Abstract Background: Agricultural management modifies the microclimate in the cultivated area, improving the physiology and productivity of plants. Questions: How does the microclimate, physiology and productivity of maize vary in a monoculture (M) and a milpa (polyculture, MFC) in shallow and deep soils of Yucatan? Study species: Zea mays L. Study site and date: Yucatán, Mexico; 2022 Methods: Air and soil temperature, water vapor pressure deficit, dew formation and volumetric soil water content (CVA); CO2 assimilation (A), transpiration (E), stomatal conductance (gs), water use efficiency, chlorophyll content (CC), quantum efficiency, electron transport rate and non-photochemical dissipation in maize plants were measured at 40 and 75 days after planting, in milpas and monocultures in Peto (shallow soil with high stoniness) and Mama (deeper soils with low stoniness), Yucatán. Results: The soil temperature was up to 5 °C higher in Peto and 2 °C in Mama in M compared to MFC, where soil water was also up to 22 % higher than in M. Maize plants in Mama showed higher A and E than those of Peto; the plants in MFC in Peto had higher A, E and gs than those of M; the opposite was observed in Mama. The CRA and CC were higher in MFC plants in Peto. Conclusions: The microclimatic modification associated with the polyculture, and its effect on maize was related to the soil: the Milpa was more productive on stony soils and monoculture in deep soils. The CVA was higher in MFC.

Resumen Antecedentes: El manejo agrícola modifica el microclima en el área de cultivo, afectando la fisiología y productividad de las plantas. Preguntas: ¿Cómo varía el microclima, fisiología y productividad del maíz en un monocultivo (M) y una milpa (policultivo, MFC) en suelos profundo y superficial de Yucatán? Especie de estudio: Zea mays L. Sitio de estudio: Yucatán, México; 2022 Métodos: Se midió temperatura del aire y suelo, déficit de presión de vapor, formación de rocío y contenido volumétrico de agua en suelo (CVA); asimilación de CO2 (A), transpiración (E), conductancia estomática (gs), eficiencia en el uso del agua, contenido de clorofila (CC), eficiencia cuántica, tasa de transporte de electrones y disipación no fotoquímica en plantas de maíz a 40 y 75 días después de la siembra, en milpas y monocultivos en Peto (suelo superficial, alta pedregosidad) y Mama (suelo más profundo, baja pedregosidad), Yucatán. Resultados: La temperatura del suelo fue hasta 5 °C mayor en Peto y 2 °C en Mama en M respecto a MFC, que registró hasta 22 % mayor CVA que M. El maíz en Mama presentó mayor A y E que en Peto; las plantas en MFC en Peto tuvieron mayor A, E y gs que las de M; en Mama fue lo contrario. El CRA y CC fue mayor en plantas de MFC en Peto. Conclusiones: La modificación microclimática y su efecto sobre el maíz dependió del suelo: MFC fue más productiva en suelos superficiales, mientras M en suelos profundos. El CVA fue mayor en MFC.

Abstract The domestic grape germination eco-physiology is a little studied aspect since reproduction occurs predominantly agamically, despite the sexual reproduction remains the main form for the selection of new cultivars. In this study, two international cultivars grown all over the world -Chardonnay and Syrahwere chosen as models of the domestic grape for the experiments in the eco-physiology of germination. The experimental design consisted of chemical, mechanical pre-treatments and combination of them as the bird ingestion pre-treatment that simulates the transit through the digestive tract of birds. Furthermore, seeds were submitted to different periods of cold stratification - 0, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days - to simulate the winter effect. Seeds were placed to germinate at different incubation temperatures, to find the optimal germination protocol. The results showed that domestic grapes retain the need for cold stratification, and the best germination temperature is represented by the fluctuating temperature that simulates spring conditions. Our results help to understand what the best germination conditions of domestic grapes are and offer a contribution to extend the knowledge on how the process of domestication may have affected the biology of Vitis vinifera L. subsp. vinifera. ecophysiology eco physiology agamically study Chardonnay chemical pretreatments pre treatments pretreatment treatment birds Furthermore 0 15 30 6 9 effect temperatures protocol L subsp 1 3

ABSTRACT: Pineapple is a tropical fruit with high demand by the fruit market in Brazil. Fruits of the cultivar ´Turiaçu` stans out in local consumer markets due to its excellent quality. The objective of this work was to evaluate ecophysiological responses of ´Turiaçu` pineapple plants at the vegetative and reproductive stages to soil fertilization and crop location, and their effects in fruit yield. The study was conducted in the cities of São Luís and Turiaçu, MA, Brazil. Plants under mineral and organic fertilization in two locations, São Luís and Turiaçu, and in two seasons, dry and rainy season, were evaluated during dry and rainy seasons. Chlorophyll index, photochemical efficiency, gas exchange, and fruit yield were evaluated. The pineapple plants presented decrease in the photosynthetic activity, at both developmental stages and in both seasons, when grown in São Luís. The CO2 photosynthetic assimilation decreased. The PSI and PSII activity, according with photosynthetic index, was more sensitive at the reproductive than at the vegetative stage. The organic fertilization was not appropriate for the ´Turiaçu` pineapple crops, regardless of the crop location. The fruit yields were 54.4% and 57.9% lower in São Luís, under mineral and organic fertilization, respectively. Thus, the ecophysiology of ´Turiaçu` pineapple was more affected by water availability than by soil fertility in the municipality of Turiaçu. ABSTRACT Brazil Turiaçu ´Turiaçu quality location MA locations seasons season index efficiency exchange activity CO decreased stage crops 544 54 4 54.4 579 57 9 57.9 respectively Thus 5 54. 57.

