Mapping of soil chemical attributes in pasture areas in the Cerrado of Piauí, Brazil / Mapeamento dos atributos químicos do solo em áreas de pastagens no cerrado piauiense

The low natural fertility and compaction of agricultural soils in the Cerrado are the main limitations for agricultural production. Changes in management systems are necessary to optimize the use of natural resources. The objective of this study was to map and evaluate the presence of penetration resistance and its relationship with soil chemical attributes in pasture areas in the Cerrado of Piauí. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Corrente-PI, Brazil. The areawas divided into two sub-areas of 0.5 ha each: the first is remaining vegetation and the second is pasture. Fifty soil samples were collected in the 0.00-0.20 and 0.20-0.40 mlayers, with a sampling grid of 10 x 10 m. The pHin water, organic matter, calcium, magnesium,and soil penetration resistance were analyzed. The introduction of animals in the pasture area increased soil compaction by 2%. Chemical attributes, pH, organic matter, calcium and magnesium vary according to soil compaction by 2%. The native forest area has soil penetration resistance at acceptable levels (<2MPa)and availability of nutrientsat adequate levels. The maps of variability of organic matter, calcium, magnesium and penetration resistanceshowed the heterogeneity of the areas, allowing decisions based on specific management zones, localized application of nutrients and decompaction,and recovery of areas with inefficient management.(AU)

A baixa fertilidade natural e a compactação dos solos agrícolas do cerrado são as principais limitações para produção agropecuária. Mudanças nos sistemas de manejo são necessárias para otimização do uso de recursos naturais. O objetivo do estudo foi mapear e avaliar a presença da resistência a penetração e sua relação com os atributos químicos do solo em áreas de pastagens no cerrado piauiense. O experimento foi realizado no município de Corrente-PI. A área foi dividida em duas subáreas de 0,5 ha cada: a primeira é de vegetação remanescente, e a segunda de pastagem. Foram retiradas 50 amostras de solos nas camadas: 0.00-0.20 e 0.20-0.40 m, com malha amostral de 10 x 10 m. Foramanalisados, pH em água, matéria orgânica, cálcio, magnésio e resistência do solo a penetração. A introdução de animais na área de pastagem, aumentou a compactação do solo em 2%. Os atributos químicos, pH, matéria orgânica, cálcio e magnésio, variam de conforme a compactação do solo em 2%. A área de mata nativa apresenta resistência do solo à penetração em níveis aceitáveis (<2MPa)e disponibilidade de nutrientes em níveis adequados. Os mapas de variabilidade espacial mostraram a heterogeneidade das áreas,permitindo decisões baseadas em zonas específicas de manejo, aplicação de nutrientes e descompactação localizada e recuperação das áreascom manejo ineficiente.(AU)

Improving irrigation, crop, and soil management for sustainable soybean production in Southern Brazilian lowlands

Lowlands have been cultivated with irrigated rice (Oryza sativa) in a monoculture cropping system for more than a century in southern Brazil. Shallow topsoil with high bulk density and deficient water infiltration favors the of production paddy rice; however, this condition does not favor species non-tolerant to flooding or oxygen restriction. Thus, soil and irrigation management may be necessary to raise the rice-soybean (Glycine max) rotation systems to sustainable levels. We carried out a two-year field experiment to assess the effects of irrigation treatments and soil management on soil physical properties, soybean growth, and grain yield in lowland systems. The experiment comprised a randomized block design with two factors and three replications. The main factor comprised the following irrigation treatments: sprinkler; surface, and rainfed. Four soil managements composed the second factor: conventional tillage (CT), no-tillage (NT), conventional tillage with raised-seedbed, and no-tillage with raised-seedbed. Soil physical properties, soil penetration resistance, crop parameters, grain yield and water productivity were evaluated. CT increased the soil penetration resistance near the soil surface layer. The highest soil bulk density at the 0.05-0.10 m layer in the CT reduces grain yield in rainfed soybean compared to NT. Supplementary irrigation increased soybean yield of about 36 % in years of uneven rainfall distribution. Sprinkler irrigation resulted in higher irrigated water productivity (90 %) compared to surface irrigation, contributing to a more sustainable increase in grain yield. Crop rotation in a no-tillage cropping scheme could improve the sustainability of diversified agriculture in lowlands.

Linear and spatial variability of eucalyptus dendrometric attributes correlated with the properties of a Typic Haplustox soil (Oxisol) in the Brazilian savannah / Variabilidade linear e espacial dos atributos dendométricos do eucalipto correlacionados com atributos de um latossolo no cerrado brasileiro

Effects of soil attributes using the geostatistical tool improves the interpretation of specific soil management. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of a Typical Haplustox (Oxisol), identifying those with the best linear and spatial correlation with eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) vegetative growth. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching, Research, and Extension Farm (FEPE) of the Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Campus of Ilha Solteira. Thirty-five points spaced 13 meters apart were demarcated for analysis, which were distributed in 5 rows of 7 points each. From each point, 2 soil samples were collected from the 0-10 cm depth layer. The physical, chemical, and microbiological soil properties evaluated were: sand, silt, and clay contents; penetration resistance (PR), gravimetric moisture (GM), real density (RD), microbial biomass carbon (MBC), respirometry (CO2-C), metabolic quotient (qCO2), organic matter content (OM), and hydrogenionic potential (pH). The eucalyptus attributes assessed were: plant height (PH) and circumference at breast height (CBH). Each attribute was analyzed by descriptive statistics using the SAS software. Data frequency distribution was verified by the Shapiro Wilk method, and geospatial changes were analyzed by the GS+ software. The soil property that best explained the variability in eucalyptus dendrometric attributes was real density (RD). Except for RD, all properties did not show spatial dependence (i.e., pure nugget effect), which significantly represents eucalyptus vegetative performance.(AU)

