Resumen Introducción. El girasol silvestre o polocote (Helianthus annuus L.) es la principal maleza anual en el cultivo de sorgo y maíz en el norte de Tamaulipas, México. Existe escasa información sobre esta especie para realizar bioensayos con herbicidas. Objetivo. Establecer una metodología para la obtención de plántulas de polocote para bioensayos con herbicidas, desde la semilla hasta la multiplicación en vivero. Materiales y métodos. La semilla de polocote se recolectó en enero del año 2023, en el Campo Experimental del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP), en Río Bravo, Tamaulipas. Después, se ejecutó la prueba de germinación inicial sobre papel filtro y viabilidad con tetrazolio. Se comprobó latencia por baja germinación (12 %) y alta viabilidad (86 %). Se usaron doce tratamientos para romper la latencia, mediante etanol (70 %) y agua (75, 25). Como control se utilizó solamente agua. Los tratamientos se aplicaron a temperaturas de 5 °C y 20 °C, sobre papel filtro, algodón y peat moss, en cajas Petri durante siete días. Posteriormente, se mantuvieron a una temperatura de ±25 °C. Con los resultados anteriores, se estableció la fase de vivero con cuatro esquemas con trasplante de semilla pregerminada y dos con siembra directa. Resultados. El mejor tratamiento para romper latencia fue inmersión en agua a 5 °C por siete días sobre algodón, con una germinación del 73 %. Los mejores métodos para obtener plantas fueron charolas con plántulas y trasplante en macetas negras con 75 % y 50 % de supervivencia, respectivamente. La sombra inhibió el crecimiento de las plantas. La siembra directa, con o sin prehidratación de la semilla, fue desfavorable para la germinación y emergencia. Conclusión. La obtención de plántulas de girasol silvestre fue superior cuando la semilla se sometió a pretratamiento hídrico y trasplante posterior a charolas o a bolsas.

Abstract Introduction. The wild sunflower or polocote (Helianthus annuus L.) is the main annual weed in the cultivation of sorghum and corn in northern Tamaulipas, Mexico. To date, there is little information about this species to carry out bioassays with herbicides. Objective. Establish a methodology for obtaining polocote seedlings for bioassays with herbicides, from seed to multiplication in the nursery. Materials and methods. The polocote seed was collected in January 2023, within the National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research (INIFAP) Experimental Field, in Río Bravo, Tamaulipas. Afterwards, the initial germination test was carried out on filter paper and viability with tetrazolium. Latency was confirmed due to low germination (12 %) and high viability (86 %). Twelve treatments were used to break dormancy using ethanol (70 %) and water (75, 25). As a control only water were used. The treatments were applied at temperatures of 5 °C and 20 °C, on filter paper, cotton, and peat moss in Petri dishes for seven days. Subsequently, they were kept at a temperature of ±25 °C. With the previous results, the nursery phase was established with four schemes with pre-germinated seed transplantation and two with direct sowing. Results. The best treatment to break dormancy was immersion in water at 5 °C for seven days on cotton, with 73 % germination. The best methods to obtain plants were trays with seedlings and transplanting into black open-air pots, with 75 % and 50 % survival, respectively. Shade inhibited plant growth. Direct sowing, with or without seed prehydration, was unfavorable for germination and emergence. Conclusion. Obtaining wild sunflower seedlings was higher when the seed was subjected to water pre-treatment and subsequent transplanting into trays or open-air bags.

ABSTRACT Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) is one of the important diseases in corn (Zea mays L.) plants in Indonesia and causes yield losses about 27% to 90%. One of the controls to suppress TLB is using resistant cultivars. This study aims to evaluate the resistance of hybrid corn genotypes to TLB and determine its effect on the epidemic components of the disease. There are four hybrid corn genotypes HCG11, HCG12, HCG13, and HCG14 that were tested with comparison cultivars used are P36, PAC339, NK8103, BISI18, and Anoman. Observation of TLB severity was carried out when plants were 60, 70, 80, and 90 d after plant. The study was prepared using a randomized group design consisting of nine treatments and repeated three times. The observational data were statistically analyzed and continued with least significant different (LSD) test. Analysis of disease progression models in the field was carried out based on goodness of fit tests, area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) and path analysis. The results showed that only the HCG11 genotype showed a somewhat resistant reaction to TLB disease with disease severity of 33.94%, significantly lower than the comparison cvs. PAC339, BISI18, and Anoman in the 5% LSD test. The epidemic component of the disease also showed that the HCG11 genotype had the lowest AUDPC value and infection rate with the highest protection index against TLB disease. Path analysis showed that relative humidity, temperature, precipitation, and wind speed had a significant effect on the progression of TLB disease.