RESUMO: O abacaxi é uma fruta tropical com alta demanda pelo mercado de frutas no Brasil. Os frutos da cultivar ´Turiaçu`se destacam nos mercados consumidores locais pela excelente qualidade. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as respostas ecofisiológicas de plantas de abacaxizeiro ´Turiaçu`nos estádios vegetativo e reprodutivo à adubação do solo e ao local de cultivo, e seus efeitos na produção de frutos. O estudo foi realizado nas cidades de São Luís e Turiaçu, MA, Brasil. Plantas sob adubação mineral e orgânica foram avaliadas durante as estações seca e chuvosa. Foram avaliados teores de clorofila, eficiência fotoquímica, trocas gasosas e produção de frutos. As plantas de abacaxi apresentaram diminuição da atividade fotossintética, em ambas as fases de desenvolvimento e em ambas as estações, quando cultivadas em São Luís. A assimilação fotossintética de CO2 diminuiu. A atividade de PSI e PSII foi mais sensível na fase reprodutiva do que na fase vegetativa. A adubação orgânica não foi adequada para as lavouras de abacaxi ´Turiaçu`, independente do local de cultivo. As produtividades de frutos foram 54,4% e 57,9% menores em São Luís, sob adubação mineral e orgânica, respectivamente. Assim, a ecofisiologia do abacaxi de ´Turiaçu`foi mais afetada pela disponibilidade hídrica do que pela fertilidade do solo no município de Turiaçu. RESUMO Brasil Turiaçuse Turiaçu se qualidade Turiaçunos cultivo MA chuvosa clorofila fotoquímica CO diminuiu vegetativa ´Turiaçu` 544 54 4 54,4 579 57 9 57,9 respectivamente Assim Turiaçufoi ´Turiaçu 5 54, 57,

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has infected 630 million people and led to 6.59 million deaths worldwide since its outbreak. To control COVID-19 advance, finding new molecules with potential to inhibit viral spread is pivotal. Papain-like protease (PLpro) is one of the most interesting targets of pharmacological inhibition since it is implicated not only in viral replication but also in modulation of host immune response. Natural products are of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry due to their diverse structure and biological activities. The NuBBEDB (Nuclei of Bioassays, Biosynthesis and Ecophysiology of Natural Products Database) is an excellent source of natural products (NPs) from the Brazilian flora. In this study, we performed virtual screening, molecular dynamics, and binding energy analyses of the NuBBEDB library to target severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) papain-like protease (PLpro), the virus’s protease essential for replication. Among the top-ranked molecules, the indole alkaloids raputindoles A, C, and D emerged as potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors, showing significant interactions with the pivotal Beta-Loop-2 (BL2) region, including the catalytic Y268 residue. Notably, raputindole D displayed enhanced stabilization of the BL2 region, while raputindole C exhibited superior overall stability. These in silico findings suggest that raputindoles, especially D, might offer therapeutic value against COVID-19, laying the groundwork for further experimental evaluations. COVID19 COVID 19 (COVID-19 63 659 6 59 6.5 outbreak COVID-1 advance Papainlike Papain like PLpro (PLpro response activities Nuclei Bioassays Database NPs (NPs flora study screening dynamics SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV (SARS-CoV-2 papainlike papain PLpro, , viruss virus s topranked top ranked A SARS-CoV- inhibitors BetaLoop2 BetaLoop Beta Loop Beta-Loop- BL (BL2 region Y Y26 residue Notably stability COVID19, 19, evaluations COVID1 1 (COVID-1 65 5 6. COVID- (SARS-CoV- SARS-CoV Beta-Loop (BL Y2 (COVID- (SARS-CoV (COVID

Abstract: Aim In this study, we investigated the distribution of Anabaenopsis elenkinii and Limnospira platensis in the saline-alkaline lakes of Nhecolândia (Pantanal wetland) and evaluated the impact of pH, temperature, and nitrogen on their growth and development to understand their ecological responses, showing insights into their ecophysiology in both cultured and natural environments. Methods Both species were collected in the subsurface, using a plastic bottle (200 mL) and the parameters temperature, conductivity, and pH were measured in situ. From these samples, the strains A. elenkinii CCIBt1059 and L. platensis CCIBt3335 were isolated and underwent six different cultivation treatments, in triplicate, during 30 days, with daily cell count, photoperiod of 12-12 hours of light-dark, and light intensity between 80-100 µmol photons m-2.s-1, using BG-11 modified medium, as follows: nitrate concentration experiments were performed with a 750 mg.L-1 NaNO3 (50%) and a nitrogen-free condition (0%) (T1 vs T2); temperature experiments were performed with 30 °C and 35 °C (T3 vs T4); pH experiments with 10.5 and 7.0 (T5 vs T6). The adopted control conditions were BG-11m medium (3% NaNO3, 45 mg.L-1), pH adjusted to 9.5, and temperature set at 25 °C. Results We have found that the treatment with the highest nitrogen availability (T1), pH of 9.5, and a temperature of 25 °C, provides the most favorable conditions for the growth of both studied species. In nature, A. elenkinii occurred predominantly between pH 9.04 to 10.4 (average 9.8) and L. platensis at pH 9.22 to 10.23 (mean 9.9), highlighting the alkaliphilic nature of these species. Furthermore, we observed that temperature influences the frequency of heterocyte formation in A. elenkinii. At elevated temperatures (30 and 35 °C), the frequency of heterocytes was higher compared to 25 °C during the exponential growth phase, indicating that increased heterocyte formation is a strategy in response to temperature stress. Conclusions This research provides valuable insights into the ecological aspects and optimization of the cultivation of the two species studied, which hold ecological significance to saline lakes. Further studies are recommended to explore their potential biotechnological applications. Abstract study salinealkaline alkaline Pantanal wetland responses environments subsurface 200 (20 mL conductivity situ samples A CCIBt CCIBt105 L CCIBt333 treatments triplicate 3 days count 1212 12 12-1 lightdark, lightdark dark, dark light-dark 80100 80 100 80-10 m2.s1, m2s1 ms m 2.s 1, 2 s 1 m-2.s-1 BG11 BG 11 BG-1 follows 75 mg.L1 mgL1 mgL mg.L mg mg.L- NaNO 50% 50 (50% nitrogenfree free 0% 0 (0% T1 T (T T2 T2) C T3 T4 T4) 105 10 5 10. 70 7 7. T5 T6. T6 . T6) BG11m BGm 11m 3% (3 4 mg.L1, , mg.L-1) 95 9 9.5 T1, (T1) 904 04 9.0 104 average 9.8 98 8 922 22 9.2 1023 23 10.2 mean 9.9, 99 9.9 9.9) Furthermore °C) phase stress applications 20 (2 CCIBt10 CCIBt33 121 12- 8010 80-1 m2 s1 m2.s1 m2s 2s m-2.s- BG1 BG- L1 (50 (0 ( 9. 90 92 102 CCIBt1 CCIBt3 801 80- m2.s m-2.s (5

