Point placement of late vegetative stage nitrogen splits increase the productivity, N-use efficiency and profitability of tropical maize under decade long conservation agriculture

Hari Sankar Nayak C.M. Parihar Shankar Lal Jat ML JAT Ahmed Abdallah (2022, [Artículo])

Non-Linear Growth Model Nitrogen Remobilization Right Placement Precision Nitrogen Management CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA GROWTH MODELS NITROGEN NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

Chapter 7. The climate–security nexus Securing resilient livelihoods through early warning systems and adaptive safety nets

Peter Läderach Paresh Shirsath Steven Prager (2023, [Capítulo de libro])

CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CLIMATE CHANGE CONFLICTS VULNERABILITY EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS

Modeling the growth, yield and N dynamics of wheat for decoding the tillage and nitrogen nexus in 8-years long-term conservation agriculture based maize-wheat system

C.M. Parihar Dipaka Ranjan Sena Prakash Chand Ghasal Shankar Lal Jat Yashpal Singh Saharawat Mahesh Gathala Upendra Singh Hari Sankar Nayak (2024, [Artículo])

Context: Agricultural field experiments are costly and time-consuming, and their site-specific nature limits their ability to capture spatial and temporal variability. This hinders the transfer of crop management information across different locations, impeding effective agricultural decision-making. Further, accurate estimates of the benefits and risks of alternative crop and nutrient management options are crucial for effective decision-making in agriculture. Objective: The objective of this study was to utilize the Crop Environment Resource Synthesis CERES-Wheat model to simulate crop growth, yield, and nitrogen dynamics in a long-term conservation agriculture (CA) based wheat system. The study aimed to calibrate the model using data from a field experiment conducted during the 2019-20-2020-21 growing seasons and evaluation it with independent data from the year 2021–22. Method: Crop simulation models, such as the Crop Environment Resource Synthesis CERES-Wheat (DSSAT v 4.8), may provide valuable insights into crop growth and nitrogen dynamics, enabling decision makers to understand and manage production risk more effectively. Therefore, the present study employed the CERES-Wheat (DSSAT v 4.8) model and calibrated it using field data, including plant phenological phases, leaf area index, aboveground biomass, and grain yield from the 2019-20-2020-21 growing seasons. An independent dataset from the year 2021–22 was used for model evaluation. The model was used to investigate the relationship between growing degree days (GDD), temperature, nitrate and ammonical concentration in soil, and nitrogen uptake by the crop. Additionally, the study explored the impact of contrasting tillage practices and fertilizer nitrogen management options on wheat yields. The experimental site is situated at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, representing Indian Trans-Gangetic Plains Zone (28o 40’N latitude, 77o 11’E longitude and an altitude of 228 m above sea level). The treatments consist of four nitrogen management options, viz., N0 (zero nitrogen), N150 (150 kg N ha−1 through urea), GS (Green seeker based urea application) and USG (urea super granules @150 kg N ha−1) in two contrasting tillage systems, i.e., CA-based zero tillage (ZT) and conventional tillage (CT). Result: The outcomes exhibited favorable agreement between the model’s simulations and the observed data for crop phenology (With less than 2 days variation in 50% onset of flowering), grain and biomass yield (Root mean square error; RMSE 336 kg ha−1 and 649 kg ha−1, respectively), and leaf area index (LAI) (RMSE 0.28 & normalized RMSE; nRMSE 6.69%). The model effectively captured the nitrate-N (NO3−-N) dynamics in the soil profile, exhibiting a remarkable concordance with observed data, as evident from its low RMSE = 12.39 kg ha−1 and nRMSE = 13.69%. Moreover, as it successfully simulated the N balance in the production system, the nitrate leaching and ammonia volatilization pattern as described by the model are highly useful to understand these critical phenomena under both conventional tillage (CT) and CA-based Zero Tillage (ZT) treatments. Conclusion: The study concludes that the DSSAT-CERES-Wheat model has significant potential to assess the impacts of tillage and nitrogen management practices on crop growth, yield, and soil nitrogen dynamics in the western Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) region. By providing reliable forecasts within the growing season, this modeling approach can facilitate better planning and more efficient resource management. Future implications: The successful implementation of the DSSAT-CERES-Wheat model in this study highlights its applicability in assessing crop performance and soil dynamics. Future research should focus on expanding the model’s capabilities by reducing its sensitivity to initial soil nitrogen levels to refine its predictions further. Moreover, the model’s integration with decision support systems and real-time data can enhance its usefulness in aiding agricultural decision-making and supporting sustainable crop management practices.

