Glyphosate hormesis induced by treatment via seed stimulates the growth and biomass accumulation in soybean seedlings.

Glyphosate hormesis, identified as a potential means to enhance crop yields, encounters practical constraints because it is typically assessed through foliar applications. The expression and extend of hormesis in this approach are influenced by unpredictable environmental conditions, highlighting the need to explore alternative glyphosate application methods, such as seed treatment. This study aimed to assess glyphosate hormesis on growth rates and biomass accumulation in seedlings soybean cultivars. Two dose-response experiments [doses from 0 to 2880 g acid equivalent (ae) ha-1], one via foliar and one via seed, were conducted on three soybean cultivars [one non-glyphosate-resistant (NGR) and two glyphosate-resistant (GR, one RR and one RR2)]. In a subsequent experiment, three safe glyphosate doses (0, 90 and 180 g ae ha-1) applied via seed were evaluated on four soybean cultivars (two RR and two RR2). For foliar applications, the range of glyphosate doses increasing growth rates and dry biomass by 12-28 % were 5.6-45 g ae ha-1 for the NGR cultivar, of 45-720 g ae ha-1 for RR and of 11.25-180 g ae ha-1 for RR2. In the seed treatment, biomass increases of 16-60 % occurred at 45-180 g ae ha-1 for the NGR and RR cultivars, and 90-360 g ae ha-1 for RR2. Glyphosate doses of 90 and 180 g ae ha-1, applied via seeds, provided greater growth and biomass accumulation for the RR and RR2 soybean cultivars. Both foliar and seed applications of glyphosate increased growth and biomass accumulation in soybean cultivars, with seed treatments showing greater and more consistent enhancements. These findings propose practical and viable alternative for harnessing glyphosate hormesis to facilitate the early development of soybeans and potentially enhance crop yield.

Oil content and economic water productivity of soybean cultivars under different water availability conditions / Produção de óleo e produtividade econômica da água de cultivares de soja em diferentes disponibilidades hídricas

ABSTRACT: This research evaluated the yield, water productivity, and economic water productivity for the oil content of three soybean cultivars under different water conditions. The experiments were conducted in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 harvests. The experimental design consisted of a two-factor randomized block, with the first factor of 5 irrigation depths, based on the reference evapotranspiration (ETO), plus the treatment without irrigation and the second factor was 3 soybean cultivars. Results reported oil yield and productivity were higher for the depths of 75% (crop 1) and 100% of ETO (crop 2). For the evaluations of water productivity and economic water productivity, the highest results were obtained at the level of 50% in crop 1 and 25% and 50% in crop 2. Cultivar BRASMAX Ponta had the highest values for oil production and BRASMAX Valente for oil yield, in both crops. In Crop 1, the BRASMAX Valente cultivar had the highest results in water productivity and economic water productivity, and in Crop 2, the BRASMAX Ponta cultivar had the highest values. Supplemental irrigation favored the increase in oil production and oil productivity. For a more efficient and economical use of water, it is necessary to use smaller irrigation depths.

RESUMO: O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o rendimento, produtividade da água e produtividade econômica da água para o teor de óleo de três cultivares de soja sob diferentes condições hídricas. Os experimentos foram conduzidos nas safras 2017/2018 e 2018/2019. O delineamento experimental constou de um bifatorial em blocos ao acaso, com o primeiro fator de cinco lâminas de irrigação, com base na evapotranspiração de referência (ETO), mais o tratamento sem irrigação e o segundo fator foram três cultivares de soja. Os resultados para o rendimento e produtividade de óleo foram maiores para as lâminas de 75% (safra 1) e 100% da ETO (safra 2). Nas avaliações de produtividade da água e produtividade econômica da água os maiores resultados foram obtidos na lâmina de 50% na safra 1 e 25% e 50% na safra 2. A cultivar BRASMAX Ponta apresentou os maiores valores para produção de óleo e a BRASMAX Valente para produtividade de óleo, em ambas as safras. Na safra 1, a BRASMAX Valente obteve os maiores resultados na produtividade de água e produtividade econômica da água e, na Safra 2, foi a BRASMAX Ponta que apresentou maiores valores. A irrigação suplementar favoreceu o incremento na produção de óleo e a produtividade de óleo. Para o uso mais eficiente e econômico da água é necessário a utilização de menores lâminas.

Oil content and economic water productivity of soybean cultivars under different water availability conditions / Produção de óleo e produtividade econômica da água de cultivares de soja em diferentes disponibilidades hídricas

This research evaluated the yield, water productivity, and economic water productivity for the oil content of three soybean cultivars under different water conditions. The experiments were conducted in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 harvests. The experimental design consisted of a two-factor randomized block, with the first factor of 5 irrigation depths, based on the reference evapotranspiration (ETO), plus the treatment without irrigation and the second factor was 3 soybean cultivars. Results reported oil yield and productivity were higher for the depths of 75% (crop 1) and 100% of ETO (crop 2). For the evaluations of water productivity and economic water productivity, the highest results were obtained at the level of 50% in crop 1 and 25% and 50% in crop 2. Cultivar BRASMAX Ponta had the highest values for oil production and BRASMAX Valente for oil yield, in both crops. In Crop 1, the BRASMAX Valente cultivar had the highest results in water productivity and economic water productivity, and in Crop 2, the BRASMAX Ponta cultivar had the highest values. Supplemental irrigation favored the increase in oil production and oil productivity. For a more efficient and economical use of water, it is necessary to use smaller irrigation depths.

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o rendimento, produtividade da água e produtividade econômica da água para o teor de óleo de três cultivares de soja sob diferentes condições hídricas. Os experimentos foram conduzidos nas safras 2017/2018 e 2018/2019. O delineamento experimental constou de um bifatorial em blocos ao acaso, com o primeiro fator de cinco lâminas de irrigação, com base na evapotranspiração de referência (ETO), mais o tratamento sem irrigação e o segundo fator foram três cultivares de soja. Os resultados para o rendimento e produtividade de óleo foram maiores para as lâminas de 75% (safra 1) e 100% da ETO (safra 2). Nas avaliações de produtividade da água e produtividade econômica da água os maiores resultados foram obtidos na lâmina de 50% na safra 1 e 25% e 50% na safra 2. A cultivar BRASMAX Ponta apresentou os maiores valores para produção de óleo e a BRASMAX Valente para produtividade de óleo, em ambas as safras. Na safra 1, a BRASMAX Valente obteve os maiores resultados na produtividade de água e produtividade econômica da água e, na Safra 2, foi a BRASMAX Ponta que apresentou maiores valores. A irrigação suplementar favoreceu o incremento na produção de óleo e a produtividade de óleo. Para o uso mais eficiente e econômico da água é necessário a utilização de menores lâminas.