Efeitos dos atributos do solo utilizando a ferramenta geoestatística melhora a interpretação do manejo específico do solo. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades físicas, químicas e microbiológicas de um Latossolo Vermelho Típico, identificando aqueles com melhor correlação linear e espacial com o crescimento vegetativo do eucalipto (Eucalyptus spp). O experimento foi conduzido na Fazenda de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão (FEPE) da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Campus de Ilha Solteira. Foram demarcados para análise 35 pontos espaçados de 13 metros entre si, os quais foram distribuídos em 5 fileiras de 7 pontos cada. De cada ponto, 2 amostras de solo foram coletadas da camada de 0-10 cm de profundidade. As propriedades físicas, químicas e microbiológicas do solo avaliadas foram: teores de areia, silte e argila; resistência à penetração (PR), umidade gravimétrica (GM), densidade real (RD), carbono da biomassa microbiana (MBC), respirometria (CO2-C), quociente metabólico (qCO2), conteúdo de matéria orgânica (OM) e potencial hidrogeniônico (pH). Os atributos do eucalipto avaliados foram: altura da planta (AP) e circunferência à altura do peito (CAP). Cada atributo foi analisado por estatística descritiva usando o software SAS. A distribuição da frequência dos dados foi verificada pelo método Shapiro Wilk, e as mudanças geoespaciais foram analisadas pelo software GS +. A propriedade do solo que melhor explicou a variabilidade nos atributos dendrométricos do eucalipto foi a densidade real (RD). Exceto para RD, todas as propriedades não apresentaram dependência espacial (ou seja, efeito pepita pura), o que representa significativamente o desempenho vegetativo do eucalipto.(AU)

Spatial variability of soil penetration resistance in the lowland area cultivated with soybean / Variabilidade espacial da resistência do solo à penetração em área de várzea cultivada com soja

This study determined the spatial variability of soil penetration resistance and yield of the soybean crop in lowland areas. The soil resistance to penetration at four different depths (0 to 0.10 m; 0.11 to 0.20 m; 0.21 to 0.30 m and 0.31 to 0.40 m), volumetric humidity of the soil at two depths (0 to 0.20 m and 0.21 to 0.40 m) and soybean yield were determined in an area of 1.13 hectares, using a sample mesh of 10 x 10 m. The corresponding data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Pearsons simple linear correlation analysis (p0.05) was conducted and the spatial dependence was assessed by analyzing the isotropic semivariograms using spherical, exponential, linear, and Gaussian models. The results showed that the soil penetration resistance increased with depth, with restrictive values to root growth between 0.05 and 0.35 m. There was no correlation between yield and soil penetration resistance, and the semivariograms did not show a defined ascending region regarding the soil penetration resistance data. For the conditions under which the experiment was conducted, the sample 10 x 10 m mesh was suitable for assessing the spatial variability of soil resistance to penetration in depths exceeding 0.10 m.(AU)

Este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar a variabilidade espacial da resistência do solo à penetração e na produtividade da cultura da soja, em área de várzea. Foram realizadas determinações de resistência do solo à penetração, em quatro profundidades (0 a 0,10 m; 0,11 a 0,20 m; 0,21 a 0,30 m e 0,31 a 0,40 m); umidade volumétrica do solo, em duas profundidades (0 a 0,20 m e 0,21 a 0,40 m); e produtividade da soja em uma área de 1,13 hectares, utilizando-se malha amostral de 10 x 10 m. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva. Realizou-se análise de correlação linear simples de Pearson (p0,05) e a dependência espacial foi avaliada pela análise de semivariogramas isotrópicos, utilizando os modelos: esférico, exponencial, linear e gaussiano. Os resultados indicaram que, a resistência do solo à penetração aumentou em profundidade, com valores restritivos ao crescimento radicular entre 0,05 e 0,35 m. Não se obteve correlação entre produtividade e resistência do solo à penetração sendo que, para os dados de resistência do solo à penetração, os semivariogramas não apresentaram uma região ascendente definida. Para as condições em que o experimento foi realizado, a malha amostral de 10 x 10 m utilizada foi adequada para avaliar a variabilidade espacial da resistência do solo à penetração em profundidades superiores a 0,10 m.(AU)

Soil morphostructural characterization and coffee root distribution under agroforestry system with Hevea Brasiliensis

Land use and tillage practices may change soil structure and undermine sustainable agriculture; however, such changes are hardly identified in the short term. In this sense, agroforestry systems have been used to reduce soil degradation and promote sustainable production in coffee plantations. These areas are expected to have well-structured soils and hence improved root distribution. This study aimed to evaluate soil quality by the morphostructural and root distribution analyses comparing open-grown coffee and coffee in agroforestry systems with rubber trees for 19 years, in an Oxisol in northern Paraná State (Brazil). Treatments consisted of open-grown coffee (OG), coffee partially shaded by rubber trees (PSH), and coffee fully shaded by rubber trees (FSH). The mapping of morphostructural features and soil resistance to penetration in cultural profile walls identified changes in soil structure resulting from different tillage systems. Root distribution was better in coffee plants grown in PSH and FSH systems. At greater depths, cultural profiles of FSH and PSH showed a larger numbers of roots compared to OG. Among the three systems, PSH provided a better environment for root growth and distribution. This result could be attributed to the high biological activity and interaction between roots and aggregates in that profile. The FSH agroforestry system provided less compact morphological structures and more roots throughout the soil profile. The agroforestry systems presented fewer soil structural changes by tillage operations and lower values of soil penetration resistance. Coffee root distribution was an effective indicator of soil quality and consistent with the morphostructural characterization of cultural profile.(AU)

