Response of 'criolla' potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivar Colombia to mineral organic fertilization

The 'Criolla' potato (Solanum tuberosum) phureja group cultivated in the inter-Andean valleys of the high tropics, is commonly fertilized only with mineral nutrients in conventional production, without the use of soil test and use of organic fertilizers. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of organic chicken manure as a source of nutrients to increase yield and quality in 'Criolla' potatoes compared to conventional fertilization. Treatments evaluated were organic chicken manure, mineral nutrition based on soil tests, organic manure mixed with mineral nutrition, and conventional nutrition based on farmers' typical nutrition plans. In plant response conventional and mineral treatments mixed with organic matter were the best in leaf area and dry weight of shoot and tuber. Treatment with mineral nutrition mixed with organic manure (2 and 6 t) obtained the largest length of the main stems. The best yield response was obtained with conventional nutrition, while the major size was obtained with mineral and mineral combined with organic treatments. According to the results, the best response was obtained with the application of mineral nutrition in the combination of 6 t ha-1 organic manure.

La papa criolla (Solanum tuberosum) grupo phureja es cultivada en los valles interandinos del trópico alto, comúnmente fertilizada con nutrientes minerales en la producción convencional, sin hacer uso de análisis de suelos y nutrición con fertilizantes orgánicos. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el potencial de la materia orgánica de gallinaza, como fuente de nutrientes, para incrementar el rendimiento y la calidad en la papa criolla, comparándola con la nutrición convencional. Los tratamientos evaluados fueron gallinaza, nutrición mineral, basado en análisis de suelos; nutrición mineral, combinada con materia orgánica y un tratamiento soportado en la fertilización convencional, con base en los planes nutricionales, típicos de los agricultores. En las respuestas de la planta, los tratamientos convencionales y minerales mezclados con nutrición mineral obtuvieron los valores más altos en área foliar y peso seco de la parte aérea y el tubérculo. En longitud de tallo, la mejor respuesta se obtuvo con los tratamientos minerales mezclados con materia orgánica (2 y 6 toneladas). La mejor respuesta en rendimiento fue obtenida en la nutrición mineral convencional, mientras que las papas con mayor calibre, se lograron con los tratamientos mineral y mineral mezclado con orgánico. De acuerdo con los resultados, la mejor respuesta en cultivo se puede obtener con la nutrición mineral, en combinación con 6 toneladas de materia orgánica.

Espectroscopía visible y del infrarrojo cercano para el análisis de nutrientes en tejido vegetal de caña de azúcar para producción de panela

La espectroscopía de reflectancia en el infrarrojo cercano (NIRS) es una tecnología rápida, multiparamétrica, amigable con el ambiente, de bajo costo y gran exactitud, para el análisis de diversos componentes en alimentos, en suelo y en agricultura. El objetivo del presente estudio fue construir modelos de calibración NIRS, para la predicción de nutrientes en tejido vegetal de caña de azúcar, para producción de panela, cultivada en la región de la Hoya del río Suárez. Un total de 416 muestras de tejido fueron escaneadas en el segmento espectral Vis-NIR. El análisis quimiométrico, se realizó con el software WinISI V4.10, aplicando la regresión de mínimos cuadrados parciales modificados, junto a una validación cruzada. Se evaluaron cuatro modelos con diferentes tratamientos matemáticos y el rendimiento de las calibraciones, se hizo por medio de la validación externa, analizando las medidas de bondad de ajuste, como el coeficiente de determinación de la predicción, el error estándar de la predicción ajustado por el sesgo y la desviación predictiva residual. Los resultados muestran que el modelo de calibración para N presentó el mayor poder predictivo. Para macronutrientes, las calibraciones, con mayor poder predictivo, fueron P y K y para micronutrientes, el modelo para B, mientras que para Cu presentó el más bajo poder predictivo. Se encontraron modelos adecuados para la predicción de los contenidos de N, Ca y P; para los demás nutrientes, se recomienda ampliar el conjunto de calibración.

Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a fast, multiparametric, environmentally friendly, low-cost, and highly accurate technology for the analysis of components in food, soil, and agriculture. The purpose of this study was to generate NIRS calibration models for the prediction of nutrients in plant tissue of sugarcane to panela production cultivated in the Hoya del Río Suárez region. A total of 416 tissue samples were scanned in Vis-NIR spectral segment. Chemometric analysis was performed with the WinISI V4.10 software applying modified partial least squares regression with cross-validation. Four models with different mathematical treatments were evaluated, and the performance of calibrations was made through external validation analyzing the goodness-of-fit measures as prediction determination coefficient, standard error of the bias-adjusted prediction, and residual predictive deviation. The results showed that the calibration model for N had the highest predictive power. For macronutrients, the calibrations with the best predictive power were for P and K, and micronutrients for B, while Cu presented the lowest predictive power. Adequate models were found for the prediction of N, Ca, and P. In the case of the other nutrients, it is recommended to expand the calibration set.

Calcium foliar fertilization and its effect on quality and shelf life in andean blackberry fruits (Rubus glaucus Benth.)

Calcium is the third most crucial nutrient for andean blackberry; however, its absorption is limited in acid soils, and its low mobility in the plant decreases its effects on fruits. Therefore, the effect of foliar fertilizers with calcium on andean blackberry fruits was estimated. In three locations, experiments were established with five calcium sources (Ca chelate, CaB nitrate, Ca oxide, CaB and CaBZn gluconate) and a control without calcium, applied in three phenological stages and recording: weight, diameters, firmness, color, juice, pulp, pH, soluble solids, acidity, dehydration, and damage. Soil and tissue analysis was performed to identify the relationship between the plant's nutritional conditions and its fertilization response. For the statistical analysis were used mixed models, tests of means, and principal components. Foliar fertilization with chelate, nitrate, and calcium oxide in andean blackberry crops with thorns, in production, with pruning management, and in the phenological stages of flower bud, fruit set, and red fruit, is a viable alternative to improve firmness, weight, and diameter of the fruits. In contrast, the chemical and color parameters in andean blackberry fruits depend on the edaphoclimatic conditions of each zone. This fertilization should be considered as a complement in soils without acidity problems and with balanced cationic saturations.