Abstract The environmental impact of polystyrene and other petrochemical packaging has increased interest in researching biodegradable materials as alternatives. The main objective of this research was to develop biodegradable trays from five formulations of Poraqueiba sericea Tulasne (known as umari) seed starch and corn cob meal. The trays were produced using the thermoforming process applying temperatures of 135°C and 145°C for each side of the tray for a time of 6.5 min. Physical analysis of the trays showed that the increase in the percentage of corn cob flour caused changes in color (L*: 68.69 - 64.94), thickness (2.20 - 3.17 mm), density (0.251 - 0.414 g/cm3), moisture (3.85 - 5.68%), water absorption (21.86 - 39.05%), volatile solids (95.33 - 98.31%). Regarding mechanical properties, it was also evidenced the increase in hardness (67.70 - 90.97 N), fracturability (1.43 and 3.19 mm), tension (2.84 to 3.43 MPa) and elongation (1.54 to 2.04%). The formulation of 87.5% umari seed starch and 12.5% tusa flour presented more favorable physical and mechanical properties. Further analysis of this formulation was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which identified bands characteristic of starch (1055 and 1027 cm-1); X-ray diffraction (XRD), which revealed characteristic peaks (2θ = 16.83° and 2θ = 22.69°) associated with cellulose crystallinity in the biodegradable tray; and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which revealed cellulosic voids with irregular distribution due to the addition of fibers. Future research should examine the potential applications of these biodegradable trays for the packaging of raw materials in the food industry.

ABSTRACT The early seedling stage is one of the most vulnerable and critical growth stages in the plant life cycle and determines the final plant stand and yield. Corn hybrids have distinct degrees of drought tolerance, and exploiting this characteristic is important to enhance agricultural production in many tropical regions of the world. Fourteen corn hybrids commonly grown in the central-western region of Brazil, in Cassilândia, Mato Grosso do Sul, were assessed for drought tolerance during the early plant growth stage. Plants were grown in the Plant Ecophysiology Laboratory under non-stressful (control) and stressful (moderate drought) conditions for 28 days. Drought stress was induced with an -0.30 MPa iso-osmotic solution prepared with polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000). The emergence rate, seedling length, and seedling dry matter were measured, and then drought tolerance indexes were calculated. Our results showed that root length is an important morphological trait for plant adaptation to drought stress conditions. Therefore, plant breeding programs should select corn genotypes with longer roots to develop commercial hybrids with superior performance under limited soil water availability. The corn hybrids FS 575 PWU, GNZ 7757 VIP3, LG 36745 PRO4, and MG 545 PWU have greater tolerance to drought stress and are the most suitable genotypes to be grown in conditions of low soil water availability. The AG 8088 PRO2 corn hybrid has greater susceptibility to drought stress and should not be recommended for cultivation in conditions of reduced soil water availability.

ABSTRACT Organic fertilization with tobacco powder compost produced via solid-state fermentation (SSF) is a recent practice that needs to be evaluated through research. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two nitrogen sources – tobacco powder compost or mineral fertilizer (NPK) – and of compost doses on N use and loss in an immediate and residual way in a wheat/corn crop succession in a subtropical Argissolo. The wheat/corn crop succession was established after three successive fertilizer applications with different doses of the compost and of NPK. The following treatments were evaluated: control without application of the compost or mineral fertilizer (C0); mineral fertilization (NPK); and three doses of tobacco powder compost calculated to supply half (C50), the same amount (C100), and double (C200) the N applied via mineral NPK fertilization. To evaluate the residual effect of the fertilizer applications, the C50, C100, C200, and NPK treatments gave rise to additional treatments that did not receive more fertilization: rC50, rC100, rC200, and rNPK, respectively. The C0 generated an additional treatment that came to receive compost, identified as C0-C100. Yield and N accumulation in the aerial part of wheat and corn and N2O emission were evaluated throughout the two crop periods. Compost, in comparison to NPK, maintained the grain yield of wheat (3.0 vs2.5 Mg ha-1) and of corn (10.2 vs 9.5 Mg ha-1) and increased N accumulation in the wheat plants (96 vs 68 kg ha-1) and corn plants (191 vs 164 kg ha-1). Compost increased cumulative N2O emissions by up to three times compared to NPK (6.84 vs 1.93 kg N-N2O ha1 yr1). Increasing the compost dose increased cumulative N2O emissions by 52 % (9.36 vs 6.16 ha-1 yr-1); however, it did not change the emission factor (EF) of N2O, the yield-scaled emission, or N use efficiency. The compost residual effect increased wheat yield up to 93 % and corn yield up to 102 %, whereas no residual effect was observed from NPK. Compost applied on the previous crops did not affect N2O emissions in wheat or in corn; consequently, a residual effect did not impact the EF of N2O. Therefore, tobacco powder compost has the potential to replace mineral fertilization in wheat and in corn. Considering its residual effect is an important strategy to optimize its use and mitigate N2O emissions to the atmosphere.

