Combined agricultural practices in millet and cactus: phyllochron, structural characteristics and relations with yield

Variation in rainfall affects crops; therefore, agricultural practices become essential for forage production in semi-arid regions. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different agricultural practices on phyllochron, structural characteristics of forage cactus and millet, and their relations with crop yield using the principal component analysis (PCA). The design was in randomized blocks, with six treatments: sole cropped cactus without straw mulching, sole cropped cactus with straw mulching, sole cropped millet without straw mulching, sole cropped millet with straw mulching, and cactus intercropping with millet, with and without straw mulching, each with four replicates. There were three cactus cycles and nine millet cycles (three cycles of cultivars BRS1501 and six of IPA Bulk-1-BF). Biometric parameters were evaluated monthly, while yield was determined after the crop harvest. Phyllochron was determined with the regression analysis. The PCA was applied to structural characteristics and yield. The systems adopted did not influence the structural characteristics of cactus and millet ( p > 0.05), except for cladode thickness, which increased with straw mulching. Phyllochron of the millet reduced when the crop was intercropped. The structural characteristics of cladode length, width, and thickness influenced crop yield, mainly in systems with straw mulching. Straw mulching and intercropping alter phyllochron of cactus and millet. The adoption of straw mulching has a more significant relationship with cactus yield, whereas biometric variables influence crop yield for millet, not the cropping system.(AU)

Cobertura de polietileno e fontes de adubo podem reduzir bicho-mineiro e ácaro-vermelho em cafeeiro? / Can polyethylene cover and fertilizer sources reduce leaf miner and red mite in coffee?

A cafeicultura vem crescendo cada vez mais no Brasil e, diante disso, tecnologias são desenvolvidas constantemente para obtenção de maiores produtividades. Nesse contexto, vem sendo estudado o efeito do mulching de polietileno e fontes de adubo na cafeicultura. O objetivodesse trabalho foi avaliar a incidência de bicho-mineiro e ácaro-vermelho em cafeeiro em função do uso do mulchingde polietileno e adubos (liberação controlada e convencional). A pesquisa foi realizada na área experimental da Universidade Federalde Uberlândia ­CampusMonte Carmelo, Minas Gerais, com a cultivar de Coffea arabicaIPR 100, com delineamento em blocos casualizados e quatro repetições. Foram testados os seguintes tratamentos: T1 -mulchingdupla face branco/preto com adubo convencional; T2 ­mulchingdupla face branco/preto com adubo de liberação controlada; T3 ­mulchingdupla face prata/preto com adubo convencional; T4 ­mulchingdupla face prata/preto com adubo de liberação controlada; T5 ­Sem mulchingcom adubo convencional; T6 ­Sem mulchingcom adubo de liberação controlada. As avaliações ocorreram quinzenalmente de julho de 2020 a dezembro de 2020, mediante a constatação da presença ou ausência de ácaro-vermelho e de lagartas de bicho-mineiro. Os picos de densidade populacional para bicho-mineiro ocorreram no período de julho a outubro de 2020, e para ácaro-vermelho no mês de agosto, devido à baixa umidade relativa do ar e precipitação. Assim, conclui-se que a utilização do mulchingdupla face prata/preto proporcionou maior atratividade do bicho-mineiro-do-cafeeiro. Já as fontes de adubo não influenciaram na probabilidade de ocorrência deste inseto-praga. Além disso, os adubos convencionais, bem como os de liberação controlada, e a ausência/presença de coberturas do solo, não influenciaram na incidência deácaro-vermelho em cafeeiros da região do Cerrado Mineiro.(AU)

Coffee crop has been growing increasingly in Brazil and, in view of this, technologies are constantly being developedto obtain greater productivity. In this context, the effect of polyethylene mulchingas a source of fertilizer on coffee production has been studied. The objective of this work was to evaluate the incidence of leaf miner and red mite in coffee as a function of the use of polyethylene mulching and controlled and conventional release fertilizer. The research was carried out in the experimental area of the Federal University of Uberlândia -Campus Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais, with the cultivar IPR 100, in arandomized block design with four blocks. The following treatments were tested: T1 -double-faced white/black mulchingwith conventional fertilizer; T2 ­white/black double-sided mulchingwith controlled release fertilizer; T3 ­double-sided silver/black mulchingwith conventional fertilizer; T4 ­silver/black double-sided mulchingwith controlled release fertilizer; T5 ­No mulchingwith conventional fertilizer; T6 ­No mulchingwith controlledreleasefertilizer. The evaluations took place fortnightly from July 2020 to December 2020, upon verification of the presence or absence of leaf miner and red mite caterpillars. Population density peaks for leaf miner occurred from July to October 2020, and for red mite in August, due to low relative humidity and precipitation. Thus, it is concluded that the use of double-sided silver/black mulching provided greater attractiveness to the coffee leaf miner. The fertilizer sources did not influence the probability of occurrence of this insect pest. In addition, conventional fertilizers, as well as those of controlled release, and the absence/presence of soil coverings, did not influence the incidence of red mite in coffee trees in the Cerrado Mineiro region.(AU)

Ácido salicílico e cobertura de solo no cultivo de physalis / Salicylic acid and soil cover in the cultivation of physalis

