Identification and analysis of the TALE transcription factor family in radish / 生物工程学报

Three-amino acid loop extension (TALE) transcription factors play important roles in plant growth and cell differentiation. There are plenty of studies on TALE transcription factors in several model plants, but not in radish (Raphanus sativas). A genome-wide bioinformatics analysis identified 33 TALE family genes in the Xiang-Ya-Bai (XYB) radish, These genes, are distributed on nine chromosomes and all contain 4-6 exons. The 33 TALE genes in radish showed a co-linearity relationship with the 17 homologous genes in Arabidopsis thaliana. Moreover, a large number of stress response cis-elements were found in the promoter regions of these genes. Expression analysis showed that four genes in the BELL subfamily were highly expressed in roots, and two genes in the KNOX subfamily were highly expressed in shoots of bolting plants and callus. All radish TALE genes contain sequences encoding the conserved HOX domain, except for the gene RSA10037940, which is homologous to Arabidopsis KNATM. The deduced 3D structures of the TALE proteins irrespective of subtypes are highly similar. All the encoded proteins were weakly acidic and hydrophilic. The radish TALE gene family is relatively evolutionarily conserved, which was consistent with results from Arabidopsis, but quite different from that of rice. This study provides important clues for studying the biological functions of TALE transcription factors in radish.

Weed management in glyphosate-resistant maize / Manejo de plantas daninhas em milho resistente ao glifosato

The application of glyphosate associated with other herbicides is an important alternative for weed control in maize, to increase control spectrum and to minimize problems with resistance and tolerance from some species to the product. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficacy, selectivity and effects on the grain yield components of glyphosate-resistant maize as a function of its application, associated or not with other pre- and postemergence herbicides. The design used was randomized blocks with four replications. Treatments consisted in the use of glyphosate combined with the herbicides: atrazine, [atrazine + simazine], [atrazine + oil], [atrazine + S-metolachlor], applied pre- and/or postemergence and [nicosulfuron + mesotrione] only postemergence, plus two controls, one weeded and one infested. The evaluated variables were maize phytotoxicity, weed control, ear insertion height, number of rows per ear, number of grains per row, one thousand grain mass and grain yield. Herbicide treatments caused low phytotoxicity to maize, less than 6%; control greater than 88, 95 and 95% for alexandergrass, turnip and sunflower, respectively, and did not affect grain yield components. The tested herbicides are selective to the hybrid Forseed 2A521 PW and effective in weed control. Weed control with weeding or herbicide increased maize Forseed 2A521 PW yield by 43%. The association of glyphosate with pre- or postemergence herbicides increased maize grain yield by approximately 14%.(AU)

O uso de glifosato associado com outros herbicidas torna-se uma alternativa importante para o manejo de plantas daninhas infestantes do milho, pois ele aumenta o espectro de controle, minimiza problemas com resistência e tolerância de plantas daninhas ao herbicida. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a eficiência, a seletividade e os efeitos nos componentes de rendimento de grãos do milho resistente ao glifosato pelo uso dessa substância associada ou não a outros herbicidas aplicados em pré- e pós-emergência. O experimento foi instalado em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatros repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram na utilização do glifosato em combinação com os herbicidas: atrazina, [atrazina + simazina], [atrazina + óleo], [atrazina + S-metolacloro], aplicados em pré- e/ou pós-emergência e o [nicosulfuron + mesotriona] somente em pós-emergência, além das testemunhas capinada e infestada. Avaliaram-se as variáveis: fitotoxicidade ao milho, controle de plantas daninhas, altura de inserção de espigas, número de fileiras e de grãos por espiga, peso de mil grãos e a produtividade de grãos. Os herbicidas ocasionaram baixa fitotoxicidade ao milho, inferior a 6%, controle superior a 88, 95 e 95% para papuã, nabo e girassol, respectivamente, e não influenciaram negativamente nos componentes relacionados ao rendimento de grãos da cultura. Os herbicidas testados são seletivos ao híbrido Forseed 2A521 PW e efetivos no controle de papuã, nabo e girassol. O manejo das plantas daninhas com capina ou herbicidas proporcionou aumento de cerca de 43% na produtividade de grãos do híbrido de milho Forseed 2A521 PW. O uso de glifosato em mistura de tanque com herbicidas aplicados em pré- ou pós-emergência incrementou, aproximadamente, 14% a produtividade de grãos de milho.(AU)

Allelopathic effect of aqueous extracts of different organs of three sunflower cultivars on germination of radish / Efeito alelopático de extratos aquosos de diferentes órgãos de três cultivares de girassol sobre a germinação de nabo