El calcio es el tercer nutriente más importante para la mora; sin embargo, su absorción se ve limitada en suelos ácidos y su baja movilidad en planta disminuye su efecto en frutos. Por tanto, se estimó el efecto de fertilizantes foliares con calcio en frutos de mora. En tres localidades, se establecieron experimentos con cinco recursos de Ca (quelato de Ca, nitrato de CaB, óxido de Ca, KCaB y gluconato de CaBZn) y un control sin calcio, aplicados en tres etapas fenológicas y registrándose: peso, diámetros, firmeza, color, jugo, pulpa, pH, sólidos solubles, acidez, deshidratación y daños. Se realizó análisis de suelo y tejido, para identificar la relación entre las condiciones nutricionales de la planta y su respuesta a la fertilización. Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizaron modelos mixtos, pruebas de medias y componentes principales. La fertilización foliar con quelato, nitrato y óxido de calcio en cultivos de mora andina con espinas, en producción, con manejo de podas y en las etapas fenológicas de botón floral, cuajado y fruto rojo, es una alternativa viable para mejorar la firmeza, peso y diámetro de los frutos. En contraste, los parámetros químicos y de color en frutos de mora andina dependen de las condiciones edafoclimáticas propias de cada zona. Esta fertilización, se debe considerar como complemento en suelos sin problemas de acidez y con saturaciones catiónicas equilibradas.

Aftershocks of the Samarco disaster: diminished growth and increased metal content of Raphanus sativuscultivated in soil with mining tailings

The collapse of the Fundão tailings dam of the Samarco mining complex in Mariana, Brazil, was the largest mining disaster in the world to date with many socio-economic and environmental impacts. Soil affected by mining tailings was severely altered with negative impacts for agriculture. We tested whether diluting mining tailings with organic soil would eliminate or at least attenuate the ecotoxic effects on plant development and performance. We cultivated radish, Raphanus sativus,in substrates containing different proportions of mining tailings and organic soil: pure tailings (T100%); 2) tailings75%+ soil25%(T75%); 3) tailings50%+ soil50%(T50%); 4) tailings25%+ soil75%(T25%), and 5) pure organic soil (Soil100%, control). There were large differences in soil quality parameters between the 100% tailings treatment (T100%) and the control (Soil100%), as well as for some parameters in the most diluted treatment -T25%(Ca2+, Fe, Mn) in relation to the controltreatment. Although dilution of the tailings soil improved radish development, there was lower radish productivity (leaf area, total biomass, and root/tuber biomass) than for pure soil (control). There were also significantly higher amounts of bioaccumulated metals in radish tubers grown with tailings, even when grown in T25%for Fe content and in T75%for Mn content. These results present a worrisome scenario for human communities in the region of the Doce river, as human consumption of crops produced in soil contaminated with tailingsis not recommended due to potential toxicological effects from high metal concentrations.(AU)

Leaf concentration of macronutrients in oil palm plants fertilized with phosphorus, potassium and magnesium in the Eastern Amazon

The concentrations of nutrients in the leaves allow a better understanding of the nutritional status of oil palm plants, making it a tool for diagnosing the origins of nutritional problems and assisting in fertilizer recommendations. In this sense, the objective of the current research was to evaluate the leaf concentrations of N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S in the oil palm under fertilization with phosphate, potassium and magnesium in edaphoclimatic conditions of Eastern Amazon. The experiment was conducted at the AGROPALMA® Company in the municipality of Tailândia, state of Pará, Brazil. The experimental design used was randomized blocks in a factorial scheme 4 x 2 x 3 x 2, with four levels of phosphorus, two sources of phosphorus (natural phosphate and triple superphosphate), three levels of potassium and two levels of magnesium. Phosphorus fertilization increased the leaf concentrations of N, P, Ca and Mg, providing higher levels when triple superphosphate was applied. However, in adult oil palm plants (12 years old), there was different on leaf concentrations of N, P, K and S between phosphorus sources aphid. Potassium and magnesium fertilization only increased the leaf concentrations of K and Mg, respectively. Fertilization with P, K and Mg promotes adequate leaf concentrations of K, Ca, Mg e S in oil palm plants grown in the Eastern Amazon.

Production and composition of Lavender oil: nutritional management and cultivation systems / Producción y composición de aceite de lavanda: manejo nutricional y sistemas de cultivo

The objective was to evaluate the production and composition of lavender essential oil, simultaneously at open field and greenhouse, in spring-summer season, under different types of fertilization. Each cultivation system was considered an experiment (field and greenhouse), and in both, the experimental design used was randomized blocks, with five treatments, being fertilization with nutrient source -100% mineral (100%M), 100% organic (100%O), 100% organomineral (100%OM), 50% organomineral (50%OM), and without fertilization (control), and three repetitions. Better performance and productivity of Lavandula dentatais related to respectively 100% OM and 50% OM fertilization in the field and greenhouse. The essential oil content does not differ between cultivation systems and kind of fertilizers, and the majorities compounds were 1.8-cineol, fenchone and camphor.

