Effect of Huntiella decorticans and drought on Nothofagus dombeyi seedlings.

In the temperate forests of Patagonia, Argentina, Nothofagus dombeyi, commonly known as Coihue, has shown sensitivity to intense drought events, leading to mortality. Studies have been conducted on Coihue decline and mortality using a variety of approaches, including the role of extreme heat waves and drought, pests and pathogens, particularly the fungus Huntiella decorticans. This work aimed to evaluate survival, vitality, necrosis extension and growth response of inoculated and non-inoculated Coihue seedlings from different provenances exposed to different soil moisture levels. To achieve this goal, 96 Coihue seedlings from 2 different provenances were assigned to 8 different experimental treatments. Treatments were composed of the presence or absence of H. decorticans and different soil moisture content conditions, dry, wet and the exposure to dry condition at different times of the experiment. Both dry conditions and H. decorticans had negative effects on the survival and growth rate of Coihue. The combination of both factors resulted in 100 % mortality, regardless of the plants' geographical provenances. Mortality began to be observed 3 months after pathogen inoculation, during the warmest month. Necrosis extension produced by the pathogen was similar for most of the inoculated treatments. The treatment under wet condition during the experiment but subjected to dry condition in the previous growing season presented lower necrosis extension (8.4 ±â€…3.2 %), than the other treatments. The radial increase was also affected by the treatments and geographical provenance, being those plants exposed to dry conditions which grew less (0.19 ±â€…0.21 mm). This study enhances our understanding of the plant-pathogen interaction. According to our results, Coihue may become more susceptible to mortality, when H. decorticans and water deficit conditions act synergistically.

Pre-emergent indaziflam can enhance forest seed germination in direct seeding? / Pré-emergente indaziflam pode melhorar a germinação de sementes florestais na semeadura direta?

Pre-emergent herbicides can contribute to the control of weed competition in direct seeding restoration, however it is necessary to evaluate their effects on seeds of native tropical forest species. The aim of the study was to assess the potential impact of the herbicide indaziflam on the germination of 17 forest species. For this, a dosage of 180 mL of the product in 200L of water was compared to the control without herbicide. The degree of sensitivity of each species was calculated by a ratio between the percentage of germination with herbicide (GH) and the control without herbicide (GC) classifying them as: extremely sensitive (ES= (GH/GC) <0.25), sensitive (S=0.25< (GH/GC) <0.50), low sensitivity (LS=0.50< (GH/GC) <0.75), indifferent (I=0.75< (GH/GC) <1.0) and potentiated (P= (GH/GC) >1). The herbicide promoted a significant reduction in mean germination in 35% (n=6) of the species and 59% (n = 10) were sensitive or extremely sensitive to indaziflam, and only three did not germinate. On the other hand, 29.4% (n=5) showed low sensitivity or indifference to the herbicide, while seed germination was slightly increased by indaziflam to 11.7% (n=2). Pre-emergent indaziflam can be recommended in direct seeding restoration, as only 17.6% (n=3) of the species were inhibited by pre-emergent. However, the effect of indaziflam varies by species and requires further studies to support large-scale use in direct seeding.

Herbicidas pré-emergentes podem contribuir para o controle da competição de plantas daninhas em restauração por semeadura direta, porém é necessário entender seus efeitos em sementes de florestais nativas. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o potencial impacto do herbicida indaziflam na germinação de 17 espécies nativas de florestas tropicais. Para isso, uma dosagem ligeiramente acima da recomendada (180 mL do produto em 200 L de água) foi comparada com a testemunha sem herbicida. O grau de sensibilidade de cada espécie, foi calculado pela razão entre a porcentagem de germinação com herbicida (GH) e a testemunha sem herbicida (GC) e classificando-as como: extremamente sensível (ES= (GH/GC) <0,25), sensível (S=0,25< (GH/GC) <0,50), baixa sensibilidade (LS=0,50< (GH/GC) <0,75), indiferente - I=0,75< (GH/GC) <1,0) e potencializado (P= (GH/GC) >1). O herbicida promoveu redução significativa na média de germinação em mais de 35% (n=6) das espécies avaliadas e 59% (n=10) foram sensíveis ou extremamente sensíveis ao indaziflam e apenas três espécies não germinaram. Por outro lado, 29,4% (n=5) apresentaram baixa sensibilidade ou indiferença ao herbicida, enquanto a germinação das sementes foi levemente aumentada pelo indaziflam para 11,7% (n=2). O indaziflam pré-emergente pode ser recomendado na restauração de semeadura direta pois apenas 17,6% (n=3). O indaziflam pré-emergente pode ser recomendado na restauração de semeadura direta pois apenas 17,6% (n=3) das espécies foram inibidas pelo pré-emergente. No entanto, o efeito do indaziflam variou em função da espécie e requer mais estudos para apoiar o uso em larga escala na semeadura direta.

