Combining Ability and Reciprocal Effects for the Yield of Elite Blue Corn Lines from the Central Highlands of Mexico.

The development of hybrid plants can increase the production and quality of blue corn, and, thus, satisfy its high demand. For this development, it is essential to understand the heterotic relationships of the germplasm. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of general (GCA) and specific (SCA) combining ability, as well as the reciprocal effects (REs) on the yields of 10 blue corn lines, and to select the outstanding lines. Diallel crosses were generated with 10 lines and evaluated at the Valle de México Experimental Station in Chapingo, Mexico, and Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala, Mexico. There were differences (p ≤ 0.01) in the hybrids, Loc, effects of GCA, SCA, and REs, and in the following interactions: hybrids × Loc, GCA × Loc, SCA × Loc, and RE × Loc. For GCA, lines Ll, L4, L6, and L9 stood out, with significant values of 3.4, 2.9, 2.9, and 3.1, respectively. For SCA, the hybrids featured were L4 × L10, L2 × L10, L1 × L10, L7 × L8, and L2 × L6, with values of 3.0, 2.5, 2.3, 2.3, and 2.2, and yields of 11.2, 10.2, 10.4, 10.4, and 10.5 t ha-l, respectively. There were no significant REs in these lines. Considerable effects of GCA and SCA were detected; therefore, we concluded that native populations had favorable dominance and additive genetic effects that could be used to support the development of high-yielding lines and hybrids.

A Comparison between Inbred and Hybrid Maize Haploid Inducers.

The effectiveness of haploid induction systems is regarded not only for high haploid induction rate (HIR) but also resource savings. Isolation fields are proposed for hybrid induction. However, efficient haploid production depends on inducer traits such as high HIR, abundant pollen production, and tall plants. Seven hybrid inducers and their respective parents were evaluated over three years for HIR, seeds set in cross-pollinations, plant and ear height, tassel size, and tassel branching. Mid-parent heterosis was estimated to quantify how much inducer traits improve in hybrids in comparison to their parents. Heterosis benefits hybrid inducers for plant height, ear height, and tassel size. Two hybrid inducers, BH201/LH82-Ped126 and BH201/LH82-Ped128, are promising for haploid induction in isolation fields. Hybrid inducers offer convenience and resource-effectiveness for haploid induction by means of improving plant vigor without compromising HIR.

Productivity and mortality, of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. passiflorae in passionfruit vines brs rubi do cerrado, grafted onto different rootstocks

The use of scions grafted onto passionfruit vines has become an alternative to their cultivation in areas with a history of fusariosis. However, the combinations between the graft and rootstock can influence on the productivity and longevity of the passionfruit farm. The objective was to evaluate the productivity and mortality of the passionfruit cv BRS Rubi do Cerrado grafted onto three species of rootstock in Terra Nova do Norte-MT. The design was a randomized block with 4 treatments BRS Rubi do Cerrado (BRS-RC) seedling plant along with those grafted onto three species of rootstock: Passiflora gibertii, Passiflora alata; Passiflora nitida. The scions were grafted through a cleft graft and the planting performed after 70 days. The evaluation was made of the total number and weight of the fruits, along with productivity and mortality of plants. Results showed that the BRS-RC, grafted onto P. gibertii and P. nitida, presented the best performance for weight of fruits, number of fruits and productivity. The cultivar that was grafted onto different rootstocks presented higher productivity in regards to the seedling plant. The BRS-RC, grafted onto P. nitida, presented a zero-mortality rate over the 16.5 months of cultivation. The rootstocks P. nitida and P. gibertii were superior to those of P. alata in reducing mortality in the passionfruit vine by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. passiflorae. The confirmation was made of the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. passiflorae isolated in the experimental area in scions of the BRS-RC inoculated at 70 days of age.

Chlorophyll Fluorescence Imaging as a Tool for Evaluating Disease Resistance of Common Bean Lines in the Western Amazon Region of Colombia.

The evaluation of disease resistance is considered an important aspect of phenotyping for crop improvement. Identification of advanced lines of the common bean with disease resistance contributes to improved grain yields. This study aimed to determine the response of the photosynthetic apparatus to natural pathogen infection by using chlorophyll (Chla) fluorescence parameters and their relationship to the agronomic performance of 59 common bean lines and comparing the photosynthetic responses of naturally infected vs. healthy leaves. The study was conducted over two seasons under acid soil and high temperature conditions in the western Amazon region of Colombia. A disease susceptibility index (DSI) was developed and validated using chlorophyll a (Chla) fluorescence as a tool to identify Mesoamerican and Andean lines of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that are resistant to pathogens. A negative effect on the functional status of the photosynthetic apparatus was found with the presence of pathogen infection, a situation that allowed the identification of four typologies based on the DSI values ((i) moderately resistant; (ii) moderately susceptible; (iii) susceptible; and (iv) highly susceptible). Moderately resistant lines, five of them from the Mesoamerican gene pool (ALB 350, SMC 200, BFS 10, SER 16, SMN 27) and one from the Andean gene pool (DAB 295), allocated a higher proportion of energy to photochemical processes, which increased the rate of electron transfer resulting in a lower sensitivity to disease stress. This photosynthetic response was associated with lower values of DSI, which translated into an increase in the accumulation of dry matter accumulation in different plant organs (leaves, stem, pods and roots). Thus, DSI values based on chlorophyll fluorescence response to pathogen infection could serve as a phenotyping tool for evaluating advanced common bean lines. Six common bean lines (ALB 350, BFS 10, DAB 295, SER 16, SMC 200 and SMN 27) were identified as less sensitive to disease stress under field conditions in the western Amazon region of Colombia, and these could serve as useful parents for improving the common bean for multiple stress resistance.