El objetivo fue evaluar la producción y composición del aceite esencial de lavanda a campo abierto e invernadero simultáneamente, en la temporada primavera-verano, bajo diferentes tipos de fertilización. Cada sistema de cultivo fue considerado un experimento (campo e invernadero), y en ambos, el diseño experimental utilizado fue bloques al azar, con cinco tratamientos, siendo la fertilización con fuente de nutrientes 100% mineral (100% M), 100% orgánico (100% O), 100% organomineral (100% MO), 50% organomineral (50% MO), y sin fertilización (control), y tres repeticiones. Un mejor rendimiento y productividad de Lavandula dentata está relacionado con una fertilización de 100%OM y 50% OM en el campo y en invernadero, respectivamente. El contenido de aceite esencial no difiere entre sistemas de cultivo y tipo de fertilizante, y los compuestos mayoritarios fueron 1.8-cineol, fenchone y alcanfor.

Yield and phosphorus use efficiency of carrot cultivars

Phosphate fertilization is indispensable for carrot cultivation, as it contributes to plant development, formation of marketable roots and higher yields. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the production and nutritional efficiency of carrot cultivars under phosphate fertilization. The experiments were carried out from July to November 2016 and from June to October 2017, at the Rafael Fernandes experimental farm, District of Alagoinha, Mossoró, RN, Brazil. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, in a 4×4 factorial scheme with 4 replicates. The treatments consisted of the combination of carrot cultivars (Brasília, Planalto, Suprema and Nativa) with phosphorus (P) doses (0, 90, 180 and 270 kg ha-1 P2O5). The characteristics analyzed were: P content in the diagnostic leaf, plant dry matter, plant height, marketable and total yields, and the classification of cultivars for efficiency and response to phosphate fertilization. The increments promoted by phosphate fertilization were 64% in plant height, 444% in dry matter and 284% in marketable yield. The maximum marketable yield was obtained with doses from 186.8 to 243.5 kg ha-1, depending on the cultivar. The Native cultivar was classified as more efficient in the use of P.

Cadmium, silicon and nutrient accumulation by maize plants grown on a contaminated soil amended with a diatomaceous Earth fertilizer / Acúmulo de cádmio, silício e nutrientes por plantas de milho cultivadas em solo contaminado e adubado com fertilizante terra diatomáceas

ABSTRACT: Given that cadmium (Cd) poses high persistence in the environment and toxicity to humans, strategies to either decrease or avoid Cd entry in the trophic chain are fundamental to secure food safety. Here we assessed the effects of applying rates of Si as a diatomaceous Earth-based fertilizer on the amelioration of Cd toxicity towards maize plants grown on soil with or without pH correction. Besides determining Si and Cd concentrations, we also evaluated plant accumulation of nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn) as a function of Si doses applied to the soil. Results showed that both the Si application and the liming had a positive effect on biomass and nutrient uptake, but the Si effect on plants' performance took place irrespectively to the soil pH. Silicon ameliorated Cd phytotoxicity in both limed and unlimed soils by decreasing Cd concentration in shoots and improving biomass yield and plant nutrition. Silicon alleviation of Cd-inhibitory effects on plants was more effective in the unlimed soil owing to the higher Cd availability in acidic soils. Also, taking into account the reduced transfer of Cd to shoots driven by Si, lower Cd accumulation in maize grains is likely, with implications to food safety. So, further studies on field conditions are warranted.

RESUMO: Considerando que o cádmio (Cd) apresenta alta persistência no ambiente e toxicidade aos seres humanos, estratégias para diminuir ou evitar a entrada de Cd na cadeia trófica são fundamentais para garantir a segurança alimentar. Neste contexto, avaliamos os efeitos de silício (Si) aplicado como fertilizante a base de terra diatomácea na amenização da toxicidade do Cd em milho cultivado em solo contaminado, com e sem correção de pH. Além de determinar as concentrações de Si e Cd, o acúmulo de nutrientes nas plantas (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu e Zn) em função das doses de Si aplicadas ao solo foi avaliado. Os resultados mostraram que tanto a calagem quanto o Si tiveram efeitos positivos na biomassa e na absorção de nutrientes, mas o efeito do Si no desenvolvimento das plantas foi independente da reação do solo. O Si reduziu a fitotoxidade por Cd em ambos os solos, corrigidos e não corrigidos, diminuindo a concentração de Cd na parte aérea. A amenização da toxicidade de Cd foi mais efetiva em solos sem correção, devido à maior disponibilidade de Cd em solos ácidos. Os benefícios da aplicação de Si sobre a produção de biomassa, composição mineral e fitotoxidade do Cd foram observados em plantas cultivadas em solos com e sem correção. Considerando a transferência reduzida de Cd para a parte aérea promovida pelo Si, é provável que ocorra menor acúmulo de Cd nos grãos de milho, com implicações para a segurança alimentar.

Development, photosynthesis and yield of blueberry cultivar 'Climax' growth with different substrates and nitrogen fertilization under protected cultivation / Fotossíntese, desenvolvimento e produtividade de mirtileiros cultivar 'Climax' cultivados com diferentes substratos e fertilizantes nitrogenados sob cultivo protegido

ABSTRACT: Organic farming techniques gained popularity recently. Despite this increasing demand, there are still many problems, when comparing nutrient sources in organic and conventional farming systems. The study had as objective to evaluate the development of blueberry plants cultivar 'Climax' under protected cultivation in a substrate with different proportions of organic material and doses of applied mineral N. The blueberry nursery plants 'Climax' were transplanted into plastic pots and kept under protected cultivation. The soil and sand proportions were 40 and 20%, respectively, of the volume capacity of each pot. The remaining 40% were filled with organic material (bovine manure) and sawdust in the proportions of 5 and 35% (S1), 20 and 20% (S2) or 35 and 5% (S3), respectively. The experimental design was in complete randomized blocks, and the treatments were distributed in a 3x3 factorial arrangement, with six replications. The first factor was the different formulations of substrates. The second factor was N fertilization at 0, 10, and 15 g N plant-1. Evaluations of canopy volume, total leaf area, chlorophyll content and gas exchanges were performed six and eighteen months after transplanting. Fruits were harvested according to their ripening. Higher proportions of organic material in the substrate showed a substantial increase on estimated leaf area, canopy volume, chlorophyll content and clear efficiency of carboxylation (A/Ci), especially in plants that was not fertilized with mineral N. The highest yield was reported for the substrate S2, with intermediary amount of organic material, without the application of mineral N fertilizer. Considering agronomic and physiological traits, blueberry plants on the substrate S2 (20% OM) showed the best results, without mineral N fertilizing, becoming viable the organic management system for potted 'Climax' blueberry plants under protected cultivation.

