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Through a long-term micro-area positioning experiment (2006-2017), the precise fertilization locations of spring maize (Zea mays L.) in Jilin, China, were investigated using an embedded cement bucket pot. The effects of different fertilization placements and additional application of organic manure on maize yield, biomass, grain nutrient uptake, and soil fertility were examined. Six treatments were designed: base fertilizer + topdressing shallow application (BF1TD1); base fertilizer deep + topdressing shallow application (BF2TD1); base fertilizer + topdressing deep application (BF1TD2); base fertilizer deep + topdressing deep application (BF2TD2); base fertilizer + topdressing + organic manure shallow application (BF1TD1 + OS); and base fertilizer + topdressing shallow application + organic manure deep application (BF1TD1 + OD). After 12 years of continuous experimentation, the findings revealed that BF2TD2, BF1TD1 + OS, and BF1TD1 + OD exhibited 10.59 %, 25.17 %, and 29.34 % higher average yields than BF1TD1, respectively. Deep topdressing was more beneficial in increasing maize yield and nutrient accumulation, and additionally, increasing the use of organic fertilizer enhanced plant biomass and nutrient uptake. Over the 12 years considered, the soil organic matter in the 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm layers increased by 45.96 % and 80.61 %, respectively, and the soil pH increased from 0.38 to 0.48. In general, the deep application of organic manure was more beneficial for soil retention as it can increase soil fertility in the 0-40 cm layer. Considering the high yield and nutrient absorption and utilization of maize, technical advancement for soil fertilizer in whole-field tillage layers was crucial.(AU)

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Reviewing the current state of knowledge on reproductive performance and productive traits in rams has many advantages. First, the compilation of this information will serve as a literature resource for scientists conducting research around the world and will contribute to the understanding of the data collected and interpreted by researchers on the different hormonal strategies used to improve reproductive performance in rams. Second, it will allow scientists to identify current knowledge gaps and set future research priorities in ram reproduction. Rams play an important role in the global flock economy, but their reproductive analysis has been limited in the use of hormonal technologies to increase the productivity of sheep flocks. In this review, we cite the most important works on six hormones that, in one way or another, modify the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, at different doses, in and out of the reproductive season, breeds, application methods, among other factors. The overall aim is to increase the reproductive efficiency of rams in different scenarios and, in some cases, of other species due to the lack of limited information on rams.(AU)

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In beef cattle operations that conduct embryo transfer, the overall success depends on the pregnancy outcome that results from every pregnancy opportunity. In this review, we dissected the main components that determine if a recipient will sustain the pregnancy after embryo transfer up to calving. Specifically, we describe the effect of the uterus on its ability to provide a receptive environment for embryo development. We then discuss the capacity of the embryo to thrive after transfer, and especially the contribution of the sire to embryo fitness. Finally, we review the interaction between the uterus and the embryo as an integrated unit that defines the pregnancy.(AU)

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This review elucidates the physiological and endocrinological processes intrinsic to puberty and ovulation induction protocols in Bos indicus and Bos taurus beef heifers. Puberty is a complex physiological event involving gonadotropic and metabolic changes that lead to sexual maturity, first ovulation, and regular reproductive cycles, enabling females to reproduce. Exposure to progesterone-based hormonal protocols, with or without additional hormones, can reduce the age at first ovulation and improve sexual maturity through stimuli in the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and uterine development. However, inducing puberty differs from inducing ovulation, as it does not ensure the heifer will continue cycling or be ready to establish and maintain pregnancy after hormonal exposure. Regardless of the pharmacological basis, studies consistently report that beef heifers that had a corpus luteum (CL) prior to the timed-artificial insemination (TAI) protocol, have greater expression of estrus in response to synchronization and greater pregnancy per AI compared to heifers without a CL. The combination of P4 and E2 significantly impacts uterine development, increasing reproductive efficiency. Exposure to P4 causes a positive effect on inducing ovulation. However, studies indicate that the addition of E2 esters at the time of P4 device removal increases the ovulation rate. In general, the studies showed that fertility varied according to the type of the ovulation induction protocol used, but with inconsistent results. Although ovulation induction protocols are strategic tools to accelerate sexual maturity, a holistic view of the entire system is extremely important, combining integration with genetics and nutrition to enhance the reproductive outcomes of beef heifers. Future research is needed to understand and refine these protocols, driving the efficiency of beef cattle production systems.(AU)