O objetivo neste trabalho foi verificar a influência da aplicação de diferentes concentrações de ácido salicílico e distintas coberturas de solo no cultivo de physalis (Physalis peruviana L). O trabalho foi desenvolvido na área experimental da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul, Laranjeiras do Sul-PR. Foram utilizadas mudas de physalis produzidas em casa de vegetação. A campo foram submetidas a cinco concentrações de ácido salicílico (0, 0,001, 0,002, 0,003, 0,004 Mol L-¹), e três coberturas de solo (palhada de gramínea, eucalipto e testemunha sem palhada). Nas avaliações de pré-colheita, o delineamento experimental foi de blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 3x5. Para as avaliações pós-colheita o delineamento experimental foi 3x5x2, sendo considerado também o mês de colheita. Não houve interação entre os fatores para as variáveis analisadas. Para altura e diâmetro, presença de insetos, incidência e severidade de doenças foliares, somente o fator concentrações de ácido salicílico influenciou. Na pós-colheita somente o mês de colheita interferiu nos fatores, sendo a colheita de setembro com maior número e massa dos frutos, mas também o maior ataque de insetos e doenças. Concluiu-se com este trabalho que a aplicação de ácido salicílico influenciou no desenvolvimento de plantas de physalis.(AU)

The objective of this work was to verify the influence of the application of different concentrations of salicylic acid and different soil coverings in the cultivation of physalis (Physalis peruvianaL). The work was developed in the experimentalarea of the Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Laranjeiras do Sul-PR. Physalis seedlings produced in a greenhouse were used. The field was subjected to five concentrations of salicylic acid (0, 0,001, 0,002, 0,003, 0,004 Mol L-¹), and three soil coverings (grass straw, eucalyptus and control without straw). In the pre-harvest evaluations, the experimental design was randomized blocks, in a 3x5 factorial scheme. For post-harvest evaluations, the experimental design was 3x5x2, and the month of harvest was also considered. There was no interaction between the factors for the analyzed variables. For height and diameter increase and presence of insects, incidence and severity of leaf diseases, only the factor of salicylic acid influences. In the post-harvestperiod, only the month of harvest interfered in the factors, with the September harvest having the largest number and mass of fruits, but also the greatest attack by insects and diseases. It was concluded with this work that the application of salicylic acid influenced the development of physalis plants.(AU)

Can mulch be effective in controlling exotic grasses and promoting natural regeneration in ecological restoration?

Mulching use in agriculture has been known since 1802 as the practice of spreading dry leaves and straw on the soil to prevent erosion and water loss. Our study evaluated the mulch effectiveness in the establishment of regenerating seedlings and its contribution to the control of exotic grasses. The studies were carried out in an ecological restoration area in the municipality of Itapira-SP. The treatment with mulching consisted in chemical desiccation with glyphosate herbicide application, keeping the dry grass on the ground. In the control treatment, after chemical weeding, the grass was removed with manual mowing, exposing the soil. Eight months after implantation, we sampled all regenerating seedlings in 100 plots of 50 x 50 cm in each treatment. We considered as seedlings all individuals of tree species less than 100 cm tall. We calculated richness, abundance, similarity, and the relationship of the frequency of seedlings to the height of the mulch. We sampled eight species with 42 seedlings, with only one not identified. The highest abundance and species richness were found in the treatment with mulch (n = 34 individuals; eight species), the most abundant being Schinus terebinthifoliaRaddi (14 individuals) followed by Solanum mauritianumScop. (11 individuals), and Platypodium elegansVog. (three individuals). The presence of exoticgrasses was lower in the plots of the mulching (13%) compared to the control treatment (67%). The highest frequency of seedlings was obtained with mulch height from 21 to 37 cm. We suggest that adaptive management practices, such as the use of the mulching technique, can be implemented in ecological restoration areas, because they favor the natural regeneration of native seedlings and can contribute to the control of exotic grasses, but the height of the layer must be controlled.(AU)

Vegetative and productive responses of tabasco pepper to fertigation and plastic mulching

The use of plastic mulching and high frequency hydroponic drip irrigation (intensive production methods) watering cycle may increase tabasco pepper crop production per unit area. To test this hypothesis, two randomized block experiments were conducted in a greenhouse, using a 2 × 4 factorial scheme with two contrasting soil types (sandy loam and loamy soil), two mulching conditions of soil cover (SC), and no soil cover (NC) at four frequencies: 1, 3, 12, and 24 irrigations every three days. The growth and yield pepper components were evaluated and the water use efficiency (WUE) was calculated. Mulching did increase fruit dry mass percentage (FDMP), WUE, and potassium use efficiency (KUE) in sandy loam soil. The greater frequency fertigation did not increase fruit fresh mass (FFM), number of fruits (NF), fruit average mass (FAM), fruit dry mass (FDM), FDMP, or WUE in sandy loam and loamy soils. Tabasco pepper has a permanent shrub growth habit that is somewhat different from horticultural crops, besides it is usually responsive to high frequency irrigation under vegetative intensive growth.

