Nursery performance of potentially promising rootstocks for citriculture in the south of Brazil / Desempenho em viveiro de porta-enxertos potencialmente promissores para a citricultura do sul do Brasil

Diversification of rootstock varieties, with consequent reduction in phytosanitary risks, has great importance to the sustainability of citrus cultivation in the south of Brazil. This study evaluated the performance of 42 rootstocks in the nursery phase to generate 'Valencia Late' sweet orange seedlings. Therefore, nucellar seedlings from the rootstocks under study were analyzed in relation to plant height, stem diameter, mortality rate and percentage of bud set after grafting. The experimental design was completely randomized with four replications of 20 sample units. Not adapted genotypes had high mortality rates, and the ones of both hybrids LCR x CTSW - 009 and LVK x LCR - 038 were 100% and 90%, respectively. Other 13 genotypes had mortality rates above 30%, and 'Sunki' mandarin was the female genitor of ten of them. 'Swingle' citrumelo was the rootstock with the highest development (plant height and stem diameter), associated with low mortality rate. In relation to the other rootstocks, the best results were the fast grafting diameter, associated with low mortality rate obtained by hybrids HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, and citrandarins ‘Indio’, ‘Riverside’ and ‘San Diego’, as well as Trifoliate orange and ‘Rangpur’ lime. In addition to Trifoliate orange, which is widely used in Rio Grande do Sul, these rootstocks have great potential in citriculture in the south of Brazil.

A diversificação do uso de variedades porta-enxerto, com a consequente redução de riscos fitossanitários, é de fundamental importância para a sustentabilidade da citricultura do Sul do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento de 42 porta-enxertos na formação de mudas de laranjeira 'Valência Late' em fase de viveiro. Nesse sentido, seedlings (plantas oriundas da germinação de sementes) nucelares dos porta-enxertos estudados foram avaliados relativamente aos caracteres altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, taxa de mortalidade e percentagem de pegamento de borbulhas após a enxertia. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições de 20 unidades amostrais. Genótipos não adaptados tiveram altas taxas de mortalidade, os híbridos LCR x CTSW - 009 e LVK x LCR - 038 apresentaram 100% e 90% de mortalidade, respectivamente. Mais 13 genótipos apresentaram mortalidade superior a 30%, destes, dez têm como parental feminino a tangerineira 'Sunki'. O citrumelo 'Swingle' foi o porta-enxerto que apresentou maior desenvolvimento (altura da planta e diâmetro do caule), associado a uma baixa taxa de mortalidade. Quanto aos demais porta-enxertos, destacaram-se por atingir rapidamente o diâmetro de enxertia, associado a baixa taxa de mortalidade, os híbridos HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, citrandarins 'Indio', ‘Riverside’ e ‘San Diego’, assim como o limoeiro 'Cravo' e o Trifoliata. Além do Trifoliata, amplamente utilizado no Rio Grande do Sul, estes porta-enxertos são promissores para a citricultura do Sul do Brasil.

Nursery performance of potentially promising rootstocks for citriculture in the south of Brazil / Desempenho em viveiro de porta-enxertos potencialmente promissores para a citricultura do sul do Brasil

ABSTRACT: Diversification of rootstock varieties, with consequent reduction in phytosanitary risks, has great importance to the sustainability of citrus cultivation in the south of Brazil. This study evaluated the performance of 42 rootstocks in the nursery phase to generate 'Valencia Late' sweet orange seedlings. Therefore, nucellar seedlings from the rootstocks under study were analyzed in relation to plant height, stem diameter, mortality rate and percentage of bud set after grafting. The experimental design was completely randomized with four replications of 20 sample units. Not adapted genotypes had high mortality rates, and the ones of both hybrids LCR x CTSW - 009 and LVK x LCR - 038 were 100% and 90%, respectively. Other 13 genotypes had mortality rates above 30%, and 'Sunki' mandarin was the female genitor of ten of them. 'Swingle' citrumelo was the rootstock with the highest development (plant height and stem diameter), associated with low mortality rate. In relation to the other rootstocks, the best results were the fast grafting diameter, associated with low mortality rate obtained by hybrids HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, and citrandarins 'Indio', 'Riverside' and 'San Diego', as well as Trifoliate orange and 'Rangpur' lime. In addition to Trifoliate orange, which is widely used in Rio Grande do Sul, these rootstocks have great potential in citriculture in the south of Brazil.