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This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of the HSP70 gene and protein in spermatozoa of Bali bulls of different age groups and to examine its potential as a biomarker determining bull fertility. This study used frozen semen produced from six Bali bulls divided into two groups based on age (≤ 9 years and ≥ 12 years). Parameters of frozen semen quality analyzed included sperm motility and kinetics using computer-assisted semen analysis, sperm morphological defects using Diff-Quick staining, acrosome integrity using FITC-PNA staining, and DNA fragmentation using acridine orange staining. HSP70 gene expression characterization was analyzed using qRT-PCR, and HSP70 protein abundance was analyzed using enzyme immunoassays. Fertility field data were obtained by analyzing the percentage conception rate for each bull based on the artificial insemination service data contained in the Indonesian-integrated system of the National Animal Health Information System (iSIKHNAS). The results showed significant differences (P<0.05) in total and progressive motility, morphological defects of the neck and midpiece, and tail of sperm, and acrosome integrity between the age groups of Bali bulls. HSP70 gene expression and protein abundance showed no significant differences (P>0.05) in different age groups. HSP70 gene expression correlated with fertility rate (P<0.05). Age affected several semen quality parameters but did not affect HSP70 gene expression and protein abundance. The HSP70 gene molecule could be a biomarker that determines the fertility of Bali bulls.(AU)

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This study aims to investigate the gene expression of sperm-borne phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ), WW domain-binding protein 2N-Terminal Like (WBP2NL), and Tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), as a negative control, in spermatozoa and their relationship with fertility and seminal quality in stallions. Ejaculates from 40 Criollo stallions were used, whose fertility was assessed on the basis of their pregnancy rate per cycle in at least two breeding seasons. Pregnancy rates ranged from 20% to 90% and were used to divide the stallions into two groups: High rates (≥ 50%) (n = 25), and Low rates (< 50%) (n = 15). A computer-assisted sperm analysis system - (CASA) analyzed semen after collection. Also were evaluated the physical and functional integrity of the plasmatic membrane and sperm morphology alterations. All stallions expressed PLCζ, WBP2NL, and TNF-α. PLCζ positively correlates with conception rate, total motility (TM), progressive motility (PM), plasmatic membrane functionality, and integrity. A simple linear regression was detected between pregnancy rate and PLCζ expression (P = 0.003), TM (P < 0.001) and PM (P < 0.001). PLCζ gene expression was higher (P = 0,012) in the High rates group than in the Low group. WBP2NL and TNF-α did not correlate with seminal quality and stallion's fertility. It was concluded that PLCζ gene expression in the spermatozoa might be used as a biomarker of fertility and seminal quality in stallions. Parameters of sperm kinetics also showed, positive correlation between TM, PM and pregnancy rate.(AU)

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Organic residues can improve the fertility of degraded soils and help restore vegetation. This study was structured to evaluate the contribution of residues in the chemical conditioning of degraded soil and the establishment of Stylosanthes capitata. The experiment was conducted under protected cultivation conditions in a completely randomized experimental design, following a 4 x 4 x 2 factorial scheme with three replications per treatment and two plants per replication (pots with 10 kg of soil). Residues, aquatic macrophytes (MAC), and sewage sludge (SLU) were added to the soil at doses of 0, 10, 20, and 30 t ha−1. Sugarcane bagasse ash (ASH) was incorporated into the soil at doses of 0 and 20 t ha−1 10 days before SLU, MAC, and S. capitata seeds. The soil was analyzed for fertility and the plants for height, shoot and root fresh and dry mass, and root volume 120 days after sowing. ASH, SLU, and MAC residues increased pH and organic matter, phosphorus, and calcium contents, facilitating plant establishment, standing out the dose of 20 t ha−1 for SLU and MAC. Therefore, the use of these residues can be recommended both as chemical soil amendments and facilitators for S. capitata establishment.(AU)

Resíduos orgânicos podem melhorar a fertilidade de solos degradados e auxiliar no restabelecimento da vegetação. Este trabalho foi estruturado para avaliar a contribuição de resíduos no condicionamento químico de um solo degradado e no estabelecimento de Stylosanthes capitata. O experimento foi conduzido em condição de cultivo protegido, em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4 x 4 x 2, com 3 repetições por tratamento e 2 plantas por repetição (vasos com 10 kg de solo). Os resíduos, macrófitas aquáticas (MAC) e lodo de esgoto (LOD) foram adicionados ao solo nas doses 0, 10, 20 e 30 t ha-1. A cinza do bagaço da cana-de-açúcar (CZA) foi incorporada ao solo nas doses 0 e 20 t ha-1, dez dias antes do LOD, da MAC e das sementes de S. capitata. Transcorridos 120 dias da semeadura, o solo foi analisado para fertilidade e as plantas para altura, massa fresca e seca da parte aérea e do sistema radicular e volume de raízes. Os resíduos CZA, LOD e MAC elevaram pH, teores de matéria orgânica, fósforo e cálcio do solo, facilitando o estabelecimento da planta, com destaque para a dose de 20 t ha-1 para LOD e MAC. Assim, pode-se recomendar o uso destes resíduos tanto como condicionantes químicos do solo como facilitadores no estabelecimento do S. capitata.(AU)

