A microencapsulation-based technology platform for effective delivery of multiple micronutrients for food fortification has been developed. The technology, consisting of extrusion agglomeration followed by encapsulation through surface coating, has been successfully tested on three size scales in typical staple foods: as a surface treatment on salt and sugar, on 20-100µm scale; in salt on a 300-1200 μm scale; and on reconstituted rice on the 5-10 mm scale. The process results in effective delivery systems for one or more active ingredients with organoleptic properties that are unnoticeable to the average consumer. Particularly, salt double fortified with iodine and iron using the microencapsulated ferrous fumarate premix made by the extrusion-based agglomeration process had acceptable sensory properties and stability when stored at 40oC and 60% relative humidity (RH) for up to a year. In these tests >85% of iodine and >90% of ferrous iron were retained. Reconstituted Ultra Rice® grains made by extrusion stabilized by internal gelation has resulted in improved grain integrity and a much simplified process, compared to the original, patented surface crosslinking technique. The most effective internal gelation system is composed of alginate, calcium sulphate (CaSO4), and sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) at a best ratio of 3%:3%:0.6% (w/w). It is feasible to incorporate folic acid into the existing fortification programs using the technology platform developed in this study. The results indicate that the potential interactions of folic acid with other added micronutrients or with the food vehicles could be prevented by incorporating folic acid as a premix made by the extrusion-based technology. Virtually no folic acid was lost after 9 months storage at 40oC and 60% RH when the folic acid premix was added into salt or sugar samples. The technical feasibility of the microencapsulation-based technology platform has been successfully demonstrated for micronutrient delivery in food vehicles of different size ranges, resulting in fortified staple foods with desired physical, chemical, nutritional, and organoleptic properties. The technology should be adaptable to formulating customized delivery systems of active ingredients for broader applications, and promises to bring immediate benefits in combatting micronutrient deficiencies, that will have far reaching effects in health and social development.

A microencapsulation-based technology platform for effective delivery of multiple micronutrients for food fortification has been developed. The technology, consisting of extrusion agglomeration followed by encapsulation through surface coating, has been successfully tested on three size scales in typical staple foods: as a surface treatment on salt and sugar, on 20-100µm scale; in salt on a 300-1200 μm scale; and on reconstituted rice on the 5-10 mm scale. The process results in effective delivery systems for one or more active ingredients with organoleptic properties that are unnoticeable to the average consumer. Particularly, salt double fortified with iodine and iron using the microencapsulated ferrous fumarate premix made by the extrusion-based agglomeration process had acceptable sensory properties and stability when stored at 40oC and 60% relative humidity (RH) for up to a year. In these tests >85% of iodine and >90% of ferrous iron were retained. Reconstituted Ultra Rice® grains made by extrusion stabilized by internal gelation has resulted in improved grain integrity and a much simplified process, compared to the original, patented surface crosslinking technique. The most effective internal gelation system is composed of alginate, calcium sulphate (CaSO4), and sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) at a best ratio of 3%:3%:0.6% (w/w). It is feasible to incorporate folic acid into the existing fortification programs using the technology platform developed in this study. The results indicate that the potential interactions of folic acid with other added micronutrients or with the food vehicles could be prevented by incorporating folic acid as a premix made by the extrusion-based technology. Virtually no folic acid was lost after 9 months storage at 40oC and 60% RH when the folic acid premix was added into salt or sugar samples. The technical feasibility of the microencapsulation-based technology platform has been successfully demonstrated for micronutrient delivery in food vehicles of different size ranges, resulting in fortified staple foods with desired physical, chemical, nutritional, and organoleptic properties. The technology should be adaptable to formulating customized delivery systems of active ingredients for broader applications, and promises to bring immediate benefits in combatting micronutrient deficiencies, that will have far reaching effects in health and social development.

