrations of Al, Mn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Pb, during wet and dry periods. The present study has shown that the Cheliff river and its tributaries were strongly impacted by anthropogenic pollution and natural phenomenon.

Surface water pollution is prevalent in numerous areas of central Roodepoort mainly due to gold mining activities. The surface water quality for the Bosmontspruit, Russell’s Stream and the New Canada Dam was assessed from October 2010 to March 2011. Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the water were determined for 8 monitoring points and the results obtained were compared with the In-stream water quality guidelines for the Klip River catchment and the South African Water Quality Guidelines. A trend noticed throughout the sampling period was the non-compliance in the levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and dissolved oxygen. The results indicated that concentrations of iron, aluminium, nickel, manganese and potassium were above the limit across the Bosmontspruit and Russell’s stream. There was also significant evidence of excessive faecal coliform and ammonium pollution in the Bosmontspruit. During the monitoring period it was noted that water from these streams were utilised for crop irrigation, bathing, livestock and human consumption and may pose a health hazard due to poor water quality. / Environmental Sciences / M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

OLIVEIRA, Aurelice Barbosa de. Caracterização físico-química, química e bioquímica do suco tropical de manga (Mangifera indica L.) não adoçado obtido pelo processo hot fill. 2006. 110 f. : Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Ceará, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Fortaleza-Ce, 2006 / Submitted by Nádja Goes (nmoraissoares@gmail.com) on 2016-06-01T12:11:36Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2006_dis_aboliveira.pdf: 464268 bytes, checksum: dfae11a628100cfbc737e4e4df8790a0 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Nádja Goes (nmoraissoares@gmail.com) on 2016-06-01T12:13:20Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2006_dis_aboliveira.pdf: 464268 bytes, checksum: dfae11a628100cfbc737e4e4df8790a0 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-01T12:13:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2006_dis_aboliveira.pdf: 464268 bytes, checksum: dfae11a628100cfbc737e4e4df8790a0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006 / The present work aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and chemical parameters and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activity on the processing stages and shelf life of the tropical non sweetened mango juice preserved by hot fill method. The samples were removed afterwards the pulp discharged, homogenation, pasteurization and the product in the end of the processing and after 55, 110 and 165 days of storage (28ºC ± 2ºC). Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (ºBrix), reducing and total sugar, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, anthocyanins and colour (L*, a* e b*) were analysed. The results showed that pH, total titratable acidity, total sugar content and carotenoids not have a statistical significance at a level of 5% along the storage time. It was observed a higher PPO activity during the studied processing stages and in the shelf life of the product, keeping oscillating in a general manner. The POD showed an increasing activity during the processing stages and keeping stable along the storage. In conclusion the physicochemical and chemical parameters for this product were within the limits established by the Brazilian legislation and the thermal treatment was not efficient to inactivate these enzymes probably due to the possible presence of isoforms with different thermo stability grades and/or isotypes renaturation. / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os parâmetros físico-químicos e químicos e a atividade da polifenoloxidase (PPO) e peroxidase (POD) nas etapas de processamento e durante a vida de prateleira do suco tropical de manga não adoçado envasado pelo processo hot fill. Foram retiradas amostras após as etapas de despolpa, homogeneização e pasteurização e do produto logo após o processamento e aos 55, 110 e 165 dias de armazenamento (28ºC ± 2ºC). A acidez total titulável, pH, sólidos solúveis totais (ºBrix), açúcares redutores e totais, ácido ascórbico, carotenóides, antocianinas e cor (L*, a* e b*) foram analisados. Os resultados apresentaram que o pH, a acidez total titulável, o conteúdo de açúcar total e carotenóides não apresentaram significância estatística ao nível de 5% durante o período de armazenagem. Foi observada uma maior atividade da PPO durante as etapas de processamento estudadas bem como na vida de prateleira do produto, de um modo geral mantendo-se oscilante. A POD apresentou atividade crescente nas etapas de processamento e em seguida mantendo-se constante durante o armazenamento. Conclui-se que os parâmetros físico-químicos e químicos para esse produto encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela Legislação Brasileira e o tratamento térmico não se apresentou eficiente para a inativação dessas enzimas, devido possivelmente a presença de isoformas com diferentes graus de termoestabilidade e/ou renaturação de isotipos.

