Sorção de fósforo de efluente doméstico tratado em lodo de estação de tratamento de água e aplicação do resíduo em solo cultivado com milho / Phosphorus sorption from treated domestic effluent in water treatment plant sludge and residue application in soil cultivated with corn

RESUMO Estudos de remoção de fósforo de efluentes por sorção em resíduos têm ganhado destaque na literatura. Entre estes resíduos, destaca-se o lodo de estação de tratamento de água rico em oxi-hidróxidos de alumínio e ferro. O presente estudo teve como objetivos remover, por sorção, fosfato de esgoto sanitário em reator de escoamento ascendente preenchido com lodo de estação de tratamento de água e comparar a cultura de milho submetida a diferentes fontes de fósforo: adubação convencional (Fonte 1); adubação convencional e lodo de estação de tratamento de água utilizado na sorção do fosfato (Fonte 2); e lodo de lodo de estação de tratamento de água utilizado na sorção do fosfato (Fonte 3). A remoção do fosfato, a partir do lodo de estação de tratamento de água, ocorreu nos três testes. No ensaio de sorção, após tempo de detenção hidráulica de 2,8 h, verificou-se remoção média de 96% de fosfato. Em relação ao aporte de fósforo por diferentes fontes, verificou-se que o emprego do lodo, nos tratamentos Fonte 2 e 3, aumentou o teor de matéria orgânica do solo e proporcionou maior tamponamento dele. Os teores foliares de macro e micronutrientes na cultura apresentaram valores satisfatórios, apesar da senescência de algumas plantas em Fonte 2 e 3. O reaproveitamento do lodo, nas doses aplicadas, foi suficiente para que o material vegetal analisado atingisse teores de chumbo consideráveis, o qual deve ser monitorado na utilização do resíduo no cultivo agrícola.

ABSTRACT Studies on the removal of phosphorus from effluents by sorption in residues have gained prominence in the literature. Among these residues, there is the sludge from a water treatment plant rich in oxyhydroxides of Aluminum and iron. The present study aimed to remove, by sorption, phosphate from sanitary sewage in upflow reactor filled with water treatment plant sludge, and to compare the corn crop subjected to different phosphorus sources: conventional fertilization (Source 1); conventional fertilization and water treatment plant sludge used in the sorption of phosphate (Source 2) and water treatment plant sludge used in the sorption of phosphate (Source 3). Removal of phosphate from the water treatment plant sludge occurred in all three tests. In the sorption assay, after 2.8 h hydraulic retention time, there was an average removal of 96% of phosphate. Regarding the contribution of phosphorus by different sources, it was found that the use of sludge, in treatments Source 2 and 3, increased the content of organic matter in the soil and provided greater buffering. The leaf contents of macro and micronutrients in the crop showed satisfactory values, despite the senescence of some plants in Source 2 and 3. The reuse of the sludge, in the applied doses, was enough for the analyzed plant material to reach considerable lead contents, which must be monitored when using the residue in agricultural cultivation.

HALOBACTERIAS PROMOTORAS DE CRECIMIENTO VEGETAL ASOCIADAS A Lippia palmer! (VERBENACEAE) EN LA ZONA ÁRIDA DEL NOROESTE DE MÉXICO / Plant growth promoting halobacteria associated to plant growth promoting halobacteria associated to Lippia palmeri (Verbenaceae) in the arid zone of northwestern Mexico

RESUMEN La producción de orégano es de relevancia económica en el noroeste de México. Sin embargo, los productores para obtener altos rendimientos recurren a la fertilización química, pero su mal uso, agudiza la salinidad. Lippia palmeri crece de manera natural en suelos áridos, pobres en materia orgánica, alta salinidad y temperatura en el noroeste de México. En el contexto de una agricultura sustentable, los microorganismos mantienen la fertilidad del suelo e incrementan la productividad de la planta. Actualmente existe interés en proponer biofertilizantes en la agricultura de alta intrusión salina y elevadas temperaturas para el cultivo de orégano. Las Halobacterias Promotoras del Crecimiento de Plantas (HPCP), se han destacado por beneficiar a los cultivos nutrimentalmente y mitigar el efecto de la salinidad. El objetivo del presente trabajo consistió en identificar termo- y halo-tolerantes HPCP asociadas a la rizosfera de L. palmeri; se evaluó la actividad solubilizadora de fosfatos, producción de ácidos orgánicos, sideróforos y fijación de nitrógeno; se identificaron mediante el gen ARNr-16S aquellas con alta actividad evaluándose su efecto en la germinación y longitud radicular. Quince diferentes colonias sobresalieron al crecer en NaCl (0.25, 0.50 y 0.75 M) a 35 y 45 °C, destacando tres bacterias identificadas: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis y Bacillus licheniformis. El efecto en la longitud radicular es significativo por la aplicación de B. amyloliquefaciens. Estudios relacionados con la promoción vegetal deben ser considerados en posteriores estudios. Este es el primer informe de B. amyloliquefaciens como una bacteria fijadora de nitrógeno asociada a L. palmeri.