Anxiety disorder can negatively affect many areas of a child’s life, including social and academic development, and increase the risk of mental health problems in adolescence and adulthood. Although psychotherapy is an effective treatment for children with anxiety, it is not widely available, while psychiatric medications are recommended for use in only the most severe cases. For these reasons, investigation into other possible treatments for problems with anxiety is necessary. The present study examined the effect of a broad-based micronutrient formula called EMPowerplus (EMP+) on children suffering from elevated levels of anxiety, following a multiple baseline design. The final sample comprised 14 participants, aged between eight and 12 years, who were randomised into one of three baseline groups, ranging from one to three weeks in length. Following the baseline period, participants took part in an open-label trial of EMP+ for eight weeks, after which a three-month follow-up was conducted. Although there was a trend toward a decrease in symptom severity over the baseline period, there was a much greater decline in symptoms during the intervention phase. Modified Brinley plots revealed decreases in anxiety and improvements in overall functioning for 10 out of 11 participants who completed the intervention. A comparison of group means confirmed statistically significant change between baseline and end of trial, while gains were maintained over the follow-up period. Furthermore, those participants who were compliant with the intervention tended to improve more than participants who were not compliant and side effects were generally mild and transient. This study provides evidence for the potential of micronutrient interventions in effectively treating anxiety in children. It also opens the door for future research utilising placebo-controlled designs, as well as comparisons to other conventional treatments.

Thesis (Dr. P.H.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007. / Title from first page of PDF file (viewed Oct 31, 2007). Includes bibliographical references.

A produtividade de uma lavoura de soja representa apenas, aproximadamente, 20% do potencial genético. Dessa forma, a exploração das características genéticas tem sido alvo dos pesquisadores para incrementar a produtividade da cultura. Dentro disso, a potencialização fisiológica pela aplicação de estimulantes biológicos, desde a germinação das sementes até a fase reprodutiva da cultura, tem sido uma das principais estratégias adotadas. Visando um aporte à pesquisa nas respostas fisiológicas da cultura, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos fisiológicos do tratamento de sementes e aplicações foliares de micronutrientes, hormônios e aminoácidos e o quanto estes representam na produção em sistemas de alta produtividade. Foram realizados dois experimentos, sendo um em casa de vegetação (condições parcialmente controladas) (Experimento I) e outro a campo (Experimento II) no Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas (UNIPAM), Patos de Minas-MG, durante o período de janeiro a maio de 2013. Foram realizadas avaliações bioquímicas (atividade das enzimas nitrato redutase, urease, catalase, peroxidase e superóxido dismutase, peroxidação de lipídios e teor de prolina), fisiológicas (fotossíntese liquida) e fenométricas (emergência, índice de velocidade emergência, valor SPAD, taxa de crescimento de raiz, caule e folha, massa de matéria seca total e área foliar), além do número de vagens e da produtividade. Para o primeiro experimento, foram utilizados quatro tratamentos de sementes (controle; micronutrientes - Zn, Mn, B, Mo, Ni e Co; hormônios - ácido indol butírico, ácido giberélico e cinetina; e aminoácidos - ácido glutâmico, arginina, glicina, metionina e cisteína) com seis repetições em delineamento inteiramente casualizado. No segundo experimento, foram utilizados seis tratamentos de semente (controle; micronutrientes; hormônios; aminoácidos; micronutrientes e hormônios; e micronutrientes e aminoácidos) em dois sistemas de manejo: sistema convencional e sistema para produtividade potencial, com utilização de redutor de crescimento e aplicações periódicas de organominerais via foliar (doze tratamentos com quatro repetições em delineamento em blocos ao acaso). Com base nos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que: (i) o tratamento de sementes com micronutrientes potencializa a assimilação de nitrogênio e a fotossíntese líquida, e incrementa o teor de clorofila (valor Spad) e taxa de crescimento de plantas de soja; (ii) a utilização de aminoácidos ou hormônios reduz o nível de estresse das plantas durante o período inicial de crescimento e aumenta a produção de massa de matéria seca; (iii) o tratamento de sementes com micronutrientes, hormônios ou aminoácidos incrementa o teor de clorofila (valor Spad), (iv) o sistema para produtividade potencial potencializa a atividade fisiológica das plantas e, consequentemente, aumenta o número de vagens por planta e a produtividade em relação ao sistema convencional; (v) em sistema para produtividade potencial, o tratamento de sementes com micronutrientes é o mais responsivo (aumento de produtividade em 18,5%), e (vi) no sistema convencional, o tratamento com micronutrientes e aminoácidos aumenta a produtividade em 80%. / The actual soybean productivity represents about 20% of genetic potential. Thus, the exploitation of genetic characteristics has