RESUMO: As técnicas de manejo orgânico ganharam popularidade recentemente. Apesar deste aumento da demanda, ainda há muitos problemas, quando se comparam fontes de nutrientes para manejo orgânico e convencional. O estudo objetivou avaliar o desenvolvimento de mirtileiro cultivar 'Climax' sob cultivo protegido em substrato com diferentes proporções de matéria orgânica e doses de N mineral. As mudas de mirtileiro 'Climax' foram transplantadas para vasos plásticos e mantidas sob cultivo protegido. As proporções de solo e areia foram de 40 e 20%, respectivamente, da capacidade de volume de cada vaso. Os 40% restantes foram preenchidos com matéria orgânica (esterco bovino) e serragem de madeira nas proporções de 5 e 35% (S1), 20 e 20% (S2) e 35 e 5% (S3), respectivamente. O desenho experimental foi em blocos completamente casualizados em esquema fatorial 3x3, com seis repetições. O primeiro fator foram as diferentes formulações de substrato. O segundo fator foi a adubação nitrogenada a 0, 10, e 15 g N planta-1. Avaliações de volume de copa, área foliar total, conteúdo de clorofila e trocas gasosas foram realizadas aos seis e dezoito meses após o transplante. Os frutos foram colhidos de acordo com a maturação. Maiores proporções de matéria orgânica no substrato mostraram um aumento substancial na área foliar estimada, volume de copa, teor de clorofila e na eficiência aparente de carboxilação (A/Ci), especialmente, em plantas que não foram adubadas com N mineral. A maior produtividade foi verificada para o substrato S2, com quantidade intermediária de matéria orgânica, sem a aplicação de fertilizante mineral N. Considerando as características agronômicas e fisiológicas, plantas de mirtileiro no substrato S2 (20% MO) apresentou melhores resultados, sem adubação com N mineral, tornando viável o sistema de manejo orgânico para plantas envasadas de mirtileiro 'Climax' sob cultivo protegido.

Seed potato minitubers production in a reused substrate / Produção de minitubérculos de batata-semente em substrato reutilizado

Minituber production is an important step to obtain high-quality seed potatoes. This production is carried out in a greenhouse using a large volume of commercial substrate acquired in specialized trade. An alternative to reduce the volume of substrate purchased for each production of minitubers would be to reuse it, which would be a way to optimize its use. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of reused substrates in the minituber production. The experiment was conducted in Tapira-MG with the Atlantic potato cultivar. The experimental design was a randomized block with six treatments and four replications, where each plot was represented by a box (0.15 x 0.4 x 0.5m: height, width, and length, respectively) containing substrates. Treatments consisted of formulation 04-14-08 rates (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 g box-1) added to reused substrate and a control consisting of a new virgin substrate. At 45 days after transplanting, the following characteristics were evaluated: stem size (cm), and quantities of fresh and dry matter of aerial part of plants. Harvesting was performed manually, counting, and calculating the yield of tubers according to class. The reuse substrate with enriched nutrient regardless of the rate, when compared to the use of a new virgin substrate, did not interfere in potato plant development and in the total productivity of minitubers of classes I, II, III, and IV. This can be a feasible alternative for optimizing the use of the virgin substrate. The rate of 25 g box-1 of 4-14-8 is sufficient to provide the needs of potato in nutrients, ensuring high productivity.

A produção de minitubérculos é uma etapa importante para obtenção de batata-semente de alta qualidade. Esta produção é realizada em casa de vegetação e utiliza grande volume de substrato comercial adquirido no comércio especializado. Uma alternativa para diminuir o volume de substrato adquirido a cada produção de minitubérculos seria a reutilização do mesmo, o que seria uma forma de otimizar o seu uso. Neste sentido, objetivou-se avaliar a eficiência de substratos reutilizados na produção de minitubérculos de batata. O experimento foi conduzido no município de Tapira-MG, com a cultivar Atlantic. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições, onde cada parcela foi representada por uma caixa (0,15 x 0,4 x 0,5 m: altura, largura e comprimento, respectivamente) contendo substratos. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por doses do formulado 04-14-08 (0, 25, 50, 75 e 100 g caixa-1) adicionadas ao substrato reutilizado e uma testemunha com substrato virgem. Aos 45 dias após o transplantio foram avaliadas as características: tamanho de haste (cm), matéria fresca e matéria seca da parte aérea. A colheita foi realizada manualmente e procedeu a contagem e a produtividade de tubérculos, em classes. O substrato reutilizado enriquecido com nutrientes, independentemente da dose, quando comparado ao substrato virgem, não interferiu no desenvolvimento da planta de batata e na produtividade total dos minitubérculos das classes I, II, III e IV. Esta pode ser uma alternativa viável para otimizar o uso do substrato virgem. A taxa de 25 g box-1 de 4-14-8 é suficiente para atender às necessidades de batata em nutrientes, garantindo alta produtividade.