Agronomic performance of 'BRS Princesa' banana under fertigation and mulching / Desempenho agronômico da bananeira 'BRS Princesa' sob fertirrigação e cobertura morta

Banana is one of the most produced fruit crops in Brazil and has great economic, social and nutritional importance. Factors such as water availability and well-managed fertilization are fundamental to achieving profitable yields. The aim of this study was to examine the agronomic performance and water use efficiency of 'BRS Princesa' banana under combinations of irrigation systems, fertilization methods and mulching, during three production cycles. The experiment was laid out in a randomized-block design with four replicates. Treatments consisted of a combination of the localized irrigation system, fertilization strategy and mulching, as follows: Drip irrigation with manual fertilization; Micro-sprinkler irrigation with manual fertilization; Drip fertigation with mulch; Drip fertigation without mulch; Micro-sprinkler fertigation with mulch; and Microsprinkler fertigation without mulch. The plants were irrigated every three days, using three 4-L h-1 drippers per plant or a 64-L h-1 micro-sprinkler for every four plants. The following variables were analyzed: number of leaves, plant height, pseudostem circumference, number of hands, hand yield, water and nutrient (nitrogen and potassium) use efficiency and earliness. The micro-sprinkler system provided a greater pseudostem circumference without the presence of mulch. Plants under micro-sprinkler fertigation with mulching grew taller. The banana yield was higher when fertigation was used than with manual fertilization, regardless of the irrigation system. Plants grown in mulched soil were more productive than those grown in bare soil. The use of mulch increased water, nitrogen and potassium use efficiency when compared with cultivation in bare soil. Drip-irrigated plants showed earlier production than those irrigated with micro-sprinklers.(AU)

A bananeira é sendo uma das fruteiras mais produzidas no Brasil e possui grande importância econômica, social e alimentícia. Fatores como disponibilidade de água e adubação bem manejados são fundamentais para obtenção de produtividades rentáveis. Objetivou-se com este trabalho, avaliar o desempenho agronômico e a eficiência no uso da água da bananeira 'BRS Princesa' sob combinações de sistemas de irrigação, métodos de adubação e cobertura morta, durante três ciclos de produção. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram na combinação do sistema de irrigação localizada, estratégia de adubação e uso de cobertura morta: a) Irrigação por gotejamento com adubação manual; b) Irrigação por microaspersão com adubação manual; c) Fertirrigação por gotejamento com cobertura morta; d) Fertirrigação por gotejamento sem cobertura morta; e) Fertirrigação por microaspersão com cobertura morta e f) Fertirrigação por microaspersão sem cobertura morta. As irrigações ocorreram a cada três dias, utilizando-se três gotejadores de 4 L h-1 por planta ou um microaspersor de 64 L h-1 para cada quatro plantas. As variáveis estudadas foram: número de folhas, altura da planta, perímetro do pseudocaule, número de pencas, produtividade, eficiência no uso da água e de nutrientes (nitrogênio e potássio) e precocidade. A microaspersão proporcionou maior circunferência do pseudocaule sem a presença da cobertura do solo. Plantas sob fertirrigação por microaspersão com cobertura do solo expressam maiores alturas. A produtividade da bananeira foi maior quando utilizada a fertirrigação em detrimento da adubação manual, independente do sistema de irrigação. As plantas cultivadas em solo coberto foram mais produtivas que aquelas cultivadas em solo descoberto. O uso da cobertura morta elevou a eficiência do uso da água, de nitrogênio e de potássio em relação ao cultivo em solo descoberto. As plantas irrigadas por gotejamento apresentaram produção mais precoce que irrigadas por microaspersão.(AU)

Cover cropping system and mulching can shape soil microbial status in fruit orchards

The use of cover crop in agricultural fields has been well elucidated, especially regarding nitrogen fixation from legume crops and their function as weed protection. Furthermore, to cover crops can benefit the soil microbial community. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the benefits of mulching and cover cropping systems on soil microbial growth and activity, and their effects on plant mineral nutrition in pomelo (Citrus maxima ) and macadamia ( Macadamia integrifolia ) orchards. The treatments included: 1) control [Glyphosate herbicide (Roundup at 4 l per ha)], 2) manual weed control, 3) mulching with dead leaves from their respective trees (macadamia and pomelo), 4) millet, 5) faba bean, 6) millet + faba bean. All the treatments were applied for 120 days before soil and plant leaves were sampled for analyses. Plant mineral nutrition, soil microbial biomass C (MBC) and soil microbial biomass N (MBN); basal respiration (BRA), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization (COL); number of AMF spores (SPO) in soil; total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) were evaluated. Plant nutrition was not altered by the treatments; however, the MBC, COL and SPO markedly increased in response to mulching and faba bean + millet treatments. Especially in macadamia soils, these treatments had a great response to soil microbiology. Significant negative correlations were also detected for the COL, SPO, BRA and TOC with the Nutrient Balance Index (NBI). These results indicate that in short-term the cover cropping system is useful to improve the soil microbial growth and AMF formation in soils of pomelo and macadam orchards.

Cover cropping system and mulching can shape soil microbial status in fruit orchards

The use of cover crop in agricultural fields has been well elucidated, especially regarding nitrogen fixation from legume crops and their function as weed protection. Furthermore, to cover crops can benefit the soil microbial community. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the benefits of mulching and cover cropping systems on soil microbial growth and activity, and their effects on plant mineral nutrition in pomelo (Citrus maxima ) and macadamia ( Macadamia integrifolia ) orchards. The treatments included: 1) control [Glyphosate herbicide (Roundup at 4 l per ha)], 2) manual weed control, 3) mulching with dead leaves from their respective trees (macadamia and pomelo), 4) millet, 5) faba bean, 6) millet + faba bean. All the treatments were applied for 120 days before soil and plant leaves were sampled for analyses. Plant mineral nutrition, soil microbial biomass C (MBC) and soil microbial biomass N (MBN); basal respiration (BRA), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) colonization (COL); number of AMF spores (SPO) in soil; total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) were evaluated. Plant nutrition was not altered by the treatments; however, the MBC, COL and SPO markedly increased in response to mulching and faba bean + millet treatments. Especially in macadamia soils, these treatments had a great response to soil microbiology. Significant negative correlations were also detected for the COL, SPO, BRA and TOC with the Nutrient Balance Index (NBI). These results indicate that in short-term the cover cropping system is useful to improve the soil microbial growth and AMF formation in soils of pomelo and macadam orchards.(AU)