been targeted by researchers to increase crop yield. In addition, the physiological potentiation by applying biological stimulants, from seed germination to the reproductive stage of the crop, has been one of the main strategies adopted. Seeking a contribution to research on the physiological responses of soybean crop, aimed to evaluate the physiological effects of seed treatment and foliar applications of micronutrients, amino acids and hormones and how they represent in the production of the high productivity systems. Two experiments were carried out, one in the greenhouse (partially controlled conditions) (Experiment I) and other in the field (Experiment II) at the University Center of \"Patos de Minas\" (UNIPAM), \"Patos de Minas\", \"Minas Gerais\" State, Brazil, during the period of January to May 2013. Biochemical assessments (nitrate reductase, urease, catalase, peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activities, lipid peroxidation and proline content), physiological (net photosynthesis) and fenometric evaluations (emergency, emergency speed index, Spad value, leaf area, growth rate of root, stem, leaf, total dry matter and leaf area), beyond of the number of pods per plant and productivity. For the first experiment, four seed treatments (control; micronutrients - Zn, Mn, B, Mo, Ni and Co; hormones - indol butyric acid, gibberellic acid and kinetin; and amino acids - glutamic acid, arginine, glycine, methionine and cysteine) with six replications were carried out in a completely randomized design. For the second experiment, six seed treatments (control; micronutrients; hormones; amino acids; micronutrients and hormones; and micronutrients and amino acids) were used in two management systems: conventional system and system for potential productivity, using growth reducer and periodic leaf applications of biological stimulants (twelve treatments with four replications in a randomized blocks design). Based on obtained results, it is concluded that: (i) the seed treatment with micronutrients potentiates the nitrogen assimilation and net photosynthesis, and increases the chlorophyll content (Spad value) and soybean plant growth rate; (ii) the use of amino acids or hormones reduces plant stress level during the initial period of plant growth and increase the dry matter production; (iii) the seed treatment with micronutrients, hormones or amino acids increases chlorophyll content (Spad value); (iv) the system for potential productivity potentiates the physiological activity of plants and, consequently, increases the number of pods per plant and productivity when compared to conventional system; (v) under system for potential productivity, the seed treatment with micronutrients is the most responsive (increases productivity in 18.5%); and (vi) under conventional system, the treatment with micronutrients and amino acids increases the productivity in 80%.

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important crop in many countries. According to the IRRI, more than 2 billion people globally depend on rice as a staple food (Dawe, et al. 2003). Studies on micronutrient content in rice and the effect of water in availability of the nutrients may aid in decreasing global nutrient deficiencies. Rice is grown under different water regimes such as AWD and intermittent flooding, sprinkler and furrow irrigation. A greenhouse pot experiment of rice utilizing a split plot design under different water regimes was conducted to assess the affect of water on (1) DTPA extractable soil micronutrients Fe, Mn Cu and Zn; (2) stem micronutrient concentration and uptake of rice (Oryza sativa L.) alone and with ground legume incorporated; and (3) yield of rice. The water regimes included: (1) rice pots watered to field capacity, or well-drained (drain); (2) pots submerged for 3 weeks, dried down for 1 week, then re-submerged for three weeks, or alternate wet and dry (AWD); and (3) continuous flooded (flood) conditions. A preliminary study which examined vegetative yield and micronutrient uptake of rice, faba beans, and sesbania using two different soils (Zaca clay and a loam) under flooded and drained conditions was conducted. Ground sesbania from the exploratory experiment was used for the study to explore the effects of organic matter (OM) on yield and micronutrient content. All DTPA extractable soil micronutrients except Zn were highest in the flood and AWD water treatments and in the lowest pH value. The DTPA extractable Zn values in the drain water treatment were twice as high as the AWD and flood water treatments. Stem Zn concentration was highest in drained, whereas Fe, Mn and Cu stem concentration were highest in AWD and flood treatments. Addition of sesbania incorporated into the soil only affected Mn soil micronutrient concentration, where Mn soil content was observed to be higher in the flood treatment with sesbania incorporated into the soil. Grain weight and grain to stem ratio were significantly increased by AWD and flood water treatments (p<0.05). Organic matter (sesbania) incorporated into the soil did not affect Fe, Mn, Cu or Zn stem to grain ratio. A comparison of stem concentration to grain yield highlighted the effects of Mn and Zn content on yield. Manganese stem content was highest in AWD and flood treatments where grain yield and grain to stem ratio were highest, while Zn content was lowest in AWD and flood treatments. Zinc stem content was highest in the drain treatment.

Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Iron is an essential micronutrient that is an absolute requirement for correct cellular function in all eukaryotic organisms. However, ferrous iron has the ability to catalyze the formation of potentially toxic reactive oxygen species and regulation of iron metabolism is therefore of critical importance. Currently, there is little known about the co-ordinated regulation of the plethora of genes coding for proteins involved in this biochemical pathway, with the exception of the well characterized post-transcriptional IRE/IRP system. Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic organisms is a highly intricate process. Transcriptional regulation is the first step and is controlled by the presence of specific cis-regulatory regions (cis-motifs), residing within the promoter region of genes, and the functional interactions between the products of specific regulatory genes (transcription factors) and these cismotifs. A combinatorial bioinformatic and functional approach was designed and utilized in this study for the analysis of the promoter architecture of genes of the iron metabolic pathway. The upstream non-coding region (~2 kb) of 18 genes (ACO1, CP, CYBRD1, FTH1, FTL, HAMP, HEPH, HFE, HFE2, HMOX1, IREB2, LTF, SLC11A2, SLC40A1, STEAP3, TF, TFRC, TFR2), known to be involved in the iron metabolism pathway, was subjected to computational analyses to identify regions of conserved nucleotide identity utilizing specific software tools. A subset of nine (CYBRD1, FTH1, HAMP, HFE, HFE2, HMOX1, IREB2, LTF, TFRC) of the genes were found to contain a genomic region that demonstrated over 75% sequence identity between the genes of interest. This conserved region (CR) is approximately 140 bp in size and was identified in each of the promoters of the nine genes. The CR was subjected to further detailed examination with comparative algorithms from different software for motif detection. Four specific cis-motifs were discovered within the CR, which were found to be in the same genomic position and orientation in each of the CR-containing genes. In silico prediction of putative transcription factor binding sites revealed the presence of numerous binding motifs of interest that could credibly be associated with a biological function in this pathway, including a novel MTF-1 binding site in five of the genes of interest. Validation of the bioinformatic predictions was performed in order to fully assess the relevance of the results in an in vitro setting. Luciferase reporter constructs for the nine CRcontaining genes were designed containing: 1) the 2 kb promoter, 2) a 1.86 kb promoter with the CR removed and 3) the 140 bp CR element. The expression levels of these three reporter gene constructs were monitored with a dual-luciferase reporter assay under standard culture conditions and simulated iron overload conditions in two different mammalian cell lines. Results of the luciferase assays indicate that the CR promoter constructs displayed statistically significant variation in expression values when compared to the untreated control constructs. Further, the CR appears to mediate transcriptional regulatory effects via an iron-independent mechanism. It is therefore apparent that the bioinformatic predictions were shown to be functionally relevant in this study and warrant further investigation. Results of these experiments represent a unique and comprehensive overview of novel transcriptional control elements of the iron metabolic pathway. The findings of this study strengthen the hypothesis that genes with similar promoter architecture, and involved in a common pathway, may be co-regulated. In addition, the combinatorial strategy employed in this study has applications in alternate pathways, and could serve as a refined approach for the prediction and study of regulatory targets in non-coding genomic DNA. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Yster is ‘n noodsaaklike mikrovoedingstof wat ‘n vereiste is vir korrekte sellulêre funksie in alle eukariotiese organismes. Yster (II) of Fe2+ het egter die vermoë om die vorming van potensiële toksies reaktiewe suurstof spesies te kataliseer en dus is die regulasie van die yster metaboliese padweg van kardinale belang. Tans is daar beperkte inligting oor koördineerde regulasie van die gene, en dus proteïene waarvoor dit kodeer, in hierdie padweg. ‘n Uitsondering is die goed gekarakteriseerde na-transkripsionele “IRE/IRP” sisteem. Regulasie van geenuitdrukking in eukariotiese organismes is ‘n ingewikkelde proses. Transkripsionele regulasie is die eerste stap en word beheer deur die teenwoordigheid van spesefieke cis-regulatoriese elemente (cis-motiewe), geleë in