This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic potential of aqueous extracts of different organs of three sunflower cultivars on the germination and initial development of radish. The study was conducted in a Laboratory of Plant Physiology of the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. The design was completely randomized in a threefactor scheme with four replications. The first factor consisted of three sunflower cultivars: Olisun 3, Olisun 5, and Aguará 6. The second factor consisted of different organs: leaves, stems, and roots. The third factor consisted of the extracts concentrations: 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%. The experimental unit (EU) used was gearboxes with two sheets of germitest paper that were moistened with the extracts. The EUs were placed in BOD germination chamber at 25 °C. Daily count of germinated seeds was performed. The radicle length and hypocotyl were measured on the 10th day. The variables analyzed included germination (G); germination speed index (GSI); radicle length (RL); and hypocotyl length (HL). Sunflowers have allelopathic potential on the radish. The extract concentration of 75% of all organs and cultivars were sufficient to significantly reduce the variables. The allelopathic activity differs between organs (leaves, stems, and roots) and sunflower cultivars. The amount of allelopathic effects vary in the order of root, stem, and then leaf. Extracts from the roots showed the greatest allelopathic effect on germination and initial development on the radish; however, this depends on the cultivar used. Field studies should be performed to verify such allelopathic activities.

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o potencial alelopático de extratos aquosos de diferentes órgãos de três cultivares de girassol sobre a germinação e o desenvolvimento inicial de rabanete. O estudo foi realizado em Laboratório de Fisiologia Vegetal da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil. O projeto foi inteiramente casualizado, em um esquema trifatorial, com quatro repetições. O primeiro fator consistiu de três cultivares de girassol: Olisun 3, Olisun 5, e Aguará 6. O segundo fator consistiu de diferentes órgãos: folhas, caules e raízes. O terceiro fator consistia nas concentrações dos extratos: 0, 25, 50, 75, e 100%. A unidade experimental (UE) utilizada foi caixas do tipo gerbox, com duas folhas de papel germitest na base, que foram umedecidas com os extratos. As EUs foram colocadas em câmara de germinação BOD a 25 °C. Diariamente após semeadura realizou-se a contagem diária de sementes germinadas. O comprimento da raiz e do hipocótilo das plântulas foram medidas no décimo dia. As variáveis analisadas foram: germinação (G); índice de velocidade de germinação (IVG); comprimento radicular (CR); e comprimento de hipocótilo (CH). Girassóis apresentam potencial alelopático sobre o nabo. A concentração do extrato de 75% de todos os órgãos e cultivares de girassóis foram suficientes para reduzir significativamente as variáveis, em comparação com a testemunha. A atividade alelopática difere entre órgãos (folhas, caules e raízes) e cultivares de girassol. A quantidade de efeitos alelopáticos varia na ordem de raiz, caule, folha. Extratos das raízes apresentam maior efeito alelopático na germinação e desenvolvimento inicial sobre o nabo; no entanto, isso depende da cultivar usada. Estudos a campo devem ser realizados para verificar tais atividades alelopáticas.

Biofumigation Studies by Using Raphanus sativus and Eruca sativa as a Winter Cycle Crops to Control Root-knot Nematodes

ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted to search the efficacy of radish (Raphanus sativus) and arugula (Eruca sativa) for the control of Meloidogyne arenaria in the commercial tomato growing greenhouse. R. sativus and E. sativa were used as winter cycle crops and lettuce as a susceptible crop and 4 months after sowing, host level of the treatment plants was evaluated. All parts of R. sativus and E. sativa were incorporated except lettuce was covered with transparent polyethylene film for 4 weeks. R. sativus and E. sativa had not any root galls, and these plants caused reducing number of juveniles in the soil, in contrast to control and lettuce plots before growing tomato. Gall index and egg masses were significantly decreased on tomatoes in plots of applied biofumigation with E. sativa and R. sativus. It was concluded that growing R. sativus and E. sativa as a winter cycle plants before susceptible plants would be helpful to reduce the damage of root-knot nematode M. arenaria and increased crop yields.

Ameliorating effects of Raphanus sativus leaves on sodium arsenite-induced perturbation of blood indices in Swiss albino mice

Objective: To evaluate the ameliorating effects of Raphanus sativus leaves (RSL) against sodium arsenite(Sa)-induced adverse effects through mice experiments. Methods: Swiss albino mice were divided into four equal groups: control, Sa, RSL, RSL + Sa. Sa (10 mg/kg body weight/day), and powder form of RSL (50 mg/kg body weight/day) were provided as food supplement orallty. Blood indices were measured using commercially available kits through colorimetric methods. Results: It was observed that lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase,and aspartate aminotransferase activities were significantly(P<0.05) higher in Sa-treated mice than those in the control group.RSL significantly reduced Sa-induced elevation of the activities of these enzymes in serum significantly (P < 0.05). Serum butyrylcholinesterase activity and high density lipoproteins cholesterol levels in Sa-treated mice were significantly (P < 0.05) lower than the control group, and the food supplementation of RSL could significantly(P<0.05)prevent the reduction of Sa-mediated serum butyryl cholinesterase activity and high density lipoproteins cholesterol levels.RSL could also reduce the Sa-induced elevation of serum urea level significantly(P<0.05). Conclusions: Results of this study suggest the protective or ameliorating effects of RSL on Sa-induced perturbation of blood indices are related to the hepatic,cardiovascular and kidney dysfunction.Therefore,RSL may be useful to reduce arsenic toxicity in human in the future.

