Caracterização fitossanitária do componente arbóreo marginalde um trecho de linha férrea no município de Três Barras, SC / Phytosanitary characterization of the marginal arboreal componentof the railway line in the municipality of Três Barras, SC

As condições fitossanitárias de plantas arbóreas podem ser utilizadas para caracterizar comunidades vegetais, indicando condições de qualidade estrutural do componente vegetal. Assim, ambientes alterados antropicamente podem representar uma ameaça à fitossanidade. O objetivo deste estudo foi averiguar as características fitossanitárias do componente arbóreo em um trecho de 400 metros de extensão ao longo da linha férrea localizada no município de Três Barras, estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil. Foram registradas 33 espécies arbóreas, 29 gêneros e 19 famílias. Os índices ecológicos avaliados foram a abundância, densidade, riqueza e equabilidade. Foram avaliados 190 indivíduos em relação a qualidade da copa, grau de infestação de cipós e sanidade da árvore. Embora a qualidade da copa e a sanidade sejam majoritariamente boas, houve um relativo alto número de infestação de cipós. Tal ocorrência pode ser devido à condição de borda em que as plantas se encontram. Os bons índices ecológicos aliados ao baixo número de espécies arbóreas exóticas também indicam boas condições ecológicas e de fitossanidade local. Contudo, são necessários mais estudos (p. ex. florísticos e fitossociológicos) na área. A arborização urbana das proximidades aliada à formação de corredores ecológicos que liguem os fragmentos à Floresta Nacional de Três Barras pode ser uma medida de conservação e regeneração a ser explorada.

Phytosanitary conditions of tree plants can be used to characterize plant communities, indicating structural quality conditions of the plant component. Thus, anthropically altered environments may pose a threat to plant health. The objective of this study was to investigate the phytosanitary and ecological condition of the tree component in a stretch of 400 meters along the railway line located in the municipality of Três Barras, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Thirty-three tree species were recorded, in addition to 54 taxonomically unidentified individuals. The ecological indices evaluated were abundance, density, richness and evenness. 190 individuals were evaluated in terms of crown quality, Abstract degree of liana infestation and tree health. Although canopy quality and health are mostly good, there was a relatively high number of vine infestations. Such an occurrence may be due to the edge condition in which the plants are located. The good ecological indices combined with the low number of exotic tree species also indicate good ecological conditions and local plant health. However, more studies are needed in the area. Urban afforestation, combined with the formation of ecological corridors that connect the fragments to the Três Barras National Forest, can be a conservation and regeneration measure to be explored.

Orchidists' profile, management and perception of the main pests in orchid cultivation

This study investigated the profile of orchidists, their cultivation practices, and their knowledge about pests in orchid cultivation in the state of Bahia. There were applied 74 questionnaires to producers (amateurs and commercials) in 23 municipalities. The data were submitted to univariate statistics using the chi-square test, the Mann­Whitney U-test and the Kruskal­Wallis H-test. The survey shows that orchid cultivation is mostly practiced by women (67.6%) and those with higher education (48.7%). Most respondents were amateurs (87.8%). Insects (39.9%) and diseases (32.5%) were the main organisms associated with phytosanitary problems. The presence of insects was reported to occur mainly in the leaves (47%), mainly mealybugs (46.3%). Correspondence was significant between commercial and amateur groups according to the pairwise Mann­Whitney U-test(1) = 370.04 and p < 0.01. The Kruskal­Wallis H-test(27) = 924.78 and p < 0.01 discriminated categories between the groups. Despite the growing interest in orchid cultivation in the state of Bahia, most orchidists are amateurs. The study warns about the risk of pest dispersion between crops since exchanging plants and purchasing specimens in open markets are common practices.