Competition of onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, State of Paraná

The use of genotypes more adapted to climatic conditions can contribute to increase the yield of onion producers. The goal of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of 15 onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, state of Paraná. The study was conducted in the experimental area of Horticulture, Cedeteg campus, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, state of Paraná, Brazil, from July to November 2018. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with four replications, and the treatments consisted of four commercial cultivars Optima F1, Bella Dura, Sirius F1, Soberana F1 and eleven experimental genotypes N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, AF4241 and AF4243. Biometric characteristics of the plants, production components and early flowering were evaluated. Plants presented between 6 and 9 leaves, in which N1, N3, N4 and N6 had less than 7 leaves, differing statistically from the others. The cultivar Optima F1 and the genotypes N2, N3, N5, N6, N7 and N8 presented the tallest plants, with 66.1 to 76.0 cm. The pseudostem diameter did not differ significantly between genotypes, showing values between 15.2 and 20.4 mm. Total productivity was higher in genotypes N2, N6, N5, N4, N3, N7 with values from 43.6 to 50.3 t ha-1. The highest average bulb mass was found in N2, N4, N6, Sirius F1, Optima F1 and Soberana F1(AU)

Competition of onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, State of Paraná

The use of genotypes more adapted to climatic conditions can contribute to increase the yield of onion producers. The goal of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of 15 onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, state of Paraná. The study was conducted in the experimental area of Horticulture, Cedeteg campus, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, state of Paraná, Brazil, from July to November 2018. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with four replications, and the treatments consisted of four commercial cultivars Optima F1, Bella Dura, Sirius F1, Soberana F1 and eleven experimental genotypes N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, AF4241 and AF4243. Biometric characteristics of the plants, production components and early flowering were evaluated. Plants presented between 6 and 9 leaves, in which N1, N3, N4 and N6 had less than 7 leaves, differing statistically from the others. The cultivar Optima F1 and the genotypes N2, N3, N5, N6, N7 and N8 presented the tallest plants, with 66.1 to 76.0 cm. The pseudostem diameter did not differ significantly between genotypes, showing values between 15.2 and 20.4 mm. Total productivity was higher in genotypes N2, N6, N5, N4, N3, N7 with values from 43.6 to 50.3 t ha-1. The highest average bulb mass was found in N2, N4, N6, Sirius F1, Optima F1 and Soberana F1

Competition of onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, State of Paraná

The use of genotypes more adapted to climatic conditions can contribute to increase the yield of onion producers. The goal of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of 15 onion genotypes in the soil and climatic conditions of Guarapuava, state of Paraná. The study was conducted in the experimental area of Horticulture, Cedeteg campus, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, state of Paraná, Brazil, from July to November 2018. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with four replications, and the treatments consisted of four commercial cultivars Optima F1, Bella Dura, Sirius F1, Soberana F1 and eleven experimental genotypes N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, AF4241 and AF4243. Biometric characteristics of the plants, production components and early flowering were evaluated. Plants presented between 6 and 9 leaves, in which N1, N3, N4 and N6 had less than 7 leaves, differing statistically from the others. The cultivar Optima F1 and the genotypes N2, N3, N5, N6, N7 and N8 presented the tallest plants, with 66.1 to 76.0 cm. The pseudostem diameter did not differ significantly between genotypes, showing values between 15.2 and 20.4 mm. Total productivity was higher in genotypes N2, N6, N5, N4, N3, N7 with values from 43.6 to 50.3 t ha-1. The highest average bulb mass was found in N2, N4, N6, Sirius F1, Optima F1 and Soberana F1, wit

Productivity, mineral composition, and phenolic compound content in bush snap beans grown during different seasons / Produtividade, composição mineral e teor de compostos fenólicos em feijão-vagem de crescimento determinado em diferentes estações do ano

