Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-03T11:52:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2014-06-06Bitstream added on 2015-03-03T12:06:55Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 000804740.pdf: 427264 bytes, checksum: a59271f661e7ce490375621680ab8a3e (MD5) / A microalga A. gracilis é conhecida pela sua capacidade de ser usada em nutrição de organismos aquáticos. Alguns estudos relatam que a adição de vitamina junto ao meio de cultura promove uma melhora nas condições do cultivo. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o desempenho da microalga Chlorophyceae, Ankistrodesmus gracilis, em condições controladas em três diferentes meios de cultura, sendo um comercial (CHU12) e dois alternativos (NPK (20:5:20) e Macrófita + NPK) durante o período de 28 dias de cultivo para cada meio. O experimento foi realizado em recipientes de 13L durante 28 dias, com luminosidade constante de 60 ?mol m-2 s-1 e para cada recipiente foram adicionados 20 mg de vitamina do complexo B. No meio CHU12 apresentou densidade celular máxima de 25,6 x 105 cel mL-1 e nos meios NPK e M+NPK foi de 25,5 e 24,2 x 105 cel mL-1 , respectivamente. As quantidades de lipídios obtidas no presente estudo foram, para o meio NPK o valor médio foi de 12,68% do peso seco e para os meios M + NPK e CHU12 os valores obtidos foram 9,85 e 2,82% do peso seco respectivamente. Em relação às proteínas a microalga A. gracilis apresentou valores significativos comprovando assim o seu grande potencial como nutriente na alimentação de organismos aquáticos, foram obtidos para o meio NPK valores de 41,26% do peso seco, e para os meios M + NPK e CHU12 valores de 37,71 e 31,76% do peso seco respectivamente. Através dos dados obtidos neste estudo, pode-se concluir que a utilização dos meios de cultura alternativos NPK (20:5:20) e macrófita + NPK apresentaram resultados satisfatórios no crescimento e desenvolvimento da microalga A. gracilis. Em relação à nutrição de organismos aquáticos pode ser uma grande ferramenta como alimento natural / The microalgae A. gracilis is known for its ability to be used in nutrition of aquatic organisms. Some studies report that the addition of vitamin on the culture medium promotes an improvement in the conditions of cultivation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of microalgae Chlorophyceae, Ankistrodesmus gracilis, under controlled conditions in three different culture media, being a commercial (CHU12) and two alternatives (NPK (20:5:20) and Macrophyte+NPK) during the period of 28 days of cultivation for each half. The experiment was accomplished in 13L containers during 28 days, with constant brightness of 60 ?mol m-2 s-1 and for each container were added 20 mg of vitamin B complex. In the middle CHU12 has maximum cell density 25,6 x 105 cel mL-1 and NPK and M+NPK media was 25,5 and 24,2 x 105 cel mL-1, respectively. The quantities of lipid obtained in this study were, in the middle the average value was NPK 12,68% of the dry weight and the means M + NPK and the values obtained CHU12 were 9,85 and 2,82% of the dry weight respectively. In relation to protein microalgae A. gracilis presented significant values proving so its great potential as a nutrient in the feeding of aquatic organisms, were obtained for the NPK values of 41,26% of dry weight, and for the means CHU12 37,71 values and M+NPK and 31,76% of the dry weight respectively. Through the data obtained in this study, it can be concluded that the use of alternative culture media NPK (20:5:20) and macrophyte + NPK presented satisfactory results in the growth and development of microalgae A. gracilis. In relation to the nutrition of aquatic organisms can be a great tool as health food

Orientador: Ivanise Guilherme Branco / Banca: Eliana Janet Sanjinez Argandoña / Banca: Cássia Roberta Malacrida Mayer / Resumo: No Brasil, há uma grande biodiversidade de espécies de algas lóticas, Dentre as mais conhecida, encontradas em rios e riachos da região sudeste do estado de São Paulo destaca-se a Oedogonium sp. e a Nitella microcarpa var. wrightii., dois gêneros de algas verdes. Entretanto, estudos de caracterização química de extratos destas algas ainda são inexistentes. Por esse motivo destaca-se a importância deste trabalho, o qual encontra-se subdivido em dois estudos. O primeiro teve por objetivo avaliar e quantificar compostos fenólicos e capacidade antioxidade de extratos de diferentes solventes da alga Oedogonium sp. Utilizou-se um delineamento experimental de mistura para determinar a influência dos solventes e verificou-se qual desses apresentou melhor rendimento na extração desses compostos da alga em pó. O segundo estudo teve por objetivo realizar a caracterização de duas macroalgas verdes: Nitella microcarpa var. wrightii, e Oedogonium sp., através da obtenção de um extrato, com o melhor sistema de solventes obtidos no primeiro estudo. Desta forma, foi possível quantificar quanto a presença de minerais, flavonoides, umidade, carotenoides, compostos fenólicos e capacidade antioxidante. No primeiro estudo, os resultados sugeriram que a mistura acetona-etanol apresentou melhor rendimento de extração tanto para compostos fenólicos como à capacidade antioxidante. No segundo estudo, a alga Oedogonium sp. destacou-se por apresentar uma grande quantidade de carotenoides totais. Já a e... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: In Brazil, there is a great biodiversity of lotic algae species. Among the most well known species found in rivers and streams in the southeast region of the state of São Paulo is Oedogonium sp. and Nitella microcarpa var. Wrightii., Two genus of green algae. However, studies of chemical characterization of extracts of these algae are still non existent. For this reason the importance of this work is highlighted, which is subdivided in two studies. The first one had the objective to evaluate and quantify phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of extracts of different solvents of the algae Oedogonium sp. An experimental design of the mixture was used to determine the influence of the solvents and it was verified which of them presented better yield in the extraction of these compounds from the powdered seaweed. The second study aimed to characterize two green macroalgae: Nitella microcarpa var. Wrightii, and Oedogonium sp., by obtaining an extract, with the best solvent system obtained in the first study. In this way, it was possible to quantify the presence of minerals, flavonoids, moisture, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. In the first study, the results suggested that the acetone-ethanol-water mixture had a better extraction yield for both phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. In the second study, the alga Oedogonium sp. was characterized by a large amount of total carotenoids. The other alga, of the species Nitella microcarpa var... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

