Environmental variability in indirect selection for grain yield in common bean lines

An approach to the number of experiments that should be used in correlation analyses aimed at increasing efficiency in indirect selection for grain yield is unprecedented for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). We hypothesize that trait correlation estimates vary in response to the growing environment. This study was undertaken to investigate the correlations between plant architecture and yield traits in common bean lines and to determine the minimum number of experiments required by Pearson's linear correlation analysis to increase efficiency in indirect selection for grain yield. Seventeen common bean genotypes were evaluated for 17 agronomic traits in four experiments. Pearson's linear correlation analyses were carried out using data from individual experiments and different combinations of growing seasons and years. Ten out of the 17 agronomic traits showed a significant genotype × environment interaction effect, meaning that common bean genotypes exhibited variation for most of the traits evaluated in different growing seasons and years, which resulted in changes in the correlation estimates between these traits. Pearson's linear correlation estimates obtained between plant architecture and yield traits varied in significance, magnitude, and sign when data from individual experiments and combinations of growing seasons and years were considered. The number of grains per pod is the most promising agronomic trait used in indirect selection for grain yield in common bean lines. Data from at least three experiments should be used in Pearson's linear correlation analysis to achieve greater efficiency in indirect selection for grain yield in common bean lines.

Performance of 'BRS Magna' vines grown under different training systems, rootstocks and production cycles

Over the past decade, the business of producing juice from grapes (Vitis labrusca L. and hybrids) has been expanding in response to increasing consumption encouraged by campaigns promoting the benefits grape juice can have on health. This study aimed to determine the effect of the production cycle, vine training system, and rootstock on the yield and physical and physical-chemical characteristics of 'BRS Magna' grapes grown in the Vale do Submédio São Francisco in the northeastern region of Brazil. The study was conducted in Petrolina, Pernambuco, over eight production cycles (2017 to 2020). The grapevines were trained in three vine training trellis systems: espalier, lyre, and pergola; and grafted onto two rootstocks: IAC 572 and IAC 766. The production cycle, training system, and rootstocks affected the yield components, vigor, and physical characteristics of the BRS Magna grapes. The combination of the pergola training system and rootstock IAC 766 stood out from the others, providing mean yields estimated at 26 t ha -1 per production cycle. The soluble solids content (SS), titratable acidity (TA), and SS TA -1 ratio were affected neither by the training system nor the rootstock, and higher values for SS and lower values for TA were obtained in the first, second, fourth and eighth production cycles. Thus, the pergola training system and rootstock IAC 766 are recommended for promoting yield gains in the 'BRS Magna' grape in the Vale do Submédio São Francisco.(AU)

Physical attributes and yield of wheat seeds originated from plants under temporary flooding of the soil / Atributos físicos e rendimento de sementes de trigo originadas de plantas sob alagamento temporário do solo

The aim of this work was to evaluate whether there is any influence of temporary soil flooding on the agronomic performance and yield of wheat varieties. The experimental design was completely random blocks, in an 11x2 factorial scheme (eleven varieties and two soil water conditions), with four replications. Stress was imposed in the stage prior to plant anthesis. The assessments were made in two seasons (2016/2017) in relation to the number of spikelets in the main ear, number of seeds in the main ear, mass of seeds in the main ear, number of seeds in the tiller ear, mass of seeds in the tiller ear and yield in the useful area. The physical attributes number of seeds, seed mass and wheat seed yield, according to variety and agricultural year, are negatively affected by the temporary flooding (12 days) of the soil. There is influence of temporary soil flooding on the agronomic performance and yield of wheat varieties. The varieties TBio Toruk, TBio Sinuelo, TBio Sintonia, and CD151 are superior in soil flooding condition for the number of spikelets, number of seeds end for the seed mass attribute. In the soil at field capacity, the seeds produced have higher yield compared to those produced under flooding period, reaching about 309.2 Kg more for the variety TBio Sinuelo, 262 Kg for TBio Toruk and 114 Kg in CD1303.

O trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar se há influência do alagamento temporário do solo no desempenho agronômico e no rendimento de cultivares de trigo. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 11x2 (onze cultivares e duas condições hídricas do solo), com quatro repetições. O estresse foi o imposto no estádio antecedente a antese das plantas. Foi realizada a avaliação por dois anos (2016/2017) do número de espigueta da espiga principal, número de sementes da espiga principal, massa de sementes da espiga principal, número de sementes da espiga do perfilho, massa de sementes da espiga do perfilho e rendimento da área útil. Os atributos físicos número de sementes, massa de sementes e o rendimento de sementes de trigo, conforme a cultivar e ano agrícola, são afetados negativamente pelo alagamento temporário (12 dias) do solo. Há influência do alagamento temporário do solo no desempenho agronômico e na produtividade das variedades de trigo. As variedades TBio Toruk, TBio Sinuelo, TBio Sintonia e CD151 são superiores na condição de alagamento do solo para o número de espiguetas, número de sementes e para o atributo massa de sementes. Na condição de capacidade de campo, as sementes produzidas apresentam maior rendimento, atingindo cerca de 309,2 Kg a mais para a cultivar TBio Sinuelo, 262 Kg para a TBio Toruk e 114 Kg na CD1303 em comparação àquelas produzidas sob o período de alagamento imposto.

Optimizing Bartlett test: a grain yield analysis in soybean / Otimizando o teste de Bartlett: uma análise da produtividade de grãos em soja

This study analyzed the response of the Bartlett test as a function of sample size and to define the optimal sample size for the test with soybean grain yield data. Six experiments were conducted in a randomized block design with 20 or 30 cultivars and three repetitions. Grain yield was determined per plant, totaling 9,000 sampled plants. Next, sample scenarios of 1, 2, ..., 100 plants were simulated and the optimal sample size was defined via maximum curvature points. The increase in sampled plants per experimental unit favors Bartlett test's precision. Also, the sampling of 17 to 20 plants per experimental unit is enough to maintain the accuracy of the test.

