Resumen El propósito de este estudio fue identificar el tamaño de muestra ideal que representa a una familia en su potencial, identificar familias superiores y, en paralelo, determinar qué disposición espacial puede tener una mayor precisión en cuanto a la selección de nuevas variedades de caña de azúcar. Para tal fin, se evaluaron cinco familias de hermanos completos, cada una con 360 individuos, en diseño de bloques al azar, con tres repeticiones y tres distancias diferentes entre las plantas en una misma hilera (50 cm, 75 cm y 100 cm). Se mantuvieron 150 cm entre hileras. Para determinar el tamaño ideal de la muestra, así como la mejor distancia para la evaluación, se adoptó el método bootstrap. Se observó que distancias de 100 cm resultaron en el mejor valor promedio de números de tallo, diámetro del tallo y peso estimado de los tallos en las heces. La separación de 75 cm entre las plantas permitió un mejor poder de discriminación entre las familias para todos los caracteres evaluados. Con 75 cm también fue posible identificar familias superiores con una muestra de 30 plantas en cada parcela y 3 repeticiones en el ensayo.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the ideal sample size to represent the potential of a sugarcane family for identification of superior families, and, at the same time, determine which spatial arrangement may provide better phenotypic expression of the progeny of the sugarcane families tested. Thus, five full-sib families, each with 360 individuals, were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The plants were placed in three different spatial arrangements in the row: 50 cm, 75 cm, and 100 cm between plants; with 150 cm between the rows. The bootstrap method was adopted to determine the ideal sample size, as well as the best spacing for evaluation. The 100-cm spacing provided the best mean values for number of stalks, mean stalk diameter, and estimated weight of stalks in the stool. The 75-cm spacing between plants within the row allowed better discrimi nation among the families for all the traits evaluated. At the 75-cm plant spacing, it was also possible to identify superior families with a sample of 30 plants from each plot and 3 reps in the trial.

MacLeish in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais State, Brazil). Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) MacLeish is a native species, economically appreciated due to its wood and the extraction of essential oil, whose active ingredient is alphabisabolol, but studies on genetic improvement of this species are still scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate survival, genetic variability and estimate genetic parameters in E. erythropappus progenies in the field at 15, 22 and 30 months of age. The experiment was set up at Fazenda Guapiara, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais State, where seedlings of 15 progenies were planted in a randomized block design with five replications and six plants per plot. Plant height evaluations were performed and genetic studies were carried out in the SELEGEN software using the REML/BLUP method. At 30 months, the percentage of seedling survival was evaluated. Significant differences were observed between progenies, and the highest estimates of h²mp (0.48) and Acprog (0.69) were found at 30 months. Therefore, even in the juvenile stage, it was possible to identify genetic variability and analyze its expression over time, which makes it possible to continue studies of genetic improvement of the species.