Modelling of the growth and productivity of soy cultivars under irrigation and rainfed conditions / Modelagem do crescimento e produtividade de cultivares de soja sob condições de sequeiro e irrigação

The aim of this study was to evaluate the fit of semi-empirical models for growth and productivity in soya cultivars under irrigation and rainfed conditions in the state of Alagoas. Two experiments were conducted, the first during the dry season from 14/11/18 to 03/04/19 (140 days), and the second during the rainy season from 20/06/19 to 28/10/19 (130 days) in the coastal-tableland region of Alagoas. The experimental design was of randomised blocks, with the treatments comprising six cultivars of different maturity groups and growth habits (M 6210, M 6410, BMX-Potência, AS 3730, M 8349 and BRS-9383). The following were evaluated: plant height, dry matter and leaf area index (LAI). The sigmoidal and pic log-normal logistic models showed a significant statistical fit (p<0.05) to the growth variables and adjusted coefficients of determination (R2adj), with a maximum of 0.994 and 0.990, respectively. The observed values and those estimated by the models showed a high association by the Pearson (r) and Willmott (d) indices, with a low Standard Error of the Estimate (SEE). The BRS-9383 cultivar had the highest observed and estimated growth rates. Under irrigation, the maximum values for plant height were 98.45 and 110.35 cm, with maximum dry matter of 65.88 and 78.70 g, and maximum LAI of 7.68 and 7.60. Under rainfed conditions, the maximum plant height was 62.91 and 72.85 cm, maximum dry matter was 40.0 and 44.91 g, and the maximum LAI was 6.34 and 6.26. The highest agricultural yields under irrigation were 6.19 and 5.90 Mg ha-1 for the AS 3730 and M 8349 cultivars. Under rainfed conditions, the M 6410 and M 8349 cultivars stood out with grain yields of 3.60 and 3.30 Mg ha-1. Thus, growth models can be used to help analyse growth as a function of days after planting.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o ajuste de modelos semiempíricos de crescimento e a produtividade de cultivares de soja submetida a condições de irrigação e sequeiro no Estado de Alagoas. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos, o primeiro durante a estação seca de 14/11/2018 a 03/04/19 (140 dias), e o segundo na estação chuvosa de 20/06/19 a 28/10/2019 (130 dias) na região dos Tabuleiros Costeiros de Alagoas. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados e os tratamentos foram seis cultivares com diferentes grupos de maturação e hábitos de crescimento (M 6210, M 6410, BMX-Potência, AS 3730, M 8349 e BRS-9383). Foram avaliadas a altura das plantas, matéria seca e índice de área foliar (LAI). Os modelos logísticos, sigmoidal e pic log normal PHresentaram ajustes estatísticos significativos (p<0,05) para as variáveis de crescimento e coeficientes de determinação ajustado (R2ajs) máximo de 0,994 e 0,990, respectivamente. Os valores observados e estimados pelos modelos PHresentaram alta associação pelos índices de Pearson (r), Willmott (d) e baixo Erro Padrão de Estimativa (EPE). A cultivar BRS-9383 teve as maiores taxas de crescimento observados e estimados. Em condições de irrigação, os valores de altura de plantas máxima foram 98,45 e 110,35 cm, matéria seca máxima de 65,88 e 78,70 g e o LAI máximo de 7,68 e 7,60. Em sequeiro, a altura de plantas máxima foi 62,91 e 72,85 cm, matéria seca máxima de 40,0 e 44,91 g e o LAI máximo de 6,34 e 6,26. As maiores produtividades agrícola sob irrigação, foram de 6,19 e 5,90 Mg ha-1 nas cultivares AS 3730 e M 8349. Em sequeiro sobressaíram-se as cultivares M 6410 e M 8349 com produtividade de grãos de 3,60 e 3,30 Mg ha-1. Dessa forma, os modelos de crescimento podem ser utilizados para auxiliar a análise de crescimento em função dos dias após a semeadura.(AU)

Resposta de cultivares de soja à redução na densidade de plantas no planalto norte catarinense / Response of soybean cultivars to the reduction of plant density in the northern plateau of Santa Catarina

A densidade de plantas éuma prática de manejo relevante para obtenção de altas produtividades na cultura da soja (Glycine max (L) Merrill). A tendência de diminuir a população de plantas écrescente devido ao alto custo das sementes. Desta forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o desempenho agronômico de diferentes cultivares de soja àredução na densidade de plantas no Planalto Norte Catarinense. O delineamento experimental foi de blocos ao acaso dispostos em parcelas subdivididas. Nas parcelas principais foram avaliadas cinco cultivares: AS3590 IPRO, BMX Ativa RR, BMX Zeus IPRO, M5838 IPRO e NS5445 IPRO. Nas subparcelas foram avaliadas quatro densidades populacionais: 120.000 plantas ha-1, 160.000 plantas ha-1, 200.000 plantas ha-1e a testemunha (densidade indicada pela detentora da cultivar). Foram realizadas avaliações de rendimento de grãos e seus componentes e os dados submetidos a análise de variância utilizando teste de F. Quando significativas, as médias dos efeitos principais foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey, e em caso de interação, asmédias foram comparadas por análise de regressão. Ambas as comparações foram ao nível de significância de 5%. A redução na população de plantas não afetou o número de vagens por área, o número de grãos por vagem, o índice de colheita e o rendimento de grãos. Por outro lado, a redução na densidade de plantas aumentou o número de vagens nos ramos e por planta. As cultivares de soja testadas suportaram reduções na população de plantas, sem afetar o rendimento de grãos e a produtividade. Desta maneira, a redução na densidade de plantas pode ser recomendada para a soja cultivada no Planalto Norte Catarinense.(AU)

The plant density is a relevant management practice to obtain high yields in soybean (Glycine max(L) Merrill). The tendency to decrease the plant population is increasing due to the high cost of seeds. Thus, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of different soybeancultivars to the reduction in plant density in the North Plateau of Santa Catarina. The experimental design was randomized blocks arranged in split plots. In the main plots, five cultivars wereevaluated: AS3590 IPRO, BMX Ativa RR, BMX Zeus IPRO, M5838 IPRO,and NS5445 IPRO. The subplotsevaluatedfour population densities: 120,000 plantsha-1, 160,000 plantsha-1, 200,000 plantsha-1and the control (density indicated by the cultivar holder). Grain yield evaluations and their components were performed andthe data was submitted to analysis of variance using the F test. When significant, the means of the main effects were compared by the Tukey test. In case of interaction, the means were then compared by regression analysis. Both comparisons were at the 5% significance level. The reduction in plant population did not affect the number of pods per area, the number of grains per pod, the harvest index,and grain yield. On the other hand, reducingplant density increased the number of pods on the branches and per plant. Therefore, the tested soybean cultivars supported reductions in plant population without affecting grain yield and productivity. In this way, reducingplant density can be recommended for soybean cultivated in the North Plateau of Santa Catarina.(AU)

High-throughput phenotyping allows the selection of soybean genotypes for earliness and high grain yield.

