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Article 14 of Law 11.947 / 2009 of the National School Feeding Program establishes that, of federal transfers to state and municipal governments to carry out school feeding actions, at least 30% must be spent on the purchase of products from family farmers. The first objective is to verify the attractiveness of Article 14 for family farmers in the state of São Paulo, more specifically, its contribution to increase their income and to local development. The second is to assess the level of adherence of the São Paulo State Department of Education (SEESP), and of municipal governments to Article 14, in terms of compliance with its percentage, as well as adherence to the guidelines for nutritional improvement of School Feeding and execution of spending at the local level. As for prices, they analyzed those recorded in 197 CP, in 2012, and 212, in 2013. The prices established in the Public Calls for fresh vegetables and chicken eggs were compared with those of the wholesale ones, practiced at the Central de Entrepostos e Armazéns Gerais of the State of São Paulo (CEAGESP). In just 2% of the cases the prices of Public Calls were less than 50% of those practiced at CEAGESP, in 32%, between 50% and 100%, in 30%, between 100% and 150% and, finally, in 36% In most cases, CP prices were higher than 150% of CEAGESP prices. Although the general reality of the State is unfavorable to the production of food by family farmers, there are more localized situations in which this production occurs significantly. This is the case of Ribeira, with its specialization in banana production and close to the MMSP, and, in part, of Pontal, in which its numerous settlements are related to the fact that the local municipalities fulfill, in 2014, above 30% the Article 14, with almost all purchases made in its territory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Food culture, the use and protection of biodiversity should be encouraged with a view to food security, sovereignty and health. Arrowroot is part of our cultural heritage, having been cultivated and consumed by pre-Columbian populations. In the Atlantic Forest biome, arrowroot grows in understory, produces rhizomes rich in highly digestible and gluten-free starch, used as a fortifier by our ancestors. The objective of this research was to compare the productive performance of common arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) and ‘guapo’ (Myrosma cannifolia) in an agroforestry management with Gliricidia sepium and banana shrub Nanicão, during five production cycles. The production of M. arundinacea (19.8 t/ha) surpassed M. cannifolia (8.5 t/ha). Rainfall and height of G. sepium were the components that best explained the drop in rhizome production of M. cannifolia as the most drought-sensitive species. The inclusion of G. sepium in the agroforestry system is of importance due to the high contribution of organic residues added to the soil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract The use of alternative technologies involving biological processes, with economic and ecological gains, is desirable for both the expansion of Musa spp. farming and the renovation of areas with low yields. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can stimulate plant growth, especially by increasing the absorption of phosphorus (P) and other nutrients. This study analyzes the influence of AMF on the growth and physiology of micropropagated Musaspp. plants submitted to doses of P. The experimental design was randomized blocks, in a 5 x 5 factorial arrangement, in which the factors were inoculation with AMF (Glomus clarum, Gigaspora margarita, , Gigaspora albida,Clareoideoglomus etunicatum, and the control without AMF) and five doses of P (0, 50, 100, 200, and 400 mg kg-1), with four replicates. The application of P doses increased growth in micropropagated Musaspp. seedlings, regardless of mycorrhizal inoculation. The highest rates of mycorrhizal colonization occurred at the lowest P doses, and the dose of 50 mg kg-1 P provided better conditions for mycorrhizal formation in all AMF species under study. The symbioses with AMF, as well as the use of P, increased photosynthesis rate, thus favoring the growth, development, and quality of Musa spp. seedlings. Species G. clarum, C. etunicatum, and G. margarita were the most promising for plant growth.

