Microbiological properties of soils are sensitive to changes provided by organic cultivation of banana 'BRS Princesa' in the semi-arid region

Soil microbiota has a key role in the dynamics of natural and agro-ecosystems and is sensitive to changes in these environments. This study evaluated changes in the microbiological properties of soils under an organic production system of banana 'BRS Princesa' (Musa spp.). The experimental design consisted of completely randomized blocks, with four replications. Treatments consisted of 1) soil cover with green manure and agricultural gypsum at a dose of 2,820 kg ha−1, 2) soil cover with green manure without gypsum application, 3) soil cover with weeds and agricultural gypsum at a dose of 2,820 kg ha−1, 4) soil cover with spontaneous plants without gypsum application, and two controls: 5) soil under native Caatinga and 6) soil under regenerating forest (capoeira). The evaluated properties were ß-glucosidase, arylsulfatase, acid phosphatase, fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis activities (FDA), carbon and phosphorus contents in microbial biomass, basal soil respiration, microbial and metabolic quotients, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spore density. Soil samples were collected from the 0­0.20m depth layer in two seasons. No parameter could distinguish the treatments. Spontaneous plants provided conditions equivalent to those under green manure. Agricultural gypsum application also did not influence the microbial biomass and microbiota activity, in the analyzed soil depth. However, ß-glucosidase and arylsulfatase activities, the carbon content in microbial biomass, and metabolic and microbial quotients were sensitive to land-use changes and could distinguish areas under organic cultivation from those under native vegetation. Therefore, these properties can be considered good indicators for monitoring the quality of these soils. Furthermore, microbial communities of soils under organic cultivation responded with arylsulfatase activity corresponding to that found in soils under regenerating forest, which may indicate that organic management tends to provide the microbiota with a condition similar to that found under situations that are little disturbing to edaphic living.(AU)

Optimization of banana plantlets acclimatization by hydroponic cultivation

Acclimatization is the final phase of banana plantlet production by micropropagation. In this phase, the plantlets are grown in a protected environment with high demand for water, fertilizer and labor, until reaching the standard size and quality required for marketing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of reducing these costs and the duration of the acclimatization phase, using the hydroponic cultivation technique as compared to the conventional system. ‘Prata–An㒠banana plantlet performance was measured for both systems under both tropical summer and winter conditions, based upon water and nutrient use efficiency and growing time of the plantlets. In both seasons, the plantlets produced hydroponically presented faster growth of both the shoot and root systems. There was a reduction of 12 days to reach the transplantation point, a significant reduction in plantlet production cost (fertilizers + water) and improved efficiency in space use with an expressive increase in the number of plantlets produced per square meter.

Optimization of banana plantlets acclimatization by hydroponic cultivation

Acclimatization is the final phase of banana plantlet production by micropropagation. In this phase, the plantlets are grown in a protected environment with high demand for water, fertilizer and labor, until reaching the standard size and quality required for marketing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of reducing these costs and the duration of the acclimatization phase, using the hydroponic cultivation technique as compared to the conventional system. ‘Prata–Anã banana plantlet performance was measured for both systems under both tropical summer and winter conditions, based upon water and nutrient use efficiency and growing time of the plantlets. In both seasons, the plantlets produced hydroponically presented faster growth of both the shoot and root systems. There was a reduction of 12 days to reach the transplantation point, a significant reduction in plantlet production cost (fertilizers + water) and improved efficiency in space use with an expressive increase in the number of plantlets produced per square meter.(AU)

Physical and mechanical properties of edible films made from non-exportable Ecuadorian bananas / Propriedades físicas e mecânicas de filmes comestíveis feitos de bananas equatorianas não exportáveis

This study set out to determine the physical and mechanical properties of edible films made from native starch extracted from non-exportable Ecuadorian bananas (Musa sapientum L.). The following treatments were applied: 0.5% starch - 0.25% glucose (T1), 0.5% starch - 0.5% glucose (T2), 1% starch - 0.25% glucose (T3), and 1% starch - 0.5% glucose (T4). Variables such as physicochemical properties, amylose content, maximum gelation temperature, and the morphology of native starch granules were assessed. Variables in the film, such as thickness, opacity, film solubility, and tensile strength, were also measured. The fruit used in this study was composed of 88.55% starch (dry basis, 15.35% amylose). The starch granules had a dominant ovoid morphology with an average diameter of 25 - 30 m. The peak gelatinization temperature was 73.80 °C. The maximum value for viscosity was 3,836 cP at 86.8 °C. Films that presented good malleability, thickness, transparency, tensile strength, and low solubility were obtained from T4, which turned out to be the best treatment.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar propriedades físicas e mecânicas em filmes comestíveis obtidos a partir de amido nativo de banana equatoriana não exportada (Musa sapientum L.). Os tratamentos utilizados foram: 0,5% de amido - 0,25% de glicose (T1), 0,5% de amido - 0,5% de glicose (T2), 1% de amido - 0,25% de glicose (T3) e 1% de amido - 0,5% de glicose (T4). Foram determinadas variáveis como características físico-químicas, teor de amilose, temperatura de gelatinização máxima, morfologia dos grânulos de amido nativo. Foram obtidas variáveis em filmes como espessura, opacidade, solubilidade do filme. E a resistência à tração (por texturometria) foi medida. Os frutos utilizados nesta pesquisa apresentaram 88,55% de amido (base seca; amilose representou 15,35% do mencionado). A morfologia dominante encontrada nos grânulos de amido era ovóide e 25 - 30 m de diâmetro médio. A temperatura máxima de gelatinização foi de 73,80 °C. O valor máximo de viscosidade ocorrido foi de 3.836 cP a 86,8 °C. Filmes com boa maleabilidade, espessura, transparência, resistência à tração e baixa solubilidade foram obtidos de T4, tornando-se o melhor tratamento.(AU)