ABSTRACT The production of oregano is of economic relevance in northwestern Mexico. However, to obtain high yields, producers resort to chemical fertilization, but its misuse increases salinity. Lippia palmeri Watts is a species of oregano that naturally grows in arid soils with poor organic matter, high salinity and temperature in the northwestern Mexico. In the context of sustainable agriculture, microorganisms activate soil fertility and increase plant productivity. Currently there is interest in proposing biofertilizers in the agriculture with high saline intrusion and temperatures for the cultivation of oregano. The Plant Growth Promoting Halobacteria (HPCP) have stood out by the beneficiary of the nutritious crops and mitigate the effect of the salinity. The goal of this work was to identify HPCP associated to the rhizosphere of L. palmeri, thermo and halotolerant; phosphate solubilizing activity, organic acid production, siderophores and nitrogen fixation were evaluated; the highest activity colonies were identified by the rRNA-16S gene and the effect on germination and root length was evaluated. Fifteen different colonies stood out when growing in NaCl (G.25, G.5G and G.75 M) at 35 and 45 °C, from which three bacteria were identified: Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis. The effect on root length was significant for B. amyloliquefaciens. Studies related to plant promotion should be involved in subsequent studies. This is the first report of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as a nitrogen fixing bacteria associated with Lipia palmeri.

Techno-economic evaluation and conceptual design of a liquid biofertilizer plant / Evaluación técnico-económica y diseño conceptual de una planta de biofertilizantes líquidos

ABSTRACT Biofertilizers have become an effective, eco-friendly and low cost alternative to chemical fertilizers. Process engineering and cost models for a biofertilizer plant with a production capacity of 44 tons of liquid biofertilizer per year (568 kg/batch) were developed. The models were obtained using process simulator (SuperPro Designer®), version 8.5 (Intelligen, 2012), while the 3D conceptual design and layout of the biofertilizer plant was developed with (OptiPlant®) software (ASD Global, 201 5). The total capital investment required to erect the plant is $ 3 975 000, the unit production cost of one 1.5 L bottle of liquid biofertilizer is $ 24.009, while the economic indicators Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) had values of $ 716 000 and 2.55%, respectively. Also, the total revenues are $ 985 000/year, the Return on Investment (ROI) is 14.93 %, and the payback time is 6.70 years.

RESUMEN Los biofertilizantes se han convertido en una alternativa de bajo costo, efectiva y amigable con el medio ambiente en comparación con los fertilizantes químicos. En el presente trabajo se desarrollaron los modelos de ingeniería de proceso y costo de una planta de biofertilizantes líquidos con una capacidad de 44 toneladas por año (568 kg/lote). Los modelos fueron obtenidos empleando el simulador de procesos SuperPro Designer® versión 8.5 (Intelligen, 2012), mientras que el diseño conceptual en 3D y dimensionamiento de la planta se desarrolló mediante el software OptiPlant (ASD Global, 2015). Se requiere una inversión total de USD $ 3 975 000 para erigir la planta, el costo de producción unitario de una botella de 1,5 L de biofertilizantes líquido es de USD $ 24,009, mientras que los indicadores económicos Valor Actual Neto (VAN) y Tasa Interna de Retorno (TIR) tuvieron valores de USD $ 716 000 y 2,55 %, respectivamente. También se obtienen ganancias totales de USD $ 985 000/año y un valor del Período de Retorno de la Inversión de 6,70 años.

Azotobacter chroococcum as a potentially useful bacterial biofertilizer for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum): Effect in reducing N fertilization / Azotobacter chroococcum como biofertilizante bacteriano potencialmente útil para el algodón (Gossypium hirsutum L.): efecto en la reducción de la fertilización nitrogenada

The aim of this research was to evaluate whether the application of two plant growth-promoting (rhizo)bacteria might reduce nitrogen fertilization doses in cotton. We used strains Azotobacter chroococcum AC1 and AC10 for their proven ability to promote seed germination and cotton growth. These microorganisms were characterized by their plant growth-promoting activities. Then, we conducted a glasshouse study to evaluate the plant growth promoting ability of these strains with reduced doses of urea fertilization in cotton. Results revealed that both strains are capable of fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, synthesizing indole compounds and producing hydrolytic enzymes. After 12 weeks, the glasshouse experiment showed that cotton growth was positively influenced due to bacterial inoculation with respect to chemical fertilization. Notably, we observed that microbial inoculation further influenced plant biomass (p<0.05) than nitrogen content. Co-inoculation, interestingly, exhibited a greater beneficial effect on plant growth parameters compared to single inoculation. Moreover, similar results without significant statistical differences were observed among bacterial co-inoculation plus 50% urea and 100% fertilization. These findings suggest that coinoculation of A. chroococcum strains allow to reduce nitrogen fertilization doses up to 50% on cotton growth. Our results showed that inoculation with AC1 and AC10 represents a viable alternative to improve cotton growth while decreasing the N fertilizer dose and allows to alleviate the environmental deterioration related to N pollution.