Tetrazolium test to evaluate the viability of oil radish seeds / Teste de tetrazólio para avaliação da viabilidade de sementes de nabo forrageiro

The use of tetrazolium test is important in the evaluation of seeds lot quality and it has been adopted for vigor and viability identification for several species. The interest on the production of oil radish is increasing since the seeds were considered a good source of oil for biofuel production. The development of the tetrazolium test methodology for seeds of this species can improve the seed quality control process, and additionally will provide information for the characterization of remaining seeds (dead or dormant) in the germination tests. To verify the ideal conditions to tetrazolium test was conducted two experiments. At the first, oil radish seeds cultivar CATI AL-1000, lots from 2001 and 2006 were submitted to imbibition between paper in water for 6 hours. After the longitudinal cut in the longest direction, the seeds were immersed in the tetrazolium solution at the concentrations of 0,075%, 0,5% and 1% at 25°C for 3h, 12h and 18h. In the second experiment, oil radish seeds cultivar CATI AL-1000 lot from 2005 and IPR 116 cultivar, lots from 2004 and 2005 were immersed in the concentrations of ,1%; 0,2%; 0,3% and 0,4% of tetrazolium solution for 12 hours at a 25°C, 30°C, 35°C and 40°C. At the first experiment was observed the necessity of test intermediate concentrations between 0,075% and 0,5%, since with 0,075% the seeds stained weakly and with 0,5% the test results, were overestimated. In the second experiment was observed that the 0,3% concentration at 30°C can be recommended for the utilization of tetrazolium test to evaluation of oil radish seeds viability.

A utilização do teste de tetrazólio é importante na avaliação da qualidade de lotes de sementes e vem sendo adotado para várias espécies na identificação do vigor e viabilidade. A adequação da metodologia do teste de tetrazólio para sementes de nabo forrageiro, espécie que vem se destacando como fonte de óleo para produção de biocombustíveis, poderia melhorar o processo de controle de qualidade. Além disso, a utilização do teste poderá fornecer subsídios para identificação de sementes remanescentes (mortas e dormentes) nos testes de germinação. Para verificar as condições ideais para a realização do teste de tetrazólio, em um 1º experimento as sementes de nabo forrageiro da cultivar CATI AL-1000, lotes de 2001 e 2006, foram submetidas à embebição entre papel em água por 6 horas. Após corte longitudinal no maior sentido as sementes foram imersas nas concentrações de 0,075%; 0,5% e 1,0% de solução de tetrazólio a 25ºC por 3 h, 12 h e 18 horas. Em um 2º experimento sementes de nabo forrageiro da cultivar CATI AL-1000, lote de 2005 e cultivar IPR 116 lotes de 2004 e 2005, foram imersas nas concentrações de 0,1%; 0,2%; 0,3% e 0,4% de solução de tetrazólio a 25°C, 30°C, 35°C e 40°C por 12 horas. Pelo 1º experimento foram observados a necessidade de testar concentrações intermediárias entre 0,075% e 0,5%, visto que, com 0,075% as sementes coloriram fracamente e com 0,5% os resultados do teste foram superestimados. No 2º experimento observou-se que a concentração 0,3% a 30°C pode ser recomendada para utilização no teste de tetrazólio para avaliação da viabilidade de sementes de nabo forrageiro.

Toxomerus duplicatus Wiedemann, 1830 (Diptera: Syrphidae) preying on Microtheca spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) larvae / Toxomerus duplicatus Wiedemann, 1830 (Diptera: Syrphidae) predando larvas de Microtheca spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Microtheca spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) are insect pests primarily related to Brassicaceae crops. In the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), southern Brazil, they are found on forage turnip, Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiferus Metzg., which is commonly grown during fall/winter seasons. This work reports the predation of Microtheca spp. larvae by Toxomerus duplicatus Wiedemann, 1830 (Diptera: Syrphidae) larvae, on forage turnip crop, in Santa Maria, RS. This register provides new information about Microtheca spp. natural enemies in Brazil, which might be a new option for integrate pest management of these species.