Physical and mechanical properties of edible films made from non-exportable Ecuadorian bananas / Propriedades físicas e mecânicas de filmes comestíveis feitos de bananas equatorianas não exportáveis

This study set out to determine the physical and mechanical properties of edible films made from native starch extracted from non-exportable Ecuadorian bananas (Musa sapientum L.). The following treatments were applied: 0.5% starch - 0.25% glucose (T1), 0.5% starch - 0.5% glucose (T2), 1% starch - 0.25% glucose (T3), and 1% starch - 0.5% glucose (T4). Variables such as physicochemical properties, amylose content, maximum gelation temperature, and the morphology of native starch granules were assessed. Variables in the film, such as thickness, opacity, film solubility, and tensile strength, were also measured. The fruit used in this study was composed of 88.55% starch (dry basis, 15.35% amylose). The starch granules had a dominant ovoid morphology with an average diameter of 25 - 30 m. The peak gelatinization temperature was 73.80 °C. The maximum value for viscosity was 3,836 cP at 86.8 °C. Films that presented good malleability, thickness, transparency, tensile strength, and low solubility were obtained from T4, which turned out to be the best treatment.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar propriedades físicas e mecânicas em filmes comestíveis obtidos a partir de amido nativo de banana equatoriana não exportada (Musa sapientum L.). Os tratamentos utilizados foram: 0,5% de amido - 0,25% de glicose (T1), 0,5% de amido - 0,5% de glicose (T2), 1% de amido - 0,25% de glicose (T3) e 1% de amido - 0,5% de glicose (T4). Foram determinadas variáveis como características físico-químicas, teor de amilose, temperatura de gelatinização máxima, morfologia dos grânulos de amido nativo. Foram obtidas variáveis em filmes como espessura, opacidade, solubilidade do filme. E a resistência à tração (por texturometria) foi medida. Os frutos utilizados nesta pesquisa apresentaram 88,55% de amido (base seca; amilose representou 15,35% do mencionado). A morfologia dominante encontrada nos grânulos de amido era ovóide e 25 - 30 m de diâmetro médio. A temperatura máxima de gelatinização foi de 73,80 °C. O valor máximo de viscosidade ocorrido foi de 3.836 cP a 86,8 °C. Filmes com boa maleabilidade, espessura, transparência, resistência à tração e baixa solubilidade foram obtidos de T4, tornando-se o melhor tratamento.

Aptidão climática da cultura da banana no estado do Piauí - Brasil / Fitness climate of culture banana in state Piauí - Brazil

O presente estudo expõe os elementos meteorológicos, fatores climáticos, balanço hídrico climatológico (BHC) desenvolvido por Thornthwaite e Mather, classificação climática pelos métodos de Thornthwaite e Köppen para estado do Piauí seguido de sua classificação para o cultivo de banana. Utilizou-se os dados de precipitações climatológicas médias mensais e anuais adquiridos do banco de dados coletado pela Superintendência de Desenvolvimento do Nordeste –SUDENE (1990) e da Empresa de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural do Estado do Piauí –EMATER-PI, os valores mensais e anuais de temperatura do ar foram estimados pelo método das retas de regressões lineares múltiplas utilizando-se do software Estima-T e do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET). O vento pode ser um dos fatores limitantes para a exploração comercial da bananicultura, se as cultivares forem de porte alto e plantado em solos arenosos. Em locais com elevada insolação, o período para que o cacho atinja o ponto de corte oscila entre 80 e 90 dias. Sob pouca insolação, este período de corte variar entre 85 e 112 dias após a sua emissão. A bananeira que deve ser cultivada em locais que variam de 0 a 1.000 metros acima do nível do mar demostram altimetria dentro das citações de diversos autores. As oscilações na altitude alteram a duração do ciclo da bananeira, evidenciando-se que há um aumento de 30 a 45 dias no ciclo de produção desta cultura para cada 100 m de acréscimo na altitude.

This study exposes the weather elements, climatic factors, climatic water balance (BHC) developed by Thornthwaite and Mather, climatic classification by the methods of Thornthwaite and Köppen to the state of Piauí followed by its rating for banana cultivation. It used data from climatological precipitation monthly and annual averages acquired from the database collected by the Superintendence of Northeast Development -SUDENE (1990) and Business Technical Assistance and Rural Piauí State Extension -EMATER-PI, the monthly figures and air temperature year were estimated by the method of lines of multiple linear regressions using the estimated T and the National Institute of Meteorology software (INMET). The wind can be a limiting factor for the commercial exploitation of the banana crop; the cultivars are high-sized and planted in sandy soils. In places with high insolation, the period for the bunch reaches the cutoff point is between 80 and 90 days. Under little sunshine, this cutting period vary between 85 and 112 days after issue. The banana should be grown in places that range from 0 to 1000 meters above sea level altimetry demonstrate within the quotes from various authors. Fluctuations in the altitude change the length of the banana cycle, indicating that there was an increase of 30 to 45 days in the cycle of production of culture for every 100 m increase in altitude.