Os objetivos deste estudo foram analisar a resposta do teste de Bartlett em função do tamanho de amostra e definir o tamanho amostral ótimo para o teste com dados de produtividade de grãos de soja. Foram conduzidos seis experimentos em delineamento de blocos ao acaso com 20 ou 30 cultivares e três repetições. A produtividade de grãos foi definida por planta, totalizando 9.000 plantas amostradas. Logo, foram simulados cenários amostrais de 1, 2, ..., 100 plantas e definido o tamanho amostral ótimo via pontos de máxima curvatura. O aumento de plantas amostradas por unidade experimental favorece a precisão do teste de Bartlett. Além disso, a amostragem de 17 a 20 plantas por unidade experimental é suficiente para manter a acurácia do teste.

Optimizing gilt mammary development to increase future milk yield

Sows do not produce enough milk to sustain optimal growth of their litters. This is particularly important when considering the current hyperprolific sow genetic lines. Mammary development needs to be considered to improve potential milk yield. One can only attempt to stimulate mammogenesis during periods when rapid mammary development is already ongoing. There are two such periods before lactation starts, namely, from three months of age until puberty, and from 90 days of gestation until farrowing. Early studies showed that a 20% feed restriction from 90 days of age until puberty drastically reduces mammary parenchymal tissue mass. Yet, in a more recent study, sow milk yield was not altered following a 10% or 20% feed restriction, or a 25% dietary fibre addition from 90 days of age to breeding. This absence of effect was likely due to the greater feed intake of control gilts in that recent study compared with the older studies, and suggested that feed intake of growing gilts can be reduced to 2.7 kg/d (but not 2.1 kg/d) without detrimental effects on future milk yield. During prepuberty, inclusion of the phytoestrogen genistein in the diet increases the number of mammary parenchymal cells. During late gestation, feeding very high energy levels may have detrimental effects on mammary development and subsequent milk production. Feed intake throughout gestation is also important because of its effect on body condition, with gilts that are too thin (< 16 mm backfat thickness) in late gestation showing less mammary development. A 40% increase in lysine intake via inclusion of additional soybean meal to the diet of gilts from days 90 to 110 of gestation increased mammary parenchymal mass by 44%. Increasing circulating concentrations of the growth factor IGF-1 during late gestation also increased mammary parenchymal mass by 22%. Current data clearly demonstrate that feeding management before lactation can be used to enhance mammary development, hence future milk yield.(AU)

Understanding the dynamics of attributes of medium and short cycle rice cultivars under nitrogen effect / Compreendendo a dinâmica de atributos de cultivares de arroz de ciclo médio e curto sob efeito do nitrogênio

ABSTRACT: Nitrogen (N) is the element supplied by the soil that limits the development of irrigated rice. The hypothesis of the present is that to meet higher demand for N by the plant due to the higher potential yield, it is not necessary to apply a higher dose of N fertilizer. This studyevaluated the efficiency of N utilization, the rate of growth and accumulations of N by plants and the grain yield of two rice cultivars, short cycle and medium cycle, with and without N fertilization. A field experiment was installed in the Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. The treatment factors evaluated were cultivar, with medium and short cycles, with doses of 0 and 150 kg N ha-1. Growth curves, absorption rate, N content and leaf area index over time, root area and grain yield were analyzed. The medium cycle cultivar has a greater potential to explore the environment when compared to the short cycle rice cultivar, both for greater leaf area and root area per cultivation area, as well as for longer exploration times. Thus, the medium cycle cultivar has greater N utilization efficiency and higher grain yield.

RESUMO: O nitrogênio é o elemento fornecido pelo solo que mais limita o desenvolvimento do arroz irrigado. A hipótese do presente trabalho é que para atender a uma maior demanda de nitrogênio pela planta devido ao maior potencial de rendimento, não é necessário aplicar uma dose maior de fertilizante nitrogenado. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o efeito do potencial produtivo de cultivares de arroz na resposta ao nitrogênio. Um experimento de campo foi instalado no Rio Grande do Sul, sul do Brasil. Os fatores de tratamento avaliados foram cultivar, com ciclos médio e curto sob doses de 0 e 150 kg N ha-1. Foram analisadas curvas de crescimento, marcha de absorção, teor de nitrogênio e índice de área foliar ao longo do tempo, área radicular e produtividade de grãos. A cultivar de ciclo médio apresenta maior potencial de exploração do ambiente quando comparada a cultivar de arroz de ciclo curto, tanto pela maior área foliar quanto pela maior área superficial da raiz por área. Assim, a cultivar de ciclo médio tem maior capacidade de exploração de recursos e maior eficiência no aproveitamento do nitrogênio, o que é de grande importância para uma agricultura mais sustentável.

Understanding the dynamics of attributes of medium and short cycle rice cultivars under nitrogen effect / Compreendendo a dinâmica de atributos de cultivares de arroz de ciclo médio e curto sob efeito do nitrogênio

Nitrogen (N) is the element supplied by the soil that limits the development of irrigated rice. The hypothesis of the present is that to meet higher demand for N by the plant due to the higher potential yield, it is not necessary to apply a higher dose of N fertilizer. This studyevaluated the efficiency of N utilization, the rate of growth and accumulations of N by plants and the grain yield of two rice cultivars, short cycle and medium cycle, with and without N fertilization. A field experiment was installed in the Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. The treatment factors evaluated were cultivar, with medium and short cycles, with doses of 0 and 150 kg N ha-1. Growth curves, absorption rate, N content and leaf area index over time, root area and grain yield were analyzed. The medium cycle cultivar has a greater potential to explore the environment when compared to the short cycle rice cultivar, both for greater leaf area and root area per cultivation area, as well as for longer exploration times. Thus, the medium cycle cultivar has greater N utilization efficiency and higher grain yield.