Microtheca spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) são insetos-praga relacionados principalmente às culturas da família Brassicaceae. No Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (RS), no sul do Brasil, são encontrados no nabo forrageiro, Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiferus Metzg, comumente cultivado no outono/inverno. Este trabalho relata a predação de larvas de Microtheca spp. por larvas de Toxomerus duplicatus Wiedemann, 1830 (Diptera: Syrphidae), em nabo forrageiro, em Santa Maria, RS. Este registro oferece nova informação sobre os inimigos naturais de Microtheca spp. no Brasil os quais podem ser uma nova opção para o manejo integrado dessas espécies.

Planejamentos experimentais em nabo forrageiro semeado a lanço e em linha / Experimental designs in turnip sown to haul and in line

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o tamanho ótimo de parcela para avaliar a massa verde de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.), em experimentos com semeaduras a lanço e em linha, em cenários formados por combinações de números de tratamentos, de números de repetições e de níveis de precisão. Foi realizado um ensaio de uniformidade com semeadura a lanço e outro com semeadura em linha. Em cada ensaio foi pesada a massa verde em 288 unidades experimentais básicas (UEB) de 1,00 m × 0,50 m (0,50 m2). Foi determinado o índice de heterogeneidade do solo de Smith (1938) e determinado o tamanho ótimo de parcela por meio do método de Hatheway (1961). Para avaliar a massa verde de nabo forrageiro, com mesma precisão, o tamanho ótimo de parcela em experimentos com semeadura a lanço é maior que para experimentos com semeadura em linha. Em experimentos no delineamento blocos ao acaso, com 5 a 20 tratamentos e com 4 repetições, parcelas de 5 UEB de 0,50 m2 (2,50 m2), possibilitam identificar diferenças significativas entre tratamentos, a 5% de probabilidade, de 30% e 20% da média geral do experimento, respectivamente, para o sistemas de semeadura a lanço e em linha.

The objective of this research was to determine the optimum plot size to evaluate the fresh weight of turnip (Raphanus sativus L.), in experiments with sowing to haul and in line, in scenarios formed by combinations of numbers of treatments, number of repetitions and levels of precision. Was carried out uniformity assay with sowing to haul and in line. In each assay was weighed the fresh weight in 288 basic experimental units of 1.00 m × 0.50 m (0.50 m2). It was determined soil heterogeneity index of Smith (1938) and determined the optimum plot size by the method of Hatheway (1961). To evaluate the fresh weight of turnip, with same precision, the optimum plot size in experiments with sowing to haul is greater that for experiments with sowing in line. In experiments on randomized complete block, with 5 to 20 treatments and 4 repetitions, plots of 5 UEB of 0.50 m2 (2.50 m2), possible to identify significant differences between treatments, at 5% probability, of 30% and 20% of the average experiment, respectively, seeding systems for to haul and in line.

Tamanho de amostra para a estimação da média de caracteres morfológicos e produtivos de nabo forrageiro / Sample size to estimate the average of morphological and productive traits of turnip

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o tamanho de amostra (número de plantas) para a estimação da média de caracteres morfológicos e produtivos de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.). Em um experimento a campo, foram selecionadas, aleatoriamente, 300 plantas e mensurados os caracteres morfológicos (estatura de planta e número de folhas aos 21, 35, 48, 55, 62, 70, 77 e 91 dias após a semeadura) e os produtivos (massas verde e seca, de raízes, de caule, de folhas e total aos 91 dias após a semeadura). Foram calculadas medidas de tendência central e de variabilidade, verificada a normalidade e calculado o tamanho de amostra. Para estimar a média, com mesma precisão, o tamanho de amostra dos caracteres produtivos é maior que dos morfológicos. Para os caracteres morfológicos e produtivos estudados, 231 plantas são suficientes para um erro de estimação máximo de 10% da média estimada, com grau de confiança de 95%.

The aim of this research was to determine the sample size to estimate the average of morphological and productive traits of turnip (Raphanus sativus L.). In a experiment, 300 plants were randomly selected and measured for morphological traits (plant height and number of leaf at 21, 35, 48, 55, 62, 70, 77 and 91 days after sowing) and productive (fresh and dry matter of roots, stem, leaf and total of 91 days after sowing). Measures of central tendency and variability were calculated, normality was checked and the sample size was calculated. The sample size of productive traits is greater than morphological to estimate average and it has the same precision. For the morphological and productive traits studied 231 plants are enough to predict the average, with an estimation error maximum of 10% of estimated average, with a degree confidence of 95%.