die promotor area van gene, en die funksionele interaksies wat plaasvind tussen die produkte van spesifieke regulatoriese faktore (of transkripsie faktore) en hierdie cis-motiewe. ‘n Gekombineerde bioinformatiese en funksionele benadering was ontwerp en daarna gebruik in dié studie vir die analise van die promotor argitektuur van gene wat ‘n rol speel in die yster metaboliese padweg. Die stroomop nie-koderende streek (~2 kb) van 18 gene (ACO1, CP, CYBRD1, FTH1, FTL, HAMP, HEPH, HFE, HFE2, HMOX1, IREB2, LTF, SCL11A2, SLC40A1, STEAP3, TF, TFRC, TFR2), bekend vir hul betrokkenheid in die yster metabolisme padweg, was bloodgestel aan bioinformatiese analises om die streke van konservering te identifiseer met die hulp van spesifieke sagteware. Slegs nege (CYBRD1, FTH1, HAMP, HFE, HFE2, HMOX1, IREB2, LTF, TFRC) van die geanaliseerde gene het ‘n genomiese area bevat wat meer as 75% konservering getoon het. Hierdie gekonserveerde area (GA) is 140 bp in lengte en is geïdentifiseer in elk van die promotors van die nege gene. Die GA was verder bloodgestel aan analises, met die hulp van spesifieke sgateware, wat gebruik maak van vergelykende algoritmes vir motief karakterisering. Vier cis-motiewe is identifiseer en kom voor in dieselfde volgorde en oriëntasie in elk van die gene. In silico voorspelling van moontlike transkripsie faktor bindingsplekke het getoon dat daar talle bindingsmotiewe van belang teenwoordig is en dié motiewe kan gekoppel word aan biologiese funksies in hierdie padweg, insluitend ‘n nuwe MTF-1 bindingsplek in vyf van die gene van belang. Die bioinformatiese analises is verder gevalideer om die relevansie van die resultate in ‘n in vitro sisteem ten volle te assesseer. Luciferase rapporteerder konstrukte is vir die nege gene ontwerp wat die volgende bevat: 1) die 2 kb promotor, 2) ‘n 1.86 kb promotor met die GA verwyder en 3) die 140 bp GA element. Die vlakke van uitdrukking van hierdie drie rapporteerder konstrukte was genormaliseer met ‘n dubbele-luciferase rapporteerder assay onder standaard kultuur kondisies en gesimuleerde ysteroorlading kondisies in twee verskillende soogdier sellyne. Resultate van die luciferase assays dui aan dat die GA promotor konstrukte statisties betekenisvolle variasie toon in vergelyking met die onbehandelde kontrole konstrukte. Verder, die GA blyk om transkipsionele regulatoriese effekte te medieer via ‘n yster-onafhanklike meganisme. Dit blyk duidelik dat die bioinformatiese voorspellings ook funksioneel getoon kon word en was dus relevant in dié studie en regverdig verdere ondersoek. Hierdie eksperimentele ontwerp verteenwoordig ‘n unieke en omvattende oorsig van nuwe transkripsionele beheer elemente wat voorkom in die yster metaboliese padweg. Die resultate van dié studie versterk die hipotese dat gene met soortgelyke promotor argitektuur en wat betrokke is in ‘n gemene padweg saam gereguleer kan word. Daarbenewens, die gekombineerde strategie wat in hierdie studie gebruik is het toepassings in alternatiewe metaboliese paaie, en kan dien as ‘n verfynde benadering vir die voorspelling en studie van die regulerende teikens in nie-koderende genomiese DNS. / National Research Foundation (Thuthuka) / Stellenbosch University

The topic of the diploma thesis is micronutrients at home parenteral nutrition. In the theoretical part, parenteral nutrition is analyzed, including advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications. Intestinal failure is described as the most basic indication for the introduction of long-term / home parenteral nutrition. Following is the characterization and classification of micronutrients and a description of the consequences of their deficiency or surplus. Micronutrients are particularly important as cofactors and coenzymes in enzymatic reactions that would not be possible without them. The key question is whether the plasma levels show the actual state of the stock of the micronutrient in the organism, if the drop in most of the micronutrients that we find in patients reflects the actual deficiency to be substituted, or whether this decrease is an expression of their shift to other segments, the severity of the health condition. In the practical part of the diploma thesis are evaluated the levels of selected micronutrients (vitamin D, vitamin B12, folic acid, iron) in the group of patients with indication of home parenteral nutrition. The evaluation was based on laboratory analysis of patients' results. Key words: Parenteral nutrition, micronutrients, deficiency, surplus