MacLeish em Aiuruoca, MG, Brasil). Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) MacLeish é uma espécie nativa, apreciada economicamente devido a sua madeira e à extração de óleo essencial, cujo princípio ativo é o alfabisabolol, porém os estudos em melhoramento genético dessa espécie ainda são escassos. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a sobrevivência e estimar parâmetros genéticos em progênies de E. erythropappus em campo aos 15, 22 e 30 meses de idade. O experimento foi instalado na Fazenda Guapiara, em Aiuruoca, MG, onde foram plantadas mudas de 15 progênies em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com cinco repetições e seis plantas por parcela. Foram realizadas avaliações da altura das plantas e procederam-se aos estudos genéticos no software SELEGEN por meio do método REML/BLUP. Aos 30 meses, foi avaliado o percentual de sobrevivência das mudas. Verificou-se diferenças significativas entre as progênies, e as maiores estimativas de h²mp (0,48) e de Acprog (0,69) foram encontradas aos 30 meses. Portanto, mesmo em estágio juvenil, foi possível identificar variabilidade genética e analisar a sua expressão ao longo do tempo, o que possibilita dar continuidade aos estudos visando o melhoramento genético da espécie.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi propor modelos baseados na avaliação de colheita de pencas de frutos específicas para estimar a produtividade de parcelas de experimentos com híbridos de tomate de mesa. Foram realizados três experimentos, em 2016 e 2017, na Estação Experimental da Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos, Holambra-SP. Os experimentos foram implantados no delineamento em blocos casualizados com 12 genótipos (experimentos 1 e 3) e 13 genótipos (experimento 2), com quatro repetições e parcela de dez plantas. O ajuste de modelos de regressão linear múltipla (método stepwise) foi realizado com base no experimento 1 (validação cruzada), no qual os melhores modelos (maior R² ajustado) foram selecionados e posteriormente testados com os dados dos experimentos 2 e 3, para cada uma das variáveis-resposta: peso comercial dos frutos tipo AAA (MWAAA), AA (MWAA), A (MWA), AA+AAA (MW23A) e peso médio de frutos comerciais (MFW), por meio do parâmetro erro absoluto percentual médio (MAPE). Os modelos com quatro pencas (2, 3, 6 e 9) apresentaram melhor balanço entre capacidade preditiva e número de pencas a serem colhidas. As variáveis MWAA, MW23A e MFW apresentaram estimativas confiáveis, uma vez que MAPE foi em torno de 5%. O modelo de regressão linear múltipla pode ser usado para estimativa de produtividade de parcelas o que, em última instância, contribui para a redução dos custos para condução de experimentos com híbridos de tomate de mesa.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to propose models based on the harvest of specific fruit clusters to estimate the plot yield of trials containing fresh market tomato hybrids. Three experiments were conducted at the Experimental Station of Syngenta Crop Protection in the municipality of Holambra, state of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2016 and 2017. The experimental design was randomized complete blocks with 12 genotypes (experiments 1 and 3) and 13 genotypes (experiment 2), with 4 replicates and 10 plants per plot. Multiple linear regression models were fitted (stepwise method) with experiment 1 data (cross-validation), the best models were selected (higher adjusted R²) and then tested with experiments 2 and 3 data by mean of absolute percentage error (MAPE), for the traits mean weight of marketable fruit per plant A (MWA), AA (MWAA), AAA (MWAAA), AA and AAA (MW23A), and the ratio between the market weight and the number of marketable fruits (MFW). The models with four fruit clusters (2, 3, 6 and 9) showed the best balance between prediction capacity and the number of fruit clusters to harvest. The traits MWAA, MW23A and MFW generated reliable predictions, with MAPE approximately 5%. The multiple linear regression can be used to estimate the plot yield what, in the last instance, contributes to the reduction of the costs to conduct fresh market tomato hybrids

Abstract Brazilian potato production is based on cultivars originating from the USA and Europe; however, these cultivars were developed under different environmental conditions than those found in Brazil. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adaptability and stability of 18 potato clones (MLG), developed by the Universidade Federal de Lavras, and four cultivars in six environments in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The following traits were evaluated: marketable tuber yield (MTY), specific gravity (SG), and tuber appearance (TA). Clones, environments, and the genotype × environment interaction had significant effects on all traits. The GGE-biplot explained 71.78, 98.13, and 62.86 % of the sum of squares from the G+G×E for MTY, SG, and TA, respectively. Three MLG clones had higher adaptability and stability, as well as better performance, than the cultivars, making them good candidates for release as cultivars.

RESUMO (Caracterização genética no crescimento inicial de progênies de Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) MacLeish em Aiuruoca, MG, Brasil). Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) MacLeish é uma espécie nativa, apreciada economicamente devido a sua madeira e à extração de óleo essencial, cujo princípio ativo é o alfabisabolol, porém os estudos em melhoramento genético dessa espécie ainda são escassos. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a sobrevivência e estimar parâmetros genéticos em progênies de E. erythropappus em campo aos 15, 22 e 30 meses de idade. O experimento foi instalado na Fazenda Guapiara, em Aiuruoca, MG, onde foram plantadas mudas de 15 progênies em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com cinco repetições e seis plantas por parcela. Foram realizadas avaliações da altura das plantas e procederam-se aos estudos genéticos no software SELEGEN por meio do método REML/BLUP. Aos 30 meses, foi avaliado o percentual de sobrevivência das mudas. Verificou-se diferenças significativas entre as progênies, e as maiores estimativas de h2mp (0,48) e de Acprog (0,69) foram encontradas aos 30 meses. Portanto, mesmo em estágio juvenil, foi possível identificar variabilidade genética e analisar a sua expressão ao longo do tempo, o que possibilita dar continuidade aos estudos visando o melhoramento genético da espécie.

