Growth and productivity of tomato under use of biostimulant and ages of seedling transplantation / Crescimento e produtividade de tomate sob uso de biostimulante e idades de transplante das mudas

The age of the seedlings in the transplant, as well as the use of biostimulants in their production, are factors that can influence the good quality of the seedlings, which is fundamental for the good development of the plant, and can affect the yield of the tomato crop. The objective of this study was to evaluate plant development and fruit yield according to the age of tomato seedlings, during transplantation, whether or not treated with the Stimulate® biostimulant. The hybrid H9553 was used, and the experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, with four replications, and ten plants were evaluated, per plot. The factorial scheme 2 x 6 was adopted, where 2 corresponds to the use or not of Stimulate®, and 6 corresponds to the age of the seedlings, in the transplant. Before transplantation, the height of the seedling, length of the root, stem diameter, number of leaves, fresh and dry mass of the aerial part and the root were evaluated at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 days after sowing. At 78 days after transplantation, the length of the main stem, stem diameter, number of fruits per plant, total fruit mass per plant and average fruit mass were evaluated. Seedlings with seventy days show superior results for the morphological characteristics, however, this does not interfere in the yield of the culture. The use of Stimulate®, alone or in interaction with the age of the seedlings, does not influence plant growth or fruit yield.

A idade das mudas no transplante, bem como o uso de bioestimulantes em sua produção, são fatores que podem influenciar na boa qualidade das mudas, fundamental para o bom desenvolvimento da planta, podendo afetar o rendimento da cultura do tomate. Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar desenvolvimento da planta e o rendimento de frutos em função da idade das mudas de tomateiro, no transplante, tratadas ou não com o bioestimulante Stimulate®. Foi utilizado o híbrido H9553, e o experimento foi conduzido em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, e avaliadas dez plantas, por parcela. Foi adotado o esquema fatorial 2 x 6, onde 2 corresponde ao uso ou não de Stimulate®, e 6 corresponde à idade das mudas, no transplante. Antes do transplante avaliou-se a altura da muda, comprimento da raiz, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, massa fresca e seca da parte aérea e da raiz, aos 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 e 70 dias após a semeadura. Aos 78 dias após o transplante avaliou-se o comprimento da haste principal, diâmetro do caule, número de frutos por planta, massa total dos frutos por planta e massa média dos frutos. Mudas com setenta dias apresentam resultados superiores para as caraterísticas morfológicas, porém, isso não interfere no rendimento da cultura. O uso do Stimulate®, isoladamente ou em interação com a idade das mudas, não influencia no crescimento das plantas ou no rendimento de frutos.

Growth and productivity of tomato under use of biostimulant and ages of seedling transplantation / Crescimento e produtividade de tomate sob uso de biostimulante e idades de transplante das mudas

The age of the seedlings in the transplant, as well as the use of biostimulants in their production, are factors that can influence the good quality of the seedlings, which is fundamental for the good development of the plant, and can affect the yield of the tomato crop. The objective of this study was to evaluate plant development and fruit yield according to the age of tomato seedlings, during transplantation, whether or not treated with the Stimulate® biostimulant. The hybrid H9553 was used, and the experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, with four replications, and ten plants were evaluated, per plot. The factorial scheme 2 x 6 was adopted, where 2 corresponds to the use or not of Stimulate®, and 6 corresponds to the age of the seedlings, in the transplant. Before transplantation, the height of the seedling, length of the root, stem diameter, number of leaves, fresh and dry mass of the aerial part and the root were evaluated at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 days after sowing. At 78 days after transplantation, the length of the main stem, stem diameter, number of fruits per plant, total fruit mass per plant and average fruit mass were evaluated. Seedlings with seventy days show superior results for the morphological characteristics, however, this does not interfere in the yield of the culture. The use of Stimulate®, alone or in interaction with the age of the seedlings, does not influence plant growth or fruit yield.(AU)

A idade das mudas no transplante, bem como o uso de bioestimulantes em sua produção, são fatores que podem influenciar na boa qualidade das mudas, fundamental para o bom desenvolvimento da planta, podendo afetar o rendimento da cultura do tomate. Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar desenvolvimento da planta e o rendimento de frutos em função da idade das mudas de tomateiro, no transplante, tratadas ou não com o bioestimulante Stimulate®. Foi utilizado o híbrido H9553, e o experimento foi conduzido em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, e avaliadas dez plantas, por parcela. Foi adotado o esquema fatorial 2 x 6, onde 2 corresponde ao uso ou não de Stimulate®, e 6 corresponde à idade das mudas, no transplante. Antes do transplante avaliou-se a altura da muda, comprimento da raiz, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, massa fresca e seca da parte aérea e da raiz, aos 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 e 70 dias após a semeadura. Aos 78 dias após o transplante avaliou-se o comprimento da haste principal, diâmetro do caule, número de frutos por planta, massa total dos frutos por planta e massa média dos frutos. Mudas com setenta dias apresentam resultados superiores para as caraterísticas morfológicas, porém, isso não interfere no rendimento da cultura. O uso do Stimulate®, isoladamente ou em interação com a idade das mudas, não influencia no crescimento das plantas ou no rendimento de frutos.(AU)

Half a century of studying adaptability and stability in maize and soybean in Brazil

The study of adaptability and stability underlies the cultivar recommendation process for all crops. There is a considerable number of statistical methods available for this purpose, but little is known about their actual adoption by the Brazilian scientific community. The objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the scientific literature on the adaptability and stability methods used in maize and soybean in Brazil from scientific articles published between 1970 and 2017 in Brazilian journals. Article searches were carried out in journals indexed through the SciELO database. The articles were classified according to the year of publication and the adaptability and stability methods used. We also evaluated the pattern of association between methods. We found 113 articles on adaptability and stability in maize and soybean, in which 21 methods were listed. The most commonly used method was the Eberhart and Russell methodology. The Cruz, Torres, and Vencovsky along with the AMMI methods were also widely used. The number of articles using most methods decreased in the current decade, except for the GGE Biplot, MHPRVG, and Centroid methods. In studies with more than one method, the methods were more likely to be used together with the Eberhart and Russell methodology. Adaptability and stability in maize and soybean have been widely studied over the last several decades in Brazil, although the number of publications on this subject has decreased over this time period.

