Produtividade de híbridos de milho pipoca submetidos a diferentes populações na semeadura / Productivity of poppy corn hybrids submitted to different populations in seeding / Productividad de híbridos de maíz poppy presentados a poblaciones diferentes en la sembrada

Quando se trata de milho pipoca o Brasil é o segundo maior produtor, mas necessitando ainda de importações para suprir a demanda interna do país, visto a importância de estudos que melhor explorem as recomendações agronômicas para a cultura do milho pipoca. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o impacto da população de plantas sobre algumas variáveis morfológicas e na produtividade final de grãos de dois híbridos de milho pipoca (8203 e 4512). Foram estudadas as populações de 60.000, 65.000, 70.000, 75.000 e 80.000 plantas por ha-1 no espaçamento de 0,45cm entre linha de semeadura. O experimento foi conduzido no ano agrícola 2018/2019, na área experimental do Departamento de Ciências Agronômicas e Ambientais da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, campus Frederico Westphalen ­ RS, em um delineamento de blocos casualizados em um esquema fatorial (2x5). O diâmetro de colmo, comprimento da espiga e peso de mil sementes diminuíram à medida que se aumentou a população de plantas. Para ambos os híbridos, e para a maioria das variáveis analisadas as densidades populacionais não interferiram de forma significativa na produtividade final de grãos do milho pipoca. Entretanto quando se trabalha a média das populações se observa uma superioridade do híbrido 8203 para as variáveis, altura de planta, altura de inserção da espiga, prolificidade, empalhamento, diâmetro de espiga, número de grãos por espiga, peso de mil sementes e produtividade final de grãos.(AU)

When it comes to popcorn, Brazil is the second largest producer, but still needing imports to supply the country's domestic demand, given the importance of studies that better explore agronomic recommendations for popcorn culture. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of the plant population on some morphological variables and the final consumption of two hybrid popcorn kernels (8203 and 4512). The populations of 60.000, 65.000, 70.000, 75.000 and 80.000 plants per ha-1 were studied in the 0.45cm spacing between sowing lines. The experiment was carried out in the agricultural year 2018/2019, in the experimental area of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the Federal University of Santa Maria, Frederico Westphalen campus - RS, in a randomized block design in a factorial scheme (2x5). The stem diameter, ear length and weight of a thousand seeds decreased as the plant population increased. For both hybrids, and for most of the variables analyzed, population densities did not significantly affect the final grain yield of popcorn. However, when working with the average population, a superiority of the 8203 hybrid is observed for the variables, plant height, height of ear insertion, prolificacy, stuffing, ear diameter, number of grains per ear, weight of a thousand seeds and final productivity of grain.(AU)

En lo que respecta a las palomitas de maíz, Brasil es el segundo mayor productor, pero aún necesita importaciones para satisfacer la demanda interna del país, dada la importancia de los estudios que exploran mejor las recomendaciones agronómicas para el cultivo de palomitas de maíz. Por lo tanto, el objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el impacto de la población de plantas en algunas variables morfológicas y en el rendimiento final de grano de dos híbridos de palomitas de maíz (8203 y 4512). Se estudiaron las poblaciones de 60.000, 65.000, 70.000, 75.000 y 80.000 plantas por ha-1 en el espacio de 0.45cm entre líneas de siembra. El experimento se realizó en el año agrícola 2018/2019, en el área experimental del Departamento de Ciencias Agronómicas y Ambientales de la Universidad Federal de Santa María, campus Frederico Westphalen - RS, en un diseño de bloques al azar en un esquema factorial (2x5). El diámetro del tallo, la longitud de la mazorca y el peso de mil semillas disminuyeron à medida que aumentó la población de plantas. Para ambos híbridos, y para la mayoría de las variables analizadas, las densidades de población no afectaron significativamente el rendimiento final de grano de las palomitas de maíz. Sin embargo, cuando se trabaja con la población promedio, se observa una superioridad del híbrido 8203 para las variables, altura de la planta, altura de inserción de la mazorca, prolificidad, relleno, diámetro de la mazorca, número de granos por mazorca, peso de mil semillas y productividad final de grano.(AU)

Maize plants produce direct resistance elicited by Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) / Plantas de milho produz resistência elicitada por Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)