BACKGROUND: Precision agriculture techniques are widely used to optimize fertilizer and soil applications. Furthermore, these techniques could also be combined with new statistical tools to assist in phenotyping in breeding programs. In this study, the research hypothesis was that soybean cultivars show phenotypic differences concerning wavelength and vegetation index measurements. RESULTS: In this research, we associate variables obtained via high-throughput phenotyping with the grain yield and cycle of soybean genotypes. The experiment was carried out during the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 crop seasons, under a randomized block design with four replications. The evaluated soybean genotypes included 7067, 7110, 7739, 8372, Bonus, Desafio, Maracai, Foco, Pop, and Soyouro. The phenotypic traits evaluated were: first pod height (FPH), plant height (PH), number of branches (NB), stem diameter (SD), days to maturity (DM), and grain yield (YIE). The spectral variables evaluated were wavelengths and vegetation indices (NDVI, SAVI, GNDVI, NDRE, SCCCI, EVI, and MSAVI). The genotypes Maracai and Foco showed the highest grain yields throughout the crop seasons, in addition to belonging to the groups with the highest means for all VIs. YIE was positively correlated with the NDVI and certain wavelengths (735 and 790 nm), indicating that genotypes with higher values for these spectral variables are more productive. By path analyses, GNDVI and NDRE had the highest direct effects on the dependent variable DM, while NDVI had a higher direct effect on YIE. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed that early and productive genotypes can be selected based on vegetation indices and wavelengths. Soybean genotypes with a high grain yield have higher means for NDVI and certain wavelengths (735 and 790 nm). Early genotypes have higher means for NDRE and GNDVI. These results reinforce the importance of high-throughput phenotyping as an essential tool in soybean breeding programs.

Soil acidity and soy phytometry under application of limestone and agricultural gypsum / Acidez do solo e fitometria de soja sob aplicação de calcário e gesso agrícola

The soybean is one of the main agricultural crops in Brazil, because the use of its grains is an important source of protein and vegetable oil. One of the main limiting factors for obtaining high yields in soybean in tropical soils is related to the need to correct soil acidity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) and the variation of soil pH values under the application of limestone and agricultural gypsum. The experimental design was completely randomized, distributed in a 4x4 factorial scheme. The treatments consisted of doses of 0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 t ha-1of only limestone, only gypsum and the combination of limestone and gypsum, repeated four times, totaling 64 experimental units. The soil pH was evaluated at 30, 45, 60, 75 days before sowing. The growth variables were: number of pods, shoot dry mass, root dry mass, root length and shoot/root ratio. The variables pH 75 days, root length and shoot/root ratio were significantly influenced by the treatments, alone or in interaction. For pH 30, pH 45 and pH 60 days, number of pods and shoot dry mass, there were isolated effects of treatments for gypsum and limestone. In root dry mass, the effect of the treatment was verified only with the use of limestone. As a conclusion, the application of limestone and gypsum reduces the soil acidity, obtaining higher pH values from the doses of 3000 kg ha-1, with the combination of limestone and gypsum. The use of gypsum consortium with limestone promotes significant results in the growth of soybean plants.

A soja é uma das principais culturas agrícolas do Brasil, pois, a utilização de seus grãos é uma importante fonte de proteínas e óleo vegetal. Um dos principais fatores limitantes para obtenção de altos rendimentos na soja, em solos tropicais, está relacionado à necessidade de correção da acidez do solo. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o crescimento de (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) e a variação dos valores de pH do solo sob a aplicação de calcário e gesso agrícola. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, distribuídos em esquema fatorial 4x4, os tratamentos constaram de doses 0, 1,5, 3,0 e 4,5 t ha-1sendo elas somente calcário, somente o gesso e a combinação de calcário e gesso, repetidos quatro vezes, totalizando 64 unidades experimentais. O pH do solo foi avaliado a 30, 45, 60 e 75 dias antes da semeadura. As variáveis de crescimento foram: número de vagens, massa seca da parte aérea, massa seca da raiz, comprimento da raiz e relação parte aérea/raiz. As variáveis pH 75 dias, comprimento da raiz e relação parte aérea/raiz, foram influenciadas significativamente pelos tratamentos, isoladamente ou em interação. Para o pH 30, 45 e 60 dias, número de vagens e massa seca da parte aérea ocorreram efeitos isolados dos tratamentos para gesso e calcário. Na massa seca da raiz o efeito do tratamento foi verificado apenas com a utilização do calcário. Como conclusão, a aplicação de calcário e gesso reduz a acidez do solo, obtendo maiores valores de pH a partir das doses de 3000 kg ha-1, com a combinação de calcário e gesso. A utilização do gesso consorciado com o calcário promove resultados significativos no crescimento das plantas de soja.

