ABSTRACT: The present study assessed soil preparation in terms of the advantages it provides in lowering the physical obstacles and their influence on soybean cultivation, with reference to its establishment, development and yield, apart from quantification of the energy demand for tractor performance. The experiments were performed in the field adopting the randomized block design with a two-factor scheme (6x2). Factor A included a variety of soil preparations performed during the off-season of the soybean crop. Sowing was accomplished using the same fertilizer deposition mechanism only, and the areas having no soil preparation done were sown using various other fertilizer deposition mechanisms from the seeder, namely: (A1) sowing without soil preparation (SSPS)+double disc in the seeder (DD); (A2) SSPS+turbo disc (DT); (A3) SSPS+furrowing rod (HS); (A4) plow harrow+DD; (A5) scarified+DD and (A6) subsoiled+DD. Soil preparations before sowing were done on days 52 and 98 days, respectively, during the first and second harvests. Factor B included two soybean cultivars, namely: (B1) Nidera 6601 and (B2) Brasmax Valente. No interaction was observed between the factors investigated. While the scarification+DD showed the need for higher fuel consumption, the results were increased productivity. For the seeder-linked mechanisms, the HS gives more extensive root development of the plants and grain yield. On the contrary, while DD and DT show the combination of the highest operational capacity and lower fuel usage, this is related to lower grain yield. ABSTRACT cultivation establishment yield performance twofactor factor 6x2. 6x2 x . (6x2) offseason off season crop only namely A1 (A1 SSPS+double SSPSdouble SSPS +double double (DD) A2 (A2 SSPSturbo turbo (DT) A3 (A3 SSPSfurrowing furrowing (HS) A4 (A4 harrow+DD harrowDD harrow A5 (A5 scarifiedDD scarified A6 (A6 subsoiledDD subsoiled subsoiled+DD 5 9 respectively harvests cultivars B1 (B1 660 B2 (B2 Valente investigated scarificationDD scarification consumption productivity seederlinked linked contrary usage 6x (6x2 (A (DD (DT (HS (B 66 (6x 6

RESUMO: O estudo teve por objetivo determinar os benefícios de preparos mecânicos do solo na redução dos impedimentos físicos e seus reflexos no estabelecimento, no desenvolvimento e na produtividade de grãos de soja, além de quantificar a demanda energética ao trator para as operações. O experimento foi conduzido a campo no delineamento de blocos ao acaso em esquema bifatorial (6x2). O fator A foi composto por diferentes preparos do solo realizados no período de entressafra da soja, semeando apenas com o mesmo mecanismo de deposição do fertilizante, e por áreas sem preparo do solo semeadas com diferentes mecanismos de deposição do fertilizante da semeadora, sendo eles: (A1) semeadura sem preparo do solo (SSPS)+disco duplo na semeadora (DD); (A2) SSPS+disco turbo (DT); (A3) SSPS+haste sulcadora (HS); (A4) grade aradora+DD; (A5) escarificado+DD e (A6) subsolado+DD. Os preparos do solo anteriores a semeadura foram realizados 52 e 98 dias antes da semeadura, respectivamente, na primeira e segunda safra. O fator B foi composto por duas cultivares de soja, sendo elas: (B1) Nidera 6601 e (B2) Brasmax Valente. Não houve interação entre os fatores estudados. A escarificação+DD demanda maior consumo de combustível, porém reflete na maior produtividade. Para os mecanismos associados à semeadora, a HS propicia o maior desenvolvimento radicular das plantas e produtividade de grãos. Por outro lado, o DD e o DT possuem a maior capacidade operacional e menor consumo de combustível, porém, reflete em menor produtividade de grãos. RESUMO estabelecimento soja operações 6x2. 6x2 x . (6x2) eles A1 (A1 SSPSdisco SSPS +disco disco (DD) A2 (A2 (DT) A3 (A3 SSPShaste haste (HS) A4 (A4 aradora+DD aradoraDD aradora A5 (A5 escarificadoDD escarificado A6 (A6 subsoladoDD subsolado subsolado+DD 5 9 respectivamente safra elas B1 (B1 660 B2 (B2 Valente estudados escarificaçãoDD escarificação combustível lado 6x (6x2 (A (DD (DT (HS (B 66 (6x 6