Variability and genetic structure in fragments of Eugenia involucrata De Candolle established through microsatellite markers / Variabilidade e estruturação genética em fragmentos de Eugenia involucrata de Candolle utilizando marcadores microssatélites

ABSCTRACT: Eugenia involucrata DC. is a forest species with high environmental and economic potential. The objective of this study was to quantify the genetic variability and analyzed the genetic structure of three natural fragments located in the central region of the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. We used four microsatellite loci developed for the congener species Eugenia uniflora and using GenAlEx 6.5 software, parameters of genetic variability and its partition among and within fragments were estimated for each locus. We observed high levels of genetic variability (3.67 alleles per locus; HO = 0.815; HE = 0.625; FIS = −0.294), most of which (93%) were distributed within the fragments, suggesting that these individuals came from a single original population. Gene flow between fragments was high (2.35 to 4.56 migrants per generation), resulting in low genetic differentiation indexes (FST values ranging from 0.052 to 0.096). The fragments showed high genetic variability, distributed within the remnants themselves, and low genetic differentiation. Our results have repercussions for planning locally adapted germplasm collections for forest restoration programs, thereby avoiding the implantation of populations with an exogamous depression.

RESUMO: Eugenia involucrata DC. é uma espécie florestal com elevado potencial ambiental e econômico. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo quantificar a variabilidade e analisar a estruturação genética em três fragmentos naturais localizados na região central do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Com o emprego de quatro locos microssatélites desenvolvidos para a espécie congênere Eugenia uniflora e usando-se o software GenAlEx 6.5, foram estimados parâmetros de variabilidade genética, para cada loco, e sua partição entre e dentro dos fragmentos. Foram observados altos índices de variabilidade genética (3,67 alelos por loco; HO = 0,815; HE = 0,625; FIS = -0,294), com a maior proporção (93%) distribuída dentro dos fragmentos, sugerindo que os indivíduos estudados são provenientes de uma única população original. O fluxo gênico foi elevado entre os fragmentos, variando de 2,35 a 4,56 migrantes por geração, resultando em baixo índice de diferenciação genética (FST), entre 0,052 a 0,096. Os fragmentos estudados apresentam elevada variabilidade genética, a maior parte distribuída dentro dos próprios remanescentes, e baixa diferenciação genética. Os resultados observados têm repercussões no planejamento de coleta de germoplasma com adaptação local para programas de restauração florestal, assim evitando a implantação de populações com depressão exogâmica.

Seed Quality and Vigor of Germination of Moringa oleífera Lam. in Saline Stress

Abstract Moringa oleifera Lam., is a tree species that has several purposes of use, standing out in the recovery of degraded areas and the use of seeds as biodsorbents in water clarification. However, ony a little is known about the behavior of seed germination under saline conditions, common in soils and water in the Brazilian Northeast. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the increment of water during the soaking and seed germination of M. oleífera that were submitted to different electrical conductivity of the irrigation water. The work was developed following a completely randomized design, with stress simulation employing saline solutions at the concentrations of 0.0; 3.0; 6.0 and 9.0 dS m-1. To determine the soaking curve, the water increment of the soaked seeds in the different saline solutions was monitored at regular intervals with four replications per treatment. To characterize the physiological quality of the seeds, the percentage, first count, speed index, average time and average germination speed were evaluated. The M. oleífera is tolerant to the effect of salinity during the germination phase, however seed vigor is reduced as a function of increased salinity. Soaking the seeds makes begin the phase II of the germination process around 10 hours and extends for up to 50 hours, when phase III begins, they absorb approximately 0.2 g of water and require 86 hours for germination. Salinity reduces the absorption and increase of water in the seeds.

Pattern and spatial associations of commercial trees in the Amazon / Padrão e associações espaciais de árvores comerciais da Amazônia

ABSTRACT: This study was conducted to establish the pattern and the spatial associations of the Amazon commercial tree groups. In a region extending across 2,000 ha in the Tapajós National Forest (FNT), Pará, a forest census was conducted. The census included commercial trees of perimeter at breast height (PBH), equal to or greater than 158 cm and the Cartesian coordinates of their bearings. Using Ripley's K function, the spatial pattern was discerned, with 5 m radius being assumed, and maximum distances varying up to 1,500 m. Then, with 99.8% probability for both, 500 Monte Carlo simulations were performed for the univariate K function, and 500 toroidal simulations were done for the bivariate function.The commercial tree groups, which revealed an aggregated spatial pattern in a minimum of approximately 50% of the analysis distance were namely, Astronium lecointei, Bagassa guianensis, Couratari guianensis, Manilkara huberi, Mezilaurus itauba, and Vochysia maxima. In Brazil, the commercial tree groups, based on the commercialization criteria for tropical trees show random and aggregated spatial patterns with associations of spatial independence.