Análise de crescimento de plantas de rabanete submetidas a doses de adubação nitrogenada / Growth analysis of radish plants subjected to doses of nitrogen

O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, na Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Campus Capão do Leão, RS, com o objetivo avaliar comparativamente o crescimento de plantas de rabanete Comprido de Ponta Branca submetido a diferentes doses de nitrogênio (0,15 e 30 kg ha-1 de N). As plantas foram coletadas a intervalos regulares de três dias a partir dos 13 dias após a semeadura até o final do ciclo da cultura. Determinaram-se a massa seca total, taxa de produção de matéria seca, taxa de crescimento relativo, taxa assimilatória líquida, índice de área foliar, taxa de crescimento relativo de área foliar, razões de área foliar e massa foliar e a área foliar específica. O tratamento de 15 kg ha-1 de N proporcionou melhores características de crescimento e maior acúmulo de matéria seca quando comparada aos demais tratamentos.

The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Campus Capão do Leão, RS. In order to evaluate comparatively the growth of radish plants Comprido de Ponta Branca under different nitrogen levels (0, 15 e 30 kg ha-1 de N). Plants were collected at regular intervals of three days, from 13 days after sowing until the end of the crop cycle. The total dry matter production, dry matter production rate, relative growth rate, net assimilation rate, leaf area index, relative growth rate of leaf area, leaf area ratio, leaf mass and specific leaf area were determined. The treatment of 15 kg ha-1 de N provided better growth characteristics and higher dry matter accumulation when compared to other treatments.

Desempenho agronômico da cultura do nabo forrageiro influenciado pelos resíduos de plantas de girassol / Oil radish development agronomic affected by sunflower plants residues

O objetivo foi o de avaliar a emergência das plântulas, o crescimento das plantas, bem como a produtividade e a qualidade das sementes produzidas de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.) influenciados pelos resíduos de plantas de girassol (Helianthus annus). Para isto, o delineamento experimental adotado foi o de blocos casualizados em parcelas subdivididas com quatro repetições. As parcelas foram representadas por área com e sem resíduos de plantas de girassol e, as subparcelas, por seis épocas de coleta (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 e 120 dias após a semeadura - DAS). Os resíduos de plantas de girassol não interferiram no estabelecimento das plântulas de nabo forrageiro, reduziram a produção de sementes por planta e favoreceram o vigor das sementes produzidas. Após 40 DAS, houve prejuízo ao desenvolvimento das plantas, à eficiência de translocação dos fotoassimilados e ao acúmulo de nutrientes de plantas de nabo forrageiro provenientes de área com resíduos de girassol.

The aim was to evaluate the seedling emergence, plant growth, seed yield and seed quality of oil radish (Raphanus sativus L.) influenced by the sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) plants residues. The experiment was randomized in split plot complete block with four replications. The plots were represented by the area with and without sunflower plants residues and the subplots, by the six sampling times (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 days after sowing - DAS). The sunflower plants residues did not affect seedling establishment in oilseed radish, reduced the seed yield per plant and favored the seed vigour. After 40 DAS, there was damage to the plant development, the efficiency of translocation of assimilates and nutrients accumulation in oil radish plants from area with sunflower residues.

Relações lineares entre caracteres de nabo forrageiro e de tremoço branco / Linear relations among characters of forage turnips and of white lupine

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as relações entre caracteres de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.) e de tremoço branco (Lupinus albus L.), e identificar caracteres para a seleção indireta. Foi conduzido um experimento com nabo forrageiro e outro com tremoço branco, em Santa Maria, Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (latitude 29°42'S, longitude 53°49'W e 95m de altitude). Na colheita, foram mensurados a altura de planta, o diâmetro de caule, o número de folhas e as massas verde e seca de parte aérea em 300 plantas de nabo forrageiro e a altura de planta, o diâmetro de caule, o número de vagens e as massas verde e seca de parte aérea em 400 plantas de tremoço branco. Foi investigada a relação entre os caracteres por meio de diagramas de dispersão e análises de correlação e de trilha. Na cultura de nabo forrageiro, o diâmetro de caule tem relação linear positiva com as massas verde e seca e pode ser utilizado para seleção indireta. Na cultura de tremoço branco, o número de vagens por planta tem relação linear positiva com as massas verde e seca e pode ser utilizado para seleção indireta.

The objective of this paper was to evaluate the relationships among characters in forage turnips (Raphanus sativus L.) and white lupine (Lupinus albus L.), and identify character for indirect selection. An experiment was conducted with forage turnips and another with white lupine, in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil (latitude 29°42'S, longitude 53°49'W and 95m altitude). At harvest, were measured plant height, stem diameter, leaf number and fresh and dry masses of shoots in 300 plants of forage turnips and plant height, stem diameter, number of pods and the fresh and dry masses of shoots in 400 plants of white lupine. It was studied the relationship among the traits by scatter plots, correlation and path analysis. In the culture of forage turnips the stem diameter has a positive linear relationship with the fresh and dry masses of shoots and can be used for indirect selection. In the culture of white lupine the number of pods has a positive linear relationship with the fresh and dry masses of shoots and can be used for indirect selection.