<i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, conhecido popularmente como coentro, é um vegetal usado na alimentação humana. Também é utilizado como planta medicinal para tratamento de diabetes, complicações gastrintestinais, e como um antiedêmico, antisséptico e emenagogo. Em investigações acerca dos efeitos do extrato de plantas, é importante a determinação de alguns parâmetros físico-químicos. Diversos modelos experimentais têm sido usados, inclusive com o emprego de radionuclídeos. Em procedimentos da Medicina Nuclear que auxiliam o diagnóstico de doenças, o tecnécio-99m (99mTc) é o radionuclídeo mais utilizado. Hemácias marcadas com 99mTc estão entre as várias estruturas celulares que podem ser marcadas com este radionuclídeo e usadas como radiofármaco. Para a marcação com 99mTc é necessária a presença de um agente redutor, e o mais utilizado é o cloreto estanoso (SnCl2). As terapias com drogas e condições de dieta além de doenças podem alterar a marcação de constituintes sanguíneos, bem como a biodistribuição de diferentes radiofármacos. A exposição às vibrações geradas por plataforma oscilatória produz exercícios de corpo inteiro. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a preparação de um extrato do <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, através de parâmetros físico-químicos, verificar os efeitos desse produto natural na radiomarcação de constituintes sanguíneos e em associação à vibração gerada pela plataforma na biodistribuição de Na99mTcO4 e na concentração de alguns biomarcadores. O extrato de coentro teve a o pico de absorbância em 480 nm. O extrato de coentro foi inversamente correlacionado com a concentração na condutividade elétrica. Foi encontrado o maior valor de pH na menor concentração do extrato (0,5 mg/mL). Não houve uma alteração significativa na marcação de constituintes sanguíneos com 99mTc. E a associação do extrato de coentro e vibração gerada por plataforma com frequência de 12 Hz teve efeito no baço, como observado na fixação do radiofármaco nesse órgão e ação em alguns órgãos alternando a concentração de alguns biomarcadores. Em conclusão, parâmetros físico-químicos podem ser úteis para caracterizar o extrato estudado. Provavelmente, as propriedades redox associadas com substâncias desse extrato podem ser os responsáveis pela ausência do efeito na radiomarcação de constituintes sanguíneos. A determinação da captação do Na99mTcO4 em diferentes órgãos permite verificar que o extrato de coentro sozinho não foi capaz de interferir na biodistribuição do radiofármaco. Contudo o tratamento de animais com vibração gerada pela plataforma alterou significativamente a fixação do pertecnetato de sódio no baço e a concentração do colesterol, triglicerídeo, CK e bilirrubina. / <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, popularly known as coriander, is a vegetable used in human alimentation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of diabetes, gastrointestinal complications, and as an antiedemic, antiseptic and emenagogue. In the investigations about the effects of a plant extract, it is important to determine some of its physicochemical parameters. Several experimental models have been used, including the use of radionuclides. In Nuclear Medicine procedures that assist the diagnosis of diseases, technetium-99m (99mTc) is the most used radionuclide. Red blood cells labeled with 99mTc are among the various cellular structures that can be labeled with this radionuclide and used as a radiopharmaceutical. The labeling process involving 99mTc requires the presence of a reducing agent and the most used for this purpose is the stannous chloride (SnCl2). The drugs therapy, diet conditions and diseases can alter the labeling of blood constituents, as well the biodistribution of several radiopharmaceuticals. The exposure to vibrations generated in oscillating platform produces whole body vibration (WBV) exercise. The aim of this study was to characterize the preparation of an extract of <i>Coriandrum sativum</i>, through physicochemical parameters, verify the effects of this natural product in radiolabeling of blood constituents and in association with vibration generated by platform on the Na99mTcO4 biodistribution, and in concentrations of some biomarkers. The extract of coriander had a pick absorbance at 480 nm. The coriander extract was inversely correlated with the concentration in electric conductivity. Was founded the highest value of pH at the lower concentration of the extract (0.5 mg/mL). There was no significant alteration on the labeling of blood constituents with 99mTc. The association between the coriander extract and vibration generated in platform with frequency of 12 Hz had effect in spleen, as observed in the fixation of the radiopharmaceutical in the organ and action in some organs altering the concentration of some biomarkers. In conclusion, physicochemical parameters can be useful to characterize the studied extract. Probably, the redox properties associated with the substances of this extract could be responsible by the absence of effect on the radiolabeling of blood constituents. The determination of the uptake of the radiopharmaceutical sodium pertechnetate in different organs permits to verify that extract of coriander alone was not capable in interfering on the biodistribution of the radiopharmaceutical. However, the treatment of the animals with vibration generated in the platform alters significantly the fixation of the sodium pertechnetate in the spleen and the concentrations of Cholesterol, triglyceride, CK and bilirubin.