RESUMO: O objetivo do trabalho foi determinar o padrão espacial e a associação espacial de grupos de árvores comerciais da Amazônia.Realizou-se um censo florestal em uma área de 2.000 ha localizada na Floresta Nacional do Tapajós (FNT), Pará. No censo coletou-se a circunferência à altura do peito (CAP), igualou superior a 158 cm e as coordenadas cartesianas das árvores comerciais. Para determinar o padrão espacial foi utilizada a função K de Ripley assumindo um raio de 5 m, variando a uma distância máxima de 1.500 m. Para a função K univariada foram realizadas 500 simulações Monte Carlo e para a função bivariada foram realizadas 500 simulações toroidais, ambas com 99,8% de probabilidade. Os grupos de árvores comerciais que possuíram padrão espacial agregado em no mínimo 50% da distância de análise foram Astronium lecointei, Bagassa guianensis, Couratari guianensis, Manilkara huberi, Mezilaurus itauba, Vochysia maxima. Grupos de árvores comerciais, segundo critério de comercialização para árvores tropicais no Brasil, seguem um padrão espacial aleatório e agregado e possuem associações espaciais de independência espacial.

Substrate and temperature on seed germination of Aspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae) / Substrato e temperatura na germinação de sementes deAspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae)

The Amazon has a wide diversity, including forest species with timber and non-timber potential, which often have their use restricted due to alack of silvicultural information. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect ofsubstrates and temperatures on seedgermination of Aspidosperma vagarsii. Therefore, the premise of a completely randomized design was followed, in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme, with three substrates (paper, sand and vermiculite) and three temperatures (20, 25 and 30 °C). The germination percentage, germination speed index and meangermination time were determined, as well as germination relative frequencygraphs. In addition, the weight of a thousand seeds, the number of seeds per kilo, andthe moisture content wasdetermined. The weight of thousand seeds was equal to 276.4 g, with 3,618 seeds per kilo, and a moisture content of 9.5%. There was no interaction between thestudied factors.The sand substrate andtemperatures of 20 and 25 °C presented the best results forseedgermination of A. vargasii.(AU)

A Amazônia é detentora de uma ampla diversidade, incluindo espécies florestais com potencial madeireiro e não madeireiro, as quais muitas vezes tem seu uso restringido por carência de informações silviculturais. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito desubstratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de Aspidosperma vagarsii. Para tanto, seguiu-se a premissa de um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 3, sendo três substratos (papel, areia e vermiculita) e três temperaturas (20, 25 e 30 °C). Foram determinados a porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação e tempo médio de germinação, além degráficos de frequência relativa de germinação. Ainda, determinou-se o peso de mil sementes, o número de sementes por quilo e o grau de umidade. O peso de mil sementes foi igual a 276,4 g, com 3.618 sementes por quilo, e grau de umidade de 9,5%. Não houve interação entre os fatores estudados.Osubstrato areia e as temperaturas de 20 e 25 °C apresentaram os melhores resultados para germinação das sementes de A. vargasii.(AU)

Variability and genetic structure in fragments of Eugenia involucrata De Candolle established through microsatellite markers / Variabilidade e estruturação genética em fragmentos de Eugenia involucrata de Candolle utilizando marcadores microssatélites

Eugenia involucrata DC. is a forest species with high environmental and economic potential. The objective of this study was to quantify the genetic variability and analyzed the genetic structure of three natural fragments located in the central region of the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. We used four microsatellite loci developed for the congener species Eugenia uniflora and using GenAlEx 6.5 software, parameters of genetic variability and its partition among and within fragments were estimated for each locus. We observed high levels of genetic variability (3.67 alleles per locus; HO = 0.815; HE = 0.625; FIS = 0.294), most of which (93%) were distributed within the fragments, suggesting that these individuals came from a single original population. Gene flow between fragments was high (2.35 to 4.56 migrants per generation), resulting in low genetic differentiation indexes (FST values ranging from 0.052 to 0.096). The fragments showed high genetic variability, distributed within the remnants themselves, and low genetic differentiation. Our results have repercussions for planning locally adapted germplasm collections for forest restoration programs, thereby avoiding the implantation of populations with an exogamous depression.(AU)

Eugenia involucrata DC. é uma espécie florestal com elevado potencial ambiental e econômico. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo quantificar a variabilidade e analisar a estruturação genética em três fragmentos naturais localizados na região central do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Com o emprego de quatro locos microssatélites desenvolvidos para a espécie congênere Eugenia uniflora e usando-se o software GenAlEx 6.5, foram estimados parâmetros de variabilidade genética, para cada loco, e sua partição entre e dentro dos fragmentos. Foram observados altos índices de variabilidade genética (3,67 alelos por loco; HO = 0,815; HE = 0,625; FIS = -0,294), com a maior proporção (93%) distribuída dentro dos fragmentos, sugerindo que os indivíduos estudados são provenientes de uma única população original. O fluxo gênico foi elevado entre os fragmentos, variando de 2,35 a 4,56 migrantes por geração, resultando em baixo índice de diferenciação genética (FST), entre 0,052 a 0,096. Os fragmentos estudados apresentam elevada variabilidade genética, a maior parte distribuída dentro dos próprios remanescentes, e baixa diferenciação genética. Os resultados observados têm repercussões no planejamento de coleta de germoplasma com adaptação local para programas de restauração florestal, assim evitando a implantação de populações com depressão exogâmica.(AU)

