Abstract The availability of forage decreases during the dry season, so it is advisable to conserve forage and preferably it should contain high nutritional value. The present study aimed to evaluate the nutritive value of silages in different proportions of soybean and buffel grass forage under subtropical conditions. The treatments were three forage combinations: S50B50 (50% soybean forage + 50% buffel grass forage), S25B75 (25% soybean forage + 75% buffel grass forage) and B100 (100% buffel grass forage ). The variables evaluated were: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, ether extract, and metabolizable energy. Data were analyzed based on a completely randomized design with three repetitions and Tukey’s mean comparison ((= 0.05). The S50B50 treatment presented the highest values of CP (128 vs 65 g kg-1) and EE (28 vs 21 g kg-1), compared to B100, which had the highest values of neutral detergent fiber (692 vs 513 g kg-1) and acid detergent fiber (408 vs 355 g kg-1). S25B75 and B100 treatments presented similar ME values (p> 0.05), 1.43 and 1.54 Mcal kg-1, respectively, which were surpassed by S50B50 by 15% (1.71 Mcal kg-1). Soybean and buffel grass silage could be an alternative for ruminant feeding during the dry season; in particular, the combination of 50% soybean forage and 50% buffel grass obtains the best nutrient profile.

Resumen Durante la época seca se reduce la disponibilidad de forraje, por ello es conveniente conservar el forraje y de preferencia este debe contener alto valor nutritivo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el valor nutritivo de ensilados en diferentes proporciones de forraje de soya y pasto buffel en condiciones subtropicales. Los tratamientos fueron tres combinaciones de forraje: S50B50 (50% forraje de soya + 50% forraje de pasto buffel), S25B75 (25% forraje de soya + 75% forraje de pasto buffel) y B100 (100% forraje de pasto buffel). Las variables evaluadas fueron: proteína cruda (PC), fibra detergente neutro, fibra detergente ácido, extracto etéreo y energía metabolizable. Los datos se analizaron con base en un diseño completamente al azar con tres repeticiones y la comparación de medias de Tukey ((= 0.05). El tratamiento S50B50 presentó los mayores valores de PC (128 vs 65 g kg-1) y EE (28 vs 21 g kg-1) en comparación con B100, quien tuvo los mayores valores de fibra detergente neutro (692 vs 513 g kg-1) y fibra detergente ácido (408 vs 355 g kg-1). Los tratamientos S25B75 y B100 presentaron valores similares (p> 0.05) de EM, 1.43 y 1.54 Mcal kg-1, respectivamente; los cuales fueron superados por S50B50 en 15% (1.71 Mcal kg-1. El ensilado de soya y pasto buffel podría ser alternativa para la alimentación de rumiantes durante época de estiaje, en particular, la combinación de 50% forraje de soya y 50% pasto buffel se obtiene el mejor perfil nutrimental.

ABSTRACT: This study addresses the need to understand the presence of functional microorganisms in tropical soils, providing valuable information for conservation and sustainable management. The main objective is to analyze the variability of functional microorganisms at different soil depths and their correlations with physicochemical parameters. To this end, soil samples were collected from 15 random points in a reserved forest and analyzed for physicochemical and microbiological properties at two depths (10 and 20 cm). The following functional microorganisms were quantified: viable aerobes, lactobacilli, actinomycetes, fungi, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria using specific protocols. The non-parametric Wilcoxon test was used to determine differences between depths, and the Pearson correlation coefficient (|ρ| ≥ 0.8) was used to analyze correlations between physicochemical parameters and microorganisms. The results suggest that the abundance of viable aerobic microorganisms, Lactobacillus, Actinomycetes, and Fungi decreases with soil depth, while nitrogen-fixing bacteria show no significant differences. The decrease in abundance is related to factors such as nutrient and oxygen availability and microenvironmental conditions. There is a strong positive correlation between the amount of viable aerobic microorganisms and Lactobacillus with phosphorus content, and a negative correlation between Actinomycetes and clay content. Actinomycetes prefer sandy soils, while Fungi thrive in soils rich in organic matter. The negative correlation between Fungi and Actinomycetes suggests competition for limited resources and possible chemical interactions, such as the production of antibiotic compounds by Actinomycetes. This study demonstrates that a detailed understanding of soil microbiota can offer new opportunities to improve agricultural practices, especially in terms of soil fertility management and environmental sustainability.