O nitrogênio é o elemento fornecido pelo solo que mais limita o desenvolvimento do arroz irrigado. A hipótese do presente trabalho é que para atender a uma maior demanda de nitrogênio pela planta devido ao maior potencial de rendimento, não é necessário aplicar uma dose maior de fertilizante nitrogenado. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o efeito do potencial produtivo de cultivares de arroz na resposta ao nitrogênio. Um experimento de campo foi instalado no Rio Grande do Sul, sul do Brasil. Os fatores de tratamento avaliados foram cultivar, com ciclos médio e curto sob doses de 0 e 150 kg N ha-1. Foram analisadas curvas de crescimento, marcha de absorção, teor de nitrogênio e índice de área foliar ao longo do tempo, área radicular e produtividade de grãos. A cultivar de ciclo médio apresenta maior potencial de exploração do ambiente quando comparada a cultivar de arroz de ciclo curto, tanto pela maior área foliar quanto pela maior área superficial da raiz por área. Assim, a cultivar de ciclo médio tem maior capacidade de exploração de recursos e maior eficiência no aproveitamento do nitrogênio, o que é de grande importância para uma agricultura mais sustentável.

Soybean adaptability and stability analyzes to the organic system through AMMI, GGE Biplot and mixed models methodologies / Análises de adaptabilidade e estabilidade da soja ao sistema orgânico por meio de metodologias AMMI, GGE Biplot e modelos mistos

This research determined the adaptability and stability of soybean yield for organic systems in different environments. Grain yield data (GY, kg ha-1) from experiments with six soybean genotypes evaluated in six environments in Brazil and one environment in Paraguay were used. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, organized in an incomplete factorial scheme, with six environments in Brazil (Toledo- PR, Palotina- PR, Mangueirinha- PR, Três Passos- RS, Passo Fundo- RS, Major Vieira- SC) and one in Paraguay (Bela Vista do Norte- PY) with six soybean genotypes (BRS 284, BRS 391, BRS 511, BRS 523, BRS 525, BRS 535) arranged in four replications per environment. BRS 511 genotype was characterized by high average grain yield and stability by the AMMI method. BRS 284 genotype was identified as the ideal genotype in the GGE biplot method. WAASBY and BLUP index selected BRS511 and BRS284 genotypes.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a adaptabilidade e estabilidade da produtividade da soja para sistemas orgânicos em diferentes ambientes. Foram utilizados dados de produtividade de grãos (GY, kg ha-1) de experimentos com seis genótipos de soja avaliados em seis ambientes no Brasil e um ambiente no Paraguai. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos casualizados, organizados em esquema fatorial incompleto, com seis ambientes no Brasil (Toledo - PR, Palotina - PR, Mangueirinha - ​​PR, Três Passos - RS, Passo Fundo - RS, Major Vieira - SC) e um no Paraguai (Bela Vista do Norte - PY) com seis genótipos de soja (BRS 284, BRS 391, BRS 511, BRS 523, BRS 525, BRS 535) dispostos em quatro repetições por ambiente. O genótipo BRS 511 foi caracterizado por alta produtividade média de grãos e estabilidade pelo método AMMI. O genótipo BRS 284 foi identificado como o genótipo ideal pelo método GGE biplot. Os índices WAASBY e BLUP selecionaram os genótipos BRS511 e BRS284.

Agromorphological, yield and quality characteristics of two populations of alfalfa developed by mass selection / Características agromorfológicas, produtivas e de qualidade de duas populações de alfafa desenvolvidas por seleção massal

This study was designed to test the two alfalfa advanced populations (L-1737 and L-1738) with four control cultivars (Bilensoy-80, Gözlü, Savas and Plato) for agromorphological, yield and quality properties under irrigated conditions in two various locations in Ankara, Turkey in the years of 2013, 2014, and 2015. The experiments were arranged in a randomized block design with four replications. Results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences in plant height and stem diameter as well as stem number among the study materials. Statistically significant differences were observed for green forage yield (P < 0.05), while not in dry matter yield among the study materials. The average green forage and dry matter yields were reported as 67.0 t ha-1 and 13. 0 t ha-1, respectively. Green forage and dry matter yields in the advanced populations of L-1737 and L-1738 were 69.2 and 67.4 t ha-1; 13.7 and 13.6 t ha-1, respectively. Those yield values were 6.5 and 3.7%; 4.3 and 3.4% higher in green forage and dry matter yields of the advanced populations of L-1737 and L-1738 compared to the control cultivar Bilensoy-80, respectively. These increases in green forage and dry matter yields were due to the effect of the mass selection method. Statistically significant differences were observed for acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and relative feeding value among the study materials, except crude protein contents. It was concluded that the two advanced populations had good adaptation ability, high yield and good quality performance under irrigated conditions and could be used as commercial cultivars.

