ABSTRACT Paricá is a native tree to the Amazon region recognized for several socioeconomic applications. However, there are few studies on the influence of irrigation regime in the seedling stage. Thus, the objective of the research was to evaluate the effect of water depths and irrigation frequency on the development of Paricá seedlings in the edaphoclimatic conditions of the Amazon region. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), Capitão Poço Campus, located in Capitão Poço, Pará, Brazil. The experimental design was randomized blocks, in 5x2 factorial arrangements, consisting of five irrigation depths and two irrigation frequencies, with four replications. The highest irrigation depth (725 mL) at daily frequency resulted in lowest biomass production maybe due to hypoxia in the root zone. In contrast the every three day irrigation promoted high biomass production with the highest irrigation depth (725 mL). Contrarily, 435 mL depth produces high quality seedlings at daily irrigation frequency. Regarding the rational use of water, producers may use 725 mL at 3-day frequency, given that it has promoted high seedling quality and provides savings of 580 mL compared to the best water depth on the daily irrigation (435 mL).

Abstract In this study, we tested the taxonomic validation of red snappers species (Southern red snapper Lutjanus purpureus; Silk snapper L. vivanus; Blackfin snapper L. buccanella; and Pacific red snapper L. peru) based on comparative analysis, using four methods for species delimitation. These methods were based on either genetic similarity or phylogenetic trees inferred from two mitochondrial (Cytochrome b and D-loop) and two nuclear (Myostatin and S7 introns) markers. On one hand, the genetic results corroborated the presence of four red snapper species, confirming their taxonomic validation despite their remarkable morphological similarity. On the other hand, few incongruencies in the species delimitation methods were observed according to the phylogenetic reconstruction method (maximum likelihood or Bayesian inference) when using. Based on the phylogenetic results, L. buccanella should represent a more ancient lineage in relation to the clade that encompasses L. purpureus, L. peru and L. vivanus. The single-locus phylogenetic analysis based on Cytb recovered each the red snapper species as a well-supported clade. Overall, this study provided a DNA-based validation of the traditional morphological taxonomy of red snappers. Southern purpureus L vivanus Cytochrome Dloop D loop D-loop Myostatin S introns markers hand maximum inference singlelocus single locus wellsupported well supported Overall DNAbased DNA

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo validar a hibridação artificial sem emasculação em feijão-fava, identificando a geração de F1 utilizando marcadores de microssatélites (SSR). Foram utilizados quatro genótipos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Phaseolus da Universidade Federal do Piauí (BGP-UFPI), com hábitos de crescimento e maturidade contrastantes. Os 241 cruzamentos realizados apresentaram percentual de vagens híbridas de 5,8%, obtendo 42 sementes na F1. O cruzamento artificial foi confirmado pelos marcadores microsatélites (BM 211, BM 141, BM 154 e GAT 591), e quatro plantas foram identificadas como híbridas. Assim, o método proposto é eficaz na realização de cruzamentos artificiais em feijões-fava.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to validate the artificial hybridization without emasculation in lima beans, identifying F1 generation using microsatellite markers (SSR). We used four accessions from the Active Germplasm Bank of Phaseolus, Universidade Federal do Piauí (BGP-UFPI), with contrasting growth habits and days-to-maturity traits. The 241 crosses performed had a percentage of hybrid pods of 5.8%, obtaining 42 seeds in F1. Artificial cross-fertilization was confirmed by microsatellite markers (BM 211, BM 141, BM 154, and GAT 591), and four plants were identified as hybrids. Thus, the proposed method is effective in performing artificial crosses for lima beans.

Esse artigo traz uma revisão do formalismo da Mecânica Quântica Supersimétrica e mostra sua aplicação para solucionar um potencial exponencial que, com uma escolha apropriada de parâmetros, é identificado como o potencial de Morse. A solução da equação de Schrödinger para esse potencial é encontrada via fatorização e construção de uma hierarquia de Hamiltonianos, e com o uso dessas ferramentas são encontrados os autovalores de energia e suas respectivas autofunções. A partir do resultado encontrado, fixamos valores de parâmetros com intuito de resgatar os resultados para estados ligados presentes na literatura.