Soil morphostructural characterization and coffee root distribution under agroforestry system with Hevea Brasiliensis

Land use and tillage practices may change soil structure and undermine sustainable agriculture; however, such changes are hardly identified in the short term. In this sense, agroforestry systems have been used to reduce soil degradation and promote sustainable production in coffee plantations. These areas are expected to have well-structured soils and hence improved root distribution. This study aimed to evaluate soil quality by the morphostructural and root distribution analyses comparing open-grown coffee and coffee in agroforestry systems with rubber trees for 19 years, in an Oxisol in northern Paraná State (Brazil). Treatments consisted of open-grown coffee (OG), coffee partially shaded by rubber trees (PSH), and coffee fully shaded by rubber trees (FSH). The mapping of morphostructural features and soil resistance to penetration in cultural profile walls identified changes in soil structure resulting from different tillage systems. Root distribution was better in coffee plants grown in PSH and FSH systems. At greater depths, cultural profiles of FSH and PSH showed a larger numbers of roots compared to OG. Among the three systems, PSH provided a better environment for root growth and distribution. This result could be attributed to the high biological activity and interaction between roots and aggregates in that profile. The FSH agroforestry system provided less compact morphological structures and more roots throughout the soil profile. The agroforestry systems presented fewer soil structural changes by tillage operations and lower values of soil penetration resistance. Coffee root distribution was an effective indicator of soil quality and consistent with the morphostructural characterization of cultural profile.

Edaphic fauna affects soybean productivity under no-till system

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of edaphic fauna under a no-tillage system with different levels of soybean productivity [High (NTH), Medium (NTM) and Low (NTL)] in the west of Santa Catarina (Brazil), identifying which chemical and physical variables most affect them, and the best indicators that can be used. Native forest (NF) areas were used as a reference. A total of 207 samples of soil fauna were collected by soil monolith and pitfall trap methods over two years of evaluation in four municipalities. Based on edaphic fauna data, Shannon-Wiener (H’), Pielou (J), Dominance (D), Margalef and Fisher Alpha (α) indices were generated, in addition to the average richness and abundance. Data from NTs were submitted to analysis of variance and compared by Tukey's test (p > 0.05). The NF was used as a reference and compared with the agriculture system by Dunnett test (p > 0.05), and regressions between soybean productivity and diversity indices. The H’, Margalef, α indices, and average richness for soil fauna sampled by soil monoliths followed the productivity gradient NTH > NTM > NTL, showing a positive correlation with the increase of soybean productivity. NTH has a diversity index similar to that of NF. Soybean productivity is affected by the richness and diversity of edaphic fauna, but abundance was not sensitive in predicting treatments under no-tillage; Fisher's alpha index was more sensitive in treatment separation with soil monoliths. The environmental variables aluminum, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium and penetration resistance affect the fauna edaphic.

Edaphic fauna affects soybean productivity under no-till system

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of edaphic fauna under a no-tillage system with different levels of soybean productivity [High (NTH), Medium (NTM) and Low (NTL)] in the west of Santa Catarina (Brazil), identifying which chemical and physical variables most affect them, and the best indicators that can be used. Native forest (NF) areas were used as a reference. A total of 207 samples of soil fauna were collected by soil monolith and pitfall trap methods over two years of evaluation in four municipalities. Based on edaphic fauna data, Shannon-Wiener (H), Pielou (J), Dominance (D), Margalef and Fisher Alpha (α) indices were generated, in addition to the average richness and abundance. Data from NTs were submitted to analysis of variance and compared by Tukey's test (p > 0.05). The NF was used as a reference and compared with the agriculture system by Dunnett test (p > 0.05), and regressions between soybean productivity and diversity indices. The H, Margalef, α indices, and average richness for soil fauna sampled by soil monoliths followed the productivity gradient NTH > NTM > NTL, showing a positive correlation with the increase of soybean productivity. NTH has a diversity index similar to that of NF. Soybean productivity is affected by the richness and diversity of edaphic fauna, but abundance was not sensitive in predicting treatments under no-tillage; Fisher's alpha index was more sensitive in treatment separation with soil monoliths. The environmental variables aluminum, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium and penetration resistance affect the fauna edaphic.(AU)

Infiltração de água e resistência do solo à penetração em sistemas de cultivos integrados e em área de pastagem degradada / Water infiltration and soil resistance to penetration in integrated crop systems and in degraded pasture areas