Aptidão climática da cultura da banana no estado do Piauí - Brasil / Fitness climate of culture banana in state Piauí - Brazil

O presente estudo expõe os elementos meteorológicos, fatores climáticos, balanço hídrico climatológico (BHC) desenvolvido por Thornthwaite e Mather, classificação climática pelos métodos de Thornthwaite e Köppen para estado do Piauí seguido de sua classificação para o cultivo de banana. Utilizou-se os dados de precipitações climatológicas médias mensais e anuais adquiridos do banco de dados coletado pela Superintendência de Desenvolvimento do Nordeste –SUDENE (1990) e da Empresa de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural do Estado do Piauí –EMATER-PI, os valores mensais e anuais de temperatura do ar foram estimados pelo método das retas de regressões lineares múltiplas utilizando-se do software Estima-T e do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET). O vento pode ser um dos fatores limitantes para a exploração comercial da bananicultura, se as cultivares forem de porte alto e plantado em solos arenosos. Em locais com elevada insolação, o período para que o cacho atinja o ponto de corte oscila entre 80 e 90 dias. Sob pouca insolação, este período de corte variar entre 85 e 112 dias após a sua emissão. A bananeira que deve ser cultivada em locais que variam de 0 a 1.000 metros acima do nível do mar demostram altimetria dentro das citações de diversos autores. As oscilações na altitude alteram a duração do ciclo da bananeira, evidenciando-se que há um aumento de 30 a 45 dias no ciclo de produção desta cultura para cada 100 m de acréscimo na altitude.(AU)

This study exposes the weather elements, climatic factors, climatic water balance (BHC) developed by Thornthwaite and Mather, climatic classification by the methods of Thornthwaite and Köppen to the state of Piauí followed by its rating for banana cultivation. It used data from climatological precipitation monthly and annual averages acquired from the database collected by the Superintendence of Northeast Development -SUDENE (1990) and Business Technical Assistance and Rural Piauí State Extension -EMATER-PI, the monthly figures and air temperature year were estimated by the method of lines of multiple linear regressions using the estimated T and the National Institute of Meteorology software (INMET). The wind can be a limiting factor for the commercial exploitation of the banana crop; the cultivars are high-sized and planted in sandy soils. In places with high insolation, the period for the bunch reaches the cutoff point is between 80 and 90 days. Under little sunshine, this cutting period vary between 85 and 112 days after issue. The banana should be grown in places that range from 0 to 1000 meters above sea level altimetry demonstrate within the quotes from various authors. Fluctuations in the altitude change the length of the banana cycle, indicating that there was an increase of 30 to 45 days in the cycle of production of culture for every 100 m increase in altitude.(AU)

The influence of Tween 80 on laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju and the efficiency of crude enzyme broth in the removal of bisphenol-A / Influência do Tween 80 na produção de lacases de Pleurotus sajor-caju e eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto na remoção de bisfenol-A

Bisphenol-A is currently considered an environmental pollutant, capable of interfering in the endocrine system of organisms and causing alterations in its development and reproductive system. An alternative method to the chemical treatment of this pollutant has been the use of oxidative enzymes, especially laccases produced by fungi. In order to reduce production costs, agro-industrial waste can be used in the culture medium composition. Nonionic surfactants, which are only slightly toxic to biological membranes, can be applied, as well as Tween 80, to facilitate the excretion of these enzymes into the culture medium. The objectives of this work were: a) characterize the immersion water of banana straw used in the formulation of the culture medium; b) evaluate laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju in culture medium with and without addition of Tween 80, through shaken flasks; c) evaluate the efficiency of the crude enzyme broth in degrading bisphenol-A. The shaken flasks were incubated at 30°C for 12 days. The immersion water had a C:N ratio of 13.8, ash percentage of 28.6%, and pH close to neutrality. The addition of Tween 80 on the culture medium (7.5%, m/v) yielded laccase activity and productivity values equal to 3,016.47 U L-1 and 502.7 U L-1 day-1, respectively. These values were 50 and 33.5 times higher than those obtained in the culture medium without addition of Tween 80 for laccase activity and productivity, respectively. The crude enzyme broth degraded 100% of bisphenol-A after 48 hours, regardless of concentration (500, 750 and 1,000 mg L-1).(AU)