Abstract Plants can be attacked by a wide variety of herbivores. Thus, developing protective mechanisms for resistance against these agents is an advantage for survival and reproduction. Over the course of evolution, many resistance mechanisms against herbivory have been developed by the plants. Induced direct and indirect resistance mechanisms can manifest in plants after herbivore attack. The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae is not a pest of maize crops (Zea mays), despite being reported infesting plants that may have resistances against this herbivore. We tested the hypothesis that maize plants would be able to induce direct resistance against T. urticae after, evaluating the effect of T. urticae infestation in maize plants on the development and reproduction of conspecifics. We tested induced direct resistance performing infestation and measuring biological parameters upon a second infestation. Maize plants, 40 days after sowing, were divided into two groups: 30 not infested by T. urticae (clean plants clean) and, 30 infested by the spider mite. Infestation of maize plants by T. urticae reduced the conspecific female adult survival. However, no change in the survival of immature or reproduction was observed. These results suggest the induction of induced direct resistances in maize by T. urticae. This is first report of direct resistance induction in Z. mays by the two-spotted spider mite T. urticae.

Resumo As plantas podem ser atacadas por uma grande diversidade de herbívoros. Sendo assim, o desenvolvimento de mecanismos de proteção para se defenderem destes agentes é um diferencial para a sobrevivência e reprodução. Ao longo da evolução, diversos mecanismos de resistência contra herbívoria foram desenvolvidos pelas plantas. Mecanismos de resistência induzida direta e indireta podem manifestar-se em plantas após o ataque de herbívoros. O ácaro-rajado Tetranychus urticae não é uma praga na cultura da cultura do milho (Zea mays), apesar de ser relatado infestando plantas, as quais podem apresentar resistências contra tal herbívoro. Testamos a hipótese de que plantas de milho seriam capazes de induzir resistências diretas à T. urticae após o ataque, avaliando o efeito da infestação de T. urticae de plantas em milho sobre seu desenvolvimento e reprodução de coespecíficos. Testamos resistência induzida direta realizando uma infestação e medindo os parâmetros biológicos em uma segunda infestação. Plantas de milho foram divididas em dois grupos: 30 plantas não por T. urticae (plantas limpas) e 30 plantas infestadas pelo ácaro-rajado. A infestação de plantas de milho por T. urticae reduziu a sobrevivência de fêmeas adultas do coespecífico. Entretanto, não foi observada alteração na sobrevivência das formas imaturas ou reprodução. Tais resultados sugerem a indução de resistências induzida diretas em milho por T. urticae. Este é primeiro relato de indução de resistência direta em Z. mays pelo ácaro-rajado T. urticae.

Resposta de híbridos de milho ao uso de piraclostrobina na ausência de doenças / Corn hybrids responses to pyraclostrobin use in disease absences

Objetivando-se avaliar o efeito da aplicação de piraclostrobina em diferentes épocas e combinações de aplicação em dois híbridos simples de milho cultivados na safra de verão, realizou-se um experimento no município de Jataí, Goiás. Adotou-se o delineamento de blocos ao acaso no esquema fatorial 2 x 9 (híbridos x aplicações de piraclostrobina), com 4 repetições. As aplicações foram realizadas em diferentes combinações de fungicidas: presença ou ausência de piraclostrobina + tiofanato metílico + fipronil (100 g i.a.100 kg semente-1) no tratamento de sementes (V0) combinado com a aplicação de piraclostrobina (150 g i.a.ha-1) antes ou após a adubação de cobertura (V4 ou V6) combinado ou não com a aplicação de piraclostrobina + ciproconazole (137,25 g i.a.ha-1) em pré-pendoamento (VT) e uma testemunha (sem uso de piraclostrobina). Foram avaliados: atividade da enzima redutase do nitrato, índice de clorofila, altura de plantas, altura de inserção de espiga, diâmetro de colmo, porcentagem de folhas senescentes, severidade de Puccinia polysora Underw, massa de mil grãos, densidade e produtividade de grãos. Submeteram-se os dados ao teste F para verificação de significância; e para comparação de médias utilizou-se o teste de Tukey, ambos a 5% de probabilidade. Para a maioria dos caracteres avaliados observou-se diferença entre híbridos. Não foi observado efeito das aplicações de piraclostrobina e interação entre os fatores em questão. Conclui-se que não há efeito benéfico ou deletério da aplicação de piraclostrobina em diferentes épocas e combinações de aplicação sobre os dois híbridos simples de milho cultivados na safra de verão.(AU)

