ISOLATION AND SEQUENCING OF RESISTANCE GENE ANALOGS FROM THE NBS-LRR REGION OF COFFEA ARABICA GENOME

Coffee is one of the most economically important crops in India and also across the world. Apart from the abiotic stress, a USD 495.5 billion coffee industry suffers from the outbreak of various diseases caused by pathogenic fungus, bacteria and viruses. The presence of Resistance Gene Analogs (RGAs) in coffee plant is the most prominent marker of resistance against the pathogens. The current study aims to isolate resistance gene analogs from the nucleotide binding site – Leucine rich repeats (NBS-LRR) region of the Coffea arabica chromosome.

Respuesta del café a la fertilización con zinc en suelos de la zona cafetera colombiana / Coffee crop response to zinc fertilization in soils of the Colombian coffee region / Resposta do café à fertilização com zinco nos solos da zona cafeeira

RESUMEN Aunque el zinc (Zn) es un microelemento esencial para la nutrición del café por su efecto directo sobre el crecimiento y porque sus deficiencias en las etapas vegetativas son cada vez más comunes, son pocas las investigaciones relacionadas con este nutriente en Colombia. Por ello, con el objetivo de evaluar la respuesta del café variedad Colombia renovado por zoca a la fertilización con zinc (Zn), se realizó una investigación en tres localidades: Venecia, Gigante y Timbío. Los tratamientos consistieron en tres dosis de Zn (5, 10 y 20 kg.ha-1), aplicadas al suelo en forma de óxido (ZnO), y tres dosis de Zn (0,045, 0,09 y 0,18 kg.ha-1), aplicadas vía foliar como quelato, además de un testigo sin aplicación de Zn. Durante el primer año, la aplicación edáfica se realizó a los dos y ocho meses después del zoqueo, y a partir del segundo año, cada seis meses con la recomendación NPK según el análisis de suelo. La aplicación foliar se realizó a los 60 y 90 días después del pico de floración tanto para la cosecha principal como para la mitaca de cada sitio. Se midió la producción anual de café cereza y acumulada durante cuatro años. Para las condiciones del estudio la fertilización edáfica o foliar de Zn no tuvo efectos significativos en la producción de café cereza pero si se registraron aumentos en los niveles de Zn en el suelo y en las hojas.

ABSTRACT Even though Zn is an essential micronutrient for coffee nutrition due to its direct effect on plant growth and because Zn deficiencies are more and more frequent, research related to this nutrient in coffee in Colombia is still little. For these reasons, aiming to determine the Colombian variety coffee crop response to zinc fertilization (Zn) in three sites of the Colombian coffee region, the supply of three Zn rates applied to soil in the form of ZnO (5, 10 and 20 kg.ha-1), and three doses of Zn quelate applied via foliar (0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 kg.ha-1), plus a control without Zn were evaluated. The research was carried out in three sites: Venecia, Gigante and Timbio. During the first year soil treatments were applied two and eight months after trimming, and from the second year the edaphic application was carried out every six months simultaneously with the NPK recommendation according to soil analysis. Foliar application was carried out at 60 and 90 days after the blooming peak for both main harvest and the "mitaca" of each site. Coffee berries yield annually and accumulated over four years were analyzed. For the study conditions the Zn application both edaphic and foliar did not affect significantly coffee yield but did increase the Zn contents at soil and leaves.

RESUMO Embora o zinco (Zn) seja um microelemento essencial para a nutrição do café devido a seu efeito direto no crescimento e porque suas deficiências nas etapas vegetativas são cada vez mais comuns, há pouca pesquisa relacionada a este nutriente na Colômbia. Por esta razão, com o objetivo de avaliar a resposta do café da variedade Colômbia, renovado pelo zoca, à fertilização com zinco (Zn), foi realizada uma investigação em três locais: Venecia, Gigante e Timbío. Os tratamentos consistiram em três doses de Zn (5, 10 e 20 kg.ha-1), aplicadas ao solo na forma de óxido (ZnO), e três doses de Zn (0,045, 0,09 e 0,18 kg.ha-1), aplicadas por aplicação foliar como quelato, além de um controle sem aplicação de Zn. Durante o primeiro ano, a aplicação do solo foi realizada dois e oito meses após a enxada, e a partir do segundo ano, a cada seis meses com a recomendação da NPK de acordo com a análise do solo. A aplicação foliar foi feita aos 60 e 90 dias após o pico de floração, tanto para a cultura principal como para a mitaca em cada local. A produção anual e cumulativa de café cereja foi medida ao longo de quatro anos. Para as condições do estudo, a fertilização do solo ou foliar Zn não teve efeito significativo na produção de café cereja, mas foram registrados aumentos nos níveis de solo e de Zn foliar.

Chemical and sensory characteristics in the selection of bourbon genotypes

The evaluation of coffee quality in Brazil for commercialization is conducted mainly through sensory analysis, also known as the "cup test", in which professional tasters evaluate and score various attributes. The adoption of chemical methods could complement the sensory classification of beverages, if correlations between these chemical and sensory analyses exist, making classification less subjective. This work aimed to identify the relationships between the chemical and sensorial traits of coffee-beverage quality and to evaluate the use of these traits as criteria for the selection of Bourbon cultivars. Twenty coffee genotypes from the first three harvests across five municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil were evaluated. The genotypic values, predicted for each genotype, were used to determine the index based on the sum of ranks from Mulamba and Mock. The genetic correlations among the evaluated traits were also estimated. The presented evaluations were not able to efficiently detect genetic and phenotypic relationships between the chemical and sensorial characteristics of drink quality, but as selection criteria for generation advancement in the beverage quality, it is possible to use these characteristics. Bourbon Amarelo LCJ 9-IAC, Bourbon Amarelo-Procafé, Bourbon Amarelo-Boa Vista, Bourbon Vermelho-São João Batista, and Bourbon Amarelo-Samambaia were the genotypes with the most promising cup quality in the studied regions. Through the selection of these five genotypes, the selection gain was 1.65% for sensory score for beverage quality, when the interaction among the studied environments was removed. The heritability was 92% for improving this trait.