Antioxidant and physiological responses of seeds of soybean cultivars to delayed harvest / Respostas antioxidantes e fisiológicas de sementes de cultivares de soja ao atraso de colheita

Soybean seeds are susceptible to field deterioration after reaching physiological maturity, which usually occurs at the R7 stage, with harvest at R8. This study aimed to evaluate the biochemical and physiological changes in seeds of different soybean cultivars submitted to delayed harvest in the field. Seeds of the cultivars NS 5959, BMX Potência, and TMG 1175 were harvested at four times (0, 10, 20, and 30 days after reaching R8). Moisture, germination, first count, accelerated aging, emergence, and tetrazolium tests were performed in each harvest period. The activities of the antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) were also evaluated. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design in a 3×4 factorial scheme (three cultivars and four harvest times). A reduction in germination and vigor of seeds of different soybean cultivars was found at R8 + 20 and R8 + 30 days related to field deterioration due to delayed harvest. The seeds of the cultivars did not differ in terms of viability under delayed harvest but differed in terms of antioxidant and physiological responses. Better and worse seed performances were found for the cultivars BMX Potência and TMG 1175, respectively, at R8 and in R8 + 10 days.(AU)

Sementes de soja são suscetíveis à deterioração em campo após atingirem a maturidade fisiológica, que em geral, ocorre no estádio R7 sendo a colheita realizada em R8. Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar as alterações bioquímicas e fisiológicas em sementes de diferentes cultivares de soja submetidas ao atraso de colheita no campo. Sementes das cultivares NS 5959, BMX Potência e TMG 1175 foram colhidas em quatro épocas (0, 10, 20 e 30 dias após atingirem R8). Em cada período de colheita, foram realizados os testes de umidade, germinação, primeira contagem, envelhecimento acelerado, emergência e tetrazólio. Também foram avaliadas as atividades das enzimas antioxidantes catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX) e ascorbato peroxidase (APX). O experimento foi conduzido em DIC, em esquema fatorial 3 x 4 (três cultivares e quatro épocas de colheita). Em R8 + 20 e R8 + 30 dias, foi encontrada redução na germinação e vigor das sementes das diferentes cultivares de soja devido à deterioração em campo pelo atraso de colheita. Sob atraso de colheita, as sementes das cultivares não diferiram quanto à viabilidade, mas diferiram quanto às respostas antioxidantes e fisiológicas. No estádio R8 e em R8 + 10 dias foi possível observar melhor desempenho das sementes da cv. 'BMX Potência' e pior para a cv. 'TMG 1175'.(AU)

Electrical conductivity test in the evaluation of the physiological potential of treated and stored soybean seeds / Teste de condutividade elétrica na avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de soja tratadas e armazenadas

Soybean seed treatment contributes to the maintenance of seed quality, but the effect of commercial formulations and chemical products on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test based on electrolyte leaching has been frequently questioned. This study aimed to verify the interference of the chemical seed treatment of two soybean cultivars on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test in evaluating the vigor of freshly treated and stored seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, consisting of seven seed treatments and two evaluation periods (0 and 60 days after storage), with four replications. The used seed treatments consisted of 1) fipronil + pyraclostrobin + thiophanatemethyl, 2) imidacloprid + thiodicarb + carbendazim + thiram, 3) abamectin + thiamethoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 4) carbendazim + thiram, 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 6) carboxin + thiram, and 7) control (no treatment). The cultivars were BRS 360 RR and BRS 284, whichwere analyzed separately. Germination, accelerated aging, emergence, and electrical conductivity tests were carried out. No differences were detected between the control and chemical treatments performed on seeds of the two freshly treated soybean cultivars regarding germination, accelerated aging, and emergence tests. The germination test stood out after storage with the cultivar BRS 360 RR, showing the maintenance of germination potential for seeds treated with carbendazim + thiram and the control treatment. Therefore, the chemical treatment of soybean seeds interferes with the result of the electrical conductivity test. The electrical conductivity test is effective in segregating seed lots in terms of vigor level. The electrical conductivity test correlates with the other vigor tests used to identify the reduction in the physiological seed quality with storage.

O tratamento de sementes de soja contribui na manutenção da qualidade das sementes, entretanto, o efeito de formulações e produtos químicos comerciais sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica, baseado na lixiviação de eletrólitos, é algo de contínuos questionamentos. Objetivou-se verificar a interferência do tratamento químico de sementes de duas cultivares de soja sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica em avaliar o vigor das sementes recém tratadas e armazenadas. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições, sendo sete tratamentos de sementes e dois períodos de avaliação (0 e 60 dias após o armazenamento). Os tratamentos de sementes utilizados foram: 1) fipronil + piraclostrobina + tiofanato metílico; 2) imidacloprido + tiodicarbe + carbendazim + thiram; 3) abamectina + tiametoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 4) carbendazim + thiram; 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 6) carboxin + thiram e 7) tratamento controle (sem tratamento). As cultivares foram BRS360 RR e BRS 284, analisadas separadamente. Realizaram-se os testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, emergência em areia e condutividade elétrica. Não foram detectadas diferenças entre os tratamentos controle e químicos realizados nas sementes das duas cultivares de soja recém tratadas nos testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado e emergência em areia. Após o armazenamento, destaca-se o teste de germinação com a cultivar BRS 360 RR, em que a manutenção do potencial de germinação foi observada para as sementes tratadas com carbendazim + thiram e tratamento controle. Conclui-se que o tratamento químico de sementes de soja interfere no resultado do teste de condutividade elétrica. O teste de condutividade [...].

Electrical conductivity test in the evaluation of the physiological potential of treated and stored soybean seeds / Teste de condutividade elétrica na avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de soja tratadas e armazenadas

Soybean seed treatment contributes to the maintenance of seed quality, but the effect of commercial formulations and chemical products on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test based on electrolyte leaching has been frequently questioned. This study aimed to verify the interference of the chemical seed treatment of two soybean cultivars on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test in evaluating the vigor of freshly treated and stored seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, consisting of seven seed treatments and two evaluation periods (0 and 60 days after storage), with four replications. The used seed treatments consisted of 1) fipronil + pyraclostrobin + thiophanatemethyl, 2) imidacloprid + thiodicarb + carbendazim + thiram, 3) abamectin + thiamethoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 4) carbendazim + thiram, 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 6) carboxin + thiram, and 7) control (no treatment). The cultivars were BRS 360 RR and BRS 284, whichwere analyzed separately. Germination, accelerated aging, emergence, and electrical conductivity tests were carried out. No differences were detected between the control and chemical treatments performed on seeds of the two freshly treated soybean cultivars regarding germination, accelerated aging, and emergence tests. The germination test stood out after storage with the cultivar BRS 360 RR, showing the maintenance of germination potential for seeds treated with carbendazim + thiram and the control treatment. Therefore, the chemical treatment of soybean seeds interferes with the result of the electrical conductivity test. The electrical conductivity test is effective in segregating seed lots in terms of vigor level. The electrical conductivity test correlates with the other vigor tests used to identify the reduction in the physiological seed quality with storage.(AU)

