A bibliometric and scientometric analysis on the use of UAVs in agriculture, livestock and forestry / Uma análise bibliométrica e cientométrica sobre o uso de VANTs na agricultura, pecuária e silvicultura

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the agricultural and forestry sectors has constantly evolved due to its great versatility and applicability in the field. In this sense, this study provided a statistical overview of studies on the use of UAVs in agricultural and forestry through a bibliometric and scientometric analysis. For that, a research was carried out on the Scopus platform using the terms UAV, UAS, drone, and RPA, together with "agricult*" or "forest* or livestock". Only manuscripts published in English and from January 2000 to December 2020 were selected. The VOSviewer software was used for the analyses. The USA and China were responsible for more than 38% of the publications worldwide. Furthermore, about 50% of the countries in the world showed some scientific record of the use of UAVs in agricultural and forestry studies. The term UAS was more used until 2016, while UAV was more mentioned between 2017 and 2018. Conversely, drone was more endorsed from 2019. The constant increase in scientific production reported in the research and the evolution of the co-occurrence of keywords corroborated two ideas: i) the use of UAVs is still undergoing transformations and is directly related to the advancement of technology included in these equipments; and ii) studies are still not enough to explore all the applicability of the UAVs in agriculture, livestock and forestry.

A utilização de veículos aéreos não tripulados (VANTs) nos setores agrícola e florestal tem evoluído constantemente devido a sua grande versatilidade e aplicabilidade no campo. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo fornecer um panorama estatístico dos estudos sobre o uso de VANTs na agropecuária e silvicultura por meio de uma análise bibliométrica e cientométrica. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa na plataforma Scopus utilizando os termos UAV, UAS, drone e RPA, juntamente com "agricult*" ou "forest* ou livestock". Foram selecionados apenas manuscritos publicados em inglês, de janeiro de 2000 a dezembro de 2020. O software VOSviewer foi utilizado para as análises. Os EUA e a China foram responsáveis por mais de 38% das publicações mundiais. Além disso, cerca de 50% dos países do mundo apresentaram algum registro científico do uso de VANTs em estudos agrícolas e florestais. O termo UAS foi mais utilizado até 2016, enquanto o UAV foi mais mencionado entre 2017 e 2018. Por outro lado, drone foi mais endossado a partir de 2019. O constante aumento da produção científica encontrado nas pesquisas e a evolução da coocorrência de palavras-chave corroboraram duas ideias: i) o uso de VANTs ainda está passando por transformações e está diretamente relacionado ao avanço da tecnologia inserida nesses equipamentos; e ii) os estudos ainda não são suficientes para explorar toda a aplicabilidade dos VANTs na agricultura, pecuária e silvicultura.

International competitiveness of exports of forest products / Competitividade internacional das exportações de produtos florestais madeireiros

This article analyzed the international competitiveness of exports of forest products from 2008 to 2018. The information is available in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the indicators used were: revealed comparative advantage (RCA), trade openness index (Oi) and the contribution to trade balance index (CTB). Results showed that the exportation of forest products are competitive, in addition gains in competitiveness have been observed by the RCA and in Europe, countries had losses in detriment of the financial crises and austerity measures adopted. All countries showed a low degree of openness by the Oi and had a comparative advantage by the CTB, except for China and Germany. It is concluded that the countries with bigger comparative advantages in the exportation of forest products were the ones that had contributed more for its commercial balance.

Este artigo analisou a competitividade internacional das exportações de produtos florestais, de 2008 e 2018. As informações estão disponíveis na Organização das Nações Unidas para Agricultura e Alimento (FAO) e os indicadores utilizados foram: vantagem comparativa revelada (RCA), o índice de abertura do comércio (Oi) e o índice de contribuição ao saldo comercial (CTB). Os resultados mostram que as exportações de produtos florestais são competitivas, ademais foram observados pelo RCA ganhos em competitividade e na Europa, os países tiveram perdas em detrimento das crises financeiras e medidas de austeridade adotadas. Todos os países apresentaram baixo grau de abertura pelo Oi e teve vantagem comparativa pelo CTB, com exceção da China e Alemanha. Conclui-se que os países com maiores vantagens comparativas nas exportações de produtos florestais foram os que mais contribuíram para o seu saldo comercial.

Production of dinizia excelsaducke (fabaceae) seedlings subjected to increasing doses of controlled release fertilizer / Produção de mudas de dinizia excelsaducke (fabaceae) submetidas a doses crescentes de fertilizante de liberação controlada

Dinizia excelsais one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest, with significant economic potential for the recovery of degraded areas. It is a key species for biodiversity and increased forestbiomass. However, studies related to seedling production of this species are still scarce. In this study, we evaluated the production and quality of D. excelsaseedlings in response to the application of controlled-release fertilizer doses. The experimental design was completely randomized, applying different doses of Osmocote®(T1=0; T2=4.1; T3=8.2; and T4=12.3 g.dm-³) with four replicates, using vermiculite and coconut fiber (1:1 v/v) as the substrate. We assessed the number of leaves and leaflets, shoot and root length, stem diameter, seedling height, shoot-to-stem diameter ratio, leaf area, dry mass of shoot, root, and total biomass. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and regression analysis. The seedlings responded positively to the use of Osmocote®, and starting from the 4.1 g.dm-³dose, biomass accumulation showed better results, making it a recommended practice that allows cost savings in seedling production of this species.(AU)