Half a century of studying adaptability and stability in maize and soybean in Brazil

The study of adaptability and stability underlies the cultivar recommendation process for all crops. There is a considerable number of statistical methods available for this purpose, but little is known about their actual adoption by the Brazilian scientific community. The objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the scientific literature on the adaptability and stability methods used in maize and soybean in Brazil from scientific articles published between 1970 and 2017 in Brazilian journals. Article searches were carried out in journals indexed through the SciELO database. The articles were classified according to the year of publication and the adaptability and stability methods used. We also evaluated the pattern of association between methods. We found 113 articles on adaptability and stability in maize and soybean, in which 21 methods were listed. The most commonly used method was the Eberhart and Russell methodology. The Cruz, Torres, and Vencovsky along with the AMMI methods were also widely used. The number of articles using most methods decreased in the current decade, except for the GGE Biplot, MHPRVG, and Centroid methods. In studies with more than one method, the methods were more likely to be used together with the Eberhart and Russell methodology. Adaptability and stability in maize and soybean have been widely studied over the last several decades in Brazil, although the number of publications on this subject has decreased over this time period.(AU)

Photosynthetic model for citrus cultivar Huangguogan / Modelo fotossintético para cultivar cítrico Huangguogan

Grafting is an effective measure to improve the photosynthetic rate of citrus. The light responses of photosynthesis in leaves of two-year old grafted Huangguogan (citrus cultivar Huangguogan), Huanggougan / Trifoliate (HG/PT), Huanggougan / Tangerine (HG/CR), and Huanggougan / Ziyang Xiangcheng (HG/CJ) were studied using the LI-COR 6400 portable photosynthesis system. Light-response curves and photosynthetic parameters were analyzed and fitted using the rectangular hyperbola model (RHM), the exponential model (EM), the non rectangular hyperbola model (NRHM), and the modified rectangular hyperbola model (MRHM). The results showed that: (1) Grafting can change the photosynthetic characteristics of Huangguogan, and the value of photosynthesis rate of HG/CJ is the greatest; (2) The light-response curves of net photosynthetic rate (PN), the light compensation point (LCP), and the dark respiration rate (RD) were well fitted using the above four models. The modified rectangular hyperbola was the best model in fitting the data; the nonrectangular hyperbola model was the second, and the rectangular hyperbola model was the poorest one.

O enxerto é uma medida eficaz para melhorar a taxa fotossintética de citros. As respostas leves da fotossíntese em folhas de Huangguogan (cultivar de citros Huangguogan), Huanggougan / Trifoliate (HG / PT), Huanggougan / Tangerine (HG / CR) e Huanggougan / Ziyang Xiangcheng (HG / CJ) foram estudadas usando o sistema de fotossíntese portátil LI-COR 6400.Curvas de resposta à luz e parâmetros fotossintéticos foram analisados e ajustados usando o modelo de hipérbole retangular (RHM), o modelo exponencial (EM), o modelo de hipérbole não retangular (NRHM) e o modelo de hipérbole retangular modificado (MRHM). Os resultados mostraram que: (1) O enxerto pode mudar as características fotossintéticas de Huangguogan, e o valor da taxa de fotossíntese de HG / CJ é o maior; (2) As curvas de resposta à luz da taxa fotossintética líquida (PN), do ponto de compensação de luz (LCP) e da taxa de respiração escura (RD) foram bem ajustadas usando os quatro modelos acima. A hipérbole retangular modificada foi o melhor modelo na adaptação dos dados; o modelo de hipérbole não-retangular foi o segundo, e o modelo de hipérbole retangular foi o mais pobre.

Photosynthetic model for citrus cultivar Huangguogan / Modelo fotossintético para cultivar cítrico Huangguogan

Grafting is an effective measure to improve the photosynthetic rate of citrus. The light responses of photosynthesis in leaves of two-year old grafted Huangguogan (citrus cultivar Huangguogan), Huanggougan / Trifoliate (HG/PT), Huanggougan / Tangerine (HG/CR), and Huanggougan / Ziyang Xiangcheng (HG/CJ) were studied using the LI-COR 6400 portable photosynthesis system. Light-response curves and photosynthetic parameters were analyzed and fitted using the rectangular hyperbola model (RHM), the exponential model (EM), the non rectangular hyperbola model (NRHM), and the modified rectangular hyperbola model (MRHM). The results showed that: (1) Grafting can change the photosynthetic characteristics of Huangguogan, and the value of photosynthesis rate of HG/CJ is the greatest; (2) The light-response curves of net photosynthetic rate (PN), the light compensation point (LCP), and the dark respiration rate (RD) were well fitted using the above four models. The modified rectangular hyperbola was the best model in fitting the data; the nonrectangular hyperbola model was the second, and the rectangular hyperbola model was the poorest one.(AU)

O enxerto é uma medida eficaz para melhorar a taxa fotossintética de citros. As respostas leves da fotossíntese em folhas de Huangguogan (cultivar de citros Huangguogan), Huanggougan / Trifoliate (HG / PT), Huanggougan / Tangerine (HG / CR) e Huanggougan / Ziyang Xiangcheng (HG / CJ) foram estudadas usando o sistema de fotossíntese portátil LI-COR 6400.Curvas de resposta à luz e parâmetros fotossintéticos foram analisados e ajustados usando o modelo de hipérbole retangular (RHM), o modelo exponencial (EM), o modelo de hipérbole não retangular (NRHM) e o modelo de hipérbole retangular modificado (MRHM). Os resultados mostraram que: (1) O enxerto pode mudar as características fotossintéticas de Huangguogan, e o valor da taxa de fotossíntese de HG / CJ é o maior; (2) As curvas de resposta à luz da taxa fotossintética líquida (PN), do ponto de compensação de luz (LCP) e da taxa de respiração escura (RD) foram bem ajustadas usando os quatro modelos acima. A hipérbole retangular modificada foi o melhor modelo na adaptação dos dados; o modelo de hipérbole não-retangular foi o segundo, e o modelo de hipérbole retangular foi o mais pobre.(AU)