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The objective of the present study was to transpose sperm freezing methodology from domestic goat to the Tadjik markhor (Capra falconeri heptneri) and to address the feasibility to develop IVP and artificial insemination using such frozen semen. Semen of different adult markhor males were successfully recovered by electro-ejaculation and were then frozen using caprine methodology. Frozen semen showed good survival rates at thawing and good fertility rates were assessed in heterologous in vitro fertilization system with goat oocytes. LOPU/IVF was applied for Tadjik markhor females allowing the first successful blastocyst production in vitro. In an applied program, we also transposed successfully intrauterine AI method with frozen/thawed semen to the Tadjik markhor.AU)

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Objetivou-se comparar as taxas de prenhez (TP) e a perda gestacional (PG) de vacas sem expressão de estro (NEE), as quais receberam PGF2α ou GnRH no momento da IATF. Vacas multíparas da raça Nelore (n=1347) receberam, no D0, 2mg (IM) de benzoato de estradiol e um dispositivo intravaginal de progesterona (P4). No D8, para detectar o cio, as vacas foram marcadas com um bastão e o dispositivo P4 foi removido; além disso, elas receberam (IM) 526µg de cloprostenol sódico, 1,0mg de cipionato de estradiol e 300IU de eCG. No D10, foi realizada IATF, e as vacas NEE receberam (IM) 12,5mg de dinoprost, 100mcg de GnRH ou nenhum tratamento. A TP geral foi de 50,3% (678/1347), 51,6% (545/1057), para vacas que expressaram estro (EE), e de 45,9% (133/290), para animais NEE na IATF (P=0,0427). A PG geral foi de 6,2% (42/678), 3,3% (18/545), para animais EE, e de 18,1% (24/133), para animais NEE (P<0,0001). Considerando-se as vacas NEE, não foi detectado efeito de tratamento para TP (P=0,3004) ou PL (P=0,7757); no entanto, as vacas que receberam GnRH (CR=46,5%) ou PGF2α (CR=49,6%) apresentaram CR semelhante (P>0,05) ao das vacas EE (51,6%), enquanto uma tendência foi detectada para TP menor (P=0,0629) das vacas NEE e para aquelas que não receberam tratamento (37,3%), em comparação com as vacas EE. O tratamento com PGF2α ou GnRH no momento da IATF teve efeito semelhante sobre a fertilidade das vacas NEE.

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Vale do Ribeira is one of the largest banana producing regions in Brazil. However, information on soil fertility and nutrient status that could limit fruit production remains scarce. Thus, the present study diagnosed the most limiting nutrient parameters for the Nanica and Prata banana cultivars, in Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo State, based on soil and leaf chemical analyses. The data assessed included samples from commercial plantations in the municipalities of Eldorado, Cajati, Jacupiranga, Pariquera-açú, Registro and Sete Barras, between 2012 and 2020. The results of soil (pH, V, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn) and leaf chemical analyses (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn) were interpreted according to literature values and their maximums, minimums, means, coefficients of variation (CV), and confidence intervals (CI) were calculated at P < 0.05. Parameter classes were assessed according to their frequency distribution. A large part of the samples exhibited pH and V values similar to those recommended for banana plants. Although, average soil nutrient concentrations were considered high, soil K, Mg and S levels did not provide adequate banana plant nutrition, since these nutrients were deficient in the plants.

O Vale do Ribeira é uma das maiores regiões produtoras de banana do Brasil. Contudo, ainda são escassas informações sobre a fertilidade do solo e o estado nutricional das plantas que possam limitar a produção da fruta na região. Deste modo, o presente trabalho objetivou diagnosticar os parâmetros nutricionais mais limitantes para as cultivares de bananeira, Nanica e Prata, no Vale do Ribeira - SP, a partir de laudos de análises químicas de solo e folha. Os dados avaliados compreenderam amostragens realizadas em pomares comerciais, nos municípios de Eldorado, Cajati, Jacupiranga, Pariquera-açú, Registro e Sete Barras entre os anos 2012 e 2020. Os resultados das análises químicas de solo (pH, V, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn e Zn) e folha (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn e Zn) foram interpretados de acordo com valores disponíveis na literatura e calculados seus valores máximos, mínimos, médias, coeficientes de variação (CV) e intervalos de confiança (IC) a P < 0.05. As classes de interpretação dos parâmetros foram avaliadas de acordo com sua distribuição de frequência. Grande parte das amostras apresentaram valores de pH e V próximos aos indicados para a bananeira. As concentrações de nutrientes no solo, em média, foram consideradas altas, no entanto, para K, Mg e S, a concentração no solo não refletiu em adequada nutrição da bananeira, estando esses nutrientes deficientes na planta.