Decomposition of cover crop mulch and weed control under a no-till system for organic maize / Decomposição da palhada e controle de plantas daninhas em plantio direto orgânico de milho

The decomposition dynamics of cover crop mulch influence the nutrient supply of successor crops and weed suppression. This is even more relevant in organic production systems, due to their limited use of chemical fertilizers and herbicides. As such, the aim of this study was to quantify biomass production, model the decomposition and N, P and K release of the mulch of different cover crops, and assess the weed suppression of cover crops in the form of mulch and in consortium with organic maize. A randomized block design was used, with a 7x2 factorial scheme (7 cover crop management strategies and 2 cropping systems - maize in monoculture and intercropped with jack bean) and 4 replicates. The management practices that produced the most biomass were white lupine intercropped with black oat and the white lupine, black oat and sunflower monocultures. The use of cover crops did not differ from manual weeding in terms of weedbiomass, but did affect the relative importance (RI) of nutgrass. Additionally, maize intercropped with jack bean reduced weed biomass in subsequent crop growth stages.

A dinâmica de decomposição da palhada de plantas de cobertura influencia o suprimento de nutrientes para a cultura sucessora e a supressão de plantas daninhas. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar a produção de biomassa e de modelar a decomposição e liberação de N, P e K da palhada de diferentes plantas de cobertura, assim como, avaliar a supressão de plantas daninhas por plantas de cobertura na forma de palhada e em consórcio com milho orgânico. O experimento foi realizado em esquema fatorial 7 x 2 (7 tipos de manejos de planta de cobertura e 2 sistemas de cultivo ­ milho em monocultivo e consorciado com feijão-de-porco) em blocos ao acaso com 4 repetições. Os manejos que produziram a maior biomassa foram os consórcios de tremoço branco e aveia preta, além dos monocultivos de tremoço branco, aveia preta e girassol. Os manejos de planta de cobertura não se diferenciaram do manejo com capina manual para biomassa de plantas daninhas, porém afetaram a importância relativa da tiririca. Já o consórcio de milho com feijão-de-porco diminuiu a biomassa de plantas daninhas em estádios avançados da cultura.

Efficiency in the use of phosphorus by cowpea genotypes / Eficiência do uso de fósforo por genótipos de caupi

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an edible legume with good ability to fix nitrogen and not demanding soil fertility. However, some genotypes may have a greater ability to utilize the nutrients available in the soil for their growth. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of phosphorus (P) use in genotypes of cowpea. The experiment was conducted in the field and the experimental design was a randomized complete block design with four replicates arranged in a 2 x 5 factorial scheme. The treatments consisted of two P doses (0 and 60 kg ha-1 of P2O5) and five bean genotypes (Paulistinha, BRS Xiquexique, Pingo de Ouro, Corujinha, and Costela de Vaca). Each plot was formed by four plant rows, measuring 3.0 m in length, spaced 1.0 x 0.3 m, and with two plants per hole. The genotypes responded significantly to the increase in P levels in the soil, with increases in the number of seeds per pod, number of pods per plant, productivity, dry mass, and plant P accumulation. "BRS Xiquexique" was efficient and responsive, and it could be indicated as the most appropriate for cultivation in the region. "Corujinha" is the most suitable cultivar for production in high levels of P among the creole genotypes evaluated. "Costela de Vaca" and "Paulistinha" can be indicated for low P production in the soil.

O feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) é uma leguminosa comestível com boa capacidade de fixar nitrogênio e pouco exigente em fertilidade do solo. No entanto, alguns genótipos podem apresentar uma maior capacidade em utilizar os nutrientes disponíveis no solo para seu crescimento. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência do uso de fósforo em genótipos de feijão-caupi. O experimento Non-efficient and non-responsive Efficient and non-responsive Pingo de Ouro BRS Xiquexique PaulistinhaCostela de Vaca Efficient and responsiveCorujinha Non-efficient and responsive foi conduzido em campo, e o solo classificado como Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, disposto em um esquema fatorial 2 x 5. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pela combinação de duas doses de fósforo (0 e 60 kg ha-1 de P2O5) e cinco genótipos de feijão-caupi (Paulistinha, BRS Xiquexique, Pingo de Ouro, Corujinha e Costela de Vaca). Cada parcela foi formada por quatro fileiras de planta, medindo 3,0 m de comprimento, espaçadas de 1,0 x 0,3 m, com duas plantas por cova. Os genótipos responderam de forma significativa ao aumento do nível de fósforo no solo, com incrementos no número de sementes por vagem, número de vagens por planta, produtividade, massa seca e acúmulo de P da planta. O BRS Xiquexique foi eficiente e responsivo, podendo ser indicado como o mais apropriado para o cultivo na região. Corujinha é a cultivar mais indicada para produção em níveis alto de fósforo entre os genótipos crioulos avaliados. Os genótipos crioulos costela de Vaca e Paulistinha podem ser indicados para produção em baixo nível de fósforo.

Seasonal Variation of Plant Mineral Nutrition in Fruit Trees

Abstract This research evaluated the monthly variation of plant mineral nutrition in six species of fruit trees over a year. Leaf samples were taken from the fruit trees and nutritional status (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, and Mo) was determined in the leaves in a month basis from April until November for apple, persimmon and peach. Mandarin mineral nutrition was monitored for one year, and grape and fig from May to November. Using this data, the Diagnosis Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) was also calculated to evaluate the nutrient balance in the plants. The concentration of N and P had seasonal differences, especially in apple and peach, which reached the peak during the summer. Apple, fig, and grape trees had large ranging on their mineral contents over the year, especially with the P and K levels reaching the minimum during the harvesting season. However, the seasonal changes in leaf micronutrient concentrations were not uniform and not affected by phenological stage. The DRIS data demonstrated that mandarin had the best nutrient balance compared to others and that K was the most limiting element among the fruit trees. In summary, the current data suggest the occurrence of a significant seasonality in mineral nutrition in these six fruit trees, especially in temperate ones.