Nitrogen Dynamics Mechanistic Crop Growth Models Crop Simulation CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA NITROGEN CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE WHEAT MAIZE CROP GROWTH RATE SIMULATION MODELS

An efficient transformation method for genome editing of elite bread wheat cultivars

Akshaya Biswal Kanwarpal Dhugga (2023, [Artículo])

Particle Bombardment Wheat Growth-Regulating Factor 4 Wheat Growth-Interacting Factor Wheat Mildew Locus O CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CRISPR GENE EDITING TRANSFORMATION WHEAT

Using Observed Residual Error Structure Yields the Best Estimates of Individual Growth Parameters

Marcelo Vidal Curiel Bernal EUGENIO ALBERTO ARAGON NORIEGA MIGUEL ANGEL CISNEROS MATA LAURA SANCHEZ VELASCO SYLVIA PATRICIA ADELHEID JIMENEZ ROSENBERG ALEJANDRO FRANCISCO PARES SIERRA (2021, [Artículo])

"Obtaining the best possible estimates of individual growth parameters is essential in studies of physiology, fisheries management, and conservation of natural resources since growth is a key component of population dynamics. In the present work, we use data of an endangered fish species to demonstrate the importance of selecting the right data error structure when fitting growth models in multimodel inference. The totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi) is a fish species endemic to the Gulf of California increasingly studied in recent times due to a perceived threat of extinction. Previous works estimated individual growth using the von Bertalanffy model assuming a constant variance of length-at-age. Here, we reanalyze the same data under five different variance assumptions to fit the von Bertalanffy and Gompertz models. We found consistent significant differences between the constant and nonconstant error structure scenarios and provide an example of the consequences using the growth performance index _0 to show how using the wrong error structure can produce growth parameter values that can lead to biased conclusions. Based on these results, for totoaba and other related species, we recommend using the observed error structure to obtain the individual growth parameters."

multimodel inference, error structure, totoaba, growth performance BIOLOGÍA Y QUÍMICA CIENCIAS DE LA VIDA BIOLOGÍA ANIMAL (ZOOLOGÍA) FISIOLOGÍA ANIMAL FISIOLOGÍA ANIMAL

INFLUENCIA DE CONDICIONES AMBIENTALES SOBRE LA DISTRIBUCIÓN, ABUNDANCIA Y DESARROLLO DE LARVAS DE Totoaba macdonaldi (Gilbert, 1890), EN EL ALTO GOLFO DE CALIFORNIA

Marcelo Vidal Curiel Bernal (2023, [Tesis de doctorado])