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The female reproductive function is coordinated by the endocrine system driven by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. While not directly part of the female reproductive system, the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health, including reproductive health. The gut microbiome communicates bidirectionally with the brain via the gut-brain axis, influencing stress levels, mood, and hormonal balance, which can impact reproductive health and fertility. In addition to that, the vaginal and uterine microbiome are directly involved with the reproductive success of farm animals, including female fertility and offspring development. In this paper, we summarize some of the effects of bacterial contamination in the female reproductive tract and their association with reproductive performance in farm animals.(AU)

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Humic substances associated with cattle manure can enhance and reduce the costs of organic fertilization. In this sense, the objective was to evaluate the application of humic substances in association with cattle manure on soil fertility, growth and root nutrition in pepper plants. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, arranged in a factorial scheme with 4 doses of cattle manure (8, 18, 28 and 38 Mg ha-1), 3 doses of humic substances (0, 8 and 12 kg ha-1), with 4 replicates. The variables analyzed were plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, root growth, fresh and root dry weight, root macronutrient contents and soil fertility. Increases in plant height, leaf area and root dry matter (21.2, 58.21 and 8% respectively) were obtained by associating the application of humic substances with manure. Humic substances (12 kg ha-1) in association with manure (8 Mg ha-1) provided an increase in nitrogen content in the roots (36.05%) compared to the application of manure alone, and the application of humic substances (12 kg ha-1) promoted an increase of 10.62% in potassium content in the roots. The availability of calcium in the soil regulated primary root growth. The association of humic substances with cattle manure promoted shoot growth, root dry weight and root nutritional increase in pepper plants.

Substâncias húmicas associadas ao esterco bovino podem potencializar e reduzir custos da adubação orgânica. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se avaliar a aplicação de substâncias húmicas em associação com o esterco bovino na fertilidade de solo, crescimento e nutrição radicular em plantas de pimentão. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, arranjados em esquema fatorial com 4 doses de esterco bovino (8, 18, 28 e 38 t ha-1), 3 doses de substâncias húmicas (0, 8 e 12 kg ha-1), com 4 repetições. As variáveis analisadas foram altura de planta, diâmetro de caule, área foliar, crescimento radicular, fitomassa fresca e seca de raiz, teores de macronutrientes da raiz e fertilidade do solo. Obtiveram-se incrementos em altura de planta, área foliar e fitomassa seca de raiz (21.2, 58.21 e 8% respectivamente) associando a aplicação de substâncias húmicas com esterco. As substâncias húmicas (12 kg ha-1) em associação com o esterco (8 t ha-1) proporcionaram incremento nos teores de nitrogênio na raiz (36.05%) em comparação com aplicação de apenas esterco, como também, a aplicação de substâncias húmicas (12 kg ha-1) promoveu incremento de 10.62% no teor de potássio nas raízes. A disponibilidade de cálcio no solo regulou o crescimento primário da raiz. A associação de substâncias húmicas com esterco bovino promoveu crescimento da parte aérea, fitomassa seca de raiz e incremento nutricional radicular em plantas de pimentão.

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The pink sugarcane mealybug Saccharicoccus sacchari (Cockerell, 1895) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) occurs practically in all sugarcane producing regions Saccharum spp. (Poaceae) causing damage. Little information is available about insect's biology under Brazilian conditions. In this work, biological development of pink sugarcane mealybug was studied at temperatures of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 28 °C ± 2 °C without photophase and relative humidity of 80%. Number and viability of eggs, incubation time, duration of the last oviposition, duration of each nymphal instar, viability of the nymphs, start of oviposition and longevity of the females were recorded. Biological development of insects was stipulated by the SAS University Edition software, version 9.4. There were differences in the life cycle of the pseudococcid at both temperatures evaluated. Females of S. sacchari had three nymphal instars and reproduce asexually. Asexual reproduction occurs in the field and under controlled conditions. By increasing the temperature increases, insect lived longer and the presence of the winged male in Brazil indicates the possibility of sexual reproduction of the species.

A cochonilha-rosada-da-cana-de-açúcar Saccharicoccus sacchari (Cockerell, 1895) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) ocorre praticamente em todas as regiões produtoras de cana-de-açúcar Saccharum spp. (Poaceae) causando prejuízos. Poucas informações estão disponíveis sobre a biologia do inseto nas condições brasileiras. Neste trabalho foi estudado o desenvolvimento biológico da cochonilha-rosada-da-cana-de-açúcar nas temperaturas de 23 °C ± 2 °C e 28 °C ± 2 °C sem fotofase e umidade relativa de 80%. Diariamente foi registrado o número e viabilidade dos ovos, tempo de incubação, duração da última oviposição, duração de cada ínstar ninfal, viabilidade das ninfas, início da oviposição e longevidade das fêmeas. O desenvolvimento biológico dos insetos foi estipulado pelo software SAS University Edition, versão 9.4. Houve diferenças no ciclo de vida do pseudococcídeo nas duas temperaturas avaliadas. As fêmeas de S. sacchari apresentaram três instares ninfais e reproduzem assexuadamente. A reprodução assexuada ocorre em campo e em condições controladas. Ao se aumentar a temperatura o inseto viveu mais e a presença do macho alado no Brasil indica a possibilidade da reprodução sexuada da espécie.