RESUMO: A diversificação do uso de variedades porta-enxerto, com a consequente redução de riscos fitossanitários, é de fundamental importância para a sustentabilidade da citricultura do Sul do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento de 42 porta-enxertos na formação de mudas de laranjeira 'Valência Late' em fase de viveiro. Nesse sentido, seedlings (plantas oriundas da germinação de sementes) nucelares dos porta-enxertos estudados foram avaliados relativamente aos caracteres altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, taxa de mortalidade e percentagem de pegamento de borbulhas após a enxertia. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições de 20 unidades amostrais. Genótipos não adaptados tiveram altas taxas de mortalidade, os híbridos LCR x CTSW - 009 e LVK x LCR - 038 apresentaram 100% e 90% de mortalidade, respectivamente. Mais 13 genótipos apresentaram mortalidade superior a 30%, destes, dez têm como parental feminino a tangerineira 'Sunki'. O citrumelo 'Swingle' foi o porta-enxerto que apresentou maior desenvolvimento (altura da planta e diâmetro do caule), associado a uma baixa taxa de mortalidade. Quanto aos demais porta-enxertos, destacaram-se por atingir rapidamente o diâmetro de enxertia, associado a baixa taxa de mortalidade, os híbridos HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, citrandarins 'Indio', 'Riverside' e 'San Diego', assim como o limoeiro 'Cravo' e o Trifoliata. Além do Trifoliata, amplamente utilizado no Rio Grande do Sul, estes porta-enxertos são promissores para a citricultura do Sul do Brasil.

Nursery performance of potentially promising rootstocks for citriculture in the south of Brazil / Desempenho em viveiro de porta-enxertos potencialmente promissores para a citricultura do sul do Brasil

Diversification of rootstock varieties, with consequent reduction in phytosanitary risks, has great importance to the sustainability of citrus cultivation in the south of Brazil. This study evaluated the performance of 42 rootstocks in the nursery phase to generate 'Valencia Late' sweet orange seedlings. Therefore, nucellar seedlings from the rootstocks under study were analyzed in relation to plant height, stem diameter, mortality rate and percentage of bud set after grafting. The experimental design was completely randomized with four replications of 20 sample units. Not adapted genotypes had high mortality rates, and the ones of both hybrids LCR x CTSW - 009 and LVK x LCR - 038 were 100% and 90%, respectively. Other 13 genotypes had mortality rates above 30%, and 'Sunki' mandarin was the female genitor of ten of them. 'Swingle' citrumelo was the rootstock with the highest development (plant height and stem diameter), associated with low mortality rate. In relation to the other rootstocks, the best results were the fast grafting diameter, associated with low mortality rate obtained by hybrids HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, and citrandarins ‘Indio, ‘Riverside and ‘San Diego, as well as Trifoliate orange and ‘Rangpur lime. In addition to Trifoliate orange, which is widely used in Rio Grande do Sul, these rootstocks have great potential in citriculture in the south of Brazil.(AU)

