Abstract Pesticides have emerged as a global threat to human health, especially in developing countries. In this study, we examined nine major types of pesticide residues in the food commodities (8 groups) and serum samples (n = 80) of people living in the region of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan. Pesticide residues quantification was performed using gas chromatograph coupled with electron capture detector (GC-ECD). The estimated daily intakes of the selected pesticide residues through consumption of food were also calculated. The concentration of analyzed pesticide residues in food was found below the EU maximum permissible limits except for α-HCH, and β-HCH. The highest risk of cancer was found to be associated with the consumption of HCHs contaminated cereals than other products. The incidence rate of pesticide residues in the serum samples of studied subjects was 96.25%. Pearson correlation test showed no significant correlation between thyroid hormone levels of the studied population group and the analyzed pesticide residues in the food commodities (p>0.05). Findings of this study indicate that people of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan are exposed to pesticides via food chain although non-significant health implications were recorded, the levels of a few pesticides need to be curtailed.

Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the most cultivated fish species in Brazil. Studies have shown that fish consumption is related to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases due to its high contents of polyunsaturated fatty acids, as omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6). In this sense, a new method to determine omega-3 and omega-6 by near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and multivariate calibration based on partial least squares (PLS) was proposed. Spectra of fillets of Nile tilapias packed under vacuum were obtained and compared to the reference method (gas chromatography) used for quantification of fatty acids. The outliers were evaluated in the models that were validated by calculation of the parameters for model performance estimation, showing promising results. The appropriate values achieved for accuracy, limits of detection and quantification, indicate that the NIR/PLS models can be an alternative to chromatography in the determination of omega-3 and omega-6 in fillets of Nile tilapia. Furthermore, the spectra acquisition on the vacuum-packed fillet contributes to the NIR/PLS method in terms of cost and quickness.

Composites derived from coordination polymers have been gathering great attention due to their singular properties and applications, especially catalysis and adsorption. In this work, seven new composites based on activated carbon (AC) and lanthanide-succinates (LnSuc; Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Dy, Er and Tm, and Suc = succinate) 3D-coordination polymers were obtained using hydrothermal reactions. Coordination polymers in LnSuc@AC composites (Ln = Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd) crystallize in monoclinic system and C2/c space group. However, the LnSuc in composites with Dy, Er and Tm have different crystal structures, due to the influence of the carbon matrix in the reaction. The systems were also characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis, and the results are in agreement with the X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) data. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images confirm the crystallization of the compounds inside the pores of the carbon material. Photophysical properties of the NdSuc@AC and DySuc@AC were also investigated.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the intestinal morphology, performance and financial analysis of the inclusion of additives in the feed during the productive period of 360 Japanese quails distributed in a completely randomized design in a split plot scheme in time with five treatments and eight repetitions of nine birds each. The treatments were: control, antibiotic, prebiotic, probiotic and synbiotic. The variables were: height, width and width/height ratio of the villi, crypt depth and villus/crypt ratio, feed intake, egg production, egg weight average, egg mass, feed conversion per mass and per dozen eggs and viability, internal rate of return, net present value and cost benefit. The additives in the feed increased height and width of the villi, decreased crypt depth and increased villus/ crypt ratio compared to the control. Feed intake was lower after the inclusion of antibiotics and synbiotics in the feed. Egg production and feed conversion improved after the inclusion of additives in the feed compared with the control. The reduction of feed intake was more pronounced with the addition of antibiotic and synbiotic in the final stage of the productive period of the Japanese quails. The inclusion of antibiotics and synbiotic proved to be more financially viable.