Quantities and causes of banana losses produced by family farmers in a municipality of Amazonas were evaluated. Current research was conducted in the José Lindoso community, located in Rio Preto da Eva, a municipality within the Metropolitan Region of Manaus. Data were retrieved from a sample of 14 banana growers by interview and observation techniques. In the interviews, information was obtained on the management and production of banana crops, whilst collection and post-harvest procedures were monitored for observations. Data analysis was made by descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. Most farms measured 25 ha, with banana crops ranging between 0.5 and 4 ha; ‘Thap Maeo’ was the prevalent cultivar. Results showed that management practices used in the conduction of bananas had interfered in the quality of bananas produced. Physiological, mechanical and biological damages were recorded, responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses in the field and in the storage period on the farm. There was statistical evidence that the size of the property, banana type and family, the age of cultivation, assistance and technical training were the main determinants for losses. Banana growers with older crops and those who receive Technical Assistance and Rural Extension services coupled to training courses tend to have higher loss rates. This is due to high productivity and production of crops, resulting in greater difficulties for the product´s commercialization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Primary headache is one of the most common disorders treated in neurology clinics. Globally, it has been estimated that the current prevalence of headache disorder in adults symptomatic, at least once within the last year, is about 50%. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, migraine was ranked as the third most common cause of disability worldwide. One of the significant migraines is migraine with aura, a frequent headache that occurs after or with sensory disturbances. Aim: This study aimed to identify and compare triggers in previously diagnosed patients with migraine with aura (MwA) to those who have not been identified with migraine with aura before but diagnosed according to a questionnaire survey distributed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Adults aged 18-50 years were randomly selected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in this non-interventional, multicentre, cross-sectional study. The study data was collected via an online questionnaire using the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders 2018 and the Cleveland Clinic Canada headache questionnaire. Results and Discussion: Of the 4.140 potentially eligible individuals, 302 were not previously diagnosed with migraine with aura but were diagnosed with a questionnaire (Group A), while 71 participants were already diagnosed (MwA) (Group B). A significant relationship was found among MwA and stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, noisy places, exposure to lots of lights, prolonged computer work, hunger, fasting, studying for exams, and menstruation in Group A. Group B experienced all of the previous triggers in addition to weather changes, certain odors, and the consumption of cheese, bananas, and hotdogs. Conclusions: The trigger factors are common in individuals with MwA. Awareness of these triggers is essential for preventing the severe complications of MwA, hence, enhance the quality of life of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the characterization of the physicochemical properties of fruits is fundamental to guarantee their acceptability in the market, the objective of this work was to evaluate such physico-chemical characteristics of bananas 'Maçã' and 'Williams' produced in an organic production system. The physical and physical-chemical characteristics were evaluated: fresh weigth, length, diameter, color, pulp yield, fruit firmness and pulp, titratable acidity, soluble solids, SS / AT and pH ratio. These evaluation were carried out in bouquet with 12 fruits. The data were submitted to descriptive analysis using means and standard deviation. The bananas 'Maçã' and 'Williams' produced in an organic system are classified in the extra category. The banana 'Maçã' reached full ripeness at 8 days of storage under ambient conditions, while 'Williams' at 16 days under the same conditions, presenting a longer post-harvest useful life. The bananas 'Maçã' and 'Williams' in organic systems have physical and physical-chemical characteristics suitable for consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Different processes in ethanol production has wide cost variations. Prime matter and the fermentation medium are a strong factor in production yield. Current assay evaluates the productivity of ethanol from hydrolyzed lignocellulose residues of the banana tree with the addition of different concentrations of magnesium and aluminum in the fermentation must. The banana tree's pseudo-stem (PC) and the leaf mass were used. Wastes underwent pretreatment intercalated between base and acid and, afterwards, enzymatic hydrolysis of the solid fraction was performed. Fermentation assay was composed of two concentrations of aluminum sulfate (0, 50, 100 mg.L-1) and 3 concentrations of magnesium oxide (0, 1, 2 and 3 mg.L-1), with 10 ml of hydrolyzed must. Assay design was totally randomized with 3 replications. Different wastes under analysis (PC and MF) had high glucose rates (73.24 and 79.75 g.L-1 respectively), and showed the capacity of the material for ethanol production. There were significant differences in fermentation in the addition of magnesium and aluminum. Magnesium is capable of raising ethanol production up to 24% whilst aluminum may generate a reduction of 10% in production. However, there were no significant differences in the minerals' interaction, or rather, magnesium did not suppress the toxic effect caused by aluminum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brazil is one of the biggest banana producers worldwide and the municipality of Missão Velha in the state of Ceará, Brazil, is the eighth biggest banana producers in Brazil. Current analysis investigates two kinds of economic viability, or rather, deterministic and risk of banana producers in Missão Velha, Ceará, Brazil. Data were retrieved from 27 producers for 2016. Analysis method of economic indexes were calculated by the Monte Carlos method for deterministic and risk types. Results of estimates indicate that gross and net margins make possible the permanence of agriculture in production activity at short and long terms. This means low risk in resource application and management (investment and costs). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional herbal remedies are naturally occurring, plant-derived substances with limited to no chemical processing and have been used in local or national healing traditions to treat illness. In global health debates, traditional herbal medicines are gaining considerable attention. Many hope new research into herbal medicine will play a vital role in global health. Countries like China, India, Nigeria, USA, and also the World Health Organization (WHO) made large investments in ancient herbal medicines. Currently, the use of the Indonesian plant has dramatically improved the medical and dentistry field. The dental and oral care is often related to wounds, and the Ambonese banana stem has been proven as an effective treatment for these injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Ambonese banana stem sap through cytotoxicity tests on the fibroblast cell culture of Baby Hamster Kidney-21 (BHK-21). This study was carried out on three BHK-21 fibroblast cell culture, namely, the media and cell control, and the Ambonese banana stem sap with a concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60 %, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100% incubated for 24 hours at 37ºC and 5% CO2. Then, MTT was evenly dispersed on the media to obtain accurate optical density value. All quantitative data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD Test. The result showed significant differences in optical density values between groups with p = 0.000 (p <0.05). There was no significant difference between the cell control and the Ambonese banana stem sap group with concentrations of 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 30%, 20%, and 10%. It was also observed that the Ambonese banana stem sap is nontoxic to fibroblast cells since its viability value was more than 60%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bonbon is one of the most popular forms of chocolate consumption because of its sensory characteristics. Green banana biomass is a food with a claim of functional properties due to the presence of resistant starch, and the pitanga is a fruit exploited by the industry for having ß-carotene, lycopene and vitamins A, C and E. Thus, our goal was to elaborate a bonbon with the addition of green banana biomass and pitanga jelly to test its life and quality control. Water activity, pH, moisture, titratable acidity, soluble solids and microbiological tests were analyzed. The results were positive during the established storage time, guaranteeing product life for thirty days stored under refrigeration. The microbiological analysis showed satisfactory results indicating that good hygiene and handling practices were followed in all stages of processing and storage, considering the sample suitable for consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The processing of fresh fruits into derived products provides conservation and consumption outside the harvest period, however, it is important that these products reach the consumer market, attending to and guaranteeing their physical-chemical and functional quality. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate physicochemical characteristics and quantification of bioactive compounds in commercial samples of guava and banana sweets, and acerola and guava pulps. The products purchased were represented by four commercial brands, coming from the local markets of Pombal and Patos in Paraíba. Determinations of soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, ratio, water content, fixed mineral residue, ascorbic acid, chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins and total extractable polyphenols were carried out. For ash content, sample A of guava jam stood out among the others, indicating a greater amount of inorganic residue. Samples A, B and C of guava jam and sample D of banana jam had the highest content of compounds phenolic. The sweet banana sample C showed the highest content of soluble solids. Acerola pulp sample D obtained the best result for ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds. For pH, only samples B, C and D of guava pulp are within the limits allowed by Brazilian legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Weeds is one of the main factors in production decrease in several crops and its control represents a high production cost. In the present essay, different mulch were used: banana leaf, grass trimming, maize straw, sawdust, to verify the weed suppression power during the critical period of interference in lettuce. After transplanting the lettuce seedlings, the mulches were placed and the weeds were identified and counted. It were determined relative frequency, relative density, relative abundance and importance value index of each species and fror the different treats 12 and 24 days after transplantation. Cyperus rotunds, Amaranthuys spp., Eleusine indica, Digitaria insularis and Commelina bengalensis were observed. Plant cover provided a reduction in relative density, relative abundance, and weed importance value index, and cover with banana leaf, grass pruning, and maize straw obtained the best results, with lower values for weed quantity and highest values for head diameter, and number of lettuce leaves [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is analyze of water use in irrigated fruit growing in the Açu Valley / RN during the great drought was the microregion in the period 2012- 2015, specifically the case of mango and banana producers. To this, they were used as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) techniques with the objective of improving the technique efficiency and sub-vector efficiency to measure water efficiency. The subocean evaluation results show that, on average, 43% of the hoses were efficiency in water use. Efficiency levels for banana growers were even higher, reaching 28%. Therefore, the patterns of use of irrigated water in the Açu Valley can be optimized maintaining the same level of production, requiring a change in this direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Currently, the consumer market for natural, healthy products and a diet rich in fruits has grown significantly. The dehydration technique is a method of preservation, since it prevents deterioration of the product and loss of commercial value. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the microbiological and physicochemical alterations in Prata (Musa AAB) bananas after being submitted to bleaching processes, immersion in citric acid and sucrose solutions and subsequently submitted to high temperature drying, configuring in the fruit dehydration process. For this work, 8 kg of banana of the variety Prata (Musa AAB) were used. Four treatments (T1, T2, T3 and T4) were arranged. The "T1" treatment consists in subjecting the bananas in natura to the dehydration process. In the "T2" treatment, the fruits are subjected to the bleaching technique and then to the dehydration procedure. For the "T3" treatment, the samples were first bleached, then immersed in 1% citric acid solution for 5 minutes, and finally, intended for dehydration. For the "T4" treatment, the samples were initially bleached and immersed in 1% citric acid solution for 5 minutes, underwent the immersion-impregnation pre-dehydration process, and then destined for the "T4" treatment. process of dehydration. It is possible to conclude that among all treatments tested, T1 is the best because it provides results similar to those of other treatments, without generating additional costs with the implementation of techniques used in the present study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this work was to analyze the physical and sensorial quality of Conilon coffee beans grown in different shading systems. The management systems evaluated were: unshaded coffee (monoculture coffee in full sun) - PS; coffee intercropped with pupunha trees - CP; coffee intercropped with gliricidia - CG; coffee intercropped with banana - CB, and; coffee intercropped with inga - CI. Physical attributes of the grains and sensorial attributes were evaluated through the evaluation of the quality of the beverage produced in each of the cultivation systems. Tasters certified by the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association evaluated the quality of the beverage. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and means comparison by Tukey (p = 0.05). There was no significant effect on the physical quality of the grains; however, there was a significant effect on the quality of the beverage. The choice of species would use in the consortium with Conilon coffee may influence the sensorial quality of the beverage. The consortium with pupunha trees and or gliricidia indicated for the aggregation of beverage quality in Conilon coffee. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The micropropagation of shoot apices is an important tool for obtaining banana seedlings with a high quality standard, as well as for mass cloning of genotypes-elites. The present work had the objective of evaluating the use of activated carbon in the culture medium the in vitro establishment of banana silver, nanica and earth. The work was carried out in the Biotechnology laboratory of the UNIVAG Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande- MT, from November of 2018 to January of 2019. The design was completely randomized in factorial scheme 3x2, being three varieties (prata, nanica and terra) and absence and presence of activated carbon in the culture medium, total six treatments with five replicates. Oxidation of the explants (%) and contamination (%) by fungi and / or bacteria were evaluated. According to the results obtained, it can be observed that all the explants underwent oxidation independent of the presence or not of the activated carbon in the culture medium. There was no in vitro establishment and contamination for any of the tested varieties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Green banana biomass has aroused interest as a substitute for traditional thickeners in food production due to its high starch content. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the physicochemical and functional properties of the industrialized green banana biomass for its use as food production coadjutant. The parameters of pH, acidity, moisture, ash, solubility and swelling power, water and oil absorption capacity were determined, the data were submitted to analysis of variance and the Tukey testto 5% probability. The biomasses presented low moisture content, ash content between 0.49 and 1.19g /100g, pH between 4.57 and 4.68, total acidity between 2.13 and 6.01g/ 100g. The lowest solubility found was 1.07% at 70°C in integral biomass and the highest 14.07% at 90°C in biomass pulp. The lowest swelling power was 2.05 g water / g sample dried at 90°C and the highest 3.37 g water / g sample dried at 80°C in the same whole biomass sample. The highest water absorption capacity was in whole biomass, 48.76g of sample/g of water and the highest oil absorption capacity was in pulp biomass, 35.83g of sample/g of oil. It was concluded that biomass of industrialized green bananas presents potential to be used in the formulation of different foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Soil fauna is sensitive to changes in the environment and, therefore, can be efficient as an indicator of quality in banana production areas. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of banana on fauna and in function of the different cultural practices, management and chemical and physical aspects of the soil. Was evaluate two banana fields and an area of native forest, in the south of Santa Catarina in two seasons. For the collection of fauna, the technique of pitfall traps and soil monolith is used and also, a chemical and physical soil was evaluated. For the fauna was evaluated the abundance and richness of organisms sampled, diversity indexes of Shannon-Wiener and Pielou and multivariate processes was done. The main groups in the collection of pitfall traps in the banana fields were Collembola, Formicidae and Acari and in the collection by the soil monolith, are Oligochaeta and Diptera (larvae) groups. Regarding diversity indexes in banana plantations, the highest indices are in the last collection by soil monolith. Identified fauna relation with pH, Al+3, Fe+3, Zn+2, Mg+, macroporosity and soil density. It is concluded, as the main cultural practices of the banana fields related with fauna are fertilization and disposal of cultural remains in the soil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article entitled "Attractiveness and daily activity of Histeridae, Scarabaeidae, and Staphylinidae beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in a forest fragment of the Atlantic Forest in western Paraná, Brazil" presents a table with the species of beetles collected in a forest fragment of the Atlantic Forest in western Paraná. The table shows the attractiveness and daily activity of the beetles during the daytime and nighttime, using different attractive baits such as human feces, beef, decomposing banana, and no bait. The study was conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Paraná. [Extracted from the article]

Recent trade disputes between the European Union and the United States over bananas have served to emphasize the differences between the “dollar zone” commodity system based on Latin American banana exports to the United States and Europe, and the “ACP system,” based on European imports of bananas produced in former colonies in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. The key difference often identified by analysts is the dominant role played by vertically integrated U.S. banana corporations in Latin America in contrast to the ACP production system in which state-sponsored associations of small-scale growers receive preferential access to European markets (Raynolds 2003: 23-47). There can be little doubt that the reorientation of Caribbean producers toward Europe following the Second World War marked a moment when the banana commodity system in that region diverged from that of Latin America. However, the tendency of researchers to focus on twentieth-century banana trades has had the unintended effect of obscuring the trades’ origins in the late nineteenth century, a period when a sharp divide between Caribbean and Latin American commodity systems did not exist. Indeed, it is easy to forget that the roots of the United Fruit Company (today known as Chiquita Brands International) lie in both the Caribbean and Central America.