An experiment was conducted in Jataí, Goiás, Brazil, aiming to evaluate the effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season. A randomized block design was adopted in a factorial 2 x 9 (hybrid x pyraclostrobinapplications) design, with 4 replications. The applications were performed in different combinations: presence or absence of pyraclostrobin + thiophanate methyl + fipronil (100 g a.i.100 kg seed-1) in seed treatment (V0) combined with pyraclostrobin (150 g a.i.ha-1) application before or after topdressing (V4 or V6) combined or not with pyraclostrobin + cyproconazole (137.25 g a.i.ha-1) application in pre-bolting (VT) and a control (without use of pyraclostrobin). The following evaluations were performed: activity of the nitrate reductase enzyme, chlorophyll index, plant height, corn cob insertion height, stem diameter, percentage of senescent leaves, severity of Puccinia polysora Underw, thousand grain weight, grains density, and grains yield. An F test was performed to analyze the significance, and for a means comparison, a Tukey test was used, both at 5% probability. Differences among hybrids were observed for most of the evaluated traits. There were no effects of the applications of pyraclostrobin and no interaction between the factors in question. It can, therefore, be concluded that there are not beneficial or deleterious effects of the application of pyraclostrobin at different times and with different application combinations in two simple hybrids of corn grown in the summer season.(AU)

Antibiosis of Trichoderma spp strains native to northeastern Mexico against the pathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina

Abstract Sampling of agricultural soils from the Mexican northeastern region was performed to detect Trichoderma spp., genetically characterize it, and assess its potential use as a biologic control agent against Macrophomina phaseolina. M. phaseolina is a phytopathogen that attacks over 500 species of cultivated plants and causes heavy losses in the regional sorghum crop. Sampling was performed immediately after sorghum or corn harvest in an area that was approximately 170 km from the Mexico-USA border. Sixteen isolates were obtained in total. Using colony morphology and sequencing the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) 1 and 4 of 18S rDNA, 14 strains were identified as Trichoderma harzianum, T. koningiopsis and T. virens. Subsequently, their antagonistic activity against M. phaseolina was evaluated in vitro, and 11 isolates showed antagonism by competition and stopped M. phaseolina growth. In 4 of these isolates, the antibiosis phenomenon was observed through the formation of an intermediate band without growth between colonies. One strain, HTE808, was identified as Trichoderma koningiopsis and grew rapidly; when it came into contact with the M. phaseolina colony, it continued to grow and sporulated until it covered the entire petri dish. Microscopic examination confirmed that it has a high level of hyperparasitism and is thus considered to have high potential for use in the control of this phytopathogen.

Bacteria in combination with fertilizers promote root and shoot growth of maize in saline-sodic soil

Salinity is the leading abiotic stress hampering maize (Zea mays L.) growth throughout the world, especially in Pakistan. During salinity stress, the endogenous ethylene level in plants increases, which retards proper root growth and consequent shoot growth of the plants. However, certain bacteria contain the enzyme 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase, which converts 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (an immediate precursor of ethylene biosynthesis in higher plants) into ammonia and α-ketobutyrate instead of ethylene. In the present study, two Pseudomonas bacterial strains containing ACC-deaminase were tested separately and in combinations with mineral fertilizers to determine their potential to minimize/undo the effects of salinity on maize plants grown under saline-sodic field conditions. The data recorded at 30, 50 and 70 days after sowing revealed that both the Pseudomonas bacterial strains improved root and shoot length, root and shoot fresh weight, and root and shoot dry weight up to 34, 43, 35, 71, 55 and 68%, respectively, when applied without chemical fertilizers: these parameter were enhanced up to 108, 95, 100, 131, 100 and 198%, respectively, when the strains were applied along with chemical fertilizers. It can be concluded that ACC-deaminase Pseudomonas bacterial strains applied alone and in conjunction with mineral fertilizers improved the root and shoot growth of maize seedlings grown in saline-sodic soil.

Differential antioxidative response of tolerant and sensitive maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes to drought stress at reproductive stage.

The role of oxidative stress management was evaluated in two maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes — Parkash (drought-resistant) and Paras (drought-sensitive), subjected to drought stress during reproductive stage. Alterations in their antioxidant pools — glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid (AsA) combined with activities of enzymes glutathione reductase (GR), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), peroxidase (POX) and catalase (CAT) involved in defense against oxidative stress and stress parameters, namely chlorophyll (Chl), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were investigated in flag leaves from silk emergence till maturity. The drought caused transient increase in GR, APX, POX and CAT activities in drought-tolerant genotype (Parkash) which decreased at later stages with the extended period of drought stress. However, in Paras, drought stress caused decrease in activities of GR and CAT from initial period of stress till the end of experiment, except for POX which showed slight increase in activity. A significant increase in GSH content was observed in Parkash till 35 days after silking (DAS), whereas in Paras, GSH content remained lower than irrigated till maturity. Parkash which had higher AsA and Chl contents, also showed lower H2O2 and MDA levels than Paras under drought stress conditions. However, at the later stages, decline in antioxidant enzyme activities in Parkash due to severe drought stress led to enhanced membrane damage, as revealed by the accumulation of MDA. Our data indicated that significant activation of antioxidant system in Parkash might be responsible for its drought-tolerant behavior under drought stress and helped it to cope with the stress up to a definite period. Thus, the results indicate that antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in flag leaves can be used as indices of drought tolerance in maize plants and also as potential biochemical targets for the crop improvement programmes to develop drought-tolerant cultivars.