RESUMO Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, avaliar as características produtivas e químicas do capim Marandu fertilizado com esterco de galinha com ou sem uso de escarificador, no período de 210 dias. O experimento foi realizado em Latossolo Vermelho distrófico de textura arenosa utilizando-se o delineamento em blocos casualizados com 4 repetições em esquema fatorial 6 x 2 (0; 1,037; 2,074; 4,148; 6,222) t ha-1 de esterco e tratamento adicional com adubação química baseado em 2,074 t ha-1, sem e com escarificação. O manejo de corte do capim foi realizado entre a interceptação luminosa de 95% do dossel e a altura de resíduo, de 0,15 m. O esterco de galinha proporcionou o aumento na produção de forragem com o aumento de número de cortes (NC). Com o modelo linear a quantidade do esterco aplicado é refletida na massa seca acumulada (MS), colmo + bainha (CB) e material morto (MM). Constatou-se interação entre doses de esterco e o manejo edáfico para lâmina foliar acumulada (LF), com maiores variações sem escarificação do solo. Na avaliação química da planta houve redução nos teores de Ca, Mg, N, S, Mn e Zn, com aumento de dose de esterco de galinha talvez pelo aumento no número de cortes. O esterco de galinha alterou de forma positiva a produção do capim Marandu.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and chemical characteristics of Marandu grass fertilized with poultry manure with or without the use of soil chiseling, during a period of 210 days. The experiment was conducted in a Dark-Red Latosol (Haplustox) of sandy texture, in a randomized block design with 4 replicates, in a 6 x 2 factorial scheme (0, 1.037, 2.074, 4.148, 6.222 t ha-1 of poultry manure and an additional treatment with chemical fertilizer based on 2.074 t ha-1, with and without soil chiseling). Grass-cutting management was performed between 95% of light interception by the canopy and the residual height of 0.15 m. The application of poultry manure resulted in an increase of forage production with higher number of cuts (NC). A linear model described the effect of the applied manure doses on dry matter accumulation (DMA), stems + sheaths (SS) and dead material (DM). There was significant interaction between manure doses and soil managements for leaf blade (LB), with greater variations in the treatment without soil chiseling. For plant chemical evaluation, a negative effect of poultry manure was observed on the contents of Ca, Mg, N, S, Mn and Zn, which may be due to the increased number of cuts. Poultry manure positively changed the production of Marandu grass.

A fotodegradação de cloranfenicol (CAP) em água ultrapura (UW), água superficial não tratada (USW), e efluente tratado de estação de tratamento de esgoto (TESTP) em escala de laboratório e planta piloto, foi avaliada usando radiação artificial e solar. Os resultados mostram, em todos os casos, que a degradação de CAP ocorre segundo uma cinética de pseudo-primeira ordem, com as constantes de velocidade de degradação aparente (k app) seguindo a ordem UW ≡ USW > TESTP. A k app e o tempo de meia-vida foram influenciados pela fonte de radiação. Produtos de transformação mono e di-hidroxilados foram identificados em UW após 40 min de irradiação solar, enquanto toxicidade aguda para Artemia salina aumentou de 35% para 100%, respectivamente após 180 e 1440 min, sob irradiação artificial e solar (94 e 132 kJ L-1), quando houve 99,2% e 97,7% de degradação de CAP. Os produtos de transformação não apresentaram atividade antimicrobiana.

The photodegradation of cloramphenicol (CAP) in ultrapure water (UW), untreated surface water (USW), and treated effluent from sewage treatment plant (TESTP) in laboratory scale and pilot scale, was evaluated using solar and artificial radiation. The results show, in all cases, that the CAP degradation occurs according to pseudo-first order kinetics, with the apparent degradation rate constants (k app) following the order UW ≡ USW > TESTP. The k app and half-life were strongly influenced by the radiation source. Mono- and di-hydroxyl transformation products were identified in UW after 40 min of solar irradiation, while the acute toxicity to Artemia salina increased from 35% to 100%, respectively after 180 and 1440 min of artificial and solar irradiation (94 and 132 kJ L-1), when 99.2 and 97.7% of CAP degradation occurred. The transformation products did not present antimicrobial activity.

Nesse trabalho é descrita uma espécie nova de Astyanax coletada na Floresta Atlântica, em tributários do rio Cubatão, bacia costeira do estado do Paraná, Brasil. A espécie nova possui uma combinação de caracteres que permite sua inclusão no complexo A. scabripinnis e difere das congêneres por apresentar 18 a 22 raios ramificados na nadadeira anal; 40 a 43 escamas perfuradas na linha lateral; dentes do dentário reduzindo de tamanho abruptamente a partir do quinto dente; 15 a 17 séries de escamas circumpedunculares e duas manchas umerais verticais.