The sowing of seeds during different seasons, characterized by distinct environmental conditions, can result in different agronomic characteristics and production rates of agricultural crops. Considering the lack of information on the effect of climatic variations on the agronomic performance of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), it is important to evaluate the productivity and nutrient content when sown at different times of the year. Thus, the study aimed to evaluated plant productivity, and seed mineral and phenolic compound composition in different genotypes and cultivars of bush snap bean UEL 1, UEL 2, Isla Macarrão Baixo, Isla Manteiga Baixo, and Feltrin Macarrão Napoli sowed in the spring and autumn. The number of pods per plant, seeds per pod, seeds per plant, and seed yield were evaluated. Chemical composition of the seeds was determined by measuring the amounts of crude protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, and total phenolic compounds present. The joint analysis of variance of the experiments was performed, with means compared by the Tukey test, at 5%. The interaction between genotype and sowing season affects the number of seeds per plant, seed productivity, and the seed concentrations of crude protein, zinc, and manganese. Spring sowing favored seed yield in the Isla Manteiga Baixo cultivar, the number of pods per plant, and the accumulation of phosphorus and iron in the seeds. Autumn sowing resulted in an increase in the seed-concentrations of potassium and total phenolic compounds. Seed-concentrations of calcium and manganese varied by genotype.(AU)

A semeadura de sementes em diferentes épocas do ano encontra condições ambientais distintas, que podem resultar em diferentes respostas agronômicas e na produtividade de culturas agrícolas. Considerando a falta de informações sobre o efeito das variações climáticas no desempenho agronômico do feijão-vagem (Phaseolus vulgaris) é importante avaliar a produtividade e o teor de nutrientes quando semeados em diferentes épocas do ano. Assim, o estudo objetivou avaliar a produtividade e a composição de compostos minerais e fenólicos em sementes de diferentes genótipos e cultivares de feijão-vagem ­ UEL 1, UEL 2, Isla Macarrão baixo, Isla Manteiga Baixo e Feltrin Macarrão Napoli ­ semeados na primavera e outono. Foram avaliados o número de vagens por planta, sementes por vagem, sementes por planta e produção de sementes. A composição química das sementes foi determinada medição das quantidades de proteína bruta, cálcio, magnésio, potássio, fósforo, enxofre, ferro, zinco, manganês e compostos fenólicos totais. Foi realizada análise de variância conjunta dos experimentos, com médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey, a 5%. A interação entre genótipo e época de semeadura afeta o número de sementes por planta, a produtividade e as concentrações de proteína bruta, zinco e manganês. A semeadura na primavera favoreceu a produção de sementes na cultivar Isla Manteiga Baixo, o número de vagens produzidas por planta, e o acúmulo de fósforo e ferro nas sementes. A semeadura no outono resultou em um aumento nas concentrações de potássio e dos compostos fenólicos totais. As concentrações de cálcio e magnésio nas sementes variam de acordo com o genótipo.(AU)

Herbicide management in glyphosate and sulfonylurea-tolerant soybeans / Manejo de herbicidas em soja tolerante a glifosato e sulfonilureias

There is little information on the efficacy and selectivity of sulfonylureas, isolated and in association with glyphosate, in glyphosate and sulfonylurea-tolerant soybeans. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of weed control and selectivity of sulfonylureas, isolated and in association with glyphosate, at post-emergence (V4) of RR2/STS soybean. The experiments were conducted in the in areas located in Piracicaba City, São Paulo State (SP), Brazil (experiment I) and Palotina City, Paraná State (PR), Brazil (experiment II). Treatments were composed of application of the herbicides sulfometuron, chlorimuron, halosulfuron, ethoxysulfuron and glyphosate, isolated and in association, in the BMX Garra RR2/STS cultivar. Experiment I was conducted focusing on the evaluation of the efficacy of weed control; whereas experiment II focused mainly on the evaluation of herbicide selectivity. The experimental design was the randomized complete block, with four replications. Crop injury, weed control, and variables related to agronomic performance were evaluated. Data were submitted to analysis of variance, and the means of the treatments were compared with the Tukey test. Sulfonylureas in association with glyphosate were effective in weed control and selective for the BMX Garra RR2/STS soybean cultivar. The sulfometuron + chlorimuron + glyphosate association presented phytotoxic potential for the BMX Garra RR2/STS cultivar.(AU)

Há poucas informações sobre a eficácia e seletividade de sulfonilureias, isoladas e associadas ao glifosato, na soja tolerante ao glifosato e às sulfonilureias. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia no controle de plantas daninhas e seletividade de sulfonilureias, isoladas e em associação com o glifosato, em pós-emergência (V4) de soja RR2/STS. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em áreas localizadas nos municípios de Piracicaba, São Paulo (SP), Brasil (experimento I) e Palotina, Paraná (PR), Brasil (experimento II). Os tratamentos foram compostos pela aplicação dos herbicidas sulfometurom, clorimurom, halossulfurom, etoxissulfurom e glifosato, isolados e em associação, no cultivar BMX Garra RR2/STS. O experimento I foi realizado com o foco principal na avaliação da eficácia no controle de plantas daninhas; ao passo que o experimento II se concentrou principalmente na avaliação da seletividade dos herbicidas. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Foram avaliados sintomas de injúria, controle de plantas daninhas e variáveis relacionadas ao desempenho agronômico. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, e as médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey. Sulfonilureias associadas ao glifosato foram eficazes no controle de plantas daninhas e seletivas para o cultivar de soja BMX Garra RR2/STS. A associação sulfometurom + clorimurom + glifosato apresentou potencial fitotóxico para o cultivar BMX Garra RR2/STS.(AU)