Substrate and temperature on seed germination of Aspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae) / Substrato e temperatura na germinação de sementes deAspidosperma vargasiiA. DC. (Apocynaceae)

The Amazon has a wide diversity, including forest species with timber and non-timber potential, which often have their use restricted due to alack of silvicultural information. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect ofsubstrates and temperatures on seedgermination of Aspidosperma vagarsii. Therefore, the premise of a completely randomized design was followed, in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme, with three substrates (paper, sand and vermiculite) and three temperatures (20, 25 and 30 °C). The germination percentage, germination speed index and meangermination time were determined, as well as germination relative frequencygraphs. In addition, the weight of a thousand seeds, the number of seeds per kilo, andthe moisture content wasdetermined. The weight of thousand seeds was equal to 276.4 g, with 3,618 seeds per kilo, and a moisture content of 9.5%. There was no interaction between thestudied factors.The sand substrate andtemperatures of 20 and 25 °C presented the best results forseedgermination of A. vargasii.

A Amazônia é detentora de uma ampla diversidade, incluindo espécies florestais com potencial madeireiro e não madeireiro, as quais muitas vezes tem seu uso restringido por carência de informações silviculturais. Assim, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito desubstratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de Aspidosperma vagarsii. Para tanto, seguiu-se a premissa de um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 3, sendo três substratos (papel, areia e vermiculita) e três temperaturas (20, 25 e 30 °C). Foram determinados a porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação e tempo médio de germinação, além degráficos de frequência relativa de germinação. Ainda, determinou-se o peso de mil sementes, o número de sementes por quilo e o grau de umidade. O peso de mil sementes foi igual a 276,4 g, com 3.618 sementes por quilo, e grau de umidade de 9,5%. Não houve interação entre os fatores estudados.Osubstrato areia e as temperaturas de 20 e 25 °C apresentaram os melhores resultados para germinação das sementes de A. vargasii.

How do clonal plantlets of mate respond to different substrate compositions and shading levels? / Como as mudas clonais de erva-mate respondem a diferentes composições de substrato e níveis de sombreamento?

Mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil) is an arboreal species of great economic and socio-environmental importance in South American countries. This specie presents several difficulties during seminal propagation, and studies related to plantlet production by vegetative propagation are fundamental for obtaining homogenous mate plantations with high leaf productivity. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of substrate and shading levels on the morphophysiological quality of mate plantlets produced by mini-cuttings. Rooted mini-cuttings of four mate clones were cultivated on commercial substrate, subsurface soil and vermiculite (2:1:1 v/v/v), commercial substrate and subsurface soil (2:1 v/v) or subsurface soil, cattle manure and carbonized rice hulls (2:1:1 v/v/v). After 120 days, the plantlets were randomly distributed on benches to evaluate the effects of 50 and 80% shading screens. Regardless of the clone, the commercial substrate and subsurface soil composition allowed plantlet production with satisfactory development of both aerial part and root system at 120 days of cultivation. Clone 06SM17 produced plantlets with high averages of stem diameter, shoot height, number of leaves, total length, surface area, total volume of roots, and number of root tips. Both shade levels resulted in similar stem diameters, shoot heights, numbers of leaves, and a, b, and total chlorophyll indices. Clonal mate plantlets with satisfactory morphophysiological quality are produced in commercial substrate and subsurface soil (2:1 v/v) under 50 and 80% shading.

A erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil) é espécie arbórea de grande importância econômica e socioambiental para os países da América do Sul, que apresenta diversas dificuldades de propagação utilizando sementes, sendo os estudos relacionados à produção de mudas dessa espécie por propagação vegetativa fundamentais para a obtenção de ervais homogêneos e com alta produtividade foliar. Diante desse contexto, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito das composições de substratos e dos níveis de sombreamento na qualidade morfofisiológica das mudas de erva-mate produzidas por miniestaquia. Miniestacas enraizadas de quatro clones foram cultivadas em substrato comercial, solo de subsolo e vermiculita (2:1:1 v/v/v), substrato comercial e solo de subsolo (2:1 v/v) ou solo de subsolo, esterco bovino e casca de arroz carbonizada (2:1:1 v/v/v). Após 120 dias, as mudas foram aleatoriamente distribuídas em bancadas para avaliar o efeito do sombreamento de 50 e 80%. Independentemente do clone, a composição substrato comercial e solo de subsolo permitiu a produção de mudas com desenvolvimento satisfatório tanto da parte aérea, quanto do sistema radicular aos 120 dias de cultivo. O clone 06SM17 possibilitou a produção de mudas com altas médias de diâmetros de colo, altura da parte aérea, número de folhas, comprimento total, área superficial, volume total de raízes e número de extremidades das raízes. Os níveis de sombreamento não afetaram o diâmetro de colo, a altura da parte aérea, o número de folhas e os índices de clorofila a, b e total. Mudas clonais de erva-mate com satisfatória qualidade morfofisiológica podem ser produzidas em substrato comercial e solo de subsolo (2:1 v/v) em ambiente com 50% ou 80% sombreamento.