Potato genotypes reaction to early blight and late blight in organic cultivation / Reação de genótipos de batata à pinta preta e requeima em cultivo orgânico

Disease management in conventional potato crops requires the use of larger amounts of phytosanitary products and increased toxicity with regard to organic cultivation which may pose a risk to human health and have a negative impact on the environment as well. The present study aimed to evaluate the yield and the reaction of potato genotypes to both late blight and to early blight under an organic system of cultivation. Eperiments were conducted in the field in the municipalities of Lages, SC and Quilombo, SC, south Brazil, during the crops of 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. The experimental design consisted of a randomized complete block design with 4 replications; The following eight local clones from the Santa Catarina mountain range (serra) were evaluated: SJ01273-1; SJ01251-1; SJ01213-1; SMSJ07344-54; SJ04510-1; SJ05621-11; SJ02411-5; and SJ04521-3; and 8 commercial cultivars were assessed as follows: Agate, Asterix, and Monalisa of Dutch origin; Panda of German origin; and BRS Ana, BRS Eliza, Cota, and Catucha of Brazilian origin. Incidence and severity of late blight and early bright and the weight and number of tubers produced were evaluated. Potato genotypes showed variability in terms of tuber production and disease resistance. The regional clone 15 and cultivars BRS Ana and Cota presented resistance to early blight and to late blight in both cultivated sites. Genotype 35 and cvs. Asterix and BRS Ana were the ones that had the largest productions. Genotype 35 was the most productive one among all genotypes/clones evaluated (16,926.81kg ha-1). There was variability between different local potato genotypes in terms of productivity potential and resistance to diseases under the organic system of cultivation. These findings showed that there is a source of resistance to genetic improvement programs.(AU)

O manejo de doenças nos cultivos convencionais de batata requer emprego de maior quantidade de produtos fitossanitários e de maior toxicidade em relação ao cultivo orgânico, que pode acarretar riscos a saúde humana e impacto ambiental. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o rendimento e a reação de genótipos de batata à requeima e à pinta preta sob sistema orgânico de cultivo. Os experimentos foram conduzidos a campo nas safras 2012/2013 e 2013/2014 em Lages/SC e em Quilombo/SC. O delineamento experimental foi de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Avaliou-se oito clones locais oriundas da serra catarinense: SJ01273-1; SJ01251-1; SJ01213-1; SMSJ07344-54; SJ04510-1; SJ05621-11; SJ02411-5; SJ04521-3 e oito cultivares comerciais: Ágata, Asterix e Monalisa de origem holandesa; Panda de origem alemã e BRS Ana, BRS Eliza, Cota e Catucha de origem brasileira. Foram realizadas avaliações de incidência e severidade da requeima e pinta preta e do peso e número de tubérculos produzidos. Os genótipos de batata apresentaram variabilidade na produção de tubérculos e de resistência a doenças. O clone regional 15 e as cultivares BRS Ana e Cota apresentaram resistência à pinta preta e a requeima, em ambos os locais cultivados. O genótipo 35 e as cvs. Asterix e BRS Ana apresentaram as maiores produções. O genótipo 35 foi o mais produtivo (16.926,81kg ha-1). Genótipos locais de batata apresentam variabilidade quanto ao potencial produtivo e resistência a doenças sob o sistema orgânico de cultivo, evidenciando fonte de resistência a programas de melhoramento genético.(AU)

Different yellowing degrees and the industrial utilization of flue-cured tobacco leaves

Yellowing is a key stage in the curing of flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tobacum L.) as much of the chemical transformation occurs during this period. This study examined the effect of different yellowing degrees on the value of flue-cured tobacco leaves at the farm level for both processing and manufacturing. The study was conducted in the counties of Chuxiong, Dali, and Yuxi in Yunnan, China over two years. Yellowing treatments have been designed to have either a mild or a regular yellowing degree. Yield, value, appearance, suction property, smoking characteristics, and physical resistance to further processing were investigated to evaluate the effect of degree of yellowing on the industrial utilization of flue-cured tobacco leaves. The regular yellowing degree enhanced yield, value, and appearance compared to the mild yellowing degree, regardless of cultivar or location; however, physical resistance to further processing and the suction property of the mild yellowing degree treatment were better than with the regular yellowing degree regardless of cultivar or location. Furthermore, although the regular yellowing degree recorded higher smoking characteristic scores than the mild yellowing degree immediately after flue-curing, the scores of mild yellowing degree leaves could be further augmented by increasing intensity in the re-drying stage. The smoking characteristic score in the regular yellowing degree can only be increased by low intensity re-drying, and significantly decreased by mild and high intensity re-drying. Therefore, in terms of industrial utilization, mild yellowing is the better choice for flue-curing tobacco. This study also suggested that the current regular yellowing stage in Yunnan should be shortened to meet the demands of the traditional tobacco industry.

Different yellowing degrees and the industrial utilization of flue-cured tobacco leaves

Yellowing is a key stage in the curing of flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tobacum L.) as much of the chemical transformation occurs during this period. This study examined the effect of different yellowing degrees on the value of flue-cured tobacco leaves at the farm level for both processing and manufacturing. The study was conducted in the counties of Chuxiong, Dali, and Yuxi in Yunnan, China over two years. Yellowing treatments have been designed to have either a mild or a regular yellowing degree. Yield, value, appearance, suction property, smoking characteristics, and physical resistance to further processing were investigated to evaluate the effect of degree of yellowing on the industrial utilization of flue-cured tobacco leaves. The regular yellowing degree enhanced yield, value, and appearance compared to the mild yellowing degree, regardless of cultivar or location; however, physical resistance to further processing and the suction property of the mild yellowing degree treatment were better than with the regular yellowing degree regardless of cultivar or location. Furthermore, although the regular yellowing degree recorded higher smoking characteristic scores than the mild yellowing degree immediately after flue-curing, the scores of mild yellowing degree leaves could be further augmented by increasing intensity in the re-drying stage. The smoking characteristic score in the regular yellowing degree can only be increased by low intensity re-drying, and significantly decreased by mild and high intensity re-drying. Therefore, in terms of industrial utilization, mild yellowing is the better choice for flue-curing tobacco. This study also suggested that the current regular yellowing stage in Yunnan should be shortened to meet the demands of the traditional tobacco industry.(AU)