Resumo: Objetivo Neste estudo, investigamos a distribuição de Anabaenopsis elenkinii e Limnospira platensis nas lagoas salino-alcalinas do Pantanal da Nhecolândia e avaliamos o impacto do pH, temperatura e nitrogênio no crescimento e desenvolvimento dessas espécies para entender suas respostas ecológicas, mostrando insights em sua ecofisiologia em ambientes cultivados e naturais. Métodos Ambas as espécies foram coletadas em garrafas plástica (200 mL) e os parâmetros temperatura, condutividade e pH foram medidos in situ. A partir dessas amostras, as cepas A. elenkinii CCIBt1059 e L. platensis CCIBt3335 foram isoladas e submetidas a seis diferentes tratamentos de cultivo, em triplica, durante 30 dias, com contagem de células diárias, fotoperíodo 12-12 horas de claro-escuro e intensidade luminosa 80-100 µmol fótons m-2.s-1, utilizando meio BG-11 modificado, a saber: experimentos de concentração de nitrato foram realizados com NaNO3 750 mg.L-1 (50%) e uma condição livre de nitrogênio (0%) (T1 vs T2); experimentos de temperatura foram realizados com 30 °C e 35 °C (T3 vs T4); e experimentos de pH com 10,5 e 7,0 (T5 vs T6). As condições de controle adotadas foram meio BG-11m (3% NaNO3, 45 mg.L-1), pH ajustado para 9,5 e temperatura regulada para 25 °C. Resultados Descobrimos que o tratamento com maior disponibilidade de nitrogênio (T1), pH 9,5, temperatura 25 °C, proporciona as condições mais favoráveis para o crescimento de ambas as espécies estudadas. Na natureza, A. elenkinii ocorreu predominantemente entre pH 9,04 a 10,4 (média 9,8) e L. platensis em pH 9,22 a 10,23 (média 9,9), ressaltando a natureza alcalifílica dessas espécies. Além disso, observamos que a temperatura influencia a frequência de formação de heterócitos em A. elenkinii. Em temperaturas elevadas (30 e 35 °C), a frequência de heterócitos foi maior em comparação com 25 °C durante a fase de crescimento exponencial, indicando que o aumento da formação de heterócitos é uma estratégia em resposta ao estresse térmico. Conclusões Esta pesquisa fornece informações valiosas sobre os aspectos ecológicos e otimização do cultivo das duas espécies estudadas, que possuem importância ecológica para as lagoas salinas. Mais estudos são recomendados para explorar suas potenciais aplicações biotecnológicas. Resumo estudo salinoalcalinas salino alcalinas ecológicas naturais 200 (20 mL situ amostras CCIBt CCIBt105 L CCIBt333 triplica 3 dias diárias 1212 12 12-1 claroescuro claro escuro 80100 80 100 80-10 m2.s1, m2s1 ms m 2.s 1, 2 s 1 m-2.s-1 BG11 BG 11 BG-1 modificado saber NaNO 75 mg.L1 mgL1 mgL mg.L mg mg.L- 50% 50 (50% 0% 0 (0% T1 T (T T2 T2) C T3 T4 T4) 105 10 5 10, 70 7 7, T5 T6. T6 . T6) BG11m BGm 11m 3% (3 4 mg.L1, , mg.L-1) 95 9 9, T1, (T1) estudadas 904 04 9,0 104 média 9,8 98 8 922 22 9,2 1023 23 10,2 9,9, 99 9,9 9,9) disso °C) exponencial térmico salinas biotecnológicas 20 (2 CCIBt10 CCIBt33 121 12- 8010 80-1 m2 s1 m2.s1 m2s 2s m-2.s- BG1 BG- L1 (50 (0 ( 90 92 102 CCIBt1 CCIBt3 801 80- m2.s m-2.s (5

Resumen Antecedentes: Las poblaciones de Magnolia pugana están disminuyendo, asimismo la precipitación disminuirá 10 % y la temperatura aumentará (2-4 °C) en su área de distribución, de acuerdo al escenario de cambio climático más severo, lo que puede comprometer su germinación. Hipótesis: La interacción del aumento de temperatura y disminución del potencial hídrico reduce y retrasa la germinación de Magnolia pugana. Especie de estudio: Magnolia pugana, endémica del occidente de México, en peligro de extinción. Sitio y año de estudio: Sur de Zacatecas y centro de Jalisco, México. Abril, 2019. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluó la viabilidad de semillas con la prueba de tetrazolio. Se analizó el efecto de temperatura (24, 28 y 37 °C), potencial hídrico (con PEG 8000) (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9, -1.2 MPa) y su interacción sobre porcentaje y tiempo medio de germinación, con ANOVA factoriales. Resultados: La viabilidad fue 80 %. Las interacciones entre temperatura y potencial hídrico sobre porcentaje y tiempo medio de germinación fueron significativas. No hubo germinación a 37 °C. El porcentaje de germinación más alto (78 %) se produjo a 24 °C y -0.3 MPa, el menor (3 %) a 28 °C y -0.6 MPa. A 24 °C y 0 MPa germinaron en menor tiempo (23.9 ± 1.5 días), a 28 °C y -0.9 MPa se retrasó 1.5 veces. Conclusiones: La interacción entre bajo potencial hídrico y aumento de temperatura redujo la germinabilidad de Magnolia pugana, condiciones previstas por futuros escenarios de cambio climático, con esto su vulnerabilidad a la extinción podría aumentar.