A diversificação do uso de variedades porta-enxerto, com a consequente redução de riscos fitossanitários, é de fundamental importância para a sustentabilidade da citricultura do Sul do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento de 42 porta-enxertos na formação de mudas de laranjeira 'Valência Late' em fase de viveiro. Nesse sentido, seedlings (plantas oriundas da germinação de sementes) nucelares dos porta-enxertos estudados foram avaliados relativamente aos caracteres altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, taxa de mortalidade e percentagem de pegamento de borbulhas após a enxertia. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições de 20 unidades amostrais. Genótipos não adaptados tiveram altas taxas de mortalidade, os híbridos LCR x CTSW - 009 e LVK x LCR - 038 apresentaram 100% e 90% de mortalidade, respectivamente. Mais 13 genótipos apresentaram mortalidade superior a 30%, destes, dez têm como parental feminino a tangerineira 'Sunki'. O citrumelo 'Swingle' foi o porta-enxerto que apresentou maior desenvolvimento (altura da planta e diâmetro do caule), associado a uma baixa taxa de mortalidade. Quanto aos demais porta-enxertos, destacaram-se por atingir rapidamente o diâmetro de enxertia, associado a baixa taxa de mortalidade, os híbridos HTR - 053, LRF x (LCR x TR) - 005, CLEO x TRBN - 245, CLEO x TRSW - 287, citrandarins 'Indio', ‘Riverside e ‘San Diego, assim como o limoeiro 'Cravo' e o Trifoliata. Além do Trifoliata, amplamente utilizado no Rio Grande do Sul, estes porta-enxertos são promissores para a citricultura do Sul do Brasil.(AU)

In vitro conservation of 'Florida Rough' lemon plants / Conservação in vitro de plantas de limoeiro 'Rugoso da Florida'

The establishment of minimum growth conditions is essential for in vitro germplasm conservation. Changes to the basic medium and carbon source concentrations are important factors for reducing plant growth in vitro. This study adjusted a protocol for the in vitro conservation of 'Florida Rough' lemon plants. Microcuttings (approximately 1 cm) from plants that were previously cultivated in vitro were inoculated into test tubes with 10 mL of woody plant medium (WPM) at different concentrations (1/1, 1/2 and 1/4) and supplemented with 0, 12.5, 25 and 50 g.L-1 of sucrose, solidified with 7 g.L-1 agar and adjusted to pH 5.8. The experiment was completely randomized in a 3 x 4 factorial design with 15 replications and was maintained under controlled conditions for 360 days. After this period the plant height in cm (PH), the plant dry mass in g (PDM) and the 21 numbers of green leaves (NGL), senescent leaves (NSL) and microcuttings (NM) were evaluated. The variables that best explained the observed behavior of the 'Florida Rough' lemon plants were NGL and PH, with values of 61.63 and 35.08%, respectively. The original concentration of the WPM with the addition of 25 g. L-1 of sucrose yielded the best 'Florida Rough' lemon plant growth reduction in vitro while maintaining the physiologically health of the plants.

O estabelecimento de condições de crescimento mínimo é fundamental para a conservação in vitro de germoplasma. Alterações nas concentrações do meio básico, na fonte de carbono, são fatores importantes na desaceleração do crescimento de plantas in vitro. Este trabalho teve como objetivo ajustar um protocolo de conservação in vitro de plantas do limoeiro 'Rugoso da Flórida'. Microestacas de plantas previamente cultivadas in vitro, com aproximadamente 1 cm, foram inoculadas em tubos de ensaio contendo 10 mL do meio de cultura WPM em diferentes concentrações (1/1, 1/2 e 1/4), suplementado com 0; 12,5; 25 e 50 g.L-1 de sacarose, solidificado com 7 g.L-1 de ágar e o pH ajustado em 5,8. O experimento foi instalado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 15 repetições, em esquema fatorial 3 x 4, e mantido sob condições controladas durante 360 dias. Após este período, foram avaliadas altura de planta em cm (AP), número de folhas verdes (NFV), número de folhas senescentes (NFS), número de microestacas (NM) e massa da planta seca em g (MPS). As variáveis que mais contribuíram para explicar a diferença existente no comportamento das plantas do limoeiro 'Rugoso da Flórida' no meio de cultura WPM foram NFV e AP com 61,63 e 35,08%, respectivamente. O meio de cultura WPM na sua concentração original com a adição de 25 g.L-1 de sacarose promoveu os melhores resultados na redução do crescimento das plantas in vitro do limoeiro 'Rugoso da Flórida', mantendo-as fisiologicamente sadias.