This article provides a review of the Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics formalism and shows its application to solve an exponential potential that, with an appropriate choice of parameters, is identified as the Morse potential. The solution of the Schrödinger equation for this potential is found via factorization and construction of a hierarchy of Hamiltonians, with the use of these tools the energy eigenvalues and their respective eigenfunctions are found. From the obtained result, we fixed parameter values in order to retrieve the results for bound states present in the literature.

Abstract Solid residues from agroindustry often accumulate and cause environmental imbalance. An alternative to this is to use this residue as a reinforcement in polymers. The achievement of this work was to characterize a composite with a polystyrene matrix reinforced with Brazil nut shells residues. The residues were cleaned and ground to then produce the samples via injection molding with the proportions of 0%, 2.5% and 5% of load. The specimens were characterized using mechanical tensile testing and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The mechanical test showed that the composite with 2.5% of filler had greater stiffness and strength was improved by 5%. Thermal analysis showed an increase in the temperature for the beginning of the degradation of the M2.5 composite. The results confirm a potential application in the automotive industry for the polystyrene composite reinforced with Brazil nut shells.

ABSTRACT Peppers and bell peppers (Capsicum spp.) are vegetables that have wide genetic variability, as well as a wide range of applications. Studies on genetic diversity help to understand the existing variability and the conservation of genetic resources, allowing breeders to select superior genotypes that meet the needs of breeding programmes. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity among 15 Capsicum genotypes based on morpho-agronomic descriptors and through the Ward-MLM (Modified Location Model) procedure, as well as to indicate the most promising genotypes for breeding programmes. The research was conducted in an experimental area using a randomized block design, with three replications, using nine qualitative descriptors and ten quantitative descriptors. Analysis of variance was performed, and means were subsequently grouped by Scott-Knott’s method. There was a significant difference between genotypes for all traits evaluated, making it possible to select promising genotypes. According to the Scott-Knott grouping test, the number of seeds per fruit had the largest number of groups, with eight distinct groups, while plant height had only two groups. The genotypes GEN18 and GEN21 had the highest average values for fruit wall thickness and thus are indicated for the preparation of sauces. The genotypes GEN14 and GEN16 were the most promising for use for ornamental purposes. The Ward-MLM method made it possible to differentiate C. annuum L., C. baccatum L., C. chinense Jacq., and C. frutescens L. into different groups, and is thus a useful tool to detect genetic divergence.

RESUMO Pimentas e Pimentões (Capsicum spp.) são hortaliças que possuem ampla variabilidade genética, bem como vasta versatilidade de aplicações. Estudos sobre diversidade genética auxiliam no conhecimento da variabilidade existente e na conservação dos recursos genéticos, permitindo aos melhoristas selecionar genótipos superiores que atendam às necessidades de programas de melhoramento genético. Objetivou-se analisar a diversidade genética entre 15 genótipos de Capsicum com base em descritores agromorfológicos e por intermédio do procedimento Ward-MLM (Modified Location Model), bem como indicar os mais promissores para programas de melhoramento. A pesquisa foi conduzida em campo experimental utilizando delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com três repetições, utilizando-se nove caracteres qualitativos e 10 caracteres quantitativos. Foi utilizada análise de variância e, em seguida, as médias foram agrupadas pelo método Skott-Knott. Houve diferença significativa entre os genótipos para todas as características avaliadas, sendo possível a seleção de genótipos promissores. Considerando agrupamento Scott-Knott, a característica número de sementes por fruto obteve o maior número de grupos com oito classes distintas, enquanto a característica altura da planta formou apenas duas classes. Os genótipos GEN18 e GEN21 possuem os maiores valores médios para a caraterística espessura da parede do fruto, e podem ser indicados para o preparo de molhos. Os genótipos GEN14 e GEN16 foram os mais promissores a serem utilizados para fins ornamentais. O método de Ward-MLM possibilitou a diferenciação das espécies C. annuum L., C. baccatum L., C. chinense Jacq., and C. frutescens L. em grupos distintos, sendo uma ferramenta útil para detectar divergência genética.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of pitaya cuttings in different substrates under different frequencies of irrigation. The experiment was conducted from January to May 2017 in a greenhouse at Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Capitao Poço, Pará, Brazil. A completely randomized 3 × 7 factorial design with four replicates was used. Pitaya plants were grown from cuttings in three types of substrates (S1: potting soil; S2: potting soil + cattle manure + wood shavings; and S3: washed sand) under seven irrigation frequencies (24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 h). There was interaction between treatments for root dry matter production, root length variables, the other variables showed no interaction between treatments. The greater development of new and vigorous tissues of the aerial part, the substrates with composition black earth and black earth + manure + sawdust are indicated, and the adoption of the irrigation frequency of 72 h or 96 h. The use of substrate based on black earth + manure + sawdust, allows savings in the rational use of water and energy with the application of the 96 h irrigation frequencies, maintaining satisfactory levels of development to the plant. The washed sand substrate can be used for propagation when this material is abundant, however, greater attention should be paid to the supply of water and nutrients to the plant.