Coffee intake (Coffea arabica L. ) reduces advanced glycation end product (AGEs) formation and platelet aggregation in diabetic rats

Objectives: The study aimed to determine the effect of coffee intake on AGEs formation and platelet aggregation in diabetic Wistar rats. Methods: Coffee powder samples were used to prepare a 10% beverage. Diabetes mellitus was induced in the animals by administering 2% alloxan. All animal experiments were approved by the ethics committee for animal experiments under N°. 420/2012 and 536/2013. Diabetic and non-diabetic rats were divided into 6 groups treated and untreated with coffee (7.2 mL/Kg body weight) and aminoguanidine (AGE inhibiting agent) (100 mg/Kg body weight) for 50 days. After 50 days, the animals were fasted for 12 h and anesthetized (40 mg/Kg sodium pentobarbital) intraperitoneally. Blood samples were collected from the abdominal artery puncture. Hematological parameters (red cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit and leukocyte) and glycemic and HbA1c levels were measured. AGEs quantification (spectrofluorometric method) and the platelet aggregation test (aggregation of cuvettes in a four-channel platelet aggregometer) were also conducted. The rats' renal function was evaluated by measuring serum urea and creatinine. Results: Data showed that coffee intake had no effect on the hematological parameters. Fasting glucose and HbA1c dosage were significantly higher in diabetic animals compared to non-diabetic animals (confirmed the effectiveness of inducing and maintaining diabetic status). Results showed that coffee reduced AGE formation and platelet aggregation in our animal model, not altering the animals' renal function. Conclusions: These results suggest beneficial effects on vasculopathy, a common complication in diabetic patients.

Chemical analyses of flowers and leaves for nutritional diagnoses of coffee trees / Diagnóstico nutricional do cafeeiro por meio de análise floral e foliar

ABSTRACT: The chemical analysis of flowers has been studied for some crops. In coffee trees, the flower tissue analysis could anticipate the nutritional diagnosis. This study aimed to: (i) compare the mineral composition of coffee flowers and leaves; and to (ii) generate reference values for nutritional diagnosis of coffee trees, based on flower and leaf analysis. Nutrient content of flowers and leaves and coffee productivity were evaluated in 26 commercial farms located in Manhuaçu, MG, Brazil throughout three years. The critical nutrient content range in flowers are respectively: 2.78 - 3.17, 0.23 - 0.28, 2.80 - 3.12, 0.30 - 0.37, 0.24 - 0.30, 0.15 - 0.18 dag kg-1 of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S; and 17 - 21, 12 - 18, 52 - 80, 26 - 43, and 28 - 48 mg kg-1 of Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, and B. For leaves, the critical nutrient ranges are respectively: 2.63 - 2.86, 0.13 - 0.14, 2.13 - 2.33, 1.04 - 1.22, 0.27 - 0.33, 0.15 - 0.18 dag kg-1 of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S; and 9 - 14, 15 - 23, 80 - 115, 99 - 148, and 31 - 37 mg kg-1 of Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, and B. The nutritional diagnosis of coffee trees for N, P, Ca, Fe, Cu, and Mn can be anticipated using flower analysis.

RESUMO: A análise química de flores tem sido estudada em algumas culturas. Para o cafeeiro, a análise do tecido floral possibilitaria a antecipação do diagnóstico nutricional das lavouras. O estudo objetivou (i) comparar a composição mineral de flores e de folhas de cafeeiros (ii) e gerar normas para diagnose nutricional do cafeeiro com base na análise de tecidos de flores e folhas das plantas. Para isso, foram avaliados os teores de nutrientes em flores e folhas e a produtividade de café em 26 lavouras comerciais na região de Manhuaçu, MG, durante três anos. As faixas críticas de nutrientes determinadas em flores são: 2,78 - 3,17; 0,23 - 0,28; 2,80 - 3,12; 0,30 - 0,37; 0,24 - 0,30; 0,15 - 0,18 dag kg-1 de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, e 17 - 21; 12 - 18; 52 - 80; 26 - 43 e 28 - 48 mg kg-1 para Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe e B, respectivamente. As faixas críticas de nutrientes em folhas foram: 2,63 - 2,86; 0,13 - 0,14; 2,13 - 2,33; 1,04 - 1,22; 0,27 - 0,33; 0,15 - 0,18 dag kg-1 de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, e 9 - 14; 15 - 23; 80 - 115; 99 - 148 e 31 - 37 mg kg-1 para Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe e B, respectivamente. A diagnose nutricional do cafeeiro, quanto aos nutrientes N, P, Ca, Fe, Cu e Mn, pode ser antecipada por meio da análise de flores.

Exogenous application of salicylic acid to control coffee rust

The exogenous application of salicylic acid can induce plant resistance against pathogens. However, little is known about the potential uses of this bioregulator for controlling coffee diseases. In this study, we assessed the effect of applying salicylic acid (SA – 150 mg L-1) on the management of coffee rust (Hemileia vastatrix) in a 7-year-old coffee plantation with low crop load (651.6 kg ha-1 in 2017). For comparison, plants were sprayed with protectant fungicide (copper hydroxide – CH) and standard fungicides (SF) used by local farmers (boscalid, pyraclostrobin + epoxiconazole, and copper hydroxide). Non-treated plants were included as a negative control. Five monthly applications were performed from November 2016 to March 2017. Rust incidence and severity, defoliation, and growth of plagiotropic branches were evaluated monthly. The activity of catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total proteins was assessed one day after the first, third, and fifth product applications. Compared to untreated plants, SA reduced the severity and incidence of rust from 36.3 to 54.7%, while CH and SF reduced disease from 31.8 to 54.6% and from 83.8 to 88%, respectively. SA reduced defoliation by 54.1%. SA increased the concentration of CAT, APX, and SOD after the first application. However, this effect was not observed after subsequent applications. Foliar application of SA reduces the severity and incidence of coffee rust and defoliation in plants with a low crop load.