Desempenho agronômico de mandioca de mesa manejada com irrigação e uso de cobertura plástica do solo / Agronomic performance of sweet cassava managed with irrigation and use of plastic soil cover

Apesar da mandioca ser reconhecida pela sua elevada tolerância à seca, a irrigação vem apresentando resultados satisfatórios. Entretanto, poucos estudos vêm sendo desenvolvidos visando a determinação dos efeitos da cobertura do solo, da irrigação e da combinação de ambos no desenvolvimento da cultura. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a influência da irrigação e da cobertura plástica do solo, no desempenho agronômico de mandioca de mesa. O plantio foi feito em canteiros, no sistema de fileira dupla com as manivas-sementes implantadas na vertical em espaçamento de 0,60 m entre linhas e 0,80 m entre plantas. Foram aplicados os tratamentos canteiro desnudo sem irrigação, canteiro coberto com plástico de polietileno preto sem irrigação, canteiro desnudo com irrigação e canteiro coberto com plástico de polietileno preto com irrigação. As irrigações foram por aspersão convencional, com base no balanço diário de água do solo na profundidade efetiva do sistema radicular da mandioca nos diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento da cultura. Os caracteres avaliados em duas safras foram: produtividade de parte aérea, produtividade de raízes, porcentagem de amido nas raízes e tempo para a cocção. A expressão dos caracteres produtividade de raízes, peso da parte aérea e teor de amido nas raízes, foi influenciada pelo manejo da irrigação e pela cobertura do solo. A utilização individual das tecnologias de irrigação e de cobertura plástica do solo, proporcionaram aumentos de produtividade de raízes de 55% e 13%, respectivamente, e quando foram utilizadas em conjunto a produtividade de raízes aumentou 89%.(AU)

Although cassava is recognized for its high tolerance to drought, irrigation is showing satisfactory results. However, few studies have been carried out to determine the effects of soil cover, irrigation and the combination of both on crop development. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of irrigation and plastic soil cover on the agronomic performance of sweet cassava. The planting was done in beds, in the double row system with the stem cutings implanted vertically, with 0.60 m between rows and 0.80 m between plants. The following treatments were applied: naked non-irrigated bedding, bedding covered with non-irrigated black polyethylene plastic, naked bedding with irrigation and bedding covered with irrigated black polyethylene plastic. Irrigation was performed by conventional sprinkling, based on the daily soil water balance at the effective depth of the cassava root system in the different stages of crop development. The characters evaluated were: shoot weight, root yield, starch percentage in the roots and time for cooking. The expression of the characters shoot weight, root yield and starch percentage in the roots was significantly influenced by irrigation management and soil cover. The individual use of irrigation and plastic soil cover technologies led to increases in root yield of 55% and 13%, respectively, and when used together, root yield increased by 89%.(AU)

Desempenho agronômico de mandioca de mesa manejada com irrigação e uso de cobertura plástica do solo / Agronomic performance of sweet cassava managed with irrigation and use of plastic soil cover

Apesar da mandioca ser reconhecida pela sua elevada tolerância à seca, a irrigação vem apresentando resultados satisfatórios. Entretanto, poucos estudos vêm sendo desenvolvidos visando a determinação dos efeitos da cobertura do solo, da irrigação e da combinação de ambos no desenvolvimento da cultura. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a influência da irrigação e da cobertura plástica do solo, no desempenho agronômico de mandioca de mesa. O plantio foi feito em canteiros, no sistema de fileira dupla com as manivas-sementes implantadas na vertical em espaçamento de 0,60 m entre linhas e 0,80 m entre plantas. Foram aplicados os tratamentos canteiro desnudo sem irrigação, canteiro coberto com plástico de polietileno preto sem irrigação, canteiro desnudo com irrigação e canteiro coberto com plástico de polietileno preto com irrigação. As irrigações foram por aspersão convencional, com base no balanço diário de água do solo na profundidade efetiva do sistema radicular da mandioca nos diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento da cultura. Os caracteres avaliados em duas safras foram: produtividade de parte aérea, produtividade de raízes, porcentagem de amido nas raízes e tempo para a cocção. A expressão dos caracteres produtividade de raízes, peso da parte aérea e teor de amido nas raízes, foi influenciada pelo manejo da irrigação e pela cobertura do solo. A utilização individual das tecnologias de irrigação e de cobertura plástica do solo, proporcionaram aumentos de produtividade de raízes de 55% e 13%, respectivamente, e quando foram utilizadas em conjunto a produtividade de raízes aumentou 89%.