Vigor and mortality of citrus progenies with potential use as rootstocks / 10.1590/1678-992x-2016-0455

Rootstocks influence certain characteristics of the scion, such as vigor, fruit yield and quality, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic factors. In conventional citrus breeding programs, hybridization is the main method used for obtaining rootstock varieties. Between Sept and Oct 2006, controlled pollinations were carried out resulting in nine progenies, totaling 461 hybrid seedlings. The female parents were the ‘Santa Cruz Rangpur’ lime (SCRL) and the ‘Sunki of Florida’ mandarin (SFM), while the male parents, in addition to this mandarin, were the ‘Indio’ and ‘Riverside’ citrandarins, the ‘Thomasville’ citrangequat (THOM), the ‘Swingle’ citrumelo, the ‘Argentina’ citrange (AGC) and the ‘Benecke’ trifoliate orange (BKTO). Fruit setting rates of these crosses were measured and the hybrids generated were planted in the field in 2008 and evaluated from 2010 to 2014, for the variables of plant mortality, visual vigor, plant height and trunk diameter. The descriptive statistics mean, variation range, coefficient of variation and Pearson skewness coefficient were calculated. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means of the treatments were grouped by the Scott-Knott test, both at 5 % significance. The progenies, having the ‘Sunki’ mandarin as the female parent, presented higher fruit setting rates and lower plant mortality rates than those obtained from the female parent ‘Rangpur’ lime, while zero plant mortality was observed in the SFM × BKTO cross. The crosses SCRL × SFM, SFM × BKTO, SFM × AGC and SFM × THOM have the potential to generate vigorous hybrids, resulting in rootstock varieties adapted to the landscape unit of Coastal Tableland.

Vigor and mortality of citrus progenies with potential use as rootstocks / 10.1590/1678-992x-2016-0455

Rootstocks influence certain characteristics of the scion, such as vigor, fruit yield and quality, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic factors. In conventional citrus breeding programs, hybridization is the main method used for obtaining rootstock varieties. Between Sept and Oct 2006, controlled pollinations were carried out resulting in nine progenies, totaling 461 hybrid seedlings. The female parents were the ‘Santa Cruz Rangpur lime (SCRL) and the ‘Sunki of Florida mandarin (SFM), while the male parents, in addition to this mandarin, were the ‘Indio and ‘Riverside citrandarins, the ‘Thomasville citrangequat (THOM), the ‘Swingle citrumelo, the ‘Argentina citrange (AGC) and the ‘Benecke trifoliate orange (BKTO). Fruit setting rates of these crosses were measured and the hybrids generated were planted in the field in 2008 and evaluated from 2010 to 2014, for the variables of plant mortality, visual vigor, plant height and trunk diameter. The descriptive statistics mean, variation range, coefficient of variation and Pearson skewness coefficient were calculated. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means of the treatments were grouped by the Scott-Knott test, both at 5 % significance. The progenies, having the ‘Sunki mandarin as the female parent, presented higher fruit setting rates and lower plant mortality rates than those obtained from the female parent ‘Rangpur lime, while zero plant mortality was observed in the SFM × BKTO cross. The crosses SCRL × SFM, SFM × BKTO, SFM × AGC and SFM × THOM have the potential to generate vigorous hybrids, resulting in rootstock varieties adapted to the landscape unit of Coastal Tableland.(AU)

Gas exchange of citrus rootstocks in response to intensity and duration of saline stress / Trocas gasosas de porta-enxertos de citros em resposta a intensidade e duração do estresse salino

Soil and water salinity cause physiological disorders in sensitive plants, such as altered gas exchange in citrus genotypes. However, it is possible to analyse these effects and to identify genotypes tolerant to salt stress. An experiment was carried out in order to evaluate the tolerance of citrus genotypes considering the irrigation with saline water during rootstock formation. The study took place under greenhouse conditions in Pombal county, Paraiba, Brazil. A randomised block design was used, with treatments arranged in a factorial scheme (5 x 8). The two factors were: [i] five salinity levels of irrigation water (0.8, 1.6, 2.4, 3.2 and 4.0 dS m-1) and [ii] eight genotypes of citrus rootstocks: 1. Rangpur Santa Cruz lime (LCRSTC); 2. common Sunki mandarin (TSKC) x Swingle citrumelo (CTSW) - 028; 3. TSKC x CTSW - 033; 4. TSKC x CTSW - 041; 5. Volkamer lemon (LVK) x Rangpur lime (LCR) - 038; 6. Sunki of Florida mandarin (TSKFL); 7. TSKC and 8. Florida rough lemon (LRF). Gas exchange was evaluated at 15, 30 and 60 days after the beginning of the saline water application. High water salinity reduces gas exchange in citrus genotypes, which was more evident at 15 days from the beginning of stress. The genotypes Santa Cruz Rangpur lime, TSKC x CTSW - 041, LVK x LCR - 038 and Florida rough lemon exhibit a satisfactory physiological behaviour during the first 30 days ofexposure to the stress, showing moderate tolerance to salt stress. The genotypes TSKC x CTSW 033 and common ‘Sunki mandarin are the most sensitive to salinity.(AU)