Evaluación agronómica de líneas de arroz de sabana (Oryza sativa L.) obtenidas mediante mejoramiento poblacional por selección recurrente / Agronomic evaluation of lines of sabana rice (Oryza sativa L.) obtained by population improvement with recurrent selection

RESUMEN Los métodos clásicos de mejoramiento han estrechado la base genética del arroz. La selección recurrente (SR) permite el mejoramiento de una población, mediante la pirámidación de alelos favorables de diversos donantes y de origen genético diverso. Ha sido usada en Colombia por CIAT/CIRAD, para el desarrollo y el mejoramiento del acervo genético del arroz Oryza sativa L., tipo Japonica Tropical de secano en sabanas ácidas. Se evaluaron en bloques completos al azar, con tres repeticiones, 50 líneas avanzadas junto con el testigo comercial Corpoica Llanura 11. Se observó diferencia significativa entre líneas de arroz para las variables dependientes rendimiento de grano, días a floración, vigor e incidencia de Pyricularia en hojas y cuello, así como manchado de grano. Las líneas 39 y 37, de la población PCT-11, presentaron los mayores rendimientos, con 6,471 y 6,192kg ha-1, respectivamente, diferentes significativamente del testigo y de nueve líneas de ciclo tardío de la población PCT-4, que presentaron rendimientos muy bajos. Especialmente, la línea 39, mostró menor incidencia del hongo Pyricularia en hojas, que el testigo comercial Corpoica Llanura 11. Los presentes resultados muestran la utilidad de la SR en arroz de sabanas, para generar líneas superiores en rendimiento, en resistencia a enfermedades, en adaptación a las sabanas ácidas y el potencial para contribuir a la diversificación de su base genética.

ABSTRACT The classical breeding methods have narrowed the genetic base of rice. The pedigree method with a limited number of elite and genetically related parents, can reduce variability in long term studies. The development of populations with a broad genetic base and the use of breeding methods that allow the continuous accumulation of favorable alleles could overcome these disadvantages. Recurrent selection (SR) allows the improvement of a population through the pyramidation of favorable alleles of diverse donors and of diverse genetic origin. It has been used in Colombia by CIAT/CIRAD for the development and improvement of the genetic stock of Oryza sativa L. rice, a tropical rain-fed Japonica type in acid savannas. They were evaluated in complete blocks at random with three repetitions, 50 advanced lines of this project, together with the commercial control Corpoica Llanura 11. There was a significant difference between rice lines for the dependent variables grain yield, days to flowering, vigor and incidence of Pyricularia in leaves and spotted of grain. Lines 39 and 37 of the PCT-11 population presented the highest yields, with 6.471 and 6.192kg ha-1, respectively, significantly different from the control and nine late cycle lines of the PCT-4 population, which presented very low yields. Especially line 39 showed a lower incidence of the Pyricularia fungus on leaves than the commercial control Corpoica Llanura 11. The present results and others obtained in Colombia and Brazil, show the utility of SR in savanna rice to generate superior lines in yield, resistance to diseases, adaptation to acid savannas and the potential to contribute to the diversification of the genetic base.

EVALUACIÓN AGRONÓMICA Y ECONÓMICA DE ARVEJA ARBUSTIVA (Pisum sativum L.) EN DIFERENTES ÉPOCAS DE SIEMBRA Y SISTEMAS DE TUTORADO / AGRONOMIC AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF PEA (Pisum sativum L.) TYPE ARBUSTIVE IN DIFFERENT SEASONS OF SOWING AND TRAINING SYSTEMS

En Nariño, la zona cerealista, no cuenta con alternativas de rotación, que permita al agricultor mejorar sus ingresos, romper ciclos de patógenos y diversificar sus sistemas productivos; una posible opción podría ser la arveja arbustiva. En la granja Lope del Sena, seccional Nariño, se evaluó el efecto de época de siembra y sistemas de tutorado, sobre cinco genotipos de arveja arbustiva. Las épocas de siembra correspondieron a marzo (época I), abril (época II) y mayo (época III). En cada periodo, se utilizó un diseño de bloques completos al azar, con arreglo en parcelas divididas. La parcela principal correspondió a los sistemas de tutorado vertical (TV), horizontal (TH) y al testigo sin tutor (ST) y las subparcelas a cinco genotipos de arveja arbustiva. Las variables evaluadas fueron: días a floración, días a cosecha en verde, peso de vainas, número de vainas por planta, rendimiento y porcentaje de vainas sanas. Se determinó la viabilidad económica de los tratamientos utilizando el análisis de presupuesto parcial. Los resultados indicaron mayores rendimientos en las épocas II y III. Los sistemas TV y TH superaron al sistema ST en porcentaje de vainas sanas (%VS). Las líneas UN6651 y UN5174 sobresalieron en peso de vaina y rendimiento. UN6651 obtuvo la mejor respuesta para %VS. La mayor viabilidad económica en las épocas I y III fue para el sistema sin tutor y en la época II, para los sistemas de tutorado vertical y tutorado horizontal.