Although cassava is recognized for its high tolerance to drought, irrigation is showing satisfactory results. However, few studies have been carried out to determine the effects of soil cover, irrigation and the combination of both on crop development. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of irrigation and plastic soil cover on the agronomic performance of sweet cassava. The planting was done in beds, in the double row system with the stem cutings implanted vertically, with 0.60 m between rows and 0.80 m between plants. The following treatments were applied: naked non-irrigated bedding, bedding covered with non-irrigated black polyethylene plastic, naked bedding with irrigation and bedding covered with irrigated black polyethylene plastic. Irrigation was performed by conventional sprinkling, based on the daily soil water balance at the effective depth of the cassava root system in the different stages of crop development. The characters evaluated were: shoot weight, root yield, starch percentage in the roots and time for cooking. The expression of the characters shoot weight, root yield and starch percentage in the roots was significantly influenced by irrigation management and soil cover. The individual use of irrigation and plastic soil cover technologies led to increases in root yield of 55% and 13%, respectively, and when used together, root yield increased by 89%.

Solarização e cobertura morta no solo sobre a infestação de plantas daninhas no feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata) / Solarization and soil mulching on weed infestation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

A infestação de plantas daninhas está entre os problemas de maior interferência na agricultura, e por isso tem despertado a utilização de técnicas de manejo, como o uso de solarização e coberturas vegetais sobre o solo, que podem atenuar essa problemática. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar os manejos de solarização e cobertura morta do solo sobre a infestação de plantas daninhas no cultivo do feijão-caupi. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação sob delineamento inteiramente casualizado com oito tratamentos, como sendo: solarização do solo (com e sem) e três coberturas mortas (mamona, crotalária e vegetação espontânea + ausência de cobertura) com quatro repetições. A pesquisa foi conduzida em vasos com capacidade de 11 dm3 , preenchidos com oito kg de solo, e a semeadura realizada diretamente nos vasos. Aos 80 dias após a semeadura, foram determinados o número e a massa seca total de plantas daninhas em cada unidade experimental. Nesse período também foram avaliadas as características de crescimento e rendimento do feijão-caupi. O número e massa seca total de plantas daninhas foram maiores no solo sem cobertura, independente da solarização, sendo a massa seca total maior na ausência da solarização. Essa infestação de plantas daninhas reduziu o comprimento do ramo principal, número de folhas, número e comprimento de vagens, produção de massa seca e quantidade de água na parte aérea do feijão-caupi, enquanto aumentou a massa seca radicular. A solarização quando isolada não suprime totalmente a incidência de plantas daninhas, mas reduz o desenvolvimento destas. Por outro lado, a cobertura do solo, independente do tipo e da solarização, reduz a incidência de plantas daninhas favorecendo o crescimento, rendimento e produção de massa seca na parte aérea do feijão-caupi.(AU)

Weed infestation is among the problems of greater interference in agriculture, and therefore has awakened the use of management techniques, as the use of solarization and mulching on the ground, that can mitigate this problem. Thus, was objectified with this work to evaluate the management of solarization and soil mulching on weed infestation in cowpea. The experiment was carried in greenhouse under a completely randomized design with eight treatments, such as: soil solarization (with and without) and three dead cover crops (castor bean, crotalaria and spontaneous vegetation + with four replications. The research was conducted in pots with a capacity of 11 dm3 , filled with eight kg of soil, and the sowing was carried out directly in the pots. At 80 days after sowing, the number and total dry mass of weeds in each experimental unit were determined. During this period, the growth and yield characteristics of cowpea were also evaluated. The number and total dry mass of weeds were higher in the uncovered soil, independent of solarization, and the dry mass was higher in the absence of solarization. This weed infestation reduced the length of the main branch, number of leaves, number and length of pods, production of dry mass and amount of water in the aerial part of the cowpea, while increasing the root dry mass. Solarization, when isolated, does not totally suppress the incidence of weeds, but reduces their development. On the other hand, soil cover, independent of type and solarization, reduces the incidence of weeds favoring growth, yield and dry matter production in the aerial part of the cowpea.(AU)

Solarização e cobertura morta no solo sobre a infestação de plantas daninhas no feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata) / Solarization and soil mulching on weed infestation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

A infestação de plantas daninhas está entre os problemas de maior interferência na agricultura, e por isso tem despertado a utilização de técnicas de manejo, como o uso de solarização e coberturas vegetais sobre o solo, que podem atenuar essa problemática. Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar os manejos de solarização e cobertura morta do solo sobre a infestação de plantas daninhas no cultivo do feijão-caupi. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação sob delineamento inteiramente casualizado com oito tratamentos, como sendo: solarização do solo (com e sem) e três coberturas mortas (mamona, crotalária e vegetação espontânea + ausência de cobertura) com quatro repetições. A pesquisa foi conduzida em vasos com capacidade de 11 dm3 , preenchidos com oito kg de solo, e a semeadura realizada diretamente nos vasos. Aos 80 dias após a semeadura, foram determinados o número e a massa seca total de plantas daninhas em cada unidade experimental. Nesse período também foram avaliadas as características de crescimento e rendimento do feijão-caupi. O número e massa seca total de plantas daninhas foram maiores no solo sem cobertura, independente da solarização, sendo a massa seca total maior na ausência da solarização. Essa infestação de plantas daninhas reduziu o comprimento do ramo principal, número de folhas, número e comprimento de vagens, produção de massa seca e quantidade de água na parte aérea do feijão-caupi, enquanto aumentou a massa seca radicular. A solarização quando isolada não suprime totalmente a incidência de plantas daninhas, mas reduz o desenvolvimento destas. Por outro lado, a cobertura do solo, independente do tipo e da solarização, reduz a incidência de plantas daninhas favorecendo o crescimento, rendimento e produção de massa seca na parte aérea do feijão-caupi.