Chemical composition and fermentation characteristics of elephant grass silage with biodiesel industry co-products / Composição química e características fermentativas de silagens de capim elefante contendo coprodutos da indústria do biodiesel

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of three concentrations (3, 6, and 9%) of forage turnip (Raphanus sativus) and physic nut (Jatropha curcas) cakes on dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, lignin, acid detergent insoluble nitrogen neutral detergent insoluble nitrogen contents, in vitro dry matter digestibility, pH values and concentrations of N-NH3 in elephant grass silages. It was used an entirely randomized design in factorial arrangement [(2×3)+1]. Experimental PVC silos were used and ensiled material was kept for 62 days. The addition of cakes increased the dry matter contents (P<0.05). The fibrous fractions were reduced (P<0.05) with the inclusion of cakes during the grass ensilage and the CP contents increased (P<0.05). The forage turnip cake provided the same pH and N-NH3 values in ideal levels and the physic nut, added to 9%, increased those values (P<0.05). IVDMD was reduced (P<0.05) when the cakes were added. These co-products can be used in small amounts for elephant grass ensilage in order to provide improvement in chemical and fermentation characteristics of the silages. Nevertheless, physic nut cake shows limitations for its use in animal feeding due to the presence of toxic compounds, making necessary studies for their identification and elimination.

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da adição de três concentrações (3, 6, e 9%) das tortas de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus) e de pinhão manso (Jatropha curcas) sobre os teores de matéria seca, proteína bruta, extrato etéreo, fibra em detergente neutro, fibra em detergente ácido, lignina, nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente ácido, nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente neutro, digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca, valores de pH e concentrações de N-NH3 em silagens de capim-elefante. Utilizou-se delineamento inteiramente casualizado em arranjo fatorial [(2×3)+1]. Foram utilizados silos experimentais de PVC e o material ensilado permaneceu por 62 dias. A adição das tortas proporcionou aumento nos teores de matéria seca (P<0,05). As frações fibrosas foram diminuídas (P<0,05) com a inclusão das tortas no momento da ensilagem do capim e os teores de PB aumentados (P<0,05). A torta de nabo forrageiro proporcionou a manutenção dos valores de pH e de N-NH3 em níveis ideais e a de pinhão manso, adicionada a 9%, elevou esses valores (P<0,05). A DIVMS foi diminuída (P<0,05) quando as tortas foram adicionadas. As tortas de nabo forrageiro e pinhão manso podem ser utilizadas em pequenas quantidades na ensilagem do capim-elefante por melhorarem as características químicas e fermentativas das silagens. Contudo, a torta de pinhão manso apresenta limitações para alimentação animal, pois apresenta compostos tóxicos, sendo necessários estudos para sua identificação e eliminação.

Tamanho de amostra para a estimação da média de duração dos períodos larval, pupal e larval mais pupal de Microtheca spp. por bootstrap / Sample size for estimating the average duration of larval, pupal and larval stage plus pupal periods in Microtheca spp. by bootstrap

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o tamanho de amostra (número de insetos) para a estimação da média de duração dos períodos larval, pupal e larval + pupal de Microtheca ochroloma e de Microtheca semilaevis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Foram coletados adultos dessas espécies em uma área experimental de 0,25ha de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.) e foi estabelecida uma criação em laboratório (temperatura de 25±2°C, umidade relativa de 60±10 por cento e fotoperíodo de 12 horas). Após, foram mensurados os períodos larval, pupal e larval + pupal, em dias, de 119 e 81 insetos, respectivamente, de M. ochroloma e de M. semilaevis. Foram calculadas medidas de tendência central e de variabilidade. Foi determinado o tamanho de amostra por meio de bootstrap, com reposição de 10.000 amostras. Para a estimação da média dos períodos larval, pupal e larval + pupal, com intervalo de confiança de bootstrap de 95 por cento de um dia, 42 e 35 insetos são suficientes, respectivamente, para M. ochroloma e M. semilaevis.

The objective of this research was to determine the sample size (number of insects) to estimate the average duration for larval, pupal and larval + pupal periods for M. ochroloma and M. semilaevis. Adults of both species were collected at a 0.25ha experimental area of forage turnip (Raphanus sativus L.) and for laboratory rearing (temperature 25±2°C, relative humidity 60±10 percent and photoperíod 12 hours). Afterwards larval, pupal and larval + pupal periods were measured, in days, of 119 and 81 insects, respectively, M. ochroloma and M. semilaevis. It was calculated measures of central tendency and variability and determined the sample size using bootstrap with replacement of 10000 samples. For estimating the average larval, pupal and larval + pupal periods, with amplitude of bootstrap confidence interval of 95 percent, equal a day, 42 and 35 insects are sufficient, respectively for both M. ochroloma and M. semilaevis.