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration capacity in Argentinean maize (Zea mays L. ) inbred lines

Somatic embryogenesis, which is still the method of choice for tissue culture, regeneration and transformation of maize, is largely considered highly genotype-dependent. The Hi II, a highly embryogenic genotype, has been extensively used in transformation protocols. However, this is not an inbred line; instead, it has a proportion of the undesirable A-188 background, and the progeny segregates for phenotypic characteristics and shows poor agronomic performance. In an effort to identify genotypes that combine a high somatic embryogenic response and good agronomic performance, we evaluated 48 advanced inbred lines developed at INTA. Callus development and somatic embryogenesis capacity were measured in 200 immature embryos per line. Embryogenic capacity [EC (mature somatic embryos/callus evaluated) x 100], Regeneration Capacity (RC) and Fertile Plant Recovery in greenhouse (FPR, fertile plants/regenerated plants) were recorded. A total of 17 lines reached an EC > 50 percent, and 14 out of those 17 lines regenerated seedlings. The FPR ranged between 50 and 100 percent. Also, we selected three promising lines with high agronomic performance, as alternatives to Hi II, in order to be included in a maize transformation scheme via somatic embryogenesis. In addition, we report the usefulness of Single Sequences Repeat (SSRs) in the determination of genetic diversity among 14 divergent lines for somatic embryogenesis response. The seven lines displaying good in vitro behaviour can be crossed to obtain hybrids combining desirable alleles for somatic embryogenesis response and different genetic backgrounds.

Microsporogenesis in inbred line of popcorn (Zea mays L)

Endogamy places genes for several characteristics in homozygosis, which include those related to meiosis causing abnormalities that may impair gamete viability. An original population (S0) of popcorn (CMS-43) produced by Embrapa Maize and Sorghum was self-pollinated for seven years, generating inbred lines (S1 to S7). Conventional studies of microsporogenesis revealed that meiotic abnormalities did not increase with endogamy. Univalent chromosomes, irregular chromosome segregation, abnormal cell shape, partial asynapsis, cell fusion, absence of cytokinesis, abnormal spindle orientation, and chromosome stickiness were recorded in low frequency in meiocytes. Since the frequency of abnormalities was low, mainly in S7, inbred lines from CMS-43 have a high potential for hybridization.

Heritability and correlation among some selected morphological traits and their relationship with fall armyworm damage in sweet corn

Fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith] (FAW) is a serious pest in field corn and sweet corn [Zea mays L.] in many parts of the world. Sweet corn germplasm with effective levels of resistance to damage by the fall armyworm is needed to transfer resistance to commercial hybrids. The objectives of this study were to estimate heritability and to estimate the correlation among some selected morphological traits and their relationship with FAW damage. Seven shrunken-2 (sh2) inbred lines and four commercial sh2 hybrids of sweet corn were crossed to Mp708, a FAW-resistant field corn line. The F2 populations were subdivided with one half being selected for the sh2 trait and the other half was left unselected. Parent, F2, and F3 populations were artificially infested with FAW and evaluated for leaf damage caused by FAW. Heritability estimates for FAW resistance ranged from 0.22 to 0.61 depending on method of estimation used. The highest correlations occurred between silk color and anther color (0.70) and silk color and glume color (0.49). There were no consistent correlations of most morphological traits with FAW damage. A linkage between white silk and shrunken-2 was observed

Uptake and translocation of selenium by maize (Zea mays) from its environmentaly important forms.

Pot culture studies were conducted to examine the effect of selenite (SeO3(2-)) and selenate (SeO4(2-)) on the uptake and translocation of root absorbed selenium in maize Zea mays plants grown in sand and soil culture. Increasing selenium supplementation (0.5-6.00 microg/ml), increased the selenium retention in roots, but there was little transfer of selenium from shoot to grains. The study indicates that selenite species (less mobile) also accumulates in maize plants when supplied in solution form. Selenium does not cause any adverse effect on the maize plants (dry matter yield vs concentration, no significant correlation, p>0.05).