O bisfenol-A é considerado um poluente ambiental capaz de interferir no sistema endócrino dos organismos, ocasionando alterações em seu desenvolvimento e sistema de reprodução. Um método alternativo ao tratamento químico desse tipo de poluente tem sido a utilização de enzimas oxidativas, especialmente as lacases, produzidas por fungos. A fim de diminuir custos de produção, resíduos agroindustriais podem compor o meio de cultivo. Assim, surfactantes não iônicos e pouco tóxicos para as membranas biológicas, como o Tween 80, podem ser utilizados para facilitar a excreção dessas enzimas para o meio de cultivo. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram: caracterizar quimicamente o resíduo água de imersão de palha de bananeira, usado na formulação do meio de cultivo; avaliar a produção de lacase por Pleurotus sajor-caju em meio de cultivo líquido (frascos Erlenmeyer) com e sem adição de Tween 80; e avaliar a eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto em degradar bisfenol-A. Os frascos foram incubados a 30°C, por 12 dias. A água de imersão apresentou relação C:N 13,8, percentual de cinzas 28,6% e pH próximo da neutralidade. O cultivo adicionado de Tween 80 (7,5%, m/v) propiciou valores de atividade e produtividade em lacase iguais a 3.016,47 U L-1 e 502,7 U L-1 dia-1, respectivamente. Esses valores são 50 e 33,5 vezes maiores que os obtidos no cultivo sem adição de Tween 80, para atividade e produtividade em lacase, respectivamente. O caldo enzimático bruto degradou 100% do bisfenol-A após 48 horas, independentemente da concentração (500, 750 e 1.000 mg L-1).(AU)

The influence of Tween 80 on laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju and the efficiency of crude enzyme broth in the removal of bisphenol-A / Influência do Tween 80 na produção de lacases de Pleurotus sajor-caju e eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto na remoção de bisfenol-A

Bisphenol-A is currently considered an environmental pollutant, capable of interfering in the endocrine system of organisms and causing alterations in its development and reproductive system. An alternative method to the chemical treatment of this pollutant has been the use of oxidative enzymes, especially laccases produced by fungi. In order to reduce production costs, agro-industrial waste can be used in the culture medium composition. Nonionic surfactants, which are only slightly toxic to biological membranes, can be applied, as well as Tween 80, to facilitate the excretion of these enzymes into the culture medium. The objectives of this work were: a) characterize the immersion water of banana straw used in the formulation of the culture medium; b) evaluate laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju in culture medium with and without addition of Tween 80, through shaken flasks; c) evaluate the efficiency of the crude enzyme broth in degrading bisphenol-A. The shaken flasks were incubated at 30°C for 12 days. The immersion water had a C:N ratio of 13.8, ash percentage of 28.6%, and pH close to neutrality. The addition of Tween 80 on the culture medium (7.5%, m/v) yielded laccase activity and productivity values equal to 3,016.47 U L-1 and 502.7 U L-1 day-1, respectively. These values were 50 and 33.5 times higher than those obtained in the culture medium without addition of Tween 80 for laccase activity and productivity, respectively. The crude enzyme broth degraded 100% of bisphenol-A after 48 hours, regardless of concentration (500, 750 and 1,000 mg L-1).(AU)

O bisfenol-A é considerado um poluente ambiental capaz de interferir no sistema endócrino dos organismos, ocasionando alterações em seu desenvolvimento e sistema de reprodução. Um método alternativo ao tratamento químico desse tipo de poluente tem sido a utilização de enzimas oxidativas, especialmente as lacases, produzidas por fungos. A fim de diminuir custos de produção, resíduos agroindustriais podem compor o meio de cultivo. Assim, surfactantes não iônicos e pouco tóxicos para as membranas biológicas, como o Tween 80, podem ser utilizados para facilitar a excreção dessas enzimas para o meio de cultivo. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram: caracterizar quimicamente o resíduo água de imersão de palha de bananeira, usado na formulação do meio de cultivo; avaliar a produção de lacase por Pleurotus sajor-caju em meio de cultivo líquido (frascos Erlenmeyer) com e sem adição de Tween 80; e avaliar a eficiência do caldo enzimático bruto em degradar bisfenol-A. Os frascos foram incubados a 30°C, por 12 dias. A água de imersão apresentou relação C:N 13,8, percentual de cinzas 28,6% e pH próximo da neutralidade. O cultivo adicionado de Tween 80 (7,5%, m/v) propiciou valores de atividade e produtividade em lacase iguais a 3.016,47 U L-1 e 502,7 U L-1 dia-1, respectivamente. Esses valores são 50 e 33,5 vezes maiores que os obtidos no cultivo sem adição de Tween 80, para atividade e produtividade em lacase, respectivamente. O caldo enzimático bruto degradou 100% do bisfenol-A após 48 horas, independentemente da concentração (500, 750 e 1.000 mg L-1).(AU)

Efeito da casca de banana na dieta de vacas em lactação sobre as características do leite e do queijo Minas frescal / Effect of banana peel in the diet of lactating cows on the characteristics of milk and cheese Minas frescal