Herbicide management in glyphosate and sulfonylurea-tolerant soybeans / Manejo de herbicidas em soja tolerante a glifosato e sulfonilureias

There is little information on the efficacy and selectivity of sulfonylureas, isolated and in association with glyphosate, in glyphosate and sulfonylurea-tolerant soybeans. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of weed control and selectivity of sulfonylureas, isolated and in association with glyphosate, at post-emergence (V4) of RR2/STS soybean. The experiments were conducted in the in areas located in Piracicaba City, São Paulo State (SP), Brazil (experiment I) and Palotina City, Paraná State (PR), Brazil (experiment II). Treatments were composed of application of the herbicides sulfometuron, chlorimuron, halosulfuron, ethoxysulfuron and glyphosate, isolated and in association, in the BMX Garra RR2/STS cultivar. Experiment I was conducted focusing on the evaluation of the efficacy of weed control; whereas experiment II focused mainly on the evaluation of herbicide selectivity. The experimental design was the randomized complete block, with four replications. Crop injury, weed control, and variables related to agronomic performance were evaluated. Data were submitted to analysis of variance, and the means of the treatments were compared with the Tukey test. Sulfonylureas in association with glyphosate were effective in weed control and selective for the BMX Garra RR2/STS soybean cultivar. The sulfometuron + chlorimuron + glyphosate association presented phytotoxic potential for the BMX Garra RR2/STS cultivar.(AU)

Há poucas informações sobre a eficácia e seletividade de sulfonilureias, isoladas e associadas ao glifosato, na soja tolerante ao glifosato e às sulfonilureias. Assim, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia no controle de plantas daninhas e seletividade de sulfonilureias, isoladas e em associação com o glifosato, em pós-emergência (V4) de soja RR2/STS. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em áreas localizadas nos municípios de Piracicaba, São Paulo (SP), Brasil (experimento I) e Palotina, Paraná (PR), Brasil (experimento II). Os tratamentos foram compostos pela aplicação dos herbicidas sulfometurom, clorimurom, halossulfurom, etoxissulfurom e glifosato, isolados e em associação, no cultivar BMX Garra RR2/STS. O experimento I foi realizado com o foco principal na avaliação da eficácia no controle de plantas daninhas; ao passo que o experimento II se concentrou principalmente na avaliação da seletividade dos herbicidas. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Foram avaliados sintomas de injúria, controle de plantas daninhas e variáveis relacionadas ao desempenho agronômico. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, e as médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey. Sulfonilureias associadas ao glifosato foram eficazes no controle de plantas daninhas e seletivas para o cultivar de soja BMX Garra RR2/STS. A associação sulfometurom + clorimurom + glifosato apresentou potencial fitotóxico para o cultivar BMX Garra RR2/STS.(AU)

Yield and soil insect resistance in sweet potato clones / Produtividade e resistência de clones de batata-doce aos insetos de solo

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a rustic horticultural crop with high production potential. However, the crop is susceptible to many pests and diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate 10 genotypes of sweet potato regarding their yield and resistance to soil insects, under Brazilian cerrado soil conditions. Genotypes were selected from the Sweet Potato Germplasm Bank of Embrapa Hortaliças. The experiment was conducted at Água Limpa Farm, belonging to University of Brasilia (UnB), and consisted of a randomized block design, with 10 treatments (genotypes), 10 plants per plot, and four replications. The following traits were analyzed: number of perforations per root, incidence of roots injured by insects, plant resistance degree, root shape, total and marketable root yields, root peel color, root pulp color, pulp total soluble solids, pulp titratable acidity, pulp TSS/TA ratio, pulp moisture, and pulp starch yield. Genotype CNPH 53 (26.78 t ha-1) presented total root yield greater than the commercial variety Brazlândia Rosada (17.54 t ha-1). Genotype Santa Sofia (11.77 t ha-1) and Brazlândia (13.5 t ha-1) had similar marketable root yields. CNPH 53 showed the best agronomic performance, exhibiting moderate susceptibility to soil insects and root shape meeting the market standards. It also had low pulp TA (2.53%); high pulp TSS (12.25 °Brix) and pulp TSS/AT ratio (4.24); pulp moisture content close to 70%; and the highest pulp starch content (11.98%). The traits number of perforations per root, root shape, and pulp TA presented heritability values close to 70%. Marketable root yield, pulp moisture, and pulp starch content demonstrated heritability values greater than 90% and CVG/CVE greater than 1