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The practice of green manuring, involving the cultivation of plant species with beneficial characteristics for the soil, stands out as an effective strategy for improving soil fertility. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the biomass production of three species recommended for use as green manure (sun hemp -Crotalaria juncea; black velvet bean -Mucuna aterrima; stylo -Stylosanthes macrocephala). The research was carried out in Santarém, Pará, using a randomised block design with six replications. Data collection was carried out 90 days after planting and included measurements of plant height, fresh aerial part mass (FAPM), dry aerial part mass (DAPM), dry root mass (DRM), total dry mass (TDM), root length and stem diameter at the root collar. It was observed that sunny hemp stood out among the species with the highest production of fresh (1.43 ± 1.2 t ha-1) and dry biomass (0.46 t ha-1and 0.21 t ha-1) in the aerial part of the plant. Black velvet bean was remarkable for its root length with an average of 33.2 cm. These results are highly relevant to sustainable agriculture, as green manuring plays a crucial role in promoting soil health, conserving natural resources and increasing agricultural productivity. The cultivation of species such as sun hemp and black velvet bean could provide significant benefits to crops.

A prática de adubação verde, que envolve o cultivo de espécies vegetais com características benéficas para o solo, destaca-se como uma estratégia eficaz para a melhoria da fertilidade do solo. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a produção de biomassa de três espécies indicadas para utilização como adubação verde (crotalária -Crotalaria juncea;mucuna preta -Mucuna aterrima; estilosante -Stylosanthes macrocephala). O trabalho foi realizado em Santarém, Pará através de um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, seis repetições e instalação do experimento em propriedade rural familiar. A coleta de dados foi realizada 90 dias após a semeadura e incluiu a medição da altura das plantas, massa fresca da parte aérea (MFPA), massa seca da parte aérea (MSPA), massa seca das raízes (MSR), massa seca total (MST), comprimento das raízes e diâmetro do colo da raiz. Observou-se que a crotalária se destacou em relação às demais espécies, apresentando a maior produção de biomassa fresca (1,43± 1,2 t ha-1)e seca (0,46 t ha-1e 0,21 t ha-1) na parte aérea da planta. A mucuna preta se destacou para o comprimento de raiz com média de 33,2 cm. Esses resultados são de grande relevância para a agricultura sustentável, pois a adubação verde desempenha um papel fundamental na promoção da saúde do solo, na conservação dos recursos naturais e no aumento da produtividade agrícola. O cultivo de espécies como crotalária e mucuna preta poderá proporcionar benefícios significativos para os cultivos.

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Although silicon is not considered an essential element, in some crops such as soybeans, its supply can stimulate plant development and plant production. The growth of soybean cultivars in Cerrado soil subjected to the application of silicon doses was studied. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Instituto Federal do Amapá - IFAP/Campus Agrícola Porto Grande. The experimental design was completely randomized, arranged in a 5x2 factorial scheme, with four replications. The factors consisted of the control treatment (without Si) and four doses of Si (250, 500, 750 and 1000 mg pot-1 of SiO2), and two soybean cultivars (BRS Tracajá and FTS Paragominas). Growth variables were analyzed, such as: plant height, stem diameter; and dry matter of shoots and roots. Silicon influenced the increase in height when evaluating the cultivars and isolated doses, the same behavior was observed in the dry matter production of the aerial part and total. The element silicon helps in the improvement and gain in height and other evaluated agronomic characteristics, but studies with this element must be more applied, to obtain the answer for other variables and study conditions.

Apesar do silício não ser considerado um elemento essencial, em algumas culturas como a soja, seu fornecimento pode estimular o desenvolvimento vegetativo e a produção vegetal. Foi estudado o crescimento de cultivares de soja em solo de Cerrado submetido à aplicação de doses de silício. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação do Instituto Federal do Amapá - IFAP/Campus Agrícola Porto Grande. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado arranjado em esquema fatorial 5x2, com quatro repetições. Os fatores foram constituídos do tratamento controle (sem Si) e quatro doses de Si (250, 500, 750 e 1000 mg vaso-1 de SiO2), e duas cultivares de soja (BRS Tracajá e FTS Paragominas). Foram analisadas as variáveis de crescimento, como: altura da planta, diâmetro do colmo; e matéria seca da parte área e das raízes. O silício influenciou no aumento da altura quando avaliada as cultivares e doses isoladas, o mesmo comportamento foi observado na produção de matéria seca da parte aérea e total. O elemento silício auxilia na melhoria e no ganho de altura e outras características agronômicas avaliadas, mas os estudos com este elemento devem ser mais aplicados, para obter a resposta para outras variáveis e condições de estudo.