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar si la aplicación de 2 (rizo)bacterias promotoras del crecimiento vegetal podría reducir la dosis de fertilizante nitrogenado en el cultivo de algodón. Se usaron las cepas Azotobacter chroococcum AC1 y AC10 por su habilidad para promover la germinación de semillas y el crecimiento del algodonero. Estos microorganismos fueron caracterizados sobre la base de sus actividades de promoción del crecimiento vegetal. Luego se realizó un estudio de invernadero con plantas de algodón para evaluar la capacidad de promoción del crecimiento vegetal de dichas cepas con dosis reducidas de urea. Los resultados revelaron que ambas cepas son capaces de fijar nitrógeno, solubilizar fósforo, sintetizar compuestos indólicos y producir enzimas hidrolíticas. Después de 12 semanas, el experimento de invernadero permitió observar que el crecimiento del algodón fue influido positivamente por la inoculación bacteriana con respecto a la fertilización química. En particular, se evidenció que la inoculación microbiana impactó más en la biomasa vegetal (p<0,05) que en el contenido de nitrógeno. Curiosamente, la coinoculación exhibió un mayor efecto positivo sobre los parámetros de crecimiento en comparación con la inoculación simple. Además, se observaron resultados similares, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas, entre la coinoculación bacteriana más del 50% de urea y el 100% de fertilización. Estos hallazgos indican que la coinoculación de las cepas de A. chroococcum AC1 y AC10 permitiría reducir las dosis de fertilización nitrogenada del cultivo de arroz en hasta el 50% y aliviar, de esta manera, el deterioro ambiental relacionado con la contaminación por N.

Azotobacter chroococcum as a potentially useful bacterial biofertilizer for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum): Effect in reducing N fertilization.

The aim of this research was to evaluate whether the application of two plant growth-promoting (rhizo)bacteria might reduce nitrogen fertilization doses in cotton. We used strains Azotobacter chroococcum AC1 and AC10 for their proven ability to promote seed germination and cotton growth. These microorganisms were characterized by their plant growth-promoting activities. Then, we conducted a glasshouse study to evaluate the plant growth promoting ability of these strains with reduced doses of urea fertilization in cotton. Results revealed that both strains are capable of fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus, synthesizing indole compounds and producing hydrolytic enzymes. After 12 weeks, the glasshouse experiment showed that cotton growth was positively influenced due to bacterial inoculation with respect to chemical fertilization. Notably, we observed that microbial inoculation further influenced plant biomass (p<0.05) than nitrogen content. Co-inoculation, interestingly, exhibited a greater beneficial effect on plant growth parameters compared to single inoculation. Moreover, similar results without significant statistical differences were observed among bacterial co-inoculation plus 50% urea and 100% fertilization. These findings suggest that co-inoculation of A. chroococcum strains allow to reduce nitrogen fertilization doses up to 50% on cotton growth. Our results showed that inoculation with AC1 and AC10 represents a viable alternative to improve cotton growth while decreasing the N fertilizer dose and allows to alleviate the environmental deterioration related to N pollution.

In vitro DISSOLUTION OF ACIDULATED ROCK PHOSPHATE BY PHOSPHATE SOLUBILIZING MICROORGANISMS / Disolución in vitro de rocas fosfóricas aciduladas por microorganismos solubilizadores de fósforo

The low availability of phosphorus (P) in the soil and the high cost of P fertilization are factors that limit agricultural productivity. A biotechnological alternative for to handle this problem is to use soil microorganisms capable of dissolving rock phosphate (RP), thus improving its effectiveness as a P fertilizer. This study was carried out with the objective of determining the effectiveness of Aspergillus niger -As-, Penicillium sp. -Pn-, Bacillus sp -B-. and an unidentified actinomycete -At- in the in vitro dissolution of two partially acidulated rock phosphates. The treatments consisted of 2x16 factorial arrangement [2 levels of RP: either Boyaca RP or Norte de Santander RP; 16 levels of inoculum: an uninoculated control, individual inoculations (with As, Pn, B, At), dual inoculations (AsPn, AsB, AsAt, PnB, PnAt, BAt), triple inoculations (AsPnB, AsPnAt, AsBAt, PnBAt), and quadruple inoculation (AsPnBAt)]. Each treatment was replicated three times. It was found that the microbial effectiveness in the in vitro dissolution of RP depended on the type of RP, the composition of the inoculum used and the interaction of both factors. The best results were obtained with the Norte de Santander RP and A. niger used alone. When this fungus combined with the other microorganisms, its capacity to dissolve RP was significantly reduced.