RESUMEN: Este estudio aborda la necesidad de entender la presencia microorganismos funcionales en suelos tropicales, proporcionando información valiosa para la conservación y manejo sostenible. Tiene como principal objetivo analizar la variabilidad de microorganismos funcionales en diferentes profundidades del suelo y las correlaciones con los parámetros fisicoquímicos. Para ello se recolectaron muestras de suelo de 15 puntos aleatorios en un bosque reservado y se analizaron propiedades fisicoquímicas y microbiológicas a dos profundidades (10 y 20 cm). Se cuantificaron los siguientes microorganismos funcionales: aerobios viables, lactobacilos, actinomicetos, hongos y bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno utilizando protocolos específicos. Se empleó la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon para determinar diferencias entre profundidades y el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson (|ρ| ≥ 0,8) para analizar correlaciones entre parámetros fisicoquímicos y microorganismos. Los resultados sugieren que la abundancia de microorganismos aerobios viables, Lactobacillus, Actinomicetos y Fungi disminuye con la profundidad del suelo, mientras que las bacterias fijadoras de nitrógeno no muestran diferencias significativas. La disminución de la abundancia se relaciona con factores como la disponibilidad de nutrientes y oxígeno y las condiciones microambientales. Existe una correlación positiva fuerte entre la cantidad de microorganismos aerobios viables y Lactobacillus con el contenido de fósforo, y una correlación negativa entre Actinomicetos y el contenido de Arcilla. Los Actinomicetos prefieren suelos arenosos, mientras que los Fungi prosperan en suelos ricos en materia orgánica. La correlación negativa entre Fungi y Actinomicetos sugiere competencia por recursos limitados y posibles interacciones químicas, como la producción de compuestos antibióticos por parte de los Actinomicetos. Este estudio demuestra que la comprensión detallada de la microbiota del suelo puede ofrecer nuevas oportunidades para mejorar las prácticas agrícolas, especialmente en términos de gestión de la fertilidad del suelo y sostenibilidad ambiental.

Abstract 20. The growth of the aquaculture industry has been driven by the increasing global demand for food and concerns about the overexploitation of natural resources and environmental impact. To address these challenges, aquaculture has sought sustainable and innovative alternatives. In this context, the inclusion of insects, such as the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens), in the diet of fish and crustaceans emerges as a promising solution due to their high protein, lipid, and mineral content. This review article discusses the role of Soldier Fly meal in aquaculture. It examines the economic, nutritional, and environmental benefits of meal in aquatic animal diets, as well as recent research results on proper dosage, growth quality, gut health, and nutrient availability in various aquaculture species. It is emphasized that Black Soldier Fly meal offers nutritional benefits comparable to fish meal, being a rich source of protein and lipids, and its inclusion in the diet of aquatic species such as fish and crustaceans has shown improvements in growth, health intestine and the quality of the final products. Despite these advantages, it is noted that complete replacement of fishmeal with insect meal is not the ultimate solution, as challenges related to regulation, mass insect rearing, and nutrient composition may arise. However, Black Soldier Fly meal stands out as a valuable alternative to diversify and improve feed sustainability in the aquaculture industry, contributing to food safety and care for the environment.

Resumen 16. El crecimiento de la industria acuícola ha sido impulsado por la creciente demanda global de alimentos y la preocupación por la sobreexplotación de recursos naturales y el impacto ambiental. Para abordar estos desafíos, la acuicultura ha buscado alternativas sostenibles e innovadoras. En este contexto, la inclusión de insectos, como la Mosca Soldado Negra (Hermetia illucens), en la dieta de peces y crustáceos surge como una solución prometedora debido a su alto contenido de proteínas, lípidos y minerales. Este artículo de revisión analiza el papel de la harina de larvas de Mosca Soldado Negra en la acuicultura. Examina los beneficios económicos, nutricionales y ambientales de la harina en la dieta de los animales acuáticos, así como los resultados de investigaciones recientes sobre dosificación adecuada, calidad de crecimiento, salud intestinal y disponibilidad de nutrientes en diversas especies acuícolas. Se enfatiza que la harina de larvas de la Mosca Soldado Negra ofrece beneficios nutricionales comparables a la harina de pescado, siendo una fuente rica en proteínas y lípidos, y su inclusión en la dieta de especies acuáticas como peces y crustáceos ha demostrado mejoras en el crecimiento, la salud intestinal y la calidad de los productos finales. A pesar de estas ventajas, se señala que la sustitución completa de la harina de pescado por la harina de insectos no es la solución definitiva, ya que pueden surgir desafíos relacionados con la regulación, la crianza masiva de insectos y la composición de nutrientes. Sin embargo, la harina de larvas de Mosca Soldado Negra se destaca como una alternativa valiosa para diversificar y mejorar la sostenibilidad de la alimentación en la industria acuícola, contribuyendo a la seguridad alimentaria y al cuidado del medio ambiente.