"La presente tesis aborda una investigación sobre la biología, ecología y crecimiento de la Totoaba macdonaldi en el alto golfo de California. La totoaba, una especie endémica a esta región se encuentra actualmente en peligro de extinción debido a una serie de amenazas como: cambios en su ecosistema reproductivo y de crianza, pesca, incidental de juveniles e ilegal de adultos. Aunque en los últimos 30 años la población dio signos de recuperación, existen indicios de que tanto la población adulta como las abundancias de larvas presentan una tendencia decreciente. Lo que resalta la importancia de estudiar cómo la variabilidad ambiental incide en la distribución y abundancia de larvas de totoaba y subsecuentemente en el stock recluta de la especie. El estudio comienza con un análisis de la variabilidad del crecimiento individual en etapas juveniles y adultas de la totoaba. Para este propósito, se utiliza la varianza observada como elemento clave para parametrizar modelos de crecimiento individual. Los resultados indican que este enfoque proporciona estimaciones sólidas de los parámetros de crecimiento. A continuación, se investiga el crecimiento de las larvas de totoaba en condiciones de cultivo. Los datos revelan que un modelo sigmoideo describe mejor el crecimiento y se identifican dos puntos de inflexión en el crecimiento de las larvas. Estos hallazgos tienen importantes implicaciones para la cría y el cultivo de la totoaba para efectos de repoblación. Por último, se analiza la ecología y el transporte de las larvas de totoaba en el alto golfo de California. Se identifica una ventana óptima para el desove de la totoaba en términos de temperatura y concentración de clorofila, y se sugiere que las condiciones ambientales y la distribución de los adultos pueden influir en las abundancias de larvas en diferentes años. Además, se destaca la importancia del frente permanente al sur del alto golfo de California como una posible zona de acumulación de larvas como factor que contribuye al endemismo en la región. En conjunto, esta tesis representa un enfoque multidisciplinario para comprender los aspectos clave de la biología, ecología y crecimiento de la totoaba en el alto golfo de California. Los resultados proporcionan información valiosa para la conservación de esta especie amenazada y destacan la importancia de un enfoque integral en la gestión de los recursos marinos en esta región única."

"The following thesis addresses a research on the biology, ecology, and growth of Totoaba macdonaldi in the upper gulf of California. The totoaba, a fish species endemic to this region, is currently endangered due to a series of threats such as: changes in its reproductive and breeding ecosystem, juvenile bycatch, and illegal fishing. Although over the last 30 years, the population has shown signs of recovery, there are indications that both the adult population and larval abundances are on a declining trend. This underscores the importance of studying how environmental variability affects the distribution and abundance of totoaba larvae and subsequently the recruitment stock of the species. The study begins with an analysis of growth in juvenile and adult stages of the totoaba. For this purpose, observed variance is used to parameterize individual growth models. Results indicate that this approach provides robust estimates of growth parameters. Next, the growth of cultivated totoaba larvae is investigated. The data reveal that a sigmoid model better describes the growth in the early life stages of the totoaba, and two inflection points in larval growth are identified. These findings have important implications for the breeding and cultivation of the totoaba for restocking purposes. Finally, the ecology and transport of totoaba larvae in the upper gulf of California are analyzed. An optimal window for totoaba spawning in terms of temperature and chlorophyll concentration is identified, and it is suggested that environmental conditions and the distribution of adults may influence larval abundances in different years. Additionally, the importance of the permanent front to the south of the upper gulf of California is highlighted as a possible larval accumulation zone and a contributing factor to endemism in the region. Overall, this thesis represents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding key aspects of the biology, ecology, and growth of the totoaba in the upper gulf of California. The results provide valuable information for the conservation of this threatened species and underscore the importance of a comprehensive approach in the management of marine resources in this unique region."

Variabilidad ambiental, crecimiento, dispersión, rutas larvarias Environmental variability, growth, dispersion, larval routes CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS PECES Y FAUNA SILVESTRE PROPAGACIÓN Y ORDENACIÓN PROPAGACIÓN Y ORDENACIÓN

El estudio de la cartografía histórica como eslabón fundamental para los análisis urbanísticos: la ciudad de México 1520-1628

Rodrigo O. Tirado (2023, [Capítulo de libro])

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (México). Unidad Azcapotzalco. División de Ciencias y Artes para el Diseño. Departamento de Evaluación del Diseño en el Tiempo. Área de Estudios Urbanos.

El presente trabajo hace un recuento y analiza la cartografía de la Ciudad de México desde principios del siglo XVI hasta el siglo XVII. Estas cartografías y su análisis fueron extremadamente útiles para consolidar el análisis urbanístico de la Ciudad de México como una metodología complementaria de los estudios históricos. Los análisis cartográficos presentados aquí pusieron en evidencia un vacío histórico comprendido dentro del periodo Paleohispánico (Tirado, 2019: 280), el cual va de 1521, año en que se dio la conquista de la ciudad de México-Tenochtitlan a manos de los conquistadores castellanos, y 1535, año en el cual llega el primer virrey, Antonio de Mendoza.