La baja disponibilidad de fósforo (P) en el suelo y el costo de la fertilización fosfórica son limitantes para la productividad agrícola. Una alternativa biotecnológica para manejar este problema es mediante el uso de microorganismos del suelo capaces de disolver rocas fosfóricas (RP) y así mejorar su efectividad como fertilizante fosfórico. Con este fin se realizó un ensayo para determinar la efectividad microbial en la disolución in vitro de dos RP (Norte de Santander y Boyacá) parcialmente aciduladas. Los tratamientos consistieron en un arreglo factorial 2x16 [2 niveles de RP: Boyacá o Norte de Santander; 16 niveles de inóculo: Un control no inoculado, inóculos individuales (Aspergillus niger -As-, Penicillium sp. -Pn-, Bacillus sp. -B-, y un actinomiceto no identificado -At-), inóculos dobles (AsPn, AsB, AsAt, PnB, PnAt, BAt), inóculos triples (AsPnB, AsPnAt, AsBAt, PnBAt), e inóculos cuádruples (AsPnBAt)]. Cada tratamiento tuvo tres replicas. La efectividad en la disolución in vitro de RP fue dependiente del tipo de RP, tipo de inóculo y la interacción de ambos factores, teniendo mejores resultados con la RP del Norte de Santander y A. niger sólo. Cuando este hongo se combinó con otros microorganismos su capacidad para disolver RP se redujo significativamente.

Atividade microbiana e produção da lavoura cafeeira após adubação com dejetos líquidos de suínos / Microbial activity and production of coffee crops after fertilization with pig slurry

Uma alternativa viável para a destinação dos dejetos líquidos de suínos (DLS) é a distribuição como biofertilizantes em solos cultivados, após um adequado tratamento. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as alterações nos atributos microbianos de um solo cultivado com café após aplicação de diferentes doses de dejetos líquidos de suínos tratados em sistema de lagoas de estabilização em série. O estudo foi realizado na Fazenda Yamaguchi em um Argissolo Vermelho Amarelo no município de Diamantina, Minas Gerais. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de aplicação de 0, 125, 250, 500 kg ha-1 N na forma de efluentes e 250 kg ha-1 de sulfato de amônia (convencional) em solo cultivado com café. As amostras de solo foram coletadas, na camada de 0-10 cm de profundidade, nas seguintes épocas: antes, 30, 60 e 90 dias após a adubação. Foram avaliados a produção do cafeeiro, a respiração basal e o carbono da biomassa microbiana, e determinado o quociente metabólico. As amostras de 60 e 90 dias após a adubação apresentou diferença em relação à amostra controle, favorecendo incrementos na biomassa e na atividade microbiana. Observa-se que a aplicação de 125 kg de N ha ano-1 ano-1 de DLS é a melhor dose, por apresentar produção significativamente equivalente à produtividade de grãos da dosagem de 250 kg de N ha ano-1 de SA. Desse modo, em longo prazo, as aplicações consecutivas de dejetos líquidos de suínos, em solo cultivado com café, tendem a melhorar os atributos microbianos do solo. Os DLS podem ser utilizados junto com a adubação convencional para a cultura do café.

A viable alternative for the disposal of pig slurry (DLS) is the distribution as biofertilizers in soils after a suitable treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in microbial attributes of a soil cultivated with coffee after application of different doses of pig slurry treated in system stabilization ponds in series. The study was conducted at Fazenda Yamaguchi in a Alfissol in Diamantina, Minas Gerais. The treatments consisted of application of 0, 125, 250, 500 kg N ha-1 in the form of effluent and 250 kg ha-1 of ammonium sulfate (conventional) on soil cultivated with coffee. Soil samples were collected at 0-10 cm depth in the following periods: before, 30, 60 and 90 days after fertilization. The production of coffee, basal respiration and microbial biomass carbon and metabolic quotient determined. Samples 60 and 90 days after fertilization showed difference from the control sample, favoring increases in biomass and microbial activity. It is observed that the application of 125 kg N ha yr-1 yr-1 DLS is the best dose for presenting production significantly to grain yield equivalent dosage of 250 kg N ha-1 year of SA. Thus, in the long term, consecutive applications of pig slurry on soil cultivated with coffee, tend to improve soil microbial attributes. The DLS can be used along with conventional fertilization for growing coffee.

Redução do potencial poluidor de dejetos de suínos em lagoas de estabilização em série / Pollution potential reducing of swine manure in stabilization ponds in series

As lagoas de estabilização, em virtude da sua simplicidade e eficiência do processo, do baixo custo de construção e operação e das condições climáticas favoráveis, apresentam-se como solução para atender a grande parte dos requisitos impostos para o tratamento dos dejetos na região do Vale do Jequitinhonha. Diante disso, o objetivo do trabalho foi caracterizar os parâmetros físico-químicos de dejetos líquidos de suínos (DLS) tratados em sistema de lagoas de estabilização em série e avaliar a redução do seu potencial poluidor. O estudo foi conduzido na granja Campo Alegre no município de Diamantina-MG. Os dejetos foram coletados nos seguintes locais: saída das instalações, saída da lagoa anaeróbia, saída da primeira lagoa facultativa e saída da segunda lagoa facultativa. O sistema de lagoas de estabilização em série apresentou 88% de eficiência na remoção da DQOt e 91% na remoção de DBO5. Os elementos Mg, Fe, Mn e P foram removidos nos percentuais de 66; 83; 33 e 54%, respectivamente. A eficiência de remoção de N-Total foi de 24%. K, Ca e S, foram removidos em 40; 31; e 52%, respectivamente. O sistema de lagoas de estabilização em série estudado demonstrou ser eficiente no abatimento de nutrientes, demonstrando características favoráveis ao reaproveitamento dos dejetos como biofertilizante.