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Accumulation of heavy metals in soil can lead to the deterioration of soil quality, reduce soil fertility and crop yields, and thus threaten human and animal health. The study aimed to assess the potential ecological risk of heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils in Kazakhstan. The study was carried out in 2021 on the soils of the Zhdanovskoye owner-operated farm in the Sokolovsko-Sarybai district of the Kostanay region. The quantitative content of heavy metals, such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd), was determined, and concentrations of trace elements, such as zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn), were calculated for the considered contaminated lands. The potential ecological risk index (RI) proposed by L. Hakanson was used in the study concerning heavy metal contamination of soil. As a result, the presence of trace elements and heavy metals in the considered areas of the Kostanay region was shown. The RI values for all sites ranged from 137 to 447, corresponding to the level of ecological risk grading from low to high. The average RI for As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn, Ni, and Cu amounted to 328, which indicates a high ecological risk. Detected levels of As, Cd, Zn, and Pb in long-term abandoned mining areas were well above national thresholds, indicating the impending need to fully investigate and assess the suitability of the land for further agricultural use. The availability of such data will allow predicting cluster-based development of processing infrastructures in the vicinity of agricultural lands.

A acumulação de metais pesados no solo pode levar à deterioração da qualidade do solo, reduzir a fertilidade do solo e o rendimento das colheitas, ameaçando assim a saúde humana e animal. O conteúdo quantitativo de metais pesados, como chumbo (Pb), mercúrio (Hg), arsênio (As) e cádmio (Cd), foi determinado, e as concentrações de oligoelementos, como zinco (Zn), cobre (Cu), ferro (Fe) e manganês (Mn), foram calculadas para as terras consideradas contaminadas. O índice de risco ecológico potencial (IR) proposto por L. Hakanson foi utilizado no estudo de contaminação do solo por metais pesados. Como resultado, foi demonstrada a presença de oligoelementos e metais pesados nas áreas consideradas da região de Kostanay. Os valores de IR para todos os locais variaram de 137 a 447, correspondendo ao nível de classificação de risco ecológico de baixo a alto. O IR médio para As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Zn, Ni e Cu foi de 328, o que indica um alto risco ecológico. Os níveis detectados de As, Cd, Zn e Pb em áreas mineiras abandonadas há muito tempo estavam bem acima dos limites nacionais, indicando a necessidade iminente de investigar e avaliar exaustivamente a adequação da terra para posterior utilização agrícola. A disponibilidade de tais dados permitirá prever o desenvolvimento baseado em clusters de infraestruturas de processamento nas proximidades de terras agrícolas.

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Os solos brasileiros geralmente apresentam baixa fertilidade natural, dentre eles os solos florestais. O estudo tem como objetivo avaliar o crescimento inicial de Eucalyptus benthamiino planalto catarinense, com aplicação de fontes de adubação orgânicas e mineral. O estudo foi realizado em casa de vegetação, utilizando um Cambissolo Háplico. Cada unidade experimental foi constituída por um vaso de 2,5 dm³ de solo. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi completo casualizado, com quatro tratamentos e cinco repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos das seguintes fontes de adubos: testemunha (sem adubo); adubo mineral (NPK 9-33-12, equivalente a 187 mg dm³); cama de aviário na dose equivalente de 2.200 kg ha-1e cinza vegetal de madeira de eucalipto na dose de 5.500 kg ha-1. A quantidade de cada adubo foi aplicada para fornecer o equivalente a 50 kg de P2O5ha-1. Foram avaliados altura de plantas, número de pares de folhas aos 90 e 180 dias e a massa seca de parte aérea e raízes, índice de qualidade de Dickson e os teores de fósforo (P) e nitrogênio (N) na parte aérea de eucalipto. A adubação com cinza de madeira apresentou altura superior aos 90 dias após a implantação, sendo semelhante ao fertilizante mineral e testemunha aos 90 dias e semelhante à adubação mineral. Já aos 180 dias após a cinza de madeira foi superior as demais fontes de adubação, sendo semelhante a adubação mineral. A massa seca da parte aérea, massa seca de raiz, teor de N e P na parte aérea não apresentaram diferenças entre as fontes de adubação. A adubação via cama de aviário inibiu o crescimento inicial da espécie, contudo a adubação com cinza de madeira pode ser uma alternativa o plantio de Eucalyptus benthamii.

The Brazilian soils generally exhibit low natural fertility, including forest soils. The study aims to evaluate the initial growth of Eucalyptus benthamii in the plateau region of Santa Catarina, with the application of organic and mineral fertilization sources. The study was conducted in a greenhouse, using a Haplic Cambisol. Each experimental unit consisted of a 2.5 dm³ soil pot. The experimental design used was completely randomized, with four treatments and five replications. The treatments consisted ofthe following fertilizer sources: control (without fertilizer); mineral fertilizer (NPK 9-33-12, equivalent to 187 mg dm³); poultry litter at a dose equivalent to 2,200 kg ha-¹; and eucalyptus wood ash at a dose of 5,500 kg ha-¹. The quantity of each fertilizer was applied to provide the equivalent of 50 kg of P2O5ha⁻¹. Plant height, number of leaf pairs at 90 and 180 days, dry weight of aboveground and root parts, Dickson's quality index, and phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) levels in eucalyptus aboveground parts were evaluated. Fertilization with wood ash resulted in greater height at 90 days after establishment, being similar to mineral fertilizer and control at 90 days and similar to mineral fertilization. At 180 days, wood ash was superior to other fertilizer sources, being similar to mineral fertilization. Dry weight of aboveground parts, dry weight of roots, and N and P content in aboveground parts showed no differences among the fertilizer sources. Poultry litter fertilization inhibited the initial growth of the species; however, fertilization with wood ash could be an alternative for planting Eucalyptus benthamii.