A infiltração de água e a resistência do solo à penetração são parâmetros fundamentais para o eficiente manejo do solo e da água nos diferentes sistemas de cultivo. Objetivou-se neste estudo quantificar a infiltração de água e a resistência à penetração em um Latossolo cultivado com diferentes sistemas de cultivo integrados sobre área de pastagem degradada. Foram avaliados solos de sete tratamentos: T1 - Degradado; T2 - Pasto adubado; T3 - Convencional; T4 - ILF frutíferas e olerícolas; T5 IPF; T6 - ILPF feno; e T7 - ILPF silagem. Foram determinadas as curvas de velocidade de infiltração de água e os respectivos valores de velocidade de infiltração básica (VIB) para as áreas dos solos em estudo. A infiltração da água no solo foi determinada in situ pelo método do infiltrômetro de anel e empiricamente por meio de modelos propostos por Kostiakov e Kostiakov-Lewis. A resistência do solo à penetração, até a profundidade de 0,3 m, foi realizada com o uso de penetrômetro de impacto. A maior infiltração em relação ao tempo ocorreu no tratamento T7. Os maiores valores de velocidade de infiltração básica (VIB) ocorreu no tratamento T5. O modelo proposto por Kostiakov apresentou maior ajuste aos dados de velocidade de infiltração obtidos no campo. A menor resistência do solo à penetração é proporcionada pela diversidade de espécies nos sistemas silviagrícolas.

Water infiltration and soil resistance to penetration are fundamental parameters for efficient soil and water management in different cropping systems. The objective of this study was to quantify the water infiltration and resistance to penetration in an Oxisol cultivated with different integrated cropping systems on degraded pasture area. The areas studied are located at the IESRIVER Teaching, Research and Extension Farm - Rio Verde - GO, in the following geographical location 17 ° 44'59.22 "S and 50 ° 55'56.78" W, with 765 m altitude. Soils from seven treatments were evaluated: T1 - Degraded; T2 - Overseeding; T3 - Conventional; T4 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Fruit; T5 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria grazing; T6 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria hay; and T7 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria silage. The water infiltration rate curves and the respective values of steady infiltration rate (SIR) were determined for the soil areas under study. Water infiltration into the soil was determined in situ by the ring infiltrometer method and empirically by models proposed by Kostiakov and Kostiakov-Lewis. Soil resistance to penetration, up to a depth of 0.3 m, was performed using an impact penetrometer. The largest infiltration in relation to time occurred in T7 treatment. The highest values of steady infiltration rate  occurred in T5 treatment. The model proposed by Kostiakov showed...

Infiltração de água e resistência do solo à penetração em sistemas de cultivos integrados e em área de pastagem degradada / Water infiltration and soil resistance to penetration in integrated crop systems and in degraded pasture areas

A infiltração de água e a resistência do solo à penetração são parâmetros fundamentais para o eficiente manejo do solo e da água nos diferentes sistemas de cultivo. Objetivou-se neste estudo quantificar a infiltração de água e a resistência à penetração em um Latossolo cultivado com diferentes sistemas de cultivo integrados sobre área de pastagem degradada. Foram avaliados solos de sete tratamentos: T1 - Degradado; T2 - Pasto adubado; T3 - Convencional; T4 - ILF frutíferas e olerícolas; T5 IPF; T6 - ILPF feno; e T7 - ILPF silagem. Foram determinadas as curvas de velocidade de infiltração de água e os respectivos valores de velocidade de infiltração básica (VIB) para as áreas dos solos em estudo. A infiltração da água no solo foi determinada in situ pelo método do infiltrômetro de anel e empiricamente por meio de modelos propostos por Kostiakov e Kostiakov-Lewis. A resistência do solo à penetração, até a profundidade de 0,3 m, foi realizada com o uso de penetrômetro de impacto. A maior infiltração em relação ao tempo ocorreu no tratamento T7. Os maiores valores de velocidade de infiltração básica (VIB) ocorreu no tratamento T5. O modelo proposto por Kostiakov apresentou maior ajuste aos dados de velocidade de infiltração obtidos no campo. A menor resistência do solo à penetração é proporcionada pela diversidade de espécies nos sistemas silviagrícolas.(AU)

Water infiltration and soil resistance to penetration are fundamental parameters for efficient soil and water management in different cropping systems. The objective of this study was to quantify the water infiltration and resistance to penetration in an Oxisol cultivated with different integrated cropping systems on degraded pasture area. The areas studied are located at the IESRIVER Teaching, Research and Extension Farm - Rio Verde - GO, in the following geographical location 17 ° 44'59.22 "S and 50 ° 55'56.78" W, with 765 m altitude. Soils from seven treatments were evaluated: T1 - Degraded; T2 - Overseeding; T3 - Conventional; T4 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Fruit; T5 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria grazing; T6 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria hay; and T7 - CLFI: Eucalyptus x Brachiaria silage. The water infiltration rate curves and the respective values of steady infiltration rate (SIR) were determined for the soil areas under study. Water infiltration into the soil was determined in situ by the ring infiltrometer method and empirically by models proposed by Kostiakov and Kostiakov-Lewis. Soil resistance to penetration, up to a depth of 0.3 m, was performed using an impact penetrometer. The largest infiltration in relation to time occurred in T7 treatment. The highest values of steady infiltration rate  occurred in T5 treatment. The model proposed by Kostiakov showed...(AU)

Soil physical properties and soil organic carbon content in northeast Brazil: long-term tillage systems effects