Multivariate of forage biomass and nutritive value in pastures of Brachiaria brizantha / Multivariada da biomassa de forragem e valor nutritivo em pastos de Brachiaria brizantha

The hypothesis tested was that pastures of the genus Brachiaria, but with variations in forage canopy architecture (canopy height, leaf area index and tiller population density), would not present oscillations in the variables related to primary production and to nutritive value, under similar soil and climate conditions, and under the same management system. Thus, the present work intends to evaluate the different cultivars of Brachiaria brizantha, observing the dissimilarity of the variables related to forage biomass and nutritive value. The experiment was conducted by Embrapa beef cattle.The design was completely randomized blocks with three replicates. The treatments were three ecotypes of Brachiaria brizantha, B4, BRS Paiaguás and Xaraés. The grazing method used was the intermittent variable stocking rate. The data of forage canopy height (FCH), tiller population density (TPD) and leaf area index (LAI) were submitted to analysis of variance. Estimates of the first and second canonical variables, as well as standardized canonical coefficients were performed. It was noticed oscillations at the FCH between the grasses, in which, pastures of e cotype B4 present the highest height in relation to the other B. brizantha. BRS Paiaguás presents the highest TPD. The standard canonical coefficients of the first canonical variable showed that neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and lignin are the variables that most affect the first canonical variable, positively and negatively. This indicates that these are the variables that most interfere in the differentiation of characteristics related to the nutritive value of B. brizantha grasses. The first canonical variable explains 80.5% of the B. brizantha pasture variation, in addition, it is possible to observe a differentiated distribution among the pastures studied. The B. brizantha pastures present variations in forage canopy architecture, which end up impacted by the canopy lignin concentration.

A hipótese testada foi que pastagens do gênero Brachiaria, mas com variações na arquitetura do dossel forrageiro (altura do dossel, índice de área foliar e densidade populacional dos perfilhos), não apresentariam oscilações nas variáveis relacionadas à produção primária e valor nutritivo, em condições edofoclimáticas semelhantes, e sob o mesmo sistema de manejo. Assim, o presente trabalho pretende avaliar as diferentes cultivares de Brachiaria brizantha, observando a dissimilaridade das variáveis relacionadas à biomassa e valor nutritivo. O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa Gado de Corte. O delineamento foi de blocos casualizados, com três repetições. Os tratamentos foram três ecótipos de Brachiaria brizantha, B4, BRS Paiaguás e Xaraés. O método de pastejo utilizado foi o de lotação intermitente com taxa de lotação variada. Os dados de altura do dossel forrageiro (ADF), densidade populacional dos perfilhos (DPP) e índice de área foliar (IAF) foram submetidos à análise de variância. As estimativas da primeira e segunda variáveis canônicas, bem como os coeficientes canônicos padronizados foram realizadas. Observou-se oscilações no ADF entre as gramíneas, em que, pastos do ecótipo B4 apresentam a maior altura em relação aos demais B. brizantha. A BRS Paiaguás apresenta o maior DPP. Os coeficientes canônicos padrões da primeira variável canônica mostraram que a fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e a lignina são as variáveis que mais afetam a primeira variável canônica, positiva e negativamente. Isso indica que essas são as variáveis que mais interferem na diferenciação de características relacionadas ao valor nutritivo de gramíneas de B. brizantha. A primeira variável canônica explica 80,5% da variação da pastagem de B. brizantha, além disso, é possível observar uma distribuição diferenciada entre as pastagens estudadas. As pastagens de B. brizantha apresentam variações na arquitetura da copa forrageira, que acabam impactadas pela concentração de lignina do dossel.

Multivariate of forage biomass and nutritive value in pastures of Brachiaria brizantha / Multivariada da biomassa de forragem e valor nutritivo em pastos de Brachiaria brizantha

The hypothesis tested was that pastures of the genus Brachiaria, but with variations in forage canopy architecture (canopy height, leaf area index and tiller population density), would not present oscillations in the variables related to primary production and to nutritive value, under similar soil and climate conditions, and under the same management system. Thus, the present work intends to evaluate the different cultivars of Brachiaria brizantha, observing the dissimilarity of the variables related to forage biomass and nutritive value. The experiment was conducted by Embrapa beef cattle.The design was completely randomized blocks with three replicates. The treatments were three ecotypes of Brachiaria brizantha, B4, BRS Paiaguás and Xaraés. The grazing method used was the intermittent variable stocking rate. The data of forage canopy height (FCH), tiller population density (TPD) and leaf area index (LAI) were submitted to analysis of variance. Estimates of the first and second canonical variables, as well as standardized canonical coefficients were performed. It was noticed oscillations at the FCH between the grasses, in which, pastures of e cotype B4 present the highest height in relation to the other B. brizantha. BRS Paiaguás presents the highest TPD. The standard canonical coefficients of the first canonical variable showed that neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and lignin are the variables that most affect the first canonical variable, positively and negatively. This indicates that these are the variables that most interfere in the differentiation of characteristics related to the nutritive value of B. brizantha grasses. The first canonical variable explains 80.5% of the B. brizantha pasture variation, in addition, it is possible to observe a differentiated distribution among the pastures studied. The B. brizantha pastures present variations in forage canopy architecture, which end up impacted by the canopy lignin concentration.(AU)