Cartography--Mexico--History. Mexico City (Mexico)--Maps--Early works to 1800. Mexico City (Mexico)--Historical geography. City planning--Mexico--History. City planning--Mexico--Mexico City--History--16th century. Cartografía -- Historia. Urbanismo -- Ciudad de México. GA481 HUMANIDADES Y CIENCIAS DE LA CONDUCTA CIENCIAS DE LAS ARTES Y LAS LETRAS ARQUITECTURA URBANISMO

Indicadores de estrés y desempeño biológico de juveniles de lobina rayada (Morone saxatilis) en agua marina: efecto de la densidad de cultivo y color del tanque

Stress indicators and biological performance of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) juvenile in seawater: effect stock density and tank color

DENISE ENCARNACION MAYORAL NORIEGA (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

Existen factores ambientales de naturaleza física, química o biológica que afectan directamente la alimentación de los peces. Por ejemplo, las altas densidades de cultivo pueden generar estrés en los organismos, resultando en la merma del consumo de alimento y por ende su crecimiento. Sin embargo, algunas especies toleran altas densidades formando un grupo o cardumen que les confiere un mejor desempeño. Otro factor que afecta el comportamiento de algunas especies es la coloración de los tanques de cultivo; demostrando la necesidad de utilizar tanques con un entorno físico adecuado para la especie a cultivar. Actualmente, M. saxatilis se produce en tanques en laboratorio y se engorda en jaulas marinas en Baja California; así que existe un gran interés por mejorar su crecimiento y eficiencia alimenticia. Por ello, el objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar tres densidades de cultivo (alta: 6.2 kg·m-3, media: 3.1 kg·m-3 y baja: 1.5 kg·m-3) y dos colores de tanque (azul celeste y negro) en el crecimiento, supervivencia, utilización del alimento, índices corporales y concentración de cortisol y glucosa de juveniles de lobina rayada en agua marina para su mantenimiento en laboratorio durante nueve semanas. Los resultados demostraron que los organismos obtuvieron el mayor crecimiento en peso en la densidad media, indistintamente del color del tanque. Asimismo, la densidad afectó significativamente los índices hepatosomático y liposomático, ya que disminuyeron conforme aumentó la densidad. El color del tanque influyó de manera importante en el consumo de alimento (azules: 37.4 ± 1.9 g·pez-1; negros: 35.9 ± 2.0 g·pez-1). La interacción de los factores afectó la TCE, TCA y TEP. Las concentraciones de cortisol (81.8 ± 22.5 ng·ml-1) y glucosa (83.2 ± 11.4 mg·100 ml-1) fueron similares en todos los tratamientos y relativamente bajas para la especie. En conclusión, se logró elucidar bajo qué condiciones de cultivo en laboratorio los organismos lograron superar los factores de estrés sin comprometer su crecimiento y supervivencia, reflejándose en un mejor desempeño biológico. Se recomienda utilizar tanques azules o negros con densidades iniciales de 4.2 kg·m-3 o 233 peces·m-3 para el cultivo de juveniles de M. saxatilis en agua salada bajo condiciones de laboratorio.