Abstract In the Xingu river basin, Brazil, occurs two genera of Potamotrygonidae family: Potamotrygon and Paratrygon. In this region, the taxa have significant economic importance for the ornamental fishing industry, being intensively captured, especially the species Potamotrygon leopoldi, which is endemic to this basin. In the attempt to propose a species-specific DNA marker for the species from Xingu, as well as ensuring a robust and reliable molecular identification, the present work analysed mitochondrial gene portions Cytochrome Oxidase C – subunit I (COI) and Cytochrome B (Cytb) of five species: P. leopoldi; Potamotrygon orbignyi; Potamotrygon motoro; Potamotrygon scobina and Paratrygon aiereba. We found haplotype sharing, with a total absence of reciprocal monophyly in the majority of taxa. Individuals morphologically identified as a species showed mitochondrial DNA from another, suggesting the first record of hybridization amongst freshwater stingrays of Xingu. Also, we detected a deep divergence among Paratrygon aiereba haplotypes, indicative of speciation, suggesting the possibility of a new species for the Xingu river. Therefore, although the is still confusing and controversial taxonomy of freshwater stingrays, and evidencing hybridization processes that may have shaped the evolutionary history of this Family, the genes COI and Cytb can successfully help in the their species identification.

The estimation of epidemiological parameters (e.g., R0) is an important aspect to mitigate the effects of infectious diseases. With the development of phylodynamic approaches, now it’s possible estimating of epidemiological parameters directly from phylogenetic trees. Here, phylodynamic approaches are used to infer epidemiological parameters from Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 genomes. This study reports a decrease in Re to 1.17 (occurred around mid-March). Re = 1.17 is a value similar to previous reports of R using classical epidemiological approaches and shows evidence of the growth of SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil.

RESUMO O material CuCr2O4 foi sintetizado pela reação de combustão em solução e tratado termicamente na faixa de 600 à 1100oC, afim de verificar a evolução das fases. O composto foi carcterizado estrutural e morfologicamente por meio das técnicas de Difração de Raios X (DRX), refinamentos pelo método de Rietveld, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura com canhão de elétrons por emissão de campo (MEV-FEG) e espectroscopia na região do Infravermelho com transformada de Fourrier. O comportamento da sinterização do material foi analisado por meio da dilatometria. Por meio dos padrões da difração de raios X (DRX) observou-se a formação da fase pura da Cromita de Cobre na faixa de 700-1000°C, a qual é corroborada pelo Refinamento Rietveld. Quanto a morfologia, as fases puras da cromita de cobre apresentaram formas de poliedros regulares. Por meio da dilatometria observou-se que o material apresentou uma expansão seguida de retração associada a mudança estrutural do material.

ABSTRACT CuCr2O4 material was subjected to solution combustion synthesis and heat-treated in the range of 600 to 1100oC in order to analyze its phase evolution. The structure and morphology of the composite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rietveld refinement, field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), while its sintering behavior was analyzed by dilatometry. The XRD patterns revealed the formation of pure phase copper chromite in the range of 700-1000°C, which was confirmed by Rietveld refinement. This pure phase copper chromite exhibited a regular polyhedral shaped morphology. The dilatometric analysis indicated that the composite underwent thermal expansion followed by shrinkage, which were attributed to structural changes in the material.