ABSTRACT Irrigated rice cultivation is an important source of greenhouse gas emissions. Among the main greenhouse gases, there are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, with the emission of each gas varying according to the management of the crop, cultivar and irrigation management. In this context, the present study aimed to quantify the partial global warming potential (pGWP) measured by CH4 and N2O emissions in conventional and hybrid cultivars under two irrigation management, as well as the relation with grain yield (pGWP/Y). For this, a field experiment was conducted during the 2016/17 and 2017/18 crop seasons, with an experimental design of randomized blocks in a factorial arrangement (2×4), with four replications using water and rice cultivars. The water was managed through permanent and intermittent irrigation, with one conventional cultivar (IRGA 424 RI) and three hybrid cultivars (XP 113, Titan CL and Lexus CL). The pGWP can be reduced by up to 18% depending on the cultivar used and 11.8% through the adoption of intermittent irrigation management. More than 90% of the pGWP is due to methane emission, and the management actions of the rice crop should be directed towards the mitigation of this gas. In relation to the pGWP/Y index, the cultivar XP 113 had presented the best results.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos da adubação com nitrogênio em cobertura e silicatos, bem como da utilização de fungicidas, sobre a ocorrência de brusone nas panículas, a renda do benefício e os grãos inteiros, vítreos e gessados, em cultivar de arroz irrigado por inundação sensível à doença. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos em delineamento de blocos ao acaso, em arranjo fatorial 4×4×2, com quatro repetições: no experimento 1, quatro doses de nitrogênio × quatro doses de silicato de cálcio e magnésio via solo × com e sem uso de fungicidas; e, no experimento 2, quatro doses de nitrogênio × quatro doses de silicato de potássio via foliar × com e sem fungicidas. Nas doses acima de 60 kg ha-1 de nitrogênio sem fungicidas, houve aumento da severidade de brusone nas panículas, redução do percentual de grãos inteiros e vítreos, e aumento de grãos gessados e área gessada. Os maiores efeitos dos silicatos ocorreram sem aplicações de fungicidas. O uso de fungicidas reduziu a severidade de brusone nas panículas. A renda do benefício oscilou entre 60 e 70%, em ambos os experimentos. O controle da brusone com fungicidas mantém elevadas a qualidade de grãos do arroz, a renda do benefício e as percentagens de grãos inteiros e vítreos.

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of fertilization with nitrogen topdressing and silicates, as well as of the use of fungicides, on the occurrence of rice blast on panicles, milling yield, and whole grains, vitreous grains, and chalky kernels in a flood-irrigated rice cultivar sensitive to the disease. Two experiments were conducted in a randomized complete block design, in a 4×4×2 factorial arrangement, with four replicates: in experiment 1, four doses of nitrogen × four doses of calcium and magnesium silicate on soil × with and without fungicides; and, in experiment 2, four doses of nitrogen × four doses of potassium silicate applied on leaves x with and without fungicides. At the doses above 60 kg ha-1 nitrogen without fungicides, there was an increase of rice blast severity on panicles, a decrease in the percentage of whole and vitreous grains, and an increase in chalky kernels and chalky area. The greatest effects of silicates occurred without fungicides. Fungicide use reduced the severity of rice blast on panicles. Milling yield ranged from 60 to 70% in both experiments. The control of rice blast with fungicides maintains high rice grain quality, milling yield, and percentages of whole and vitreous grains.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to verify the richness and density of aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates after exposure to fungicides and insecticides of the rice paddy fields. In the crop seasons of 2012/13 and 2013/14, field experiments were performed, which consisted of single-dose applications of the fungicides trifloxystrobin + tebuconazole and tricyclazole, and the insecticides lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam and diflubenzuron, in 10 m2 experimental plots, over rice plants in the R3 stage. Control plots with and without rice plants were maintained in order to simulate a natural environment. Soil samples were collected during rice cultivation for assessment of the macroinvertebrate fauna. Chemical-physical parameters assessed in the experiments included temperature, pH and oxygen dissolved in the water and pesticide persistence in the water and in the soil. The application of a single dose of the pesticides and fungicides in the recommended period does not cause significant negative effects over the richness and density of the macroinvertebrates. Tebuconazole, tricyclazole and thiamethoxam showed high persistence in the irrigation water of rice paddy fields. Thus, the doses and number of applications of these products in crops should be carefully handled in order to avoid contamination of the environment.