Abstract The increase in prices of fertilizers, energy and other materials necessary for the industry triggered a global economic crisis. Reason that was investigated on the biological and chemical characteristics in relation to the yield of radish nourished with humus from plant residue. The objective was to determine the appropriate dose of humus to obtain greater yield and its relationship with the chemical and biological characteristics of the radish. It is based on applied methodology with an experimental approach; Therefore, the Completely Random Block Design model was used, which consisted of 3 blocks and 5 treatments that were T1 with 0, T2 with 4, T3 with 6, T4 with 8 and T5 with 10 t/ha of humus and They applied 15 days after sowing. The physical characteristics of the radish were evaluated and processed using analysis of variance and Duncan. Concentration of elements in leaves and stomatal density were also analyzed. It was determined that T5 stood out in total plant length with 28.95 cm, plant weight with 76.87 g, equatorial diameter with 4,404 cm and commercial yield with 20,296 t/ha. Nitrogen consumption in relation to yield with 247.44 kg/ha. Stomatal density 459 stomata/mm2 and profitability with 150% and nutrient concentration in leaves highlighted T4 with N, K, Ca, Mg, Mo and Zn. It concludes that T5 stood out with 20,296 t/ha, which differed by 26.04% in relation to the control (T1) with 15,011 t/ha. Therefore, this dose added nutrients to the soil that improved the availability for plant absorption and this influenced the concentration of nutrients in leaves such as N, P and Fe and stomatal density with 459 stomata/mm2, which had a response in good development, strengthening against environmental stress and therefore greater performance. fertilizers crisis residue approach Therefore used T 0 4 6 1 tha t ha sowing Duncan analyzed 2895 28 95 28.9 7687 76 87 76.8 g 4404 404 4,40 20296 20 296 20,29 24744 247 44 247.4 kgha kg kg/ha 45 stomatamm2 stomatamm stomata mm2 mm stomata/mm 150 N K Ca Mg Zn 2604 26 04 26.04 (T1 15011 011 15,01 development performance 289 2 9 28. 768 7 76. 440 40 4,4 2029 29 20,2 2474 24 247. 260 26.0 (T 1501 01 15,0 202 20, 26. 15,

Resumo O aumento dos preços dos fertilizantes, energia e outros materiais necessários à indústria desencadeou uma crise econômica global. Motivo que foi investigado sobre as características biológicas e químicas em relação ao rendimento de rabanete nutrido com húmus de resíduo vegetal. O objetivo foi determinar a dose adequada de húmus para obtenção de maior rendimento e sua relação com as características químicas e biológicas do rabanete. Baseia-se em metodologia aplicada com abordagem experimental. Para tanto, utilizou-se o modelo de Delineamento em Blocos Completamente Aleatórios, que consistiu de 3 blocos e 5 tratamentos, que foram T1 com 0, T2 com 4, T3 com 6, T4 com 8 e T5 com 10 t/ha de húmus, e aplicaram 15 dias após a semeadura. As características físicas do rabanete foram avaliadas e processadas por meio de análise de variância e Duncan. Também foram analisadas a concentração de elementos nas folhas e a densidade estomática. Foi determinado que o T5 se destacou no comprimento total da planta com 28,95 cm, peso da planta com 76,87 g, diâmetro equatorial com 4.404 cm e produtividade comercial com 20.296 t/ha. Consumo de nitrogênio em relação à produtividade com 247,44 kg/ha. Densidade estomática 459 estômatos/mm2 e rentabilidade com 150% e concentração de nutrientes nas folhas destacadas T4 com N, K, Ca, Mg, Mo e Zn. Conclui que o T5 se destacou com 20.296 t/ha, que diferiu em 26,04% em relação ao controle (T1) com 15.011 t/ha. Portanto, esta dose adicionou nutrientes ao solo que melhoraram a disponibilidade para absorção pelas plantas e isso influenciou na concentração de nutrientes nas folhas como N, P e Fe e na densidade estomática com 459 estômatos/mm2, que teve resposta em bom desenvolvimento, fortalecendo contra o estresse ambiental e, portanto, maior desempenho. fertilizantes global vegetal Baseiase Baseia experimental tanto utilizouse utilizou Aleatórios tratamentos T 0 4 6 1 tha t ha semeadura Duncan 2895 28 95 28,9 7687 76 87 76,8 g 4404 404 4.40 20296 20 296 20.29 24744 247 44 247,4 kgha kg kg/ha 45 estômatosmm2 estômatosmm estômatos mm2 mm estômatos/mm 150 N K Ca Mg Zn 2604 26 04 26,04 (T1 15011 011 15.01 Portanto desenvolvimento portanto desempenho 289 2 9 28, 768 7 76, 440 40 4.4 2029 29 20.2 2474 24 247, 260 26,0 (T 1501 01 15.0 4. 202 20. 26, 15.