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de aditivo fitogênico sobre o consumo de nutrientes, digestibilidade da dieta, balanço de nitrogênio e parâmetros ruminais de ovinos. Quatro cordeiros com peso corporal médio de 27,6 ± 2,9 kg foram distribuídos em delineamento quadrado latino 4 × 4 e alimentados com uma dieta basal composta por 600 g MS/dia de silagem de milho e 400 g MS/dia de concentrado. A dieta basal foi suplementada com nenhum aditivo 0,0; 2,0; 4,0 e 6,0 g/kg MS de pimenta. O consumo de MS, proteína bruta (PB), matéria orgânica (MO) e fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) em g/dia reduziu linearmente (P < 0,05). Não foram observados efeitos (P > 0,05) para a digestibilidade aparente da MS, MO, FDN e extrato etéreo. Houve efeito quadrático (P < 0,05) sobre a digestibilidade da PB e do carboidrato não fibroso, estimando-se a digestibilidade máxima de 707,7 e 924,8 (g/kg MS) nos níveis de 2,55 e 0,27 g/kg MS de pimenta, respectivamente. Não houve efeito (P > 0,05) para o nitrogênio urinário e o nitrogênio de retenção. Níveis crescentes de pimenta não alteraram (P > 0,05) o valor de pH e a concentração de N-NH3 do fluido ruminal. Entretanto, houve efeito (P < 0,05) do tempo sobre o valor de pH e N-NH3 ruminal. A inclusão de pimenta na dieta de cordeiros confinados altera negativamente o consumo de matéria seca e FDN, sem prejudicar a digestibilidade dos nutrientes, a utilização do nitrogênio e outros parâmetros ruminais.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a phytogenic additive on nutrient intake, diet digestibility, nitrogen balance, and ruminal parameters of lambs. Four lambs with an average body weight of 27.6 ± 2.9 kg were distributed in a 4 × 4 Latin square design and fed a basal diet composed of 600 g DM/day of corn silage and 400 g DM/day of concentrate. The basal diet was supplemented with no additive 0.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 6.0 g/kg DM of pepper. The intake of DM, crude protein (CP), organic matter (OM), and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in g/day decreased linearly (P < 0.05). No effects (P > 0.05) were observed for the apparent digestibility of DM, OM, NDF, and ether extract. There was a quadratic effect (P < 0.05) on the digestibility of CP and non-fibrous carbohydrate, with maximum digestibility estimated at 707.7 and 924.8 (g/kg DM) at levels of 2.55 and 0.27 g/kg DM of pepper, respectively. There was no effect (P > 0.05) on urinary nitrogen and retention nitrogen. Increasing levels of pepper did not alter (P > 0.05) the pH value and N-NH3 concentration of the ruminal fluid. However, there was an effect (P < 0.05) of time on the pH and N-NH3 value of the rumen. The inclusion of pepper in the diet of confined lambs negatively alters dry matter and NDF intake without impairing nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and other ruminal parameters.

ABSTRACT The anti-clogging device of a no-till seeder is an important component that affects the seeding quality. In one year two crop area of China, a no-tillage seeder for corn generally includes a passive anti-clogging device, and there are often problems with straw winding around working parts due to the low straw cleaning rate. To solve these problems, a support cutting anti-clogging device with vibration for a no-till seeder was designed in this study to efficiently cut wheat stalks and remove them to the sides of the seedbed. Through theoretical calculations and kinematic analysis, the main structural parameters of the device were limited to small ranges of values: the mounting angle of the vibrating knife was in the range θ1 = 70–82°, the amplification was in the range l1 = 14–24 mm, and the frequency was in the range ωm = 240–340 rad/min. To analyse the effects of the main parameters on the average straw cutting rate, soil bin experiments were carried out using an orthogonal multinomial regressive experimental design with three factors and three levels. The optimal structural parameters derived in this way were as follows: mounting angle for the vibrating knife θ1 = 70.7°, amplification l1 = 19 mm, and frequency ωm = 330.2 rad/min. The results of adaptability and comparison tests showed that the average straw cutting rate was 93.30% when the proposed anti-clogging device with vibration was used. Compared to traditional devices, the cutting rate for the device was increased by 12.82%, and the metrics were superior to those of a traditional anti-clogging device. This research can serve as a reference for designing anti-clogging devices for no-till seeders.