Dinizia excelsaé uma das maiores árvores da floresta amazônica, com grande potencial econômico para recuperação de áreas degradadas. Trata-se de uma espécie-chave para diversidade e aumento da biomassa florestal. Ainda são escassos os estudos relacionados à produção seminal de mudas da espécie. Nós avaliamos a produção e a qualidade de mudas de D. excelsaem resposta à aplicação de doses de adubo de liberação controlada. O delineamento adotado foi inteiramente casualizado, aplicando-se diferentes doses de Osmocote®(T1=0; T2=4.1; T3= 8.2 e T4=12.3 g.dm-³) com quatro repetições, utilizando-se como substrato vermiculita e fibra de coco (1:1 v/v). Foram avaliados número de folhas e folíolos, comprimento da parte aérea e raiz, diâmetro do coleto, altura das mudas, relação comprimento da parte aérea e diâmetro do coleto, área foliar, massa seca da parte aérea, raiz e total. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e regressão. As mudas responderam positivamente ao uso do adubo Osmocote®e a partir da dose 4.1 g.dm-³o acúmulo de biomassa apresentou melhores resultados, podendo ser recomendada, permitindo uma economia nos custos de produção seminal de mudas da espécie.(AU)

Thermal modification influences the mechanical resistance of wood from forestry species / A modificação térmica influencia na resistência mecânica da madeira de espécies florestais

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effects of thermal modification at different temperatures and for different durations on the mechanical strength of wood of selected species from an agroforestry system. To this end, three 9-year-old (approximate age) individuals, each from four species of forest trees-Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla hybrid, and Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake-were evaluated. After obtaining initial measurements, samples from the four species under went heat treatment for 2 h and 4 h and were subsequently subjected to heat using an oven at temperatures 120°C, 150°C, 180°C, and 210°C; respectively, in addition to the control. For evaluating mechanical strength, the technical standard ASTM D 143-94 was used to obtain the values of the moduli of elasticity and rupture, tension at the proportional limit, and maximum force of the subjects. It was observed that different durations and temperatures altered the mechanical strength of the wood of the four species studied. The 2 h residence time is the most recommended for conducting thermal modification. This procedure modifies the mechanical resistance of wood in a positive manner, with exposure temperatures ranging between 120 ºC and 180 ºC being the most recommended. The thermal treatment carried out for 4 h is not recommended for structural purposes because of the decrease in flexural strength.

RESUMO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da modificação térmica em diferentes tempos e temperaturas na resistência mecânica da madeira de espécies provenientes de um sistema agroflorestal. Para tanto, foram avaliados três indivíduos de Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla e Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake, todos com nove anos de idade. Após o dimensionamento, as amostras passaram pelo processo de modificação térmica durante 2h e 4h realizado em estufa nas temperaturas de 120 °C, 150 °C, 180 °C e 210 °C, além da testemunha. Para avaliação da resistência mecânica, seguiu-se a norma técnica ASTM D 143-94, obtendo-se os valores de módulos de elasticidade e ruptura, tensão no limite proporcional e força máxima. Observou-se que os diferentes tempos e temperaturas alteram a resistência mecânica das quatro espécies estudadas. O tempo de 2 h de permanência é o mais recomendado para a realização da modificação térmica. O procedimento modifica a resistência mecânica da madeira de uma forma positiva, sendo que as temperaturas de exposição que variaram entre 120 °C e 180 ºC são as mais recomendadas. A modificação térmica realizada pelo período de 4 h não é recomendada para fins estruturais, pelo fato do decréscimo da resistência à flexão.

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.

Geographical distribution of zebu breeds and their relationship with environmental variables and the human development index

The environment is vital to the agricultural sector since it can cause adversities throughout the entire productive chain. This study evaluated the geographical distribution of zebu breeds in Brazil and correlated their occurrence with environmental variables and the human development index. Herds of purebred zebu cattle (Bos indicus) in Brazil were classified as beef, dairy, and dual-purpose breeds, and all breeds were spatialized in the ArcGIS program. Environmental (precipitation, temperature, relative humidity index) and the human development index (HDI) were examined. We conducted regression and logistic analyses. Zebu cattle showed a lower distribution in the Northeastern states compared to other locations, possibly due to harsh weather conditions, namely long periods of high temperatures and lower precipitation, directly affecting local livestock. Beef breeds were evenly spread throughout the country in regions influenced by environmental variables of higher precipitation, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), temperature, relative humidity (RH), and temperature humidity index (THI), as well as properties without smallholder farmers and rivers and streams with riparian vegetation. The regions for dual-purpose and dairy breeds were predominantly cultivated with cutting forages (e.g., sugarcane - Saccharum officinarum), with the integration of crops, livestock and/or forestry (i.e., combining different activities in the same area) and areas with a rotational grazing system (i.e., grazing management), indicating a higher occupation in fertile lands. The Gir breed, the only dairy breed evaluated in this study, was seen in establishments with smallholder farmers, characterized by small to medium farms, and in regions at higher altitudes.