Objetivou-se avaliar qualidade do leite e do queijo Minas frescal produzido do leite de vacas alimentadas com inclusão da casca de banana seca ao sol, com ou sem adição de agentes químicos durante o processo de secagem. Foram utilizadas oito vacas F1 Holandês x Zebu, em dois quadrados latinos 4 x 4, com as seguintes dietas experimentais: dieta convencional com silagem desorgo sem a inclusão da casca de banana (controle); dieta com inclusão da casca de banana seca ao sol em substituição de 20% da silagem de sorgo; dieta com inclusão da casca de banana seca ao sol com 2% de calcário em substituição de 20% da silagem de sorgo; dieta com inclusão da casca de banana seca ao sol com 2% de óxido de cálcio em substituição de 20% da silagem de sorgo. As amostras de leite de cada vaca foram coletadas e analisadas quanto aos teores de gordura, proteína, lactose, cinzas,sólidos totais e extrato seco desengordurado. Após esta etapa, foi realizada a elaboração de queijo Minas frescal, sendo verificados rendimento, textura, acidez titulável, pH, proteína, teor de umidade, gordura, resíduo mineral fixo, extrato seco total e realizado o teste de aceitação pelo consumidor. A composição química do leite e do queijo não apresentou influência das dietas com casca de banana. Entretanto, o rendimento ajustado para produção de queijo foi estatisticamente inferior com as dietas contendo casca de banana tratada com os aditivos químicos. Quanto à aceitação geral dos queijos pelos consumidores, não houve diferenças entre os tratamentos. Desse modo, a utilização de casca de banana seca ao sol sem aditivos químicos em substituição parcial à silagem de sorgo na dieta de vacas em lactação pode ser uma alternativa viável para produção e processamento do leite, mantendo a qualidade do produto.(AU)

It aimed to evaluate the quality of milk and cheese from cows fed inclusion of banana peel dried under the sun, with or without chemical additives during the drying process. We used eight F1 Holstein x Zebu cows in two latin squares 4 x 4 with the following experimental diets: conventional diet with sorghum silage without the inclusion of banana peel (control); diet with the inclusion of dry banana peel in the sun replacing 20% of sorghum silage; diet with the inclusion of dry banana peel in the sun with 2% limestone replacing 20% of sorghum silage; diet with the inclusion of dry banana peel in the sun with 2% calcium oxide replacing 20% of sorghum silage. The milk samples from each cow were collected and analyzed for fat, protein, lactose, ashes, total solids and dry fat extract. After this stage, Minas frescal cheese was elaborated, yield, texture, titratable acidity, pH, protein, moisture content, fat, fixed mineral residue, total dry extract and the consumer acceptance test were performed. The chemical composition of milk and cheese showed no effect of diets with the banana peel inclusion. However, the yield adjusted for cheese production was statistically lower with diets containing banana peel treated with chemical additives. As for general acceptance of the cheeses by consumers, there were not differences between treatments. Thus, the use of banana skin dried under the sun without chemical additives for partial replacement of sorghum silage in diet of lactating cows may be a viable alternative to milk production and processing, maintaining the quality.(AU)

Selection of Trichogramma species as potential natural enemies for the control of Opogona sacchari (Bojer)

ABSTRACT: The banana moth Opogona sacchari (Bojer) (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) is a polyphagous pest that can cause serious damage, especially to banana crops in southern Brazil. It attacks the fruit, lowering its quality and making bananas unsuitable for export. Current control measures are limited and the use of Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for Applied Biological Control may be an alternative for the management of this pest. In this study, we investigated the potential parasitism effectiveness of eggs of O. sacchari by T. pretiosum, T. atopovirilia and T. galloi, three species of parasitoids commonly used in Applied Biological Control programs in Brazil. Eggs of O. sacchari were parasitized by all three Trichogramma species, and T. atopovirilia and T. galloi were the most aggressive, showing greater potential for control of this pest in the banana culture.

Selection of Trichogramma species as potential natural enemies for the control of Opogona sacchari (Bojer)

ABSTRACT: The banana moth Opogona sacchari (Bojer) (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) is a polyphagous pest that can cause serious damage, especially to banana crops in southern Brazil. It attacks the fruit, lowering its quality and making bananas unsuitable for export. Current control measures are limited and the use of Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) for Applied Biological Control may be an alternative for the management of this pest. In this study, we investigated the potential parasitism effectiveness of eggs of O. sacchari by T. pretiosum, T. atopovirilia and T. galloi, three species of parasitoids commonly used in Applied Biological Control programs in Brazil. Eggs of O. sacchari were parasitized by all three Trichogramma species, and T. atopovirilia and T. galloi were the most aggressive, showing greater potential for control of this pest in the banana culture.(AU)

Light sources and culture media in the in vitro growth of the Brazilian orchid Microlaelia lundii / Fontes de luz e meios de cultura no crescimento in vitro da orquidea brasileira Microlaelia lundii