Parasitism of Meloidogyne exigua races 1 and 2 in coffee plants derived from Timor Hybrid / Parasitismo de Meloidogyne exigua raças 1 e 2 em cafeeiros derivados do Híbrido de Timor

ABSTRACT: To investigate the degree of parasitism of two populations of Meloidogyne exigua, the gall index (GI) and the reproduction factor (RF) of M. exigua races 1 (Est E2) and 2 (Est E1) were analyzed in 47 progenies on F3:4 or F4:5 generation derived from the crossing between Coffea arabica cv. Catuaí Amarelo and Timor Hybrid. C. canephora cv. Apoatã IAC 2258 and C. arabica cv. Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 were used as resistance and susceptibility checks, respectively. The genotypes that were classified as resistant or susceptible by RF were similarly classified by GI, showing a close relationship between both methodologies. The data also indicated no differences in virulence between the nematode populations, since the progenies showed similar resistance reactions to the M. exigua races 1 and 2. According to GI from the 47 mother plants evaluated, 27 progenies (57.4%) were classified as resistant to M. exigua races 1 and 2, with GI ranging from 0.0 to 1.4 and 20 progenies (42.6%) were susceptible with GI from 2.6 to 4.4. These results showed that most of the evaluated germplasm was very promising in relation to the development of new Arabica coffee cultivars with resistance to M. exigua.

RESUMO: Com o objetivo de investigar o grau de parasitismo de duas populações de Meloidogyne exigua, o índice de galhas (IG) e o fator de reprodução (FR) de M. exigua raças 1 (Est E2) e 2 (Est E1) foram analisados em 47 progênies na geração F3:4 ou F4:5, derivadas do cruzamento entre Coffea arabica cv. Catuaí Amarelo e Híbrido de Timor. Plantas de C. canephora cv. Apoatã IAC 2258 e C. arabica cv. Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 foram usadas como padrão de resistência e de suscetibilidade, respectivamente. Os genótipos que foram classificados como resistentes ou suscetíveis pelo FR foram similarmente classificados pelo IG, mostrando uma estreita relação entre as duas metodologias para a avaliação da resistência. Os dados também indicaram que não houve diferenças quanto à virulência entre as duas populações do nematoide, uma vez que as progênies mostraram similar reação de resistência a M. exigua raça 1 e 2. De acordo com o IG, das 47 plantas-mãe avaliadas, 27 progenies (57,4%) foram classificadas como resistentes a M. exigua raças 1 e 2, com IG variando de 0,0 a 1,4 e 20 progenies (42,6%) foram suscetíveis, com IG variando de 2,6 a 4,4. Esses resultados mostraram que a maioria dos germoplasmas avaliados foi muito promissora em relação ao desenvolvimento de novas cultivares de café Arábica com resistência a M. exigua.

Activity of insecticides on coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) (Coleoptera: curculionidae, scolytinae) / Atividade de inseticidas sobre a broca do café (Hypothenemus hampei) (Coleoptera: curculionidae, escolitinae)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the topical, residual and agronomic effects of the insecticides Voliam Targo, Benevia, Lorsban 480 BR, Curbix 200 SC, Sperto, Verismo, Polytrin 400/40 CE, Curyom 550 EC, Polo 500 SC and Vertimec 18 EC in the control of the berry borer of coffee (H. hampei). The experimental design was completely randomized and four replicates were used in the trials. In the laboratory, a direct spray was sprayed on the insect (topical effect) and applied to the fruits of the coffee (residual contamination). In both experiments, each plot consisted of a Petri dish lined with filter paper, 10 fruits in the green stage and 10 adult females of the berry borer, originating from artificial breeding. Two field experiments were carried out at Campus Glória Experimental Farm. The first one was carried out with the objective of evaluating the residual effect of the insecticides on artificial infestation of the berry borer after applying the products to fruits at the beginning of maturation. The number of perforated fruits, dead females, number of eggs and larvae were evaluated in laboratory and field experiments. The second field experiment had as objective to evaluate the effectiveness in controlling the natural population of the berry borer. Two applications were performed with a 30-day interval, using a motorized turbocharger. The number of fruits bored in 50 fruits per plot and percentage of seeds bored in a sample of 250 seeds per replicate were evaluated. In the laboratory, all insecticides provided mortality higher than 80% in topical application and greater than 73% by residual contamination, except the insecticide Polo 500 SC, which provided a 55% mortality. In the field experiment with artificial infestation, all the insecticides differed from the control, maintaining residual control until 30 days after application and with mortality higher than 70%, reaching up to 100% of mortality. In the test with natural berry borer females infestation the insecticides differed from the control in all evaluated parameters, showed efficacy higher than 75% at 35 days after the second application. The insecticides Voliam Targo, Lorsban 480 BR, Curbix 200 SC, Sperto, Polytrin 400/40 CE and Verismo presented the best control results, being indicated for use in the management of the berry borer of coffee.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar em laboratório e em campo os efeitos tópicos, residuais e de eficiência agronômica dos inseticidas Voliam Targo, Benevia, Lorsban 480 BR, Curbix 200 SC, Sperto, Verismo, Polytrin 400/40 CE, Curyom 550 EC, Polo 500 SC e Vertimec 18 EC no controle da broca do café (H. hampei). O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e quatro repetições foram utilizados nos ensaios. No laboratório foi feita uma pulverização direta sobre o inseto (efeito tópico) e uma aplicação nos frutos do café (contaminação residual). Em ambos os experimentos, cada parcela consistiu de uma placa Petri forrada com papel de filtro, 10 frutos no estágio verde e 10 fêmeas adultas da broca, originários de criação artificial. Dois experimentos de campo foram realizados na Fazenda Experimental Campus Glória. O primeiro foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito residual dos inseticidas em infestação artificial da broca após a aplicação dos produtos em frutos no início da maturação. Foram avaliados o número de frutos perfurados, fêmeas mortas, número de ovos e larvas nos experimentos de laboratório e campo. O segundo experimento de campo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia no controle da população natural da broca. Foram realizadas duas aplicações com intervalo de 30 dias, utilizando-se um turbo pulverizador motorizado. Foram avaliados o número de frutos perfurados em 50 frutos por parcela e porcentagem de sementes brocadas em uma amostra de 250 sementes por repetição. No laboratório, todos os inseticidas proporcionaram mortalidade superior a 80% em aplicação tópica e maior de 73% por contaminação residual, exceto o inseticida Polo 500 SC, que proporcionou 55% de mortalidade. No experimento de campo com infestação artificial, todos os inseticidas diferiram da testemunha, mantendo o controle residual até 30 dias após a aplicação e com mortalidade superior a 70%, chegando a até 100% de mortalidade. No teste com infestação natural da broca os inseticidas diferiram da testemunha em todos os parâmetros avaliados, mostraram eficácia superior a 75% aos 35 dias após a segunda aplicação. Os inseticidas Voliam Targo, Lorsban 480 BR, Curbix 200 SC, Sperto, Polytrin 400/40 CE e Verismo apresentaram os melhores resultados de controle, sendo indicados para uso no manejo da broca do café.