Thermal modification influences the mechanical resistance of wood from forestry species / A modificação térmica influencia na resistência mecânica da madeira de espécies florestais

This study evaluated the effects of thermal modification at different temperatures and for different durations on the mechanical strength of wood of selected species from an agroforestry system. To this end, three 9-year-old (approximate age) individuals, each from four species of forest trees-Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla hybrid, and Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake-were evaluated. After obtaining initial measurements, samples from the four species under went heat treatment for 2 h and 4 h and were subsequently subjected to heat using an oven at temperatures 120°C, 150°C, 180°C, and 210°C; respectively, in addition to the control. For evaluating mechanical strength, the technical standard ASTM D 143-94 was used to obtain the values of the moduli of elasticity and rupture, tension at the proportional limit, and maximum force of the subjects. It was observed that different durations and temperatures altered the mechanical strength of the wood of the four species studied. The 2 h residence time is the most recommended for conducting thermal modification. This procedure modifies the mechanical resistance of wood in a positive manner, with exposure temperatures ranging between 120 ºC and 180 ºC being the most recommended. The thermal treatment carried out for 4 h is not recommended for structural purposes because of the decrease in flexural strength

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da modificação térmica em diferentes tempos e temperaturas na resistência mecânica da madeira de espécies provenientes de um sistema agroflorestal. Para tanto, foram avaliados três indivíduos de Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla e Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake, todos com nove anos de idade. Após o dimensionamento, as amostras passaram pelo processo de modificação térmica durante 2h e 4h realizado em estufa nas temperaturas de 120 °C, 150 °C, 180 °C e 210 °C, além da testemunha. Para avaliação da resistência mecânica, seguiu-se a norma técnica ASTM D 143-94, obtendo-se os valores de módulos de elasticidade e ruptura, tensão no limite proporcional e força máxima. Observou-se que os diferentes tempos e temperaturas alteram a resistência mecânica das quatro espécies estudadas. O tempo de 2 h de permanência é o mais recomendado para a realização da modificação térmica. O procedimento modifica a resistência mecânica da madeira de uma forma positiva, sendo que as temperaturas de exposição que variaram entre 120 °C e 180 ºC são as mais recomendadas. A modificação térmica realizada pelo período de 4 h não é recomendada para fins estruturais, pelo fato do decréscimo da resistência à flexão.

Volumetric yield coefficient: the key to regulating virtual credits for Amazon wood / Coeficiente de rendimento volumétrico: uma peça-chave para disciplinar créditos virtuais de madeira amazônica

In Brazil, all transport and storage of native forest products and by-products must be registered within the DOF (Document of Forestry Origin) system. This computerized platform exists to support control agencies in reducing the sale of forest products obtained illegally. However, this tool still shows only modest results in fulfilling its objectives, since gaps in the system allow illegal wood to be acquired and enter the system as legal wood. The objective of this study was to test whether the volumetric yield coefficient (CRV) of a sawmill on an industrial scale corresponds to the 35% established by Brazilian legislation. The focus was directed at a loophole that allows the accumulation of virtual credits in the DOF system by turning logs into lumber. For this purpose, we estimated the sawmill's CRV and mean percentage yield of 19 commercial species used by a timber company in the Brazilian Amazon with a sample size of 90 logs. The estimated CRV was 24.6 ± 2.4, showing 9.9% uncertainty. The mean CRV differed highly significantly (p < 0.001) from that proposed by the DOF, with a 10.35% difference. Based on these results, the difference between the observed yield and that proposed by the legislation can generate the accumulation of virtual log credits. With this accumulation, managers encounter difficulties in acquiring new logging permits and, consequently, do not meet the actual demand for logs to the sawmill's capacity.(AU)

No Brasil, todo transporte e armazenamento de produtos e subprodutos florestais nativos deve ser registrado no sistema DOF (Documento de Origem Florestal). Essa plataforma informatizada existe para apoiar agências de controle na redução da venda de produtos florestais obtidos ilegalmente. No entanto, essa ferramenta ainda apresenta resultados modestos no cumprimento de seus objetivos, uma vez que lacunas no sistema permitem que madeira ilegal adquira caráter legal. O objetivo desse estudo foi testar se o coeficiente de rendimento volumétrico (CRV) de uma serraria em escala empresarial corresponde aos 35% estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira. O foco foi direcionado para uma brecha que permite o acúmulo de créditos virtuais no sistema DOF, por meio da transformação de toras em material serrado. Para tanto, estimamos o CRV da serraria e os rendimentos percentuais médios de 19 espécies comercializadas por uma empresa de base florestal na Amazônia brasileira, com um esforço amostral de 90 toras. O CRV estimado foi de 24,6 ± 2,4, mostrando incerteza de 9,9%. O CRV médio diferiu altamente significativamente (p < 0,001) do proposto pelo DOF, com uma diferença de 10,35%. Com base nesses resultados, a diferença entre o rendimento observado e o proposto pela legislação pode gerar um acúmulo de créditos em toras virtuais. Com esse acúmulo, os gestores enfrentam dificuldades para adquirir novas licenças de exploração e, consequentemente, não atendem à real demanda por toras da capacidade instalada de sua serraria.(AU)