The stabilization ponds, because of its simplicity and efficiency of the process, low construction cost and operation and the favorable climatic conditions, are presented as a solution to meet most of the requirements for processing wastes in the region. The wastes produced in pigs are usually used as fertilizer in agricultural areas, this being the main alternative disposal. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the physical and chemical parameters of pig slurry (PS) system treated in stabilization ponds in series and evaluate the reduction of their pollution potential. The study was conducted in the Campo Alegre farm in Diamantina-MG. The wastes were collected at various points, exit of the facilities, exit of the anaerobic pond, exit of the first facultative pond, exit of the second facultative pond. The system of stabilization ponds in series features 88% efficiency in removing DQOt and 91% of BOD5. The fractions of solids showed similar behavior and nutrients Mg, Fe, Mn and P were removed in the percentages of 66, 83, 33 and 54%. The removal efficiency of N-total amounted to 24%. However to K, Ca and S were removed 40, 31, and 52%. The system of stabilization ponds in series studied proved to be effective in removing excess nutrients. It is noteworthy that the treatment demonstrated favorable characteristics to the reuse of waste as biofertilizer.

Solubilización de fosfatos: una función microbiana importante en el desarrollo vegetal / Solubilization of phosphates: an important microbial function in plant development

La agricultura es la base fundamental para la sostenibilidad de la seguridad alimentaria en el planeta, ya que representa la principal fuente de alimento y hace parte de la economía de los países en desarrollo. Sin embargo en la actualidad la demanda de alimento es mayor y existe la necesidad de agilizar el crecimiento vegetal para suplir las necesidades de la población y disminuir los índices de desnutrición y hambre, pero para ello se utilizan prácticas agrícolas como la aplicación de fertilizantes químicos que afectan significativamente el medio ambiente y los ecosistemas del suelo. En busca de encontrar soluciones, en los últimos años se han desarrollado estrategias alternativas para reemplazar los fertilizantes. Los microorganismos han demostrado cumplir funciones que mantienen el equilibrio del suelo y apoyan el crecimiento vegetal mediante diversos mecanismos, entre ellos la solubilización de fosfatos, por el cual se logra liberar el ion fosfato accesible para la planta. Este elemento se encuentra limitado en el suelo y es un nutriente vital después del nitrógeno para el desarrollo de la planta. El género Bacillus se ha destacado como un potencial solubilizador de fosfato y puede ser utilizado como biofertilizante que va a permitir obtener un producto agrícola de calidad y sin generar consecuencias al ambiente.

Agriculture is the fundamental basis for the sustainability of food security on the planet, since it represents the main source of food and is part of the economy of developing countries. At the present time, however, the demand for food is greater and there is the need to speed up plant growth to meet the needs of the population and to reduce rates of malnutrition and hunger, but this is used for agricultural practices as the application of chemical fertilizers which significantly affect the environment and the ecosystems of the soil. In hopes of finding solutions, alternative strategies to replace fertilizers have been developed in recent years. The microorganisms have demonstrated compliance functions that keep the balance of the soil and support plant growth through a variety of mechanisms, including the solubilization of phosphates, which can succeed in freeing the phosphate ion accessible for the plant. This item is limited in the soil and is a vital nutrient after the nitrogen for the growth of the plant. The genus Bacillus has been highlighted as a potential solubilizer phosphate and can be used as biofertilizer that will enable them to obtain a quality agricultural product, without generating consequences to the environment.

Crescimento de mudas de orégano submetidas a doses e frequências de aplicação de Ácido L-glutâmico em sistema orgânico / Growth of oregano (Origanum vulgare L. ) seedlings in different levels and frequencies of foliar application of the l-glutamic acid in the organic system

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo identificar o efeito de diferentes doses e frequências de aplicação do biofertilizante aminoácido Ácido L-glutâmico em mudas de orégano produzidas em sistema orgânico, quantificando seu crescimento. Os tratamentos compostos por 2 doses (0,4 e 0,8 mL L-1) de Ácido L-glutâmico a 30%, e testemunha com água, foram aplicados via foliar em intervalos regulares de 7 e 14 dias, por 28 dias (fatorial 3 x 2, com 4 e 2 aplicações, respectivamente), em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 4 repetições. Aos 62 dias após a semeadura foi realizada a coleta de 8 plantas centrais por repetição para avaliação de características biométricas da parte aérea e das raízes. O experimento demonstrou que o biofertilizante aminoácido ácido L-glutâmico influenciou as características avaliadas. A dose de 0,8 mL L-1, aplicada com intervalo de 14 dias, promoveu maior crescimento das mudas de orégano.