Stress and defense responses in plant secondary metabolites production

In the growth condition(s) of plants, numerous secondary metabolites (SMs) are produced by them to serve variety of cellular functions essential for physiological processes, and recent increasing evidences have implicated stress and defense response signaling in their production. The type and concentration(s) of secondary molecule(s) produced by a plant are determined by the species, genotype, physiology, developmental stage and environmental factors during growth. This suggests the physiological adaptive responses employed by various plant taxonomic groups in coping with the stress and defensive stimuli. The past recent decades had witnessed renewed interest to study abiotic factors that influence secondary metabolism during in vitro and in vivo growth of plants. Application of molecular biology tools and techniques are facilitating understanding the signaling processes and pathways involved in the SMs production at subcellular, cellular, organ and whole plant systems during in vivo and in vitro growth, with application in metabolic engineering of biosynthetic pathways intermediates.

Nitrogen and phosphorus uptake efficiency in Indian mustard cultivated during three growth cycles in a copper contaminated soil treated with biochar / Eficiência de absorção de nitrogênio e fósforo em mostarda indiana cultivada por três ciclos sucessivos em um solo contaminado com cobre e tratado com biocarvão

ABSTRACT: Biochar has been used worldwide as an efficient soil amendment due to its beneficial interaction with soil particles and nutrients; however, studies on the effect of biochar on the availability of nutrients such as N and P in tropical soils are still missing. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of different types and doses of biochars on the concentration and uptake of N and P in Indian mustard plants (Brassica juncea L.) grown in a Cu contaminated soil during three successive growth cycles. The greenhouse experiment was set up as randomized block design in a 3x3 factorial scheme, with 3 types of biochars (coconut shell, orange bagasse and sewage sludge) and three rates of application (0, 30 and 60t ha-1), and 4 replicates. Biochar increased plant growth by approximately 30 to 224%; however, the orange bagasse biochar was the most effective. Biochar reduced plant N concentration in approximately 15-43%, regardless of the rate of application, indicating the need to carefully adjust N fertilization. In the last growth cycle, biochar from coconut shell and orange bagasse improved the N uptake efficiency suggesting a better amelioration effect with ageing in soil. Biochar did not affect P nutrition in Indian mustard to a great extent; however, it significantly decreased the N:P ratio in the plant.

RESUMO: O biocarvão tem sido usado mundialmente como um eficiente insumo agrícola devido à sua interação benéfica com as partículas e os nutrientes do solo. Contudo, seu efeito na disponibilidade de nutrientes como N e P em solos tropicais tem sido pouco investigado. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes tipos e doses de biocarvão na concentração e na eficiência de absorção de N e P em plantas de mostarda indiana (Brassica juncea L.) cultivadas em solo contaminado com cobre, em três ciclos sucessivos de cultivo. O estudo foi desenvolvido em delineamento de blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 3x3, em casa de vegetação, com três tipos de biocarvão (casca de coco, bagaço de laranja e lodo de esgoto) e três doses (0, 30 e 60t ha-1). Todos os biocarvões aumentaram o crescimento das plantas, com variação de 30 a 224%. No entanto, o biocarvão de bagaço de laranja foi o mais eficiente. A presença de biocarvão reduziu a concentração de N nas plantas em torno de 14 a 43%, independente da dose aplicada, indicando a necessidade de monitoramento mais cuidadoso da fertilização nitrogenada. Os biocarvões de casca de coco e bagaço de laranja melhoraram a eficiência da planta na absorção de N no terceiro ciclo de cultivo, indicando melhor efeito com o tempo de contato como o solo. O uso de biocarvão teve pouca influência na nutrição fosfatada na mostarda indiana, mas diminuiu significativamente a relação N:P.

Resposta da soja à épocas de aplicação de potássio em cobertura / Soybean response to potassium application in coverage / Respuesta de la soja a las épocas de aplicación de potasio en cobertura

A cultura da soja teve uma grande expansão nos últimos anos, impulsionando novas fronteiras agrícolas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da época de aplicação de K na produtividade da soja. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições, envolvendo seis manejos (tratamentos) com época de aplicação (T1 - Superfície/a lanço 15 dias após o plantio, T2 - Superfície/a lanço no plantio, T3 - Superfície/a lanço 30 dias após o plantio, T4 - Superfície/a lanço 50% da dose 15 dias após o plantio + 50% da dose 30 dias após o plantio, T5 - Superfície/a lanço 50 % da dose no plantio + 25% da dose 15 dias após o plantio + 25% da dose 30 dias após o plantio, T6 - Testemunha sem adubação superfície). Foi avaliada a população de plantas, bem como altura, inserção da primeira vagem, número total de vagens por planta, peso de mil grãos (PMG) e a produtividade média de cada tratamento. Os dados obtidos demonstram que não houve diferença estatística entre os tratamentos nas características agronômicas avaliadas, como produtividade e PMG. Porém, na média final dos experimentos, destacou-se o tratamento T4: Superfície a lanço 50% da dose 15 dias após o plantio + 50% da dose 30 dias após o plantio, diferindo 575 kg ha­1 do menor valor obtido, sendo este um indicativo para a tomada de decisão no tipo de manejo referente à adubação potássica em cobertura pelo produtor rural. Com adubação potássica aumentou o número de plantas e o parcelamento da aplicação de potássio induziu o aumento do número de vagens por plantas. Conclui-se que a aplicação total da dose potássica 30 dias após o plantio, obteve o maior valor em termo de inserção da primeira vagem e altura de planta.(AU)