Este estudo foi desenhado para testar duas populações avançadas de alfafa (L-1737 e L-1738) com quatro cultivares controle (Bilensoy-80, Gözlü, Savas e Plato) para propriedades agromorfológicas, produtividade e qualidade sob condições irrigadas em dois locais diferentes em Ancara, Turquia, nos anos de 2013, 2014 e 2015. Os experimentos foram dispostos em delineamento de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Os resultados do estudo mostraram que houveram diferenças estatisticamente significativas na altura das plantas e diâmetro do colmo, bem como no número de colmos entre os materiais avaliados. Foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas para a produtividade de forragem verde (P < 0.05), enquanto não foram observadas diferenças na produção de matéria seca entre os materiais estudados. As produtividades médias de forragem verde e matéria seca foram de 67.0 t ha-1 e 13.0 t ha-1, respectivamente. Os rendimentos de forragem verde e matéria seca nas populações avançadas de L-1737 e L-1738 foram 69.2 e 67.4 t ha-1; 13.7 e 13.6 t ha-1, respectivamente. Esses valores de rendimento foram 6.5 e 3.7%; 4.3 e 3.4% maiores em rendimentos de forragem verde e matéria seca das populações avançadas de L-1737 e L-1738 em relação à cultivar controle Bilensoy-80, respectivamente. Esses aumentos nos rendimentos de forragem verde e matéria seca foram devidos ao efeito do método de seleção massal. Diferenças, estatisticamente significativas, foram observadas para fibra em detergente ácido, fibra em detergente neutro e valor alimentar relativo entre os materiais estudados, exceto nos teores de proteína bruta. Concluiu-se que as duas populações avançadas apresentaram boa capacidade de adaptação, alta produtividade e bom desempenho em condições irrigadas, podendo ser utilizadas como cultivares comerciais.

Soybean extracts can improve plant development

ABSTRACT: Microbial biodiversity of an environment can contribute to plant growth and increase crop yield. Plant extracts from soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) were investigated on soybean plants grown after inoculation with these extracts. Soil samples were collected from two important Brazilian soybean-growing regions to produce the extracts used in the experiments. The extracts were produced with material collected from aboveground biomass and rhizosphere of soybean plants cultivated in a controlled greenhouse (phase 1). The extracts produced in phase 1 were applied in a sequential experiment (phase 2). Phase 2 was conducted to examine the plant microbiome after the microbial alteration process in the greenhouse through seed inoculation with the extracts produced previously. Samples of aboveground biomass were collected to determine root dry matter and crop yield. Bacterial 16S rRNA sequences were processed to determine the final microbial content of soybean. The inoculated treatments had lower species diversity; however, the phyla Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes were more abundant in the treatments than in the non-inoculated treatment. The soybean plant stem in the inoculated treatment also had a positive response to enrichment of the bacterial classes Betaproteobacteria, Bacilli and Flavobacteria. Inoculation affected the microbial composition of soybean plants. The alteration of microbiome changes revealed differences for crop yield between the inoculated and non-inoculated treatments, with up to 93.5 % higher crop yields per plant according to the extract applied.

Yield response factor (Ky) and initial growth in black pepper in a tropical environment

Black pepper is widely produced in Brazil, though there are few studies related to its water requirements and the effects of water deficit (WD) applied under tropical conditions. The growth, sensitivity to WD, and first-year productivity of irrigated plants from the Bragantina cultivar were evaluated, employing an irrigation system with automatic management. The plants were cultivated in plastic pots installed in the field for 391 days using emitters with different flow rates (2.2 [T1], 3.3 [T2], 4.3 [T3], and 5.3 L h­1 [T4 ­ control]). Fresh weight of the leaves, stems, and shoots, and dry weight of the leaves, stem, roots, and shoots as well as the total dry weight of the plant, were evaluated. Productivity was determined by evaluating the grains and spikes from a single harvest. Yield results and the actual versus maximum evapotranspiration rate for the entire growing season was used for calculating the Ky coefficient. Despite 1,346 mm of rainfall, the irrigation system was activated 165 times, distributing a mean volume of 19.0 (T1), 28.5 (T2), 37.1 (T3), and 45.8 L per plant (control). All traits were negatively affected by the WD, and the Ky values obtained (from 1.72 to 2.96) indicate the high sensitivity of black pepper to WD. In general, the spikes produced with at least 81 % of the crop water demand were larger and more numerous than those subjected to inferior treatments. WD occurring during the flowering stage severely hampers the size, weight, and quality of the spikes and grains of black pepper.(AU)

Filter cake increases sugarcane yield / A torta de filtro aumenta a produtividade da cana-de-açúcar

Sugarcane cultivation stands out in Brazilian agribusiness, covering more than eight million hectares for the production of sugar, ethanol, and by-products. Fertilization is one of the limiting factors in sugarcane yield, for which filter cake is a viable solution to meet plant nutritional needs. This study aimed to assess the effect of enriched filter cake on gas exchange and yield in RB041443 sugarcane, cultivated in soils of the coastal tablelands of Paraíba, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in the Monte Alegre S/A sugarcane mill, in the municipality of Mamanguape, using a randomized blocks experimental design, with 12 treatments (T1- cake, T2- cake + MAP, T3- cake + gypsum, T4 - cake + phosphate, T5- cake + bagasse, T6- cake + MAP + gypsum, T7- cake + MAP + phosphate, T8- cake + MAP + bagasse, T9- cake + gypsum + phosphate, T10- cake + gypsum + bagasse, T11- cake + phosphate + bagasse, and T12- control (only MAP)), and 4 replications, totaling 48 plots. A significant effect (5% probability) was also observed for the variables number of leaves and tons of stem per hectare (TSH). T1- cake, T4- cake + phosphate, T6- cake + MAP + gypsum and T10- cake + gypsum + bagasse, had the best results for TSH, with yields greater than 140 t ha-1. Regarding stomatal conductance, the highest values were obtained in T6 and T8, which, together with T11, had the highest gs values. Concerning the internal carbon concentration, T1, T2, T6, and T8 stood out. T6 also had a significant effect on transpiration. From this study, it was concluded that the use of enriched filter cake as a base fertilizer in sugarcane culture contributes to increasing the yield of the RB041443 variety, generating positive responses for plant gas exchange, being T1 and T10 indicated to increase the production in the sugar-energy sector.