The aim of this study was to identify the effect of the different levelsand frequencies of foliar application of the biofertilizer L-glutamic acid in oregano seedlings produced in the organic system, quantifying their growth. The treatments were arranged in a completely randomized design with four replications in a 3 x 2 factorialarrangement, consisting of two doses (0.4 and 0.8 ml L-1) of a compound with 30% L -glutamic acid and a control, under a frequency of two applications, with a total of 4 applications for the 7-day frequency, and 2 applications for the 14-day frequency. At the 62nd day after sowing, eight plants were collected per replication for measuring biometric characteristics of shoots and roots. The biofertilizer L-glutamic acid affected the evaluated characteristics, and the dose of 0.8 ml L-1 (applied with a 14-day interval), promoted greater seedling growth of oregano.

Influencia de la materia orgánica y Azotobacter nigricans en un cultivo de Stevia rebaudiana B / Influência da matéria orgânica e Azotobacter nigricans em uma cultura de Stevia rebaudiana B / Influence of organic matter and Azotobacter nigricans on a Stevia rebaudiana B. plantation

Stevia rebaudiana es una planta que acumula un compuesto edulcorante no calórico conocido como esteviosido. Su cultivo tradicionalmente se fertiliza con compuestos químicos que causan daño al ecosistema, obligando a buscar alternativas orgánicas para mitigar este daño. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de la materia orgánica y un biofertilizante con base en Azotobacter nigricans en un cultivo de Stevia rebaudiana ubicado en el departamento de Meta, Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Se establecieron cinco tratamientos: T1 y T2 Incorporando al cultivo compost de residuos domiciliarios en concentraciones de 15 y 30 ton ha-1 respectivamente; T3 y T4 con las mismas concentraciones de compost e inoculando el biofertilizante y T5 solamente con el biofertilizante. El control correspondió a las condiciones normales de cultivo con compost Bokashi. El crecimiento vegetal se evaluó por determinación de biomasa en peso seco, producción y área foliar. El análisis fisicoquímico de suelo incluyó: porcentaje carbono orgánico, humedad y pH. Resultados. La inoculación del biofertilizante produjo un incremento en la velocidad de mineralización del compost, con %CO final de 4,85 entre los 90 y 180 días. Se presentaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p< 0,05) entre la producción de biomasa de T2 (1538 kg ha-1) y el control (477 kg ha-1). Respecto al contenido de sólidos solubles T1, T3 y T4 presentaron los más altos valores de °Brix (12,4: 12,35 y 12,15). Conclusiones. La concentración 30 ton ha-1 presentó los mejores rendimientos de biomasa y la aplicación del biofertilizante mostró una correlación positiva con la mineralización del compost y síntesis de glucósidos...

Influence of organic matter and Azotobacter nigricans on a Stevia rebaudiana B. plantation Stevia rebaudiana is a plant that accumulates a non-caloric sweetener compound known as stevioside. This crop is traditionally fertilized with chemicals that are harmful for the ecosystem, forcing to find organic alternatives to mitigate this damage. Objective. To study the effect of organic matter and an Azotobacter nigricans-based bio-fertilizer on a Stevia rebaudiana plantation grown in acidic soil in the Department of Meta, Colombia. Materials and methods. Five treatments were established: T1 and T2 with the application of home organic waste compost at concentrations of 15 and 30 ton ha-1. T3 and T4 with the same compost concentrations and inoculating the A. nigricans bio-fertilizer. T5 contained the bio-fertilizer alone. The control consisted of the application of the Bokashi compost under the usual conditions of cultivation. Plant growth was assessed by biomass increase measured as dry weight, production, and leaf area. The physicochemical analysis of soil included: percentage of organic carbon, water content, and pH. Results. The inoculation of the bio-fertilizer produced an increase in the rate of mineralization of compost, reaching a final 4.85% of OC between 90 and 180 days after inoculation. There were significant (p< 0.05) differences between biomass production with T2 (1,538 kg ha-1) and the control (477 kg ha-1). Regarding the soluble solid content, T1, T3 and T4 showed the highest °Brix values (12.4, 12.35 and 12.15, respectively). Conclusions. The concentration of 30 ton ha-1 produced the highest biomass production and the application of the biofertilizer showed a positive correlation with compost mineralization and glucoside synthesis...