Resumo: Entre 1996 e 2020 o governo uruguaio autorizou vinte e oito eventos transgênicos para milho e soja. Este trabalho investiga no período entre 2010 e 2020 no Uruguai, se a semente transgênica com eventos empilhados com mais de uma característica agronômica em soja e milho (HT e Bt), em relação aos de um evento (HT ou Bt), apresentam vantagens produtivas, econômicas e ambientais. Para atender aos objetivos propostos, foi utilizado o método de orçamentação parcial para a análise econômica. Além disso, a diferenças médias nas produtividades da soja orami estimadas utilizando as técnicas “Bootstrap" e “Anova”. Estimou-se o consumo de herbicidas e inseticidas ao nível dos cultivos transgênicos, comparando-os com as importações nacionais. Foram construídos índices de toxicidade para mamíferos, abelhas e persistência química no solo com a evolução dos principais herbicidas e inseticidas importados. Finalmente, também foi ponderado o número de entradas em campo devido à aplicação de inseticida, validado pela técnica de Poisson. Os resultados mostraram vantagens econômicas, principalmente para cultivares de milho com três eventos empilhados. Enquanto as variedades de soja com eventos empilhados não tiveram diferenças no rendimento, mas foi possível verificar uma diminuição na pulverização da cultura devido às aplicações de inseticidas, o que não compensa o maior custo da semente transgênica. Houve uma melhora geral na importação e uso de inseticidas com menor toxicidade para mamíferos e abelhas, mas com aumento de aplicações com herbicidas não-glifosato.

Abstract: Between 1996 and 2020, the Uruguayan government authorized twenty-eight genetically modified varieties of corn and soybean. This study investigates if the transgenic seed with stacked events with more than one agronomic charac-teristic in soybean and corn (HT and Bt), compared to those of one event (HT or Bt), shows productive, economic and environmental advantages in the period between 2010 and 2020 in Uruguay. To achieve the proposed objectives, a partial budgeting method was developed for the economic analysis. In addition, the mean difference for soybean yields was estimated with the “Bootstrap” and “Anova” techniques. The consumption of herbicides and insecticides in trans-genic soybean and maize crops was estimated, comparing it with national imports. Toxicity indices for mammals, bees and chemical persistence in soil were constructed with the evolution of the main herbicides and insecticides according to toxicological category applied to soybean and corn crops. Finally, the number of insecticide applications entrances to field was also weighted and then validated through the Poisson technique. Results showed economic advantages, mainly for corn crops with three stacked events. While the soybean varieties with stacked events did not have differ-ences in yield, a decrease in the entries to field due to insecticide applications was observed, which does not compen-sate for the higher cost of the seed. The results obtained showed a general improvement in the evolution of less toxic insecticides for mammals and bees, but with an increase in applications with non-glyphosate herbicides.

Resumen: El gobierno uruguayo, entre 1996 y 2020, autorizó 28 organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) para maíz y soja. Este trabajo investiga si la semilla transgénica con eventos apilados con más de una característica agronómica en soja y maíz (HT y Bt), respecto a los de un evento (HT o Bt), evidencia ventajas productivas, económicas y ambientales en el período entre 2010 y 2020 en Uruguay. Para cumplir con los objetivos propuestos, se utilizó para el análisis económico el método de presupuestación parcial. Además, se estimó la diferencia de medias para los rendimientos de soja con la técnica Bootstrap y Anova. Los consumos de herbicidas e insecticidas en cultivos transgénicos fueron estimados comparándolos con las importaciones nacionales. Se construyeron índices de toxicidad para mamíferos y abejas y persistencia química en suelo con la evolución de los principales herbicidas e insecticidas de uso en chacras. Finalmente, se ponderó también la cantidad de ingresos a chacras por aplicaciones de insecticida, lo que fue validado mediante la técnica de Poisson. Los resultados evidenciaron ventajas económicas, principalmente para los cultivares de maíz con tres eventos apilados. Las variedades de soja con eventos apilados no tuvieron diferencias en rendimiento, pero se pudo constatar una disminución en el ingreso a chacras por aplicaciones de insecticidas, lo que no compensa el mayor costo de la semilla. Se constató una mejora general con el uso de insecticidas de menor toxicidad para mamíferos y abejas, pero con un aumento en las aplicaciones con herbicidas no glifosato.