The Brazilian micro-orchid Microlaelia lundii enchants by its beautiful blooms in winter, but its cultivation is still a challenge, requiring specific care. The objectiv of this work was to evaluate the influence of light sources and culture media on in vitro growth and ex vitro survival of this micro-orchid. M. lundii seedlings were transferred to flasks containing the culture medium ½ MS and Simplified Medium, consisting of 5 mL L-1 of Biofert Plus® NPK fertilizer (09-08-09) and 60 g L-1 of Nanica banana pulp. These flasks were placed in a growth chamber composed of seven environments, characterized by types of lighting: L1) LEDtube 4000K; L2) LEDtube 6500K; L3) L1 + L2; L4) L1 + L1; L5) red LED; L6) blue LED; L7) fluorescent lamp (control). After 200 days of cultivation, biometric growth parameters and leaves chlorophyll content were evaluated together with the percentage of seedling survival when acclimatized. At the end of the experiment, an analysis of individual variances and a combined analysis of the environments were carried out. The simplified medium led to higher seedlings, especially for light source L6. Light sources L1, L2, L3 and L4 promoted an increase in the seedlings root system in the simplified medium. As for the chlorophyll content, L4 and L7 showed higher contents of chlorophyll a and b. The simplified medium led practically to 100% of seedling survival, regardless of the light source used. Results shown that the simplified medium under light sources L1, L2, L3 and L4 is recommendedfor the in vitro propagation of M. lundii.(AU)

A micro-orquídea brasileira Microlaelia lundii encanta pelas belas floradas no inverno, no entanto o seu cultivo ainda é um desafio, requerendo cuidados específicos. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a influência de fontes de luz e meios de cultura no crescimento in vitro e na sobrevivência ex vitro dessa micro-orquídea. Plântulas de M. lundii foram transferidas para frascos contendo os meios de cultura: ½ MS e Meio Simplificado, composto por 5 mL L-1 do fertilizante Biofert Plus® NPK (08-09-09) e 60 g L-1 de polpa de banana Nanica. Estes frascos foram acondicionados em câmara de cultivo composta por sete ambientes, caracterizados pelo tipo de iluminação: L1) LEDtube 4000K; L2) LEDtube 6500K; L3) L1 + L2; L4) L1 + L1; L5) LED vermelho; L6) LED azul; L7) Lâmpada fluorescente (controle). Após 200 dias de cultivo, avaliou-se o crescimento da parte aérea e do sistema radicular das plantas e o teor de clorofila nas folhas. Também, avaliou-se a porcentagem de sobrevivência das plantas, quando aclimatizadas. O meio simplificado propiciou plântulas mais altas, com destaque para a fonte de luz L6. As fontes de luz L1, L2, L3 e L4 no meio simplificado proporcionaram aumento do sistema radicular das plantas. Quanto ao teor de clorofila, L4 e L7 apresentaram maiores teores de clorofila a e b. O meio simplificado propiciou, praticamente, 100% de sobrevivência das plantas, independente da fonte de luz utilizada. Conclui-se que o meio simplificado nas fontes de luz L1, L2, L3 e L4 é recomendado para a propagação in vitro de M. lundii.(AU)

Production of plant cell wall degrading enzymes by monoculture and co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus terreus under SSF of banana peels

Filamentous fungi are considered to be the most important group of microorganisms for the production of plant cell wall degrading enzymes (CWDE), in solid state fermentations. In this study, two fungal strains Aspergillus niger MS23 and Aspergillus terreus MS105 were screened for plant CWDE such as amylase, pectinase, xylanase and cellulases (β-glucosidase, endoglucanase and filterpaperase) using a novel substrate, Banana Peels (BP) for SSF process. This is the first study, to the best of our knowledge, to use BP as SSF substrate for plant CWDE production by co-culture of fungal strains. The titers of pectinase were significantly improved in co-culture compared to mono-culture. Furthermore, the enzyme preparations obtained from monoculture and co-culture were used to study the hydrolysis of BP along with some crude and purified substrates. It was observed that the enzymatic hydrolysis of different crude and purified substrates accomplished after 26 h of incubation, where pectin was maximally hydrolyzed by the enzyme preparations of mono and co-culture. Along with purified substrates, crude materials were also proved to be efficiently degraded by the cocktail of the CWDE. These results demonstrated that banana peels may be a potential substrate in solid-state fermentation for the production of plant cell wall degrading enzymes to be used for improving various biotechnological and industrial processes.

Production of bioethanol using agricultural waste: banana pseudo stem

India is amongst the largest banana (Musa acuminata) producing countries and thus banana pseudo stem is commonly available agricultural waste to be used as lignocellulosic substrate. Present study focuses on exploitation of banana pseudo stem as a source for bioethanol production from the sugars released due to different chemical and biological pretreatments. Two fungal strains Aspergillus ellipticus and Aspergillus fumigatus reported to be producing cellulolytic enzymes on sugarcane bagasse were used under co-culture fermentation on banana pseudo stem to degrade holocellulose and facilitate maximum release of reducing sugars. The hydrolysate obtained after alkali and microbial treatments was fermented by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM 3570 to produce ethanol. Fermentation of cellulosic hydrolysate (4.1 g%) gave maximum ethanol (17.1 g/L) with yield (84%) and productivity (0.024 g%/h) after 72 h. Some critical aspects of fungal pretreatment for saccharification of cellulosic substrate using A. ellipticus and A. fumigatus for ethanol production by S. cerevisiae NCIM 3570 have been explored in this study. It was observed that pretreated banana pseudo stem can be economically utilized as a cheaper substrate for ethanol production.