RESUMO A cobaltita de níquel (NiCo2O4) de estrutura do tipo espinélio apresenta baixa estabilidade térmica em torno dos 400 °C, que ocasiona a perda de NiO, afetando de maneira significativa as propriedades físicas e estruturais do material produzido. Neste trabalho a cobaltita de níquel foi preparada pelo método dos precursores poliméricos. O material foi calcinado a 350 °C e tratado termicamente nas temperaturas entre 450 – 650 °C. O produto obtido foi caracterizado por Termogravimetria e Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (TG/DSC), Difração de Raios X (DRX), Refinamento Rietveld, Espectroscopia Raman, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura e caracterização magnética. Os resultados mostraram que é possível se obter a fase cobaltita de níquel independente do tratamento térmico empregado. As análises magnéticas mostraram um comportamento magnético diferente para cada temperatura de tratamento do composto sintetizado.

ABSTRACT Nickel cobaltite, NiCo2O4, with a spinel-like structure has low thermal stability at around 400 °C, which causes loss of NiO, thus significantly affecting the physical and structural properties of the material. In this work, nickel cobaltite was prepared by the polymeric precursor method. The material was calcined at 350 °C and heat-treated at temperatures ranging from 450 to 650 °C. The resulting product was analyzed by thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry (TG/DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rietveld refinement, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a magnetic characterization technique. The results of these analyses indicated that the nickel cobalt phase can be obtained regardless of the heat treatment applied. The magnetic analysis revealed that the magnetic behavior of the synthesized compound varied as a function of each treatment temperature.

RESUMO A Família Lutjanidae compreende 21 gêneros e 135 espécies, distribuídas ao longo dos oceanos Atlântico, Índico e Pacífico. As relações filogenéticas dos Lutjaninae são incertas. Além disso, a espécie Lutjanus alexandrei, endêmica da costa nordeste do Brasil, não foi inclusa em nenhuma hipótese filogenética até o presente. Assim, realizamos uma análise integrando DNA mitocondrial e nuclear para espécies de Lutjaninae do Atlântico Ocidental, direcionada para a controversa relação entre Lutjanus, Rhomboplites e Ocyurus. Além disso, alocamos filogeneticamente L. alexandrei e datamos sua origem. As árvores filogenéticas baseadas em 4.4 kb de 11 espécies corroboraram a sinonímia entre os monotípicos e Lutjanus. Para a datação de L. alexandrei, outro banco de nuclueotídeos foi analisado (3.0 kb; 40 espécies), validando geneticamente a espécie e a colocando como irmã de L. apodus, da qual se separou entre 2.5 - 6.5 Mya, o que provavelmente foi provocado pela faixa enlameada na região costeira, influenciada pelas descargas dos rios Amazonas e Orinoco, que funciona como barreira. Este trabalho representa a mais robusta análise multiloci direcionada para a sinonimização dos três gêneros de Lutjaninae e a primeira hipótese filogenética a propor um posicionamento e origem para L. alexandrei.

ABSTRACT Lutjanidae comprises 21 genera and 135 species widespread throughout Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Nonetheless, the phylogenetic relationships of Lutjaninae remain uncertain. Furthermore, phylogenetic hypotheses for Lutjanus alexandrei, an endemic species from northeastern Brazilian coast, in Lutjanidae are absent so far. Therefore, we carried out multiloci analyses, combining both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences in Lutjaninae species from Western Atlantic focusing on the controversial relationships among Lutjanus, Rhomboplites, and Ocyurus. Besides, we determined the phylogenetic position and dated the origin of L. alexandrei. The phylogenetics trees based on the 4.4 kb for 11 species corroborated the synonym among Lutjanus and the putative monotypic genera. For the dating of L. alexandrei, another nucleotide dataset (3.0 kb; 40 species) validated the genetic identity of this species that diverged from the sister taxon L. apodus between 2.5 - 6.5 Mya, probably as a result of the barrier caused by the muddy outflow from Orinoco and Amazon rivers along the coastal zone. This report is the most robust multiloci analysis to confirm the synonymy of the three genera of Lutjaninae from Western Atlantic and the first reliable inference about the phylogenetic relationships and origin of L. alexandrei.