ABSTRACT Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) MacLeish is a native species, economically appreciated due to its wood and the extraction of essential oil, whose active ingredient is alphabisabolol, but studies on genetic improvement of this species are still scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate survival, genetic variability and estimate genetic parameters in E. erythropappus progenies in the field at 15, 22 and 30 months of age. The experiment was set up at Fazenda Guapiara, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais State, where seedlings of 15 progenies were planted in a randomized block design with five replications and six plants per plot. Plant height evaluations were performed and genetic studies were carried out in the SELEGEN software using the REML/BLUP method. At 30 months, the percentage of seedling survival was evaluated. Significant differences were observed between progenies, and the highest estimates of h2mp (0.48) and Acprog (0.69) were found at 30 months. Therefore, even in the juvenile stage, it was possible to identify genetic variability and analyze its expression over time, which makes it possible to continue studies of genetic improvement of the species.

RESUMO Introdução: O uso de alinhadores ortodônticos tem aumentado na Odontologia. Porém, para a realização de movimentos complexos, como a extrusão, é necessário usar attachments para se obter as forças desejadas. Apesar disso, há poucos estudos que tenham avaliado o desempenho biomecânico dos alinhadores e de seus attachments. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar nos três eixos (X, Y e Z) as forças geradas por três diferentes designs de attachments para extrusão de um incisivo central superior usando alinhadores ortodônticos. Métodos: Foram confeccionados três modelos superiores prototipados, cada um com um tipo de attachmentinserido no incisivo central. Três alinhadores foram fabricados para cada um dos três designs de attachment, com ativação de 0,33 mm na direção da extrusão. Foi, então, utilizado um equipamento de análise para mensurar, nos três eixos, as forças aplicadas por cada alinhador/attachment. Os dados foram submetidos à ANOVA de fator único e ao teste de Tukey (α?#8197;= 0,05). Resultados: Todos os designs de attachments utilizados foram capazes de exercer satisfatoriamente o movimento de extrusão. Entretanto, a intensidade das forças foi diferente nos três designs (attachment 1 = 2,5 N; attachment 2 = 2,2 N e attachment 3= 1,1 N). Além disso, dois dos três designs (attachments 1 e 2) exerceram forças significativas nos eixos X (mesiodistal) e Y (vestibulopalatino). Conclusões: o design do attachment 3 apresentou a melhor distribuição de forças para o movimento de extrusão, sendo o mais próximo de forças nulas nos eixos X e Y e força de baixa intensidade no eixo Z.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Orthodontic aligners use have increased in dentistry. The resolution of complex movements such as extrusion demands the use of attachments to reach the aimed force, but just a few studies have been developed to evaluate the biomechanical performance of the aligners and their accessories. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate on the three axes (X, Y and Z) the forces generated by three different attachment designs for the extrusion of the maxillary central incisor using esthetic orthodontic aligners. Methods: Three prototypes of maxillary models were developed, each one with a specific attachment inserted in the central incisor. Three aligners were manufactured for each of the three attachment designs, with 0.33-mm activation in the direction of the extrusion. An analytical device was used to evaluate the forces applied to the three axes by each aligner/attachment. The data were assessed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (α = 0.05). Results: All of the studied attachment designs could satisfactorily perform the extrusion movement. However, force intensities were different in the three designs (design 1 = 2.5 N; design 2 = 2.2 N, and design 3 = 1.1 N). Furthermore, two of the three attachment designs (designs 1 and 2) eventually exerted significant forces on the X (mesiodistal) and Y (buccopalatal) axes. Conclusion: The attachment design 3 presents the best distribution of forces for extrusion movement, generating almost null forces on X and Y axes, and lower intensity of force on the Z axis.