FundaÃÃo Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientifico e TecnolÃgico / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos e a atividade da polifenoloxidase (PPO) e peroxidase (POD) nas etapas de processamento e durante a vida de prateleira do suco tropical de manga nÃo adoÃado envasado pelo processo hot fill. Foram retiradas amostras apÃs as etapas de despolpa, homogeneizaÃÃo e pasteurizaÃÃo e do produto logo apÃs o processamento e aos 55, 110 e 165 dias de armazenamento (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). A acidez total titulÃvel, pH, sÃlidos solÃveis totais (ÂBrix), aÃÃcares redutores e totais, Ãcido ascÃrbico, carotenÃides, antocianinas e cor (L*, a* e b*) foram analisados. Os resultados apresentaram que o pH, a acidez total titulÃvel, o conteÃdo de aÃÃcar total e carotenÃides nÃo apresentaram significÃncia estatÃstica ao nÃvel de 5% durante o perÃodo de armazenagem. Foi observada uma maior atividade da PPO durante as etapas de processamento estudadas bem como na vida de prateleira do produto, de um modo geral mantendo-se oscilante. A POD apresentou atividade crescente nas etapas de processamento e em seguida mantendo-se constante durante o armazenamento. Conclui-se que os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos para esse produto encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela LegislaÃÃo Brasileira e o tratamento tÃrmico nÃo se apresentou eficiente para a inativaÃÃo dessas enzimas, devido possivelmente a presenÃa de isoformas com diferentes graus de termoestabilidade e/ou renaturaÃÃo de isotipos. / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos e a atividade da polifenoloxidase (PPO) e peroxidase (POD) nas etapas de processamento e durante a vida de prateleira do suco tropical de manga nÃo adoÃado envasado pelo processo hot fill. Foram retiradas amostras apÃs as etapas de despolpa, homogeneizaÃÃo e pasteurizaÃÃo e do produto logo apÃs o processamento e aos 55, 110 e 165 dias de armazenamento (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). A acidez total titulÃvel, pH, sÃlidos solÃveis totais (ÂBrix), aÃÃcares redutores e totais, Ãcido ascÃrbico, carotenÃides, antocianinas e cor (L*, a* e b*) foram analisados. Os resultados apresentaram que o pH, a acidez total titulÃvel, o conteÃdo de aÃÃcar total e carotenÃides nÃo apresentaram significÃncia estatÃstica ao nÃvel de 5% durante o perÃodo de armazenagem. Foi observada uma maior atividade da PPO durante as etapas de processamento estudadas bem como na vida de prateleira do produto, de um modo geral mantendo-se oscilante. A POD apresentou atividade crescente nas etapas de processamento e em seguida mantendo-se constante durante o armazenamento. Conclui-se que os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos para esse produto encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela LegislaÃÃo Brasileira e o tratamento tÃrmico nÃo se apresentou eficiente para a inativaÃÃo dessas enzimas, devido possivelmente a presenÃa de isoformas com diferentes graus de termoestabilidade e/ou renaturaÃÃo de isotipos. / The present work aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and chemical parameters and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activity on the processing stages and shelf life of the tropical non sweetened mango juice preserved by hot fill method. The samples were removed afterwards the pulp discharged, homogenation, pasteurization and the product in the end of the processing and after 55, 110 and 165 days of storage (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (ÂBrix), reducing and total sugar, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, anthocyanins and colour (L*, a* e b*) were analysed. The results showed that pH, total titratable acidity, total sugar content and carotenoids not have a statistical significance at a level of 5% along the storage time. It was observed a higher PPO activity during the studied processing stages and in the shelf life of the product, keeping oscillating in a general manner. The POD showed an increasing activity during the processing stages and keeping stable along the storage. In conclusion the physicochemical and chemical parameters for this product were within the limits established by the Brazilian legislation and the thermal treatment was not efficient to inactivate these enzymes probably due to the possible presence of isoforms with different thermo stability grades and/or isotypes renaturation. / The present work aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and chemical parameters and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activity on the processing stages and shelf life of the tropical non sweetened mango juice preserved by hot fill method. The samples were removed afterwards the pulp discharged, homogenation, pasteurization and the product in the end of the processing and after 55, 110 and 165 days of storage (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (ÂBrix), reducing and total sugar, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, anthocyanins and colour (L*, a* e b*) were analysed. The results showed that pH, total titratable acidity, total sugar content and carotenoids not have a statistical significance at a level of 5% along the storage time. It was observed a higher PPO activity during the studied processing stages and in the shelf life of the product, keeping oscillating in a general manner. The POD showed an increasing activity during the processing stages and keeping stable along the storage. In conclusion the physicochemical and chemical parameters for this product were within the limits established by the Brazilian legislation and the thermal treatment was not efficient to inactivate these enzymes probably due to the possible presence of isoforms with different thermo stability grades and/or isotypes renaturation.