RESUMO Introdução: A doença de Fabry (DF) é um distúrbio causado por mutações no gene que codifica a enzima lisossômica α-galactosidase A (α-GAL). A redução da atividade de α-GAL leva ao acúmulo progressivo de globotriaosilceramida (Gb3), também conhecida como CD77. O recente relato de aumento da expressão de CD77 em células sanguíneas de pacientes com DF indicou que essa molécula pode ser utilizada como um potencial marcador para o monitoramento da terapia de reposição enzimática (TRE). Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os níveis de CD77 ao longo da TRE em pacientes com DF (mutação V269M). Métodos: Foram avaliadas as flutuações na expressão de CD77 nas membranas das CMSP (células mononucleares do sangue periférico) em pacientes com DF submetidos à TRE e correlacionados com aqueles observados em diferentes tipos de células. Resultados: Uma maior expressão de CD77 foi encontrada em fagócitos de pacientes em comparação aos controles no início do estudo. Curiosamente, a variabilidade nos níveis de CD77 é maior em pacientes no início do estudo (340 - 1619 MIF) e após 12 meses de TRE (240 - 530 MIF) em comparação com o grupo controle (131 - 331 MFI). Além disso, analisando os níveis de CD77 em fagócitos de pacientes ao longo da TRE, encontramos uma diminuição constante nos níveis de CD77. Conclusão: O aumento nos níveis de CD77 nos fagócitos de portadores de Fabry, juntamente com a diminuição nos níveis de CD77 ao longo da TRE, sugerem que medir os níveis de CD77 nos fagócitos é uma ferramenta promissora para monitorar a resposta à TRE na DF.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Fabry disease (FD) is a disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding for lysosomal enzyme α-galactosidase A (α-GAL). Reduced α-GAL activity leads to progressive accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3), also known as CD77. The recent report of increased expression of CD77 in blood cells of patients with FD indicated that this molecule can be used as a potential marker for monitoring enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the CD77 levels throughout ERT in FD patients (V269M mutation). Methods: We evaluated the fluctuations in PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cell) membrane CD77 expression in FD patients undergoing ERT and correlated these levels with those observed in different cell types. Results: A greater CD77 expression was found in phagocytes of patients compared to controls at baseline. Interestingly, the variability in CD77 levels is larger in patients at baseline (340 - 1619 MIF) and after 12 months of ERT (240 - 530 MIF) compared with the control group (131 - 331 MFI). Furthermore, by analyzing the levels of CD77 in phagocytes from patients throughout ERT, we found a constant decrease in CD77 levels. Conclusion: The increased CD77 levels in the phagocytes of Fabry carriers together with the decrease in CD77 levels throughout ERT suggest that measuring CD77 levels in phagocytes is a promising tool for monitoring the response to ERT in FD.

RESUMO O Pargo Lutjanus purpureus, lutjanídeo mais importante economicamente no Brasil, é vendido, entre outras formas, como filés congelados. Durante a transformação em filés, há a remoção das características morfológicas distintivas, podendo favorecer a substituição por espécies menos valorizadas. Além disso, não há legislação nacional que exija a inserção do nome específico no rótulo. Porém, de acordo com uma Instrução Normativa (IN N° 29 /2015 MAPA) que correlaciona os nomes comuns e específicos dos produtos destinados ao comércio nacional, no Brasil somente L. purpureus e L. campechanus podem ser denominados “Pargo”. Assim, a ferramenta DNA barcode foi usada para identificar os filés vendidos no norte do Brasil, rotulados como “Pargo”, com o auxílio de sequências dos bancos de dados públicos e banco controle. Os resultados mostraram que entre os 142 filés examinados, 78% foi identificado como L. purpureus e 22% como Rhomboplites aurorubens, um lutjanídeo com baixo valor comercial no país, revelando fraude comercial. O método de identificação molecular, utilizado com êxito neste estudo para autenticar filés de lutjanídeos, pode também ser utilizado pelas autoridades de vigilância no controle de qualidade de produtos processados derivados de peixes em geral, para garantir os direitos dos consumidores.