Desenvolvimento e caracterização de filme biodegradável inteligente à base de amido de banana verde e extrato de Brassica oleraceae (repolho roxo)

O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver e caracterizar filme indicador de qualidade de alimentos utilizando amido de banana verde incorporado com extrato de repolho roxo. Os filmes foram desenvolvidos a partir de duas formulações: i) amido de banana sem extrato; ii) amido de banana com extrato. Os filmes foram caracterizados através de análise térmica (TGIDT), ensaio mecânico, espectroscopia por infravermelho (FT-IR), índice de intumescimento e ativação em diferentes pH. Os filmes apresentaram um perfil similar de perda de massa, indicando pouco efeito da incorporação do extrato à sua estabilidade térmica. A incorporação do extrato vegetal promoveu maior resistência mecânica e menor taxa de intumescimento. FT-IR mostrou que não houve interação do extrato com o biopolímero. O filme de amido apresentou sensibilidade à variação do pH. O uso do amido de banana verde combinado com gelatina e extrato de repolho roxo apresenta potencial aplicação como indicador visual de qualidade de alimentos durante o armazenamento.(AU)

The aim of the study was to develop and characterize food quality indicator film using green banana starch incorporated with purple cabbage extract. The films were developed from two formulations: i) banana starch without extract; ii) banana starch with extract. The films were characterized by thermal analysis (TG/DTA), mechanical assay, infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), swelling index and activation at different pH. The films presented a similar profile of mass loss, indicating that extract did not affect thermal stability. The incorporation of the vegetal extract promoted greater mechanical resistance and a lower rate of swelling. FT-IR showed that there was no interaction of the extract with the biopolymer: The starch film showed sensitivity to pH variation. The use of green banana starch combined with gelatin and purple cabbage extract has potential application as a visual indicator of food quality during storage.(AU)

Bioethanol production from rice straw residues

A rice straw -cellulose utilizing mold was isolated from rotted rice straw residues. The efficient rice straw degrading microorganism was identified as Trichoderma reesei. The results showed that different carbon sources in liquid culture such as rice straw, carboxymethyl cellulose, filter paper, sugar cane bagasse, cotton stalk and banana stalk induced T. reesei cellulase production whereas glucose or Potato Dextrose repressed the synthesis of cellulase. T. reesei cellulase was produced by the solid state culture on rice straw medium. The optimal pH and temperature for T. reesei cellulase production were 6 and 25 ºC, respectively. Rice straw exhibited different susceptibilities towards cellulase to their conversion to reducing sugars. The present study showed also that, the general trend of rice straw bioconversion with cellulase was more than the general trend by T. reesei. This enzyme effectively led to enzymatic conversion of acid, alkali and ultrasonic pretreated cellulose from rice straw into glucose, followed by fermentation into ethanol. The combined method of acid pretreatment with ultrasound and subsequent enzyme treatment resulted the highest conversion of lignocellulose in rice straw to sugar and consequently, highest ethanol concentration after 7 days fermentation with S. cerevisae yeast. The ethanol yield in this study was about 10 and 11 g.L-1.(AU)

Cinética micelial dos fungos comestíveis Pleurotus ostreatus e Lentinula edodes em resíduos lignocelulósicos.

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to evaluate the mycelial growth of 2 edible fungi (Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinula edodes) in 6 culture media [(malt-agar, sawdust-dextrose-agar-marupá (SDA-MA), sawdust-dextrose-agar-cajuí (SDA-CA), sawdust-dextrose-agar-açaí (SDA-AÇA), sawdust-dextrose-agar-banana 50% (BAN 50%) and sawdust-dextrose-agar-banana 100% (BAN 100%)], in Petri dishes. The experimental design was totally randomized, in a 6x2 factorial scheme. Each treatment consisted of six repetitions in 1 Petri dish, totaling 72 experimental units. It was verified that P. ostreatus presented better mycelial development (81.00; 64.66; 81.00; 50.16 and 33.33mm for SDA-MA, SDA-CA, SDA-AÇA, BAN 50% and BAN 100%, respectively) than L. edodes (32.00; 31.66; 27.66; 37.33 and 21.83mm for SDA-MA, SDA-CA, SDA-AÇA, BAN 50% and BAN 100%, respectively). It was also verified that there was no advantage for L. edodes in relation to mycelial growth, when media based on residues were used, compared to malt-agar medium (control), which obtained the best performance (62.17mm). As for P. ostreatus, SDA-MA and SDA-AÇA medium presented the highest growth averages (81 mm), representing a growth increase of 34% in relation to the control medium (malt-agar), whose growth average was 60.33mm. Thus, the residues tested present potential to be used in fungiculture, especially for the cultivation of P. ostreatus.