In this paper we describe a new species of Astyanax collected in the Atlantic Rainforest, in tributaries to the rio Cubatão, coastal basin of the Paraná State, Brazil. The new species presents a combination of characters that allows its allocation in the A. scabripinnis species complex and differs from congeners by the possession of 18 to 22 branched anal-fin rays; 40 to 43 perforated scales in lateral line; dentary teeth decreasing abruptly in size from the fifth tooth; 15 to 17 circumpeduncular series of scales and two vertical humeral spots

Com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de diferentes lâminas de água e doses de nitrogênio e a interação dos dois fatores sobre a produtividade e qualidade de grãos do trigo BRS 254 instalou-se, em 2009, um experimento em Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos ao acaso com parcelas subdivididas e quatro repetições. Nas parcelas foram estabelecidas cinco doses de nitrogênio (N): 20, 50, 100, 200 e 400 kg ha-1 e nas subparcelas as lâminas de água: 120; 264; 342 e 392 mm. A produtividade média e a maioria de seus componentes diferiram significativamente em função da lâmina de água e da dose de N; a exceção foi o número de espiguetas por espiga, não influenciado por nitrogênio. A produtividade mínima e máxima observada foi de 1.136 e 5.209 kg ha-1, respectivamente, para 120 mm e 50 kg ha-1 de N e 392 mm e 200 kg ha-1 de N. O teor de proteína bruta foi influenciado significativamente pela interação lâmina de água e dose de nitrogênio. A massa do hectolitro, a energia de deformação da massa e o número de queda, foram influenciados significativamente apenas por lâmina de água. Lâminas menores que 365 mm proporcionaram massa do hectolitro abaixo de 78 kg hL-1. Por outro lado, lâminas de água maiores que 340 mm proporcionaram número de queda abaixo de 250 s, sugerindo cautela no manejo da água em agrossistemas de trigo.

A field experiment was carried out in a Red-Yellow Latosol in 2009 in order to assess the effects of different doses of nitrogen fertilization and water depth and their interaction on the grain yield and quality of wheat BRS 254. The experimental design was a completely randomized block with split plot on water level and four replications. Nitrogen doses in the plot were: 20, 50, 100, 200, and 400 kg ha-1. In the split plot water depths were: 120, 264, 342 and 392 mm. Mean yield and the majority of its components differed significantly with water depth and nitrogen dose. The exception occurred on the number of grains per spikelet which was not affected by nitrogen level. Minimum and maximum yield were 1,135 kg ha-1 and 5,209 kg ha-1, respectively for 120 mm and 50 kg ha-1 of N; and 392 mm and 200 kg ha-1 of N. In all of them, the highest yields were achieved by nitrogen doses over 220 kg ha-1. Crude protein content was significantly affected by water and nitrogen level interaction. The hectoliter mass, the strength of gluten and the falling number were significantly affected by water level. Water depths lower than 365 mm provided hectoliter weight below 78 kg hL-1. On the other hand water depths higher than 340 mm provided falling number below 250 s, suggesting caution on wheat agrossystems water management.

Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, avaliar o desempenho de um pivô central em função da velocidade do vento (VV), umidade relativa do ar (UR) e temperatura média do ar (T) e estabelecer um modelo estatístico para estimativa da eficiência de aplicação da água em função dessas variáveis independentes. Dados foram coletados nos períodos da manhã e tarde, em três épocas do ano (12 e 13/08/05; 22 e 23/09/05 e 27 e 28/10/05), considerando-se duas velocidades de deslocamento do equipamento, 50 e 100%. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos ao acaso para o fator velocidade do pivô com o fator época do ano em subparcelas e se considerando o período do dia como repetição. A pressão média no final da linha lateral foi de 137,3 kPa e próxima ao valor previsto pelo fabricante, ou seja, de 127,5 kPa. A lâmina média aplicada foi de 12 e de 5,7 mm para as velocidades de 50 e 100%, respectivamente. Os coeficientes de uniformidade de Christiansen (CUC) calculados resultaram em valores considerados, na literatura, aceitáveis. As lâminas médias coletadas no período da manhã foram maiores que as coletadas no período da tarde. As variáveis independentes VV, T e UR, influenciaram o valor da eficiência de aplicação.

This research aimed to evaluate center pivot performance as a function of wind speed (VV), relative humidity of air (UR) and mean air temperature (T) and establish a stochastic model to estimate application efficiency as a function of these independent variables. Data were collected, during the morning and the afternoon period, and during three times of the year (August, 12 and 13; September, 22 and 23; and October, 27 and 28, 2005), considering two speeds of outer driver unit (50 and 100%). A randomized block design was used for factor speed of outer driver with factor time of the year as a split plot of factor speed, and considering period of the day as replication. The mean pressure head at the end of the lateral was 137.3 kPa and close to the value predicted by the dealer of 127.5 kPa. The average water depths applied were 12 and 5.7 mm for 50 and 100% speed, respectively. Calculated Christiansen's uniformity coefficient (CUC) provided values considered in literature as standard. Average water depths collected in the morning period were greater than the ones collected in the afternoon. VV, T and UR independent variables influenced significantly water application efficiency values.