Regional concentration of native fuelwood production in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (1990­2017) / Concentração regional da produção de lenha nativa no Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil (1990-2017)

This paper examined the regional concentration of native fuelwood production in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, between 1990-2017. Information on native fuelwood was gathered from forestry activities collected by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This study analyzed the current situation and the spatial distribution of the state's fuelwood production by quartiles. The following indicators were used to measure market concentration: Gini Coefficient (G), Comprehensive Concentration Index (CCI), Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) and Concentration Ratio [CR(k)]. In Rio Grande do Norte, there was a -2.76% annual decrease in the production of native fuelwood, from 5,280 x10³ m³ (1990) to 777 x10³ m³ (2017). Classification of the municipalities by quartile revealed that most municipalities had low fuelwood production. The G inferred a very strong to absolute inequality for the municipalities and a weak to null inequality for the mesoregions.The CCI demonstrated no market concentration in the municipalities and a regional concentration in the mesoregions. The HHI corroborated the CCI by affirming the presence of a competitive market for the municipalities and microregions and a concentrated market in the mesoregions.The CR(k) of the four largest municipalities indicated a moderately low concentration. This study concluded that there is a competitive market structure for native fuelwood inthe state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Este artigo analisou a concentração regional da produção de lenha nativa do Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil, no período de 1990 a 2017. As informações da lenha nativa foram obtidas da produção da extração vegetal e da silvicultura, disponíveis no Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Analisou a conjuntura, a distribuição espacial da produção de lenha estadual por meio os quartis e mensurou a concentração por meio dos indicadores: Coeficiente de Gini (G), Índice de Concentração Compreensiva (CCI), Índice de Herfindahl-Hirschman (HHI) e Razão de Concentração [CR(k)]. Os resultados mostraram que houve decréscimo de -2,76% a.a. na produção de lenha nativa estadual, partindo de 5.280 x10³ m³ (1990) para 777 x10³ m³ (2017). O quartil municipal revelou que a maioria dos municípios produz pouca lenha; apesar do G ter inferido uma desigualdade muito forte a absoluta para os municípios produtores de lenha e fraca a nula para as mesorregiões, já o CCI mostrou para os municípios que é não concentrado e as mesorregiões tem concentração regional; HHI corroborou com esta afirmação mostrando um mercado altamente competitivo para os municípios e microrregiões e concentrado para as mesorregiões produtoras de lenha; o CR(k) dos quatro maiores municípios foi constatada uma concentração moderadamente baixa. Conclui-se que a lenha nativa do estado do Rio Grande do Norte possui estrutura de mercado competitiva.

Evaluation of different silvicultural management techniques and water seasonality on yield of eucalyptus stands

Appropriate management of factors that influence forest development is essential to increase yield of forest plantations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of water seasonality, nutritional management, and uniformity on yield of eucalyptus plantations and estimate the potential, attainable, and observed yield of adult eucalyptus stands. We evaluated Eucalyptus clonal stands in six regions of Minas Gerais State, Brazil, in a system of first and second rotation across four age classes using the twin-plots method (TP). In the study, 142 TPs were allocated alongside 142 plots in a continuous forest inventory (CFI) network of a private enterprise. The CFI received operational fertilization and additional fertilization was carried out in the TP. The trees were measured at the beginning of the experiment and at every six months to quantify the production in the wet (PW) and dry (PD) periods of the year. Uniformity of plantations was evaluated using Pvar 50 % and the optimal uniformity index. Potential, attainable, and observed yields were estimated using the average annual increase at seven years of age. The PW showed higher plant yield. There was an effect due to water availability and nutrient level on the yield of the stands. The driest semester of the year produces approximately 30 % of the current annual increase. The stands under the second rotation tend to have less uniformity than the in the first rotation. Potential yield varied depending on rainfall intensity where wetter regions had the highest yield.