ABSTRACT The Caribbean Red Snapper (Pargo) Lutjanus purpureus is the most economically important snapper in Brazil, which is sold, among other forms, as frozen fillets. During the process of transformation into fillets there is the removal of the distinctive morphological traits, being able to favor the substitution by less valued species. In addition, there is no national legislation requiring the insertion of the specific name on the product label. However, according to a Normative Instruction (IN N ° 29/2015 MAPA) that correlates the common and specific names of the products destined to the national trade, in Brazil only L. purpureus and L. campechanus can be denominated “Pargo”. Thus, the DNA barcode tool was used to identify the fillets sold in north of Brazil, labeled “Pargo”, with the aid of sequences from the public and control databases. The results showed that among 142 fillets examined, 78% was identified as L. purpureus and 22% as Rhomboplites aurorubens, a snapper with low commercial value in the country, revealing commercial fraud. The molecular identification method successfully used in this study to authenticate fillets snappers may also be used by surveillance authorities in the quality control of processed fish products, towards ensuring consumer rights.

RESUMO Objetivou-se com esta pesquisa avaliar a degradabilidade ruminal da matéria seca, proteína bruta e fibra em detergente neutro de casca de vagem de feijão-fava (Phaseolus lunatus L.) não amonizada (controle) ou amonizada com três níveis de ureia (2; 4 e 6%, com base na matéria seca). Foram utilizados três bovinos Girolandos providos de cânula ruminal, com peso vivo médio 400±5,3 kg, cada. A amonização das cascas de feijão-fava com 6% de ureia resultou em maiores teores de proteína bruta (15,7%) e degradabilidade potencial da proteína bruta (91,7%). A degradação potencial da matéria seca aumentou (P<0,05) com o tempo de incubação, atingindo 85,1% às 48 h de incubação, embora a amonização não tenha promovido alterações relevantes na cinética de degradação ruminal deste constituinte. Quanto à cinética de degradação ruminal da fibra em detergente neutro, a amonização com 6% de ureia reduziu em cerca de 1 h o tempo de latência (lag time), no entanto, este efeito não influenciou os demais parâmetros de degradação da fibra em detergente neutro, com taxa de degradação compatível com as características de alimentos fibrosos. A casca de feijão-fava apresenta elevada taxa de degradação, consistindo em um alimento volumoso de boa qualidade, apesar de consistir resíduo de cultura. A amonização de casca de feijão-fava com ureia não promove melhoria na degradabilidade da matéria seca, embora proporcione elevação do teor de nitrogênio total disponível aos microrganismos do rúmen e melhore a degradabilidade da fibra em detergente neutro, sendo o nível de 6 % mais indicado para o tratamento desse volumoso.

SUMMARY This study aimed to evaluate the dry matter, crude protein and neutral detergent fiber ruminal degradability of shell pods of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) ammoniated with four levels of urea (0; 2; 4 and 6% in dry matter basis). Three adult cattle Girolando breed, with 400±5,3kg of body weight fistulated with ruminal cannula were utilized. Ammoniation of shell of pods of the lima bean as 6% urea resulted in higher crude protein content (15.7%) of shell pods and degradability of crude protein (91.7%). Potential degradation of dry matter increased (P<0.05) with the incubation time, reaching 85.1% at 48 h of incubation, although the ammoniation not promoted significant changes in ruminal degradation kinetics of this constituent. Regarding the kinetics of ruminal degradation of neutral detergent fiber, ammoniation with 6% urea decreased by approximately 1 h in the lag time, although no influence has verified to other parameters of neutral detergent fiber degradation, with degradation rate compatible with the characteristics of fibrous feeds (about 3% h−1). The lima bean shell pods of presents high degradation rate, consisting in a bulky feed of good quality, although considered a waste of culture. Ammoniation of shell pods of lima bean with urea does not promote improvement in dry matter degradability, although result in improvement of total nitrogen available to microrganisms in the rumen, with improve the neutral detergent fiber degradability, and the level of 6% more suitable for treatment in this bulky.