Concerns about the negative effects of agriculture on soil physical quality and soil organic carbon (SOC) pools have spurred on the adoption of conservation tillage systems in tropical regions. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term impacts (16th year) of conventional (CT), minimum (MT) and no-tillage (NT) practices and different cover crops (sunn hemp and a bean/millet sequence) on soil physical properties and SOC content of a corn cultivated Ultisol in the northeast of Brazil. Soil bulk density (Bd), soil penetration resistance (SPR), soil aggregation, and total aggregate-associated carbon (C) (4-2 mm) were evaluated. Tillage practices exerted strong control on soil physical properties and total aggregate-C content but were influenced by cover crop species. Minimum tillage presented the lowest Bd, irrespective of cover crop, while NT with bean/millet sequence resulted in the lowest SPR. However, as regards soil aggregation and total aggregate-C, the results indicated that there were no differences between MT and NT, with both systems presenting greater mean weight diameter (MWD) and total aggregate-C content than CT. Total aggregate-C content in the 0.00-0.05 m soil layer in conservation tillage was increased by the adoption of a bean/millet sequence. Increased mechanical disturbance through CT practices was harmful to Bd, soil aggregation and SOC accrual. Overall, more conservative tillage practices and the proper choice of cover crops might yield greater soil quality. Low intensity of soil disturbances due to the adoption of MT favors soil aggregation and the accrual of SOC in weakly structured soils through increases in contact between organic and mineral particles while not causing significant destruction of soil aggregates.

Soil physical properties and soil organic carbon content in northeast Brazil: long-term tillage systems effects

Concerns about the negative effects of agriculture on soil physical quality and soil organic carbon (SOC) pools have spurred on the adoption of conservation tillage systems in tropical regions. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term impacts (16th year) of conventional (CT), minimum (MT) and no-tillage (NT) practices and different cover crops (sunn hemp and a bean/millet sequence) on soil physical properties and SOC content of a corn cultivated Ultisol in the northeast of Brazil. Soil bulk density (Bd), soil penetration resistance (SPR), soil aggregation, and total aggregate-associated carbon (C) (4-2 mm) were evaluated. Tillage practices exerted strong control on soil physical properties and total aggregate-C content but were influenced by cover crop species. Minimum tillage presented the lowest Bd, irrespective of cover crop, while NT with bean/millet sequence resulted in the lowest SPR. However, as regards soil aggregation and total aggregate-C, the results indicated that there were no differences between MT and NT, with both systems presenting greater mean weight diameter (MWD) and total aggregate-C content than CT. Total aggregate-C content in the 0.00-0.05 m soil layer in conservation tillage was increased by the adoption of a bean/millet sequence. Increased mechanical disturbance through CT practices was harmful to Bd, soil aggregation and SOC accrual. Overall, more conservative tillage practices and the proper choice of cover crops might yield greater soil quality. Low intensity of soil disturbances due to the adoption of MT favors soil aggregation and the accrual of SOC in weakly structured soils through increases in contact between organic and mineral particles while not causing significant destruction of soil aggregates.(AU)

Soil compaction in crop-livestock-forest integration systems of five years of implantation and use / Compactação do solo em sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuáriafloresta após cinco anos de implantação e uso

The objective of this work was to analyze the physical attributes of a Oxisol of different crop-livestock-forest integration systems implanted in 2012 and in use since then. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design, with four replications and four treatments: ILP - crop - livestock integration; ILPF 1L - agrosilvopastoral system, with one eucalyptus line; ILPF 3L - agrosilvopastoral system, with three eucalyptus lines; and EUC - exclusive plantation of eucalyptus (forest). From June 2017 to May 2018, mechanical penetration and gravimetric soil moisture evaluations were carried out to monitor soil compaction in three depths of soil: 0-0.05; 0.05-0.10 and 0.10-0.20 m. The results of the research show that there was a significant difference in the soil attributes studied, being the highest compaction found in the treatment ILPF 3L (0.05-0.10 m) near the limit considered ideal for a good development of the plants. Gravimetric soil moisture did not influence compaction results. In general, the results show that in the soil conditions of the region considered fragile and highly susceptible to compaction, the presence of the animals does not cause a very drastic compaction to the soil, with values lower than the critical limit of 2 MPa.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os atributos físicos de um Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo de diferentes sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta implantados em 2012 e em uso desde então. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições e quatro tratamentos: ILP - integração lavoura-pecuária; ILPF 1L - sistema agrossilvipastoril, com uma linha de eucalipto; ILPF 3L - sistema agrossilvipastoril, com três linhas de eucalipto; e EUC - plantio exclusivo de eucalipto (bosque). No período de junho de 2017 a maio de 2018 foram realizadas avaliações da resistência mecânica à penetração e da umidade gravimétrica do solo, a fim de monitorar a compactação, em três camadas do solo: 0-0,05; 0,05-0,10 e 0,10-0,20 m de profundidade. Os resultados mostram que houve diferença significativa para os atributos do solo estudados, sendo a maior compactação encontrada no tratamento ILPF 3L (0,05-0,10 m) próximo ao limite considerado ideal para um bom desenvolvimento das plantas. A umidade gravimétrica do solo não influenciou os resultados de compactação. De modo geral, os resultados mostram que a presença dos animais não causa uma compactação muito drástica ao solo, com valores menores que o limite crítico de 2 MPa.