Weed infestation is among the problems of greater interference in agriculture, and therefore has awakened the use of management techniques, as the use of solarization and mulching on the ground, that can mitigate this problem. Thus, was objectified with this work to evaluate the management of solarization and soil mulching on weed infestation in cowpea. The experiment was carried in greenhouse under a completely randomized design with eight treatments, such as: soil solarization (with and without) and three dead cover crops (castor bean, crotalaria and spontaneous vegetation + with four replications. The research was conducted in pots with a capacity of 11 dm3 , filled with eight kg of soil, and the sowing was carried out directly in the pots. At 80 days after sowing, the number and total dry mass of weeds in each experimental unit were determined. During this period, the growth and yield characteristics of cowpea were also evaluated. The number and total dry mass of weeds were higher in the uncovered soil, independent of solarization, and the dry mass was higher in the absence of solarization. This weed infestation reduced the length of the main branch, number of leaves, number and length of pods, production of dry mass and amount of water in the aerial part of the cowpea, while increasing the root dry mass. Solarization, when isolated, does not totally suppress the incidence of weeds, but reduces their development. On the other hand, soil cover, independent of type and solarization, reduces the incidence of weeds favoring growth, yield and dry matter production in the aerial part of the cowpea.

Uso de vinhaça como biofertilizante: efeito na nodulação, crescimento e acúmulo de nutrientes no cultivo da soja / Vinhaça as a biofertilizer in soybean culture: effect on nodulation, growth and nutrient aculmulation

A vinhaça é um resíduo orgânico líquido proveniente do processo de fermentação para obtenção de substâncias alcoólicas, principalmente o etanol. É rica em potássio, nutriente essencial para o desenvolvimento da soja. A vinhaça é um resíduo classe II (não perigoso) caracterizado pela ausência de metais pesados e contaminantes patogênicos, por isso pode ser utilizada como biofertilizante em diversas culturas agrícolas. Objetivou-se através do presente trabalho estudar o efeito da aplicação de vinhaça na forma “in natura” e “concentrada” como fonte de potássio em substituição parcial e total na cultura da soja. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em função das condições da vinhaça (in natura e concentrada), aplicado na semeadura e em cobertura quando associado com a adubação mineral com cloreto de potássio na semeadura. No primeiro ano de cultivo a utilização da vinhaça promove melhores condições para nodulação e crescimento da planta. A vinhaça não afeta a nodulação da soja nos dois momentos de aplicação (semeadura e cobertura). A vinhaça pode ser utilizada como biofertilizante em substituição parcial ou total da adubação mineral com cloreto de potássio em soja, independentemente de sua forma de aplicação (in natura ou concentrada).(AU)

Vinasse is a liquid organic waste from the fermentation process to obtain alcoholic substances, mainly ethanol. It is rich in potassium, essential nutrient for soy development. Vinasse is a class II (non-hazardous) residue characterized by the absence of heavy metals and pathogenic contaminants, so it can be used as biofertilizer in various agricultural crops. The objective of the present work was to study the effect of application of “fresh” and “concentrated” vinasse as potassium source in partial and total substitution in soybean crop. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments were distributed according to the conditions of the vinasse (fresh and concentrated), applied at sowing and covering when associated with mineral fertilization with potassium chloride at sowing. In the first year of cultivation the use of vinasse promotes better conditions for nodulation and plant growth. Vinasse does not affect soybean nodulation at both application times (sowing and mulching). Vinasse can be used as biofertilizer in partial or total substitution of potassium chloride mineral fertilization in soybean, regardless of its application form (fresh or concentrated).(AU)

Uso de vinhaça como biofertilizante: efeito na nodulação, crescimento e acúmulo de nutrientes no cultivo da soja / Vinhaça as a biofertilizer in soybean culture: effect on nodulation, growth and nutrient aculmulation

A vinhaça é um resíduo orgânico líquido proveniente do processo de fermentação para obtenção de substâncias alcoólicas, principalmente o etanol. É rica em potássio, nutriente essencial para o desenvolvimento da soja. A vinhaça é um resíduo classe II (não perigoso) caracterizado pela ausência de metais pesados e contaminantes patogênicos, por isso pode ser utilizada como biofertilizante em diversas culturas agrícolas. Objetivou-se através do presente trabalho estudar o efeito da aplicação de vinhaça na forma “in natura” e “concentrada” como fonte de potássio em substituição parcial e total na cultura da soja. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em função das condições da vinhaça (in natura e concentrada), aplicado na semeadura e em cobertura quando associado com a adubação mineral com cloreto de potássio na semeadura. No primeiro ano de cultivo a utilização da vinhaça promove melhores condições para nodulação e crescimento da planta. A vinhaça não afeta a nodulação da soja nos dois momentos de aplicação (semeadura e cobertura). A vinhaça pode ser utilizada como biofertilizante em substituição parcial ou total da adubação mineral com cloreto de potássio em soja, independentemente de sua forma de aplicação (in natura ou concentrada).