A hipótese testada foi que pastagens do gênero Brachiaria, mas com variações na arquitetura do dossel forrageiro (altura do dossel, índice de área foliar e densidade populacional dos perfilhos), não apresentariam oscilações nas variáveis relacionadas à produção primária e valor nutritivo, em condições edofoclimáticas semelhantes, e sob o mesmo sistema de manejo. Assim, o presente trabalho pretende avaliar as diferentes cultivares de Brachiaria brizantha, observando a dissimilaridade das variáveis relacionadas à biomassa e valor nutritivo. O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa Gado de Corte. O delineamento foi de blocos casualizados, com três repetições. Os tratamentos foram três ecótipos de Brachiaria brizantha, B4, BRS Paiaguás e Xaraés. O método de pastejo utilizado foi o de lotação intermitente com taxa de lotação variada. Os dados de altura do dossel forrageiro (ADF), densidade populacional dos perfilhos (DPP) e índice de área foliar (IAF) foram submetidos à análise de variância. As estimativas da primeira e segunda variáveis canônicas, bem como os coeficientes canônicos padronizados foram realizadas. Observou-se oscilações no ADF entre as gramíneas, em que, pastos do ecótipo B4 apresentam a maior altura em relação aos demais B. brizantha. A BRS Paiaguás apresenta o maior DPP. Os coeficientes canônicos padrões da primeira variável canônica mostraram que a fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e a lignina são as variáveis que mais afetam a primeira variável canônica, positiva e negativamente. Isso indica que essas são as variáveis que mais interferem na diferenciação de características relacionadas ao valor nutritivo de gramíneas de B. brizantha. A primeira variável canônica explica 80,5% da variação da pastagem de B. brizantha, além disso, é possível observar uma distribuição diferenciada entre as pastagens estudadas. As pastagens de B. brizantha apresentam variações na arquitetura da copa forrageira, que acabam impactadas pela concentração de lignina do dossel.(AU)

Adaptation patterns of winter wheat cultivars in agro-ecological regions

Multi-environment trials are commonly used to assess cultivar adaptation patterns under different environmental conditions and to help make effective cultivar recommendations for growers. An example of a multi-environment trial system used for cultivar recommendations is the Polish Post-registration Variety Testing System. A common approach in cultivar recommendations is to evaluate the adaptability of cultivars across, or for, specific trial locations. However, the locations of the trials and the fields where a farmer will grow a crop are hardly ever in the same place. Therefore, it would be better to group the trial locations into regions and give recommendations for the whole region. The aim of this study is to evaluate the grain yield adaptation patterns of 62 modern winter wheat cultivars in six agro-ecological regions of Poland for two crop management intensities over five growing seasons. The analysis of the grain yield data was performed separately for each intensity using single-stage approaches in linear mixed models. We ascertained that winter wheat yield variability was in the main determined by agro-ecological region and their interactions, and to a small extent by the cultivar effect. Cultivars Sailor and Linus were widely adapted to all agro-ecological regions studied for both crop management intensities. It is highly probable that these two cultivars will obtain high yield in all agro-ecological regions as well as with both crop management intensities studied. We observed high compatibility rankings between locations for both crop management intensities. High compatibility of the cultivar rankings in the trial locations also provides high precision when determining regions.

Adaptation patterns of winter wheat cultivars in agro-ecological regions

Multi-environment trials are commonly used to assess cultivar adaptation patterns under different environmental conditions and to help make effective cultivar recommendations for growers. An example of a multi-environment trial system used for cultivar recommendations is the Polish Post-registration Variety Testing System. A common approach in cultivar recommendations is to evaluate the adaptability of cultivars across, or for, specific trial locations. However, the locations of the trials and the fields where a farmer will grow a crop are hardly ever in the same place. Therefore, it would be better to group the trial locations into regions and give recommendations for the whole region. The aim of this study is to evaluate the grain yield adaptation patterns of 62 modern winter wheat cultivars in six agro-ecological regions of Poland for two crop management intensities over five growing seasons. The analysis of the grain yield data was performed separately for each intensity using single-stage approaches in linear mixed models. We ascertained that winter wheat yield variability was in the main determined by agro-ecological region and their interactions, and to a small extent by the cultivar effect. Cultivars Sailor and Linus were widely adapted to all agro-ecological regions studied for both crop management intensities. It is highly probable that these two cultivars will obtain high yield in all agro-ecological regions as well as with both crop management intensities studied. We observed high compatibility rankings between locations for both crop management intensities. High compatibility of the cultivar rankings in the trial locations also provides high precision when determining regions.(AU)

Experimental reproduction of cyanogenic poisoning by star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") in cattle / Reprodução experimental de intoxicação cianogênica por grama estrela (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") em bovinos

We experimentally reproduced star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") poisoning in cattle. Star grass was planted in four shaded (1, 2, 3, and 4) and three sunny paddocks (5, 6, and 7) and were fertilized with the equivalent of 0, 750, 200, or 100 kg/ha urea. Fresh plant leaves were collected from each paddock and fed to 8 calves aged 5 months to 1 year at 10g/kg live weight. Clinical examinations were performed pre- and post-feeding. Fresh leaves were also subjected to sodium picrate paper and diphenylamine tests to evaluate hydrocyanic acid and nitrate concentration, respectively. Clinical signs of poisoning by the star grass cv. "Florico" in cattle were observed 5-15 minutes after ingestion; these included wobbling, muscle tremors, frequent and/or dripping urination, tachycardia, ruminal atony, depression, red ocular mucous membranes, and bright red venous blood. Three animals became severely ill, 4 manifested mild to moderate clinical signs, and 1 did not become ill. The 3 severely ill bovines received a thiosulfate and sodium nitrite solution at a dose of 40ml/100 kg live weight, intravenously (IV). Florico star grass poisoned bovines and the reaction to the sodium picrate paper and diphenylamine tests was more significant for samples cultivated in the shade and with high nitrogen fertilization. Florico grass utilization should be avoided in a silvopastoral system.(AU)