Estudou-se a construção de sistemas de LED aplicados a processos de fotosensitização. Visando à obtenção de dispositivos mais eficientes avaliou-se a aplicação de LED de alta potência (HPLED), que apresenta maior fluxo fotônico, tendendo a excitar uma maior fração de moléculas. Foram descritos detalhes de construção de 3 diferentes sistemas de irradiação completamente distintos (lâmpada halógena filtrada, LED convencional, HPLED), utilizando azul de metileno como fotosensitizador. A comparação entre a eficiência de cada equipamento foi realizada através da cinética de fotooxidação de 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran e inativação de Staphylococcus aureus. A emissão de luz de cada equipamento, sobreposta à absorção do fotosensitizador, também se mostrou um importante parâmetro na estimativa da eficiência dos equipamentos. Foi observada uma inibição bacteriana superior a 99% para concentrações de 5 × 10-6 mol dm-3 de fotosensitizador, no sistema que emprega HPLED. Os equipamentos baseados em LED, apresentaram resultados satisfatórios além de baixo custo e simples montagem.

The construction of LED systems applied to photosensitization processes was studied. Aiming to obtain more efficient devices it was evaluated the use of high intensity LED (HPLED), that present greater photonic flux, tending to excite a greater fraction of molecules. Construction details for 3 different irradiation systems were described (filtered halogen bulbs, conventional LED, HPLED), using methylene blue as a photosensitizer. A comparison between the efficiency of the equipments was carried out through the kinetics of photooxidation of 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran and Staphylococcus aureus photoinactivation. The overlap between the light emited from each equipment and the photosensitizer absorption, was also an important parameter in estimating the efficiency of the equipment. Bacterial inhibition higher than 99% for concentrations of 5 × 10-6 mol dm-3 of the photosensitizer was observed, in the system that uses HPLED. The equipments based on LED showed satisfactory results, besides their low cost and simple to assembling.

FUNDAMENTO: Alguns pacientes apresentam fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE) superestimada na cintilografia miocárdica com sincronização eletrocardiográfica (gated SPECT). OBJETIVO: Estabelecer a relação entre fatores biológicos e FEVE superestimada. MÉTODOS: Selecionamos 3.838 pacientes que realizaram gated SPECT entre 20/5/2000 e 16/9/2005, com imagens normais de perfusão e FEVE >50%. Analisamos as variáveis: sexo (29,4% feminino e 70,6% masculino), idade (de 20 a 94 anos - média: 56 anos), peso (de 33,5 a 150 kg - média: 79,6 kg), altura (de 138 a 220 cm - média: 171 cm) e IMC (de 13,9 a 54 - média: 27,2). Em um subgrupo de 1.002 pacientes que realizaram ecocardiograma, incluímos as variáveis diâmetros diastólico (de 36 a 68 mm - média 47,5 mm) e sistólico (de 22 a 41 mm - média 29,8 mm). Dividimos os pacientes em dois grupos: FEVE normal (<80%) e superestimada (>80%). A Razão de Chances (RC) para apresentar FEVE superestimada foi calculada para cada variável por regressão logística. RESULTADOS: Encontramos as seguintes Razões de Chances (p < 0,005): sexo feminino RC = 3,585 (IC95%: 2,745 a 4,683), idade em anos RC = 1,020 (IC95%: 1,011 a 1,029) e altura em cm RC = 0,893 (IC95%: 0,829 a 0,962). O peso e o IMC não se associaram a FEVE significativamente (p>0,2). No subgrupo de 1.002 pacientes, encontramos influência estatisticamente significativa na obtenção da FEVE superestimada para as variáveis diâmetro sistólico, sexo e altura. CONCLUSÃO: Apesar de o diâmetro sistólico influenciar na obtenção da FEVE superestimada, as variáveis sexo e altura apresentam influência independente na superestimação da FEVE pelo gated SPECT.