The soybean crop has drastically expanded in recent years, opening new agricultural frontiers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the application time of Potassium (K) on soybean yield. The experiment was developed using a randomized block design, with four repetitions: T1- Surface/topdressing 15 days after planting, T2 - Surface/topdressing at planting, T3 ­ Surface/topdressing 30 days after planting, T4 - Surface/topdressing 50% dose 15 days after planting + 50% dose 30 days after planting, T5 - Surface/topdressing 50% dose at planning + 25% dose 15 days after planting + 25% dose 30 days after planting, T6 - control without surface fertilization). The population of plants, their height, insertion of the first pod, total number of pods per plant, weight of a thousand grains (WTG) and average yield of each treatment were assessed. The data obtained show that no statistical differences were found among the treatments in the agronomic characteristics assessed, such as productivity and WTG. However, in the final means of the experiments, treatment T4 was highlighted: surface topdressing 50% of the dose 15 days after planting + 50% dose 30 days after planting resulted in a difference of 575 kg ha­1 when compared to the lowest value obtained, being an indicative for a decision on the type of handling regarding topdressing potassium fertilization by the producer. Potassium fertilization increased the number of plants, and the splitting of the potassium application induced an increase in the number of pods per plant. Therefore, it can be concluded that the full application of the potassium dose 30 days after the planting obtained the highest value in term of insertion of the first pod and height of plant.(AU)

La cultura de la soja ha tenido una gran expansión en los últimos años, impulsando nuevas fronteras agrícolas. El objetivo de este estudio ha sido evaluar el efecto de la época de aplicación de K en la productividad de la soja. El delineamiento experimental fue en bloques al azar, con cuatro repeticiones, involucrando seis manejos (tratamientos) con época de aplicación. (T1 - Superficie/a lance 15 días después de la siembra, T2 - Superficie/a lance en el plantío, T3 - Superficie/a lance 30 días después de la siembra, T4 - Superficie/a lanza 50% de la dosis 15 días después de la plantación + 50% de la dosis 30 días después de la siembra, T5 - Superficie/a lanza 50% de la dosis en la siembra + 25% de la dosis 15 días después de la siembra + 25% de la dosis 30 días después de la siembra, T6 - Testigo sin fertilización superficie). Se ha evaluado la población de plantas, así como altura, inserción de la primera vaina, número total de vainas por planta, peso de mil granos (PMG) y la productividad media de cada tratamiento. Los datos obtenidos demuestran que no hubo diferencia estadística entre los tratamientos en las características agronómicas evaluadas, como productividad y PMG. Sin embargo, en la media final de los experimentos, se destacó el tratamiento T4: Superficie a lance 50% de la dosis 15 días después de la plantación + 50% de la dosis 30 días después de la siembra, difiriendo 575 kg ha-1 del menor valor obtenido. Siendo éste un indicativo para la toma de decisión en el tipo de manejo referente a la fertilización potásica en cobertura por el productor rural. Con fertilización potásica aumentó el número de plantas y el fraccionamiento de la aplicación de potasio indujo el aumento del número de vainas por plantas. Se concluye que la aplicación total de la dosis potásica 30 días después de la siembra, obtuvo mayor valor en término de inserción de la primera vaina y altura de la planta.(AU)

Lack of macronutrients in Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake (Myrtaceae) seedlings affects feed and development of Podisus nigrispinus (Hemiptera: pentatomidae) / Deficiência de macronutrientes em mudas de Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake (Myrtaceae) afetam a alimentação e o desenvolvimento de Podisus nigrispinus (Hemiptera: pentatomidae)

Several studies have reported the importance of phytophagy in the history of life from predator stinkbugs. However, knowledge of the nutrients acquired by these insects, from plant materials, is scarce. The phytophagy studies of zoophytophagous predators benefit biological control programs, making them more effective, since the best resources may be offered to these insects, increasing the potential for predation and, thus obtaining, success in pest control. Thus, this study investigated the development and zoophytophagy of predator Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in eucalyptus seedlings, deficient in macronutrients. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse and the treatments consisted of individual nitrogen omission, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur nutrient solution, where the eucalyptus seedlings were being conducted. The pupae of Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera: Teneobridae) were offered ad libitum. The results of this experiment demonstrated the importance of nutrition in plants for the development and predation of P. nigrispinus. The plants deficient in nitrogen and magnesium reduce the predation efficiency of this zoophytophagous. The omission of calcium, magnesium and sulfur adversely affected the development of this insect predator, extending its immature stages. The proper nutritional balance of the plants is essential for the success in biological control programs that use zoophytophagous predators.

Diversos estudos têm relatado a importância da fitofagia na história de vida dos percevejos predadores. Porém, não se conhece quais são os nutrientes adquiridos por estes insetos nos materiais vegetais. Sabe-se que a fitofagia realizada pelos predadores zoofitófagos beneficia os programas de controle biológico, tornando-os mais eficazes, e que as plantas oferecem recursos que poderão aumentar o potencial de predação, garantindo o sucesso no controle de pragas. Deste modo, este trabalho investigou o consumo alimentar e desenvolvimento do percevejo Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), sob mudas de eucalipto, submetidas à solução nutritiva com omissão de macronutrientes. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação e os tratamentos consistiram na omissão individual de nitrogênio, fósforo, potássio, cálcio, magnésio e enxofre da solução nutritiva, onde as mudas de eucalipto se desenvolveram. Pupas de Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera: Teneobridae), foram oferecidas ad libitum. Os resultados deste experimento comprovaram a importância da complementação nutricional em plantas para o consumo alimentar e desenvolvimento do P. nigrispinus. A alimentação nas plantas em que o nitrogênio e magnésio foram omitidos diminuiu o consumo de biomassa animal das presas deste zoofitófago. E a omissão de cálcio, magnésio e enxofre afetou, negativamente, o desenvolvimento deste percevejo predador, prolongando seu estádio imaturo. O balanço nutricional adequado das plantas é fundamental para obter sucesso em programas de controle biológico em que se utilizam predadores zoofitófagos.