ABSTRACT Biomass sorghum is an alternative feedstock to cogenerate energy and produce second-generation ethanol. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Genotype by Environment Interaction (GEI) in biomass sorghum and to identify the hybrids that associate high adaptability and stability using the Toler nonlinear regression, the Genotypes plus Genotype by Environment (GGE) biplot, and the Annicchiarico recommendation index. Thirty-three experimental photoperiod-sensitive single-cross hybrids and three checks were evaluated in relation to the traits: flowering time, plant height, moisture content, green mass yield, and dry mass yield. It was observed that the effects of hybrids, environment, and GEI were expressive. The GEI was predominantly complex for the traits related to the biomass yield. The Toler, GGE biplot and Annicchiarico methods show complementarity. The experimental hybrids 1, 8, 22, 31 and 33 are promising because of associating stability and lower recommendation risk. The hybrids 1 and 8 present broad adaptability, while the hybrids 22, 31 and 33 exhibit specific adaptability to high quality environments.

ABSTRACT The non-structural carbon reserves in the various organs of trees are associated with their growth and the mechanism of resilience when exposed to environmental stresses, especially the water deficit. The goal of this study was to develop multivariate models to estimate the amount of non-structural carbohydrates (starch, sucrose, reducing sugars, total sugars and total non-structural carbohydrates) based on near infrared (NIR) spectra measured in solid wood and material reduced to powder. Partial least squares regression was used to associate the amount of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) obtained by conventional laboratory analysis with NIR spectral signatures. The best predictive models were obtained from the wood reduced to powder. Validity for the NSC prediction in an external set of data presented the following statistics: reducing sugars with R²=0.90 and root mean square error (RMSE) of 2.54% dry matter, total sugars (R²=0.88, RMSE=2.76%), total NSC (R²=0.90, RMSE=2.58%), sucrose (R²=0.82, RMSE=0.06%) and starch (R²=0.80, RMSE=1.03%). The ability of models to estimate the NSC concentration in the growth rings and under divergent environmental conditions demonstrates the potential of the NIR tool to study the physiological responses of plants to different environmental stresses.

ABSTRACT. In most cases, in genetic breeding of Arabica coffee, plot size is defined in an empirical manner. It is often based only on the experience of the breeders and the availability of resources, potentially leading to a reduction in precision. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the size of the experimental plot for evaluation of coffee yield. We evaluated two experiments for validation of cultivars with 12 treatments set up in a randomized complete block design with three replicates and plots composed of 50 plants. Each plant was considered as a basic unit. Estimates of ideal plot size were made by maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation, linear-plateau segmented model and by the resampling methods. We discussed the variations in the parameter estimates for different plot sizes. Divergence was seen among the plot sizes estimated by the different methodologies. Increasing the number of plants per plot led to a higher experimental precision to the point that the increase was no longer significant. The plot size recommended for evaluating coffee production is from seven to 19 plants.

Resumo Fundamentos: A mediastinite é uma infecção grave pós-esternotomia mediana com prognóstico ruim, mesmo com diagnóstico e tratamento precoces. Objetivos: Avaliar o perfil dos pacientes submetidos à esternotomia, identificar fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento da mediastinite e avaliar o diagnóstico bacteriológico dos pacientes com esta infecção. Métodos: Estudo caso-controle realizado em um hospital de Belo Horizonte (MG) com pacientes submetidos à esternotomia mediana entre janeiro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016. A amostra foi de 65 pacientes, sendo 13 casos e 52 controles (1:4). Na análise estatística, foram adotados os testes t de Student, Mann-Whitney e exato de Fisher, além de regressão logística, ao nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Houve predominância do sexo masculino (63,1%), e a idade média foi 58,8 ±10,3 anos. A evolução a óbito ocorreu em 9,2% dos pacientes e em 23,1% dos que apresentaram mediastinite. A cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio foi realizada em 75,4% dos casos. Predominância do sexo masculino, maior tempo de internação, febre pós-cirúrgica, óbitos e maior número de fatores de risco foram características mais observadas nos pacientes que desenvolveram mediastinite. O microrganismo mais encontrado em pacientes com infecção mediastinal foi Staphylococcus aureus (30,7%), além de elevada ocorrência de bactérias Gram-negativas (46,2%). Conclusão: Esforços devem ser concentrados para o controle dos fatores de risco antes do procedimento, além do aprimoramento de medidas que possam diminuir ou eliminar o surgimento da mediastinite, visando à prevenção e ao melhor controle de infecções.