Soil compaction in crop-livestock-forest integration systems of five years of implantation and use / Compactação do solo em sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuáriafloresta após cinco anos de implantação e uso

The objective of this work was to analyze the physical attributes of a Oxisol of different crop-livestock-forest integration systems implanted in 2012 and in use since then. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design, with four replications and four treatments: ILP - crop - livestock integration; ILPF 1L - agrosilvopastoral system, with one eucalyptus line; ILPF 3L - agrosilvopastoral system, with three eucalyptus lines; and EUC - exclusive plantation of eucalyptus (forest). From June 2017 to May 2018, mechanical penetration and gravimetric soil moisture evaluations were carried out to monitor soil compaction in three depths of soil: 0-0.05; 0.05-0.10 and 0.10-0.20 m. The results of the research show that there was a significant difference in the soil attributes studied, being the highest compaction found in the treatment ILPF 3L (0.05-0.10 m) near the limit considered ideal for a good development of the plants. Gravimetric soil moisture did not influence compaction results. In general, the results show that in the soil conditions of the region considered fragile and highly susceptible to compaction, the presence of the animals does not cause a very drastic compaction to the soil, with values lower than the critical limit of 2 MPa.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os atributos físicos de um Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo de diferentes sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta implantados em 2012 e em uso desde então. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições e quatro tratamentos: ILP - integração lavoura-pecuária; ILPF 1L - sistema agrossilvipastoril, com uma linha de eucalipto; ILPF 3L - sistema agrossilvipastoril, com três linhas de eucalipto; e EUC - plantio exclusivo de eucalipto (bosque). No período de junho de 2017 a maio de 2018 foram realizadas avaliações da resistência mecânica à penetração e da umidade gravimétrica do solo, a fim de monitorar a compactação, em três camadas do solo: 0-0,05; 0,05-0,10 e 0,10-0,20 m de profundidade. Os resultados mostram que houve diferença significativa para os atributos do solo estudados, sendo a maior compactação encontrada no tratamento ILPF 3L (0,05-0,10 m) próximo ao limite considerado ideal para um bom desenvolvimento das plantas. A umidade gravimétrica do solo não influenciou os resultados de compactação. De modo geral, os resultados mostram que a presença dos animais não causa uma compactação muito drástica ao solo, com valores menores que o limite crítico de 2 MPa.(AU)

Physical and chemical attributes of a soil cultivated with rubber tree under three management strategies / Atributos físicos e químicos de um solo cultivado com seringueira sob três sistemas de manejo

Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a native species of the Amazon biome. This species had great economic importance due to the production of latex, used to obtain natural rubber. Seeking growth in productivity with adequate management is necessary to optimize production and increase areas with rubber trees. This study aimed to verify the physical and chemical attributes of soil under three different managements and two rubber tree clones, searching for the best alternative for the general edaphoclimatic conditions of the Cerrado biome. The experiment was installed in Palmeiras of Goiás, GO, Brazil, in a randomized block design in a 2×3 factorial arrangement, consisting of two rubber tree clones (PB 312 and RRIM 600) and three management strategies (organomineral fertilizer with poultry litter, pigeon pea as green manure, and mechanical mowing-brushcutter). Physical attributes such as soil density, soil penetration resistance, soil moisture and aggregation, soil fertility, and tree development were analyzed. Statistical analyses of variance and Tukey test were carried out in order to compare the dendrometric data and physical and chemical attributes of the soil under the different treatments applied in the inter-row of rubber trees. No significant statistical differences were found among treatments and between clones in relation to soil physical attributes. However, the soil pH reduced the use of organomineral fertilizer and the clone RRIM 600 had the highest heights.

A seringueira (Hevea brasiliensis) é uma espécie nativa do bioma Amazônia. Esta espécie teve grande importância econômica devido à produção de látex usada para obter borracha natural. Para otimizar a produção e aumentar as áreas com seringueiras, é necessário buscar um crescimento da produtividade com manejo adequado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar os atributos físicos e químicos do solo com três diferentes manejos e dois clones de seringueira, buscando a melhor alternativa para as condições edafoclimáticas gerais do bioma Cerrado. O experimento foi instalado em Palmeiras de Goiás - GO, Brasil, e com um bloco randomizado, em esquema fatorial (2x3), considerando os dois clones (PB 312 e RRIM 600) como três manejos (fertilizante organomineral) com cama de aves de capoeira; adubo verde- ervilha de pombo e roçadeira mecânica). Foram analisados atributos físicos como densidade do solo, resistência do solo à penetração, umidade e agregação, bem como fertilidade do solo e desenvolvimento das árvores. Análises estatísticas de variância e teste de Tukey foram realizadas para comparar dados dendrométricos e atributos físicos e químicos do solo nos diferentes tratamentos aplicados na entrelinhado cultivo da seringueira. Não foram encontradas diferenças estatísticas significativas entre os tratamentos e entre os clones em relação aos atributos físicos do solo. No entanto, o pH do solo reduziu com o uso de organomineral e o clone RRIM 600 apresentou os maiores resultados de altura.

Physical and chemical attributes of a soil cultivated with rubber tree under three management strategies / Atributos físicos e químicos de um solo cultivado com seringueira sob três sistemas de manejo

Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a native species of the Amazon biome. This species had great economic importance due to the production of latex, used to obtain natural rubber. Seeking growth in productivity with adequate management is necessary to optimize production and increase areas with rubber trees. This study aimed to verify the physical and chemical attributes of soil under three different managements and two rubber tree clones, searching for the best alternative for the general edaphoclimatic conditions of the Cerrado biome. The experiment was installed in Palmeiras of Goiás, GO, Brazil, in a randomized block design in a 2×3 factorial arrangement, consisting of two rubber tree clones (PB 312 and RRIM 600) and three management strategies (organomineral fertilizer with poultry litter, pigeon pea as green manure, and mechanical mowing-brushcutter). Physical attributes such as soil density, soil penetration resistance, soil moisture and aggregation, soil fertility, and tree development were analyzed. Statistical analyses of variance and Tukey test were carried out in order to compare the dendrometric data and physical and chemical attributes of the soil under the different treatments applied in the inter-row of rubber trees. No significant statistical differences were found among treatments and between clones in relation to soil physical attributes. However, the soil pH reduced the use of organomineral fertilizer and the clone RRIM 600 had the highest heights.(AU)