Abstract Background: Magnolia pugana populations are declining, in addition, it is estimated that precipitation will decrease by up to 10 % and temperatures will increase (2-4 °C) under the most severe climate change scenario, which may affect germination. Hypotheses: The interaction of increased temperature and decreased water potential reduces and delays the germination of Magnolia pugana seeds. Studied species: Magnolia pugana, an endangered species endemic to western Mexico. Study site and dates: Southern Zacatecas and central Jalisco, Mexico. April 2019. Materials and methods: Seed viability was evaluated with tetrazolium test. In addition, the effects of temperature (24, 28, and 37 °C), water potential with PEG 8000 (0, -0.3, -0.6, -0.9, -1.2 MPa) and its interaction on the percentage and mean germination time were analyzed with factorial ANOVA tests. Results: Viability was 80 %. The interactions between temperature and water potential on germination percentage and mean germination time were significant. There was no germination at 37 °C. The highest germination (78 %) was at 24 °C and -0.3 MPa, while the lowest (3 %) was at 28 °C and -0.6 MPa. The control treatment (24 °C and 0 MPa) facilitated germination in a shorter time (23.9 ± 1.5 days). At 28 °C and -0.9 MPa, the mean germination time was slowed by 1.5 times. Conclusions: Magnolia pugana germinability was reduced by the interaction between low water potentials and increased temperature, conditions predicted by future climate change scenarios, therefore its vulnerability to extinction could increase.

Resumen Introducción: La marcada estacionalidad en las especies de sabana puede estimular respuestas fisiológicas que maximicen el metabolismo fotosintético y la productividad. Sin embargo, esas respuestas fisiológicas están vinculadas al estado fenológico de toda la planta, incluidas las fenofases de las hojas. Objetivo: Estudiar cómo los rasgos fisiológicos influyen en el tiempo de la fenofase entre especies de sabana congenéricas y concurrentes. Métodos: Evaluamos la fenología y características fisiológicas de poblaciones de Byrsonima intermedia, B. coccolobifolia y B. verbascifolia. Las mediciones fisiológicas se realizaron al inicio de la estación seca y lluviosa, y de nuevo al final de la estación. Resultados: B. intermedia y B. coccolobifolia se clasificaron como brevicaducifolias y B. verbascifolia como perennifolias. El rendimiento cuántico máximo para B. intermedia y B. coccolobifolia fueron más bajos durante la época seca. Al inicio del período seco, se observaron niveles de pigmentos cloroplastídicos más altos, aunque los niveles de clorofila disminuyeron a medida que avanzaba la estación seca, las proporciones clorofila/carotenoides totales fueron más bajas y los contenidos de carotenoides más altos. Detectamos valores bajos de contenido de almidón al inicio de la época lluviosa, que coincide con la reanudación del crecimiento de la planta. A dos meses de esta época, las hojas estaban en su máxima madurez estructural y funcional, con altos valores de polisacáridos solubles en agua y tasas fotosintéticas, y almacenaban grandes cantidades de almidón. Conclusiones: Las estrategias fisiológicas y fenológicas de las hojas de las especies de Byrsonima estaban relacionadas con la resistencia a la sequía y la aclimatación a la estacionalidad de los recursos hídricos de la sabana. Las oscilaciones de los parámetros cuantificados durante el año indicaron una fuerte relación con la estacionalidad hídrica y con los estados fenológicos de las hojas.

Abstract Introduction: Defined seasonality in savanna species can stimulate physiological responses that maximize photosynthetic metabolism and productivity. However, those physiological responses are also linked to the phenological status of the whole plant, including leaf phenophases. Objective: To study how physiological traits influence phenophase timing among congeneric and co-occurring savanna species. Methods: We evaluated the leaf phenology and physiological traits of populations of Byrsonima intermedia, B. coccolobifolia, and B. verbascifolia. Physiological measurements were performed at the onset of the dry and rainy seasons and again late in the season. Results: B. intermedia and B. coccolobifolia were classified as brevideciduous and B. verbascifolia as evergreen. The maximum quantum yield for B. intermedia and B. coccolobifolia were lowest during the dry season. At the onset of the dry period, the highest chloroplastidic pigment levels were observed, which decreased as the season advanced, total chlorophyll/carotenoid ratios were lowest, and carotenoid contents were highest. We detected low starch content values at the start of the rainy season, coinciding with the resumption of plant growth. Two months into this season, the leaves were at their peak structural and functional maturity, with high water-soluble polysaccharide values and photosynthetic rates, and were storing large amounts of starch. Conclusions: Physiological and leaf phenological strategies of the Byrsonima species were related to drought resistance and acclimatization to the seasonality of savanna water resources. The oscillations of the parameters quantified during the year indicated a strong relationship with water seasonality and with the phenological status of the leaves.