BACKGROUND: Some patients present an overestimated left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) on electrocardiogram-gated myocardial scintigraphy (gated SPECT). OBJECTIVE: To establish the relationship between biological factors and overestimated LVEF. METHODS: We selected 3838 patients who underwent gated SPECT between May 20, 2000 and September 16, 2005 with normal perfusion images and LVEF >50%. The following variables were analyzed: gender (29.4% females and 70.6% males), age (from 20 to 94 years - mean: 56 years), weight (from 33.5 to 150 kg - mean: 79.6 kg), height (from 138 to 220 cm - mean: 171 cm) and BMI (from 13.9 to 54 - mean: 27.2). In a subgroup of 1002 patients who underwent echocardiogram, the diastolic diameter (from 36 to 68 mm - mean 47.5 mm) and systolic diameter (from 22 to 41 mm - mean 29.8 mm) variables were included. The patients were divided into two groups: normal LVEF (<80%) and overestimated LVEF (>80%). The odds ratio (OR) for presenting an overestimated LVEF was calculated for each variable using logistic regression. RESULTS: The following odds ratios were found (p < 0.005): female gender OR = 3.585 (95%CI: 2.745 to 4.683), age in years OR = 1.020 (95%CI: 1.011 to 1.029) and height in cm OR = 0.893 (95%CI: 0.829 to 0.962). Weight and BMI were not significantly associated with LVEF (p>0.2). In the subgroup of 1002 patients, a statistically significant influence was found in overestimated LVEF values for the systolic diameter, gender and height variables. CONCLUSION: Although systolic diameter influences the overestimation of LVEF, the gender and height variables have an independent influence on LVEF overestimation by gated SPECT.

O acompanhamento da superfície e a autoproteção, são fatores limitantes no mecanismo cortador de base convencional da cana-de-açúcar, acarretando corte e varredura ineficientes, além de promover a incorporação de elevada quantidade de terra ao material colhido. Um modelo de simulação foi desenvolvido por meio das leis da dinâmica para determinar os deslocamentos angulares do segmento no plano vertical, da faca no plano horizontal e da força de interação do segmento com a superfície. A simulação do mecanismo foi realizada em duas velocidades (400 e 600 rotações min-1), três alturas com relação à superfície (120, 130 e 140 mm) e duas inclinações do rotor (-10 e -12º). O resultado da amplitude de oscilação do segmento, variável relacionada à varredura, apresentou valores entre 2,1 e 9,5º; a oscilação da faca apresentou variações angulares desprezíveis durante a simulação e a força de reação com a superfície, que está relacionada à movimentação de terra e danos à soqueira, apresentou valores entre 941 e 2654 N. Em função dos resultados, observa-se que recursos virtuais de simulação se apresentam como poderosa ferramenta na tomada de decisões e no desenvolvimento de novos mecanismos.

The accompaniment of the surface and the auto-protection are limiting factors in the sugar cane conventional base cutter mechanism which causes an inefficient cutting and sweeping and also promotes a high amount of soil incorporation to the harvested material. A simulation model was developed according to the Laws of Dynamics to determine the angular displacements of the segment in the vertical plan, the knife in horizontal plan and the force of interaction of the segment with the surface. The simulation of the mechanism was carried out in two speeds (400 and 600 rotations min-1), three heights with regard to surface (120, 130 and 140 mm) and two inclinations of the rotor (-10 and -12º). The reaction force on the contact surface, which is related to the sweeping, presented values between 21 and 95º. The oscillation of the knife presented insignificant angular variations during the simulation. The force of reaction with the surface, which is related to the soil movement and damages to the ratoons, presented values between 941 and 2654 N. It was observed that virtual resources of simulation are presented as a powerful tool in decision-making and development of new mechanisms.

O estudo avaliou a contaminação microbiológica e parasitológica de 88 hortas produtoras de verduras, das quais 47 haviam sido investigadas anteriormente. A taxa de contaminação foi de 38,3% nas hortas previamente investigadas e de 43,9% nas novas hortas. A segurança alimentar requer um contínuo e eficiente sistema de vigilância sanitária das hortas.

This study evaluated the microbiological and parasitological contamination of 88 market gardens producing green vegetables, of which 47 had been investigated previously. The contamination rate was 38.3% in the market gardens previously evaluated and 43.9% in the new market gardens. Food safety requires a continuous and efficient sanitary surveillance system for market gardens.