ABSTRACT Management of Quilombola systems are primitive agricultural systems based on the ancestral knowledge of Afro-Brazilian enslaved people. Here, the aim was to understand the impact of these primitive farming methods on the distribution of available nitrogen (N) forms in the soil profile of two Brazilian Cerrado phytophysiognomies. The soil was sampled in Cerradão (high Cerrado) and Cerrado Stricto sensu (low Cerrado) at six soil depths (0-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, and 50-60 cm). The following management systems were considered: pasture (PP1 and PP2), maize cultivation (M1 and M2), citrus-cassava intercropping (T1), and citrus monoculture (T2). In addition, the soil was sampled in the native area of Cerradão (NC1) and Cerrado Stricto sensu (NC2). Three N forms were determined: i) available nitrogen (Av-N), ii) ammonium (NH4+-N) and iii) nitrate (NO3–-N) contents. The Av-N content decreased with increasing soil depth only in NC1 and NC2. The NO3–-N content was similar at all soil depths for maize and pasture, while the content decreased at soil depth for NC1, NC2, and T1. NH4+-N was similar in M2 and PP2, but it increased in T2, ranging from 6.17 mg kg–1 to 17.54 mg kg–1. Overall, the dynamics of available N forms varied according to the Cerrado phytophysiognomy and the management systems and NO3–-N was the most constant N form in the soil profile. Therefore, although the management of Quilombola systems is less intensive, they negatively affect the dynamics and N availability, mainly where management is less conservative, that is, in maize and citrus monocultures. AfroBrazilian Afro people Here (N phytophysiognomies high low 010, 010 0 10, 10 (0-10 1020, 1020 20, 20 10-20 2030, 2030 30, 30 20-30 3040, 3040 40, 40 30-40 4050, 4050 50, 50 40-50 5060 60 50-6 cm. cm . cm) considered PP1 PP (PP PP2 , PP2) M1 M (M M2, M2) citruscassava cassava T1, T1 T (T1) T2. T2 (T2) addition NC (NC1 NC2 (NC2) determined i AvN, AvN Av (Av-N) ii NH4+N NH4N NHN NH4+ NH4 NH (NH4+-N iii NO3–N NO3N NON NO3– NO3 NO (NO3–-N contents 617 6 17 6.1 kg1 kg 1 kg– 1754 54 17.5 Overall Therefore intensive availability conservative monocultures 01 (0-1 102 2 10-2 203 3 20-3 304 4 30-4 405 5 40-5 506 50- (T1 (T2 (NC (NC2 (Av-N 61 6. 175 17. (0- 10- 20- 30- 40- (T (0 (

ABSTRACT Phosphorous is a limiting nutrient in sugarcane cultivated in Argisols in the Northeast of Brazil, and understanding its availability in the soil, as well as determining sufficiency ranges in the plants is essential when recommending levels of phosphorus fertiliser. The aim of this study was to: (i) Define classes for interpreting P availability in Argisols of the Northeast using the Mehlich-1 and Anion Exchange Resin (AER) extractors; (ii) Evaluate P extraction by the same extractors; and (iii) Correlate the P content of the soil with the P content of the plants, and establish sufficiency ranges in the plants. Three field trials were carried out in a sandy (PVAd1), medium (PAdx) and clayey (PVAd2) Argisol, applying the following amounts of P: 0, 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 kg ha-1 P2O5. The AER extracted more P than did Mehlich-1 from each of the soils. The P content of the classes for interpreting P availability determined by the AER were higher than those determined by Mehlich-1. AER was the best extractor to represent P availability in the Argisol with the clayey texture (PVAd2), and Mehlich-1 in the Argisol with the sandy texture (PVAd1). The ranges of P sufficiency in the leaves of the sugarcane varied between soils, with values of 0.66-0.73 g kg-1 in PVAd1, 0.59-0.69 g kg-1 in PVAd2 and 0.34-0.47 g kg-1 in PAdx. As such, the texture of Argisols cultivated with sugarcane in the Northeast of Brazil should be a criterion for choosing the P extractor used in assessing its availability. fertiliser i (i Mehlich1 Mehlich 1 Mehlich- (AER extractors ii (ii iii (iii PVAd1 PVAd , (PVAd1) PAdx (PAdx (PVAd2 0 40 80 120 16 20 ha1 ha ha- P2O5 PO O soils Mehlich1. 1. PVAd2, PVAd1. . 0.660.73 066073 0.66 0.73 66 73 0.66-0.7 kg1 kg- 0.590.69 059069 0.59 0.69 59 69 0.59-0.6 0.340.47 034047 0.34 0.47 34 47 0.34-0.4 such (PVAd1 (PVAd 4 8 12 2 P2O 660 0.660.7 06607 066 0.6 073 0.7 6 7 0.66-0. 590 0.590.6 05906 059 0.5 069 5 0.59-0. 340 0.340.4 03404 034 0.3 047 0.4 3 0.34-0. 0.660. 0660 06 0. 07 0.66-0 0.590. 0590 05 0.59-0 0.340. 0340 03 04 0.34-0 0.660 0.66- 0.590 0.59- 0.340 0.34-