FundaÃÃo Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientifico e TecnolÃgico / O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos e a atividade da polifenoloxidase (PPO) e peroxidase (POD) nas etapas de processamento e durante a vida de prateleira do suco tropical de manga nÃo adoÃado envasado pelo processo hot fill. Foram retiradas amostras apÃs as etapas de despolpa, homogeneizaÃÃo e pasteurizaÃÃo e do produto logo apÃs o processamento e aos 55, 110 e 165 dias de armazenamento (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). A acidez total titulÃvel, pH, sÃlidos solÃveis totais (ÂBrix), aÃÃcares redutores e totais, Ãcido ascÃrbico, carotenÃides, antocianinas e cor (L*, a* e b*) foram analisados. Os resultados apresentaram que o pH, a acidez total titulÃvel, o conteÃdo de aÃÃcar total e carotenÃides nÃo apresentaram significÃncia estatÃstica ao nÃvel de 5% durante o perÃodo de armazenagem. Foi observada uma maior atividade da PPO durante as etapas de processamento estudadas bem como na vida de prateleira do produto, de um modo geral mantendo-se oscilante. A POD apresentou atividade crescente nas etapas de processamento e em seguida mantendo-se constante durante o armazenamento. Conclui-se que os parÃmetros fÃsico-quÃmicos e quÃmicos para esse produto encontram-se dentro dos limites estabelecidos pela LegislaÃÃo Brasileira e o tratamento tÃrmico nÃo se apresentou eficiente para a inativaÃÃo dessas enzimas, devido possivelmente a presenÃa de isoformas com diferentes graus de termoestabilidade e/ou renaturaÃÃo de isotipos. / The present work aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and chemical parameters and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activity on the processing stages and shelf life of the tropical non sweetened mango juice preserved by hot fill method. The samples were removed afterwards the pulp discharged, homogenation, pasteurization and the product in the end of the processing and after 55, 110 and 165 days of storage (28ÂC Â 2ÂC). Total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (ÂBrix), reducing and total sugar, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, anthocyanins and colour (L*, a* e b*) were analysed. The results showed that pH, total titratable acidity, total sugar content and carotenoids not have a statistical significance at a level of 5% along the storage time. It was observed a higher PPO activity during the studied processing stages and in the shelf life of the product, keeping oscillating in a general manner. The POD showed an increasing activity during the processing stages and keeping stable along the storage. In conclusion the physicochemical and chemical parameters for this product were within the limits established by the Brazilian legislation and the thermal treatment was not efficient to inactivate these enzymes probably due to the possible presence of isoforms with different thermo stability grades and/or isotypes renaturation.

Η παρούσα διδακτορική διατριβή εστιάστηκε στη μελέτη των σημαντικότερων οικολογικών και βιολογικών παραμέτρων του ζωοπλαγκτού των λιμνών Αμβρακίας, Λυσιμαχείας και Οζερός. Στόχος της μελέτης αυτής είναι η καλύτερη κατανόηση του οικολογικού ρόλου που διαδραματίζουν οι ζωοπλαγκτικές βιοκοινωνίες στα λιμναία οικοσυστήματα στην περιοχή της Δυτικής Ελλάδας, καθώς και η αποτύπωση της σημερινής κατάστασης στην οποία βρίσκονται. Πραγματοποιήθηκαν μηνιαίες δειγματοληψίες κατά την περίοδο Σεπτέμβριος 2006-Αύγουστος 2008 στη λίμνη Αμβρακία και αντίστοιχα κατά την περίοδο Ιούνιος 2009-Μάιος 2010 στις λίμνες Λυσιμαχεία και Οζερός. Σε κάθε λίμνη γινόταν συλλογή δειγμάτων ζωοπλαγκτού, in situ καταγραφή των βασικών φυσικοχημικών παραμέτρων των υδάτων και συλλογή δειγμάτων νερού για τον προσδιορισμό της συγκέντρωσης των κυριότερων θρεπτικών στοιχείων και της χλωροφύλλης-α. Η Αμβρακία είναι μια θειικού τύπου λίμνη με υψηλή αγωγιμότητα. Χαρακτηρίζεται ως θερμή μονομικτική και κατά την περίοδο της θερμοστρωμάτωσης