Effects of White Radish (Raphanus sativus) Enzyme Extract on Hepatotoxicity

Raphanus sativus (Cruciferaceae), commonly known as radish is widely available throughout the world. From antiquity it has been used in folk medicine as a natural drug against many toxicants. The present study was designed to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of radish (Raphanus sativus) enzyme extract (REE) in vitro and in vivo test. The IC50 values of REE in human liver derived HepG2 cells was over 5,000 microg/ml in tested maximum concentration. The effect of REE to protect tacrine-induced cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells was evaluated by MTT assay. REE showed their hepatoprotective activities on tacrine-induced cytotoxicity and the EC50 value was 1,250 microg/ml. Silymarin, an antihepatotoxic agent used as a positive control exhibited 59.7% hepatoprotective activitiy at 100 microg/ml. Moreover, we tested the effect of REE on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver toxicity in rats. REE at dose of 50 and 100 mg/kg and silymarin at dose of 50 mg/kg were orally administered to CCl4-treated rats. The results showed that REE and silymarin significantly reduced the elevated levels of serum enzyme markers induced by CCl4. The biochemical data were supported by evaluation with liver histopathology. These findings suggest that REE, can significantly diminish hepatic damage by toxic agent such as tacrine or CCl4.

The antihypertensive effect of ethyl acetate extract of radish leaves in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a cruciferous vegetable, and its leaves have antioxidant and anticancer properties. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of ethyl acetate extracts from radish leaves on hypertension in 11-week-old spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). The SHRs were randomly divided into 3 groups of 6 rats each on the basis of initial systolic blood pressure (SBP) and were treated with oral administration of radish leaf extract (0, 30, or 90 mg/kg body weight [bw], respectively) for 5 weeks. Six Wistar rats were used as normotensive controls. The amount of the radish leaf extract had no effect on body weight. The SBP of the SHRs showed a decreasing trend with the consumption of the radish leaf extract. In the third week, the SBP of the group fed 90 mg extract/kg bw reduced from 214 mmHg to 166 mmHg and was significantly lower than that of the normotensive and hypertensive controls. The extract did not show a significant effect on the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity in the serum, kidney, and lung. The extract increased the concentration of NO in serum and the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and catalase in red blood cells (RBCs). The serum concentrations of Na+ and K+ were not significantly different between all groups. However, the fecal concentrations of Na+ and K+ increased; the fecal concentrations of Na+ and K+ for the normotensive and hypertensive controls were not different. Urinary excretion of Na+ was higher in the normotensive Wistar rats than in the SHRs, while that of K+ was not significantly different. These findings indicate that consumption of radish leaves might have had antihypertensive effects in SHRs by increasing the serum concentration of NO and fecal concentration of Na+ and enhancing antioxidant activities.

Decomposição e liberação de nutrientes de resíduos culturais de crambe e nabo forrageiro / Decomposition and nutrient release of crambe and fodder radish residues

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a decomposição e liberação de nutrientes dos resíduos culturais do nabo forrageiro e do crambe na implantação do sistema de plantio direto. O experimento foi realizado em um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico, com 762g kg-1 de argila. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram aplicados no esquema de parcelas subdivididas, sendo as espécies de cobertura do solo (nabo forrageiro e crambe) alocadas nas parcelas e as épocas de coleta das bolsas de decomposição (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 dias após o manejo) nas subparcelas. As culturas foram manejadas 60 dias após a emergência, em florescimento pleno. O nabo forrageiro produziu 5.586kg ha-1 de massa seca (MS) e o crambe atingiu 2.688kg ha-1 de MS. A liberação de nutrientes acompanhou a cinética de decomposição da palhada, apresentando uma fase inicial rápida seguida de outra mais lenta. O K, o P e o Mg são os nutrientes liberados mais rapidamente para a cultura subsequente. A maior taxa de liberação de macronutrientes pelas culturas ocorreu ao redor de 15 dias após o manejo da fitomassa.

This study aimed to evaluate the decomposition and nutrient release from crop residues of fodder radish and crambe in the implementation of no-tillage system. The experiment was conducted in a Distroferric Red Latossol with 762g kg-1 of clay. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications. The treatments were applied in split plots, considering the species of cover crops (radish and crambe) as the main plots and harvest dates of decomposition bags (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 days after management) as subplots. The cover crops were treated 60 days after management, in full bloom. Radish presented a dry mass production of 5586kg ha-1 and crambe of 2688kg ha-1. The kinetics of residue decomposition had a behavior similar to the dynamics of nutrient release, with an initial rapid phase followed by a slower one. The K, P and Mg are released more quickly for subsequent crops. The increased speed of nutrients release by crops occurred around 15 days after the biomass management.