A seringueira (Hevea brasiliensis) é uma espécie nativa do bioma Amazônia. Esta espécie teve grande importância econômica devido à produção de látex usada para obter borracha natural. Para otimizar a produção e aumentar as áreas com seringueiras, é necessário buscar um crescimento da produtividade com manejo adequado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar os atributos físicos e químicos do solo com três diferentes manejos e dois clones de seringueira, buscando a melhor alternativa para as condições edafoclimáticas gerais do bioma Cerrado. O experimento foi instalado em Palmeiras de Goiás - GO, Brasil, e com um bloco randomizado, em esquema fatorial (2x3), considerando os dois clones (PB 312 e RRIM 600) como três manejos (fertilizante organomineral) com cama de aves de capoeira; adubo verde- ervilha de pombo e roçadeira mecânica). Foram analisados atributos físicos como densidade do solo, resistência do solo à penetração, umidade e agregação, bem como fertilidade do solo e desenvolvimento das árvores. Análises estatísticas de variância e teste de Tukey foram realizadas para comparar dados dendrométricos e atributos físicos e químicos do solo nos diferentes tratamentos aplicados na entrelinhado cultivo da seringueira. Não foram encontradas diferenças estatísticas significativas entre os tratamentos e entre os clones em relação aos atributos físicos do solo. No entanto, o pH do solo reduziu com o uso de organomineral e o clone RRIM 600 apresentou os maiores resultados de altura.(AU)

Seeding furrow opening mechanisms and the soybean planting in lowland areas / Mecanismos sulcadores da semeadora e a implantação de soja em área de terras baixas

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of seeder furrow opening mechanisms on soil physical characteristics, plant growth, and soybean yield in lowland areas with the presence of compacted layer near the surface. An experiment was conducted in the lowland experimental area of the Federal University of Santa Maria-RS, Brazil, during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 growing season. The experimental design was a randomized block with five replications and four treatments: Planter using shank (S) at 0.23 m depth; S at 0.13 m; Planter using double disk at 0.07 m depth and Raised-bed + S at 0.12 m depth. The use of S at 0.23 m depth allowed reduction of penetration resistance and increase of soil macroporosity in the layers 0-0.1 and 0.1-0.2 m depth in the seeding row. Sowing with S at 0.23 m depth and Raised-bed + S at 0.12 m depth allowed a better development of soybean plants in compacted irrigated rice area (higher nodulation, leaf area index and root growth), as well as higher grain yield.(AU)

O trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de mecanismos sulcadores da semeadora sobre características físicas do solo, crescimento de plantas e produtividade de soja em área de terras baixas com presença de camada compactada. Para isso, foi conduzido um experimento na área de várzea da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, durante as safras agrícolas 2015/16 e 2016/17. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso, com cinco repetições e quatro tratamentos, sendo eles: Haste sulcadora (HS) a 0.23 m de profundidade; HS a 0.13 m; Disco duplo a 0.07 m e Microcamalhão+HS a 0.12 m. A utilização da HS a 0.23 m possibilitou o aumento da macroporosidade e a redução da resistência à penetração mecânica do solo nas camadas de 0-0.1 e 0.1-0.2 m de profundidade na linha de semeadura. A semeadura com HS a 0.23 m e Microcamalhão+HS a 0.12 m viabilizam melhor desenvolvimento das plantas de soja em área de terras baixas compactada (maior nodulação, índice de área foliar e crescimento radicular), bem como maior produtividade de grãos.(AU)

Consórcio de milho com forrageiras: atributos físicos do solo e produtividade de massa seca / Corn consortium with forages: soil physical attributes and yield dry mass

Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar a produtividade de massa seca de milho no consórcio com forrageiras ou em cultivo solteiro, aveia+azevém em sucessão e os atributos físicos em um Nitossolo Vermelho. O experimento foi conduzido em Concórdia –SCnos anos agrícolas de 2016/2017 e 2017/2018.O delineamento foi de blocos ao acaso com 5 repetições, composto pelos tratamentos: T1 -Milho solteiro; T2 –Milho + F.Guandu (Cajanus cajan); T3 –Milho + U.ruziziensis; T4 -Milho + F. Guandu + U. ruziziensis, T5 –F. Guandu solteiro e T6 –U. ruziziensissolteira. Foi determinada a produtividade de massa seca (PMS) do milho, das forrageiras e da aveia+azevém em sucessão. Realizou-se também o Diagnóstico Rápido de Estrutura do Solo (DRES) e a Resistência mecânica do Solo a Penetração (RSP)após dois anos de cultivo. A presença da U. ruziziensise/ou do F. Guandu não interferiramna produtividade de massa seca do milhoem ambas as safras. As maiores PMS da aveia foram encontradas nas parcelas em sequência ao milho solteiro e, as menores para a segunda safra onde sucedeu-se à tratamentos com presença de U. ruziziensis. Para RSP não foram obtidas diferenças significativas nos consórcios e nos cultivos solteiros. Os tratamentos com U. ruziziensis obtiveram melhores índices de qualidade estrutural. O consórcio milho com Urochloa ruziziensis além de não reduzir a produtividade da silagem, propicia disponibilidade de forragem no período de vazio outonal, bem como melhoria nos atributos do solo.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the productivity of maizedry matter in the consortium with forage or in single cultivation, oats + ryegrass in succession and the physical attributes in a Red Nitosol. The experiment was conducted in Concórdia -SC in the agricultural years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The design wasa randomized block with 5 replications, consisting of the treatments: T1 -Single maize; T2 -Maize + Pigeon pea forage (Cajanus cajan); T3 -Maize + Urochloa ruziziensis; T4 -Maize + Pigeon peaforage + U. ruziziensis, T5 –Pigeon peaforage and T6 -U. ruziziensis single. The dry mass productivity (PMS) of maize, forage and oats + ryegrass in succession was determined. Also, the Rapid Diagnosis of Soil Structure (DRES) and the Mechanical Resistance of Soil to Penetration (RSP) were carried out after two years of cultivation. The presence of U. ruziziensis and / or Pigeon peadid not affect the dry matter yield of maizein both harvests. The highest PMS of oats were found in the plots following single maize and the smallest for the second crop, where treatments with U. ruziziensis followed. For RSP, no significant differences were found in consortia and single crops. The treatments with U. ruziziensis obtained better indexes of structural quality. The corn consortium with Urochloa ruziziensis, in addition to not reducing silage productivity, provides forage availability in the autumn empty period, as well as improving soil attributes.

Consórcio de milho com forrageiras: atributos físicos do solo e produtividade de massa seca / Corn consortium with forages: soil physical attributes and yield dry mass

Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar a produtividade de massa seca de milho no consórcio com forrageiras ou em cultivo solteiro, aveia+azevém em sucessão e os atributos físicos em um Nitossolo Vermelho. O experimento foi conduzido em Concórdia –SCnos anos agrícolas de 2016/2017 e 2017/2018.O delineamento foi de blocos ao acaso com 5 repetições, composto pelos tratamentos: T1 -Milho solteiro; T2 –Milho + F.Guandu (Cajanus cajan); T3 –Milho + U.ruziziensis; T4 -Milho + F. Guandu + U. ruziziensis, T5 –F. Guandu solteiro e T6 –U. ruziziensissolteira. Foi determinada a produtividade de massa seca (PMS) do milho, das forrageiras e da aveia+azevém em sucessão. Realizou-se também o Diagnóstico Rápido de Estrutura do Solo (DRES) e a Resistência mecânica do Solo a Penetração (RSP)após dois anos de cultivo. A presença da U. ruziziensise/ou do F. Guandu não interferiramna produtividade de massa seca do milhoem ambas as safras. As maiores PMS da aveia foram encontradas nas parcelas em sequência ao milho solteiro e, as menores para a segunda safra onde sucedeu-se à tratamentos com presença de U. ruziziensis. Para RSP não foram obtidas diferenças significativas nos consórcios e nos cultivos solteiros. Os tratamentos com U. ruziziensis obtiveram melhores índices de qualidade estrutural. O consórcio milho com Urochloa ruziziensis além de não reduzir a produtividade da silagem, propicia disponibilidade de forragem no período de vazio outonal, bem como melhoria nos atributos do solo.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the productivity of maizedry matter in the consortium with forage or in single cultivation, oats + ryegrass in succession and the physical attributes in a Red Nitosol. The experiment was conducted in Concórdia -SC in the agricultural years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The design wasa randomized block with 5 replications, consisting of the treatments: T1 -Single maize; T2 -Maize + Pigeon pea forage (Cajanus cajan); T3 -Maize + Urochloa ruziziensis; T4 -Maize + Pigeon peaforage + U. ruziziensis, T5 –Pigeon peaforage and T6 -U. ruziziensis single. The dry mass productivity (PMS) of maize, forage and oats + ryegrass in succession was determined. Also, the Rapid Diagnosis of Soil Structure (DRES) and the Mechanical Resistance of Soil to Penetration (RSP) were carried out after two years of cultivation. The presence of U. ruziziensis and / or Pigeon peadid not affect the dry matter yield of maizein both harvests. The highest PMS of oats were found in the plots following single maize and the smallest for the second crop, where treatments with U. ruziziensis followed. For RSP, no significant differences were found in consortia and single crops. The treatments with U. ruziziensis obtained better indexes of structural quality. The corn consortium with Urochloa ruziziensis, in addition to not reducing silage productivity, provides forage availability in the autumn empty period, as well as improving soil attributes.(AU)

Water retention and penetration resistance equations for the least limiting water range

he least limiting water range is a soil physical quality indicator, which is useful to predict the optimum water range for plant growth in a given soil and to study the effects of soil use and management over this optimum water range by integrating the effects of available water, penetration resistance and air filled porosity. This study tested six equations to fit water retention and penetration resistance surface responses used to determine the least limiting water range and present a simple algorithm written in the open source software R for fitting, calculation and visualization of the least limiting water range. Five soils from Brazil and Canada, under different use and management conditions were used to test the functions. The results show that the three water retention surface responses had good statistical properties for fitting water retention and that two of the penetration resistance surface responses were adequate to fit the data, while one failed to achieve convergence in two instances. The open source code performed as well as the commercial statistical package SAS for fitting the penetration resistance and water retention equations.