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to evaluate the growth in plant height, stem base diameter, survival rate, and ecophysiology of Acacia mangium and Mimosa caesalpiniifolia plants with and without inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Rhizophagus clarus) in areas degraded by mining in the municipality of Itaporanga D’Ajuda, SE, Brazil. The experiment was conducted with plants grown with spacing of 3 × 3 m in areas degraded by sand and gravel mining in Itaporanga D’Ajuda, using plants of the species Acacia mangium and Mimosa caesalpiniifolia. Four treatments were used: Acacia mangium without AMF; Mimosa caesalpiniifolia without AMF; Acacia mangium with AMF; Mimosa caesalpiniifolia with AMF. Plants from each treatment were evaluated for plant height, stem base diameter, survival rate and ecophysiological parameters at 12 months after planting. The forest legume Mimosa caesalpiniifolia inoculated with mycorrhizal fungi (Rhizophagus clarus) presented the best results in plant height, survival rate, and photosynthetic efficiency, at twelve months after planting. Plants in the treatment with Acacia mangium without inoculation with mycorrhizal fungi (Rhizophagus clarus) had the largest stem base diameters and second highest plant heights. However, the lowest survival rate of the plants may have caused overestimation of the results of stem base diameter and plant height. height Rhizophagus clarus DAjuda, DAjuda D Ajuda, Ajuda D’Ajuda SE Brazil used AMF 1 planting efficiency heights However

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o crescimento em altura, diâmetro, a taxa de sobrevivência e a ecofisiologia de Acacia mangium e Mimosa caesalpiniifolia inoculadas com fungos micorrízicos arbusculares (Rhizophagus clarus) e sem inoculação em área degradada de mineração no município de Itaporanga D’Ajuda, SE. O experimento foi implantado no espaçamento de 3x3 m em uma área degradada por mineração de areia e cascalhos no município de Itaporanga D’Ajuda, SE com as espécies Acacia mangium (Acacia) e Mimosa caesalpiniifolia (Sabiá). Foram definidos quatro tratamentos: Acacia mangium sem FMA; Mimosa caesalpiniifolia sem FMA; Acacia mangium com FMA; Mimosa caesalpiniifolia com FMA. As plantas de cada tratamento foram avaliadas quanto à altura da planta, diâmetro da base do caule, taxa de sobrevivência e parâmetros ecofisiológicos aos 12 meses após o plantio, utilizando 5 plantas selecionadas ao acaso por tratamento. Doze meses após o plantio conclui-se: a leguminosa florestal Mimosa caesalpiniifolia inoculada com fungos micorrízicos Rhizophagus clarus apresentou os melhores resultados em altura, taxa de sobrevivência e eficiência fotossintética. A Acacia mangium sem inoculação com fungos micorrízicos Rhizophagus clarus teve o maior diâmetro e a segunda maior altura. Porém a menor taxa de sobrevivência pode ter superestimado os resultados de diâmetro e altura. DAjuda, DAjuda D Ajuda, Ajuda D’Ajuda x 3x (Acacia Sabiá. Sabiá . (Sabiá) tratamentos FMA planta caule 1 concluise conclui se conclui-se fotossintética (Sabiá

ABSTRACT The most severe drought of this century in the Amazon rainforest, which was caused by El Niño, occurred from 2015 to 2016. With a focus on the ecophysiology of the regrowth of the Brazil nut tree, Bertholletia excelsa, it was investigated how the progression of the drought of 2015-2016 affected the physiological traits of the coppice regrowth of B. excelsa. The experiment was carried out in a ten-year-old plantation of Brazil nut trees, which had been subjected to thinning and coppice regrowth two years earlier. In the sprouts grown on the stumps of cut trees, the following treatments were applied: (T1) thinning to one sprout per stump; (T2) thinning to two sprouts per stump, and (T3) maintenance of three sprouts per stump. Thinning treatments did not alter the growth and ecophysiological traits of the Brazil nut tree sprouts, though the phosphorus content of the leaves was higher in T1. However, the progression of the drought in 2015-2016 negatively affected the growth (height) and gas exchange of sprouts of all treatments. In addition, an increase of around 37% was observed in the intrinsic water-use efficiency. Concerning photochemical performance, no alterations were observed. Therefore, drought stress promoted a negative effect on sprout growth and affected traits related to the photosynthesis of the B. excelsa sprouts independently of the number of sprouts per stump. rainforest Niño 201 2016 20152016 2015-201 B tenyearold ten year old trees earlier applied T1 T (T1 stump T2 (T2 T3 (T3 However height (height addition 37 wateruse water use efficiency performance Therefore 20 2015201 2015-20 (T 3 2 201520 2015-2 20152 2015-

RESUMO A seca mais severa deste século na floresta amazônica, causada por El Niño, ocorreu de 2015 a 2016. Com foco na ecofisiologia da rebrota da castanheira da Amazônia, foi investigado como a progressão da seca de 2015-2016 afetou as características fisiológicas das rebrotas de uma talhadia de B. excelsa. O experimento foi realizado em uma plantação de castanheiras com dez anos, a qual havia sido submetida a um desbaste e rebrota de talhadia dois anos antes. Nas rebrotas crescidas sobre os tocos das árvores cortadas foram aplicados os seguintes tratamentos: (T1) desbrota para manter um broto por cepa; (T2) desbrota para manter dois brotos por cepa; e (T3) manutenção de três brotos por cepa. Os tratamentos de desbrota não alteraram o crescimento e as características ecofisiológicas dos brotos da castanheira, exceto para o teor foliar de fósforo, que foi maior em T1. Porém, a progressão da seca em 2015-2016 afetou negativamente o crescimento em altura e as trocas gasosas dos brotos de todos os tratamentos. Além disso, foi observado um aumento de cerca de 37% na eficiência intrínseca do uso da água. Quanto ao desempenho fotoquímico, não foram observadas alterações. Portanto, o estresse hídrico promoveu efeito negativo no crescimento da brotação e afetou características relacionadas à fotossíntese das brotações de B. excelsa, independentemente do número de brotações por cepa. amazônica Niño 201 2016 Amazônia 20152016 2015-201 B excelsa antes T1 T (T1 cepa T2 (T2 T3 (T3 fósforo Porém disso 37 água fotoquímico alterações Portanto 20 2015201 2015-20 (T 3 2 201520 2015-2 20152 2015-