Influência da matéria orgânica e Azotobacter nigricans em uma cultura de Stevia rebaudiana B. Stevia rebaudiana é uma planta que acumula um composto edulcorante não-calórico conhecido como esteviosídeo. Sua cultura é tradicionalmente fertilizada com produtos químicos que danificam o ecossistema, forçando a procura de alternativas orgânicas para reduzir esse dano. Objetivo. Avaliar o efeito da matéria orgânica e um biofertilizante com base em Azotobacter nigricans numa cultura de Stevia rebaudiana localizada no departamento de Meta, na Colômbia. Materiais e métodos. Cinco tratamentos foram estabelecidos: T1 e T2 incorporando ao cultivo composto de lixo doméstico em concentrações de 15 e 30 t ha-1, respectivamente; T3 e T4 com as mesmas concentrações do composto e inoculando o biofertilizante e T5 apenas com o biofertilizante. O controle correspondeu a condições normais de cultivo com composto Bokashi. O crescimento das plantas foi avaliado por estimação da biomassa em peso seco, da produção e da área foliar. A análise físico-química do solo inclui o seguinte: porcentagem de carbono orgânico, umidade e pH. Resultados. A inoculação do biofertilizante produz um aumento na taxa de mineralização do composto, com CO final de 4,85% entre 90 e 180 dias. Diferenças estatisticamente significativa (p <0,05) foram observadas entre a produção de biomassa de T2 (1538 kg ha-1) e o controle (477 kg ha-1). Com relação ao conteúdo de sólidos solúveis T1, T3 e T4 tiveram os maiores valores de °Brix (12,4: 12,35 e 12,15). Conclusões. A concentração de 30 ton ha-1 apresentou o melhor rendimento de biomassa e a aplicação do biofertilizante mostrou uma correlação positiva com a mineralização do composto e a síntese de glicosídeos...

Efeito de restos da cultura do abacaxizeiro e de agrobio na fauna do solo / Effect of residues of pineaplle plant and agrobio in the soil fauna

Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de restos culturais de abacaxizeiro (Ananas comosus L.) 'Smooth Cayenne' na fauna de artrópodes,em cultivos em campo. As mudas, do tipo filhote, foram plantadas no mês de junho, em um Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo, que recebeu 0, 30 e 60t/ha de restos de abacaxizeiro, aplicados superficialmente e incorporados a 10cm de profundidade, com e sem a adição do biofertilizante-Agrobio10 por cento (v/v). Foram coletadas amostras a 05 cm de profundidade aos 90, 210, 330 e 450 dias após a aplicação dos resíduos. Identificou-se, durante os 15 meses de avaliações, o predomínio de Acari e Collembola. A maior densidade de animais foi observada na primeira amostragem, aos 90 dias após a adição dos restos. No entanto, diferenças na abundância da fauna de solo só foram observadas, 330 dias após a adição dos resíduos.

This study was conducted under field conditions, in order to determine the effect of pineapple crop (Ananas comosus L.) residues on the edaphic arthropod fauna. Slips were planted in June, in Red-Yellow Latossol , with crop residues in amounts of 0, 30 and 60 t/ha, placed on the surface or tilled under 10cm, with and without 10 percent (v/v) Agrobio biofertilizer applied along with the residues and sprayed monthly at 3 percent (v/v) two months after planting. Soil samples were collected from the top 5.0 cm of soil at 90, 210, 330 and 450 days after the application of residues. Over 15 months, the predominance of Acari and Collembolan was observed. The highest density of animals was observed in the first sample, at 90 days after the addition of residues. Nevertheless, differences in soil fauna abundance between treatments were not detected until 330 days after soil management with crop residues.

Efecto de diferentes plaguicidas sobre el crecimiento de Azotobacter chroococcum / Different pesticides effect on Azotobacter chroococcum growth

Se evaluó el efecto de diferentes agroquímicos cuyos principios activos se basan en Carboxin: 5,6-dihydro-2-methyl-N-phenyl-1,4-oxathiin-3 carboxamide; Tiram: tetramethylthioperoxydicarbonic diamide; Imidacloprid: (1-(6-cloro6-4-piridinil-metil)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ilideneamina); Cipermetrina: (1RS)-cis,trans-3-(2,2-diclorovinil)-2,2-dimetilciclopropano carboxilato de (RS)-ciano-3-Fenoxibencilo; S-metolachloro: (S)-2-cloro-N-(2-etil-6-metil-fenil)-N-(2-metoxi-1-metil-etil)-acetamida; Fluometuron: 1,1-dimetil-3(alfa, alfa, alfa-trifluoro-m-tolil) urea y Glifosato: (N-(fosfonometil) glicina) sobre la viabilidad del inoculante biológico Monibac® - Corpoica cuyo ingrediente activo es la bacteria diazotrófica no simbiótica Azotobacter chroococcum AC1, aplicando las técnicas de concentración mínima inhibitoria y de compatibilidad. Los resultados demostraron la susceptibilidad del microorganismo frente al insecticida cipermetrina al 50% y al ser mezclado con los demás plaguicidas en la dosis utilizada regularmente en campo. Se encontró que no hubo efectos significativos (P < 0.05) en la aplicación de los plaguicidas (Carboxin, Thiram, Imidacloprid, S-metolachloro, Fluometuron y Glifosato) sobre A. chroococcum AC1, bajo las diferentes dosis evaluadas infiriendo que esta bacteria en condiciones de laboratorio es capaz de tolerar estas sustancias químicas mediante diferentes mecanismos fisiológicos sin afectar su crecimiento.