RESUMO: A produção de manga (Mangifera indica) está se expandindo em muitos países e seus resíduos tem o potencial de ser usado para a fabricação de dietas para peixes. Este estudo avaliou a substituição parcial de fubá de milho por farinha de manga (FM) em dietas para piava (Megaleporinus obtusidens) em termos de performance zootécnica, glicose do plasma, enzimas intestinais e análise microbiológica. Piavas (n = 160) foram distribuídas em um esquema completamente randomizado (quatro tratamentos e quatro repetições) e alimentadas por 45 dias com dietas contendo diferentes níveis de inclusão de FM (0, 33, 66 e 100%). Não houve nenhuma contaminação microbiológica (bolor, coliformes totais, Bacillus cereus e Salmonella sp.) na FM. Os fenóis totais e taninos totais foram maiores na dieta com FM (P < 0.05). Dietas com 100% de fubá de milho substituído por MM reduziu a performance de crescimento e aumento a taxa de conversão alimentar (TCA) e os níveis de glicose nos peixes (P < 0.05). De acordo com a análise de regressão de segunda ordem, o nível ideal de inclusão de FM na dieta estimado com base no ganho de peso e o TCA foi de 23,68 e 19,75%, respectivamente (P < 0.05). O aumento gradual dos níveis de FM substituindo fubá de milho na dieta reduziu a atividade das enzimas intestinais amilase, lipase e protease alcalina (P < 0.05). Em conclusão, recomendamos a substituição de 19,75-23,68% de fubá de milho por FM, que pode ser usada nas dietas de piava. RESUMO Mangifera indica (FM Megaleporinus obtusidens zootécnica plasma n 160 repetições 4 0, 0 (0 33 6 100%. 100 . 100%) bolor, bolor (bolor sp. sp P 0.05. 005 0.05 05 0.05) (TCA ordem 2368 23 68 23,6 1975 19 75 19,75% amilase conclusão 19,7523,68% 19752368 19,75 23,68% 19,75-23,68 16 ( 3 10 00 0.0 236 2 23, 197 1 7 7523 19,7523,68 1975236 19,7 19,75-23,6 0. 752 19,7523,6 197523 19, 19,75-23, 19,7523, 19752 19,75-23 19,7523 19,75-2 19,752 19,75-

ABSTRACT: Mango (Mangifera indica) production is expanding in many countries, and its discarded residues have the potential to be used in the manufacture of fish diets. This study evaluated replacing part of the corn meal (CM) with mango meal (MM) in diets for piava (Megaleporinus obtusidens) in terms of zootechnical performance, plasma glucose, and intestinal enzymes. Piavas (n = 160) were distributed in a completely randomized design (four treatments and four replications) and were fed for 45 days with diets containing different levels of MM inclusion (0, 33, 66, and 100%). There was no microbiological contamination (mold, total coliforms, Bacillus cereus, and Salmonellasp.) in MM. The MM diet had higher total phenols and total tannins (P < 0.05). Diets with 100% of the CM replaced by MM reduced the growth performance and increased the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and plasma glucose levels in piava (P < 0.05). According to the second-order regression analysis, the optimal level of MM inclusion in the diet estimated based on weight gain and FCR was 23.68 and 19.75%, respectively (P < 0.05). The gradual increase in MM levels replacing CM in the diet reduced the activity of the intestinal enzymes amylase, lipase, and alkaline protease (P < 0.05). In conclusion, we recommended replacing 19.75-23.68% of CM with MM, which can be used in piava diets. ABSTRACT Mangifera indica countries (CM (MM Megaleporinus obtusidens n 160 replications 4 0, 0 (0 33 66 100%. 100 . 100%) mold, mold (mold coliforms cereus Salmonellasp. Salmonellasp P 0.05. 005 0.05 05 0.05) (FCR secondorder second order analysis 2368 23 68 23.6 1975 19 75 19.75% amylase lipase conclusion 19.7523.68% 19752368 19.75 23.68% 19.75-23.68 16 ( 3 6 10 00 0.0 236 2 23. 197 1 7 7523 19.7523.68 1975236 19.7 19.75-23.6 0. 752 19.7523.6 197523 19. 19.75-23. 19.7523. 19752 19.75-23 19.7523 19.75-2 19.752 19.75-

Resumo Este artigo propõe uma estrutura para integrar dados de zoneamento agrícola na análise de riscos de seguros. Baseia-se na combinação de informações públicas do programa brasileiro de zoneamento, o ZARC, com dados abertos de seguros fornecidos pelo Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária. A metodologia apresentada transforma as informações do ZARC em dados de distribuição e as integra em um modelo Bayesiano juntamente com dados de indenizações de seguros, permitindo uma análise de risco abrangente. Utiliza informações sobre tipos de solo do ZARC para desenvolver cenários e calcular distribuições posteriores. A estrutura resultante possibilita a comparação entre municípios, tipos de culturas e classificação geral de risco. O estudo aplica a estrutura para analisar o risco de soja, milho, trigo e milho safrinha no Paraná, resultando em classificações de risco consistentes em todas as culturas e municípios. A estrutura proposta aprimora a análise de gestão de risco agrícola para resseguradoras, seguradoras, agências governamentais e empresas privadas. Pesquisas futuras poderiam explorar a metodologia para comparar seguradoras, analisar riscos em operações estruturadas de crédito e seguro, e avaliar riscos no nível das fazendas. O artigo apresenta uma ferramenta para melhorar a análise de risco e a tomada de decisões no setor agrícola. Baseiase Baseia se Pecuária abrangente posteriores municípios soja Paraná resseguradoras seguradoras privadas seguro fazendas