Distribution update, conservation status and color in life of the rare Amazonian snake, Eutrachelophis papilio Zaher and Prudente 2019 (Serpentes: Xenodontini)

The rare Amazonian snake Eutrachelophis papilio is known from only five individuals, from four localities, belonging to its type-series, the more recent collected over 10 years ago. Here, we expand its distribution and describe its color in life for the first time. We also provide an estimate of its distribution area using the minimum convex polygon method and identify the values of anthropic pressure within its known distribution range with the Human Footprint Index. The new occurrence is located 291 km from the nearest known locality and its distribution is associated with pristine forests. Considering its rarity, and the absence of demographic and biological data, we suggest that the species should be classified as Data Deficient by IUCN criteria. (AU)

Ceratopogonidae (Diptera) Communities in a Protected Area Threatened by Urbanization.

This study highlights the species diversity of Ceratopogonidae from the Paranaense forest and adjacent grassland in a protected natural area of Argentina, and emphasizes the importance of conserving the last remaining marginal forest area surrounded by a strong urbanization. A total 46 species belonging to 10 genera were recorded from these two habitats. Species diversity was higher in the grassland, while dominance was greater in the forest. Twelve species were abundant, while the rest were scarce or rare. The composition of the ceratopogonid community differs between habitats: 15 species were exclusive to the forest, 4 to the grasslands, and 27 used both habitats indistinctly. Differences between habitats were observed in the abundances of Alluaudomyia schnacki Spinelli, Atrichopogon albinensis Ingram and Macfie, and Forcipomyia rioplatensis Marino and Spinelli. The sex ratio of the most abundant species did not show a definite pattern in relation to the habitats, except for Culicoides caridei (Brèthes), in which females were dominant. Atrichopogon balseiroi Spinelli and Forcipomyia williamsi Marino & Spinelli have only been recorded in Buenos Aires Province and were found exclusively in the forest during this study.

Phytoremediation by Eremanthus crotonoides and Inga striata decay atrazine and clomazone residues in the soil.

The atrazine and clomazone molecules have potential to contaminate environments, especially water resources. Phytoremediation decontamination can prevent or reduce the quantity of these products reaching watercourses. The objective was to evaluate the remedial potential and the physiological sensitivity of Eremanthus crotonoides (DC.) Sch. Bip and Inga striata Benth to atrazine and clomazone in soils contaminated with 0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 times the recommended commercial dose of these herbicides. The photosynthesis, CO2 consumed stomatal conductance and transpiration of E. crotonoides and I. striata, in soils contaminated with atrazine and clomazone, were evaluated. The herbicide residues were detected by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) 30 days after the last herbicide application. The photosynthesis rate and CO2 consumed by E. crotonoides and I. striata were lower in soils contaminated by atrazine and clomazone. Inga striata had lower stomatal conductance and transpiration in soil contaminated with clomazone. Eremanyhus crotonoides and I. striata reduced the residues of these herbicides. The atrazine and clomazone reduced the physiological variables of E. crotonoides and I. striata. These plants can be used to recover areas with residues of these herbicides, acting as filters that will decrease the amount of herbicides that would reach the watercourses.

Temperature and light under the physiological potential of seeds of Handroanthus impetiginosus / Temperatura e luz sob o potencial fisiologico de sementes de Handroanthus impetiginosus

H. impetiginosus belongs to the Bignoniaceae family; it has a great potential for economic exploitation and can be used in landscaping of urban areas, reforestation, recovery of degraded areas, and folk medicine. The experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of light and temperature regimes on the germination and vigor of Handroanthus impetiginosus seeds at the Seed Analysis Laboratory of UFRPE/UAG. The seeds were subjected to light regimes: white, far red, red, and no light at 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, 30°C, 35°C, and 40°C, using a completely randomized experimental design in a factorial scheme (4 × 6), with four repetitions of 25 seeds. The different light regimes did not influence the seed germination of H. impetiginosus. The highest germination percentage (92%) and germination speed index (7.94) were obtained at temperatures 28.2°C and 29.2°C, respectively, both under red light. The longest seedling length was also obtained from the seeds subjected to red light regime at 25°C. The temperatures of 15°C and 40°C inhibited the germination of H. impetiginosus seeds. H. impetiginosus seeds are classified as neutral photoblastics, and constant temperatures of 28.2°C and 29.2°C provided maximum germination.

H. impetiginosus, pertencente à família Bignoniaceae, apresenta grande potencial para exploração econômica, podendo ser utilizado no paisagismo de áreas urbanas, reflorestamentos, recuperação de áreas degradadas e na medicina popular. O experimento foi conduzido no Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da UFRPE/UAG com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito dos regimes de luz e temperatura na germinação e vigor de sementes de Handroanthus impetiginosus. As sementes foram submetidas aos regimes de luz: branca, vermelho distante, vermelho e ausência de luz sob as temperaturas de 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 e 40°C, sendo utilizado o delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial (4x6), com quatro repetições de 25 sementes. Os diferentes regimes de luz não influenciaram na germinação de sementes de H.impetiginosus. A maior porcentagem de germinação (92%) e índice de velocidade de germinação (7,94) foram obtidos nas temperaturas 28,2 e 29,2°C, respectivamente, ambos no regime de luz vermelha. O maior comprimento de plântula também foi obtido de sementes submetidas ao regime de luz vermelha na temperatura de 25ºC. As temperaturas de 15ºC e 40ºC inibiram a germinação das sementes de H. impetiginosus. As sementes de H. impetiginosus são classificadas como fotoblásticas neutras e as temperaturas constantes de 28,2 e 29,2°C proporcionaram máxima germinação.