Vinasse is a liquid organic waste from the fermentation process to obtain alcoholic substances, mainly ethanol. It is rich in potassium, essential nutrient for soy development. Vinasse is a class II (non-hazardous) residue characterized by the absence of heavy metals and pathogenic contaminants, so it can be used as biofertilizer in various agricultural crops. The objective of the present work was to study the effect of application of “fresh” and “concentrated” vinasse as potassium source in partial and total substitution in soybean crop. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments were distributed according to the conditions of the vinasse (fresh and concentrated), applied at sowing and covering when associated with mineral fertilization with potassium chloride at sowing. In the first year of cultivation the use of vinasse promotes better conditions for nodulation and plant growth. Vinasse does not affect soybean nodulation at both application times (sowing and mulching). Vinasse can be used as biofertilizer in partial or total substitution of potassium chloride mineral fertilization in soybean, regardless of its application form (fresh or concentrated).

Straw removal of sugarcane from soil and its impacts on yield and industrial quality ratoons

ABSTRACT: Mechanical harvesting leaves in its wake a considerable amount of straw in the field, which can be effectively utilized to improve the soil condition and sugarcane yield. However, there is no specific information as to the quantity of straw mulch required to achieve such effects and as to whether it can be used in other sectors for bioelectricity and ethanol production. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of removing different amounts of straw from the field and its impact on the yield and industrial quality of sugarcane ratoons. The experiment was carried out on Rhodic soil where six treatments were evaluated including 0 %, 25 % (5 Mg ha1), 50 % (10 Mg ha1), 75 % (15 Mg ha1), 100 % (20 Mg ha1) straw on the soil surface and burned sugarcane (where 100 % of the straw was burned). The influence on yield and industrial quality was calculated using total soluble solids, Pol (Apparent sucrose content), apparent purity, total sugars, reducing sugars and fiber. Shifting the harvesting system from burned cane to growing under straw mulch improved crop yield as well as favoring sugar contents during water deficit conditions. The straw left on the soil did not affect industrial quality in any way during the trials; however, under drought conditions, treatments with 50 and 75 % of straw resulted in a 76 % higher yield compared to burned sugarcane, and 29 % more than the 0 %, 25 % to 100 % treatments of straw mulch thus favoring higher sugar production. The removal of 50 % of the straw caused no damage to the sugarcane crop.

Straw removal of sugarcane from soil and its impacts on yield and industrial quality ratoons

ABSTRACT: Mechanical harvesting leaves in its wake a considerable amount of straw in the field, which can be effectively utilized to improve the soil condition and sugarcane yield. However, there is no specific information as to the quantity of straw mulch required to achieve such effects and as to whether it can be used in other sectors for bioelectricity and ethanol production. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of removing different amounts of straw from the field and its impact on the yield and industrial quality of sugarcane ratoons. The experiment was carried out on Rhodic soil where six treatments were evaluated including 0 %, 25 % (5 Mg ha1), 50 % (10 Mg ha1), 75 % (15 Mg ha1), 100 % (20 Mg ha1) straw on the soil surface and burned sugarcane (where 100 % of the straw was burned). The influence on yield and industrial quality was calculated using total soluble solids, Pol (Apparent sucrose content), apparent purity, total sugars, reducing sugars and fiber. Shifting the harvesting system from burned cane to growing under straw mulch improved crop yield as well as favoring sugar contents during water deficit conditions. The straw left on the soil did not affect industrial quality in any way during the trials; however, under drought conditions, treatments with 50 and 75 % of straw resulted in a 76 % higher yield compared to burned sugarcane, and 29 % more than the 0 %, 25 % to 100 % treatments of straw mulch thus favoring higher sugar production. The removal of 50 % of the straw caused no damage to the sugarcane crop.

Straw removal of sugarcane from soil and its impacts on yield and industrial quality ratoons

Mechanical harvesting leaves in its wake a considerable amount of straw in the field, which can be effectively utilized to improve the soil condition and sugarcane yield. However, there is no specific information as to the quantity of straw mulch required to achieve such effects and as to whether it can be used in other sectors for bioelectricity and ethanol production. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of removing different amounts of straw from the field and its impact on the yield and industrial quality of sugarcane ratoons. The experiment was carried out on Rhodic soil where six treatments were evaluated including 0 %, 25 % (5 Mg ha1), 50 % (10 Mg ha1), 75 % (15 Mg ha1), 100 % (20 Mg ha1) straw on the soil surface and burned sugarcane (where 100 % of the straw was burned). The influence on yield and industrial quality was calculated using total soluble solids, Pol (Apparent sucrose content), apparent purity, total sugars, reducing sugars and fiber. Shifting the harvesting system from burned cane to growing under straw mulch improved crop yield as well as favoring sugar contents during water deficit conditions. The straw left on the soil did not affect industrial quality in any way during the trials; however, under drought conditions, treatments with 50 and 75 % of straw resulted in a 76 % higher yield compared to burned sugarcane, and 29 % more than the 0 %, 25 % to 100 % treatments of straw mulch thus favoring higher sugar production. The removal of 50 % of the straw caused no damage to the sugarcane crop.(AU)

Chlorophyll content in plants and fruit yield of strawberry plants grown on mulching / Teores de clorofila nas plantas e produtividade de frutos de morangueiros cultivados sobre mulching