A salinidade do solo e da água ocasionam distúrbios fisiológicos em plantas sensíveis, a exemplo das trocas gasosas em genótipos de citros, podendo-se identificar, a partir dessas variáveis, genótipos tolerantes e a resposta das plantas à salinidade. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a tolerância de genótipos de citros à salinidade na fase de formação de porta-enxertos. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação, no Município de Pombal, Paraíba, empregando-se o delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados com três repetições e tratamentos arranjados em esquema fatorial, 5x8, relativos à combinação de: [i] cinco níveis de salinidade da água de irrigação (0,8; 1,6; 2,4; 3,2 e 4,0 dS m-1) e [ii] oito genótipos de porta-enxertos de citros: 1. limoeiro Cravo Santa Cruz (LCRSTC); 2. tangerineira Sunki comum (TSKC) x citrumelo Swingle (CTSW) - 028; 3. TSKC x CTSW - 033; 4. TSKC x CTSW - 041; 5. limoeiro Volkameriano (LVK) x limoeiro Cravo (LCR) - 038; 6. tangerineira Sunki da Flórida (TSKFL); 7. TSKC e 8. limoeiro Rugoso da Flórida (LRF). Avaliaram-se as trocas gasosas das plantas aos 15, 30 e 60 dias após o início da aplicação de água salina. A salinidade da água reduziu as trocas gasosas de genótipos de citros, sendo mais evidente aos 15 dias após o início do estresse. Os genótipos limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz, TSKC x CTSW 041, LVK x LCR 038 e o limoeiro Rugoso da Flórida têm comportamento fisiológico satisfatório durante os primeiros 30 dias de exposição ao estresse, sendo moderadamente tolerantes ao estresse salino. Os genótipos TSKC x CTSW 033 e a tangerineira Sunki Comum são mais sensíveis à salinidade.(AU)

Initial horticultural performance of nine Persian lime selections grafted onto Swingle citrumelo

Persian lime (PL) [Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tanaka) Tanaka] is an important species both for domestic fresh fruit consumption in Brazil as well as the export market, since the country is one of the largest producers in the world despite the fact that, in commercial plantations, it is still not uncommon to find trees with low productivity and high plant vigor of unknown origin. Selections of Persian lime CNPMF2000, CNPMF2001, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, IAC5, IAC5.1, Bearss, Persian58, and 5059, were therefore grafted onto Swingle citrumelo [C. paradisi Macfad. cv. Duncan × Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.] rootstocks and evaluated in Cruz das Almas, Bahia, Brazil in a field experiment conducted in a completely randomized block design with five replications and two trees per plot. The biometric attributes (canopy height, diameter and volume), yield parameters (yield during the off-season harvest period, yield per plant, production efficiency), and fruit quality traits, were evaluated. The CNPMF2001, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, IAC5, and Bearss selections had 5-11 % shorter trees than the other cultivars. CNPMF01, CNPMF02, Persian58, and 5059 presented higher yield efficiency values, between 3.1-3.4 kg m3, and higher yield levels during the off-season harvest periods. The Bearss, Persian58, CNPMF2000, IAC5.1 and 5059 selections had more acid fruits and the latter three, smaller fruits. Based on their horticultural performance up to eight years of age, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, Persian58 and 5059 selections were the most promising varieties of Persian lime.