Environmental factors of a physical, chemical or biological nature such as high stocking densities can directly affect fish feeding and generate stress in organisms, resulting in a decrease in food intake and therefore growth. However, some species tolerate high densities, forming a group or shoal resulting in better overall performance. Another factor that influences the behavior of some species is the color of the culture tank; warranting the need to use tanks with a physical environment suitable for the species to be cultivated. Currently, striped bass are produced in tank-based hatcheries to be socked in sea cages for growout in Baja California. Thus, there is interest in improving their growth rate and feed efficiency under laboratory conditions. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of three stocking densities (high: 6.2 kg m-3, medium: 3.1 kg m-3 and low: 1.5 kg m-3) and two tank colors (light blue and black) on the biological performance (growth, survival, food utilization), somatic indices and fish stress using the concentration of cortisol and glucose in blood serum as response variables of juvenile striped bass cultured in seawater for nine weeks. The results showed that the organisms had greater growth in terms of final weight when they were cultured at the medium stocking density, regardless of tank color. Likewise, density had a significant effect on hepatosomatic and liposomatic indices, with a tendency to decrease as density increased. The color of the tank significantly influenced the food consumption (blues: 37.4 ± 1.9 g·fish-1; blacks: 35.9 ± 2.0 g·fish-1). The interaction of the factors influenced TCE, TCA and TEP. The concentrations of cortisol (81.8 ± 22.5 ng·ml-1) and glucose (83.2 ± 11.4 mg·100 ml-1) were similar in all treatments indicating low fish stress. In conclusion, it was possible to elucidate under which laboratory culture conditions the organisms were able to overcome the stress factors without compromising their growth and survival; reflected in better biological performance. A stocking density of 4.2 kg m-3 o 233 fish·m-3 for M. saxatilis juvenile reared in saltwater under laboratory culture conditions is recommended.

lobina rayada, densidad cultivo, color tanque, estrés, crecimiento striped bass, stocking density, tank color, stress, growth CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS AGRARIAS PECES Y FAUNA SILVESTRE PISCICULTURA PISCICULTURA

Recent advances on research of native prawn Macrobrachium americanum (Decapoda: Palaemonidae) with aquaculture and conservation purposes

Yuneisy Milagro Agüero Fernández MIRIAM VICTORIA MARTIN MANZO MARITZA LOURDES SOBERANES YEPIZ Marcelo Ulises García Guerrero Yuniel Méndez Martínez Luis Hector Hernandez Hernandez Laura S López Greco Edilmar Cortés Jacinto (2022, [Artículo])

"Where good management practices on aquaculture are mandatory. The economic and ecological importance of prawns of the Genus Macrobrachium cause an impact at a global level involving economic, academic and social aspects. Macrobrachium americanum appears as one of the genus species with high nutritional value and an economic demand in the national and international markets, as well as a vital income for fisherman and producers of this species. For researchers, it is a challenge to find solutions to culture and propose conservation measures for M. americanum with emphasis on development, nutrition and reproduction. Although there are scientific studies supporting the economic importance of this species, our knowledge about its cultivation, reproduction and conservation is limited. This paper summarizes the latest studies made in cooperation with M. americanum in research lead by the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Mexico. After several years of continuous research, it is considered that those efforts have produced useful information for the sustainable exploitation, conservation and basic management practices of this species."

Freshwater ecosystem, growth rate, native prawn species, conservation, sustainable fishing BIOLOGÍA Y QUÍMICA CIENCIAS DE LA VIDA BIOLOGÍA ANIMAL (ZOOLOGÍA) ECOLOGÍA ANIMAL ECOLOGÍA ANIMAL

Efecto del polvo de romero (Rosmarinus officinalis) en el crecimiento, actividad enzimática y composición proximal de juveniles de lobina rayada (Morone saxatilis)

Effect of rosemary powder (Rosmarinus officinalis) on growth, enzyme activity, and proximal composition of juvenile stripped bass (Morone saxatilis)

Erick Adolfo Barrios García (2023, [Tesis de maestría])