Para se ter frutos de qualidade e êxito no cultivo de morangos, os tratos culturais tornam-se necessários, como a utilização de coberturas de solo. Diante do exposto, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar as características produtivas e teores de pigmentos fotossintéticos de duas cultivares de morangueiro, sobre tipos de mulchings, em sistema de plantio a céu aberto. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 2 x 4, sendo 2 cultivares (Camarosa e Camino Real) e 4 coberturas de solo (polietileno de baixa densidade preto, polietileno de baixa densidade prata, tecido não tecido e ausência de mulching), contendo três repetições. Avaliaram-se os teores de clorofilas a e b, clorofila total e relação a/b nas plantas; número de frutos/planta, produtividade (ton. ha-1), massa de frutos, sólidos solúveis (Brix), acidez total, pH e relação sólidos solúveis/acidez total. A cv. Camarosa apresenta maior produtividade que Camino Real. Os mulchings de polietileno de baixa densidade prata e tecido não tecido apresentaram resultados negativos, não sendo recomendados no cultivo das cvs. de morangueiro Camarosa e Camino Real, sendo indicado o mulching polietileno de baixa densidade de cor preta. Dentre os mulchings utilizados no presente trabalho o polietileno de baixa densidade preto foi o que obteve resultados mais significativos sendo recomendado

Chlorophyll content in plants and fruit yield of strawberry plants grown on mulching / Teores de clorofila nas plantas e produtividade de frutos de morangueiros cultivados sobre mulching

Para se ter frutos de qualidade e êxito no cultivo de morangos, os tratos culturais tornam-se necessários, como a utilização de coberturas de solo. Diante do exposto, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar as características produtivas e teores de pigmentos fotossintéticos de duas cultivares de morangueiro, sobre tipos de mulchings, em sistema de plantio a céu aberto. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 2 x 4, sendo 2 cultivares (Camarosa e Camino Real) e 4 coberturas de solo (polietileno de baixa densidade preto, polietileno de baixa densidade prata, tecido não tecido e ausência de mulching), contendo três repetições. Avaliaram-se os teores de clorofilas a e b, clorofila total e relação a/b nas plantas; número de frutos/planta, produtividade (ton. ha-1), massa de frutos, sólidos solúveis (Brix), acidez total, pH e relação sólidos solúveis/acidez total. A cv. Camarosa apresenta maior produtividade que Camino Real. Os mulchings de polietileno de baixa densidade prata e tecido não tecido apresentaram resultados negativos, não sendo recomendados no cultivo das cvs. de morangueiro Camarosa e Camino Real, sendo indicado o mulching polietileno de baixa densidade de cor preta. Dentre os mulchings utilizados no presente trabalho o polietileno de baixa densidade preto foi o que obteve resultados mais significativos sendo recomendado o seu uso para as cultivares Camarosa e Camino Real.(AU)

This study aimed to evaluate productive characteristics and levels of photosynthetic pigments in two strawberry cultivars on different types of mulching, in an open cultivation system. The experiment was a 2 x 4 factorial completely randomized block design, with 2 varieties (Camarosa and Camino Real) and 4 ground covers (black low-density polyethylene, silver low-density polyethylene, non-woven and no mulching), with three replications. The cultivars were analyzed for chlorophyll a and b content, total chlorophyll, and chlorophyll a/b ratio, number of fruits per plant, yield (ton ha-1), weight fruit mass, soluble solids (ºBrix), total acidity, pH and soluble solids/total acidity ratio. The Camarosa showed higher yield than cv. Camino Real. The silver low-density polyethylene and non-woven mulching treatment exhibited negative results, and are not recommended for the cultivation of Camarosa and Camino Real strawberries. The black low-density polyethylene mulching was the most recommended for growing such cultivars. Among the types of mulchings evaluated, the black low-density polyethylene achieved the best results and it is recommended for the Camarosa and Camino Real strawberry cultivars.(AU)

Weed control and production aspects of strawberry in different ground covers / Controle de plantas daninhas e aspectos produtivos de morangueiro sob diferentes coberturas do solo

The objective was to evaluate strawberry productivity under different soil cover, as well as its effectiveness on the weed control in an organic production system. The experiment was conducted in the Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - UFFS, campus Cerro Largo. The random blocks delineation with 6 blocks was used. The units were designed using 10 aromas cultivar plants, planted in 4 interspersed lines each 0,3m apart. The treatments used were whole plants of Sudan grass (Sorghum sudanense), shavings, acicula of Pinus (Pinus elliottii), black polyethylene and uncovered soil. To determine the productive aspects, the mass production, number and size of fruit were evaluated. The effectiveness of the weed control under different soil cover was determined through the dry weed mass collected monthly. With the exception of the sudan grass, all the other treatments statistically matched the productive aspects. The black polyethylene cover presented better weed control.

Este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar a produtividade do morangueiro em função de diferentes coberturas de solo e a efetividade destas sobre o controle de plantas daninhas, em sistema orgânico de produção. O experimento foi conduzido em área da Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul - UFFS, Campus Cerro Largo. Utilizou-se delineamento de blocos ao acaso com seis blocos. Cada parcela foi constituída por dez plantas da cultivar Aromas, dispostas em quatro linhas intercaladas, distanciadas em 0,30 metros. Os tratamentos utilizados foram plantas inteiras de Capim Sudão (Sorghum sudanense), maravalha, acícula de pinus (Pinus elliottii), polietileno preto e solo descoberto. Para a determinação dos aspectos produtivos foram avaliadas a produtividade em massa, o número e o tamanho dos pseudofrutos. A efetividade de controle das plantas daninhas pelas diferentes coberturas foi determinada através da massa seca das plantas coletadas mensalmente. Com exceção da cobertura com Capim Sudão, todos os demais tratamentos se equiparam, estatisticamente, nos aspectos produtivos. A cobertura com polietileno preto apresentou maior controle sobre plantas daninhas.