O tratamento de sementes de soja contribui na manutenção da qualidade das sementes, entretanto, o efeito de formulações e produtos químicos comerciais sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica, baseado na lixiviação de eletrólitos, é algo de contínuos questionamentos. Objetivou-se verificar a interferência do tratamento químico de sementes de duas cultivares de soja sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica em avaliar o vigor das sementes recém tratadas e armazenadas. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições, sendo sete tratamentos de sementes e dois períodos de avaliação (0 e 60 dias após o armazenamento). Os tratamentos de sementes utilizados foram: 1) fipronil + piraclostrobina + tiofanato metílico; 2) imidacloprido + tiodicarbe + carbendazim + thiram; 3) abamectina + tiametoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 4) carbendazim + thiram; 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 6) carboxin + thiram e 7) tratamento controle (sem tratamento). As cultivares foram BRS360 RR e BRS 284, analisadas separadamente. Realizaram-se os testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, emergência em areia e condutividade elétrica. Não foram detectadas diferenças entre os tratamentos controle e químicos realizados nas sementes das duas cultivares de soja recém tratadas nos testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado e emergência em areia. Após o armazenamento, destaca-se o teste de germinação com a cultivar BRS 360 RR, em que a manutenção do potencial de germinação foi observada para as sementes tratadas com carbendazim + thiram e tratamento controle. Conclui-se que o tratamento químico de sementes de soja interfere no resultado do teste de condutividade elétrica. O teste de condutividade [...].(AU)

Increasing population density reduces soybean yield components and productivity

Studies addressing the interaction of different spatial arrangement in soybean are needed in order to achieve management that leads to higher grain yield associated with rational seed use. The objective of this work was to evaluate the yield components and productivity of an undetermined growth type soybean as a function of different row spacing and plant densities. The treatments consisted of three row spaces (0.25, 0.35 and 0.45 m) and three plant population densities (30, 40 and 50 plants/m²). There was no interaction of row spaces and plant population on soybean yield. Regarding the overall spacing average, the grain yield of the population of 30/m² plants was higher than the productivity of the populations of 40 and 50/m² plants. The largest populations reduce plant sizes due to greater competition between plants. In addition, smaller populations promote higher individual plant yields due to the increase components of the production. This characteristic is defined as the ability of the plant to change its morphology and yield components in order to adapt to the conditions imposed by the spatial arrangement.

Electrical conductivity test in the evaluation of the physiological potential of treated and stored soybean seeds / Teste de condutividade elétrica na avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de soja tratadas e armazenadas

Soybean seed treatment contributes to the maintenance of seed quality, but the effect of commercial formulations and chemical products on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test based on electrolyte leaching has been frequently questioned. This study aimed to verify the interference of the chemical seed treatment of two soybean cultivars on the effectiveness of the electrical conductivity test in evaluating the vigor of freshly treated and stored seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, consisting of seven seed treatments and two evaluation periods (0 and 60 days after storage), with four replications. The used seed treatments consisted of 1) fipronil + pyraclostrobin + thiophanatemethyl, 2) imidacloprid + thiodicarb + carbendazim + thiram, 3) abamectin + thiamethoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 4) carbendazim + thiram, 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole, 6) carboxin + thiram, and 7) control (no treatment). The cultivars were BRS 360 RR and BRS 284, which were analyzed separately. Germination, accelerated aging, emergence, and electrical conductivity tests were carried out. No differences were detected between the control and chemical treatments performed on seeds of the two freshly treated soybean cultivars regarding germination, accelerated aging, and emergence tests. The germination test stood out after storage with the cultivar BRS 360 RR, showing the maintenance of germination potential for seeds treated with carbendazim + thiram and the control treatment. Therefore, the chemical treatment of soybean seeds interferes with the result of the electrical conductivity test. The electrical conductivity test is effective in segregating seed lots in terms of vigor level. The electrical conductivity test correlates with the other vigor tests used to identify the reduction in the physiological seed quality with storage.(AU)

O tratamento de sementes de soja contribui na manutenção da qualidade das sementes, entretanto, o efeito de formulações e produtos químicos comerciais sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica, baseado na lixiviação de eletrólitos, é algo de contínuos questionamentos. Objetivou-se verificar a interferência do tratamento químico de sementes de duas cultivares de soja sobre a eficácia do teste de condutividade elétrica em avaliar o vigor das sementes recém tratadas e armazenadas. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições, sendo sete tratamentos de sementes e dois períodos de avaliação (0 e 60 dias após o armazenamento). Os tratamentos de sementes utilizados foram: 1) fipronil + piraclostrobina + tiofanato metílico; 2) imidacloprido + tiodicarbe + carbendazim + thiram; 3) abamectina + tiametoxan + fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 4) carbendazim + thiram; 5) fludioxonil + mefenoxam + thiabendazole; 6) carboxin + thiram e 7) tratamento controle (sem tratamento). As cultivares foram BRS 360 RR e BRS 284, analisadas separadamente. Realizaram-se os testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, emergência em areia e condutividade elétrica. Não foram detectadas diferenças entre os tratamentos controle e químicos realizados nas sementes das duas cultivares de soja recém tratadas nos testes de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado e emergência em areia. Após o armazenamento, destacase o teste de germinação com a cultivar BRS 360 RR, em que a manutenção do potencial de germinação foi observada para as sementes tratadas com carbendazim + thiram e tratamento controle. Conclui-se que o tratamento químico de sementes de soja interfere no resultado do teste de condutividade elétrica. O teste de condutividade elétrica apresenta eficácia em segregar os lotes de sementes quanto ao nível de vigor. O teste de condutividade elétrica correlaciona-se com os demais testes de vigor utilizados para identificar a redução da qualidade fisiológica de sementes com o armazenamento.(AU)

Strategies for vegetative propagation and viral cleaning of a miniature ornamental pineapple hybrid

This study assessed and compared different methods for vegetative propagation of a miniature ornamental pineapple hybrid (ORN-MUT), seeking to determine the best method for production of plantlets, as well as for removal of the PMWaV viral complex from plants cultured in vitro, for production of healthy parent plants. Pineapple wilt is a disease that can cause large economic and is caused by a viral complex called Pineapple mealybug wilt-associated virus (PMWaV). For this, four propagation methods were evaluated (conventional, stem sectioning, micropropagation and etiolation of nodal segments). The time necessary for each method and the number of plants formed were assessed. Stem tips (0.5 mm) were cultured and indexed for three PMWaV types. Conventional propagation produced 17 plantlets per plant in 566 days, stem sectioning produced 2.3 plantlets per stem in 591 days, while the conventional micropropagation technique produced 1,284 plants after four subcultures in 778 days. Stems etiolated for 60 days showed peak production in the second subculture, with 1,224 plants. This method required 883 days to obtain plants with ideal size for transplantation to the field. In turn, stems etiolated for 120 days produced 935 plants at the end of four subcultures, with peak output in the third subculture, in which the plants could be cultivated in the field after 943 days. Conventional micropropagation and etiolation for 60 days were the best methods for production of plantlets of the ORN-MUT hybrid. The results of this work showed that the cultivation of shoot tips is an efficient strategy to remove the PMWaV complex and obtain healthy mother plants and can be a useful tool for other varieties of pineapple.(AU)

Strategies for vegetative propagation and viral cleaning of a miniature ornamental pineapple hybrid

This study assessed and compared different methods for vegetative propagation of a miniature ornamental pineapple hybrid (ORN-MUT), seeking to determine the best method for production of plantlets, as well as for removal of the PMWaV viral complex from plants cultured in vitro, for production of healthy parent plants. Pineapple wilt is a disease that can cause large economic and is caused by a viral complex called Pineapple mealybug wilt-associated virus (PMWaV). For this, four propagation methods were evaluated (conventional, stem sectioning, micropropagation and etiolation of nodal segments). The time necessary for each method and the number of plants formed were assessed. Stem tips (0.5 mm) were cultured and indexed for three PMWaV types. Conventional propagation produced 17 plantlets per plant in 566 days, stem sectioning produced 2.3 plantlets per stem in 591 days, while the conventional micropropagation technique produced 1,284 plants after four subcultures in 778 days. Stems etiolated for 60 days showed peak production in the second subculture, with 1,224 plants. This method required 883 days to obtain plants with ideal size for transplantation to the field. In turn, stems etiolated for 120 days produced 935 plants at the end of four subcultures, with peak output in the third subculture, in which the plants could be cultivated in the field after 943 days. Conventional micropropagation and etiolation for 60 days were the best methods for production of plantlets of the ORN-MUT hybrid. The results of this work showed that the cultivation of shoot tips is an efficient strategy to remove the PMWaV complex and obtain healthy mother plants and can be a useful tool for other varieties of pineapple.

Correlations and path analysis in agronomic traits of soybeans under defoliation / Correlações e análise de trilha em caracteres agronômicas de soja sob desfolha

Stress events or leaf damage can alter the redistribution of photoassimilates and modify the morphological traits directly related to grain yield. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of agronomic traits on grain yield in soybean crop in function of leaf defoliation. The experiment consisted of a randomized block design with three replications, arranged in a 6 x 3 + 1 factorial scheme. The factors were composed by six reprodutive stages (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6) and three defoliation levels (33%, 66%, and 99%), and one additional treatment without defoliation (control). The following traits were evaluated: plant height, number of pods per plant, number of grains per pod, thousand grain weight, and grain yield. The magnitudes of the correlations between the same traits showed high oscillation according to the defoliation level. Results revealed the potential for the indirect selection for grain yield by the traits plant height and number of grains per pods under 0% of defoliation and by the trait number of pods per plant under 33% of defoliation.

Ocorrências de estresse ou danos foliares podem levar a alteração na redistribuição de fotoassimilados e modificar os caracteres morfológicos envolvidos diretamente na produtividade dos grãos. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar por meio da análise de trilha, a influência de caracteres agronômicos na produtividade de grãos na cultura da soja em função de níveis desfolha da planta. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados com três repetições, dispostos em esquema fatorial 6 x 3 + 1. O primeiro fator foi composto por seis estádios reprodutivos de desfolha (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6) x três níveis de desfolha (33%, 66%, 99%) e um tratamento adicional sem desfolha (controle). Os caracteres avaliados foram: altura de plantas, número de legumes por planta, número de grãos por legume, peso de mil grãos e produtividade de grãos. As magnitudes das correlações entre os mesmos caracteres apresentaram alta oscilação de acordo com o nível de desfolha, sendo que, que existe potencial da seleção indireta para produtividade de grãos por meio da altura de plantas e número de grãos por legumes sob 0% desfolha e do número de legumes por planta sob 33% de desfolha.

Key locations for soybean genotype assessment in South Brazil region / Locais-chave para a avaliação de genótipos de soja na região Sul do Brasil

Mitigating the high costs of soybean breeding programs requires constant improvement of all the involved processes. Identifying representative and discriminating test locations, as well as excluding redundant and/or non-representative locations, makes it possible to select genotypes with more accuracy while reducing the costs of the multi-environment trials (MET). Therefore, this study had three objectives: to evaluate the representativeness and discriminating power of test locations; to identify similar test locations for each Edaphoclimatic Region (ECR) and locations that did not contribute to genotype evaluation; and to recommend the best locations for evaluating MET in order to reduce breeding program costs in the soybean macro regions 1 (M1) and 2 (M2). Grain yield (GY) data from Value-for-Cultivation-and-Use (VCU) trials obtained during the 2012-2016 crop seasons were used, totaling 132 environments (location x year) and 43 genotypes. The experiments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Representative and discriminant locations were identified by GGL (genotype main effects plus genotype × location interaction) + GGE (genotype main effects plus genotype × environment interaction) analysis, using GGEbiplot software. Representative and discriminant locations were identified for each ECR and can be used as core locations for breeding programs. Similarly, locations that were not representative and discriminant, or that present redundancy in the results, should be excluded from or replaced in MET. The most recommended locations for conducting VCU trials in M1 were Cachoeira do Sul (ECR 101); Ronda Alta, Passo Fundo, Santa Bárbara do Sul, and Ciríaco (ECR 102); and Castro (ECR 103). For M2, the most suitable locations are Rolândia, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Campo Mourão, Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, Palotina, Floresta, and Londrina (ECR 201); Naviraí (ECR 202); and Ponta Porã and Maracajú (ECR 204).

A redução dos elevados custos dos programas de melhoramento de soja requer melhoria constante detodos os processos envolvidos. A identificação de locais de teste representativos e discriminativos, bemcomo a exclusão de locais redundantes e/ou não representativos, possibilita a seleção de genótipos commaior precisão, e ao mesmo tempo reduz os custos dos ensaios multiambientes (MET). Portanto, esteestudo teve três objetivos: avaliar a representatividade e a discriminância dos locais de teste; identificarlocais de teste semelhantes e que não contribuíram para a avaliação genotípica dentro de cada RegiãoEdafoclimática (ECR); e recomendar os melhores locais para a avaliação de MET, a fim de reduzir oscustos do programa de melhoramento genético nas macrorregiões 1 (M1) e 2 (M2) de adaptação da soja.Dados de rendimento de grãos (RG) de ensaios de “Valor de Cultivo e Uso” (VCU) obtidos duranteos anos agrícolas 2012-2016 foram utilizados, totalizando 132 ambientes (local x ano) e 43 genótipos.Os experimentos foram conduzidos em delineamento de blocos completamente casualizados, comtrês repetições. Locais representativos e discriminantes foram identificados pela análise GGL (efeitoprincipal de genótipo + interação genótipo × local) + GGE (efeito principal de genótipo + interaçãogenótipo × ambiente), utilizando o software GGEbiplot. Locais representativos e discriminantes foramidentificados para cada ECR, e podem ser utilizados como locais-chave em programas de melhoramento.Da mesma forma, locais que não foram representativos e discriminantes, ou que apresentam redundânciaforam identificados e devem ser excluídos ou substituídos no MET. Os locais recomendados para acondução de ensaios de VCU na M1 são: Cachoeira do Sul (ECR 101); Ronda Alta, Passo Fundo, SantaBárbara do Sul e Ciríaco (ECR 102); e Castro (ECR 103). Já para M2, os locais recomendados são:Rolândia, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Campo Mourão...

Key locations for soybean genotype assessment in South Brazil region / Locais-chave para a avaliação de genótipos de soja na região Sul do Brasil

Mitigating the high costs of soybean breeding programs requires constant improvement of all the involved processes. Identifying representative and discriminating test locations, as well as excluding redundant and/or non-representative locations, makes it possible to select genotypes with more accuracy while reducing the costs of the multi-environment trials (MET). Therefore, this study had three objectives: to evaluate the representativeness and discriminating power of test locations; to identify similar test locations for each Edaphoclimatic Region (ECR) and locations that did not contribute to genotype evaluation; and to recommend the best locations for evaluating MET in order to reduce breeding program costs in the soybean macro regions 1 (M1) and 2 (M2). Grain yield (GY) data from Value-for-Cultivation-and-Use (VCU) trials obtained during the 2012-2016 crop seasons were used, totaling 132 environments (location x year) and 43 genotypes. The experiments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Representative and discriminant locations were identified by GGL (genotype main effects plus genotype × location interaction) + GGE (genotype main effects plus genotype × environment interaction) analysis, using GGEbiplot software. Representative and discriminant locations were identified for each ECR and can be used as core locations for breeding programs. Similarly, locations that were not representative and discriminant, or that present redundancy in the results, should be excluded from or replaced in MET. The most recommended locations for conducting VCU trials in M1 were Cachoeira do Sul (ECR 101); Ronda Alta, Passo Fundo, Santa Bárbara do Sul, and Ciríaco (ECR 102); and Castro (ECR 103). For M2, the most suitable locations are Rolândia, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Campo Mourão, Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, Palotina, Floresta, and Londrina (ECR 201); Naviraí (ECR 202); and Ponta Porã and Maracajú (ECR 204).(AU)

A redução dos elevados custos dos programas de melhoramento de soja requer melhoria constante detodos os processos envolvidos. A identificação de locais de teste representativos e discriminativos, bemcomo a exclusão de locais redundantes e/ou não representativos, possibilita a seleção de genótipos commaior precisão, e ao mesmo tempo reduz os custos dos ensaios multiambientes (MET). Portanto, esteestudo teve três objetivos: avaliar a representatividade e a discriminância dos locais de teste; identificarlocais de teste semelhantes e que não contribuíram para a avaliação genotípica dentro de cada RegiãoEdafoclimática (ECR); e recomendar os melhores locais para a avaliação de MET, a fim de reduzir oscustos do programa de melhoramento genético nas macrorregiões 1 (M1) e 2 (M2) de adaptação da soja.Dados de rendimento de grãos (RG) de ensaios de “Valor de Cultivo e Uso” (VCU) obtidos duranteos anos agrícolas 2012-2016 foram utilizados, totalizando 132 ambientes (local x ano) e 43 genótipos.Os experimentos foram conduzidos em delineamento de blocos completamente casualizados, comtrês repetições. Locais representativos e discriminantes foram identificados pela análise GGL (efeitoprincipal de genótipo + interação genótipo × local) + GGE (efeito principal de genótipo + interaçãogenótipo × ambiente), utilizando o software GGEbiplot. Locais representativos e discriminantes foramidentificados para cada ECR, e podem ser utilizados como locais-chave em programas de melhoramento.Da mesma forma, locais que não foram representativos e discriminantes, ou que apresentam redundânciaforam identificados e devem ser excluídos ou substituídos no MET. Os locais recomendados para acondução de ensaios de VCU na M1 são: Cachoeira do Sul (ECR 101); Ronda Alta, Passo Fundo, SantaBárbara do Sul e Ciríaco (ECR 102); e Castro (ECR 103). Já para M2, os locais recomendados são:Rolândia, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Campo Mourão...(AU)

Simulated drift of dicamba and 2, 4-D on soybeans: effects of application dose and time / Deriva simulada de dicamba e 2, 4-D na soja: efeitos da dose de aplicação e tempo

The use of soybean varieties resistant to the herbicides dicamba and 2,4-D may lead to drifts towards areas grown with non-resistant varieties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dicamba and 2,4-D underdoses applied at the phenological stages V4 and R2 of soybeans. Two experiments were conducted with dicamba or 2,4-D in a randomized block design with four replications. The 4 × 2 + 1 factorial scheme was composed of four doses (0.028, 0.28, 2.8, and 28 g ae ha−1) of dicamba or 2,4-D applied at two phenological stages (V4 and R2) + a control treatment (without herbicide application). Dicamba underdoses caused damage to soybean crop affecting its vegetative growth and yield; the injuries caused by 2,4-D were neither enough to damage crop nor affect yield components. Dicamba underdoses applied at V4 caused injuries of up to 41%, while in R2 they reached 70%. Plant height decreased by up to 61% when treated with dicamba. Soybean yield was reduced by 29 and 76% when the simulated drift occurred at V4 and R2, respectively, and at a dose of 28 g ae ha−1 of dicamba. For the tested underdoses, only 2,4-D had no effect in soybean crop yield.

Com a inserção de variedades de soja resistentes aos herbicidas dicamba e 2,4-D os eventos de deriva destes herbicidas para áreas com variedades não resistentes será passível de ocorrência. Objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar os efeitos de subdoses de dicamba e 2,4-D aplicados nos estádios fenológicos V4 e R2 da cultura da soja. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos com dicamba ou 2,4-D em delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Adotou-se o esquema fatorial de 4 x 2 + 1 composto por quatro doses (0,028, 0,28, 2,8 e 28 g ea ha-1) de dicamba ou de 2,4-D, aplicados em dois estádios fenológicos (V4 e R2) + um tratamento testemunha (sem aplicação de herbicida). As subdoses de dicamba provocaram danos na cultura da soja, afetando o desenvolvimento vegetativo e a produtividade, enquanto o 2,4-D não provocou injúrias suficientes para provocar danos que comprometessem a cultura, e desta forma, não afetou os componentes de produção. As subdoses de dicamba aplicadas no estádio V4 provocou injúrias de até 41%, enquanto em R2 chegaram a 70%. A altura das plantas reduziu em até 61% quando tratadas com dicamba. A produtividade da soja foi reduzida em 29 e 76%, quando a deriva simulada ocorreu nos estádios V4 e R2, respectivamente, e na dose de 28 g ea ha-1 de dicamba. Nas subdoses testadas somente o 2,4-D não afetou a produtividade da cultura da soja.

Effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on co-inoculation with Bradyrhizobium in soybean crop: a meta-analysis of studies from 1987 to 2018.

BACKGROUND: The co-inoculation of soybean with Bradyrhizobium and other plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is considered a promising technology. However, there has been little quantitative analysis of the effects of this technique on yield variables. In this context, the present study aiming to provide a quantification of the effects of the co-inoculation of Bradyrhizobium and PGPR on the soybean crop using a meta-analysis approach. METHODS: A total of 42 published articles were examined, all of which considered the effects of co-inoculation of PGPR and Bradyrhizobium on the number of nodules, nodule biomass, root biomass, shoot biomass, shoot nitrogen content, and grain yield of soybean. We also determined whether the genus of the PGPR used as co-inoculant, as well as the experimental conditions, altered the effect size of the PGPR. RESULTS: The co-inoculation technology resulted in a significant increase in nodule number (11.40%), nodule biomass (6.47%), root biomass (12.84%), and shoot biomass (6.53%). Despite these positive results, no significant increase was observed in shoot nitrogen content and grain yield. The response of the co-inoculation varied according to the PGPR genus used as co-inoculant, as well as with the experimental conditions. In general, the genera Azospirillum, Bacillus, and Pseudomonas were more effective than Serratia. Overall, the observed increments were more pronounced under pot than that of field conditions. Collectively, this study summarize that co-inoculation improves plant development and increases nodulation, which may be important in overcoming nutritional limitations and potential stresses during the plant growth cycle, even though significant increases in grain yield have not been evidenced by this data meta-analysis.

Soybean seed origin effects on physiological and sanitary quality and crop yield / Procedência de sementes de soja e efeitos sobre a qualidade fisiológica, sanitária e produtividade da cultura

The suitable establishment of a crop depends on seed quality, among another factors. However, with high production costs many producers use uncertified seeds, to reduce expenses with this input at sowing time. The objective was to evaluate germination, vigor and health of soybean seeds, diseases incidence in cvs. NS 5445 IPRO and BMX Ativa RR, whose seeds were of certified and uncertified origins, as well as yield components and grain yield of soybeans, with or without fungicides application. The experiments were conducted in the 2015/16 and 2016/17 crop season, in Erechim-RS. Two experiments were carried out in a completely randomized design (DIC): one in the laboratory, under a 2 x 2 factorial scheme (cultivar x origin); and another in the field in a homogeneous area, in a 2 x 2 factorial scheme (with/without fungicide application and certified/uncertified seed) for two cultivars, both with four replications. The variables evaluated were: germination and seed health, yield (kg ha-1), thousand grains weight (g), number of grains per plant, and incidence of foliar fungal diseases. The main fungi identified in seeds were Aspergillus sp., Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. The highest incidence percentage were obtained in uncertifed seeds, at two harvests. Both cultivars and origins presented the minimum germination required for commercialization, however, certified seeds had better performance for seed vigor. As for normal seedlings, there was a significant difference only for the 2016/17 crop season, with the highest percentage obtained in certified seeds (52.0% for NS 5445 and 73.5% for BMX Ativa). Best productivity was achieved with cultivation of certified seeds associated with fungicides in both crops and cultivars.[...]

O adequado estabelecimento de uma lavoura depende da qualidade das sementes utilizadas. Contudo, os custos de produção fazem com que muitos produtores façam uso de sementes salvas, para reduzir gastos com esse insumo no momento da semeadura. Objetivou-se avaliar a germinação, vigor e a sanidade de sementes de soja, a incidência de doenças nas cvs. NS 5445 IPRO e BMX Ativa RR, cujas sementes eram de procedências salva e certificada, assim como os componentes de rendimento e a produtividade de grãos de soja, após a aplicação ou não de fungicidas na cultura. Os experimentos foram conduzidos nas safras 2015/16 e 2016/17, no município de Erechim (RS). Dois experimentos foram conduzidos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC): um em laboratório, em esquema fatorial 2 x 2 (cultivar x origem); e outro no campo, em área homogênea, em esquema fatorial 2 x 2 (com/sem aplicação de fungicida e semente certificada/não certificada) para duas cultivares, ambas com quatro repetições. As variáveis avaliadas foram: germinação e sanidade de sementes, produtividade média (kg ha-1), peso de mil grãos (g), número de grãos por planta, e incidência de doenças fúngicas foliares. Os principais fungos identificados nas sementes foram Aspergillus sp., Penicillium sp. e Fusarium sp., sendo os maiores percentuais de incidência obtidos em sementes salvas, nas duas safras. Ambas as cultivares e procedências apresentaram a germinação mínima exigida para comercialização, porém, as sementes certificadas destacaram-se quanto ao vigor. Quanto às plântulas normais, houve diferença significativa apenas para a safra 2016/17, sendo os maiores percentuais obtidos em sementes de procedência certificada (52,0% para NS 5445 e 73,5% para BMX Ativa). A melhor produtividade foi alcançada com o cultivo de sementes certificadas associadas ao uso de fungicidas em ambas as safras e cultivares.[...]