Descreve-se a reprodução experimental da intoxicação cianogênica por grama estrela (Cynodon nlemfuensis vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. 'Florico') em bovinos. A grama estrela foi plantada em quatro piquetes em área sombreada (1, 2, 3 e 4) e em três piquetes em área ensolarada (5, 6 e 7) e foram adubados com o equivalente a 0, 750, 200 ou 100kg/ha de ureia. Folhas da planta foram coletadas de cada piquete e imediatamente fornecidas na dose de 10g/Kg de peso vivo para 8 bezerros com idades entre 5 meses a 1 ano. Exames clínicos foram realizados antes e durante fornecimento da planta. Folhas verdes de estrela africana foram submetidas ao teste do papel picro-sódico para verificar a presença de ácido cianídrico e ao teste da difenilamina para avaliar a concentração de nitrato. Sinais clínicos de intoxicação pela grama estrela cv. "Florico" nos bovinos foram observados entre 5 e 15 minutos após o término da ingestão, estes incluíram andar cambaleante, tremores musculares, micção frequente e/ou em gotejamento, taquicardia, atonia ruminal, depressão, mucosas oculares e sangue venoso de coloração vermelho-vivo. Três animais adoeceram gravemente, quatro manifestaram sinais clínicos leves a moderados e um não adoeceu. Os 3 bovinos que adoeceram gravemente receberam solução de tiossulfato e nitrito de sódio na dose de 40ml/100kg de peso vivo, por via endovenosa (IV). Grama estrela florico produziu intoxicação em bovinos e a reação ao teste do papel picro-sódico e difenilamina foi mais significativa para as amostras cultivadas à sombra e com alta adubação nitrogenada. Utilização de grama florico deve ser evitada em sistema silvipastoril.(AU)

Experimental reproduction of cyanogenic poisoning by star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") in cattle / Reprodução experimental de intoxicação cianogênica por grama estrela (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") em bovinos

We experimentally reproduced star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. "Florico") poisoning in cattle. Star grass was planted in four shaded (1, 2, 3, and 4) and three sunny paddocks (5, 6, and 7) and were fertilized with the equivalent of 0, 750, 200, or 100 kg/ha urea. Fresh plant leaves were collected from each paddock and fed to 8 calves aged 5 months to 1 year at 10g/kg live weight. Clinical examinations were performed pre- and post-feeding. Fresh leaves were also subjected to sodium picrate paper and diphenylamine tests to evaluate hydrocyanic acid and nitrate concentration, respectively. Clinical signs of poisoning by the star grass cv. "Florico" in cattle were observed 5-15 minutes after ingestion; these included wobbling, muscle tremors, frequent and/or dripping urination, tachycardia, ruminal atony, depression, red ocular mucous membranes, and bright red venous blood. Three animals became severely ill, 4 manifested mild to moderate clinical signs, and 1 did not become ill. The 3 severely ill bovines received a thiosulfate and sodium nitrite solution at a dose of 40ml/100 kg live weight, intravenously (IV). Florico star grass poisoned bovines and the reaction to the sodium picrate paper and diphenylamine tests was more significant for samples cultivated in the shade and with high nitrogen fertilization. Florico grass utilization should be avoided in a silvopastoral system.(AU)

Descreve-se a reprodução experimental da intoxicação cianogênica por grama estrela (Cynodon nlemfuensis vanderyst var. nlemfuensis cv. 'Florico') em bovinos. A grama estrela foi plantada em quatro piquetes em área sombreada (1, 2, 3 e 4) e em três piquetes em área ensolarada (5, 6 e 7) e foram adubados com o equivalente a 0, 750, 200 ou 100kg/ha de ureia. Folhas da planta foram coletadas de cada piquete e imediatamente fornecidas na dose de 10g/Kg de peso vivo para 8 bezerros com idades entre 5 meses a 1 ano. Exames clínicos foram realizados antes e durante fornecimento da planta. Folhas verdes de estrela africana foram submetidas ao teste do papel picro-sódico para verificar a presença de ácido cianídrico e ao teste da difenilamina para avaliar a concentração de nitrato. Sinais clínicos de intoxicação pela grama estrela cv. "Florico" nos bovinos foram observados entre 5 e 15 minutos após o término da ingestão, estes incluíram andar cambaleante, tremores musculares, micção frequente e/ou em gotejamento, taquicardia, atonia ruminal, depressão, mucosas oculares e sangue venoso de coloração vermelho-vivo. Três animais adoeceram gravemente, quatro manifestaram sinais clínicos leves a moderados e um não adoeceu. Os 3 bovinos que adoeceram gravemente receberam solução de tiossulfato e nitrito de sódio na dose de 40ml/100kg de peso vivo, por via endovenosa (IV). Grama estrela florico produziu intoxicação em bovinos e a reação ao teste do papel picro-sódico e difenilamina foi mais significativa para as amostras cultivadas à sombra e com alta adubação nitrogenada. Utilização de grama florico deve ser evitada em sistema silvipastoril.(AU)

Comparison of non-parametric indexes to select soybean genotypes obtained by recurrent selection / Comparação de índices não paramétricos na seleção de genótipos superiores de soja obtidos por seleção recorrente

In the final steps of a breeding program, it is necessary to evaluate several traits, which makes it difficult to select the superior genotypes. This study aimed to compare nonlinear indexes in the selection of superior soybean inbred lines obtained by recurrent selection. The experiment was carried out in Londrina, Paraná State, Brazil. During the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons, 67 soybean inbred lines and two commercial controls (BMX Potência RR and NK 7059 RR) were evaluated. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with three replicates. The evaluated traits were: days to maturity, agronomic value, lodging, first pod insertion height, and grain yield. A combined analysis of variance for seasons was performed and the sum of ranks index, ideotype distance index, and cultivars selection index were applied. All traits were significant for the genotypic source of variation and showed complex genotype × environment interactions. The selection indexes were consistent with each other. The ideotype and cultivar selection index showed higher concordance on indication of 15 superior inbred lines with a coefficient of coincidence of 80%. The inbred lines SR-03, SR-12, SR-22, SR-41, SR-49, SR-55, SR-61, and SR-62 were indicated for all indexes and are therefore considered superior to other inbred lines.(AU)