A cultura da cana-de-açúcar ocupa uma posição de destaque para o agronegócio brasileiro, abrangendo mais de oito milhões de hectares na produção de açúcar, etanol e subprodutos. Um dos fatores limitantes na produtividade da cana-de-açúcar é a questão da adubação, sendo a torta de filtro uma solução viável para suprir as necessidades nutricionais da planta. Com esse estudo, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito do uso da torta de filtro enriquecida sob as trocas gasosas e produtividade da variedade de cana-de-açúcar RB041443 cultivada em solos dos tabuleiros costeiros da Paraíba. O experimento foi conduzido na Usina Monte Alegre S/A, no município de Mamanguape-PB, utilizando o delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados com 12 tratamentos (T1- Torta, T2- Torta + MAP, T3- Torta + Gesso, T4 - Torta + Fosfato, T5- Torta + Bagaço, T6- Torta + MAP + Gesso, T7- Torta + MAP + Fosfato, T8- Torta + MAP + Bagaço, T9- Torta + Gesso + Fosfato, T10- Torta + Gesso + Bagaço, T11 - Torta + Fosfato + Bagaço, e T12 - Testemunha (Apenas MAP)), 4 repetições, totalizando 48 parcelas. Efeito significativo a 5% também foi observado para a variável número de folhas e tonelada de colmo por hectare. Para a variável TCH, os melhores resultados foram obtidos nos tratamentos T1- Torta, T4-Torta + Fosfato, T6- Torta + MAP + Gesso e T10- Torta + Gesso + Bagaço, com produtividades superiores a 140 t ha-1. Para a condutância estomática, resultados superiores foram obtidos no T6 e T8, que, junto ao T11, agruparam-se com os maiores valores de gs. Em relação a concentração interna de carbono, destacaram-se os tratamentos T1, T2, T6 e T8. Para a variável transpiração, o T6 apresentou influência significativa da torta de filtro. Com o referido estudo, concluiu-se que a utilização da torta de filtro enriquecida como adubação de fundação na cultura da cana-de-açúcar possibilita aumento no rendimento produtivo da variedade RB 041443, bem como respostas positivas para as trocas gasosas da planta, sendo os tratamentos T1 e T10 indicados para aumentar a produção do setor sucroenergético.

Path analysis and near-infrared spectroscopy in canola crop / Análise de trilha e espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo na cultura da canola

This study measured the effect of the association between agronomic traits related to the yield of canola grains grown at different sowing dates through path analysis. Another objective was to obtain a method to predict the oil content in the grains, fitting a multivariate model through near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy analysis. The experiment was conducted in the field using a randomized block design in plots subdivided by time, with four plots (sowing dates), six subplots (canola hybrids), and four replicates. In each hybrid, phenological observations were performed, and the grain yield was determined. The data were subjected to analysis of variance in the R environment using the F test at 5% probability. The oil content in the grains was determined by the traditional chemical method, and based on the NIR spectral signature of the grain samples, partial least squares regression (PLS-R) was established to estimate the oil content in the canola grains. The sowing dates influenced the production components and oil content of the grains of all hybrids. The trait number of grains in five plants (0.6857) and their height (0.4943) had greater estimates of positive correlations with grain yield, as well as higher values of positive direct effects on yield (0.2494 and 0.1595, respectively). The NIR technique combined with PLS-R was able to predict the oil content in the grains, resulting in good predictive models (R2 of 0.86 and root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.56 in external validation).

Objetivou-se mensurar o efeito da associação entre caracteres agronômicos relacionados à produtividade de grãos de canola cultivada em diferentes épocas de semeadura, através da análise de trilha. Assim como também objetivou-se obter um método para predizer o teor de óleo nos grãos, ajustando um modelo multivariado através da análise por espectroscopia na região do infravermelho próximo. O experimento foi conduzido em campo, utilizando-se o delineamento de blocos ao acaso, em parcelas subdivididas no tempo, sendo quatro parcelas (épocas de semeadura) e seis subparcelas (híbridos de canola), com quatro repetições. Em cada híbrido foram realizadas observações fenológicas e determinada a produtividade de grãos. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância em ambiente R pelo teste F, a cinco de probabilidade. O teor de óleo nos grãos foi determinado pelo método químico tradicional, e com base na assinatura espectral no infravermelho próximo de amostras dos grãos foi estabelecida regressão dos mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS-R) para estimar o teor de óleo nos grãos de canola. As épocas de semeadura influenciaram os componentes de produção e o teor de óleo dos grãos de todos híbridos. Os caracteres número de grãos em cinco plantas (0,6857) e altura (0,4943) apresentaram maiores estimativas de correlação positiva com a produtividade de grãos, assim como os maiores valores de efeito direto positivo sobre a produtividade, 0,2494 e 0,1595 respectivamente. Entretanto, o ciclo total (-0,7848), juntamente com dias em florescimento (-0,4520) apresentou correlação significativa negativa com a produtividade. A técnica NIR associada à PLS-R foi capaz de predizer o teor de óleo nos grãos, resultando em bons modelos preditivos (R2 de 0,86 e RMSE de 1,56 na validação externa) que podem ser usados com sucesso na análise da qualidade das amostras após colheita e nos programas de melhoramento genético.

Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli / Efeito da aplicação foliar de bioestimulantes no crescimento, produtividade e qualidade nutricional de brócolis

Broccoli is one of important cole crop grown all over the world due to its unique nutritional profile consumed fresh as well as processed. It contains a wide range of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and specific anti-cancer compounds such as glucosinolates. Broccoli cultivation in Pakistan is increasing rapidly, however, till now there is no standardized cropping technology for broccoli cultivation under local climate. Considering research gap (lack of suitable varieties, poor growth, and unavailability of optimized crop technology), trial was conducted at Vegetable research area, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to evaluate the impact of bio-stimulants on different broccoli cultivars under local climatic conditions. The set of experimental treatments was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Pre-harvest application of Isabion and Seaweed extract significantly enhanced the plant height (11%), dry weight (4%), leaf area (7%), and yield plant-1 (5%). Moreover, Isabion and seaweed extract application led to the increase in antioxidant enzymes i.e., superoxide dismutase (18%), peroxidase (38%) and catalase (12%). In crux, the foliar application of bio-stimulants (Isabion and seaweed extract) on broccoli enhanced the growth, yield, and contents of antioxidant enzymes.

O brócolis é uma das importantes culturas de repolho cultivadas em todo o mundo devido ao seu perfil nutricional único consumido fresco e processado. Contém uma ampla gama de nutrientes, vitaminas, minerais e compostos anticancerígenos específicos, como glucosinolatos. O cultivo de brócolis no Paquistão está aumentando rapidamente, no entanto, até agora não há tecnologia de cultivo padronizada para o seu cultivo sob o clima local. Considerando a lacuna de pesquisa, como a falta de variedades adequadas, o baixo crescimento e a indisponibilidade de tecnologia de cultivo otimizada, o teste foi realizado na área de pesquisa de vegetais, no Instituto de Ciências Hortícolas na Universidade de Agricultura, em Faisalabad, Paquistão, para avaliar o impacto de bioestimulantes em diferentes cultivares de brócolis nas condições climáticas locais. O conjunto de tratamentos experimentais foi disposto em Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) com três repetições. A aplicação pré-colheita de Isabion e extrato de algas marinhas aumentou significativamente a altura da planta (11%), peso seco (4%), área foliar (7%) e rendimento planta (5%). Além disso, a aplicação de Isabion e extrato de algas marinhas levou ao aumento das enzimas antioxidantes, ou seja, superóxido dismutase (18%), peroxidase (38%) e catalase (12%). No crux, a aplicação foliar de bioestimulantes (Isabion e extrato de algas marinhas) melhorou o crescimento, rendimento e conteúdo de enzimas antioxidantes do vegetal

Do enhanced efficiency potassium sources increase maize yield in soil with high potassium content?

Enhanced efficiency potassium fertilizers can be a management tool that is crucial to crop sustainability in maize (Zea mays L.). However, there is a need for studies aimed at validating the use of these fertilizers in different production environments. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of maize under sources and rates of K through conventional and enhanced efficiency fertilizers in soil with high available K content. The experiment was carried out for two years in an Oxisol (605 g kg-1 of clay) with high K content (6.7 mmolc dm-3). Three sources were used, one conventional (KCl), one obtained by additives sprayed on the fertilizer surface (KCl-C), and one obtained by compacting KCl powder and adding additives (KCl-CC), associated with three K2O rates as top-dressing (50, 100, 150 kg ha-1) and a control without K2O. In all treatments, 48 kg ha-1 of K2O was applied in the sowing furrow. In the first year, maize yield increased linearly for both the KCl and KCl-C sources. The maximum yield (7,967 kg ha-1) for the KCl-CC was obtained at 88 kg ha-1. In the second year, the maximum yields for the KCl (7,553 kg ha-1) and KCl-C (8,166 kg ha-1) were obtained with 20 and 67 kg ha-1 K2O, respectively, while for the KCl-CC maize yield did not change. Enhanced efficiency K sources promote increases in maize yield ranging from 4.3 % to 7.1 %. Top-dressing K fertilization in high-fertility soils is a viable alternative for producers focused on increasing maize yield, mainly when enhanced efficiency sources are used.(AU)

Updating knowledge in estimating the genetics parameters: Multi-trait and Multi-Environment Bayesian analysis in rice

Among the multi-trait models selected to study several traits and environments jointly, the Bayesian framework has been a preferred tool when constructing a more complex and biologically realistic model. In most cases, non-informative prior distributions are adopted in studies using the Bayesian approach. However, the Bayesian approach presents more accurate estimates when informative prior distributions are used. The present study was developed to evaluate the efficiency and applicability of multi-trait multi-environment (MTME) models within a Bayesian framework utilizing a strategy for eliciting informative prior distribution using previous data on rice. The study involved data pertaining to rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes in three environments and five crop seasons (2010/2011 until 2014/2015) for the following traits: grain yield (GY), flowering in days (FLOR) and plant height (PH). Variance components, genetic and non-genetic parameters were estimated using the Bayesian method. In general, the informative prior distribution in Bayesian MTME models provided higher estimates of individual narrow-sense heritability and variance components, as well as minor lengths for the highest probability density interval (HPD), compared to their respective non-informative prior distribution analyses. More informative prior distributions make it possible to detect genetic correlations between traits, which cannot be achieved with non-informative prior distributions. Therefore, this mechanism presented to update knowledge for an elicitation of an informative prior distribution can be efficiently applied in rice breeding programs.