Carbon and nutrient stocks of three Fabaceae trees used for forest restoration and subjected to fertilization in Amazonia

ABSTRACT Amazonia is crucial to global carbon cycle. Deforestation continues to be one of the main causes of the release of C into the atmosphere, but forest restoration plantations can reverse this scenario. However, there is still diffuse information about the C and nutrient stocks in the vegetation biomass. We investigated the carbon and nutrient stocks of Fabaceae trees (Inga edulis, Schizolobium amazonicum and Dipteryx odorata) subjected to fertilization treatments (T1 - no fertilization; T2 - chemical; T3 - organic; and T4 - organic and chemical fertilization) in a degraded area of the Balbina Hydroelectric Dam, AM - Brazil. As an early successional species, I. edulis stocked more C and nutrients than the other two species independent of the fertilization treatment, and S. amazonicum stocked more C than D. odorata under T1 and T4. The mixed species plantation had the potential to stock 4.1 Mg C ha-1 year-1, while I. edulis alone could stock 9.4 Mg C ha-1 year-1. Mixing species that rapidly assimilate C and are of significant ecological and commercial value (e.g., Fabaceae trees) represents a good way to restore degraded areas. Our results suggest that the tested species be used for forest restoration in Amazonia.

Iron doses in the production of potted rosebushes / Doses de ferro na produção de roseiras de vaso

ABSTRACT: The production and quality of roses are influenced by fertilization management. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of doses of iron (Fe) in the production of potted rose bushes ( Rosa hybrida ). Treatments were based on five doses of Fe (0, 1, 3, 5 and 15mg kg-1) applied on the substrate, in a randomized block design with four replications. Seedlings presented two pairs of leaves and were individually transplanted into plastic pots (0.8dm3) containing commercial substrate. Each experimental plot consisted of a vase with a plant with two flower stalks. The following parameters were evaluated: number of leaves and flowers per flower stalk; dry matter production of roots, leaves and flowers; plant height and diameter and floral longevity. In addition, foliar levels of total chlorophyll and Fe were determined. Fertilization with Fe increases the production and quality of flowers of the rosebush cv. 'Shiny Terrazza' (r). Dose of Fe to be added to the substrate used in this study for maximum economic efficiency for this cultivar is 3.6mg kg-1.

RESUMO: A produção e qualidade das rosas são influenciadas pelo manejo da adubação. Objetivou-se com este experimento, avaliar os efeitos de doses de ferro (Fe) na produção de roseiras ( Rosa hybrida ) cultivadas em vasos. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de cinco doses de Fe (0, 1, 3, 5 e 15mg kg-1) aplicadas no substrato, em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. As mudas apresentavam dois pares de folhas e foram individualmente transplantadas para vasos plásticos (0,8dm3) contendo substrato comercial. Cada parcela experimental foi constituída por um vaso com uma planta com duas hastes florais. Foram avaliados a quantidade de folhas e flores por haste floral; produção de matéria seca de raízes, folhas e flores; altura das plantas e diâmetro e, longevidade floral. Além disso, foram determinados os teores foliares de clorofila total e Fe. A adubação com Fe aumenta a produção e a qualidade das flores da roseira cv. 'Shiny Terrazza' (r). A dose de Fe a ser adicionada ao substrato para obtenção da máxima eficiência econômica para essa cultivar é 3,6mg kg-1.

Foliar application of calcium and boron improves the spike fertily and yield of wheat / Aplicação foliar de cálcio e boro melhora a fertilidade da espiga e produtividade do trigo

Foliar applications of calcium (Ca) and boron (B) could improve the fertilization of flowers and enhance the wheat yield. The effects of foliar spray of Ca and B on plant growth, grain yield and yield components of wheat were investigated in this study. Treatments consisted of 0, 1.8, 3.6, and 7.2 L ha­1 application of chelated fertilizer containing 125 g L­1 of Ca and 6 g L­1 of B (Omega Cabor II®), divided into two spray, the first one at tillering and the second at early bloom. The results revealed that foliar spray of Ca and B did not affect the stem diameter, peduncle length, spike length, hectoliter weight and thousand-grain mass of wheat. Maximum plant height and flag leaf insertion height was recorded with 4.0 L ha­1 application of foliar fertilizer (4% increase over control). The 7.2 L ha­1 application of foliar fertilizer increased significantly the number of spikelets per spike (9%), number of grains per spike (24%), grain mass per spike (28%), spike mass (14%), number of spikes m­2 (32%) and grain yield (30%) compared to the control. Foliar application of Ca and B improves growth, fertilization of flowers and the number of fertile tillers of wheat plants resulting in higher grain yield.

A aplicação foliar de cálcio (Ca) e boro (B) pode garantir a fertilização das flores e aumentar a produtividade do trigo. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da aplicação foliar de Ca e B no crescimento, nos componentes de rendimento e na produtividade do trigo. Os tratamentos constituíram da aplicação de 0; 1,8; 3,6 e 7,2 L ha­1 de fertilizante foliar, na forma de quelato, contendo 125 g L­1 de Ca e 6 g L­1 de B (Omega Cabor II®), divididas em duas aplicações foliares, a primeira no início do afilhamento e a segunda no emborrachamento. Os resultados revelaram que a aplicação foliar de Ca e B não afetaram o diâmetro de colmo, comprimento do pedúnculo, comprimento da espiga, peso do hectolitro e massa de mil grãos de trigo. A maior altura de planta e altura de inserção da folha bandeira foram verificados com a aplicação de 4.0 L ha­1 de fertilizante foliar (aumento de 4% em relação ao controle). A aplicação de 7.2 L ha­1 de fertilizante foliar aumentou significativamente o número de espiguetas por espiga (9%), número de grãos por espiga (24%), massa de grãos por espiga (28%), massa de espiga (14%), número de espigas m­2 (32%) e produtividade de grãos (30%). A aplicação foliar de cálcio e boro melhora o crescimento, a fertilização das flores e o número de afilhos férteis das plantas de trigo resultando no aumento de produção de grãos.