Coffea arabica L. Derived Phytochemicals against Haemophilus influenza Causing Conjunctivitis

Phytochemicals from Coffea arabica plant extract are traditionally used to cure conjunctivitis. It is caused by Haemophilus influenza. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia DiscoveryStudio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that caffeine and chlorogenic acid can efficiently deactivate the shikimate dehydrogenase enzyme which will result in interruption of the life cycle of the microorganism

Speed and rotation variations in gathering coffee machine / Variações de velocidades e rotações no recolhimento mecanizado do café

The mechanized harvesting operation of coffee sweep from ground have a great importance, due the value of the coffee that was lost by the harvest process, as well as the breakdown of the cycle of pests that can damage the coffee. To change work settings can influence significantly the capacity of the gathering system. Due, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence the speed of displacement and rotations of the components of gathering coffee machine in its performance. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Presidente Olegário-MG on coffee plantations aged 10 to 11 years. The field, presenting an average of 990 kg ha-1 of coffee present in the soil after the machine harvest. The engine rotations of the tractor evaluated were 146.6, 162.3, 178.0, 193.7, and 209.4 rad.s-1 combined with the 1stA and 2ndA gears, resulting in different working speeds. The treatments were distributed in randomized blocks with five replicates. The variables analyzed were the gathering efficiency, cleaning efficiency, coffee losses, and percentage of mineral and vegetal impurities. It was concluded that the gathering efficiency was higher when working with 178.0 rad.s-1 at 1.26 km h-1, resulting in lower coffee losses in the operation, a preponderant factor in the study. On the other hand, the best cleaning efficiency of the machine was found when using 193.7 rad.s-1 and 1.37 km h-1.

A operação de recolhimento mecanizado do café de varreção apresenta grande importância, devido ao valor do café que é perdido pelo processo de colheita, como também pela quebra do ciclo de pragas que podem prejudicar o cafeeiro. A alteração de regulagens de trabalho da recolhedora pode influenciar significantemente na capacidade do sistema de recolhimento. Portanto, objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar a influência da velocidade de deslocamento e das rotações dos componentes da recolhedora no seu desempenho. O experimento foi realizado no município de Presidente Olegário-MG em lavoura de café com idade de 10 a 11 anos. A área estudada foi caracterizada, apresentando média de 990 kg ha-1 de café presentes no solo para recolhimento. As rotações do motor do trator avaliadas foram de 146.6, 162.3, 178.0, 193.7, e 209.4 rad.s-1 combinadas com as marchas 1ªA e 2ªA, resultando em diferentes velocidades de trabalho. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em blocos casualizados com cinco repetições. As variáveis analisadas foram a eficiência de recolhimento, eficiência de limpeza, perdas de café e porcentagem de impurezas minerais e vegetais. Concluiu-se que a eficiência de recolhimento foi maior quando se trabalhou com 178.0 rad.s-1 à 1,26 km h-1, originando assim menores perdas de café na operação, fator preponderante no estudo. Por outro lado, a melhor eficiência de limpeza da máquina foi encontrada quando se utilizou 193.7 rad.s-1 e 1,37 km h-1.

Coffee beverage reduces ROS production and does not affect the organism's response against Candida albicans

Coffee is a mixture of substances with potential beneficial and adverse health effects. Several studies demonstrate the antioxidant effect of the phenolics compounds present in coffee. Neutrophils produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) by activating of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase 2 (NOX2), which plays a key role in organism defenseagainst microbial pathogens. Diabetes mellitus patients are more susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections. The present study evaluated the influence of coffee beverage on NOX2 activity and ROS generation and the impact of this effect on phagocytosis and killing of Candida albicansby neutrophils from diabetic and non-diabetic animals. Diabetes mellitus was induced in male Wistar rats using 2% alloxan. Diabetic and non-diabetic animals were divided into groups treated and untreated with coffee drink (7.2 mL/kg/day) or apocyanine (16 mg/kg/day) for 50 days. After 50 days, the animals' glycemic profile was measured by blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) tests. The generation of ROS in neutrophilic cells was measured by chemiluminescence and cytochrome C reduction assays. C. albicans phagocytosis and death were evaluated by optical microscopy using the May-Grunwald-Giemsa staining method. The coffee drink has not altered the glycemic profile and NOX2 activity of the animals. However, coffee reduced the ROS pool in non-diabetic and diabetic animals, but this activity did not harm the phagocytosis or killing of neutrophils. Treatment with apocyanin decreased ROS production and killing capacity of neutrophils from non-diabetic animals against C. albicans. We suggest that the coffee drink intake prevents oxidative damage and does not impair response of the organism against opportunistic microorganism.