Resumen Antecedentes: La presencia de petróleo crudo (PC) en el suelo puede conllevar la muerte de especies vegetales que no logran aclimatarse a estas condiciones. Preguntas: ¿Cuál será la respuesta fisiológica de dos especies arbóreas creciendo en un suelo contaminado con diferentes concentraciones de PC? ¿Cuál será su plasticidad fisiológica en este contexto? Especies de estudio: Haematoxylum campechianum L. y Tabebuia rosea (Bertol.) DC. Sitio de estudio: Tabasco, México; 2017. Métodos: Se evaluaron variables fisiológicas en dos especies arbóreas establecidas en suelos contaminados bajo tres concentraciones de PC (15,170 a 15,600 mg kg-1) durante 292 días; se midió la asimilación de CO2 (A), transpiración (E), eficiencia en el uso del agua (EUA), eficiencia cuántica del fotosistema II (Fv/Fm y ΦPSII ), tasa de transporte de electrones (TTE), disipación no fotoquímica de energía (DNE), potencial hídrico, osmótico y contenido de clorofila. Resultados: Se encontró baja plasticidad fisiológica en ambas especies; hubo un efecto hormesis donde, en la concentración más baja de PC, los individuos presentaron un desempeño fisiológico superior comparado con plantas del tratamiento control. En T. rosea se registró un incremento en A, E, ΦPSII, DNE y Fv/Fm y una reducción en la TTE hacia el final del experimento en todos los tratamientos. H. campechianum presentó un incremento en la concentración de clorofila al final del mismo. Conclusiones: Tabebuia rosea presentó mayor variabilidad en sus respuestas fisiológicas comparada con H. campechianum, lo que sugiere que la primera podría ser más vulnerable a la presencia de petróleo crudo en suelo.

Abstract Background: The presence of crude oil (CO) in the soil can lead to the death of plant species that cannot acclimate to these conditions. Questions: What will be the physiological response of two tree species growing in soil contaminated with different concentrations of CO? What will be its physiological plasticity in this context? Study species: Haematoxylum campechianum L. and Tabebuia rosea (Bertol.) DC. Study site: Tabasco, Mexico; 2017. Methods: The physiological performance of two tree species growing in contaminated soils subjected to different concentrations of CO (15,170 to 15,600 mg kg-1) for 292 days was evaluated; we measured CO2 assimilation (A), transpiration (E), water use efficiency (EUA), quantic efficiency of photosystem II (Fv/Fm and ΦPSII), electron transport rate (TTE), non-photochemical quenching (DNE), water and osmotic potential, and chlorophyll content. Results: Low physiological plasticity was found in both species; there was a hormesis effect where individuals in the lower concentration of CO presented a physiological performance superior compared with plants in the control treatment. In T. rosea, there was an increase in the assimilation and transpiration rate, ΦPSII, DNE and Fv/Fm towards the end of the experiment; the TTE decreased from the beginning to the end of the experiment in all treatments. H. campechianum showed an increase in chlorophyll concentration towards the end of the experiment. Conclusions: Tabebuia rosea showed greater variability in their physiological response compared to H. campechianum, which suggests that they could be more sensitive to the presence of crude oil in the soil.

Resumo Dipteryx alata Vogel é uma arbórea de ampla ocorrência no Cerrado, se estabelecendo preferencialmente em solos bem drenados. Estudos referentes à ecofisiologia de D. alata em podem contribuir para a tomada de decisão sobre o uso de mudas dessa espécie em programas de recuperação de áreas degradadas sujeitas a alagamento temporário. Objetivamos com essa pesquisa avaliar os efeitos do alagamento no metabolismo fotossintético e antioxidante, além da qualidade de mudas dessa espécie, cultivadas ou não sob alagamento durante quatro períodos de avaliação (0, 20, 40 e 60 dias) seguidos de 100 dias após o término de cada período (0+100, 20+100, 40+100, 60+100 dias), possibilitando verificar o potencial de recuperação pós-alagamento. Observamos que as plantas alagadas apresentaram menor eficiência fotossintética e danos em FV/FM entretanto houve recuperação dessas características no pós alagamento. A qualidade das mudas reduziu sob alagamento não variando entre os períodos de exposição e embora tenha aumentado no pós-alagamento manteve-se menor não se recuperando. A ocorrência de lenticelas hipertrofiadas associadas a alterações fisiológicas e um eficiente sistema enzimático antioxidante devem ter contribuído para a sobrevivência e recuperação metabólica dessas mudas. Diante disso, sugerimos que a espécie é sensível ao estresse por alagamento, mas capaz de se ajustar e recuperar as características metabólicas 100 dias após a suspensão deste estresse hídrico, no entanto a qualidade da mudas não apresentou recuperação, assim, sugerimos plasticidade diante da condição de cultivo e ressaltamos que o tempo de 100 dias não é suficiente para a completa retomada do crescimento.

