Abstract Peanuts are an important legume for the Northeastern Brazilian market, but their production in this region is low. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of biofertilizer doses on peanut nodulation and production components, to define the best dose and genotype. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized block design (DBC) in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, with three replications. The treatments consisted of two evaluation factors: 1) Fertilization via different doses of organic fertilizer applied to the substrate (D1 = 0mL; D2 = 500mL; and D3 = 1000mL); and 2) Peanut genotypes (BR-1, UNI43 and UNI08). The following traits were assessed: number of nodules per plant (NNP), number of mature pods (NVM), pod mass per plant (MVP), seed mass per plant (MSP) and root length (CR). Peanut production is affected by fertilization via bovine biofertilizer, mainly for the components NVM, MVP and MSP. Besides, nodulation is a likely conditioner. The 1000mL dose proved to be the best treatment for the traits analyzed, and UNI08 accession, the most responsive material.

Abstract Over the last three years, Brazil has been ranked among the three largest producers of papaya. This study aimed to evaluate the acceptance and commercial standard of papaya fruits according to their sensory traits and provide information about the organoleptic and qualitative aspects of the fruit. Ten papaya genotypes grown in Linhares-ES were investigated, arranged in a randomized block design with four replications. Ten fruits from each genotype were randomly collected from each replication, which totaled 40 fruits per genotype. The fruit harvest was performed at stage 1 of maturation. The following genotypes were assessed: hybrids UC13, UC14, UC15 and UC16, from the ‘Solo’ group; hybrids UC03, UC10 and UC12, from the ‘Formosa’ group; and ‘Golden’, ‘Calimosa’ and ‘Tainung 01’, which were used as controls. The sensory evaluation of the genotypes was carried out in full balanced design by 50 evaluators. When submitted to sensory analysis, the hybrids showed high performance compared to the controls of each group. Traits such as aroma, flavor and overall impression were crucial in the selection carried out by the appraisers of the hybrids assessed. The hybrids UC10, UC12, UC14 and UC16 were the most accepted and preferred, respectively, in purchase intention.

As inter-relações entre descritores bioquímicos e agronômicos foram investigadas em genótipos de amendoim visando identificar indicadores de seleção para tolerância a pragas de grãos armazenados, com base na capacidade inibitória para tripsina e quimotripsina. Dez genótipos foram cultivados em campo, em 2011/2012, e suas sementes utilizadas para os ensaios bioquímicos. Quatro descritores agronômicos foram utilizados para compor as análises de correlação. Sete genótipos revelaram alta capacidade inibitória para tripsina, com mais de 80% de inibição; contudo, para quimotripsina, observou-se baixa inibição em todos os genótipos, variando entre 4 e 12%. Nas análises de correlação não foram observadas inter-relações significativas entre os inibidores e as demais variáveis, com exceção de inibidor de tripsina x proteínas nas folhas, que revelou correlação negativa de alta magnitude indicando que alto teor de proteínas nas folhas pode reduzir o nível de inibidor de tripsina nas sementes. Este descritor poderia ser utilizado como indicador de seleção para tolerância a pragas de grãos armazenados, com o benefício de não destruir a semente.

The interrelations between biochemical and agronomic descriptors were investigated in peanut genotypes in order to identify selection indicators for tolerance to stored grain pests, based on the inhibitory capacity for trypsin and chymotrypsin. Ten genotypes were grown in field, in 2011/2012, and their seeds were further used for biochemical assays. Four agronomic traits were used in order to compose the correlation analysis. Seven genotypes showed high inhibitory capacity for trypsin with more than 80% inhibition; however, chymotrypsin inhibition was low in all genotypes, varying between 4 and 12%. No significant interrelationships between inhibitors and the other variables were seen in correlation analysis, except trypsin inhibitor x leaves protein, which revealed a negative correlation with high magnitude, indicating that a high protein content in the leaves can reduce the level of trypsin inhibitor in the seeds. This descriptor could be used as a selection indicator for tolerance to stored grain pests, adding the benefit of saving the seed.