Abstract Background: Mediastinitis is a severe post-median sternotomy infection with poor prognosis, even with early diagnosis and treatment. Objectives: To evaluate the profile of patients submitted to sternotomy, identify the risk factors for the development of mediastinitis and evaluate the bacteriological diagnosis of patients with this infection. Methods: Case-control study carried out in a large hospital in Belo Horizonte (MG, Brazil) in patients submitted to median sternotomy, from January 2015 to January 2018. The sample consisted of 65 patients, of which 13 were cases and 52, controls (1:4). For the statistical analysis, Student’s t test, Mann-Whitney test and Fisher exact test were used, in addition to logistic regression, with a level of significance of 5%. Results: There was a predominance of males (63.1%), and the mean age was 58.8 ± 10.3 years. Evolution to death occurred in 9.2% of the patients and in 23.1% of those with mediastinitis. Myocardial revascularization was performed in 75.4% of the cases. Predominance of male gender, longer hospitalization time, post-surgical fever and death, and a greater number of risk factors were more frequent characteristics in patients who developed mediastinitis. The most common microorganism found in patients with mediastinal infection was Staphylococcus aureus (30.7%), in addition to a high occurrence of Gram-negative bacteria (46,2%). Conclusion: The results are in accordance with the literature. Efforts should be focused on the control of risk factors prior to the procedure, in addition to improving measures that can decrease or eliminate the onset of mediastinitis, aiming at infection prevention and control.

Abstract: Bulk-fill composites are claimed to be restorative materials used in deep preparations and effectively photoactivated in layers up to 4 mm. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the degree of conversion, post-gel volumetric shrinkage, and cytotoxicity of six bulk-fill and two conventional composites. Degree of conversion was determined by FTIR spectroscopy; post-gel volumetric shrinkage was determined using the strain gauge method; and cytotoxicity in human fibroblasts was evaluated indirectly by the MTT assay. Data were subjected to one-way ANOVA/Tukey's test (α = 0.05). All materials, including bulk-fill and conventional composites, were classified as non-toxic, with cell viability higher than 70%. Bulk-fill composites exhibited volumetric shrinkage similar to or lower (1.4 to 0.4%) than that of conventional composites (1.7–2.1%). However, only four of the bulk-fill composites were able to sustain a homogeneous conversion at the 4-mm depth. Despite their non-toxicity and shrinkage similar to that of conventional materials, not all commercial bulk-fill materials were able to maintain a conversion as high as 80% of the superficial layer, at the 4-mm depth, indicating some failure in the bulk-fill design of some commercial brands. Therefore, the use of bulk-fill materials in dental practice is advantageous, but special attention should be given to the selection and correct use of the materials.

Abstract The development of a biodegradable material with antimicrobial properties for local applications is required in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to produce blends of poly-L-lactide acid (PLLA) synthetic polymer associated with several antimicrobials, as an alternative in the prevention and treatment of infections, as well as to evaluate its cytotoxicity, release of antimicrobials and inhibit bacteria growth. Blends of PLLA added with 20% Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, Clindamycin or Azithromicyn were used to produce Films (F) or Meshs (M) by casting and electrospinning methods, respectively. Standardized discs of the films and meshs were stored in buffer solutions (pH 5 or 7.4) and aliquots were analyzed by high performance chromatography (HPLC) during 168 hours. Cytotoxicity on human gingival fibroblasts was tested after 24, 48 and 72h by MTT reaction. The antimicrobial capacity was determined against P. gingivalis and S. pyogenes. The specimens were weighed after 3 and 6 months of storage for degradation analysis. SEM was performed to control interfaces and degradation. Antimicrobials presented a continuous and exponential drug release. Analysis showed that both M and F were able to inhibit S. pyogenes and P. gingivalis growth, indicating the release of active antimicrobial agents. The products were not toxic to the fibroblasts. Amoxicillin-film showed more degradation than PLLA at both pHs (p < 0.05), whereas Azithromycin-meshes were more degraded than PLLA at pH 7.4 (p < 0.05). PLLA association with antimicrobials is biocompatible and may represent a potential tool for the local delivery of antimicrobials.