Evaluation of leaf and root absorptions of glyphosate in the growth of coffee plants / Avaliação da absorção foliar e radicular de glifosato no crescimento de plantas de café

Intoxication by dispersion of glyphosate droplets in coffee seedlings is common and, in addition to the problem of drift, there are reports of contamination of this herbicide to a nontarget plant via the rhizosphere. Hydroponics allows the comparison of the translocation of the glyphosate absorbed by the foliage or the roots and avoids the interaction with the soil, which could hamper the achievement of more accurate conclusions when it is absorbed by the root. Thus, the toxicity of glyphosate sublethal dosages in the initial growth of coffee plants in hydroponics was evaluated by applying four sublethal dosages in two different locations (solution and leaf). Fifty days after the application of the herbicide, the intoxication percentage and the growth of the coffee seedlings were evaluated. From the reduced dose of 115.2 g·ha-1 of glyphosate, height reductions, root length; number of leaves, dry mass of leaf, roots and total, leaf area, and leaf mass ratio were observed. The first two parameters were observed only in leaf application and the others via leaf and solution. The aerial part­root ratio system had an increase in herbicide sublethal dosages when applied to leaves and the ratio of leaf area and specific leaf area increased in both applications. Sublethal dosages of glyphosate applied to young coffee plants under hydroponic conditions impair their growth, and it is more accentuated with increasing doses and when the leaves, instead of the roots, absorb the herbicide.(AU)

Intoxicação por dispersão das gotas de glifosato em mudas de café são comuns, além do problema da deriva, há relatos da passagem desse herbicida para planta não alvo via rizosfera. A hidroponia possibilita comparar a translocação do glifosato absorvido pelas folhagens ou raízes e evita a interação do solo que poderia dificultar a obtenção de conclusões mais precisas quando absorvido pela raiz. Assim, a toxidade de subdoses de glifosato no crescimento inicial de plantas de café em hidroponia foi avaliada aplicando-se quatro subdoses em dois locais distintos (solução e folha). Cinquenta dias após a aplicação do herbicida, a porcentagem de intoxicação e o crescimento das mudas de café foram avaliados. A partir da subdose de 115,2 g·ha-1 de glifosato observaram-se reduções da altura; comprimento radicular; número de folhas; massa seca da folha, raiz, radicular e total; área foliar; razão de massa foliar, sendo os dois primeiros parâmetros observados somente na aplicação foliar e os demais via foliar e solução. A relação parte aérea/sistema radicular aumentaram com o incremento das subdoses do herbicida quando aplicado nas folhas e a razão de área foliar e área foliar específica aumentaram em ambas as vias de aplicação. Subdoses de glifosato aplicadas em plantas jovens de café, em condições hidropônicas, prejudicam o seu crescimento sendo mais acentuados com o aumento das doses e quando o herbicida é absorvido pelas folhas em relação à absorção radicular.(AU)

Caracterización socioeconómica de fincas cafeteras del departamento de Nariño, Colombia / Socioeconomic characterization of coffee farms of the department of Nariño, Colombia

RESUMEN La adopción de tecnologías generadas para el cultivo del café depende, en gran medida de factores, como la disponibilidad de recursos y el nivel de escolaridad de los productores, lo cual, determina la importancia de analizar las condiciones socioeconómicas, en la estructuración de los sistemas productivos de café. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las principales características sociales y económicas de los cafeteros en los ecotopos 220A y 221A, departamento de Nariño. Con base en un marco muestral de 16.767 predios cafeteros, se seleccionaron aleatoriamente 159 productores (86, del ecotopo 220A y 73, del 221A), con el objeto de aplicar el formulario de encuesta. En el análisis estadístico, 58 variables categóricas fueron sometidas a un análisis multivariado, mediante el método de correspondencias múltiples y análisis de clasificación jerárquica. El ecotopo 220A, se caracterizó por tener áreas de café entre 1 y 3 hectáreas, viviendas con techos de eternit y zinc, pisos de cemento, energía eléctrica, acueducto y unidad sanitaria. El rendimiento está entre 1.001 y 2.000kg.ha-1, costos de producción menores a COP1.500.000 (USD444,83). Los caficultores asisten a jornadas de capacitación y su núcleo familiar está compuesto por 4-7 personas. En el ecotopo 221A predominan las casas con techo de teja, pisos en cemento, energía eléctrica, acueducto y unidad sanitaria; las aguas servidas se disponen en pozos sépticos. No se aplican las buenas prácticas agrícolas (BPA), los rendimientos son menores a 1.500kg.ha-1 cps (café pergamino seco) y los costos de producción son inferiores a COP1.500.000ha-1. año-1 (USD444,83).

ABSTRACT The adoption of technologies generated for the coffee crop, depends to a great degree on factors such as the availability of resources and the producer´s scholarship which determines the importance of socioeconomic conditions in the coffee productive system structure. The objective of this investigation was to analyze the main coffee grower´s social and economic characteristics in the 220A and 221A Nariño Department ecotopes. 159 producers (86 from the ecotype 220A and 73 from the ecotope 221A), were selected randomly based on a sampling frame of 16.767 coffee farms, with the purpose of applying the survey questionnaire. In the statistical analysis, 58 categorical variables were used, they were subjected to a multivariate analysis using the multiple correspondence method and hierarchical classification analysis. The 220A ecotope was characterized by having coffee areas between 1 and 3 hectares, houses with eternit and zinc roofs, cement floors, electric power, aqueduct and sanitary unit. The performance is between 1.001 and 2.000kg.ha1, the cost of production is less than COP1.500,000 (USD44,83); the coffee growers attend training sessions and their family nucleus is made up of 4 - 7 people. In the ecotope 221A the houses with tile roof, cement floors, electricity, aqueduct and sanitary unit predominate; wastewater is disposed of in septic tanks. Good agricultural practices (GAP) aren't used, the yields are less than 1.500kg.ha-1 (dried parchment coffee) and the cost of production is less than $1.500.000 ha-1. year-1