The banana is a fruit well accepted by the population; however, Brazil still loses much of this food after harvesting. One way to prevent losses is to use raw banana. Besides being a cheap food is also highly nutritious. Represents an energy source due to the presence of carbohydrates besides being a source of vitamins and minerals. However, both are present in greater quantity when the fruit is still green. One of the ways to use the raw fruit is producing a biomass through cooking bananas with the peels. The cooked fruit pulp consists of a paste that thickener acts as excellent and does not alter the taste of food, but enriched with minerals, vitamins and fibers, also a source of resistant starch. Resistant starch is not digested by the digestive process and thus presents some actions beneficial to the body, among them we can mention: effects on glycemic response; fiber source; colonic fermentation by bifid bacteria; production of short chain fatty acids (SCFA); increased stool; prevention of intestinal colon cancer among others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study evaluated the acceptability of and physico-chemical composition chocolate brigadeiro containing oats and banana. Were prepared following the brigadeiro formulations: F1 - standard (without the addition of oat and banana) and F2 (added oat and banana). Participated in the sensory evaluation 60 untrained panelists, of both genders, aged between 7 and 10 years. The physico-chemical analyzes were determined moisture, ash, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, crude fiber and caloric value content. The results of sensory analysis showed that F1 showed higher acceptance that F2 in aroma, taste and texture attributes, no significant difference (p>0.05) with respect to appearance, color, overall acceptance and purchase intent. The F1 formulation showed higher content of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and calories compared to F2, with higher moisture contents, ash and crude fiber were observed in F2. Thus, assessment of products able to prove that the addition of oat and banana chocolate brigadeiro was well accepted by the children tasters, with high marketing expectations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The degree of concentration of banana production gross value in Paraná State was studied in the 1995-2010 period. The data base is available at IPARDES - Paraná Institute of Economic and Social Development. The degree of concentration was determined by the Concentration Ratio, the Herfindahl- Hirschman Index and the Theil Index. In the period studied, an average annual growth of 12.92% in the value of banana production in Paraná was observed; the poles of banana production are the Metropolitan region of Curitiba and the Norte Pioneiro mesoregion. Concentration Ratio was moderately high to very high at municipal level, and even higher at micro-region level; the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index showed similar magnitudes at mesoregional and microregional levels for concentration, while the municipal indicator shows a slight concentration. The Theil index showed stationary concentration levels in the microregional and municipal region and indicated the municipal mesoregion concentration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examined the potential for adsorption of methylene blue, in solution of 50 mg.L-1, by banana fiber spray, to 2 g/L of solution. We carried out variations in temperature and pH of the solution. The results indicate that it is possible to use the banana fiber as adsorbent methylene blue in ambient temperature and alkaline pH values with high efficiency. The FT-IR spectrum showed the presence of carboxylic acid and hydroxyl groups on the fiber. Such groups are capable of forming hydrogen bonds with methylene blue and removing it from the aqueous solution. It was concluded that for the conditions tested, the best temperature for adsorption was 25 ° C and pH to better efficiency of better temperature was 11. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Eleven primers RAPD were used to estimate the genetic variability between 31 isolates of M. musicola collected from 'PrataAnã' and Nanica bananas that were cultivated in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. A total o 83 fragments were amplified, of which 73 were polymorphic, corresponding to an average of 6.6 polymorphic fragments per primer. The genetic distances ranged from 0.06 to 0.56 and the average distance of 0.21. A dendrogram constructed based on the UPGMA clustering method revealed 8 and no correlation between molecular grouping and geographical origin was observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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