A batata-doce (Ipomoea batatas) é uma hortícola rústica e de elevado potencial produtivo. No entanto, ainda é suscetível a grande número de pragas e doenças. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar dez genótipos de batata-doce quanto à produtividade e resistência a insetos de solo nas condições de solo do cerrado Brasileiro. Os genótipos avaliados foram selecionados do Banco de Germoplasma da Embrapa Hortaliças. O experimento foi conduzido na Fazenda Água Limpa da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) utilizando delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, com 10 tratamentos, 4 repetições e 10 plantas de batata-doce por parcela. As características avaliadas foram: número de furos por raiz, incidência de danos causados por insetos, grau de resistência da planta, formato de raiz, cor da casca da raiz, cor da polpa da raiz, produtividade total e comercial de raiz, e teor de sólidos solúveis totais (SST), acidez total titulável (AT), STT/AT, rendimento de amido e umidade da polpa. O genótipo CNPH 53 apresentou produtividade total (26,78 t ha-1) superior à variedade comercial Brazlândia Rosada (17,54 t ha-1). O genótipo Santa Sofia obteve produtividade comercial (11,77 t ha-1) próxima à variedade Brazlândia Rosada (13,75 t ha-1). O genótipo CNPH 53 apresentou o melhor desempenho agronômico, exibindo suscetibilidade moderada aos insetos de solo e formato de raiz dentro dos padrões comerciais. Apresentou também baixa acidez (2,53%); alto teor de sólidos solúveis (12,25 °Brix) e de ratio (4,24); teor de umidade da polpa próximo a 70% e maior teor de amido na polpa (11,98%). As características número de furos, formato e acidez apresentaram valores de herdabilidade próximos de 70%. A produtividade comercial, umidade e amido da polpa demonstraram valores de herdabilidade acima de 90% e CVg/CVe maior que 1

Agronomic characterization and genetic parameter estimation in yellow passion fruit / Caracterização agronômica e estimativa de parâmetros genéticos em maracujazeiro azedo

The selection of yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) genotypes with high yield and fruit quality is essential for the development of passion fruit crop in the country. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance and estimate the genetic parameters of 32 yellow passion fruit genotypes cultivated in the Federal District, Brazil. The experiment consisted of randomized block design with 32 treatments, eight plants per plot, and four replications. Fruits were classified based on their equatorial diameter. Yield, number of fruits per hectare, and fruit weight were evaluated. Genotypes MAR20#23 and UnB-P7 presented the highest total yield, and MAR20#23 also showed the greatest total number of fruits per hectare. BRS GA1 and MAR20#23 had the best performance for industrial purposes dues to the fruits of smaller diameter classes. UnB-P7, AR-01, and MSC were more indicated for in natura consumption owing to the fruits of greater diameter classes. The high magnitude estimates for heritability and genetic variation coefficients indicate the possibility of greater genetic gains with direct selection for yield and number of fruits of 1C diameter class. Significant phenotypic correlations were observed, indicating the possibility of indirect selection for number of fruits, fruit weight, and yield.

A seleção de genótipos de maracujazeiro azedo (Passiflora edulis Sims) que apresentem alta produtividade e qualidade de frutos é essencial para o desenvolvimento da cultura do maracujá no país. Portanto, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho agronômico e de estimar parâmetros genéticos de 32 genótipos de maracujazeiro azedo cultivados no Distrito Federal, Brasil. O experimento consistiu de um delineamento em blocos casualizados com 32 tratamentos, oito plantas por parcela, e quatro repetições. Os frutos foram classificados de acordo com o seu diâmetro equatorial. Produtividade, número de frutos por hectare e peso de frutos foram avaliados. Os genótipos MAR20#23 e UNB-P7 apresentaram as maiores produtividades totais, com valores superiores à média nacional. MAR20#23 também mostrou o maior número total de frutos por hectare. BRA GA1 e MAR20#23 exibiram a melhor performance para frutos de menores classes de diâmetro, que são destinados a fins industriais. Para o consumo in natura (frutos de maiores classes de diâmetro), UnB-P7, AR-01 e MSC apresentaram o melhor desempenho. As altas magnitudes das estimativas de herdabilidade e dos coeficientes de variação genéticos indicam a possibilidade de maiores ganhos por seleção direta para produtividade e número de frutos classe 1C. Correlações fenotípicas significativas foram observadas, indicando a possibilidade de seleção indireta para número de frutos, peso de frutos e produtividade.

Induction of mutation and measurement of genetic variability in sugarcane genotypes / Indução de mutação e mensuração da variabilidade genética em genótipos de cana-de-açúcar

The widespread usage of commercial varieties of sugar that are adapted to agricultural system and come from parents with a small genetic distance can lead to a narrowing of the genetic basis of sugarcane. This study aimed to induce mutations and evaluate the genetic distance among the sugarcane mutants produced by different multivariate techniques. Were induced mutations and then evaluate the genetic distance among these sugarcane mutants with the use of multivariate techniques. The study was conducted in the experimental area of the UFSM, Frederico Westphalen - RS. The genotype used for mutation induction was IAC 873396. The induction process proceeded with the placement of buds in a solution of the mutagenic agent MMS (Methyl Methane Sulfonate). A total of 22 mutants and six commercial checks were evaluated for 12 traits of agronomic interest. The analyses were: the evaluation of individual averages, Tocher"s grouping, average Euclidean distance, an analysis of principal components, and the relative contribution of characteristics. The mutation induction process generated significant patterns of genetic variability among sugarcane mutants verified by three multivariate analyses. The UPGMA clustering methods, Tocher and principal component analysis revealed similar results related to the dissimilarity of sugarcane genotypes. Genotypes 20, 24, and 10 were greater than the gener