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve por objetivo comparar duas estratégias de acompanhamento nutricional em pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional em relação à composição da dieta dessas pacientes. Método: Durante o período de Julho de 2012 a Fevereiro de 2014, foram acompanhadas 55 gestantes no setor de Endocrinopatias e Gestação da Clínica Obstétrica do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP). Os critérios de inclusão foram: diagnóstico de DMG e idade gestacional inferior a 35 semanas na primeira avaliação nutricional. Foram excluídas as gestantes que não compareceram às consultas pré-estabelecidas (Grupo 1: duas avaliações; Grupo 2: quatro avaliações). As pacientes foram randomizadas em dois grupos: Grupo 1 (avaliação inicial e avaliação final) e Grupo 2 (avaliação inicial, orientação individualizada em mais dois encontros com intervalo de sete a quinze dias e avaliação final). Para avaliação do consumo inicial e final de nutrientes, bem como para nortear as orientação individualizadas (Grupo 2) utilizou-se o recordatório alimentar de 24h, seguido de análise no programa Nutrilife 8.0 ®. Na avaliação inicial, os dois grupos receberam orientação nutricional padrão. Para comparação entre os grupos, utilizou-se teste de qui-quadrado, exato de Fisher e teste de Mann-Whitney U. Resultados: Os dois grupos foram semelhantes em relação à ingestão de Macro e Micronutrientes na avaliação inicial. Na avaliação final, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos no que se refere ao consumo de carboidratos, lipídios e sódio. No Grupo 2, o consumo de carboidratos foi maior, e o de sódio e lipídios foi menor em comparação ao Grupo 1. Conclusões: A orientação individualizada, mesmo que avaliada em curto período de tempo, foi capaz de promover modificações no comportamento alimentar das gestantes em relação ao consumo de carboidratos, lipídios e sódio / Objective: The current study aimed the comparison of two strategies of nutrition monitoring of patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus compared to the diet composition of these patients. Method: From July 2012 to February, 2014, 55 pregnant women were monitored at the Endocrinopathy and Pregnancy Sector of the Obstetrics Clinic at Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP). The inclusion criterion was: GDM diagnosed and gestational age under 35 weeks at the first nutrition assessment. Pregnant women who attend the pre-established appointments (Group 1: two assessments; Group 2: four assessments) were removed. The patients were randomized into two groups: Group 1 (initial review and final review) and Group 2 (initial review, individual guidance in two appointments with a seven to fifteen day interval and final review). In order to assess the ideal initial and final consumption of nutrients, as well as to direct the individual guidance (Group 2), the 24h alimentary record was used, followed by the assessment on the Nutrilife 8.0® program. At the initial review, both groups received the standard nutritional guidance. In order to compare the two groups, a Chi-Square analysis, Fishers exact test and a Mann-Whitney U. test were performed. Results: the two groups were similar regarding the Macro and Micronutrients at the initial review. At the final review, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups with regards to the consumption of carbohydrates, lipids and sodium. In Group 2, there was a higher consumption of carbohydrates and the consumption of sodium and lipids was lower than in Group 1. Conclusions: The individual guidance, even if assessed in a short period of time, was capable of promoting changes in the alimentation behavior of the pregnant women with regards to the consumption of carbohydrates, lipids and sodium

Devido à presença de contaminantes (Elementos Potencialmente Tóxicos - EPT) nos fertilizantes, seja pelo material de origem das rochas fosfatadas ou pelo uso de subprodutos que contém altos teores de metais pesados, tem provocado muita polêmica e discussões. O conhecimento das frações dos elementos no solo pode indicar na disponibilidade dos mesmos para as plantas e, por fim, subsidiar as práticas de adubação de forma mais segura. O presente projeto teve como objetivo: (1) avaliar a produção de massa seca e determinar os teores de P, (Ni e Zn) e EPT (Cr, Cd, Pb) na parte comestível da alface (folhas) e do rabanete (raízes), em resposta a fertilização com fontes de fósforo e de zinco aplicadas em cultivo anterior (efeito residual); (2) avaliar o estado nutricional da alface e do rabanete em relação aos nutrientes P e Zn sob efeito da fertilização com fontes de fósforo e de zinco aplicadas em cultivo anterior (efeito residual); (3) determinar os teores residuais disponíveis de P (resina), micronutrientes (Ni, Zn) e EPT (Cr, Cd, Pb) extraídos por Mehlich-1, DTPA, CaCl2 0,01 mol L-1 e solução de ácidos