Distribution update, conservation status and color in life of the rare Amazonian snake, Eutrachelophis papilio Zaher and Prudente 2019 (Serpentes: Xenodontini)

The rare Amazonian snake Eutrachelophis papilio is known from only five individuals, from four localities, belonging to its type-series, the more recent collected over 10 years ago. Here, we expand its distribution and describe its color in life for the first time. We also provide an estimate of its distribution area using the minimum convex polygon method and identify the values of anthropic pressure within its known distribution range with the Human Footprint Index. The new occurrence is located 291 km from the nearest known locality and its distribution is associated with pristine forests. Considering its rarity, and the absence of demographic and biological data, we suggest that the species should be classified as Data Deficient by IUCN criteria.(AU)

A rara serpente amazônica Eutrachelophis papilio é conhecida por apenas cinco indivíduos provenientes de quatro localidades e pertencentes à sua série-tipo, sendo o mais recente coletado há mais de 10 anos. No presente trabalho, expandimos sua distribuição e descrevemos sua cor em vida pela primeira vez. Calculamos sua área de distribuição usando o método de mínimo polígono convexo e identificamos os valores de pressão antrópica dentro de sua área de distribuição através do Human Footprint Index. A nova ocorrência está a 291 km da localidade conhecida mais próxima e toda sua distribuição é associada a florestas bem preservadas. Devido à sua raridade, carências de dados demográficos e biológicos, sugerimos que a espécie seja categorizada como Dados Insuficientes (DD) pelos critérios da UICN.(AU)

Seed vigor of Piptadenia moniliformis Benth. subjected to thermal stress

The objective of this work is to evaluate the influence of accelerated aging test at 41ºC on the germination and seed vigor of Piptadenia moniliformisBenth. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1: seeds were submitted to dormancy overcoming treatments. They were immersed into sulfuric acid for 0 (intact seeds), 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 minutes. Experiment 2: two methods were evaluated for the accelerated aging test at 41ºC, that is, the traditional method and the saturated NaCl solution method with exposure periods of 0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. After each treatment, the seeds were subjected to electrical conductivity and germination tests. Seeds overcame their dormancy when immersed into concentrated sulfuric acid for 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 minutes, but thegermination was faster when immersed for 20 minutes. The different methods for the accelerated aging test, decreased the germination potential and seed vigor of P. moniliformisafter 24 hours of exposure. Regarding the method used, the saturated solution provided, in general, the best results since the seed water content was lower, thus reducing the proliferation of fungi. The electrical conductivity test showed that, by increasing the aging period regardless of the method, there is an increase in seed deterioration, corroborating with germination results, which showed that the correlation was moderate and negative and indicated that the higher the conductivity, the lower the percentage and the germination speed index. The immersion of seeds of P. moniliformisinto concentrated sulfuric acid for 20 minutes provides a fast and increased germination. The methods for accelerated agingat 41ºC, traditional and saturated solution, can be used as vigor tests to evaluate the physiological quality of seeds.

Superação de dormência em sementes de garapa ((Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel)) J. F. MACBR / Overcoming of dormancy in seeds of garapa ((Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel)) J. F. MACBR

A garapa é uma espécie arbórea com ampla dispersão pelo Brasil, sendo bastante utilizada em programas de reflorestamento e na recuperação de áreas degradadas. Sua propagação via sementes apresenta dificuldades devido ao mecanismo da dormência, causada pela impermeabilidade do tegumento. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar métodos para a superação de dormência em sementes de garapa. Os tratamentos incluíram água aquecida (80°C) por 30 segundos; ácido sulfúrico (75 e 98%) por 1,0; 3,0; 5,0; 7,0 e 9,0 minutos; calor seco (40°C) por 72 e 96 horas; calor úmido (60°C) por 24 e 48 horas; hipoclorito de sódio (10%) por 5,0; 7,5; 10,0; 12,5 e 15,0 horas e testemunha. A imersão em água aquecida a 80°C por 30 segundos provocou a morte das sementes, enquanto a escarificação com ácido sulfúrico, independente da concentração e do tempo de exposição, foi eficiente para a superação da dormência. Os tratamentos com calor seco, calor úmido e hipoclorito de sódio superaram parcialmente a impermeabilidade do tegumento das sementes de garapa.(AU)