RESUMO O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento micelial, em placa de Petri, de dois fungos comestíveis (Pleurotus ostreatus e Lentinula edodes) em seis meios de cultura [(malte-ágar, serragem-dextrose-ágar-marupá (SDA-MA), serragem-dextrose-ágar-cajuí (SDA-CA), serragem-dextrose-ágar-açaí (SDA-AÇA), serragem-dextrose-ágar-banana 50% (BAN 50%) e serragem-dextrose-ágar-banana 100% (BAN 100%)]. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 6 x 2. Cada tratamento constou de seis repetições, correspondente a uma placa de Petri, totalizando 72 unidades experimentais. Verificou-se que, em todos os meios à base de resíduos, o P. ostreatus apresentou um melhor desenvolvimento micelial (81,00; 64,66; 81,00; 50,16; e 33,33 mm, para SDA-MA, SDA-CA, SDA-AÇA, BAN 50% e BAN 100%, respectivamente) que o L. edodes (32,00; 31,66; 27,66; 37,33; e 21,83 mm, para SDA-MA, SDA-CA, SDA-AÇA, BAN 50% e BAN 100%, respectivamente). Também constatou-se que, para os L. edodes, não houve vantagem, em relação ao crescimento micelial, no uso de meios à base de resíduos comparado ao meio malte-ágar (testemunha), o qual obteve o melhor desempenho (62,17mm). Já para o P. ostreatus, os meios SDA-MA e SDA-AÇA apresentaram as maiores médias de crescimento (81 mm), o que representa um incremento de crescimento de 34% em relação ao meio testemunha (malte-ágar), cujo média de crescimento foi de 60,33mm. Assim, de uma forma geral, os resíduos testados indicam potencial de aproveitamento na fungicultura, especialmente para o cultivo de P. ostreatus.

Fontes de silício no desenvolvimento de plântulas de bananeira 'Maçã' micropropagadas

The objective of the research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of silicon during the in vitro rooting phase of 'Maçã' banana tree by means of physiological, phytotechnical and ultrastructural analysis. It was used propagules already established in vitro which were inoculated in MURASHIGE & SKOOG (MS) medium, added of 30g L-1 of sucrose, 1mg L-1 of NAA (naphthalene acetic acid) and solidified with 1.8g L-1 of PhytagelTM. It was tested three sources of silicate added to MS medium, sodium silicate, potassium silicate and calcium silicate, at a dose of 1g L-1 and MS medium without silicate as a witness. The experimental design was completely randomized with fifteen replicates. The propagules were kept for 45 days in a growth room under controlled conditions. There was an increase in levels of chlorophyll a, b and total in the presence of calcium silicate. Supplementation of culture medium with sodium silicate promoted increase in length, fresh and dry weight of shoots. The silicon provides adequate seedling development.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes fontes de silício durante a fase de enraizamento in vitro de bananeira 'Maçã' por meio de análise fisiológica, fitotécnica e ultraestrutural. Foram utilizados propágulos já estabelecidos in vitro e inoculados em meio MURASHIGE & SKOOG (MS), adicionado de 30g L-1 de sacarose, 1mg L-1 de ANA (ácido naftalenoacético) e solidificado com 1,8g L-1 de PhytagelTM. Foram testadas três fontes de silicato acrescidas ao meio MS, silicato de sódio, silicato de potássio e silicato de cálcio, na dosagem de 1g L-1 e o meio MS sem silicato como testemunha. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com quinze repetições. Os propágulos foram mantidos por 45 dias em sala de crescimento, sob condições controladas. Verificou-se aumento nos teores de clorofila a, b e total na presença de silicato de cálcio. A suplementação do meio de cultura com silicato de sódio promoveu aumento de comprimento, massa fresca e seca de parte aérea. O silício proporciona adequado desenvolvimento das plântulas.

Fontes de silício no desenvolvimento de plântulas de bananeira 'Maçã' micropropagadas

The objective of the research was to evaluate the effect of different sources of silicon during the in vitro rooting phase of 'Maçã' banana tree by means of physiological, phytotechnical and ultrastructural analysis. It was used propagules already established in vitro which were inoculated in MURASHIGE & SKOOG (MS) medium, added of 30g L-1 of sucrose, 1mg L-1 of NAA (naphthalene acetic acid) and solidified with 1.8g L-1 of PhytagelTM. It was tested three sources of silicate added to MS medium, sodium silicate, potassium silicate and calcium silicate, at a dose of 1g L-1 and MS medium without silicate as a witness. The experimental design was completely randomized with fifteen replicates. The propagules were kept for 45 days in a growth room under controlled conditions. There was an increase in levels of chlorophyll a, b and total in the presence of calcium silicate. Supplementation of culture medium with sodium silicate promoted increase in length, fresh and dry weight of shoots. The silicon provides adequate seedling development.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes fontes de silício durante a fase de enraizamento in vitro de bananeira 'Maçã' por meio de análise fisiológica, fitotécnica e ultraestrutural. Foram utilizados propágulos já estabelecidos in vitro e inoculados em meio MURASHIGE & SKOOG (MS), adicionado de 30g L-1 de sacarose, 1mg L-1 de ANA (ácido naftalenoacético) e solidificado com 1,8g L-1 de PhytagelTM. Foram testadas três fontes de silicato acrescidas ao meio MS, silicato de sódio, silicato de potássio e silicato de cálcio, na dosagem de 1g L-1 e o meio MS sem silicato como testemunha. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com quinze repetições. Os propágulos foram mantidos por 45 dias em sala de crescimento, sob condições controladas. Verificou-se aumento nos teores de clorofila a, b e total na presença de silicato de cálcio. A suplementação do meio de cultura com silicato de sódio promoveu aumento de comprimento, massa fresca e seca de parte aérea. O silício proporciona adequado desenvolvimento das plântulas.