In the department of Nariño, the area cultivated in cereals has no rotation alternatives that allow farmers to improve their incomes, in addition to breaking pathogen cycles and diversifying their production systems. A possible option could be shrub pea. In SENA's Lope Farm sectional Nariño, the effect of sowing season and training systems on five genotypes of shrub pea was evaluated. The sowing season corresponded to march (season I), april (season II) and may (season III). A randomized complete block design was used in each period in divided plots. The main plot corresponded to vertical training system (TV), horizontal training system (TH) and any training system (ST), and the subplots to five genotypes of shrub pea. The variables evaluated were: days at flowering, days at harvest in green, pod weight, number of pods per plant, yield and percentage of healthy pods. The viability of the treatments was determined using the partial budget analysis. The results indicated higher yields in seasons II and III. The TV and TH systems exceeded the ST in percentage of healthy pods (%VS). Lines UN6651 and UN5174 stood out in pod green weight and yield. UN6651 got the best response for % VS. The greatest economic viability at seasons I and III was for the any training system and at season II for the systems vertical training and horizontal training.

Brevipalpus mites Donnadieu (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) associated with ornamental plants in Distrito Federal, Brazil

Brevipalpus mites colonize a great number of fruit and ornamental plants. Mite species belonging to this genus have been associated with many plant viruses. Citrus leprosis (CiLV) is the most economically important virus transmitted by B. phoenicis mites. It has recently been shown that ornamental plant species can be alternative hosts of this virus. The high volume of trade and frequent movement of live ornamental plants make them efficient pest disseminators. Because of this, it is desirable to expand knowledge of potential pests aiming to guide the adoption of quarantine measures. This work reports ornamental plant hosts of Brevipalpus mites in the Distrito Federal (DF), as well the occurrence of symptoms consistent with Brevipalpus-borne plant viruses in these same hosts. Between July and September of 2005, five surveys were carried out in 14 localities within DF. Leaves and branches of fifty-five ornamental plant species were sampled. The species Pithecellobium avaremotemo Mart. is for the first time reported as a host for B. phoenicis (Geijskes), B. californicus Banks and B. obovatus Donnadieu species. Additionally, seven new species are reported as hosts for Brevipalpus within South America. New hosts are also listed for individual mite species. Typical symptoms of Brevipalpus-borne viruses were observed in Ligustrum sinense Lour., Pelargonium hortorum L.H. Bailey, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and orchids (Dendrobium and Oncidium). The results of this work emphasize the potential role of the ornamental plants as vehicles for dissemination of Brevipalpus mites.

Os ácaros do gênero Brevipalpus colonizam um grande número de espécies frutíferas e ornamentais e têm sido associados a viroses de muitas plantas. A leprose dos citros é a virose de maior importância econômica transmitida por esses ácaros. Recentemente foi comprovado que algumas plantas ornamentais podem ser hospedeiras alternativas desse vírus. Os grandes volumes e a alta movimentação das plantas ornamentais fazem com que estas ajam como eficientes disseminadoras de pragas. Por essa razão, é necessário ampliar o conhecimento sobre pragas potenciais, de modo a subsidiar a implementação de medidas quarentenárias. Neste trabalho são relatadas as plantas ornamentais hospedeiras de ácaros Brevipalpus no Distrito Federal, assim como a ocorrência de sintomas típicos de viroses a elas transmitidas por Brevipalpus. Entre julho e setembro de 2005, foram realizadas cinco coletas em 14 localidades do DF. Foram amostradas folhas e ramos de 55 espécies de ornamentais. Pithecellobium avaremotemo Mart. é relatada, pela primeira vez, como hospedeira das espécies B. phoenicis (Geijskes), B. californicus Banks e B. obovatus Donnadieu. Adicionalmente, são relatadas sete novas espécies como hospedeiras de Brevipalpus na América do Sul. Novos hospedeiros são também listados para cada uma das espécies. Sintomas típicos de viroses transmitidas por Brevipalpus foram observados em Ligustrum sinense Lour., Pelargonium hortorum L.H. Bailey, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. e orquídeas (Dendrobium e Oncidium). Os resultados deste trabalho enfatizam o papel potencial de plantas ornamentais como veículo para disseminação de ácaros Brevipalpus.