The garapa is a tree species with wide dispersal by Brazil, being widely used in reforestation programs and restoration of degraded areas. Propagation by seeds presents difficulties due to the mechanism of dormancy caused by the impermeability of the integument. The objective of this study was to evaluate methods for overcoming seed dormancy garapa. The treatments included hot water (80°C) for 30 seconds; sulfuric acid (75 and 98%) for 1,3,5,7 and 9 minutes, dry heat (40°C) for 72 to 96 hours, moist heat (60°C) for 24 and 48 hours; sodium hypochlorite (10%) for 5,0; 7,5; 10,0; 12,5 and 15,0 hours and witness. Immersion in water at 80 ºC for 30 seconds caused the death of the seeds, while with sulfuric acid, independent of concentration and exposure time, was efficient to break dormancy. Treatment with dry heat, wet heat and sodium hypochlorite partially overcome the impermeability of the seeds coat of garapa.(AU)

Crescimento de Erythrina velutina willd. submetida a estresse salino e aplicação de ácido salicílico / Growth of Erythrina velutina willd. submitted to salt stress and application of salicylic acid

Erythrina velutina é uma espécie endêmica da região Nordeste do Brasil, conhecida por exibir propriedades farmacológicas e potencial madeireiro. Entretanto, seu crescimento pode ser comprometido por fatores abióticos como escassez hídrica e excesso de sais. A utilização de reguladores de crescimento como o ácido salicílico está entre os métodos usados para mitigar os efeitos negativos de estresse nos vegetais. Com isso, objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento de mudas de Erythrina velutina submetida ao estresse salino e aplicação de ácido salicílico. O delineamento utilizado foi blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial incompleto 5x5, gerados a partir da matriz Composto Central de Box com cinco níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (CEa= 0,5; 1,74; 4,75; 7,76 e 9,0 dS m-1) e cinco doses de ácido salicílico (AS= 0,0; 0,29; 1,0; 1,71 e 2,0 mM L-1), com quatro repetições. Foram avaliadas a altura da planta, número de folhas, diâmetro do caule, taxa de crescimento relativo e absoluto da altura e diâmetro do caule, massa seca de raiz, do caule, da parte aérea e total e o índice da qualidade de Dickson. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F, nos casos de significância foi realizada análise de egressão polinomial. A salinidade promove sérios danos ao crescimento das plantas de Erythrina velutina, sendo mais acentuado nos níveis crescentes de condutividade elétrica. A aplicação de ácido salicílico nas concentrações utilizadas não atenua os efeitos da salinidade.(AU)

Erythrina velutina is an endemic species of the Northeast region of Brazil, known for displaying pharmacological properties and potential timber. However, its growth may be compromised by abiotic factors such as water scarcity and excess salts. The use of growth regulators such as salicylic acid is among the methods used to mitigate the negative effects of stress on vegetables. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of Erythrina velutina seedlings submitted to saline stress and salicylic acid application. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with a 5 x 5 incomplete factorial scheme, generated from the Central Composite Box matrix with five levels of electrical conductivity of the irrigation water (ECw= 0.5, 1.74, 4.75, 7,76 and 9.0 dS m-1) four doses of salicylic acid (SA= 0.0, 0.29, 1.0, 1.71 and 2.0 mM L-1), with four replicates. The following evaluated plant height, leaf number, stem diameter, relative and absolute growth rate of height and stem diameter, root dry matter, stem, shoot and total leaf weight and Dickson quality index. Data were submitted to analysis of variance by the F test, in cases of significance was performed polynomial regression analysis. The salinity promotes serious damage to the growth of Erythrina velutina plants, being more pronounced in increasing levels of electrical conductivity. The application of salicylic acid at the concentrations used does not attenuate the effects of salinity.(AU)

Superação de dormência em sementes de garapa ((Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel)) J. F. MACBR / Overcoming of dormancy in seeds of garapa ((Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel)) J. F. MACBR

A garapa é uma espécie arbórea com ampla dispersão pelo Brasil, sendo bastante utilizada em programas de reflorestamento e na recuperação de áreas degradadas. Sua propagação via sementes apresenta dificuldades devido ao mecanismo da dormência, causada pela impermeabilidade do tegumento. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar métodos para a superação de dormência em sementes de garapa. Os tratamentos incluíram água aquecida (80°C) por 30 segundos; ácido sulfúrico (75 e 98%) por 1,0; 3,0; 5,0; 7,0 e 9,0 minutos; calor seco (40°C) por 72 e 96 horas; calor úmido (60°C) por 24 e 48 horas; hipoclorito de sódio (10%) por 5,0; 7,5; 10,0; 12,5 e 15,0 horas e testemunha. A imersão em água aquecida a 80°C por 30 segundos provocou a morte das sementes, enquanto a escarificação com ácido sulfúrico, independente da concentração e do tempo de exposição, foi eficiente para a superação da dormência. Os tratamentos com calor seco, calor úmido e hipoclorito de sódio superaram parcialmente a impermeabilidade do tegumento das sementes de garapa.