Amino acids foliar application for maximizing growth, productivity and quality of peanut grown under sandy soil / Aplicação foliar de aminoácidos para maximizar o crescimento, produtividade e qualidade do amendoim cultivado em solo arenoso

Two field experiments were conducted during 2019 and 2020 summer seasons at the experimental station of national research center, Al-Nubaryia district, El-Behaira Governorate, Egypt, to study the effect of Phenyl alanine and Aspartic acid foliar fertilizers at rates of (0.0, 50, 75 and 100 ppm) on morphological characters, photosynthetic pigments, seed yield and its components as well as seed quality of groundnut grown under sandy soil. Results indicated superiority of aspartic acid over phenyl alanine on increasing different growth parameters, chlorophyll b, biological and seed yields/plant, biological, seed and oil yields (kg/fed.), % of carbohydrate in peanut seeds. Meanwhile, phenyl alanine was superior on increasing carotenoids, indole acetic acid, phenolics, free amino acids, flavonoids, Lycopene, ß-Carotene contents, antioxidant activity expressed as (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl DPPH %) and shilling percentage. In addition, aspartic acid and phenyl alanine with various levels caused significant increases in growth and seed yield quantity and quality of peanut plants through increases in photosynthetic pigments, indole acetic acid, phenolics and free amino acids contents. Aspartic acid was more effective than phenyl alanine, Foliar treatment with 100 mg/L aspartic acid increased oil yield (700.36 over 568.05 ton/fed.) and seed yield (1531.98 over 1253.49 kg/fed.). Finally, it can conclude that using aspartic acid and phenyl alanine as foliar treatment improved growth and yield of ground nut plants under sandy soil.

Dois experimentos de campo foram conduzidos durante as temporadas de verão de 2019 e 2020 na estação experimental do centro nacional de pesquisa, distrito de Al-Nubaryia, província de El-Behaira, Egito, para estudar o efeito de fenilalanina e fertilizantes foliares de ácido aspártico a taxas de (0,0, 50, 75 e 100ppm) em caracteres morfológicos, pigmentos fotossintéticos, rendimento de sementes e seus componentes, bem como qualidade de sementes de amendoim cultivadas em solo arenoso. Os resultados indicaram superioridade do ácido aspártico sobre a fenilalanina no aumento de diferentes parâmetros de crescimento, clorofila b, rendimento biológico e de sementes/planta, biológico, de sementes e óleo (Kg/alimentado), porcentagem de carboidratos em sementes de amendoim. Enquanto isso, a fenilalanina foi superior no aumento de carotonóides, ácido indolacético, fenólicos, aminoácidos livres, flavonóides, licopeno, teores de B-caroteno, atividade antioxidante expressa como (1,1-difenil2-picrilhidrazil DPPH%) e porcentagem de shilling. Além disso, ácido aspártico e fenilalanina com vários níveis causaram aumentos significativos no crescimento e produção de sementes, quantidade e qualidade de plantas de amendoim através de aumentos nos teores de pigmentos fotossintéticos, ácido indolacético, fenólicos e aminoácidos livres. O ácido aspártico foi mais eficaz que a fenilalanina. O tratamento foliar com 100 mg/L de ácido aspártico aumentou o rendimento de óleo (700,36 sobre 568,05 ton./alimentado) e o rendimento de sementes (1531,98 sobre 1253,49 kg/alimentação). Finalmente, pôde-se concluir que o uso de ácido aspártico e fenilalanina como tratamento foliar melhorou o crescimento e a produção de plantas de amendoim em solo arenoso.

Repeatability estimates in longitudinal data on guava trees

The use of longitudinal measurements is an essential practice both in Psidium guajava L. breeding and in other perennial crops in which covariance structures can be introduced to explain the form of dependence between measurements. Hence, this study aimed to analyze six covariance structures to identify one that best described the correlation between the repeated measurements in time in traits of guava full-sib families. The repeatability coefficient for each trait was estimated and the minimum number of evaluations required for estimates representing the population was determined. The work was performed based on average data of three yield-related variables from nine harvests of a guava tree population evaluated from 2011 to 2018. The best model was chosen based on the Akaike and Schwarz Bayesian information criterion. The autoregressive covariance structure best represented the dependencies among families between crops for all traits. The number of variables of fruits and total yield per plant presented repeatability estimates higher than 0.5 and may be essential traits for indirect selection of others, such as fruit mass, which had an estimated repeatability of 0.24, proving low regularity in the repetition of the character from one cycle to another. It was also possible to define four harvests as the minimum acceptable number of observations necessary on the same individual for these traits; therefore, the repetitions represented the individuals.(AU)

Effect of foliar application of salicylic acid and mycorrhiza on quantitative and qualitative traits of maize / Efeito da aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico e micorrizas em características quantitativas e qualitativas do milho

An experiment was performed to investigate the effect of mycorrhizal symbiosis and foliar application of salicylic acid on quantitative and qualitative traits of maize during 2018 and 2019 in the research farm of Islamic Azad University, Chalous Branch. Split plot in a randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Experimental factors included mycorrhiza species of (G. mosseae), (G. geosporum) and (G. intraradices) at two levels (no consumption and consumption of mycorrhiza) and salicylic acid at two levels (no consumption and consumption of 1 mµ of salicylic acid). Results of interaction effects of mycorrhiza and salicylic acid on the measured traits revealed that the maximum 1000-grain weight, grain yield, biological yield, phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen percentage and yield of maize grain protein were observed in G. mosseae treatment under foliar application of salicylic acid. Foliar application of salicylic acid increases the root length and provides the necessary conditions for increasing water and nutrient uptake alongwith increase in photosynthesis and thus allocates more photosynthetic substance for development of reproductive organs. Hence, it increases maize grain weight and accordingly grain yield. In general, the results revealed that mycorrhiza and foliar application of salicylic acid increase growth indicators, yield and yield components. It also improved the quality traits of the maize plant. Based on results, the interaction effect of G. mosseae treatment and foliar application of salicylic acid yielded better results than other treatments. Mycorrhiza increases the number of grain in the ear, the number of rows in the ear, increases the plant's ability to absorb phosphorus, and the increase of mycorrhiza along with salicylic acid shows the maximum grain yield in maize. Finally, it can be concluded that the use of mycorrhiza and salicylic acid can be effective in increasing grain in the plant.