ABSTRACT The method of applying fertiliser to the soil affects grain productivity. The aim of this study was to determine the dynamics of phosphorus, potassium and sulphur in the arable layer of the soil during the third year of agricultural production, as a function of the method of application. The study took place in the district of Diamantino, Mato Grosso, in an area of soybean-maize succession under minimum tillage. Five treatments were tested in a randomised block design: no phosphorus or potassium (P0-K0); broadcast phosphorus and in-furrow potassium (Pb-Kf); in-furrow phosphorus and potassium (Pf-Kf); in-furrow phosphorus and broadcast potassium (Pf-Kb); broadcast phosphorus and potassium (Pb-Kb). When the soybeans reached physiological maturity, soil samples were collected from the 0-0.05, 0.05-0.10, 0.10-0.15 and 0.15-0.20 m layers for analysis of the pH, and P, K, S and organic matter content. The soil attributes were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey’s test at 5%, and the nutrient dynamics in the soil profile were analysed by regression. The in-furrow application of phosphorus (Pf-Kb and Pf-Kf) improved P availability in the 0-0.05 m layer by 69.12% and 46.54% compared to the Pb-Kb treatment, by 73.93% and 50.71% compared to the Pb-Kf treatment, and by 136.77% and 105.16% compared to the P0-K0 treatment. The in-furrow application of phosphate fertiliser proved to be more effective in terms of phosphorus availability in the soil. The residual effect of broadcasting phosphate fertiliser on phosphorus availability in the soil can be seen from the third year of production onwards. productivity Diamantino Grosso soybeanmaize soybean maize tillage design P0K0 PK P0 K0 K (P0-K0) infurrow furrow PbKf Pb Kf (Pb-Kf) PfKf Pf (Pf-Kf) PfKb Kb (Pf-Kb) PbKb. PbKb . (Pb-Kb) maturity 00.05, 0005 0 0.05, 05 0.050.10, 005010 0.05 0.10, 10 0.05-0.10 0.100.15 010015 0.10 0.15 15 0.10-0.1 0.150.20 015020 0.20 20 0.15-0.2 pH content Tukeys Tukey s 5 5% regression Pf-Kf 00.05 0-0.0 6912 69 12 69.12 4654 46 54 46.54 treatment 7393 73 93 73.93 5071 50 71 50.71 13677 136 77 136.77 10516 105 16 105.16 P0-K onwards P0K (P0-K0 (Pb-Kf (Pf-Kf (Pb-Kb 00 000 005 050 0.050.10 00501 0.0 010 1 0.05-0.1 100 0.100.1 01001 0.1 015 0.10-0. 150 0.150.2 01502 020 0.2 2 0.15-0. 00.0 0-0. 691 6 69.1 465 4 46.5 739 7 9 73.9 507 50.7 1367 13 136.7 1051 105.1 (P0-K 0.050.1 0050 0. 01 0.05-0. 0.100. 0100 0.10-0 0.150. 0150 02 0.15-0 00. 0-0 69. 46. 73. 50. 136. 105. 0.050. 0.05-0 0.100 0.10- 0.150 0.15- 0- 0.050 0.05-

ABSTRACT. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is the most consumed leafy vegetable in Brazil. It is cultivated using at least four distinct systems, the most common of which are conventional and hydroponic systems. These systems provide different cultivation conditions for plants, causing physiological changes that are important for commercial production, such as nutrient uptake and biomass accumulation. However, only a few studies have compared the physiological aspects of these two cultivation systems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological behavior of ‘Rubinela’ lettuce plants grown in hydroponic and conventional pot systems, by comparing dry mass (DM) and fresh mass (FM) production, number of leaves (NF), stomatal density, and contents of chlorophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanin, sugars, and starch. Plants cultivated in hydroponic systems presented significant differences in chlorophyll content, producing more biomass than plants cultivated in conventional pot systems, probably because of better nutritional conditions, primarily with respect to macronutrients, provided by the nutrient solution of the hydroponic system. The lower water availability encountered by plants cultivated in conventional pot systems influenced the increased sugar and starch concentrations, as well as the anthocyanin content, which may be a strategy to mitigate the possible damage caused by hydric stress conditions. ABSTRACT Lactuca L. L Brazil production accumulation However ‘Rubinela Rubinela DM (DM FM (FM NF, NF , (NF) density carotenoids sugars content macronutrients system concentrations (NF

ABSTRACT Segmental liming involves the incorporation of lime into the subsoil in narrow strips, typically associated with deep ripping. This study aimed to evaluate the vertical and horizontal distribution of soil acidity and nutrient availability in a Ferralsol under no-tillage five months after segmental liming. The equipment used for lime application featured a chisel of seven rods with a spacing of 70 cm, and a working depth of 40 cm. The lime rate used was 1.0 Mg ha-1 of limestone with high effective neutralizing value (ENV = 170%). Soil samples were taken at eight layers (0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-25, 25-30, 30-35, and 35-40 cm), in the passage line of the equipment and at 10, 20, and 30 cm to the side between rods. The available soil phosphors (P) and potassium (K) did not exhibit any horizontal and vertical changes as a result of segmental liming. Conversely, within the 10-25 cm depth along the rod application line, the soil pH increased from 5.3 to 5.9. Additionally, the exchangeable Ca increased from 60 to 78 mmolc dm-3 and the exchangeable Mg increased from 21 to 32 mmolc dm-3. The base saturation also increased from 56 to 73%, and the Al saturation decreased from 11 to 2%, when compared to samples collected at 10, 20, and 30 cm from the segmental liming application line. Therefore, the correction of soil acidity through segmental liming was limited to the chisel line, accounting for the correction of soil acidity in only 14.2% of the cultivation area. strips ripping notillage no tillage 7 4 10 1 0 1. ha1 ha ha- ENV 170%. 170 170% . 170%) 05, 05 5, 5 (0-5 510, 510 5-10 1015, 1015 15, 15 10-15 1520, 1520 20 15-20 2025, 2025 25, 25 20-25 2530, 2530 30, 25-30 3035, 3035 35, 35 30-35 3540 35-4 , cm) 3 P (P K (K Conversely 1025 10-2 53 5. 59 9 5.9 Additionally 6 dm3 dm dm- 2 dm3. 3. 73 73% 2% Therefore 142 14 14.2 area 17 (0- 51 5-1 101 10-1 152 15-2 202 20-2 253 25-3 303 30-3 354 35- 102 10- 14. (0 5- 15- 20- 25- 30- (