Abstract This article proposes a framework for integrating agricultural zoning data into insurance risk analysis. It is based on combining official public information from the Brazilian zoning program, ZARC, with open insurance data provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The methodology presented in this article transforms ZARC information into distributional data and integrates it into a Bayesian model alongside insurance indemnities data, allowing for comprehensive risk analysis. It uses information on soil types from ZARC to develop basic best- and worst-case scenarios and calculate posterior distributions using insurance data. The resulting framework enables the comparison of municipalities, crop types, and overall risk classification. The study applies the framework to analyze the risk of soybeans, corn, wheat, and corn double-crop in Paraná State, resulting in consistent risk classifications across all crops and municipalities. The proposed framework has the potential to enhance agricultural risk management analysis for reinsurers, insurers, government agencies, and private companies. Future research could explore the use of this methodology to compare insurers, analyze risk in structured operations of credit and insurance, and evaluate risks at the farm level. This article presents a potential tool for improving risk analysis and decision-making in the agricultural sector. program Livestock best worstcase worst case municipalities classification soybeans wheat doublecrop double State reinsurers insurers agencies companies level decisionmaking decision making sector

ABSTRACT The estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) and crop water requirements are crucial for the proper management and allocation of water resources in terms of quantity, quality, and timeliness. Therefore, remote sensing estimation of ET using the SEBAL algorithm (Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land) can provide spatio-temporal, non-punctual data, unlike traditional calculations relying on the nearest meteorological station. This research analyzed ET using SEBAL, based on ten Landsat 8 satellite images processed with a program developed in the Model Builder of ArcGis® version 10.2. The analysis was conducted during the vegetative period of starchy corn from May to October 2016. Validation of the results happened with a drainage lysimeter installed in a monitoring plot. Additionally, the statistical indices - such as percentage relative error (PRE) (0,09), root mean square error (RMSE) (0,30), R2 (0,92), and Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NASH) (0,91) - indicated a good correlation of ET for starchy corn in the central highlands of Peru. The ET identified at ten monitoring points ranged from 1,05 to 7,79 mm d-1. (ET quantity quality timeliness Therefore Surface Land spatiotemporal, spatiotemporal spatio temporal, temporal spatio-temporal nonpunctual non punctual data station ArcGis 102 10 2 10.2 2016 plot Additionally PRE (PRE 0,09, 009 0,09 , 0 09 (0,09) RMSE (RMSE 0,30, 030 0,30 30 (0,30) R 0,92, 092 0,92 92 (0,92) NashSutcliffe Nash Sutcliffe NASH (NASH 0,91 091 91 (0,91 Peru 105 1 05 1,0 779 7 79 7,7 d1. d1 d 1. d-1 10. 201 00 0,0 (0,09 03 0,3 3 (0,30 0,9 9 (0,92 (0,9 1, 77 7, d- 20 0, (0,0 (0,3 (0, (0 (

RESUMO: A fisiologia das plantas muda ao longo do dia porque os fotoassimilados podem aumentar a concentração de carboidratos solúveis em água à tarde em comparação com a manhã. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do horário de colheita na composição morfológica da silagem de milho de planta inteira, tamanho de partícula, perfil de fermentação, composição química, degradação in vitro e estimativa da produção de leite. Um ensaio agronômico de dois anos foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, e um silo experimental foi produzido por cada parcela (n = 16). A colheita da tarde aumentou (P < 0,01) o teor de matéria seca em relação à colheita da manhã. A época de colheita não afetou (P ≥ 0,32) a proporção de grãos, colmos e folhas do milho e o tamanho das partículas da silagem. Entretanto, a colheita da manhã aumentou (P = 0,01) a recuperação de matéria seca e não teve efeito (P ≥ 0,10) no pH da silagem e nas concentrações de ácido láctico e acético em comparação à colheita da tarde. Além disso, a colheita da tarde, em vez da colheita da manhã, aumentou (P ≤ 0,05) o amido da silagem, os carboidratos solúveis em água, a lignina detergente ácida e o teor de extrato etéreo e a degradação in vitro da matéria seca. Controversamente, os tratamentos não mostraram efeito (P ≥ 0,14) na concentração de energia da silagem, no conteúdo energético estimado e na produção de leite. Assim, a colheita da manhã produz mais matéria seca da silagem, mas a colheita da tarde melhora o valor nutricional da silagem de milho sem impacto na produção estimada de leite. RESUMO inteira partícula fermentação química leite casualizado n 16. 16 . 16) P 0,01 001 0 01 0,32 032 32 grãos Entretanto 0,10 010 10 disso 0,05 005 05 Controversamente 0,14 014 14 Assim 1 0,0 00 0,3 03 3 0,1 0,