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The elemental status of cattle is one of the important factors, which determine its growth, fertility, fetal development, meat and dairy production, etc. Therefore, the study of content of different elements in cattle organs and tissues and its correlation with cattle characteristics and diet is urgent task. It is also important to develop intravital and low-invasive methods to analyze element content in cattle to regulate its diet during lifetime. In the present work, we have studied the content and distribution of manganese in Hereford cattle from an ecologically clean zone of Western Siberia (Russia). 252 samples were taken from 31 bulls aged 15-18 months. They were collected from various livestock farms in the region and analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry (organs and muscle tissue) and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (hair). The median values of manganese concentration obtained in natural moisture for hair, heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, muscles, spleen, testes, and brain were 25, 0.37, 1.0, 2.6, 0.4, 0.2, 0.4, 0.5, and 0.5 ppm. Accordingly, the concentration of manganese differs significantly in the organs and tissues of animals (H = 188.6, df = 8, p <0.0001). Statistically significant associations of manganese were revealed in pairs: liver-testis, hair-testis, spleen-testis, and heart-brain. The classification of organs and tissues of animals according to the level of content and variability of manganese is carried out. The concentration of manganese in the body is not uniform, most of all it is deposited in the hair and excretory organs of the liver and kidneys. In other organs and muscle tissues, the distribution of manganese is more even and is in the range of 0.2-0.5 ppm. The resulting ranges can be used as a guideline for Hereford cattle bred in Western Siberia.

O status elementar do gado é um dos fatores importantes que determinam seu crescimento, fertilidade, desenvolvimento fetal, produção de carne e laticínios, etc. Portanto, o estudo do conteúdo de diferentes elementos nos órgãos e tecidos do gado e sua correlação com as características do gado e dieta é tarefa urgente. Também é importante desenvolver métodos intravitais e pouco invasivos para analisar o conteúdo de elementos em bovinos para regular sua dieta durante a vida. No presente trabalho, estudamos o conteúdo e a distribuição de manganês em gado Hereford de uma zona ecologicamente limpa da Sibéria Ocidental (Rússia). Foram coletadas 252 amostras de 31 touros com idade entre 15 e 18 meses. Eles foram coletados em diversas fazendas pecuárias da região e analisados por espectrofotometria de absorção atômica (órgãos e tecido muscular) e espectrometria de emissão atômica com plasma indutivamente acoplado (cabelo). Os valores medianos da concentração de manganês obtidos na umidade natural para cabelo, coração, rins, fígado, pulmões, músculos, baço, testículos e cérebro foram 25, 0,37, 1,0, 2,6, 0,4, 0,2, 0,4, 0,5 e 0,5 ppm. Assim, a concentração de manganês difere significativamente nos órgãos e tecidos dos animais (H = 188,6, df = 8, p <0,0001). Associações estatisticamente significativas de manganês foram reveladas em pares: fígado-testículo, cabelo-testículo, baço-testículo e coração-cérebro. É realizada a classificação dos órgãos e tecidos dos animais de acordo com o nível de conteúdo e variabilidade do manganês. A concentração de manganês no corpo não é uniforme, sendo principalmente depositada nos cabelos e nos órgãos excretores do fígado e dos rins. Em outros órgãos e tecidos musculares, a distribuição do manganês é mais uniforme e fica na faixa de 0,2-0,5 ppm. As faixas resultantes podem ser usadas como orientação para o gado Hereford criado na Sibéria Ocidental.

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Calcium (Ca) is an essential mineral for eggshell formation and muscle contraction, and a lack of it can result in poor egg quality and decreased egg output in laying ducks. This study aims to see how feeding the mineral Ca in a ration containing Shrimp head meal and Bilis fish head affects the laying performance and quality of hatching eggs in Mojosari ducks. A total of 105 female and 15 male Mojosari ducks, aged 78 weeks, were raised for three months and randomly divided into 15 flocks (each flock containing seven females and one male duck). There were three kinds of treatment, namely P0 (control, without mineral), P1 (ratio of Shrimp head meal and Bilis fish head 2:1 + 1% mineral), and P2 ((ratio of Shrimp head meal and Bilis fish head 1:2 + 1% mineral). The findings revealed that adding mineral Ca to feed, including Shrimp head meal and Bilis fish head, had no significant influence (P>0.05) on laying Mojosari duck performance in terms of feed intake, egg production, egg weight, egg quality, ducklings produced, and income over feed cost (IOFC). Furthermore, Ca addition in the ration did not result in substantial increases (P>0.05) in fertility, hatchability, or egg size characteristics. Based on the findings of this study, feeding ducks with shrimp head meal and Bilis fish head can be used as an alternate calcium-free feed formulation.