Evaluation of different silvicultural management techniques and water seasonality on yield of eucalyptus stands

Appropriate management of factors that influence forest development is essential to increase yield of forest plantations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of water seasonality, nutritional management, and uniformity on yield of eucalyptus plantations and estimate the potential, attainable, and observed yield of adult eucalyptus stands. We evaluated Eucalyptus clonal stands in six regions of Minas Gerais State, Brazil, in a system of first and second rotation across four age classes using the twin-plots method (TP). In the study, 142 TPs were allocated alongside 142 plots in a continuous forest inventory (CFI) network of a private enterprise. The CFI received operational fertilization and additional fertilization was carried out in the TP. The trees were measured at the beginning of the experiment and at every six months to quantify the production in the wet (PW) and dry (PD) periods of the year. Uniformity of plantations was evaluated using Pvar 50 % and the optimal uniformity index. Potential, attainable, and observed yields were estimated using the average annual increase at seven years of age. The PW showed higher plant yield. There was an effect due to water availability and nutrient level on the yield of the stands. The driest semester of the year produces approximately 30 % of the current annual increase. The stands under the second rotation tend to have less uniformity than the in the first rotation. Potential yield varied depending on rainfall intensity where wetter regions had the highest yield.

Calibration of the Pilodyn instrument for the indirect in situ determination of the basic wood density of balsa / Calibração do instrumento Pilodyn para determinação indireta in situ da densidade básica da madeira de pau-de-balsa

Balsa wood is used widely in the nautical, aeronautical and wind-energy industries because of its low-density and high-resistance. In the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, speculative producers with little knowledge of the culture have established balsa plantations using non-standardized and non-selected seedlings. In this sense, research is needed to improve balsa cultivation under Brazilian conditions to better explore the resource. The present study evaluated the efficiency of the Pilodyn instrument for the indirect determination of the basic wood density (BWD) of balsa. Twenty 12-year old balsa trees cultivated in Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, were probed with the Pilodyn instrument on both north and south faces of the trunk at the base and at 1.30 and 3.10 m from the ground. Wood discs were subsequently collected from the probed sites and BWD determined according to the water-immersion method. Data were submitted to the Shapiro-Wilk normality test followed by analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation analysis with α=0.05. The BWD of balsa decreased in the direction from the base to the top of the tree. The penetration depth of the Pilodyn probe was inversely proportional to BWD with a correlation that was strong (R2=0.72) at heights of 1.30 and 3.10 m but considered weak (R2=0.46) at the base of the trunk. The reliability of the Pilodyn method was sufficient to allow the development of a linear equation that could be applied for the indirect determination of the BWD of balsa based on the penetration depth of the Pilodyn probe assessed at 1.30 m from the ground.

O pau-de-balsa é amplamente utilizado nas indústrias náutica, aeronáutica e de energia eólica devido à sua baixa densidade. No estado de Mato Grosso, produtores especulativos de balsa têm estabelecido plantios sem conhecimento sólido da cultura usando mudas não padronizadas e não selecionadas. Pesquisas são necessárias para melhorar o cultivo de balsa sob condições brasileiras para melhor explorar este recurso. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficiência do instrumento Pilodyn para a determinação indireta da densidade básica da madeira (DBM) de balsa. Vinte árvores de 12 anos de idade cultivadas em Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, foram avaliadas com o instrumento Pilodyn nas faces norte e sul do tronco, na base e a 1,30 e 3,10 m do solo. Discos de madeira foram posteriormente coletados dos locais sondados e o DBM determinado de acordo com o método de imersão em água. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade Shapiro-Wilk seguido de análise de variância e análise de correlação de Pearson com α=0,05. Os valores de DBM da balsa diminuiu da base em direção ao topo da árvore, enquanto a profundidade de penetração do Pilodyn foi inversamente proporcional. A correlação entre a profundidade de penetração do Pilodyn e o DBM foi fraca na base do tronco (R2=0,46), mas forte (R2=0,72) nos pontos de 1,30 e 3,10 m. O método Pilodyn foi suficientemente confiável que permitiu o desenvolvimento de uma equação para a determinação indireta do DBM do pau-de-balsa considerando o valor da profundidade de penetração a 1,30 m como uma das variáveis.

Costs of semi-mechanized forest harvest of Tectona grandisL. F. in the brazilian Amazon / Custos da colheita florestal semimecanizada em plantio de Tectona grandisL. F. na Amazônia brasileira

The objective of this studywas to identify the harvesting system applied for Tectona grandisandits adaptationsto describe the harvesting activities, characterization of the machines used and costing. The costs raised in this work were divided by activity and cost component. The work resulted in the description of the forest felling, this being carried out using three chainsaws of the Stihl brand, model MS 660 with the chainsaw teams adjusted to the scheme (1+1), an operator and a helper. As an adaptation of the system, the extraction was performed from inside the field to the storage yard, and executed with a Massey Ferguson tractor, model MF 275,of medium size with high axle, 4x2 rear-wheel drive, 75 horsepower and torque of approximately 28 kgfm adapted with a winch and use of drag chain, a tractor driver and two assistants. Labor wasthe most expensivecost, representing 80.82% of the total harvest cost. Gross profit per hectare was R$ 15,525.00, of which 30.76% was consumed by operating costs, being labor the most significant. Selling raw logs, as it was performed in this work, significantly decreases the price of the cubic meter.