Phenolic content analysis of coffee leaves subjected to htst and convective drying / Análisis del contenido fenólico de hojas de café sujetas a secado htst y convectivo

SUMMARY As a potential beverage, coffee leaf tea may possess both qualities of brewed coffee and regular tea. Thus, making it an attractive beverage in years to come. One of the main qualities is the leaf's phenolic content, which is chiefly attributed with health benefits. However, the leaf's total phenolic content may be adversely affected by heat during the drying process. Coffee leaves were dried using a combined drying process, high-temperature short-time (HTST) and convective drying, to assess the optimal drying parameters for both total phenolic content preservation and drying time reduction. To reach conclusions, a central composite rotational design (CCRD) was employed. With both temperature and thickness as independent variables, a response surface using time as dependent variable was generated. The temperature ranged from 80°C to 110°C and the thickness from 1cm to 3cm. Results indicate that the HTST pretreatment significantly reduced the drying time without affecting the total phenolic content; that is, the CCRD analysis on the effect of the HTST pretreatment on the total phenolic content did not yield statistically significant results.

RESUMEN Como bebida potencial, el té de hojas de café posee cualidades, tanto de café preparado como de té regular, por lo tanto, será una bebida interesante en los próximos años. Una de las principales cualidades es el contenido fenólico de las hojas, a lo cual, se atribuyen beneficios sobre la salud; sin embargo, el contenido fenólico total (TPC), se puede ver afectado negativamente por el calor, durante el proceso de secado. Hojas de café fueron secadas usando un proceso de secado combinado, tiempo corto y alta temperatura (HTST) y secado convectivo, para establecer los parámetros óptimos de secado, tanto para la preservación del TPC como para la reducción del tiempo de secado. Para obtener conclusiones, un diseño de experimentos rotacional central compuesto (CCRD) fue aplicado. Usando como variables independientes la temperatura y el espesor, se generó una superficie de respuesta, empleando el tiempo, como variable dependiente. El rango de temperatura usado fue entre 80 y 110 y de espesor, entre 1 y 3cm. Los resultados indican que el pretratamiento de HTST redujo significativamente el tiempo de secado, sin afectar el TPC, es decir, el análisis del CCRD sobre el efecto del pretratamiento del HTST en el TPC no obtuvo resultados estadísticamente significativos.

Antileishmanial Effect of Coffea arabica, Salvia rhytidea and Bunium persicum against Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica Promastigotes and Their Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Activities

Aims: This study was aimed to use Coffea arabica, Salvia rhytidea and Bonium persicum extracts against Leishmania major and L. tropica promastigotes to compare various concentrations of these plant extracts. In addition, their cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities were also evaluated. Study Design: This study was performed experimentally using various concentrations of three medicinal plant extracts compared to control groups. Methodology: Fresh seeds of C. arabica and B. persicum and leaves of S. rhytidea were powdered and each plant material was extracted by ethyl alcohol via warm maceration method. Complete medium was used to prepare nine final concentrations (1-1000 µg/ml) for experiments. The cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of the ethanolic extracts were evaluated using colorimetric cell viability WST1 and DPPH assays. All experiments were performed in triplicate and analyzed by t-test. The optical density (OD) values as measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to calculate the IC50 values. Selectivity index (SI) of the plant extracts was not attributed to cytotoxicity when it was ≥ 10. Results: The results indicated that B. persicum extract had potent antileishmanial activity against the promastigotes of both Leishmania species based on a dose-dependent response (

Endo-β-mannanase enzyme activity in the structures of Coffea arabica L. seeds under different types of processing and drying / Atividade da enzima endo-β-mananase nas estruturas de sementes de Coffea arabica L. submetidas a diferentes tipos de processamentos e secagem

ABSTRACT: Enzymes play a fundamental role in degradation of molecules during seed germination, development, and deterioration. Endo-β-mannanase is one of the main enzymes responsible for hydrolysis of mannans in the endosperm during germination of coffee seeds through its action in hydrolytic degradation of cell walls and in weakening the structures of the endosperm that surround the embryo, allowing radicle emergence. The aim of this study was to determine the activity of the endo-β-mannanase enzyme in the structures of coffee seeds for the purpose of assessing the relationship between this activity and the physiological quality of the seeds under different processing and drying methods. Coffea arabica L. fruit in the cherry maturity stage was subjected to three different types of processing: natural (seeds maintained in the fruit itself), fully washed (fruit pulped mechanically and the seeds demucilaged by fermentation in water), and semi-washed or demucilaged (both fruit pulp and mucilage removed mechanically); and two methods of drying: slow drying (suspended screen) in the shade, and rapid drying in mechanical dryer at 35°C to a moisture content of 11±1%. After processing and drying, the physiological quality of the seeds was evaluated through the germination test, and endo-β-mannanase enzyme activity was quantified. Coffee seeds submitted to natural processing have lower physiological performance, as well as greater deterioration and greater activity of the endo-ß-mannanase enzyme. Removal of mucilage during fully washed and semi-washed processing of coffee seeds reduces the activity of the endo-ß-mannanase enzyme and lowers deterioration, especially after faster drying. The enzyme endo-ß-mannanase is efficient in studying of the effects of processing and drying on coffee seeds, and can be evaluated in whole seeds, endosperms or embryos.