The effect of different agrochemicals whose active ingredient is based on Carboxin: 5,6-dihydro-2-methyl-N-phenyl-1,4-oxathiin-3carboxamide; Tiram: tetramethylthioperoxydicarbonic diamide; Imidacloprid: (1-(6-cloro6-4-pyridinyl-methyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ilideneamina); Cypermethrin: (1RS)-cis, trans-3-(2.2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylate (RS)-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl; S-metolachlor:(S)-2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methyl-phenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-acetamide; Fluometuron: 1,1-dimethyl-3 (alpha, alpha, alpha-trifluoro-m-tolyl) urea and Glyphosate: (N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine) on the viability of biological inoculant Monibac ® - Corpoica whose active ingredient is based on non-symbiotic diazotrophic bacteria Azotobacter chroococcum AC1, applying the minimum inhibitory concentration and compatibility techniques. The results demonstrated the susceptibility of the organism Cypermethrin 50% and when it is mixed with other pesticides in the rate used in the field regularly. It was found that there were no significant effects (P< 0,05) of pesticides (Carboxin, Thiram, Imidacloprid, S-metolachlor, Fluometuron and Glyphosate) under the different concentrations tested suggesting that this bacterium is able to tolerate these chemicals by different physiological mechanisms without affecting their growth in laboratory level.

Medio de cultivo utilizando residuos-sólidos para el crecimiento de una bacteria nativa con potencial biofertilizante / Using a solid waste culture medium for growing a native strain having biofertiliser potential

En el presente trabajo se muestran los resultados obtenidos de la evaluación del crecimiento, desarrollo y viabilidad de una cepa bacteriana nativa Azotobacter A15M2G con potencial biofertilizante, sobre un medio de cultivo preparado con residuos sólidos vegetales procedentes del mercado: Brassica Oleracea (repollo), Lactusa sativa (lechuga) y Allium fistulosum (cebollín). El crecimiento de la bacteria en el medio de residuo vegetal a diferentes concentraciones: 25, 50 y 75% p/v fue evaluado, encontrándose un mejor crecimiento en la concentración del 25%; la caracterización química del medio de cultivo al 25% p/v, después de ser esterilizado, mostró los siguientes valores: 0,035% de carbohidratos, 0,4044% de proteína, 0,03574% de cenizas, 99,3955% de humedad, 6,93 mg/l de azufre, 0,170 mg/l de fósforo, 0,2 mg/l de manganeso, 409,2 mg/l de potasio, 1,842 mg/l de hierro, 14 mg/l de sodio y 0,1 mg/l de zinc, 28,056 mg/l de calcio y 17,017 mg/l de magnesio. En el medio de cultivo al 25% también fue evaluada la capacidad fijadora de nitrógeno y productora de ácido indol acético (AIA) de la bacteria, obteniendo una concentración de 4,8725 mg/l y 13,5837 mg/l respectivamente. Posteriormente se realizó un ensayo de viabilidad por un periodo de 2 meses. Los resultados muestran que los residuos-sólidos vegetales generados en las plazas de mercado local pueden ser utilizados como medio de cultivo ofreciendo un aporte nutricional al microorganismo de interés agrícola minimizando la contaminación ambiental generada.

The present work, shows the results obtained from the assessment of growth, development and viability of a native bacterial strain with biofertilizer potential, Azotobacter A15MG, on culture medium from solid wastes vegetables: Brassica Oleracea (cabbage,), Lactusa sativa (lettuce) and Allium fistulosum (chives). The growth of the bacteria on culture medium from solid wastes vegetables at different concentrations: 25, 50 and 75% w /v was evaluated, being a better growth in the concentration of 25%. The chemical characterization of this culture medium after being sterilized showed the following values: 0.035% carbohydrates, protein 0.4044%, 0.03574% ash, 99.3955% moisture, 6.93 mg / l of sulfur, 0.170 mg / l of phosphorus , 0.2 mg / l of manganese, 409.2 mg / l of potassium, 1842 mg / l of iron, 14 mg / l of sodium and 0.1 mg / l of zinc, 28,056 mg / l of calcium and 17,017 mg / l of magnesium. In the culture medium to 25%, also there was evaluated the fixing capacity of nitrogen and producer of acid indol acetic (AIA) of the bacterium, obtaining a concentration of 4.8725 mg/l and 13.5837 mg/l respectively. Later a test of viability was realized by a period of 2 months. The results show that the solid residues vegetables generated in the squares of local market, can be used as a culture medium that offering a nutritional contribution to the microorganism of agricultural interest minimizing the environmental generated pollution.