ABSTRACT: Plants’ physiology changes through the day because photoassimilates can increase water-soluble carbohydrate concentration in the afternoon compared to the morning. This study evaluated the harvest time effect on whole-plant corn silage morphological composition, particle size, fermentation profile, chemical composition, in vitro degradation, and estimated milk yield. A two-year agronomic assay was performed in a completely random design, and one experimental silo was produced by each parcel (n = 16). The afternoon harvest increased (P < 0.01) dry matter content compared to the morning harvest. Harvest time did not affect (P ≥ 0.32) corn grain, stalk, leaf proportion, and silage particle size. However, the morning harvest increased dry matter recovery (P = 0.01) and had no effect (P ≥ 0.10) on silage pH and concentrations of lactic and acetic acid compared to the afternoon harvest. In addition, afternoon harvest instead of morning harvest increased (P ≤ 0.05) silage starch, water-soluble carbohydrates, acid detergent lignin, and ether extract content and dry matter in vitro degradation. Controversially, treatments showed no effect (P ≥ 0.14) on silage energy concentration, estimated energy content, and milk yield. Thus, the morning harvest produces more silage dry matter, but the afternoon harvest improves corn silage’s nutritional value with no impact on estimated milk yield. ABSTRACT Plants watersoluble water soluble wholeplant whole plant composition size profile degradation yield twoyear two year design n 16. 16 . 16) P 0.01 001 0 01 0.32 032 32 grain stalk proportion However 0.10 010 10 addition 0.05 005 05 starch carbohydrates lignin Controversially 0.14 014 14 Thus silages s 1 0.0 00 0.3 03 3 0.1 0.

Faced with the global challenge of water treatment, the investigation of the removal of endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) in aquatic environments is essential to protect human and animals health. In this study, a novel nanocomposite was prepared from biochar from agricultural waste (corn cob) and maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles, named PCCN, to remove four EDCs (triclosan, 17α-ethinylestradiol, methylparaben, and bisphenol A) from aqueous solutions by adsorption. For the characterization of PCCN, the advanced techniques Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis (BET), pH of point of zero charge (pHpzc), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetry (TGA) were employed. Competitive adsorption equilibrium studies of EDCs were performed with PCCN and compared to unmodified biochar (PCC). The pH effect showed that optimal adsorption of EDCs was at pH 8.0 for PCC and pH 6.0 for PCCN. The salt concentration did not influence EDCs in the adsorption. In the adsorption isotherm, the results fitted the Freundlich isotherm model (R2 > 0.903) and the adsorption kinetics were well described by the pseudo-second-order model (R2 > 0.985). Furthermore, the desorption studies indicated that the PCCN can be reused. Thus, the investigation suggests PCCN has promising potential in the removal of EDCs from wastewater. treatment (EDCs health study corn cob γFe2O3 γFeO γ Fe2O3 Fe O (γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles triclosan, triclosan (triclosan 17αethinylestradiol, 17αethinylestradiol αethinylestradiol 17α ethinylestradiol, ethinylestradiol α 17α-ethinylestradiol methylparaben A FTIR, FTIR , (FTIR) BrunauerEmmettTeller Brunauer Emmett Teller BET, BET (BET) pHpzc, pHpzc (pHpzc) SEM, SEM (SEM) TEM, TEM (TEM) Xray X ray XRD (XRD TGA (TGA employed PCC. . (PCC) 80 8 0 8. 60 6 6. R2 R (R 0.903 0903 903 pseudosecondorder pseudo second order 0.985. 0985 0.985 985 0.985) Furthermore reused Thus wastewater γFe γFe2O FeO Fe2O (γ-Fe2O (FTIR (BET (pHpzc (SEM (TEM (PCC 0.90 090 90 098 0.98 98 0.9 09 9 0.

Resumo Esta pesquisa analisa o programa público compulsório (com crédito) de seguro agrícola Proagro Mais, que é um dos maiores programas de gestão de risco rural no Brasil, que também é focado nos produtores de pequena escala. Especificamente, foi avaliado o impacto deste programa no valor do crédito obtido por hectare pelos pequenos produtores de milho no Estado do Paraná. O principal componente da informação é um grande banco de dados de mutuários de crédito agrícola composto por 93.303 indivíduos. A metodologia inclui pareamento por escore de propensão (PSM) no ano final (usando três algoritmos de pareamento diferentes) e PSM (na linha de base) juntamente com diferenças em diferenças. Os resultados mostram efeitos ambíguos do tratamento nos indivíduos tratados, porém todos eles com impactos reduzidos quando comparados com as médias da variável de resultado. Isso sugere que o grupo de controle pode ter utilizado outras ferramentas de gestão de risco agrícola além do Proagro Mais para mitigar os efeitos da baixa produção no crédito médio por hectare. Cabe ressaltar que, esta pesquisa é um dos poucos estudos de avaliação de impacto sobre seguro agrícola na América Latina. Brasil escala Especificamente Paraná 93303 93 303 93.30 (PSM usando diferentes base tratados resultado Latina 9330 9 30 93.3 933 3 93.