Efeito do branqueamento na qualidade do milho (Zea mays L.): enlatado da variedade superdoce / Effect of blanching on canned sweet corn (Zea mays L.); variety superdoce

Estudou-se o efeito da operaçäo de branqueamento sobre a qualidade do milho verde enlatado da variedade superdoce e sobre o tempo de esterilizaçäo do produto. Avaliou-se também o efeito do cozimento parcial das espigas, anterior ao debulhamento, sobre as perdas de sólidos ocorridas na etapa de branqueamento dos gräos. A realizaçäo da etapa de branqueamento, bem como do cozimento das espigas previamente ao debulhamento, näo afetou de modo relevante as características sensoriais, a cor e a textura do produto enlatado, nem o tempo de esterilizaçäo. A operaçäo de cozimento das espigas, efetuada antes do debulhamento e branqueamento dos gräos, reduziu o teor de sólidos residuais da água empregada no branqueamento, de 0,9 para 0,7 por cento

Effect of intercropping pattern on photosynthetic pigments content and growth analysis of maize plant

Two field experiments were conducted during 1990 and 1991 summer seasons to study the physiological performance and growth of maize cv. Giza-2 under intercropping with soybean cv. Crawford versus solid culture pattern. Two intercropping patterns of maize with soybean viz. 2:2 and 2:4 as well as the solid recommended plant density for maize planting [Solid I] and a comparative treatment [Solid II], where maize was planted at the same density per hill under intercropping were applied. The obtained results indicated that light intensity significantly increased in the mid and under maize canopy as compared with the solid II pattern. The content of the photosynthetic pigments increased due to intercropping as compared with the solid II treatment. Under intercropping patterns of 2:2 and 2:4 plant height, stem diameter dry weight of leaves/plant, total dry weight/plant, LAI, RGR, and NAR parameters significantly exceeded those under the solid II pattern. Significant correlation relationships between light intensity and most of the growth characters studied were reported. It could be concluded from this study that modifying the geometry of maize distribution under intercropping could benefit maize plants from the ecosystem resources

Evaluación química, funcional y nutricional de la proteína concentrada por hidrólisis de almidones de maíz común y de maíz nutricta / Chemical, functional and nutritional evaluation of protein, concentrated by hidrolisis from starches obtained from common corn and nutricta corn

El objetivo de este estudio, fue elaborar un concentrado proteínico en polvo, de buen valor nutritivo, utilizando como materia prima el maíz (zea-mays) en sus cuatro variedades: - maíz opaco-2 (OPM blanco) - maíz común blanco, - maíz opaco-2 (QPM amarillo), maíz común amarillo. Este concentrado se obtuvo mediante la aplicación de un proceso industrial de hidrólisis enzimática utilizando alfamilasa como enzima y se estimó la posibilidad de producirlo a nivel industrial. Para lograr este objetivo se investigaron las mejores condiciones de operación tales como la concentración de la enzima para maíz QPM blanco, común blanco, común amarillo y 120 minutos para el maíz QPM amarillo. Los valores de temperatura fueron de 60, 70, 50 y 70-C, para maíz QPM blanco, QPM amarillo, común amarillo y común blanco, respectivamente. El grano de amíz limpio se sometió al proceso de molienda, gelatinización y luego a la hidrólisis enzimática, para lo cual se evaluaron las cuatro variedades enunciadas en el primer párrafo, éstas se trataron como se describe en los diagramas No. 1 y 2. Estos concentrados proteínicos fueron centrifugados después de la hidrólisis, secados por dos horas y media y por último molidos. El momento de la molienda es el apropiado para agregar algún otro alimento que no sea suficientemente nutritivo tal como harinas para bebidas, atoles, etc. A las condiciones de temperatura, concentración de enzima y tiempo de hidrólisis obtenidas se analizó el concentrado proteínico que, como puede observarse, en los Cuadros N§. 20 y 21, limitante triptofano, el cual aumentó en un 11% QPM blanco 17% en común blanco. En el diagrama N§ 3, se muestra el equipo que debe utilizar-se en la elaboración de este concentrado a nivel de planta piloto. El costo de la materia prima fue de Q 0.85/libra de producto, lo cual lo hace competitivo en el mercado con otros productos similares debido a que este concentrado se usará mezclado con otros alimentos, como enriquecedor de estos...