Tamanhos de parcela e de ensaio de uniformidade em nabo forrageiro / Plot sizes and uniformity assays in turnip

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram determinar o tamanho ótimo de parcela e o tamanho de ensaio de uniformidade para a estimação do tamanho ótimo de parcela, a fim de avaliar a massa verde de nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus L.). Foram usados os dados de massa verde de 3.456 unidades experimentais básicas de 0,5m x 0,5m (0,25m²) e planejados 46 tamanhos de ensaio de uniformidade. O tamanho ótimo de parcela foi determinado por meio do método da curvatura máxima do modelo do coeficiente de variação. O tamanho de ensaio de uniformidade foi determinado a partir de bootstrap, com reposição de 2.000 amostras de cada tamanho de ensaio planejado. O tamanho ótimo de parcela para avaliar a massa verde de nabo forrageiro é de 4,82 unidades experimentais básicas de 0,25m² (1,20m²). Ensaios de uniformidade com 225 unidades experimentais básicas de 0,25m² (56,25m²) são suficientes para a estimação do tamanho ótimo de parcela, para uma amplitude do intervalo de confiança de bootstrap de 95 por cento, igual a uma unidade experimental básica.

The objectives of this research was to determine the optimum plot size and uniformity assay size for estimating the optimum plot size to evaluate the fresh weight of turnip (Raphanus sativus L.). Data were used from the fresh weight of 3,456 basic experimental units of 0.5m x 0.5m (0.25m²) and 46 uniformity assays sizes were planned. The optimum plot size was determined by the method of maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation model. The uniformity assay size, based on bootstrap with replacement of 2,000 samples, of each planned uniformity assay size, was determined. The optimum plot size to evaluate the fresh weight of turnip is the basic experimental units 4.82 (1.20m²). Uniformity assays with 225 basic experimental units (56.25m²) are sufficient to estimate the optimum plot size, in the bootstrap confidence interval of 95 percent, equal to one basic experimental unit.

Radish (Raphanus sativus L. leaf) ethanol extract inhibits protein and mRNA expression of ErbB2 and ErbB3 in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells

In this study, we investigated the effects of the ethanol extract of aerial parts of Raphanus sativus L. (ERL) on breast cancer cell proliferation and gene expression associated with cell proliferation and apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. The MDA-MB-231 cells were cultured in the presence or absence of various concentrations (100, 200, or 300 microg/mL) of ERL. ERL significantly decreased cell proliferation after 48 h of incubation (P < 0.05). The protein and mRNA expression of ErbB2 were decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). The protein expression of ErbB3 was decreased significantly at an ERL concentration of 300 microg/mL (P < 0.05), and mRNA expression of ErbB3 was decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). The protein expression of Akt was decreased significantly at the ERL concentration of 200 microg/mL (P < 0.05), and the protein expression of pAkt was decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of Akt was decreased significantly at the ERL concentration of 200 microg/mL ERL (P < 0.05). The protein and mRNA expression of Bax were increased significantly at ERL concentrations of 200 microg/mL or higher (P < 0.05). The protein expression of Bcl2 was increased significantly at ERL concentrations of 100 microg/mL or higher (P < 0.05), and mRNA expression of Bcl2 was increased significantly at an ERL concentration of 300 microg/mL (P < 0.05). In conclusion, we suggest that Raphanus sativus, L. inhibits cell proliferation via the ErbB-Akt pathway in MDA-MB-231 cells.

Regulation of growth and antioxidant enzyme activities by 28-homobrassinolide in seedlings of Raphanus sativus L. under cadmium stress.

28-Homobrassinolide (28-HBL), a brassinosteroid is reported to play significant role in diverse physiological processes. It induces a range of cellular and adaptive responses to a range of environmental stresses. Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential metal which alters various physiological processes and generates ROS, which can oxidize biological macromolecules and causes oxidative stress. This stress is generally overcome by the internal antioxidative defense system and stress shielding phytohormones. In this study, effect of 28-HBL was studied on growth and activities of antioxidant enzymes in known hyperaccumulator Raphanus sativus L. (radish) seedlings grown under cadmium (Cd) metal stress. To determine the influence of 28-HBL (0, 10-11, 10-9, 10-7 M) in radish seedlings subjected to Cd (0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 mM) stress, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (APOX, CAT, GR, POD and SOD) were analyzed. In addition, length and biomass of radish seedlings was also recorded. Cd toxicity resulted in reduced length, biomass, protein content and activities of antioxidant enzymes. 28-HBL treatments lowered the Cd toxicity by enhancing the activities of antioxidant enzymes, biomass and seedling length. The present study thus suggests a possible role of 28-HBL in amelioration of metal stress by regulating the activities of antioxidant enzymes in radish.