Abstract This research analyzes a public compulsory crop-credit public insurance program, Proagro Mais, which is one of the largest agricultural risk management programs in Brazil and is also focused on smallholder producers. In particular, this study assesses the influence of the program on the amount of credit obtained per hectare by smallholder corn producers in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The primary dataset is a comprehensive database of agricultural credit borrowers comprising 93.303 individuals. The methodology incorporates the propensity score matching (PSM) at the endline year, employing three distinct matching algorithms, and PSM at the baseline, coupled with the difference-in-differences method. The results indicate that the treatment had ambiguous effect on the treated, with reduced impacts when compared with the outcome variable means. This suggests that the control group may have employed agricultural risk management tools other than Proagro Mais to mitigate the effects of low production on the average credit per hectare. It should be noted that this research represents one of the few impact evaluation studies on crop insurance in Latin America. cropcredit particular Paraná 93303 93 303 93.30 individuals (PSM year algorithms baseline differenceindifferences difference differences method treated means America 9330 9 30 93.3 933 3 93.

RESUMO: A ensilagem de grãos de milho reidratados (RC) tem sido usada para melhorar o valor nutricional e facilitar o armazenamento na fazenda. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos de inoculantes microbianos de quitosana e ácido lático na microbiologia de silagem de milho reidratada, perfil e perdas de fermentação, composição química, degradação in vitro e estabilidade aeróbia. Quarenta silos experimentais foram utilizados em delineamento inteiramente casualizado para avaliar os seguintes tratamentos: 1) Controle (CON): silagem RC sem aditivos; 2) Quitosana (CHI): silagem de RC com 6 g/kg de matéria seca (MS) de quitosana; 3) Lactobacillus buchneri (LB): RC ensilados com 5 × 105 unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC) de L. buchneri por grama na alimentação; e 4) Lactobacillus plantarum e Pediococcus acidilactici (LPPA): RC ensilado 1,6 × 105 de L. plantarum e 1,6 × 105 P. acidilactici por grama na alimentação. Os aditivos aumentaram as bactérias láticas e a concentração de ácido lático e propiônico, diminuíram a contagem de fungos e leveduras e as perdas gasosas e fermentativas e melhoraram a recuperação da MS. Os silos CHI apresentaram menores pH da silagem, concentração de N amoniacal, perdas fermentativas e maior concentração de ácido acético em comparação com silos inoculados microbianos. Além disso, CHI e LB reduziram pH e temperatura da silagem após a exposição ao ar. Embora os tratamentos mostrem pequenos efeitos sobre o valor nutricional do RC, a CHI melhoroua a estabilidade aeróbia e diminui as perdas por fermentação. RESUMO (RC fazenda reidratada fermentação química 1 CON (CON) 2 (CHI) gkg g kg MS (MS 3 (LB) 10 UFC (UFC L alimentação 4 LPPA (LPPA) 16 1, P propiônico amoniacal disso ar (CON (CHI (LB (LPPA

ABSTRACT: Ensilage of rehydrated corn kernels (RC) has been used to improve nutritional value and facilitate on-farm storage. This study evaluated the effects of chitosan and lactic acid microbial inoculants on rehydrated corn silage microbiology, fermentation profile and losses, chemical composition, in vitro degradation, and aerobic stability. Forty experimental silos were used in a completely random design to evaluate the following treatments: 1) Control (CON): RC silage without additives; 2) Chitosan (CHI): RC silage with 6 g/kg dry matter (DM) of chitosan; 3) Lactobacillus buchneri (LB): RC ensiled with 5 × 105 colony forming units (CFU) of L. buchneri per gram fresh weight; and 4) Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici (LPPA): RC ensiled 1.6 × 105 of L. plantarum and 1.6 × 105 P. acidilactici per gram fresh weight. Additives increased lactic acid bacteria and concentration of lactic and propionic acid, decreased mold and yeast count and gas and fermentative losses, and improved DM recovery. The CHI-silos had lower silage pH, Ammonia-N concentration, fermentative losses, and higher acetic acid concentration compared to microbial inoculated-silos. In addition, CHI and LB decreased silage pH and temperature after aerobic exposure. Although, treatments showed slight effects on the nutritional value of RC, CHI improved aerobic stability and decreaseds fermentation losses. ABSTRACT (RC onfarm farm storage microbiology losses composition degradation 1 CON (CON) additives 2 (CHI) gkg g kg (DM 3 (LB) 10 CFU (CFU L weight 4 LPPA (LPPA) 16 1. P recovery CHIsilos AmmoniaN Ammonia N inoculatedsilos. inoculatedsilos inoculated silos. inoculated-silos addition exposure Although (CON (CHI (LB (LPPA