RESUMO: As enzimas têm papel fundamental na degradação de moléculas durante a germinação, desenvolvimento e deterioração das sementes. A endo-β-mananase é uma das principais responsáveis pela hidrólise das mananas no endosperma durante a germinação das sementes de café, atuando na degradação das paredes celulares e enfraquecimento do endosperma que circunda o embrião, permitindo a protrusão da radícula. Objetivou-se nesta pesquisa determinar a atividade da endo-beta-mananase nas estruturas das sementes de café, para avaliar a relação entre esta atividade e a qualidade de sementes submetidas a diferentes processamentos e métodos de secagem. Frutos de Coffea arabica L. no estádio de maturação cereja foram submetidos a três tipos de processamento: natural (sementes mantidas nos próprios frutos), despolpado (frutos descascados mecanicamente e sementes desmuciladas por fermentação em água) e desmucilado (frutos descascados e a mucilagem removida, ambos mecanicamente), como também a dois métodos de secagem: lenta à sombra (telado suspenso) e secagem rápida em secador mecânico a 35°C, até umidade de 11±1%. Após o processamento e secagem avaliou-se a qualidade fisiológica das sementes pelo teste de germinação e quantificou-se a atividade da enzima endo-β-mananase. Sementes de café submetidas ao processamento natural tem menor desempenho fisiológico, assim como maior deterioração e maior atividade da enzima endo-ß-mananase, principalmente após secagem mais rápida. A remoção da mucilagem durante o processamento despolpado e desmucilado de sementes de café reduz a atividade da enzima endo-ß-mananase e também a deterioração. A secagem rápida em secador afeta negativamente a qualidade das sementes. A enzima endo-ß-mananase é eficiente no estudo dos efeitos do processamento e secagem em sementes de café, podendo ser avaliada em sementes inteiras, endospermas ou embriões.

Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) associated with arabica coffee and geographical distribution in the neotropical region

ABSTRACT Coffee is one of the most important Brazilian agricultural commodities exported, and Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo States are the main coffee producers. Scale insects are important coffee pests, and 73 species of Cerococcidae (3), Coccidae (18), Diaspididae (6), Eriococcidae (1), Ortheziidae (3), Pseudococcidae (21), Putoidae (2) and Rhizoecidae (19) have been associated with roots, branches, leaves, flowers and fruits of Arabica coffee in the Neotropics. Eight species were found associated with Arabica coffee in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo States in this study, and Coccidae was the most frequent family. Coccus alpinus, Cc. celatus, Cc. lizeri, Cc. viridis, and Saissetia coffeae (Coccidae) were found in both states; Alecanochiton marquesi, Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (Diaspididae), and Dysmicoccus texensis (Pseudococcidae) were only found in Minas Gerais. Alecanochiton marquesi and P. trilobitiformis are first reported in Minas Gerais, and Cc. alpinus in Espírito Santo, on Arabica coffee. All scale insect species were associated with coffee leaves and branches, except D. texensis, associated with coffee roots. Fourty seven scale insect species have been found occurring in Brazilian Arabica coffee, and in Espírito Santo (28) and Minas Gerais (23). Widespread and geographical distribution of each species found are discussed.

Caracterización de cafés torrefactados, provenientes del ecotopo E-220A / Characterization of roasted coffees from the ecotopo E-220A

Resumen Antecedente. Los ecotopos son entornos con condiciones edafológicas, acuíferas, y ambientales bien definidas, en las cuales se producen granos con características de calidad que cautivan mercados locales e internacionales. Objetivo. Correlacionar fisicoquímicamente café crudo y torrefactado proveniente de 2 zonas del Ecotopo_E-220A. Materiales y método. La investigación, se desarrolló en cuatro etapas con cafés variedad Colombia de tipo supremo y extra especial, provenientes del departamento de Nariño de los municipios de La Unión y de Buesaco, siguiendo un diseño experimental de bloques al azar con análisis multivariado, complementado con la técnica de componentes principales. Resultados. Se correlacionaron las zonas de estudio con las características intrínsecas del café crudo_ mayor altura, color verde intenso, granos grandes más uniformes y de mayor acidez titulable. Y a menor altura mayor contenido de lípidos. Los cafés de la zona 2_ mayor altura_ tienen menor acidez titulable, menor contenido de lípidos, presentan la mayor pérdida de estos durante la torrefacción y genera cafés torrefactados de color entre medio y medio ligero. La zona 1 por el mayor contenido de lípidos genera cafés más aromáticos. Igualmente, con la metodología de componentes principales se determinó que la de pérdida de peso en café tostado, los carbohidratos y la densidad aparente explican el primer componente en 0.846, 0.745, 0.845 respectivamente y el segundo componente agrupa al contenido de lípidos en 0.801 y el contenido de proteína cruda en 0.620.

Abstract Background. Ecotopos are environments with well-defined soil, aquifer and environmental conditions, in which grains with quality characteristics are produced that captivate local and international markets. Objective. Physically and chemically correlate raw and roasted coffee beans from 2 zones of Ecotopo E-220A. Materials and methods. The research was carried out in four stages with Colombian varieties of supreme and extra special type, from the department of Nariño of the municipalities of the Union and Buesaco, following an experimental design of random blocks with multivariate analysis, complemented with the technique of main components. Results. The study areas were correlated with the intrinsic characteristics of raw coffee - higher height, intense green color, larger, more uniform grain and higher titratable acidity. And at lower height, higher lipid content. The coffees of zone 2_ greater height_ have lower titratable acidity, lower lipid content, they present the greater loss of these during the roasting and generates roasted cafes of color between medium and light medium. Zone 1 due to its higher content of lipids produces more aromatic coffees. Likewise with the main components methodology it was determined that the loss of weight in roasted coffee, carbohydrates and apparent density explain the first component in 0.846, 0.745, 0.845 respectively and the second component groups the lipid content in 0.801 and The crude protein content at 0.620.