Induction of mutation and measurement of genetic variability in sugarcane genotypes / Indução de mutação e mensuração da variabilidade genética em genótipos de cana-de-açúcar

The widespread usage of commercial varieties of sugar that are adapted to agricultural system and come from parents with a small genetic distance can lead to a narrowing of the genetic basis of sugarcane. This study aimed to induce mutations and evaluate the genetic distance among the sugarcane mutants produced by different multivariate techniques. Were induced mutations and then evaluate the genetic distance among these sugarcane mutants with the use of multivariate techniques. The study was conducted in the experimental area of the UFSM, Frederico Westphalen - RS. The genotype used for mutation induction was IAC 873396. The induction process proceeded with the placement of buds in a solution of the mutagenic agent MMS (Methyl Methane Sulfonate). A total of 22 mutants and six commercial checks were evaluated for 12 traits of agronomic interest. The analyses were: the evaluation of individual averages, Tocher"s grouping, average Euclidean distance, an analysis of principal components, and the relative contribution of characteristics. The mutation induction process generated significant patterns of genetic variability among sugarcane mutants verified by three multivariate analyses. The UPGMA clustering methods, Tocher and principal component analysis revealed similar results related to the dissimilarity of sugarcane genotypes. Genotypes 20, 24, and 10 were greater than the general average of genotypes and have a high genetic dissimilarity for traits. The yield of stems, bagasse mass, and the yield sugarcane broth are sufficient to characterize a set of sugarcane genotypes.(AU)

O uso generalizado de variedades comerciais adaptadas ao sistema agrícola, oriundas de genitores muito próximos, com pequena distância genética pode levar ao estreitamento da base genética em cana-de-açúcar. O trabalho teve por objetivo induzir mutação e avaliar a distância genética entre os mutantes produzidos de cana-de-açúcar, por diferentes técnicas multivariadas, almejando a identificação de mutantes com caracteres contrastantes, com interesse para o melhoramento de cana-de-açúcar no Sul do Brasil. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na área experimental da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Campus de Frederico Westphalen, RS. O genótipo utilizado para indução de mutação foi o IAC 873396. O processo de indução transcorreu com a alocação de gemas em solução do agente mutagênico MMS. Foram avaliados 22 mutantes e seis testemunhas comerciais para 12 caracteres de interesse agronômico. As análises realizadas foram: avaliação das médias dos indivíduos, agrupamento de Tocher, distância euclidiana média, análise de componentes principais e a contribuição relativa dos caracteres. O processo de indução de mutação gerou padrões significativos de variabilidade genética entre os mutantes de cana-de-açúcar verificada pelas três análises multivariadas. Os métodos de agrupamento UPGMA, Tocher e a análise de componentes principais revelam resultados próximos quanto à dissimilaridade dos genótipos de cana-de-açúcar. Os genótipos 20, 24 e 10 são superiores a média geral dos genótipos e apresentam elevada dissimilaridade genética. O rendimento do colmo, massa do bagaço e rendimento de caldo são caracteres suficientes para realizar a discriminação do conjunto de genótipos de cana-de-açúcar.(AU)

Induction of mutation and measurement of genetic variability in sugarcane genotypes / Indução de mutação e mensuração da variabilidade genética em genótipos de cana-de-açúcar

The widespread usage of commercial varieties of sugar that are adapted to agricultural system and come from parents with a small genetic distance can lead to a narrowing of the genetic basis of sugarcane. This study aimed to induce mutations and evaluate the genetic distance among the sugarcane mutants produced by different multivariate techniques. Were induced mutations and then evaluate the genetic distance among these sugarcane mutants with the use of multivariate techniques. The study was conducted in the experimental area of the UFSM, Frederico Westphalen - RS. The genotype used for mutation induction was IAC 873396. The induction process proceeded with the placement of buds in a solution of the mutagenic agent MMS (Methyl Methane Sulfonate). A total of 22 mutants and six commercial checks were evaluated for 12 traits of agronomic interest. The analyses were: the evaluation of individual averages, Tocher"s grouping, average Euclidean distance, an analysis of principal components, and the relative contribution of characteristics. The mutation induction process generated significant patterns of genetic variability among sugarcane mutants verified by three multivariate analyses. The UPGMA clustering methods, Tocher and principal component analysis revealed similar results related to the dissimilarity of sugarcane genotypes. Genotypes 20, 24, and 10 were greater than the gener

Yield and crop cycle time of peaches cultivated in subtropical climates and subjected to different pruning times / Produtividade e sazonalidade de pessegueiros cultivados em condições subtropicais, sujeitos a diferentes épocas de poda