Nas etapas finais de um programa de melhoramento é necessário a avaliação de diversos caracteres, o que gera dificuldade na escolha dos melhores genótipos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo comparar índices não lineares na seleção de linhagens superiores de soja, obtidas por seleção recorrente. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. Durante as safras 2010/11 e 2011/12 foram avaliados sessenta e sete linhagens de soja e duas testemunhas comerciais ((BMX Potência RR e NK 7059 RR). O delineamento experimental adotado foi em blocos completos ao acaso, com três repetições. As características avaliadas foram: dias para maturação, valor agronômico, acamamento, inserção da primeira vagem e produtividade de grãos. Realizou-se a análise de variância conjunta para anos agrícolas e empregaram-se os índices de soma de ranks, de distância ao ideótipo e de seleção de cultivares. Todas características para a fonte de variação genótipo foram significativas e apresentaram predomínio da interação complexa na interação genótipo x ambiente. Os índices de seleção se mostraram concordantes entre si. O índice de distância ao ideótipo e o índice de seleção de cultivar apresentaram maior concordância na indicação das 15 melhores linhagens com coeficiente de coincidência de 80%. As linhagens SR-03, SR-12, SR-22, SR-41, SR-49, SR-55, SR-61 e SR-62 foram indicadas em todos os índices e, portanto, consideradas superiores às demais.(AU)

Can silicon (Si) fertilization influence the production and nutritional value of Urochloa Convert HD364? / A fertilização por silício (Si) pode influenciar a produção e o valor nutricional da Urochloa Convert HD364?

Tropical soils are highly weathered, acidic, and low in silicon (Si) availability for plants. Si has been considered an essential nutrient for many grasses. Urochloa Convert HD364 is classified as a forage plant that accumulates Si, but the accumulation of this nutrient in the leaf can influence qualitative characteristics, fiber quality, plant architecture, and development of forage. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the production and nutritive value of Urochloa hybrid cultivar Convert HD364 (CIAT 36087) grown from soils collected in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse using 8-L plastic pots and three types of soil. Treatments were arranged in a randomized block design in a 3 × 5 factorial: three soils [Rhodic Acrudox (Ox1), Rhodic Hapludox (Ox2) and Arenic Hapludult (Ult)] and five silicate rates (0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 Mg ha-1 of calcium/magnesium silicate), with four replications. Application of CaSiO3 to the soil increases the concentration of Si in the leaves of Urochloa Convert HD364. The dry matter, crude protein and mineral matter, fiber quality, and digestibility of Urochloa were not influenced by the increase in Si levels in the leaves until 45 days after seeding. Forty-five days after planting, CaSiO3 did not interfere with the growth characteristics and production of Urochloa Convert HD364. There is no evidence that the increased Si levels in the leaf affected the production and nutritive value, especially fiber quality of Urochloa Convert HD364 until 45 days after sedding.(AU)

Os solos tropicais são altamente intemperizados, ácidos e com baixa disponibilidade de silício (Si) para as plantas. O Si tem sido considerado um nutriente essencial para muitas gramíneas. A Urochloa Convert HD364 é classificada como planta forrageira que acumula Si, mas o acúmulo desse nutriente na folha pode influenciar as características qualitativas, qualidade da fibra, arquitetura da planta e no desenvolvimento da forragem. Neste trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar a produção e o valor nutritivo da Urochloa cv. Convert HD364 (CIAT 36087), cultivado em três solos coletados no estado do Paraná, Brasil. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação com vasos plásticos de 8 L e três tipos de solo. Os tratamentos foram arranjados em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 3 × 5: três solos [Latossolo Vermelho distrférrico (Ox1), Latossolo Vermelho eutroférrico (Ox2) e Argisolo Vermelho-Amarelo (Ult)] e cinco doses de silicato (0, 1, 2, 4 e 6 Mg ha- 1 de silicato de cálcio / magnésio), com quatro repetições. A aplicação de CaSiO3 no solo aumenta a concentração de Si nas folhas de Urochloa Convert HD364. A matéria seca, proteína bruta, matéria mineral, qualidade da fibra e digestibilidade da Urochloa Convert HD364 não foram influenciadas pelo aumento nos teores de Si nas folhas até 45 dias após a semeadura. Quarenta e cinco dias após o plantio, o CaSiO3 não interferiu nas características de crescimento e produção do Urochloa Convert HD364. Não há evidências de que o aumento dos níveis de Si na folha tenha afetado a produção e o valor nutritivo, especialmente a qualidade da fibra, de Urochloa Convert HD364 até 45 dias após a semeadura.(AU)

Can silicon (Si) fertilization influence the production and nutritional value of Urochloa Convert HD364? / A fertilização por silício (Si) pode influenciar a produção e o valor nutricional da Urochloa Convert HD364?

Tropical soils are highly weathered, acidic, and low in silicon (Si) availability for plants. Si has been considered an essential nutrient for many grasses. Urochloa Convert HD364 is classified as a forage plant that accumulates Si, but the accumulation of this nutrient in the leaf can influence qualitative characteristics, fiber quality, plant architecture, and development of forage. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the production and nutritive value of Urochloa hybrid cultivar Convert HD364 (CIAT 36087) grown from soils collected in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse using 8-L plastic pots and three types of soil. Treatments were arranged in a randomized block design in a 3 × 5 factorial: three soils [Rhodic Acrudox (Ox1), Rhodic Hapludox (Ox2) and Arenic Hapludult (Ult)] and five silicate rates (0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 Mg ha-1 of calcium/magnesium silicate), with four replications. Application of CaSiO3 to the soil increases the concentration of Si in the leaves of Urochloa Convert HD364. The dry matter, crude protein and mineral matter, fiber quality, and digestibility of Urochloa were not influenced by the increase in Si levels in the leaves until 45 days after seeding. Forty-five days after planting, CaSiO3 did not interfere with the growth characteristics and production of Urochloa Convert HD364. There is no evidence that the increased Si levels in the leaf affected the production and nutritive value, especially fiber quality of Urochloa Convert HD364 until 45 days after sedding.