Spacial distribution of fertigated coffee root system / Distribuição espacial do sistema radicular do cafeeiro fertirrigado

ABSTRACT The development of coffee plant root system changes when subjected to drip irrigation and fertigation. This work aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of fertigation on the development of coffee root system by drip irrigation in western Bahia. The experiment was carried out with Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 coffee plants, of about 3.5 years of age, in the "Café do Rio Branco" farm, located in Barreiras - BA, and consisted of a complete randomized blocks design with 3 replicates. Treatments consisted of three levels of nitrogen and potassium fertilization (900/800, 600/500 and 300/250 kg ha-1 year-1 N and K2O), weekly distributed, by means of fertigation, throughout the process. After the fourth harvest, coffee root system was evaluated, and root length density (RLD) and root density (RD) were determined at different sampled layers. The highest root concentration, root length density (RLD), and root density (RD) were observed in the superficial layers of soil (0-20 cm), and under the dripline (30 and 70 cm from the orthotropic branch). Results showed that the lower the N and K2O levels, the higher was the development (RLD and RD) of the coffee root system.

RESUMO O desenvolvimento do sistema radicular do cafeeiro é alterado quando submetido à irrigação localizada e fertirrigação. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos de diferentes doses de fertirrigação sobre o desenvolvimento do sistema radicular do cafeeiro irrigado por gotejamento na região Oeste da Bahia. Realizou-se o trabalho na fazenda Café do Rio Branco, localizada em Barreiras - BA, em cafeeiros de aproximadamente 3,5 anos de idade, da variedade Catuaí IAC 144. O experimento foi montado em um esquema fatorial 3 x 3, sendo três níveis de adubação nitrogenada e potássica (900/800, 600/500 e 300/250 kg ha-1 ano-1 de N e K2O), em 3 parcelamentos mensais de fertirrigação (2, 4 e 8 vezes). Após a quarta safra, o sistema radicular do cafeeiro foi avaliado e a densidade de comprimento radicular (DCR) e densidade radicular (DR) em diferentes camadas amostradas foram determinadas. A maior concentração de raízes, densidade de comprimento radicular (DCR) e densidade radicular (DR) foi obtida nas camadas superficiais (0-20 cm) e sob a linha lateral (30 e 70 cm de distância do ramo ortotrópico). As menores doses de N e K2O propiciaram maior desenvolvimento (DCR e DR) do sistema radicular do cafeeiro.

Evaluation of the composition effect of harvested coffee in the organoleptic properties of coffee drink / Evaluación del efecto de la composición del café cosechado en las propiedades organolépticas de la bebida de café

Background: The current flourishing of the specialty coffee market has motivated the development of this research on the basis that the harvested coffee fruits are a determining factor in drink quality. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the composition of harvested coffee (Coffea arabica L.) regarding the organoleptic quality of the coffee drink for the varieties Caturra and Colombia. Methods: Treatments for the assessed varieties were defined with different percentage compositions of coffee fruits M1 (100R), M2 (80R, 13OV, 7SR), M3 (60R, 26OV, 12SR, 2UR) and the control M4, which included fruits in different ripening stages, ripe (R), overripe (OV), semi-ripe (SR) and unripe (UR), in different proportions in experimental units of 10 kg of harvested coffee. The experimental design envisaged 3 rounds (repetitions) of harvest. The harvested coffee was classified manually according to its ripening stage using a previously developed scale based on colorimetry and recording the degrees Brix of 50 fruits in each ripening stage. The standardized wet processing method was carried out; a Q Grader cupping panel of five members was used for the sensory analysis of the coffee drink. Results: The results showed that for the variety Caturra statistical differences in cup quality between treatments were not found, whereas for the variety Colombia, treatments M1 and M3 showed similar behavior, with statistically significant differences regarding M2 and M4. Finally, the mathematical modeling obtained to predict the cup score depending on the coffee ripening stages composition, counted with coefficients of determination R2 of 0.946 and 0.852 with an error of 1.40 and 1.03% for the varieties Caturra and Colombia, respectively. Conclusions: The model developed with fuzzy logic and validated with information from other farms, presented an error of less than 2% in the estimation of the cup as a function of the ripening stages composition of the coffee varieties Caturra and Colombia.

Antecedentes: El progreso en el mercado de los cafés especiales, ha motivado el desarrollo de la presente investigación tomando como base que los frutos de café cosechados son un factor determinante en la calidad de la bebida. Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue la evaluación del efecto de la composición del café (Coffea arabica L.) cosechado respecto a la calidad organoléptica de la bebida para las variedades Caturra y Colombia. Métodos:, se definieron los tratamientos (composiciones en porcentaje) de café cereza M1 (100M), M2 (80M, 13SM, 7P), M3 (60M, 26SM, 12P, 2V) y testigo M4, las cuales contemplan para los estados de maduración maduro (M), sobremaduro (SM), pintón (P) y verde (V) en proporciones diferentes en unidades experimentales de 10 kg de café cereza. El diseño experimental contempló 3 pases (replicas) de cosecha. Una vez cosechado al café se realizó la clasificación manual de los estados de maduración con ayuda de una escala previamente elaborada, así como la verificación objetiva por colorimetría y el registro de los grados Brix para 50 frutos en cada estado de maduración. Se realizó un proceso de beneficio húmedo estandarizado; se utilizó un panel de catación Q Grader de cinco integrantes para el análisis sensorial de la bebida. Un análisis de varianza fue empleado para comparar los resultados y se usó lógica difusa para elaborar un modelo matemático predictivo de la calidad en taza en las dos variedades. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron que para la variedad Caturra no se encontraron diferencias estadísticas de calidad en taza entre los tratamientos, mientras que para variedad Colombia los tratamientos M1 y M3 presentaron igual efecto con diferencias estadísticas significativas respecto a M2 y M4. Finalmente, el modelamiento matemático obtenido para predecir la puntuación de la taza en función de la composición de los estados de maduración del café, contó con coeficientes de determinación R2 de 0,946 y 0,852 con errores de 1,40 y 1,03% en variedad Caturra y variedad Colombia, respectivamente. Conclusiones: El modelo desarrollado con lógica difusa validado con información de otras fincas presentó un error menor al 2% en la estimación de la taza en función de la composición de los estados de maduración del café variedad Caturra y Colombia.