Abstract Dipteryx alata Vogel is a tree species widely found in Cerrado, settling preferentially in well drained soils. Studies related to ecophysiology of D. alata may contribute to the decision making about using seedlings of this species in projects aimed at the recovery of degraded areas where seasonal flooding happens. This study aimed to assess the effects of flooding on photosynthetic and antioxidant metabolism and quality of D. alata seedlings cultivated or not under flooding during four assessment periods (0, 20, 40, and 60 days), followed by 100 days after the end of each assessment period (0+100, 20+100, 40+100, and 60+100 days), allowing verifying the potential for post-flooding recovery. Flooded plants showed lower photosynthetic efficiency than non-flooded plants, regardless of the periods of exposure. However, this efficiency was recovered in the post-flooding, with values similar to that of the non-flooded seedlings. Moreover, the damage to FV/FM was evidenced by an increase in the period of exposure to flooding, but recovery was also observed at this stage of the photosynthetic metabolism. Seedling quality decreased under flooding, not varying between periods of exposure, but remained lower although the increase observed in the post-flooding period, with no recovery after flooding. The occurrence of hypertrophied lenticels associated with physiological changes and an efficient antioxidant enzyme system might have contributed to the survival and recovery of these seedlings. Thus, this species is sensitive to flooding stress but capable of adjusting and recovering metabolic characteristics at 100 days after the suspension of the water stress, but with no recovery in seedling quality. Thus, we suggested plasticity under the cultivation condition and determined that the time of 100 days is not enough for the complete resumption of growth.

ABSTRACT Temperature affects the body size of animals, which is an important trait in natural and sexual selection. Insects do not have complex mechanisms of temperature control, thus temperature changes affect their life aspects, from enzymatic reactions to behavior. The amount of fat stored by insects is also influenced by temperature and constitutes a tissue with biosynthetic and metabolic activity, acting as an energy reservoir. We assessed the effect of environmental temperature due to elevation and seasonal temperature variations on body size and condition of two dung beetles species: Canthon rutilans cyanescens and Dichotomius sericeus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae). Both species are abundant in southern Brazilian forests, but they differ in habits: the first is a diurnal roller whereas the later is a nocturnal tunneler. Summer months and sites with lower elevations and higher temperatures presented larger C. rutilans cyanescens. A linear relationship exists between body size and soil temperatures, whereas the temperature positively influences the body length. Furthermore, C. rutilans cyanescens from cooler sites had more body fat. Individuals of D. sericeus were also larger in summer months, however, we did not find differences in the proportion of fat or a relation between body size and temperature. Thus, the body size of dung beetle species varies in relation to temporal factors, as both species are larger in summer. More interesting was to observe that the species with a diurnal habit, even though smaller in colder places, has a higher proportion of fat, which indicates an evolutionary response to environmental pressure. animals selection control aspects behavior activity reservoir Coleoptera (Coleoptera Scarabaeinae. Scarabaeinae . Scarabaeinae) forests habits tunneler C length Furthermore D however Thus factors habit places pressure

ABSTRACT Grafting can be an ally in the vegetable’s soilless cultivation, being the objective of this work evaluate the growth and production, as well as to define the thermal sum and trophic limit of grafted and non-grafted tomato plants cultivated in substrate. The experiments were conducted in a protected environment in the city of Jaguari-RS, in two growing seasons in the years 2019 and 2020. Italian and Gaucho tomato cultivars were used, the rootstock was chosen for giving vigor and longevity to the plants. Yield data were obtained through weekly fruit harvesting, growth data through periodic collections of whole plants and the total biomass obtained at the end of the experiments. Grafted plants show greater vegetative growth regardless of the crop season; however, non-grafted plants are more productive in a growing cycle with restricted light and low temperatures. Grafted plants require a greater thermal sum to complete their phenological stages. The trophic limit for grafted and non-grafted plants of Italian and Gaucho tomato cultivars is 4.8 MJ/m2/day. vegetables vegetable s cultivation production nongrafted non substrate JaguariRS, JaguariRS Jaguari RS, RS Jaguari-RS 201 2020 used harvesting season however temperatures stages 48 4 8 4. MJm2day MJmday MJ m2 day m MJ/m2/day 20 202 MJm 2

RESUMO A enxertia pode ser uma aliada no cultivo sem solo de hortaliças, sendo o objetivo deste trabalho avaliar o crescimento e a produção, assim como definir a soma térmica e o limite trófico de plantas enxertadas e não enxertadas de tomateiro cultivadas em substrato. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em ambiente protegido na cidade de Jaguari-RS, em duas safras de cultivo nos anos 2019 e 2020. Foram utilizadas cultivares de tomateiro do tipo italiano e gaúcho, o porta enxerto foi escolhido por conferir vigor e longevidade às plantas. Os resultados produtivos foram obtidos por meio da colheita semanal dos frutos, os dados de crescimento por meio de coletas periódicas de plantas inteiras e a biomassa total obtida ao final dos experimentos. As plantas enxertadas apresentam maior crescimento vegetativo independente da safra de cultivo, no entanto, as plantas não enxertadas são mais produtivas em ciclo de cultivo com restrição de luminosidade e baixas temperaturas. As plantas enxertadas exigem maior soma térmica para completar seus estádios fenológicos. O limite trófico para plantas enxertadas e de pé franco das cultivares de tomateiro do tipo italiano e gaúcho é de 4,8 MJ/m2/dia. hortaliças produção substrato JaguariRS, JaguariRS Jaguari RS, RS Jaguari-RS 201 2020 frutos entanto temperaturas fenológicos 48 4 8 4, MJm2dia MJmdia MJ m2 dia m MJ/m2/dia 20 202 MJm 2

ABSTRACT Several abiotic factors, such as water availability, significantly affect the development of forest species found in the understory. This research aimed to evaluate morphophysiological characteristics in plants of Erythroxylum pauferrense submitted to different water regimes. The experiment was developed in a greenhouse at the Federal University of Paraíba, Campus II, Areia, Paraíba, Brazil. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, with five water treatments [100%, 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% of the pot capacity (PC)] and four replications. Growth attributes, morphofunctional aspects, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll indices were evaluated. The data were submitted for analysis of variance, and in cases of significance, polynomial regression analyses were performed. The plants of Erythroxylum pauferrense submitted to 100% and 80% water levels of the PC present greater development and morphophysiological performance. In comparison, the evaluated parameters were significantly reduced in the regime of greater water stress (20% of the PC). Thus, the water regime of 80% of PC is the most recommended for producing seedlings of Erythroxylum pauferrense, promoting greater growth and significant changes in morphofunctional aspects, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll indexes. factors availability understory regimes Paraíba II Areia Brazil blocks 100%, 100 [100% 80 60 60% 40 20 (PC) replications attributes aspects exchange variance significance performed performance comparison (20 PC. . PC) Thus indexes 10 [100 8 6 4 2 (PC (2 1 [10 ( [1 [