The cultivation of peaches in regions of subtropical and tropical climate is currently achieved through a set of practices such as using less demanding cultivars in cold conditions, applying plant growth regulators to break dormancy, and performing specific pruning, like production and renewal pruning. Research on the climate adaptation of cultivars is of great importance in establishing a crop in a given region. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of three cultivars subjected to different production pruning times in Botucatu/SP, where 2-year old peach trees were evaluated, grown at a spacing of 6.0 x 4.0 meters. The experimental design was a split plot design with four blocks, using the cultivars Douradão, BRS Kampai and BRS Rubimel, and the subplots corresponded to pruning times in May, June, July and August. Ten plants were used per plot, with the four central plants considered useful and the remaining considered as margins. Pruning in June and July showed the best results in terms of percentage of fruit set and production. The cultivar BRS Rubimel showed the best percentage of fruit set when pruned in June (44.96%), and best fruit production when pruned in July (18.7 kg plant-1). Pruning in May anticipated the harvest of cultivar BRS Rubimel by 13 days whereas pruning carried out in July and August provided late harvests for cultivars Douradão and BRS Kampai.(AU)

O cultivo de pêssegos, em regiões de clima subtropical e tropical, é conseguido atualmente através de um conjunto de práticas como o uso de cultivares menos exigentes em frio, a aplicação de reguladores vegetais para a quebra da dormência, e a realização de podas específicas, nomeadamente as de produção e de renovação. Os ensaios de aptidão climática de cultivares são de grande importância para o estabelecimento de uma cultura numa determinada região. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o comportamento agronômico de três cultivares de pessegueiro submetidas a diferentes épocas de poda de frutificação em Botucatu/SP, onde foram avaliados pessegueiros com dois anos de idade, cultivados no espaçamento de 6,0 x 4,0 m. O delineamento foi em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro blocos, utilizando-se as cultivares Douradão, BRS Kampai e BRS Rubimel, sendo as subparcelas correspondendo às épocas de poda em maio, junho, julho e agosto. Foram utilizadas 10 plantas por parcela experimental, sendo as quatro centrais consideradas plantas úteis e as demais consideradas bordadura. As podas realizadas em junho e julho apresentaram os melhores resultados em termos de porcentagem de fixação de frutos e produção por planta. A cultivar BRS Rubimel apresentou maior porcentagem de fixação quando podada em junho (44.96%) e maior produção de frutos quando podada em julho (18.70 kg planta-1). A poda realizada em maio antecipou a colheita da cultivar BRS Rubimel em 13 dias, enquanto que podas realizadas em julho e agosto proporcionaram uma colheita tardia paraas cultivares Douradão e BRS Kampai.(AU)

Yield and crop cycle time of peaches cultivated in subtropical climates and subjected to different pruning times / Produtividade e sazonalidade de pessegueiros cultivados em condições subtropicais, sujeitos a diferentes épocas de poda

The cultivation of peaches in regions of subtropical and tropical climate is currently achieved through a set of practices such as using less demanding cultivars in cold conditions, applying plant growth regulators to break dormancy, and performing specific pruning, like production and renewal pruning. Research on the climate adaptation of cultivars is of great importance in establishing a crop in a given region. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of three cultivars subjected to different production pruning times in Botucatu/SP, where 2-year old peach trees were evaluated, grown at a spacing of 6.0 x 4.0 meters. The experimental design was a split plot design with four blocks, using the cultivars Douradão, BRS Kampai and BRS Rubimel, and the subplots corresponded to pruning times in May, June, July and August. Ten plants were used per plot, with the four central plants considered useful and the remaining considered as margins. Pruning in June and July showed the best results in terms of percentage of fruit set and production. The cultivar BRS Rubimel showed the best percentage of fruit set when pruned in June (44.96%), and best fruit production when pruned in July (18.7 kg plant-1). Pruning in May anticipated the harvest of cultivar BRS Rubimel by 13 days whereas pruning carried out in July and August provided late harvests for cultivars Douradão and BRS Kampai.

O cultivo de pêssegos, em regiões de clima subtropical e tropical, é conseguido atualmente através de um conjunto de práticas como o uso de cultivares menos exigentes em frio, a aplicação de reguladores vegetais para a quebra da dormência, e a realização de podas específicas, nomeadamente as de produção e de renovação. Os ensaios de aptidão climática de cultivares são de grande importância para o estabelecimento de uma cultura numa determinada região. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o comportamento agronômico de três cultivares de pessegueiro submetidas a diferentes épocas de poda de frutificação em Botucatu/SP, onde foram avaliados pessegueiros com dois anos de idade, cultivados no espaçamento de 6,0 x 4,0 m. O delineamento foi em parcelas subdivididas, com quatro blocos, utilizando-se as cultivares Douradão, BRS Kampai e BRS Rubimel, sendo as subparcelas correspondendo às épocas de poda em maio, junho, julho e agosto. Foram utilizadas 10 plantas por parcela experimental, sendo as quatro centrais consideradas plantas úteis e as demais consideradas bordadura. As podas realizadas em junho e julho apresentaram os melhores resultados em termos de porcentagem de fixação de frutos e produção por planta. A cultivar BRS Rubimel apresentou maior porcentagem de fixação quando podada em junho (44.96%) e maior produção de frutos quando podada em julho (18.70 kg planta-1). A poda realizada em maio antecipou a colheita da cultivar BRS Rubimel em 13 dias, enquanto que podas realizadas em julho e agosto proporcionaram uma colheita tardia paraas cultivares Douradão e BRS Kampai.

Grain yield of castor bean genotypes at tree sowing dates, in the Santa Catarina State plateau / Rendimento de grãos de genótipos de mamona, semeados em três épocas, no Planalto Catarinense

The castor-bean (Ricinus communis L.) is a species with high oil production potential. Consequently, it is a very important crop for the Brazilian Program for Biodiesel. The objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of castor bean genotypes, at different sowing dates, in the plateau of Santa Catarina State, southern Brazil. The experiment was set in the city of Lages, during the growing season of 2006/07. Three sowing dates were tested: 11/03, 11/ 23 and 12/13. A split-plot randomized block was used as experimental design, with two replications per treatment. The following traits were evaluated: vegetative cycle, total cycle, plant height, first insertion raceme height, colon diameter, relationship seed-hulls, mass of a thousand seeds and grain yield. The interaction between genotype and sowing date affected vegetative cycle, total cycle and first insertion raceme height. Grain yield of all tested genotypes decreased with the delay in sowing date. The highest grain yield (1,500 kg ha-1) was obtained when sowing was performed in the beginning of November. Further studies, including new genotypes and a wider range of sowing dates, are necessary to determine the best castor bean sowing period in the high lands of Santa Catarina.

A mamona (Ricinus communis L.) é uma espécie com alto potencial oleífero. Em função disto, é uma das culturas mais importantes no Programa Nacional de Biodiesel. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento de genótipos de mamona semeados em três épocas, quanto ao rendimento de grãos e características agronômicas. A semeadura foi realizada a campo, em 03/11, 23/11 e 13/12 de 2006. O ensaio foi implantado no delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, em parcelas subdivididas, com duas repetições. As características avaliadas foram: ciclo vegetativo, ciclo cultural, estatura de planta, diâmetro do colo, relação semente-casca, massa de mil sementes e produtividade de grãos. Os genótipos comportaram-se de maneira diferenciada, nas épocas de semeadura, para as características altura de inserção do primeiro racemo, ciclo vegetativo e ciclo cultural. O atraso na semeadura reduziu o rendimento de grãos de todos os genótipos avaliados. As maiores produtividades (1.500 kg ha-1) foram obtidas na semeadura feita no início do mês de novembro. São necessários mais estudos que incluam novos genótipos e maior amplitude da época de semeadura, envolvendo no mínimo o período compreendido entre os meses de outubro a dezembro para definir a melhor época de semeadura da mamona no Planalto Catarinense.

Grain yield of castor bean genotypes at tree sowing dates, in the Santa Catarina State plateau / Rendimento de grãos de genótipos de mamona, semeados em três épocas, no Planalto Catarinense

The castor-bean (Ricinus communis L.) is a species with high oil production potential. Consequently, it is a very important crop for the Brazilian Program for Biodiesel. The objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of castor bean genotypes, at different sowing dates, in the plateau of Santa Catarina State, southern Brazil. The experiment was set in the city of Lages, during the growing season of 2006/07. Three sowing dates were tested: 11/03, 11/ 23 and 12/13. A split-plot randomized block was used as experimental design, with two replications per treatment. The following traits were evaluated: vegetative cycle, total cycle, plant height, first insertion raceme height, colon diameter, relationship seed-hulls, mass of a thousand seeds and grain yield. The interaction between genotype and sowing date affected vegetative cycle, total cycle and first insertion raceme height. Grain yield of all tested genotypes decreased with the delay in sowing date. The highest grain yield (1,500 kg ha-1) was obtained when sowing was performed in the beginning of November. Further studies, including new genotypes and a wider range of sowing dates, are necessary to determine the best castor bean sowing period in the high lands of Santa Catarina.

A mamona (Ricinus communis L.) é uma espécie com alto potencial oleífero. Em função disto, é uma das culturas mais importantes no Programa Nacional de Biodiesel. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento de genótipos de mamona semeados em três épocas, quanto ao rendimento de grãos e características agronômicas. A semeadura foi realizada a campo, em 03/11, 23/11 e 13/12 de 2006. O ensaio foi implantado no delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, em parcelas subdivididas, com duas repetições. As características avaliadas foram: ciclo vegetativo, ciclo cultural, estatura de planta, diâmetro do colo, relação semente-casca, massa de mil sementes e produtividade de grãos. Os genótipos comportaram-se de maneira diferenciada, nas épocas de semeadura, para as características altura de inserção do primeiro racemo, ciclo vegetativo e ciclo cultural. O atraso na semeadura reduziu o rendimento de grãos de todos os genótipos avaliados. As maiores produtividades (1.500 kg ha-1) foram obtidas na semeadura feita no início do mês de novembro. São necessários mais estudos que incluam novos genótipos e maior amplitude da época de semeadura, envolvendo no mínimo o período compreendido entre os meses de outubro a dezembro para definir a melhor época de semeadura da mamona no Planalto Catarinense.