O objetivo deste estudofoi identificar o sistema de colheita aplicado para Tectona grandis, suas adaptações, descrever as atividades de colheita, caracterização das máquinas utilizadas e o levantamento de custos. Os custos levantados neste trabalho foram divididos por atividade e por componente de custo. O trabalho resultou na descrição do corte florestal, este sendo executado com o auxílio de três motosserras da marca Stihl, modelo MS 660 com as equipes de motosseristas ajustadas para o esquema (1+1) um operadore um ajudante. Como uma adaptação do sistema, a extração foi realizada de dentro do talhão até o pátio de estocagem, e foi realizada com um trator Massey Ferguson, modelo MF 275,de tamanho médio com eixo alto, tração traseira 4x2, potência de 75 cavalos e torque de aproximadamente de 28 kgfm adaptado com guincho e uso de corrente para arraste, um tratorista e dois rabicheiros. Amão de obrarepresentou omaior custo, 80,82% do custo total da colheita. O lucro bruto por hectare foi de R$ 15.525,00, sendo 30,76% deste, consumido por custos operacionais, do qual o mais significativo foi a mão de obra. A venda em toras brutas como foi neste trabalho diminui significativamente o preço do metro cúbico.

Costs of semi-mechanized forest harvest of Tectona grandisL. F. in the brazilian Amazon / Custos da colheita florestal semimecanizada em plantio de Tectona grandisL. F. na Amazônia brasileira

The objective of this studywas to identify the harvesting system applied for Tectona grandisandits adaptationsto describe the harvesting activities, characterization of the machines used and costing. The costs raised in this work were divided by activity and cost component. The work resulted in the description of the forest felling, this being carried out using three chainsaws of the Stihl brand, model MS 660 with the chainsaw teams adjusted to the scheme (1+1), an operator and a helper. As an adaptation of the system, the extraction was performed from inside the field to the storage yard, and executed with a Massey Ferguson tractor, model MF 275,of medium size with high axle, 4x2 rear-wheel drive, 75 horsepower and torque of approximately 28 kgfm adapted with a winch and use of drag chain, a tractor driver and two assistants. Labor wasthe most expensivecost, representing 80.82% of the total harvest cost. Gross profit per hectare was R$ 15,525.00, of which 30.76% was consumed by operating costs, being labor the most significant. Selling raw logs, as it was performed in this work, significantly decreases the price of the cubic meter.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudofoi identificar o sistema de colheita aplicado para Tectona grandis, suas adaptações, descrever as atividades de colheita, caracterização das máquinas utilizadas e o levantamento de custos. Os custos levantados neste trabalho foram divididos por atividade e por componente de custo. O trabalho resultou na descrição do corte florestal, este sendo executado com o auxílio de três motosserras da marca Stihl, modelo MS 660 com as equipes de motosseristas ajustadas para o esquema (1+1) um operadore um ajudante. Como uma adaptação do sistema, a extração foi realizada de dentro do talhão até o pátio de estocagem, e foi realizada com um trator Massey Ferguson, modelo MF 275,de tamanho médio com eixo alto, tração traseira 4x2, potência de 75 cavalos e torque de aproximadamente de 28 kgfm adaptado com guincho e uso de corrente para arraste, um tratorista e dois rabicheiros. Amão de obrarepresentou omaior custo, 80,82% do custo total da colheita. O lucro bruto por hectare foi de R$ 15.525,00, sendo 30,76% deste, consumido por custos operacionais, do qual o mais significativo foi a mão de obra. A venda em toras brutas como foi neste trabalho diminui significativamente o preço do metro cúbico.(AU)

Forestry performance of Bertholletia excels Humn. & Bonpl Lecythidaceae under different fertilizers after two years of planting / Desempenho silvicultural de Bertholletia excelsa Humn. & Bonpl Lecythidaceae sob diferentes adubações após dois anos de plantio

Bertholletia excels is a species is frequently used in reforestation due to its high degree of adaptability and its excellent initial growth. Thus, this work aimed to study the growth of B.excelsa according to different types and concentrations of fertilization, seeking to contribute to the silvicultural development of this species. For this purpose, seedlings of B. excelsa were planted in the Madre de Dios region on a property near the province of Puerto Maldonado in Peru. The seedlings were selected when they presented an average height of 22 cm for all treatments, being T1: Dolomite + SPT; T2: Dolomite + NPK; T3: Dolomite + SPT + Agricultural plaster; T4: Dolomite + NPK + Agricultural plaster, and T5: A control treatment without fertilization modifications. The experimental design was randomized blocks with five treatments and four replicates of six seedlings each. Once the ANOVA assumptions were met, the data were subjected to analysis of variance, with significant differences between the data, the means were compared using the Tukey test (p <0.05). Survival (%) was evaluated from the number of live individuals in two years of measurement. The treatment T4 presented great silvicultural potential, as the fertilization provided the development in height and diameter. Treatments T1 and T3 did not perform well when compared to the control, presenting the lowest growth rates in height and diameter, and the lowest survival rate. The control treatment did not differ statistically from T4, thus concluding that pre-plant fertilization of B. excelsa is not necessary.

