https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/19119 2026-08-03T08:36:34Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/49232 Title: Entre prazos e afetos: uma narrativa autobiográfica sobre os desafios para conclusão de curso de uma mãe universitária Abstract: This work addresses the challenges faced by a university mother in maintaining and completing the Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) through an autobiographical narrative. The text aims to reflect on the impacts of motherhood on the academic trajectory, analyzing the obstacles, the meanings attributed to the reconciliation between university life and the exercise of motherhood, and the factors that allowed the completion of the course. Methodologically, it is a qualitative research, with a narrative-reflective and autobiographical approach, based on the writing of a reflective account and the dialog with studies on motherhood in higher education, student retention, and support policies for student mothers. The reflections of this work point out that single motherhood, associated with work demands, family responsibilities, and the absence of specific institutional policies, contributed to interruptions, failures, prolonged graduation time, and feelings of overload, guilt, and insecurity. At the same time, the research demonstrates that family support networks, welcoming relationships established with colleagues and professors, as well as the re-signification of the maternal experience itself, were fundamental elements for the continuity of academic training. Moreover, the identification with the investigated theme and the possibility of transforming one's own trajectory into an object of reflection and knowledge production were decisive factors for the completion of this work and the undergraduate course. It is concluded that motherhood does not, by itself, constitute an impediment to university permanence, but rather highlights structural limitations of society and higher education institutions in accommodating the specific needs of student mothers. It is hoped that this study will contribute to expanding the debate on motherhood and higher education, encouraging the formulation of institutional policies that promote greater inclusion, visibility, and academic permanence. 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/49195 Title: Visitantes florais e sua eficiência na polinização de Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme em sistema agroflorestal. Abstract: This study evaluated the community of floral visitors and the efficiency of pollination in cherry tomato cultivation (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) grown in an agroforestry system in the municipality of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Biotic pollination is a fundamental ecological process for agricultural production, directly influencing productivity and fruit quality in several crops. The objective was to identify visiting bee species, characterize their interaction with the crop, and assess the influence of biotic pollination on fruit quality. The methodology consisted of a preliminary survey of floral visitors through systematic field observations, followed by an experiment with three pollination treatments: self-pollination, open pollination, and single visitation. Physical and chemical fruit parameters were analyzed, including length, mass, number of seeds, and soluble solids content, using ANOVA or a t-test to compare treatments and visitor species. The results indicated a high diversity of bees in the agroforestry system, with Paratrigona lineata and Exomalopsis sp. being the most frequent species. Pollination mediated by floral visitors promoted a significant increase in seed number and influenced the longitudinal length of fruits when compared to self-pollination. No significant differences were observed between the evaluated species regarding pollination efficiency under single visitation, indicating similar performance in fruit formation. It was concluded that, although tomato plants are capable of self-pollination, the activity of native pollinators contributes significantly to reproductive success and fruit quality in agroforestry systems, reinforcing the importance of conserving bee diversity as a strategy for sustainable agricultural production. 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/49083 Title: Efeito do estresse hídrico sobre a expressão do metabolismo ácido das Crassulaceae (CAM) em plântulas de Cattleya walkeriana 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/49078 Title: Trilha das abelhas no Parque do Sabiá (Uberlândia - MG): conhecer para preservar Abstract: Stingless bees are important components of biodiversity because they perform pollination, an essential ecosystem service in natural environments as well as in urban areas. However, due to the prevailing economic model and the resulting environmental crisis, these insects have been affected by the consequences of environmental degradation. Therefore, the development and use of non-conventional educational approaches are necessary in order to foster societal dialogue about the importance of these insects and environmental conservation. Environmental education, combined with education in non-formal spaces, can contribute to changes in individual attitudes by encouraging dialogue among different stakeholders, aiming to transform the socio-environmental reality. From this perspective, the objective of this study was the creation of the Bee Trail, composed of a map showing the location and information about nests of stingless bees in Parque do Sabiá, in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The map acts as a didactic resource, allowing visitors to identify bee species and learn about them while walking through the park during leisure or sports activities. Potential nesting substrates used by the bees were inspected along the park’s walking trail. The nests found were identified and their geographic coordinates were inserted into an application, resulting in a virtual map that will be made available to visitors through QR codes placed on educational signs installed throughout the park. Each mapped nest was identified with its scientific and common name as well as its nesting substrate. In addition, the activity “Expedition: Getting to Know the Bees” was developed, a question-and-answer game that can be used before, during, or after visitors walk along the Bee Trail, aiming to provide knowledge about stingless bees. A total of 23 stingless bee nests were mapped: 5 nests of Tetragonisca angustula (Jataí), 3 nests of Scaptotrigona postica (Canudo), 3 nests of Scaptotrigona depilis (Mandaguari), 9 nests of Nannotrigona testaceicornis (Iraí), 2 nests of Trigona spinipes (Arapuá), and 1 nest belonging to the genus Scaptotrigona sp. The nesting substrates used by the bees included trees, walls, concrete poles, and wooden poles. This work may serve as a viable tool for generating impact and self-reflection among visitors. The use of the Bee Trail can promote an understanding of the ecological importance of bees and encourage reflection on environmental issues and the need for ecosystem conservation. The Bee Trail can be applied in several ways within educational contexts and uses awareness to create a genuine connection between humans and nature. 2026-03-18T00:00:00Z