Initial horticultural performance of nine Persian lime selections grafted onto Swingle citrumelo

Persian lime (PL) [Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tanaka) Tanaka] is an important species both for domestic fresh fruit consumption in Brazil as well as the export market, since the country is one of the largest producers in the world despite the fact that, in commercial plantations, it is still not uncommon to find trees with low productivity and high plant vigor of unknown origin. Selections of Persian lime CNPMF2000, CNPMF2001, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, IAC5, IAC5.1, Bearss, Persian58, and 5059, were therefore grafted onto Swingle citrumelo [C. paradisi Macfad. cv. Duncan × Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.] rootstocks and evaluated in Cruz das Almas, Bahia, Brazil in a field experiment conducted in a completely randomized block design with five replications and two trees per plot. The biometric attributes (canopy height, diameter and volume), yield parameters (yield during the off-season harvest period, yield per plant, production efficiency), and fruit quality traits, were evaluated. The CNPMF2001, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, IAC5, and Bearss selections had 5-11 % shorter trees than the other cultivars. CNPMF01, CNPMF02, Persian58, and 5059 presented higher yield efficiency values, between 3.1-3.4 kg m3, and higher yield levels during the off-season harvest periods. The Bearss, Persian58, CNPMF2000, IAC5.1 and 5059 selections had more acid fruits and the latter three, smaller fruits. Based on their horticultural performance up to eight years of age, CNPMF01, CNPMF02, Persian58 and 5059 selections were the most promising varieties of Persian lime.(AU)

Citrus rootstocks influence the population densities of pest mites / Porta-enxertos cítricos influenciam a densidade populacional de ácaros fitófagos

Citrus are attacked by pest mites such as the citrus rust mite Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead) (Acari: Eriophyidae) and the spider mite Tetranychus mexicanus (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae). However, little is known on citrus rootstocks influencing pest mites. We aimed to evaluate the influence of rootstocks on population densities of pest mites on the sweet oranges "Pera CNPMF D-6" and "Valencia Tuxpan" throughout time. Adults of both mite species were monthly counted during 19 months from June 2011 to February 2013. Rootstocks influenced the populations of pest mites, since lower densities of P. oleivora were found on "Pera CNPMF D-6" sweet orange grafted on the hybrid TSKC × CTTR - 002 and on "Swingle" citrumelo in comparison with the hybrid LVK × LCR - 010, "Red" rough lime and "Santa Cruz" rangpur lime as rootstocks. Similarly, lower densities of T. mexicanus were found on "Valencia Tuxpan" sweet orange grafted on the hybrid HTR-051 in comparison to "Indio" citrandarin, "Sunki Tropical" mandarin and LVK × LCR - 010 as rootstocks. We concluded that densities of the mites P. oleivora and T. mexicanus on the sweet oranges "Pera CNPMF D-6" and "Valencia Tuxpan" were affected in some periods of the year by some rootstocks, suggesting influence of some genotypes on these pests.(AU)

Os citros são atacados por ácaros-praga como o ácaro-da-falsa-ferrugem Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead) (Acari: Eriophyidae) e Tetranychus mexicanus (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae). No entanto, pouco é conhecido sobre o efeito de porta-enxertos sobre populações de pragas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a influência de porta-enxertos nas densidades populacionais de ácaros-praga nas laranjeiras "Pera CNPMF D-6" e "Valência Tuxpan" ao longo do tempo. Adultos das espécies de ácaro citadas foram quantificados mensalmente, durante 19 meses, de junho de 2011 a fevereiro de 2013. Os porta-enxertos influenciaram as populações dos ácaros-praga, uma vez que menores densidades de P. oleivora foram encontradas em laranjeira "Pera CNPMF D-6", enxertada no híbrido TSKC × CTTR - 002 e no citrumelo "Swingle", em comparação com o que se observou em relação aos porta-enxertos LVK × LCR - 010, limoeiro "Rugoso vermelho" e limoeiro "Cravo Santa Cruz". Similarmente, menores densidades de T. mexicanus ocorreram em laranjeira "Valência Tuxpan" enxertada no híbrido HTR-051, em comparação com o que se deu em relação aos porta-enxertos citrandarin "Indio", tangerineira "Sunki Tropical" e LVK × LCR - 010. Concluiu-se que as densidades dos ácaros P. oleivora e T. mexicanus nas laranjeiras "Pera CNPMF D-6" e "Valencia Tuxpan" foram afetadas pelo porta-enxerto em determinados períodos do ano, suger(AU)