A espécie Bertholletia excelsa é frequentemente utilizada em reflorestamentos pelo alto grau de adaptabilidade e seu ótimo crescimento inicial. Com isso, esse trabalho objetivou estudar o crescimento de B. excelsa de acordo com diferentes tipos e concentrações de adubação, buscando contribuir para o desenvolvimento silvicultural dessa espécie. Para isso, foram plantadas mudas de Bertholletia excelsa na região de Madre de Dios em uma propriedade próxima a província de Puerto Maldonadono Peru. As mudas foram selecionadas quando apresentaram altura média de 22 cm para todos os tratamentos, sendo T1: Dolomita + SPT; T2: Dolomita + NPK; T3: Dolomita + SPT + Gesso agrícola; T4: Dolomita + NPK + Gesso agrícola e o tratamento controle sem modificações por adubação. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições de 6 plântulas cada. Uma vez atendidos os pressupostos da ANOVA, os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, havendo diferenças significativas entre os dados, as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey (p <0,05). A sobrevivência (%) foi avaliada a partir do número de indivíduos vivos em dois anos de medição. O tratamento T4 apresentou grande potencial silvicultural pelo que a adubação proporcionou ao desenvolvimento em altura e em diâmetro. Os tratamentos T1 e T3 não obtiveram um bom desempenho quando comparado ao controle, apresentando as menores taxas de crescimento em altura e em diâmetro, e as menores taxa de sobrevivência. O tratamento controle obteve um bom resultado não diferindo estatisticamente de T4, assim concluindo que não é necessário a adubação pré-plantiode B.excelsa.

Host status of eucalypt species to Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita

ABSTRACT Plant parasitic nematodes are major threats to Brazilian and world agriculture. Among them, Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita stand out as major pests for several crops, including corn, cotton, soybean among others, which can be components of integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems (ICLFs). In this context, information about the host status of eucalypts (Corymbia spp. and Eucalyptus spp.) to plant parasitic nematodes becomes more relevant in Brazil, due to the use of eucalypts in ICLFs. If tree components used on this system increase the population density of P. brachyurus and M. incognita, it is possible that these pathogens could damage shorter-cycle crops. Since information about the host status of eucalypts to plant parasitic nematodes is scarce, this study evaluated the host status of some eucalypt species to P. brachyurus and M. incognita. Two greenhouse trials were done to evaluate the reproduction of P. brachyurus and one to M. incognita, using some of the most cultivated species and hybrids of eucalypts in Brazil. The population growth of P. brachyurus increased on Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus dunnii × Eucalyptus urophylla, and E. grandis × E. urophylla after ~90 days of inoculation. Conversely, despite M. incognita reproducing well in the control plants, no individuals were recovered from C. citriodora, E. urophylla and E. grandis × E. urophylla, which were classified as resistant plants. Based on both obtained and available data, M. incognita poses no threat to eucalypt species today. However, P. brachyurus is suggested to be a threat to eucalypts.

Host status of eucalypt species to Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita

Plant parasitic nematodes are major threats to Brazilian and world agriculture. Among them, Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita stand out as major pests for several crops, including corn, cotton, soybean among others, which can be components of integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems (ICLFs). In this context, information about the host status of eucalypts (Corymbia spp. and Eucalyptus spp.) to plant parasitic nematodes becomes more relevant in Brazil, due to the use of eucalypts in ICLFs. If tree components used on this system increase the population density of P. brachyurus and M. incognita, it is possible that these pathogens could damage shorter-cycle crops. Since information about the host status of eucalypts to plant parasitic nematodes is scarce, this study evaluated the host status of some eucalypt species to P. brachyurus and M. incognita. Two greenhouse trials were done to evaluate the reproduction of P. brachyurus and one to M. incognita, using some of the most cultivated species and hybrids of eucalypts in Brazil. The population growth of P. brachyurus increased on Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus dunnii × Eucalyptus urophylla, and E. grandis × E. urophylla after ~90 days of inoculation. Conversely, despite M. incognita reproducing well in the control plants, no individuals were recovered from C. citriodora, E. urophylla and E. grandis × E. urophylla, which were classified as resistant plants. Based on both obtained and available data, M. incognita poses no threat to eucalypt species today. However, P. brachyurus is suggested to be a threat to eucalypts.

Agricultural activities and threat to fauna in Brazil: an analysis of the Red Book of Endangered Brazilian Fauna

Abstract The recent edition of the Red Book of Endangered Brazilian Fauna brings 1,173 threatened species, 86% of them in terrestrial or freshwater environments. For these species, the main threat vector is agricultural activities that affect 519 species (51%). This information brought by the Red Book is examined in-depth and its consistency is discussed in search of an objective view on the impacts of agriculture, its importance, how they affect the different groups of animals, the different biomes of the country, and the different types of habitats continental. Birds, fish, and invertebrates are the groups with the highest number of species threatened by agricultural activity, accounting for more than 70% of the species. Habitat loss is by far the biggest impact caused by the activity, affecting almost 90% of the species. However, there is a difference between the impact of agriculture and livestock. The work seeks to understand why livestock threatens a smaller number of species, although pastures occupy more than twice the area occupied by crops and forestry. The work brings an objective debate on the relationship between agricultural activities and the conservation of wild fauna in Brazil, without falling into the trap of the useless demonization of human activities, highlighting, instead, the need to define and implement strategies for the conservation of biodiversity in the midst the land use matrix itself, complementary to the conservation units, based on the best available information on the vulnerability of fauna to the impacts of this vector.