RESUMO Vários fatores abióticos, como a disponibilidade de água, afetam significativamente o desenvolvimento das espécies florestais encontradas no sub-bosque. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar características morfofisiológicas em plantas de Erythroxylum pauferrense submetidas a diferentes regimes hídricos. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação na Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus II, Areia, Paraíba, Brasil. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com cinco tratamentos hídricos [100%, 80%, 60%, 40% e 20% da capacidade do vaso (PC)] e quatro repetições. Foram avaliados atributos de crescimento, aspectos morfofuncionais, trocas gasosas, fluorescência da clorofila e índices de clorofila. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e, nos casos de significância, análises de regressão polinomial. As plantas de Erythroxylum pauferrense submetidas a regimes hídricos de 100% e 80% da PC apresentam maior desenvolvimento e desempenho morfofisiológico. Em comparação, os parâmetros avaliados foram significativamente reduzidos no regime de maior estresse hídrico (20% da PC). Assim, o regime hídrico de 80% de PC é o mais recomendado para produção de mudas de Erythroxylum pauferrense, promovendo maior crescimento e alterações significativas nos aspectos morfofuncionais, trocas gasosas, fluorescência da clorofila e índices de clorofila. abióticos água subbosque. subbosque sub bosque. bosque sub-bosque Paraíba II Areia Brasil acaso 100%, 100 [100% 80 60 60% 40 20 (PC) repetições morfofuncionais gasosas significância polinomial morfofisiológico comparação (20 PC. . PC) Assim 10 [100 8 6 4 2 (PC (2 1 [10 ( [1 [

ABSTRACT Physalis angulata L. (Solanaceae), known as ‘camapu’, has pharmacological and agroindustrial potentials, but information on the ecophysiological aspects that influence germination is scarce. In this context, the objective was to evaluate the expression of the physiological potential of P. angulata seeds as a function of the maturation stage, temperature, substrate and light condition. Four experiments were conducted: in the first, the maturation stages (green calyx + fruit, yellow calyx + fruit and light brown calyx + fruit) were evaluated at temperatures of 25, 30 and 35 °C, separately; in the second, the interaction between the temperatures of 35, 40 and 45 °C and types of substrate (on paper, between paper and between vermiculite) was tested in a 3x3 factorial scheme (temperatures as the first factor and types of substrates as the second factor); in the third experiment, the effect of light (absence of light, white light, red and far-red light) was evaluated; and, in the fourth, increasing values of photoperiods (0, 8, 12 and 16 hours) were used. In all experiments, the design was completely randomized with four replicates of 50 seeds. Analysis of the results showed that there was no interaction between the temperatures and the substrates tested, demonstrating the isolated action of the factors. P. angulata seeds expressed better physiological potential when the calyx and fruit are yellow. In the germination test, the seeds should be sown between paper towels, under temperature of 35 °C and absence of light. L Solanaceae, Solanaceae , (Solanaceae) ‘camapu, camapu ‘camapu ‘camapu’ potentials scarce context P stage condition conducted green 25 3 C separately 4 vermiculite x 3x factor) experiment farred far fourth 0, 0 (0 8 1 hours used 5 factors test towels (Solanaceae 2 (

RESUMO Physalis angulata L. (Solanaceae), conhecida por camapu, possui potenciais farmacológico e agroindustrial, porém são escassas as informações sobre os aspectos ecofisiológicos que influenciam a germinação. Neste sentido, objetivou-se avaliar a expressão do potencial fisiológico de sementes de P. angulata em função do estádio de maturação, temperatura, substrato e condição luminosa. Para isso, conduziram-se quatro experimentos: no primeiro, avaliou-se os estádios de maturação (cálice + fruto verdes, cálice + fruto amarelos e cálice + fruto marrom-claros) nas temperaturas de 25; 30 e 35 °C, separadamente; no segundo, testouse a interação entre as temperaturas 35; 40 e 45°C e tipos de substrato (sobre papel, entre papel e entre vermiculita) em esquema fatorial 3x3 (sendo o primeiro fato as temperaturas e o segundo os tipos de substratos); no terceiro experimento, avaliou-se o efeito da luz (ausência de luz, luz branca, luz na frequência do vermelho e do vermelho-distante); e, no quarto, utilizaram-se valores crescentes de fotoperíodos (0; 8; 12 e 16 horas). Em todos os experimentos o delineamento foi o inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições de 50 sementes. Na análise dos resultados foi visto que não houve interação entre as temperaturas e os substratos testados, demonstrando a atuação isolada dos fatores. As sementes de P. angulata expressaram melhor potencial fisiológico quando o cálice e o fruto estão amarelos. No teste de germinação, as sementes devem ser semeadas entre papel toalha, sob a temperatura de 35 °C e ausência de luz. L Solanaceae, Solanaceae , (Solanaceae) camapu agroindustrial germinação sentido objetivouse objetivou se P luminosa isso conduziramse conduziram avaliouse avaliou verdes marromclaros marrom claros marrom-claros 25 3 C separadamente 4 45C 45 vermiculita x 3x sendo substratos) experimento branca vermelhodistante distante vermelho-distante) quarto utilizaramse utilizaram 0 (0 8 1 horas. horas . horas) 5 testados fatores toalha (Solanaceae 2 vermelho-distante (