La acuicultura intensiva ha experimentado un rápido crecimiento en las últimas décadas. Sin embargo, la intensificación de los cultivos acuícolas ha ocasionado problemas como el estrés en los organismos, desarrollo de enfermedades y un menor crecimiento. Se ha explorado el uso de plantas aromáticas como el romero (Rosmarinus officinalis) por su efecto como antibiótico, antiestresante y estimulante de la secreción de enzimas digestivas y el crecimiento. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la adición de polvo de romero en la dieta de la lobina rayada (Morone saxatilis) y determinar su efecto en la supervivencia, crecimiento, actividad enzimática (tripsina, quimiotripsina, lipasa, amilasa y proteasas alcalinas totales -PAT-) y composición proximal. Se realizó un bioensayo durante 70 días en un sistema de recirculación de agua de mar donde se probaron cuatro dietas experimentales con diferentes cantidades de polvo de romero: control (TC), 2.5 (T2.5), 5 (T5) y 10 (T10) g kg-1 de dieta. Cada tratamiento se realizó por triplicado con 20 peces por réplica con un peso inicial de 19.59 ± 2.43 g. Las lobinas se alimentaron tres veces al día al 4% de su biomasa. Al final del bioensayo, el peso final de los peces en T5 y T10 fue significativamente menor en comparación con el TC. No se observaron diferencias significativas en parámetros de crecimiento y eficiencia alimenticia. El índice hepatosomático en el T10 fue significativamente mayor en relación con TC. En el intestino, la actividad de la tripsina fue significativamente menor en el T10 y las PAT en T2.5 y T10. En ciegos pilóricos, la actividad de la tripsina fue significativamente menor en el T10, la lipasa en T2.5, T5 y T10 y las PAT en T2.5 y T10. La inclusión de polvo de romero en la dieta de lobina en concentraciones de 5 y 10 g kg-1 disminuye el crecimiento y la actividad de tripsina, PAT y lipasa en intestino y ciegos pilóricos. Se requiere investigar la composición química del romero y su efecto como inhibidor de enzimas digestivas y modulador de la microbiota intestinal, además de incluir otros indicadores para conocer de forma integrada el desempeño fisiológico de la especie.

Intensive aquaculture has experienced a very rapid growth in recent years. However, the intensification of aquaculture has led to issues such as stress in organisms, the development of diseases, and reduced growth. The use of aromatic plants, such as rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), has been explored due to its antibiotic, anti-stress, and digestive enzyme secretion-stimulating effects, as well as its growth-promoting properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the addition of rosemary powder to the diet of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and determine its effect on survival, growth, enzyme activity (trypsin, chymotrypsin, lipase, amylase, and total alkaline proteases -PAT-), and proximate composition. A 70-day bioassay was conducted in a recirculating seawater system, testing four experimental diets with varying amounts of rosemary powder: control (TC), 2.5 (T2.5), 5 (T5), and 10 (T10) g kg-1 of diet. Each treatment was performed in triplicate with 20 fish per replicate, with an initial weight of 19.59 ± 2.43 g. The striped bass were fed three times a day at 4% of their biomass. At the end of the bioassay, the final weight of fish in T5 and T10 was significantly lower compared to TC. There were no significant differences in growth parameters and feed efficiency. The hepatosomatic index in T10 was significantly higher compared to TC. In the intestine, trypsin activity was significantly lower in T10, and PAT in T2.5 and T10. In the pyloric caeca, trypsin activity was significantly lower in T10, lipase in T2.5, T5, and T10, and PAT in T2.5 and T10. The inclusion of rosemary powder in striped bass diets at concentrations of 5 and 10 g kg-1 reduces growth and the activity of trypsin, PAT, and lipase in the intestine and pyloric caeca. Further research is imperative to delve into the intricate chemical composition of rosemary, explore its role as a potent digestive enzyme inhibitor, and its potential as a modulator of the intestinal microbiota. This endeavor should also encompass the incorporation of various additional indicators, aiming for a holistic grasp of the species' physiological performance.

lobina rayada, romero, crecimiento, enzimas digestivas, composición proximal striped bass, rosemary, growth, digestive enzymes, proximal composition CIENCIAS FÍSICO MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA CIENCIAS DE LA TIERRA Y DEL ESPACIO OCEANOGRAFÍA OCEANOGRAFÍA ACUICULTURA MARINA OCEANOGRAFÍA ACUICULTURA MARINA