Agricultural activities and threat to fauna in Brazil: an analysis of the Red Book of Endangered Brazilian Fauna

Abstract The recent edition of the Red Book of Endangered Brazilian Fauna brings 1,173 threatened species, 86% of them in terrestrial or freshwater environments. For these species, the main threat vector is agricultural activities that affect 519 species (51%). This information brought by the Red Book is examined in-depth and its consistency is discussed in search of an objective view on the impacts of agriculture, its importance, how they affect the different groups of animals, the different biomes of the country, and the different types of habitats continental. Birds, fish, and invertebrates are the groups with the highest number of species threatened by agricultural activity, accounting for more than 70% of the species. Habitat loss is by far the biggest impact caused by the activity, affecting almost 90% of the species. However, there is a difference between the impact of agriculture and livestock. The work seeks to understand why livestock threatens a smaller number of species, although pastures occupy more than twice the area occupied by crops and forestry. The work brings an objective debate on the relationship between agricultural activities and the conservation of wild fauna in Brazil, without falling into the trap of the useless demonization of human activities, highlighting, instead, the need to define and implement strategies for the conservation of biodiversity in the midst the land use matrix itself, complementary to the conservation units, based on the best available information on the vulnerability of fauna to the impacts of this vector.

Short-term effect of a crop-livestock-forestry system on soil, water and nutrient loss in the Cerrado-Amazon ecotone / Efeito da integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta em fase inicial sobre as perdas de solo, água e nutrientes no ecótono Cerrado-Amazônia

Soil, water, and nutrient loss by water erosion are among the main factors leading to land degradation, decreasing soil productivity and the provision of ecosystem services. The Cerrado-Amazon ecotone in western Brazil has suffered rapid land-use cover changes with impacts on soil erosion and land degradation. Despite the importance of the region for Brazilian agriculture and environmental conservation, studies on soil, water, and nutrient loss are still scarce. We tested integrated crop-livestockforestry (ICLF) as a sustainable agriculture management system for the Cerrado-Amazon ecotone region. A field experiment was established in the north of Mato Grosso state to quantify total soil, water, carbon and nitrogen loss during the rainy season in 2012-2013 in plots of integrated crop-forestry (ICF), pasture (PAST), eucalyptus plantation (EUC), no-tillage crop succession (CS) and bare soil (BS). Total soil, water, carbon and nitrogen losses in BS were, on average, 96.7% higher than in ICF, EUC, PAST, and CS. ICF had significantly lower water loss than CS, EUC and PAST. Total loss of carbon (4.3 - 428.2 kg ha-1) and nitrogen (0.3 - 29.2 kg ha-1) differed significantly among treatments. The production systems with tree components (EUC and ICF) and PAST showed reduced soil and nutrients loss compared to CS. Our results demonstrated that ICLF can avoid soil quality loss and thus improve agriculture sustainability in the Cerrado-Amazon ecotone.(AU)

A erosão hídrica é um dos principais fatores da degradação dos solos, impactando seu potencial produtivo e capacidade de provisão de serviços ecossistêmicos. O ecótono Cerrado-Amazônia, no norte de Mato Grosso, Brasil, tem sofrido intensas modificações em seu uso e cobertura com impacto na erosão e degradação do solo. Apesar da importância ambiental e agropecuária da região, estudos sobre as perdas de água, solo e nutrientes são escassos. Neste trabalho, testamos a utilidade da integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta (ICLF) para a produção agrícola sustentável no ecótono Cerrado-Amazônia. Foi implantado um experimento de campo no norte de Mato Grosso para quantificar as perdas de solo, água, carbono e nitrogênio durante o período chuvoso de 2012-2013 em parcelas de integração lavoura-floresta (ICF), pastagem (PAST), plantação de eucalipto (EUC), plantio direto com sucessão de culturas (CS) e solo descoberto (BS). As perdas totais de água, solo, carbono e nitrogênio foram, em média, 96,7% maiores em BS, quando comparadas a ICF, EUC, PAST e CS. As perdas de água e solo foram significativamente menores na ICF comparado a CS. As perdas totais de carbono (4.3 - 428.2 kg ha-1) e nitrogênio (1.05 - 10.4 kg ha-1) diferiram significativamente. Os sistemas com um componente arbóreo (EUC e ICF) e PAST tiveram menores perdas de solo e nutrientes em comparação com CS. Nossos resultados demonstraram que ICLF pode evitar a perda de qualidade de solo, melhorando a sustentabilidade da agricultura no ecótono Cerrado-Amazônia.(AU)