Um experimento foi realizado para investigar o efeito da simbiose micorrízica e aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico em características quantitativas e qualitativas do milho durante 2018 e 2019 na fazenda de pesquisa da Universidade Islâmica Azad, Chalous Branch. Foi usada uma parcela dividida em um delineamento de blocos casualizados com três repetições. Os fatores experimentais incluíram espécies de micorrizas (G. mosseae, G. geosporum e G. intraradices) em dois níveis (sem consumo e com consumo de micorrizas) e ácido salicílico em dois níveis (sem consumo e com consumo de 1 mµ de ácido salicílico). Os resultados dos efeitos da interação de micorriza e ácido salicílico nas características medidas revelaram que peso máximo de 1.000 grãos, rendimento de grãos, rendimento biológico, fósforo, potássio, porcentagem de nitrogênio e rendimento de proteína de grão de milho foram observados no tratamento G. mosseae sob aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico. A aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico aumenta o comprimento da raiz e fornece as condições necessárias para aumentar a absorção de água e nutrientes juntamente com o aumento da fotossíntese e, assim, aloca mais substância fotossintética para o desenvolvimento dos órgãos reprodutivos. Assim, aumenta o peso do grão de milho e, consequentemente, o rendimento de grãos. Em geral, os resultados revelaram que a micorriza e a aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico aumentam os indicadores de crescimento, rendimento e componentes do rendimento. Também melhoram as características de qualidade da planta de milho. Com base nos resultados, o efeito de interação do tratamento G. mosseae e aplicação foliar de ácido salicílico produziu melhores resultados do que outros tratamentos. A micorriza aumenta o número de grãos na espiga, o número de fileiras na espiga e a capacidade da planta de absorver fósforo, e o aumento da micorriza junto com o ácido salicílico mostra o rendimento máximo de grãos no milho. Por fim, pode-se concluir que o uso de micorriza e ácido salicílico pode ser eficaz no incremento de grãos na planta.

Effect of thinning eucalyptus trees on soybean productivity in integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems / Efeito do desbaste das árvores de eucalipto sobre rendimento da soja em sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of integrated crop-livestock-forestry (ICLF) systems and the thinning of eucalyptus trees on the agronomical performance of soybean. Treatments consisted of cultivation under: crops under full sunlight (CFS) conditions; ICLF with triple-row tree configuration (ICLFT) in which trees were submitted to selective thinning in the fifth year after planting through removal of 50% of trees while maintaining triple-row bands; and ICLF with single-row tree band configuration (ICLFS) in which the lateral rows of the triple-row tree bands were subjected to systematic thinning at the fourth year after planting. The physiological and agronomical variables of the soybean crop were evaluated at the R5 and R8 reproductive stages during the eighth harvesting season (2018/2019). Soybean sampling was carried out at five random positions in the CFS and in four transects at distances of 3, 6, 10 and 15 m from the tree bands in both the north and south faces of the ICLF systems. There were no differences between soybean grown under the ICLF and CFS systems with respect to specific leaf area, plant density, lodging index and mass of a thousand grains. However, the ICLF increased dry leaf mass and leaf area index and reduced soybean plant heights. Soybean productivity was reduced by 26% in ICLF-T and 14% in ICLF-S, that is, a 12% reduction in the productivity loss with systematic thinning. It is concluded that ICLF reduces soybean productivity in the effective grain production area of the system, regardless of the degree of thinning, although systematic thinning by removing the lateral tree lines to conversion of triple-rows into single-rows minimizes the loss of soybean grain yield.

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta (ILPF) e do desbaste das árvores de eucalipto sobre o desempenho agronômico da soja. Os tratamentos consistiram em cultivo convencional a pleno sol (CPS), ILPF com configuração de fileira tripla (ILPF-T), em que as fileiras triplas de árvores foram submetidas ao desbaste seletivo no quinto ano após o plantio por meio da remoção de 50% das árvores e ILPF com configuração de fileira simples (ILPF-S), em que as faixas triplas de árvores foram submetidas ao desbaste sistemático no quarto ano após o plantio resultando em fileiras simples. As variáveis fisiológicas e agronômicas da soja foram avaliadas nos estágios reprodutivos R5 e R8 durante a oitava safra (2018/2019). As amostragens de soja foram realizadas em cinco posições aleatórias no CPS, enquanto as coletas foram realizadas em quatro transectos a distâncias de 3, 6, 10 e 15 m das faixas das árvores nas faces norte e sul dos sistemas ILPF. Não houve diferenças entre a soja cultivada nos sistemas ILPF e CPS em relação à área foliar específica, densidade de plantas, índice de acamamento e massa de mil grãos. No entanto, a ILPF aumentou a massa de folhas secas e o índice de área foliar e reduziu as alturas das plantas de soja. No desbaste seletivo de 50% das árvores (ILPF-T) a perda de produtividade da soja foi de 26%, enquanto no desbaste sistemático (ILPF-S) ela foi de 14%, ou seja, redução de 12% na perda de produtividade da soja. Portanto, a ILPF reduz o rendimento de grãos da soja independente da intensidade do desbaste realizado e o desbaste sistemático, com remoção das linhas laterais para conversão do sistema para linhas simples (ILPF-S) proporciona menor perda de rendimento de grãos da soja.