RESUMO No presente trabalho objetivou-se avaliar o comportamento da soja submetida a manejos de irrigação com déficit hídrico controlado em diferentes fases fenológicas, na cultura da soja. A pesquisa foi conduzida no período de junho a outubro de 2014 em uma área experimental da UFT em Palmas, TO. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso em esquema de parcelas subdivididas. As parcelas foram constituídas por lâminas de irrigação que induziram as plantas a déficit hídrico no período vegetativo, reprodutivo e durante todo o ciclo tendo, como referência evapotranspiração potencial da cultura (ETpc) com quatro repetições. As subparcelas corresponderam a duas cultivares de soja: M9144RR e TMG1288RR. As variáveis avaliadas foram: dias para florescimento, dias para maturação, altura da planta, altura da primeira vagem, número de vagens por planta, diâmetro do caule, área foliar e produtividade. O manejo da irrigação com déficit hídrico moderado, 50% da ETpc, no período vegetativo promoveu as melhores características agronômicas além de contribuir para o aumento da produtividade das cultivares de soja avaliadas com destaque para a cultivar M9144RR.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the behavior of soybean plants subjected to irrigation management with controlled water deficits in different phenological stages. The research was conducted in an experimental area of the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), in Palmas-TO, Brazil. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replicates, and treatments arranged in a split-plot scheme. The plots consisted of irrigation levels that induced plants to water deficit in the vegetative stage, reproductive stage and throughout the entire cycle, based on potential crop evapotranspiration (ETpc). The subplots corresponded to two soybean cultivars (M9144RR and TMG1288RR). The following agronomic variables were evaluated: days until flowering, days until maturation, plant height, first pod height, number of pods per plant, stem diameter, leaf area and yield. Irrigation management with moderate water deficit, 50% of ETpc, in the vegetative stage, promoted the best agronomic characteristics and contributed to increase the yield of the evaluated soybean cultivars, especially M9144RR.

Este trabalho foi realizado com objetivo de: i) comparar o índice de seleção somatório Z das variáveis padronizadas em relação ao clássico (SMITH, 1936; HAZEL, 1943) e soma de postos (MULAMBA e MOCK, 1978), por meio de caracteres de crescimento e tecnológicos da madeira e ii) verificar a interação progênies x ambientes na seleção simultânea de vários caracteres, com base no somatório Z das variáveis padronizadas. Para isto, foi utilizado um teste de progênies de irmãos completos de Eucalyptus urophylla e Eucalyptus grandis avaliado em dois ambientes no município de Ipaba - MG. Aos três anos de idade, foram avaliadas as seguintes características: incremento médio anual de madeira, densidade básica da madeira, rendimento depurado de celulose e álcali efetivo. Houve boa concordância na seleção de progênies pelos índices. Assim, o emprego do somatório Z das variáveis padronizadas é uma boa opção na seleção simultânea de vários caracteres no setor florestal, pela facilidade de aplicação e, sobretudo, de interpretação dos resultados. O referido índice se mostrou eficiente no estudo da interação genótipos x ambientes.

The aim of this study was i) to compare the results obtained with the Z index (sum of standardized variables) in relation to the classical (Smith, 1936; HAZEL, 1943) and rank sum indexes (Mulamba and MOCK, 1978) by means of the growth and wood technology traits and ii) to verify the progeny x environment interaction in simultaneous multiple trait selection, based on the Z index. Thus, we used a full sib progeny test of Eucalyptus urophylla and Eucalyptus grandis evaluated in two locations in the municipality of Ipaba, Minas Gerais state. At three years of age, the following traits were evaluated: average yearly increase of wood, wood density, refined pulp yield and effective alkali. There was good agreement in the progeny selection by the indexes. Thus, use of the Z index of standardized variables is a good option in simultaneous selection of multiple traits in the forestry sector through its ease of application and, above all, interpretation of results. The mentioned index revealed efficient in the study of the genotypes x environments interaction.