This work produced chemically activated sugarcane bagasse-based activated carbon (AC) for the controlled release of urea. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman analysis confirmed the presence of graphitic structures and multiple oxygen-containing functional groups. After the solid-state reaction that formed the material, their surface area reached 1401 m2 g-1 for the sample prepared with a pyrolysis temperature of 400 °C, a concentration of sodium hydroxide equivalent to 11 mol L-1, and an activation temperature of 900 °C (AC 400-11-900). Zeta potential measures indicated negative charges at pH > 4, reaching almost (–50 mV) at pH 9. The adsorptive capacity of the AC with the highest surface area was equal to (758.7 ± 263.8) mg g-1. Nevertheless, the matrix did not release the urea molecules previously adsorbed into it, which is appealing for fertilizer-releasing purposes because the activated carbon would be able to re-adsorb the non-absorbed urea molecules, sustaining nutrient availability for longer periods. bagassebased bagasse based FTIR (FTIR oxygencontaining oxygen containing groups solidstate solid state material 140 m g1 g 1 g- 40 C L1, L1 L 1, L-1 90 40011900. 40011900 . 400-11-900) 4 –50 50 (–5 mV 9 758.7 7587 758 7 (758. 263.8 2638 263 8 g1. 1. Nevertheless it fertilizerreleasing fertilizer releasing readsorb re adsorb nonabsorbed non absorbed periods 14 L- 4001190 400-11-900 –5 5 (– 758. 75 (758 263. 26 400119 400-11-90 – ( (75 2 40011 400-11-9 (7 4001 400-11- 400-11 400-1 400-

ABSTRACT From 1913 onwards, the global situation changed from a scenario of nitrogen (N) scarcity to an abundance of ammonia (NH3) produced synthetically via the Haber-Bosch process. Several N compounds have been synthesized since then, with urea becoming the main source of N, accounting for 55 % of current N consumption. However, N efficiency in agroecosystems is low and, normally, N recovery in cultivated plants is less than 50 %. This occurs because a large amount of reactive N is lost to the environment, inducing various forms of pollution, threatening human and environmental health, in addition to causing a negative economic impact on the farmer. The main processes responsible for low N efficiency are NH3 volatilization, leaching, and N denitrification. Considering global NH3 volatilization losses of 14 %, it can be assumed that up to 8.6 million Mg of urea are lost every year in the form of NH3. For each ton of NH3 produced, 1.9 to 3.8 Mg of CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere. Therefore, increasing N use efficiency (NUE) without compromising yield is a necessity and a challenge for crop improvement programs and current management systems, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs), which contain technologies that minimize the potential for nutrient losses compared to conventional sources, are an alternative to increasing the efficiency of nitrogen fertilization. Currently, EEFs are classified into three categories: stabilized, slow-release, and controlled-release. This study aims to understand the technologies used to produce EEFs and the factors that govern their availability to plants. This review covers the following topics: the discovery of N, N dynamics in the soil-atmosphere system, N assimilation in plants, strategies to increase NUE in agrosystems, NH3 synthesis, NH3 volatilization losses, N fertilizer technologies, the importance of characterization of EEFs, conventional nitrate or ammonium-based fertilizers to reduce gaseous losses of NH3 and future prospects for the use of N fertilizers in agriculture. 191 onwards (N NH (NH3 HaberBosch Haber Bosch process then 5 consumption However normally environment pollution health farmer leaching denitrification 1 86 8 6 8. 19 9 1. 38 3 3. CO atmosphere Therefore (NUE systems emissions context , (EEFs) sources fertilization Currently categories stabilized slowrelease, slowrelease slow release, release slow-release controlledrelease. controlledrelease controlled release. controlled-release topics soilatmosphere soil system agrosystems synthesis ammoniumbased ammonium based agriculture (NH (EEFs