Gas exchange of citrus rootstocks in response to intensity and duration of saline stress / Trocas gasosas de porta-enxertos de citros em resposta a intensidade e duração do estresse salino

Soil and water salinity cause physiological disorders in sensitive plants, such as altered gas exchange in citrus genotypes. However, it is possible to analyse these effects and to identify genotypes tolerant to salt stress. An experiment was carried out in order to evaluate the tolerance of citrus genotypes considering the irrigation with saline water during rootstock formation. The study took place under greenhouse conditions in Pombal county, Paraiba, Brazil. A randomised block design was used, with treatments arranged in a factorial scheme (5 x 8). The two factors were: [i] five salinity levels of irrigation water (0.8, 1.6, 2.4, 3.2 and 4.0 dS m-1) and [ii] eight genotypes of citrus rootstocks: 1. Rangpur Santa Cruz lime (LCRSTC); 2. common Sunki mandarin (TSKC) x Swingle citrumelo (CTSW) - 028; 3. TSKC x CTSW - 033; 4. TSKC x CTSW - 041; 5. Volkamer lemon (LVK) x Rangpur lime (LCR) - 038; 6. Sunki of Florida mandarin (TSKFL); 7. TSKC and 8. Florida rough lemon (LRF). Gas exchange was evaluated at 15, 30 and 60 days after the beginning of the saline water application. High water salinity reduces gas exchange in citrus genotypes, which was more evident at 15 days from the beginning of stress. The genotypes Santa Cruz Rangpur lime, TSKC x CTSW - 041, LVK x LCR - 038 and Florida rough lemon exhibit a satisfactory physiological behaviour during the first 30 days ofexposure to the stress, showing moderate tolerance to salt stress. The genotypes TSKC x CTSW – 033 and common ‘Sunki’ mandarin are the most sensitive to salinity.

A salinidade do solo e da água ocasionam distúrbios fisiológicos em plantas sensíveis, a exemplo das trocas gasosas em genótipos de citros, podendo-se identificar, a partir dessas variáveis, genótipos tolerantes e a resposta das plantas à salinidade. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a tolerância de genótipos de citros à salinidade na fase de formação de porta-enxertos. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação, no Município de Pombal, Paraíba, empregando-se o delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados com três repetições e tratamentos arranjados em esquema fatorial, 5x8, relativos à combinação de: [i] cinco níveis de salinidade da água de irrigação (0,8; 1,6; 2,4; 3,2 e 4,0 dS m-1) e [ii] oito genótipos de porta-enxertos de citros: 1. limoeiro Cravo Santa Cruz (LCRSTC); 2. tangerineira Sunki comum (TSKC) x citrumelo Swingle (CTSW) - 028; 3. TSKC x CTSW - 033; 4. TSKC x CTSW - 041; 5. limoeiro Volkameriano (LVK) x limoeiro Cravo (LCR) - 038; 6. tangerineira Sunki da Flórida (TSKFL); 7. TSKC e 8. limoeiro Rugoso da Flórida (LRF). Avaliaram-se as trocas gasosas das plantas aos 15, 30 e 60 dias após o início da aplicação de água salina. A salinidade da água reduziu as trocas gasosas de genótipos de citros, sendo mais evidente aos 15 dias após o início do estresse. Os genótipos limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz’, TSKC x CTSW – 041, LVK x LCR – 038 e o limoeiro Rugoso da Flórida têm comportamento fisiológico satisfatório durante os primeiros 30 dias de exposição ao estresse, sendo moderadamente tolerantes ao estresse salino. Os genótipos TSKC x CTSW – 033 e a tangerineira Sunki Comum são mais sensíveis à salinidade.