Life Sciences

One of the main functions of evaluation is the regulation of learning. The study of regulatory mechanisms is essential to understand the relationship between teaching and learning, especially in an environment where the heterogeneity of the public makes the homogenization of knowledge and the standardization of pedagogical approaches unrealistic. This study participates in it through the observation and analysis of different forms of teacher feedback to the performance of students from different backgrounds and levels, unlike previous studies (Caffieaux, 2009).

Problems are observed in the storage of seeds of some fruit species of the Cerrado, due to their low longevity and tolerance to desiccation. Thus, the present study aimed to verify the behavior of the pitanga seeds from the Cerrado in relation to their storage and implications in the emergency. The work was conducted at Goiano Federal Institute - Ceres Campus.

The main goal of this study is to describe the ATERservices for the cotton production of the countries Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, members of the Strengthening the cotton sector through South-South Cooperation Project(+Cotton).

Several nutritional problems are seen in developing countries, and a countless number of people are affected by chronic undernutrition. Plants such as Cassava (Manihot esculenta) work as a staple food source for over 800 million people around the world. The aerial part of cassava can be used in animal feed, and in human food in the preparation of typical dishes of the Northern (Amazonian region) and Northeastern regions of Brazil.

This study, carried out in the centre-east of Niger, aims to analyse the variability in morphological characteristics of Balanites aegyptiaca, based on the climatic gradient. Thirteen (13) morphological descriptors were defined and used to characterise the natural populations of B. aegyptiaca. They concerned measurements on the morphological aspects of the leaves, thorns and fruits of six (6) spontaneous populations of Balanites aegyptiaca. For each population of B. aegyptiaca, a random selection of 30 individuals carrying fruits was made.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of storage time (7, 24, 41 and 58 days) on changes in physical-chemical, microbiological and functional characteristics and to sensorially evaluate the cumaru concentration added to the cheeses which were most accepted by consumers through sensorial testing. Significant differences were observed for most of the evaluated physical-chemical parameters, and via the microbiological analyzes it was evidenced that the cheeses were in accordance with the current legislation.

Several bacteria found in nature produce α-α-amylases. This research evaluated the presence of thermotolerant α-amylases in rhizobacteria isolated from legume nodules to use for the conversion of starch from amylaceous plants. Forty rhizobacteria were tested for the presence of these α-amylases, as well as for the thermotolerance characteristic. Nineteen bacteria produced an amylolytic halo and eleven were showed to be thermophilic.

The "Pro-Alcohol" program in Brazil is based on the use of sugarcane and, since the harvest is carried out once a year, there is a period of inactivity between harvests. As a result, several mills began to use in the off-season, starch producing species for alcohol production. In order to use these plant species, it is necessary the use of α-amylases. The search for thermotolerant amylases in bacteria isolated from Amazonian soils is an important strategy to reduce and even stop importing these enzymes.

The plant species Plumeriarubra L. belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which originates from Central America and is widely distributed in the tropical climate regions of the world, including Brazil, as well as in Asia and East Timor. This plant is popularly known as jasmine, jasmine-mango, frangipani, pagoda tree, or "ai Santo Antonio. Studies reveal some critical biological activities of your polar extract, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, and anticancer.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with Metabolic Syndrome of industry employees treated at an outpatient clinic in Vitória da Conquista-BA. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was carried out, followed by an epidemiological character in which the variables (factor and effect) were observed at the same historical moment. A sample of 150 collaborators was used where biochemical, sociodemographic profile and association with comorbidities were observed.