Abstract Sugarcane cultivation methods and processes usually have negative impacts on the environment. However, this industry has been seeking more sustainable technologies, ranging from the adequate disposal of the organic residues produced to the elimination of pre-harvest burning and introduction of mechanized harvest. The objective of this work was to verify the influence of vinasse application and mechanized harvesting on the physical and chemical aspects of a dystrophic Red Yellow Argisol of medium texture, cultivated with sugarcane. For this, a field experiment in a Completely Randomized Design, with a factorial scheme was conducted. Four management treatments, with three replications, were evaluated: T1 - Without application of vinasse, burned cane followed by manual harvest, without irrigation; T2 - With application of vinasse, mechanized harvest, without irrigation; T3 - With application of vinasse, mechanized harvest, with irrigation; T4 - With application of vinasse, burned cane followed by manual harvest, without irrigation. Soil samples were collected in three depths (0 - 20 cm, 20 - 40 cm and 40 - 60 cm) and soil physical and chemical characteristics were determined. The data obtained were submitted to ANOVA and compared by the Tukey test (p≤0.05) of probability, using the statistical program ASSISTAT 7.7 beta. The results showed that fertigation with vinasse did not influence soil density, particle density, and total porosity. However, mechanized harvesting increased soil density and total porosity. The soil in the experimental unit without vinasse application presented a more acidic pH and high levels of aluminum saturation, causing a decrease in the availability of nutrients, and the soils treated with vinasse had an increase in nutrient availability. Therefore, the addition of vinasse can be an important strategy in maintaining and increasing long-term soil fertility in sugarcane cropping systems. environment However technologies preharvest pre harvest texture Design conducted treatments replications evaluated T irrigation 0 ( 2 4 6 determined p≤0.05 p005 p 05 (p≤0.05 probability 77 7 7. beta porosity saturation nutrients Therefore longterm long term systems p≤0.0 p00 (p≤0.0 p≤0. p0 (p≤0. p≤0 (p≤0 p≤ (p≤ (p

Resumo O plantio da cana-de-açúcar emprega métodos e processos produtivos de alto potencial de impacto no meio ambiente. Todavia, essas indústrias vêm investindo em tecnologias buscando soluções, que vão desde o descarte dos resíduos produzidos até a erradicação das queimadas. Objetivou-se nesse trabalho verificar a influência da vinhaça e colheita mecanizada nos aspectos físicos e químicos de um Argissolo Vermelho Amarelo distrófico de textura média, cultivados com cana-de-açúcar. Para as análises da densidade do solo, densidade de partícula e porosidade total, a coleta de dados foi realizada através de um experimento em Delineamento Inteiramente Casualizado, com esquema fatorial, em três repetições, a fim de se analisar a interação entre os fatores tratamentos x profundidades. Para tanto, foram utilizados quatro tratamentos (T1, T2, T3 e T4), em três profundidades (0 - 20 cm, 20 - 40 cm e 40 - 60 cm), e com três repetições. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à ANOVA e comparados pelo teste de Tukey (p≤0,05) de probabilidade, utilizando-se o programa estatístico ASSISTAT 7.7 beta. Os resultados mostraram que a fertirrigação não influenciou na densidade do solo, densidade de partícula e porosidade total. Ainda em relação aos atributos físicos do solo, a colheita mecanizada influenciou no aumento da densidade do solo e porosidade total. A unidade experimental sem aplicação de vinhaça apresentou pH ácido e elevados teores de saturação por alumínio, ocasionando uma diminuição da disponibilidade de nutrientes para o solo. Contudo, pode-se concluir que as unidades experimentais tratadas com vinhaça tiveram um aumento na disponibilidade de nutrientes. Portanto, a adição de vinhaça pode ser uma estratégia importante na manutenção e aumento da fertilidade do solo a longo prazo em lavouras de cana-de-açúcar. canadeaçúcar cana açúcar ambiente Todavia soluções queimadas Objetivouse Objetivou média canadeaçúcar. açúcar. total Casualizado fatorial repetições tanto T1, T1 T (T1 T2 T4, T4 , T4) 0 ( 2 4 6 cm) p≤0,05 p005 p 05 (p≤0,05 probabilidade utilizandose utilizando 77 7 7. beta alumínio Contudo podese Portanto (T p≤0,0 p00 (p≤0,0 p≤0, p0 (p≤0, p≤0 (p≤0 p≤ (p≤ (p

ABSTRACT The sweet potato yield in Brazil remains significantly below the crop potential, primarily due to either the absence or inadequate application of fertilizers. This study aimed to assess the sweet potato yield, soil potassium availability, nutrient uptake in shoots, storage roots and whole plant, as well as the correlation between nutrients, with increasing rates (0, 50, 100, 200 and 350 kg ha−1) of K2O, in Humic Cambisol. After harvesting, the total and marketable yield of storage roots, soil available K levels, and nutrient contents in shoots, storage roots and whole plant were assessed. The maximum efficiency was achieved at 229 kg ha−1 of K2O, while the economically optimum rate was observed at 171 kg ha−1 of K2O. The sweet potato’s response to the potassium fertilizer application in Humic Cambisol tends to diminish if the available K content exceeds 146 mg dm−13. The use of KCl as a K source may induce a reduced sulfur absorption, probably due to the antagonistic effect between Cl−1 and SO42−. potential fertilizers availability shoots nutrients 0, 0 (0 50 100 20 35 ha1 ha 1 K2O KO O harvesting levels assessed 22 ha− 17 potatos s 14 dm13 dm 13 dm−13 absorption Cl1 Cl Cl− SO42 SO SO42− ( 5 10 2 3 dm1 dm−1 SO4 dm−