The garapa is a tree species with wide dispersal by Brazil, being widely used in reforestation programs and restoration of degraded areas. Propagation by seeds presents difficulties due to the mechanism of dormancy caused by the impermeability of the integument. The objective of this study was to evaluate methods for overcoming seed dormancy garapa. The treatments included hot water (80°C) for 30 seconds; sulfuric acid (75 and 98%) for 1,3,5,7 and 9 minutes, dry heat (40°C) for 72 to 96 hours, moist heat (60°C) for 24 and 48 hours; sodium hypochlorite (10%) for 5,0; 7,5; 10,0; 12,5 and 15,0 hours and witness. Immersion in water at 80 ºC for 30 seconds caused the death of the seeds, while with sulfuric acid, independent of concentration and exposure time, was efficient to break dormancy. Treatment with dry heat, wet heat and sodium hypochlorite partially overcome the impermeability of the seeds coat of garapa.

Crescimento de Erythrina velutina willd. submetida a estresse salino e aplicação de ácido salicílico / Growth of Erythrina velutina willd. submitted to salt stress and application of salicylic acid

Erythrina velutina é uma espécie endêmica da região Nordeste do Brasil, conhecida por exibir propriedades farmacológicas e potencial madeireiro. Entretanto, seu crescimento pode ser comprometido por fatores abióticos como escassez hídrica e excesso de sais. A utilização de reguladores de crescimento como o ácido salicílico está entre os métodos usados para mitigar os efeitos negativos de estresse nos vegetais. Com isso, objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento de mudas de Erythrina velutina submetida ao estresse salino e aplicação de ácido salicílico. O delineamento utilizado foi blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial incompleto 5x5, gerados a partir da matriz Composto Central de Box com cinco níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (CEa= 0,5; 1,74; 4,75; 7,76 e 9,0 dS m-1) e cinco doses de ácido salicílico (AS= 0,0; 0,29; 1,0; 1,71 e 2,0 mM L-1), com quatro repetições. Foram avaliadas a altura da planta, número de folhas, diâmetro do caule, taxa de crescimento relativo e absoluto da altura e diâmetro do caule, massa seca de raiz, do caule, da parte aérea e total e o índice da qualidade de Dickson. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F, nos casos de significância foi realizada análise de egressão polinomial. A salinidade promove sérios danos ao crescimento das plantas de Erythrina velutina, sendo mais acentuado nos níveis crescentes de condutividade elétrica. A aplicação de ácido salicílico nas concentrações utilizadas não atenua os efeitos da salinidade.

Erythrina velutina is an endemic species of the Northeast region of Brazil, known for displaying pharmacological properties and potential timber. However, its growth may be compromised by abiotic factors such as water scarcity and excess salts. The use of growth regulators such as salicylic acid is among the methods used to mitigate the negative effects of stress on vegetables. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of Erythrina velutina seedlings submitted to saline stress and salicylic acid application. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with a 5 x 5 incomplete factorial scheme, generated from the Central Composite Box matrix with five levels of electrical conductivity of the irrigation water (ECw= 0.5, 1.74, 4.75, 7,76 and 9.0 dS m-1) four doses of salicylic acid (SA= 0.0, 0.29, 1.0, 1.71 and 2.0 mM L-1), with four replicates. The following evaluated plant height, leaf number, stem diameter, relative and absolute growth rate of height and stem diameter, root dry matter, stem, shoot and total leaf weight and Dickson quality index. Data were submitted to analysis of variance by the F test, in cases of significance was performed polynomial regression analysis. The salinity promotes serious damage to the growth of Erythrina velutina plants, being more pronounced in increasing levels of electrical conductivity. The application of salicylic acid at the concentrations used does not attenuate the effects of salinity.

Epiedaphic Ground Beetle (Carabidae) Diversity in Ecosystems Transformed by Plantations of Eucalyptus pellita in the Orinoco Region of Colombia.

Patterns of land use are changing dramatically in the Orinoco region of Colombia, including extensive commercial forestation of Pinus caribaea, Acacia mangium, and Eucalyptus pellita that are replacing savannas, with unknown consequences for biodiversity. We studied the effects of E. pellita plantations on the diversity of epiedaphic carabid beetles (Carabidae) sampled with pitfall traps at El Vita (Vichada) and Villanueva (Casanare). Furthermore, we assessed stand structure data (basal area, and canopy cover), and soil physical and chemical properties to explain differences in ground beetle composition using redundancy analysis (RDA). We compared diversity and species turnover using Hill numbers and Bray-Curtis dissimilarity, respectively. Low differences in richness were observed between savannas and plantations (at El Vita) and between pastures and plantations (at Villanueva). In general, carabid richness was significantly (not overlap in 95% confidence intervals) higher during the rainy season, and in young plantations than in other habitats. Variation in carabid species composition was mainly explained by a gradient of volumetric humidity, number of trees, basal area at El Vita and pH, nitrogen content of the soil, number of trees, soil clay content, and area of exposed ground at Villanueva. Thirteen carabid (which eight are commons in natural forests) species were identified as indicators of 3- and 14-year-old E. pellita plantations and pastures. Results suggest a strong response of ground beetles (Carabidae) to changes in land use, seasonality, and plantation age. Further research is needed to better understand how landscape heterogeneity, and distance to contiguous of natural habitats, influences biodiversity.