orgânicos, em dois solos fertilizados com fontes de fósforo e de zinco após cultivo de alface e de rabanete. Serão desenvolvidos os cultivos residuais com as culturas da alface e rabanete em casa de vegetação, utilizando dois solos contrastantes quanto ao teor de argila. Os tratamentos foram aplicados por ocasião do cultivo do arroz de terras altas e, assim, serão realizadas apenas adubações de base e cobertura. Os tratamentos são assim constituídos: três fontes de Zn (subproduto, fertilizante comercial obtido da acidulação do subproduto e uma mistura de reagentes pró-análise) e três fontes de P (rocha fosfática de Togo, superfosfato simples obtido pela acidulação da rocha de Togo e uma mistura de reagentes pró-análise) em doses equivalentes a 0; 2,5; 5; 10 e 20 vezes a dose recomendada (em média, 4 kg de Zn e 90 kg de P2O5 por ha). Após as analises realizadas no solo com os diferentes extratores e as analises de folhas (alface) e raízes (rabanete) para determinarmos os níveis de elementos potencialmente tóxicos presentes no solo e partes comestíveis pode-se concluir que os teores no solo de fósforo e zinco aumentaram com o uso de doses crescente desses elementos no Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo (LVA) e Latossolo Vermelho (LV);o uso dos extratores solução de ácidos orgânicos, mehlich-1 e DTPA, determinaram uma maior disponibilidade dos metais no solo;as doses crescentes de fósforo elevaram os teores de cádmio disponível no solo, porém esse aumento não apresentou diferenças significativas nas partes comestíveis;o uso de diferentes fontes e doses de fósforo e zinco não apresentaram diferenças significativas na produção de material vegetal das culturas;as doses de zinco elevaram os teores de chumbo disponível no solo, porém esse aumento não foi observado nas partes comestíveis das culturas;o crômio não foi alterado com as diferentes doses dos fertilizantes / Due to the presence of contaminants (Potentially Toxic Elements - EPT) in fertilizers, is the source material of PRs or the use of products which contain high levels of heavy metals, has caused much controversy and discussion. The knowledge of the fractions of the elements in the soil can indicate the availability thereof to the plants and finally subsidize fertilizer practice in a safer way. This project aimed to: (1) evaluate the dry matter production and determine the levels of P (Ni and Zn) and EPT (Cr, Cd, Pb) in the edible portion of the lettuce (leaves) and radish (roots ) in response to fertilization with phosphorus sources and zinc applied in previous crop (residual effect), (2) assess the nutritional status of lettuce and radish in relation to nutrients P and Zn fertilization under the effect of phosphorus sources and Zinc applied in previous crop (residual effect): (3) determining the residue content of available P (resin), trace elements (Ni, Zn) and EFA (Cr, Cd, Pb) extracted by Mehlich-1, DTPA, CaCl2 0 , 01 mol L-1 solution and organic acids in soils fertilized with phosphorus sources and zinc after growing lettuce and radish. Residual crops are developed with the lettuce and radishes in a greenhouse using two contrasting soils as the clay content. Treatments were applied during the cultivation of upland rice and thus will be conducted only fertilizers and basic coverage. Treatments are divided as follows: three sources of Zn (byproduct, commercial fertilizer obtained from acidulation by product and a mixture of reagents for analysis) and three sources of P (phosphate rock from Togo, superphosphate obtained by acidulation of rock and Togo a mixture of reagents for analysis) at doses of 0, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 times the recommended dose (average of 4 kg Zn and 90 kg P2O5 per ha). The analyzes carried out on the ground with different extractants and analysis of leaves (lettuce) and roots (radish) to determine the levels of potentially toxic elements present in the soil and edible parts can be concluded that the levels of phosphorous in soil and zinc increased with increasing doses of the use of these elements in the Oxisol (LVA) and Oxisol (LV), the use of organic acid solution extractants, Mehlich-1 and DTPA, led to an increased availability of metals in soil; doses increasing phosphorus elevated levels of cadmium in the soil available, but this increase did not show significant differences in the edible parts, the use of different sources and levels of phosphorus and zinc showed no significant differences in the production of plant material cultures; doses of zinc elevated levels of lead in the soil available, however this increase was not observed in the edible parts of crops, chromium has not changed with the different fertilizer levels