Potential degradation and colonization time of ruminal microorganisms on the particles of different oilseeds-crushed, and its chemical composition

This study was carried out to evaluate by-product of the biodiesel industry as canola, safflower, forage turnip, and soybean crushed on the chemical composition, in situ degradability, and colonization time. Canola (Brassica napus L. var. oleifera), safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), forage turnip (Raphanus stivus L. var. oleiferus Metzg), and soybean (Glycine max) grains went through the oil extraction process by means of a cold pressing, resulting in the oilseeds-crushed. The treatments identification included: CAN ­ Canola crushed; SAF ­ Safflower crushed; TUR ­ Forage turnip crushed; and SOY ­ Soybean crushed. The oilseed-crushed treatments were quantified about mineral (calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, phosphorus and potassium), chemical composition (dry matter, ash, organic matter, crude protein, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, total carbohydrates, non-fibrous carbohydrates, and total digestible nutrient contents), In situ degradability, and colonization time. Magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc showed the greater values for TUR treatment 3.46, 27.4, 39.8, respectively, when compared to the other oilseed-crushed treatments. The TUR treatment had the lowest organic matter, whereas had the greater (p≤0.05; TUR and SOY treatments) for the non-fibrous carbohydrates. Ether extract was not affected (p>0.05) with the different oilseed-crushed treatments. Neutral detergent fiber was affected (p≤0.05) for CAN and SAF treatments with the greater values, 344 and 500 g/kg of dry matter, respectively. Soluble and potentially degradable fractions for SAF treatment showed similar results. Whereas the constant rate of degradation, presented the lowest value when compared to the other treatments. Effective degradability of crude protein was greater for CAN 63.2% than SOY 65.9% treatment, which had the lowest value. Potential degradability of crude protein did not differ between treatments. Colonization time for dry matter and crude protein were similar between TUR and SOY treatments. In conclusion, oilseeds-crushed from the biodiesel production can be targeted/used, as feed with great protein and energetic potential in the ruminant's production, considering the need of correct formulation and ingredients knowledge.

Physical and physiological changes of Crambe abyssinicaHochst seed during maturation

Determination of seed-maturation indicators enables the identification of the idealmoment for harvest to achieve the best production and conservation potential. Our objective here was to evaluate some physical and physiological changes of crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst) seeds as possible indicators of seed maturation. Crambe floweringwas monitored in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Plants were tagged, and 13, 22, 26, and 28 days after the initiation of flowering, the seeds were collected and following physical attributes evaluated: length, diameter, total mass, dry matter and water content. Physiological quality of the seeds was assessed using the germination test, by registering the percentage of normal seedlings and dormant seeds, immediately after each harvest, and again after six months of storage. The water-absorption curveswere characterized as a function the seed-development stages. All physical attributes were observed to increase because of the accumulation of reserve substances during seed development, except for water content, which gradually decreased from 72.2% at the start of development to 29.5% at maturity. At 28 days after anthesis the germination percentage of crambe seeds at physiological maturity was only 17%, indicating that they became dormant while maturing. However, seed germination rate was 89% after six months of storage, indicating that dormancy was almost fully overcome after this period.

Temperaturas e disponibilidades hídricas do substrato na germinação de sementes de niger / Temperatures and substrate water availability on niger seeds germination

O niger (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) é uma oleaginosa com potencial para a produção de biodiesel com poucas informações a respeito da qualidade fisiológica com que suas sementes são produzidas. Objetivou-se avaliar a germinação e o crescimento das plântulas de niger sob diferentes temperaturas e disponibilidades hídricas no substrato. O primeiro experimento foi conduzido em câmaras de germinação do tipo B.O.D. com temperaturas constantes (5, 10, 15, 20 e 25 °C) e uma temperatura alternada (20-30 °C). Para o segundo experimento as sementes foram semeadas sobre substrato de papel umedecido com soluções de Polietileno Glicol 6000 em diferentes potenciais osmóticos (0,0; -0,2; -0,4; -0,8 e -1,2 MPa) e mantidas em câmara de germinação do tipo B.O.D. na temperatura de 25°C. Avaliou-se a porcentagem, o índice de velocidade e o tempo médio de germinação, os comprimentos da parte aérea e da raiz e as massas fresca e seca das plântulas. As temperaturas de 20, 25 e 20-30 °C aumentaram a porcentagem e a velocidade de germinação das sementes de niger, que são sensíveis a temperaturas inferiores a 15 °C. A redução da disponibilidade hídrica do substrato a partir do potencial osmótico de -0,2 MPa prejudica a germinação e o crescimento de plântulas.

Niger (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) is an oilplant with biodiesel potential production. However, there is little information about the seeds physiological quality production. This work aimed to evaluate niger germination and seedlings growth submitted to different temperature and substrate water availability. The first experiment was carried out in a germination chamber as B.O.D. with constants temperatures (5, 10, 15, 20 e 25 °C) and an alternated temperature (20-30 °C). For the second experiment seeds were sowed on paper substrate Polyethylene Glicol 6000 different osmotic potentials moisture solutions (0.0; -0.2; -0.4; -0.8 e -1.2 MPa) and it were kept in the germination chamber as B.O.D. at 25°C. Evaluated the germination percentage, germination speed index, germination medium time, aerial part and root length and fresh and dry seedlings mass. Results showed the 20-30, 25 e 20 °C temperatures favored the niger seeds germination percentage and speed index. Niger seeds are sensitive to temperatures below 15 °C and the substrate water availability decrease from -0.2 MPa prejudice seeds germination and seedlings growth.

Teor de proteína e de óleo nos grãos de soja em função do tratamento de sementes e aplicação de micronutrientes / Protein and oil content in soybean grains resulting from treatment of the seeds and application of micronutrients

Conduziu-se este trabalho, com o objetivo de verificar o efeito do uso de inoculante, fungicida, e micronutrientes na produtividade e na composição química dos grãos de soja. Na safra de 2005/2006, foi realizado um estudo com diferentes tratamentos de sementes e aplicação foliar de micronutrientes. Avaliaram-se características agronômicas e a produtividade, assim como o teor de óleo, de proteína e de outros nutrientes das folhas e dos grãos de soja. Altura de planta foi influenciada significativamente pelos tratamentos aplicados, sendo que a menor média de altura de planta foi observada na testemunha, 89,75 cm. O diâmetro de caules, o número de vagens por planta e a massa de 100 sementes não foram influenciados pelos tratamentos. Nas condições que o experimento foi desenvolvido, em solos de boa fertilidade, os tratamentos adotados não influenciaram significativamente na produtividade e nos teores de proteína e de óleo dos grãos, assim como na composição química foliar e dos grãos de soja.

The objective of this work was to verify the effect of the use of inoculant, fungicide, and micronutrients on yield, and on the chemical composition of soybean grains. In the 2005/2006 crop, a study with different seed treatments and leaf applications of micronutrients was done. Agronomic characteristics and yield were evaluated, as well as, oil, protein, and nutritional contents of soybean leaves and grains. Plant height was influenced significantly by the applied treatments, with the smallest average of plant height being observed in control ( 89.75 cm). Stem diameter, number of beans per plant, and bio mass of 100 seeds were not influenced by treatments. Under the conditions in which the experiments were carried out, in soil with good fertility, the adopted treatments did not significantly influence yield, nor protein and oil content of grains, nor chemical composition of soybean leaves and grains.