RESUMO O rendimento de batata-doce no Brasil está bem abaixo do potencial da cultura, sendo uma das razões a ausência ou adubação inadequada. Objetivou-se avaliar o rendimento de batata-doce, disponibilidade de potássio no solo, absorção de nutrientes pela parte aérea, raiz tuberosa e planta inteira, e a correlação entre nutrientes, em função de doses crescentes (0, 50, 100, 200 e 350 kg ha−1) de K2O, em Cambissolo Húmico. Após a colheita, foram avaliados o rendimento total e comercial das raízes tuberosas, o teor de K disponível no solo e os teores de nutrientes na parte aérea, raízes tuberosas e planta inteira. A máxima eficiência foi obtida com a dose de 229 kg ha−1 de K2O, e a máxima eficiência econômica com a dose de 171 kg ha−1 de K2O. A resposta da batata-doce à aplicação de adubação potássica em Cambissolo Húmico tende a diminuir se o teor de K disponível for superior a 146 mg dm−13. O uso de KCl como fonte de K pode induzir menor absorção de enxofre, provavelmente em função do efeito antagônico entre o Cl−1 e o SO42−. batatadoce batata doce cultura inadequada Objetivouse Objetivou batatadoce, doce, aérea inteira 0, 0 (0 50 100 20 35 ha1 ha 1 K2O KO colheita 22 ha− 17 14 dm13 dm 13 dm−13 enxofre Cl1 Cl Cl− SO42 SO SO42− ( 5 10 2 3 dm1 dm−1 SO4 dm−

ABSTRACT Sewage sludge (SS) and biochar offer a sustainable approach for improving nutrient supply and soil characteristics, but more research is needed to compare their efficacy against mineral fertilizers. First, this study assessed the effects of rice husk biochar (RHB) rates (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 t·ha-1) on the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of a soil grown with maize. Then, the RHB rate providing the highest maize biomass was compared to SS and NPK fertilization. Maize yield and mineral composition were also evaluated. The results showed that the tested fertilizers had varying effects on increasing maize yield and altering soil properties. While RHB improved water retention capacity, cation exchange capacity, microbial biomass, and maize yield when compared to the control group, SS proved to be more effective in enhancing P availability. The maize yield with SS was five times greater than the regional maize productivity and equal to the performance of NPK fertilization. Considering the substantial positive impact of SS on soil characteristics, it is recommended that local farmers apply 20 t·ha-1 of this fertilizer. This not only has the potential to replace traditional mineral fertilization, but also offers the additional advantage of improving overall soil quality. (SS First (RHB 0, 0 (0 5 10 15 2 t·ha1 tha1 tha t·ha 1 t ha chemical physical Then fertilization evaluated properties capacity group availability t·ha- fertilizer quality ( ha1

ABSTRACT The use of biochar in agriculture remains controversial due to the amounts applied and the small size of the particles which can cause respiratory problems when inhaled. With the aim of evaluating the effects of cattle manure biochar (CMB) on the chemical attributes of the soil and on plant growth and nutrition, a greenhouse experiment was conducted, with Urochloa brizantha ‘BRS Paiaguás’ grown in pots over five crop cycles, in weathered soil (Oxisol). CMB pellets, both enriched and not enriched with potassium phosphate (PK), were produced using cassava starch as the binder, in a ratio of 2:2:1 (biochar: PK fertiliser: binder) and 4:1 (biochar: binder), respectively. The CMB was produced at a pyrolysis temperature of 450 °C. The experimental design was completely randomised in a 2 x 2 x 2 + 1 factorial scheme, with five replications. The treatments were non-pelletised and pelletised CMB, with and without liming, and with and without PK, and an additional treatment with no fertiliser. The CMB improved the chemical properties of the soil, correcting acidity, increasing nutrient availability and improving the production of Urochloa brizantha ‘BRS Paiaguás’. The use of CMB enriched with phosphorus and potassium behaved as a slow-release organomineral fertiliser in Urochloa brizantha ‘BRS Paiaguás’. inhaled (CMB nutrition conducted BRS Paiaguás cycles Oxisol. Oxisol . (Oxisol) pellets , (PK) binder 221 2:2: (biochar 41 4 4: respectively 45 C °C scheme replications nonpelletised non liming acidity Paiaguás. slowrelease slow release (Oxisol (PK 22 2:2 2: