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This study was carried out to understand the dynamics of carbon and phosphorus biogeochemical cycles in native forest and horticultural areas. Soilsamples were collected from native forest and horticultural areas, in four municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Brazil, and evaluated for: carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus of soil microbial biomass (MBC, MBN and MBP, respectively), total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), inorganic phosphorus (iP), organic phosphorus (oP) and available phosphorus (aP. Soil suspensions diluted at 10-4were spread on plates and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were counted. The analyses showed that horticultural areas soils accumulated 43% more TP whereas they lost 23% of TOC and 19% of TN comparing to native areas. 69% of TP in the native areas was organic (oP) whereas 59% of TP in the horticultural areas was inorganic (iP). Horticultural areas had lower numbers of colony forming unities of PSB than native areas. PSB was positively correlated with the ratio of MBC to TOC (qMic), which in turn, was negatively correlated with TOC and TN. Changes in the soil P fractions suggested a shift inthe soil community bacterial structure and in the values of soil microbial biomass of the two different soil ecosystems. The excessive P addition may stimulate soil microbial attack to soil organic matter reserves, whichmay have consequences for maintenance of soil quality and agriculture sustainability.(AU)
Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de compreender a dinâmica dos ciclos biogeoquímicos do carbono e do fósforo em áreas de floresta nativa e horticultura. Amostras de solo foram coletadas em áreas de floresta nativa e horticultura, em quatro municípios da Região Metropolitana de Curitiba, Brasil, e avaliadas quanto a: carbono, nitrogênio e fósforo da biomassa microbiana (MBC, MBNe MBP, respectivamente), carbono orgânico total (TOC), nitrogênio total (TN), fósforo total (TP), fósforo inorgânico (iP), fósforo orgânico (oP) e fósforo disponível (aP).As suspensões de solo foram diluídas até10-4eespalhadas em placasde Petri,e,as bactérias solubilizadoras de fosfato (PSB) foram contadas. As análises mostraram que os solos das áreas de horticultura acumularam 43% a mais de TP enquanto perderam 23% de TOC e 19% de TN,em comparação com as áreas nativas. 69% do TP nas áreas nativas era orgânico (oP) enquanto 59% do TP nas áreas de horticultura era inorgânico (iP). As áreas de horticultura apresentaram menor número de unidades formadoras de colônias de PSB do que as áreas nativas. PSB foi positivamente correlacionado com a razão de MBC para TOC (qMic), que por sua vez, foi negativamentecorrelacionado com TOC e TN. Mudanças nasfraçõesde Pdo solo podem ter levado auma mudança na estrutura bacteriana da comunidade do solo e nos valores de biomassa microbiana do solo. A adição excessiva de P pode estimular o ataque microbiano do solo àsreservas de matéria orgânica do solo, o que pode ter consequências para a manutenção da qualidade do solo e sustentabilidade da agricultura.(AU)
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Biogeochemical Cycle/analysis , Carbon , Phosphorus , Forests , GardeningABSTRACT
This study was carried out to understand the dynamics of carbon and phosphorus biogeochemical cycles in native forest and horticultural areas. Soilsamples were collected from native forest and horticultural areas, in four municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Brazil, and evaluated for: carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus of soil microbial biomass (MBC, MBN and MBP, respectively), total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), inorganic phosphorus (iP), organic phosphorus (oP) and available phosphorus (aP. Soil suspensions diluted at 10-4were spread on plates and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were counted. The analyses showed that horticultural areas soils accumulated 43% more TP whereas they lost 23% of TOC and 19% of TN comparing to native areas. 69% of TP in the native areas was organic (oP) whereas 59% of TP in the horticultural areas was inorganic (iP). Horticultural areas had lower numbers of colony forming unities of PSB than native areas. PSB was positively correlated with the ratio of MBC to TOC (qMic), which in turn, was negatively correlated with TOC and TN. Changes in the soil P fractions suggested a shift inthe soil community bacterial structure and in the values of soil microbial biomass of the two different soil ecosystems. The excessive P addition may stimulate soil microbial attack to soil organic matter reserves, whichmay have consequences for maintenance of soil quality and agriculture sustainability.
Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de compreender a dinâmica dos ciclos biogeoquímicos do carbono e do fósforo em áreas de floresta nativa e horticultura. Amostras de solo foram coletadas em áreas de floresta nativa e horticultura, em quatro municípios da Região Metropolitana de Curitiba, Brasil, e avaliadas quanto a: carbono, nitrogênio e fósforo da biomassa microbiana (MBC, MBNe MBP, respectivamente), carbono orgânico total (TOC), nitrogênio total (TN), fósforo total (TP), fósforo inorgânico (iP), fósforo orgânico (oP) e fósforo disponível (aP).As suspensões de solo foram diluídas até10-4eespalhadas em placasde Petri,e,as bactérias solubilizadoras de fosfato (PSB) foram contadas. As análises mostraram que os solos das áreas de horticultura acumularam 43% a mais de TP enquanto perderam 23% de TOC e 19% de TN,em comparação com as áreas nativas. 69% do TP nas áreas nativas era orgânico (oP) enquanto 59% do TP nas áreas de horticultura era inorgânico (iP). As áreas de horticultura apresentaram menor número de unidades formadoras de colônias de PSB do que as áreas nativas. PSB foi positivamente correlacionado com a razão de MBC para TOC (qMic), que por sua vez, foi negativamentecorrelacionado com TOC e TN. Mudanças nasfraçõesde Pdo solo podem ter levado auma mudança na estrutura bacteriana da comunidade do solo e nos valores de biomassa microbiana do solo. A adição excessiva de P pode estimular o ataque microbiano do solo àsreservas de matéria orgânica do solo, o que pode ter consequências para a manutenção da qualidade do solo e sustentabilidade da agricultura.
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Carbon , Biogeochemical Cycle/analysis , Forests , Phosphorus , GardeningABSTRACT
Resumen Palpita flegia (Cramer 1777) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae), es un insecto plaga que se alimenta del follaje de Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold., originario de México. Para el manejo integrado de la especie se requieren conocimientos sobre su biología y comportamiento. El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar el número de estadios larvales y duración de fases biológicas de P. flegia en condiciones de laboratorio, de acuerdo con los requerimientos calóricos expresados en grados días. P. flegia posee un desarrollo larval de seis estadios. El periodo larval duró 25 días, el pupal 16 y la sobrevivencia del adulto cinco días. El ciclo biológico a especie requiere 403.52 grados días. Los incrementos poblaciones se producen durante otoños con temperaturas promedio de 15 °C y humedad relativa de 60 a 75 %. La presencia del parasitoide de pupas Brachymeria flegiae (Hymenoptera, Chalcididae) se verifica. La poda sanitaria y la conservación de enemigos naturales se indican como medidas para el control de la plaga.(AU)
Abstract Palpita flegia (Cramer 1777) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae, is a pest insect that feeds on the foliage of Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold. The integrated management of the species a full knowledge about its biology and behavior. The objective of this study was to determine the number of larval stages and duration of biological phases in P. flegia under laboratory conditions, to determine the caloric requirements expressed in degrees days and to describe the ethological aspects of the species. Palpita flegia has six larval development stages. The larval phase lasted 25 days, the pupal phase 16 days, and adult survival was five days. This species requires 403.52 degree days for the development of the biological cycle. Population increases during fall with average temperatures of 15 °C and relative humidity of 60 to 75 %. Presence of the pupal parasitoid Brachymeria flegiae Burks, 1960 (Hymenoptera, Chalcididae) was verified. Sanitary pruning and conservation of natural enemies are indicated as measures for pest control.(AU)
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Trees , Cities , Thevetia , Biogeochemical Cycle , HymenopteraABSTRACT
Abstract The litterfall and decomposition represent the main transfer of organic matter and nutrients from the vegetation to the soil surface and determine positive trajectories in the process of rehabilitating and restoring degraded ecosystems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the contributions of organic materials and nutrients through the characterization of fine litter in an urban dry forest fragment. Litter production was monitored for one year by collecting 29 traps (0.5 m2). To evaluate leaf nutrient resorption, green leaves were collected from 5-10 individuals that represented the dominant tree species. Litter-bags (20 x 20 cm, 2 mm pore) were used for six months to evaluate the decomposition of leaf litter. Annual fine litter production was found to be 8 574 kg ha-1, with the Cordia alba species contributing the most leaf litter (1 134 kg ha-1) and nutrients (N: 6.16; P: 0.21; Ca: 4.72; Mg: 0.47; K: 1.27 kg ha-1). Decomposition rates (k constant) followed the decreasing order: C. alba (k: 4.6) > Machaerium milleflorum (k: 3.5). M. milleflorum and Albizia niopoides presented a pattern of rapid N and P release in the first 30 days, with more than 80 % and 60 % released from M. milleflorum and C. alba, respectively, by the end of the experiment. The litterfall monitoring carried out in this urban dry forest fragment revealed some important aspects of the functioning of an ecosystem as seriously threatened as the tropical dry forest. Rev. Biol. Trop. 66(2): 571-585. Epub 2018 June 01.
Resumen La caída de hojarasca y su descomposición representan la principal transferencia de materia orgánica y nutrientes desde la vegetación a la superficie del suelo y determinan trayectorias positivas en el proceso de rehabilitación y restauración de ecosistemas degradados. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los aportes de materiales orgánicos y nutrientes a través de la caracterización de la hojarasca fina en un fragmento de bosque seco urbano. La producción de hojarasca fina se monitoreó durante un año mediante 29 trampas (0.5 m2). Para evaluar la reabsorción de nutrientes foliares, se recogieron hojas verdes de 5-10 individuos que representaban las especies arbóreas dominantes. Bolsas de descomposición (20 x 20 cm, 2 mm de poro) fueron usadas durante seis meses para evaluar la descomposición de la hojarasca foliar. La producción de hojarasca fina anual fue de 8 574 kg ha-1. La especie Cordia alba presentó los mayores aportes de hojarasca foliar (1 134 kg ha-1) y nutrientes (N: 6.16; P: 0.21; Ca: 4.72; Mg: 0.47; K: 1.27 kg ha -1). Las tasas de descomposición (constante k) siguieron el orden decreciente: C. alba (k: 4.6)> Machaerium milleflorum (k: 3.5). M. milleflorum y Albizia niopoides presentaron un patrón de liberación rápido de N y P en los primeros 30 días, con más del 80 % y 60 % de M. milleflorum y C. alba, respectivamente, al final del experimento. El monitoreo de la caída de hojarasca llevado a acabo en este fragmento de bosque seco urbano reveló algunos aspectos importantes del funcionamiento de un ecosistema tan seriamente amenazado como es el bosque seco tropical.
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Biodegradation, Environmental , Plant Leaves , Biogeochemical Cycle/analysis , Organic Matter/analysis , Environmental Restoration and RemediationABSTRACT
A seringueira na fase adulta possui um crescimento intermitente com o processo de troca de folhas, que é caracterizado pela senescência. Esse é um mecanismo que as árvores utilizam para reciclarem os nutrientes, por meio dos ciclos bioquímico e biogeoquímico. Estudos sobre o ciclo bioquímico são necessários para verificar o comportamento dos nutrientes minerais, nos diferentes estádios foliares, pois a conservação desses é importante, visto que os seringais são implantados em solos de baixa fertilidade. Desse modo, este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a dinâmica dos nutrientes minerais, durante os diferentes estádios foliares da seringueira. As folhas utilizadas foram provenientes de plantas do clone RRIM-600, de um seringal localizado em Nepomuceno, MG. Foram selecionadas oito árvores adultas que possuíam folhas nos diferentes estádios (B1, B2, C e D) e as senescentes (Sen.). As folhas nos estádios B1, B2, C e D foram coletadas nos quatro pontos ortogonais e as senescentes foram coletadas no solo após a agitação mecânica dos galhos. Observou-se que os nutrientes N, P, K, S, Cu e Zn diminuíram os seus teores nos diferentes estádios foliares da seringueira. No entanto, para Ca, Mg, B, Fe e Mn, verificarou-se um comportamento inverso. A redistribuição dos nutrientes foi maior para N, P, K e Cu. A ordem relativa dos teores de macronutrientes encontrados nas folhas foi: N>K>Ca>Mg≥S>P e, para os micronutrientes, a ordem foi: Mn>Fe>Zn>B>Cu.
The Rubber tree during its adult phase presents intermittent growth within the leaf exchange process characterized by senescence, which is a nutrient-recycling mechanism used by trees through biochemical and biogeochemical cycles. Studies including biochemical cycles are necessary in order to verify the mineral nutrients' dynamics at different leaf stages. The conservation of such nutrients is very important to optimize the growing conditions for rubber plantations which are located in soils with low fertility. This study aims to evaluate the mineral nutrients' dynamics during different leaf stages of the rubber tree, leaves were collected from the clones of RRIM-600 taken from a rubber tree plantation in Nepomuceno County, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Eight adult examples with leaves in different stages: B1, B2, C and D, plus senescent leaves (Sen) were selected for the study. Samples from leaves in stages B1, B2, C and D were taken from the trees at the four orthogonal points; the senescent leaves were collected from the ground after mechanically shaking the branches. The study revealed a decrease in the level of N, P, K, S, Cu and Zn during the development of the rubber tree's leaf. In contrast, during the same period the levels of Ca, Mg, B, Fe and Mn increased. The redistribution for N, P, K and Cu was higher and the relative order of macronutrient and micronutrient levels in the leaves were respectively: N>K>Ca>Mg≥S>P and Mn>Fe>Zn>B>Cu.