Os solos tropicais são altamente intemperizados, ácidos e com baixa disponibilidade de silício (Si) para as plantas. O Si tem sido considerado um nutriente essencial para muitas gramíneas. A Urochloa Convert HD364 é classificada como planta forrageira que acumula Si, mas o acúmulo desse nutriente na folha pode influenciar as características qualitativas, qualidade da fibra, arquitetura da planta e no desenvolvimento da forragem. Neste trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar a produção e o valor nutritivo da Urochloa cv. Convert HD364 (CIAT 36087), cultivado em três solos coletados no estado do Paraná, Brasil. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação com vasos plásticos de 8 L e três tipos de solo. Os tratamentos foram arranjados em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial 3 × 5: três solos [Latossolo Vermelho distrférrico (Ox1), Latossolo Vermelho eutroférrico (Ox2) e Argisolo Vermelho-Amarelo (Ult)] e cinco doses de silicato (0, 1, 2, 4 e 6 Mg ha- 1 de silicato de cálcio / magnésio), com quatro repetições. A aplicação de CaSiO3 no solo aumenta a concentração de Si nas folhas de Urochloa Convert HD364. A matéria seca, proteína bruta, matéria mineral, qualidade da fibra e digestibilidade da Urochloa Convert HD364 não foram influenciadas pelo aumento nos teores de Si nas folhas até 45 dias após a semeadura. Quarenta e cinco dias após o plantio, o CaSiO3 não interferiu nas características de crescimento e produção do Urochloa Convert HD364. Não há evidências de que o aumento dos níveis de Si na folha tenha afetado a produção e o valor nutritivo, especialmente a qualidade da fibra, de Urochloa Convert HD364 até 45 dias após a semeadura.

Comparison of non-parametric indexes to select soybean genotypes obtained by recurrent selection / Comparação de índices não paramétricos na seleção de genótipos superiores de soja obtidos por seleção recorrente

In the final steps of a breeding program, it is necessary to evaluate several traits, which makes it difficult to select the superior genotypes. This study aimed to compare nonlinear indexes in the selection of superior soybean inbred lines obtained by recurrent selection. The experiment was carried out in Londrina, Paraná State, Brazil. During the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons, 67 soybean inbred lines and two commercial controls (BMX Potência RR and NK 7059 RR) were evaluated. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with three replicates. The evaluated traits were: days to maturity, agronomic value, lodging, first pod insertion height, and grain yield. A combined analysis of variance for seasons was performed and the sum of ranks index, ideotype distance index, and cultivars selection index were applied. All traits were significant for the genotypic source of variation and showed complex genotype × environment interactions. The selection indexes were consistent with each other. The ideotype and cultivar selection index showed higher concordance on indication of 15 superior inbred lines with a coefficient of coincidence of 80%. The inbred lines SR-03, SR-12, SR-22, SR-41, SR-49, SR-55, SR-61, and SR-62 were indicated for all indexes and are therefore considered superior to other inbred lines.

Nas etapas finais de um programa de melhoramento é necessário a avaliação de diversos caracteres, o que gera dificuldade na escolha dos melhores genótipos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo comparar índices não lineares na seleção de linhagens superiores de soja, obtidas por seleção recorrente. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. Durante as safras 2010/11 e 2011/12 foram avaliados sessenta e sete linhagens de soja e duas testemunhas comerciais ((BMX Potência RR e NK 7059 RR). O delineamento experimental adotado foi em blocos completos ao acaso, com três repetições. As características avaliadas foram: dias para maturação, valor agronômico, acamamento, inserção da primeira vagem e produtividade de grãos. Realizou-se a análise de variância conjunta para anos agrícolas e empregaram-se os índices de soma de ranks, de distância ao ideótipo e de seleção de cultivares. Todas características para a fonte de variação genótipo foram significativas e apresentaram predomínio da interação complexa na interação genótipo x ambiente. Os índices de seleção se mostraram concordantes entre si. O índice de distância ao ideótipo e o índice de seleção de cultivar apresentaram maior concordância na indicação das 15 melhores linhagens com coeficiente de coincidência de 80%. As linhagens SR-03, SR-12, SR-22, SR-41, SR-49, SR-55, SR-61 e SR-62 foram indicadas em todos os índices e, portanto, consideradas superiores às demais.

2- Isopentenyladenine in the induction of direct somatic embryogenesis capacity of Coffea arabica L / 2- Isopenteniladenina na capacidade de indução da embriogênese somática direta de Coffea arabica L

This study evaluated the effect of different concentrations of 2-isopentenyladenine (2-iP) on the direct somatic embryogenesis capacity of the Mundo Novo cultivar of Coffea arabica. Leaf explants were cultivated with half the MS salt concentration and the addition of sucrose (20gL-1) and 2-iP (0; 2.5; 5; 7.5 and 10µM). The 2-iP doses of 7.5 and 10µM produced the greatest responses with respect to the percentage of explants with embryogenic structures and the size of the embryogenic structures. However, the greatest production of somatic embryos occurred on the explants treated with 10µM of 2-iP, followed by 7.5µM, whereas their production was absent or reduced with 0 and 5µM, respectively.(AU)

Este estudo avaliou o efeito de diferentes concentrações de 2-isopentalinadenina (2-iP) na capacidade de embriogênese somática direta da cultivar Mundo Novo de Coffea arabica. Explantes foliares foram cultivados em meio com metade da concentração de sais de MS e adição de sacarose (20gL-1) e de 2-iP (0; 2,5; 5; 7,5 e 10µM). Os tratamentos com 7,5 e 10µM de 2-iP induziram respostas mais elevadas de porcentagem de explantes com estruturas embriogênicas e de tamanho de estrutura embriogênica. Porém, os explantes tratados 10µM de 2-iP tiveram maior produção de embriões somáticos, seguido de 7,5µM, enquanto nos tratamentos controle e com 5µM, as respostas foram respectivamente de ausência e de baixa formação destes.(AU)