O cálcio (Ca) é um mineral essencial para a formação da casca do ovo e a contração muscular. Sua falta pode resultar em má qualidade do ovo e diminuição da produção de ovos em patas poedeiras. Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar como a adição do mineral Ca em uma ração contendo farinha de cabeça de camarão e cabeça de peixe Bilis afeta o desempenho de postura e a qualidade dos ovos para incubação em patos Mojosari. Um total de 105 patos Mojosari fêmeas e 15 machos, com idade de 78 semanas, foram criados durante três meses e divididos aleatoriamente em 15 bandos (cada bando contendo sete fêmeas e um pato macho). Foram realizados três tipos de tratamento: P0 (controle, sem mineral), P1 (proporção de farinha de cabeça de camarão e cabeça de peixe Bilis 2:1 + 1% mineral) e P2 (relação farinha de cabeça de camarão e cabeça de peixe Bilis 1:2 + 1% mineral). Os resultados revelaram que a adição do mineral Ca à ração, incluindo farinha de cabeça de camarão e cabeça de peixe Bilis, não teve influência significativa (p>0,05) sobre o desempenho de poedeiras em termos de consumo de ração, produção de ovos, peso dos ovos, qualidade dos ovos, patinhos produzidos e renda sobre o custo da ração (IOFC). Além disso, a adição de Ca na ração não resultou em aumentos substanciais (p>0,05) em fertilidade e eclodibilidade, ou características de tamanho dos ovos. Com base nos resultados deste estudo, a alimentação com farinha de cabeça de camarão e cabeça de peixe Bilis pode ser usada como uma formulação alternativa de ração livre de cálcio.

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Goat breeding is an economic activity carried out in the rural areas of the Eastern Mediterranean region of Türkiye. The small ruminants breeding project carried out in extensive farmer conditions was a project which aimed to improve the quality and quantity of meat and milk yields of domestic goat breeds of Anatolia since 2015. The genetic improvement study of indigenous Hair goats was started in 2015 and ended in 2020, using 5985 does and 252 bucks, with the participation of 60 local volunteer farmers in the rural farming system of Eastern Anatolia of Türkiye. At the end of the study, it was found that the birth rate, twinning rate, prolificacy, litter size, and survival rate varied between, 81.88 to 98.18%, 5.26 to 13.54%, 103.00 to 111.00%, 1.11 to 1.27 and 92.67% to 99.06%, by years respectively. As a result of the breeding study, it was determined that the birth weight, weaning weight, and daily body weight gain of the offspring were increased from 2.60 to 3.07 kg, from 8.21 to 10.77 kg, and from 107.74 to 149.15 g, respectively. It was determined that the growth characteristics of kids differed significantly over the years (P < 0.001). As a result of this study, it was determined that production based on local gene resources with improved genetic capacity in rural areas is important for sustainability. Simple recording schemes for the objective assessment of performance traits and planned mating schemes will help enhance animals' production performances in traditional farming systems.

A criação de cabras é uma atividade econômica nas zonas rurais da região mediterrânica oriental da Anatólia, na Turquia. O projeto de criação de pequenos ruminantes em condições de exploração extensiva é um projeto destinado a melhorar a qualidade e a quantidade da produção de carne e leite das raças de cabras autóctones da Anatólia desde 2015. Um destes projetos, o melhoramento genético das cabras indígenas da Anatólia, teve início em 2015 e terminou em 2020, utilizando 5985 fêmeas e 252 machos, com a participação de 60 agricultores voluntários locais no sistema agrícola rural da Anatólia Oriental da Turquia. No final do estudo, observou-se que a taxa de natalidade por ano variou entre 81.88 e 98.18%, enquanto a taxa de gemelaridade foi entre 5.26 e 13.54%, a prolificidade foi entre 103.00 e 111.00%, o tamanho da ninhada foi entre 1.11 e 1.27 e a taxa de sobrevivência foi entre 92.67% e 99.06%. Além disso, observou-se que o peso ao nascer dos cabritos variou entre 2.60 kg e 3.07 kg, o peso ao desmame foi entre 8.21 kg e 10.77 kg e o ganho de peso vivo foi entre 107.74 e 149.15 g. As diferenças observadas por anos em termos de características de crescimento dos cabritos foram observadas como significativamente diferentes umas das outras (P < 0.001). No final deste estudo, concluiu-se que melhores estratégias de criação de raças locais, esquemas simples de registro para a avaliação objetiva de características de desempenho e esquemas de acasalamento planeados ajudarão a melhorar o desempenho da produção animal em sistemas agrícolas tradicionais.