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The literature on the effects of phytohormone on algae is clouded with contradictory reports. Reports have been published which substantiate and deny the effects of phytohormones in enhancing the growth and developmental processes in algae. The overall aim of this study was to investigate the response, if any, of the phytohormones indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), gibberellic acid A3 (GA) and kinetin on the physiology of the green alga, Scenedesmus quadricauda. Results obtained for the uptake of 14^C-IAA an(j l4C-kinetin by Scenedesmus strongly support the presumption that the alga does not absorb the hormones. The retention of the phytohormones by the alga is due to adsorption, and is independent of hormone concentration. Most of the label was adsorbed by the outer pectic layers of the cell wall.

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Microorganisms attachment to the surfaces located in the marine water has become a significant problem. Historically, the antifouling properties of the coatings were achieved by using biocides, which had a negative consequence to the marine environment. Currently, alternative environmental friendly methods are required. This thesis aimed to investigate and produce the antifouling coatings that can be used as potential candidates in the marine industry. In this study, a range of novel polymer nanocomposite coatings was fabricated via the method of solvent and tested based on the strategy of microbial adhesion. The composition of the coatings mainly contains polidimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and different nanomaterials. The coatings applied on glass substrate were characterised using X-ray spectroscopy (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurements, inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). In biofouling assays, attachment of bacteria B. Subtilis and three marine microalgae (Skeletonema sp., Amphora sp., D. Salina) was investigated in laboratory scale. The obtained results suggested that small amount of nanoparticles in the polymer matrix can improve the antifouling settlement behaviour of the coatings. All microalgae attached more on PDMS/SiO2 and control surfaces (glass and PDMS) compared to the coatings containing multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and sodium bismuth titanate (NBT). The influence of contact time, surface roughness and surface wettability was also studied. The microbial attachment varied significantly with respect to contact time and surface properties. There was no obvious evidence showing that the wetting properties and the roughness of the coatings have an effect on growth ... [cont.].

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2007-04-16Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:55:57Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 fioresi_tb_me_jabo.pdf: 1222534 bytes, checksum: 8a60817f69089bec8947b5422404e7c7 (MD5) / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Um dos fatores importantes na criacao de larvas de peixes e o uso de alimento natural, tal como o fitoplancton, o qual pode ser cultivado em instalacoes especiais, a baixo custo com alto valor nutricional e elevada taxa de crescimento. Muitos fatores afetam o cultivo de algas como luz, nutrientes, temperatura e pH, sendo esses fatores complexos e dificeis de serem analisados separadamente, principalmente, as interacoes entre incidencia de luz e limitacao de nutrientes. Entretanto, a restricao a luz e mais impactante do que a limitacao de nutrientes, desde que a luz afeta diretamente a utilizacao dos compostos disponiveis no meio de cultura. Estudos tem sido enfatizados focalizando o cultivo de algas para a producao de alimento, utilizando-se meios alternativos como forma de baratear o custo de producao. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar e comparar o efeito do esterco suino no desenvolvimento de Ankistrodesmus gracilis, cultivada em laboratorio em dois meios: com esterco gin natura e esterco biodigerido. O experimento foi realizado no periodo de 22 dias nos volumes, de 2L e 250L, analisando a biologia, valor nutricional e a qualidade da agua do meio de cultura. Biovolume, teor de cinzas, comprimento total e concentracao de lipideos foram significativos (p<0,05) entre os volumes cultivados. O teor de proteina nao foi significativo (p>0,05) somente no meio com esterco biodigerido. As maiores densidades de A. gracilis foram observadas no volume de 2L, tendo a amostra cultivada em meio com esterco biodigerido ao longo do experimento maior densidade, com o pico ao redor do 5o dia, 6,2 x 107 celulas.ml-1. Ortofosfato, pH, alcalinidade, oxigenio dissolvido e temperatura da agua nao foram significativos (p>0,05) entre volumes e o nitrito nao foi detectado... / One of the most important factors in successfully fish rearing is probably the use of natural feed, such as phytoplankton, which may be grown in specially designed installations. So that high nutritional algae could be produced at low cost it is important to reach light production of algae and high growing rate. Many factors affect algae culture growth such as light, nutrients, temperature and pH since they directly involve algae density interactions between light incidence and limitation of nutrients are very complex and the effect of factor can not be analyzed separately. However, light restriction caused more impact than limiting of nutrients, since energy affected directly the utilization of the compounds available in the medium. Several studies focus on the culture of algae for food production through alternative methods to lower production costs. The effect of swine manure fertilization in the development of Ankistrodesmus gracilis was mensured on two medium: in natura and biodigested, during 22 days, in two volumes, 2L and 250L. The biology, nutritional value and water quality of culture medium were analyzed. Biovolume, ash rate, total length and lipids were higher (p<0.05) between treatments. Protein rate was different (p>0.05) only in the biodigested treatment. Highest A. gracilis densities were reported in 2L throughout the experiment the biodigested treatment had the highest density, 6.2 x 107 cells.ml-1, on the 5th day. Orthophosphate, pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen and water temperature were only different (p<0.05) between volumes. Nitrite, however, was not reported in the 2L volume treatment. Significant differences (p<0.05) between media were only reported for DBO5. Light demand was also... (Complete abstract, click electronic access below)

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