O conhecimento do escoamento superficial é importante para o dimensionamento de obras hidráulicas e para a conservação da água e do solo. O volume de água escoado superficialmente depende de fatores de natureza edafoclimática e fisiográfica da região. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a influência relativa do total precipitado (P), da precipitação antecedente (PA) e da intensidade de precipitação (IP) na ocorrência de eventos de escoamento superficial (Es), na microbacia do Córrego Capetinga, situada no Centro-Oeste do Brasil, região de cerrado. Foram analisados os dados de P, PA e IP obtidos durante seis anos hidrológicos, iniciando em 1º de julho de 1996 e terminando em 30 de junho 2002. Foram somente considerados valores de Es maiores ou iguais a 0,1 mm, oriundos de hidrógrafas geradas a partir dos dados de linígrafo instalado na saída da bacia. Um conjunto de 187 dados de P, PA, IP e Es foram submetidos à análise de regressão linear múltipla. Os resultados mostraram que as variáveis independentes P, PA e IP têm dupla e tríplice interação, influenciando na variável dependente Es. Por intermédio dos valores absolutos dos coeficientes de regressão, constatou-se que IP foi mais importante do que PA na estimativa da variável Es. O valor do coeficiente de escoamento superficial total médio sugere que a microbacia possui boas condições de infiltração de água no solo.

The knowledge of surface runoff is important for adequate hydraulic structures designing and for soil water conservation. The total volume of water from surface runoff is dependent of local edaphic, climatic and physiographic conditions. The objective of this study was to find out the relative importance of rainfall amount (P) and intensity (IP) and antecedent precipitation (PA) on total runoff (Es) provided by the "Capetinga" stream watershed, located in Brazil mid-west savannah region. It was analyzed watershed data for a six years period beginning on July 1st, 1996, and ending on June 30th, 2002. It was considered only Es events greater or equal to 0.1 mm, measured with a stream gage located at the watershed outlet. A set of 187 P, PA, IP and Es events were submitted to a linear multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the independent variable P, PA and IP had two and three-factor interactions, influencing the dependent variable Es. Regression coefficients of absolute values evidenced that IP was more important than PA to estimate de independent variable Es. The average total runoff coefficient value suggests that the watershed has a good condition of soil water infiltration.

Este trabalho foi conduzido na Fazenda Moreno, localizada no município de Barreiras, oeste baiano, com o objetivo de avaliar o desempenho de um pivô central, em função de variáveis climáticas e hidráulicas ligadas à eficiência de irrigação, em três períodos do ano e duas velocidades de rotação da linha lateral do equipamento. Os três períodos de coletas dos dados foram 12 e 18-5-2002 (primeira época), 27 e 28-7-2002 (segunda época) e 28 e 29-9-2002 (terceira época), respectivamente, para 100 e 50% da velocidade máxima de deslocamento do pivô. Os resultados foram analisados em blocos casualizados para o fator velocidade de deslocamento do pivô, com o fator época do ano em subparcela. O sistema avaliado apresentou pressão no final da linha lateral, menor que a recomendada e, como conseqüência, a lâmina de água aplicada nesse ponto ficou abaixo da média. As eficiências de irrigação (Ei) foram menores do que o recomendado pela literatura como aceitáveis (80%). As maiores lâminas coletadas têm sua freqüência acumulada reduzida com o avanço da estação seca ao longo do ano. A umidade relativa do ar e especialmente a velocidade do vento influenciaram significativamente no valor da eficiência de aplicação.

This work was carried out at Moreno's farm, located in Barreiras, west of Bahia State, Brazil with the objective to evaluate the performance of a center pivot of irrigation, regarding the irrigation efficiency due to climatic and hydraulic variable during three periods of the year and under two lateral line rotation speeds. The three-field test was conducted, during the year 2002, in May 12 and 18; July 27 and 28; and September 28 and 29; the center pivot was operated with 100 and 50% of maximum rotation speed. The results were analyzed considering a randomized complete block design for lateral rotation speed factor, and with time factor as a split plot on lateral rotation speed. Results showed that the operating pressure at the lateral end was lower than the recommended one allowing an irrigation water depth below the average at that place. Values of irrigation efficiency were smaller than the ones recommended in the literature (80%). The irrigation depth of water was reduced from the first to the third time of evaluation, due to climatic changes. Relative humidity and specially wind speed had more influence on the application efficiency.