στο υπολίμνιο παρατηρείται ανάπτυξη υποξικών/ανοξικών συνθηκών. Οι λίμνες Λυσιμαχεία και Οζερός δεν εμφάνισαν φαινόμενα θερμοστρωμάτωσης, διατηρούν ικανοποιητικά επίπεδα οξυγόνωσης στην υδάτινη στήλη τους και παρουσιάζουν αρκετά χαμηλές τιμές διαφάνειας. Σύμφωνα με τις τιμές του δείκτη τροφικότητας του Carlson, η λίμνη Αμβρακία χαρακτηρίζεται ως μεσότροφη, η λίμνη Οζερός ως μεσο-εύτροφη και η λίμνη Λυσιμαχεία ως εύτροφη. Στη λίμνη Αμβρακία αναγνωρίστηκαν συνολικά 33 ζωοπλαγκτικά taxa, στη λίμνη Λυσιμαχεία 36 και στη λίμνη Οζερός 25. Λαμβάνοντας υπ’ όψιν τις μέσες τιμές αφθονίας του ζωοπλαγκτού στις τρεις λίμνες, η Αμβρακία (83,6-442,7 ind/l) προσεγγίζει καλύτερα τα χαρακτηριστικά ζωοπλαγκτικών βιοκοινωνιών που συναντώνται σε μεσότροφα οικοσυστήματα, ενώ ο Οζερός (59,4-818 ind/l) και ιδιαίτερα η Λυσιμαχεία (147,9-4449,3 ind/l) σε εύτροφα. Η εποχική διακύμανση της συνολικής αφθονίας του ζωοπλαγκτού των λιμνών, χαρακτηρίζεται από τη χαμηλή αφθονία των ειδών κατά τη χειμερινή περίοδο και τη σταδιακή αύξησή τους κατά την εαρινή. Στη βαθιά λίμνη Αμβρακία, η συντριπτική πλειοψηφία του ζωοπλαγκτού βρέθηκε συγκεντρωμένη στο στρώμα των 0-20 m. Το θερμοκλινές φάνηκε να ασκεί σημαντική επίδραση στον κατακόρυφο διαχωρισμό ειδών και οντογενετικών σταδίων. Η διερεύνηση της επίδρασης των περιβαλλοντικών παραμέτρων στην αφθονία και διακύμανση του ζωοπλαγκτού των τριών λιμνών έδειξε πως ο κύριος παράγοντας που φαίνεται να επηρεάζει τα περισσότερα ζωοπλαγκτικά είδη είναι η θερμοκρασία. / The present PhD thesis focused on the study of the main ecological and biological aspects of the zooplankton community in lakes Amvrakia, Lysimachia and Ozeros. The aim of this study is the better understanding of zooplankton’s ecological role in lake ecosystems of Western Greece. For the investigation of the zooplankton community in lakes, zooplankton samples were collected on a monthly basis in Lake Amvrakia during the period September 2006-August 2008 and in lakes Lysimachia and Ozeros during the period June 2009-May 2010. Additionally, for the assessment of water quality in lakes, water samplings were conducted at the same period in order to estimate the concentration of nutrients and chlorophyll-a, while the water’s basic physicochemical parameters were recorded in situ. Lake Amvrakia, which belongs to the sulphate type, exhibits high conductivity values. The lake is characterized as a warm monomictic lake. The main characteristic in the vertical axis was the depletion of oxygen in the deeper hypolimnion, where anoxic conditions prevail, especially at the end of the stratification period. Lakes Lysimachia and Ozeros maintained satisfactory levels of oxygenation in their water column and no thermal stratification was observed. Both lakes exhibited low transparency values. According to Carlson's Trophic State Index (TSI), Lake Amvrakia is characterized as mesotrophic, Lake Ozeros as meso-eutrophic and Lake Lysimachia as eutrophic. The zooplankton sampling in Lake Amvrakia revealed 33 zooplankton taxa, in Lake Lysimachia 36 and in Lake Ozeros 25. Considering the mean integrated abundance of the total zooplankton in the three lakes, Amvrakia (83.6-442.7 ind/l) exhibited the main characteristics of a mesotrophic ecosystem, while Ozeros (59.4-818 ind/l) and especially Lysimachia (147.9-4449.3 ind/l) of eutrophic lakes. The seasonal variation of the total abundance of zooplankton of lakes characterized by low species abundance in winter and a gradually increase during the spring period. The investigation of the zooplankton vertical distribution in the deep lake Amvrakia showed that the vast majority of species was concentrated in the layer of 0-20 m. The development of the thermocline layer had a significant effect on the vertical separation between species, as well as between ontogenetic stages. The water temperature seemed to have the most important influence on the temporal variation of most of the zooplankton taxa in lakes Amvrakia, Lysimachia and Ozeros.