ABSTRACT Rice monoculture in lowlands can cause problems for management practices in crop fields, for example, in weed control. For this reason, corn in rotation with irrigated rice in lowlands may be advantageous, despite problems with soil compaction and water excess. The objective of this study was to evaluate soil physical properties and corn performance in soil management systems in an Albaqualf soil (lowlands). Two experiments were conducted in the field, in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 crop seasons. The experimental design was randomized blocks with two factors. There were three levels for the first factor, consisting of soil management practices: soil chiseling 45 days before sowing to a depth of 0.3 m; conventional tillage with two diskings to a depth of 0.1 m and subsequent leveling of the soil; and no-till. The second factor was composed of two levels: sowing on raised seedbeds, and without raised seedbeds. The soil parameters of bulk density, total porosity, macroporosity, microporosity, volumetric moisture, and soil resistance to mechanical penetration (RP) were evaluated. The corn parameters were plant height, shoot dry matter, leaf area, height of the first ear of corn, grains per ear, and grain yield. Soil chiseling resulted in lower RP and higher macroporosity in the 0.1-0.2 and 0.2-0.3 m layers. In raised seedbeds, the 0.00-0.05, 0.05-0.10, and 0.10-0.20 m layers were lower in RP and bulk density. Moreover, higher soil macroporosity was observed in relation to the treatment without raised seedbeds. In general, the highest grain yields were found in the treatments with lower RP and higher macroporosity in the root system region. Increased porosity accelerated water drainage in the soil, reducing the time that soil airspace was filled with water, which is a limiting factor for root development. In Albaqualf soils, planting corn in chiseled soil provides higher corn yields compared to conventional tillage, and planting corn on raised seedbeds provides higher corn yields compared to the lack of raised seedbeds.

RESUMO: A presença de uma camada compactada próxima à superfície do solo em áreas de várzeas pode limitar o crescimento e desenvolvimento das raízes de soja. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar diferentes manejos de implantação e irrigação no crescimento e desenvolvimento do sistema radicular de soja em área de várzea. O experimento foi realizado nas safras 2013/14 e 2014/15 no delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso em esquema fatorial (3x2), em faixa, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos constaram de diferentes manejos de implantação da cultura: semeadura com disco duplo desencontrado (A1); semeadura com haste sulcadora (A2) e escarificação do solo + semeadura com disco duplo desencontrado (A3), e de irrigação: com irrigação (D1) e sem irrigação (D2). Os manejos de implantação e a irrigação influenciaram no crescimento das raízes de soja. No disco duplo, as raízes apresentam menor crescimento e aumento do diâmetro. Os manejos com haste sulcadora e escarificação do solo proporcionam maior crescimento e desenvolvimento de raízes de soja e maior distribuição em profundidade. Uma irrigação suplementar de 55mm no estádio V4 de desenvolvimento das plantas de soja proporciona aumento da área superficial e do volume de raízes em soja, quando a umidade do solo atinge valores abaixo de 60% da capacidade de campo.

ABSTRACT: The presence of a compacted soil layer near the ground surface in paddy fields may limit the growth and development of soybean roots. The objective of this study was to evaluate different planting management systems and irrigation on growth and development of soybean root systems in lowland area. The experiment was carried out in 2013/14 and 2014/15 crop seasons in randomized complete block design with factorial treatment (3x2), with four replications. The treatments consisted of different planting management systems: sowing with double disc (A1); sowing with shank (A2) and deep tillage + sowing with double disc (A3), and irrigation: irrigated (D1) and non irrigated (D2). Planting management systems and irrigation influenced the growth of soybean roots. When double disc was used, roots have lower growth and increase in diameter. Use of shanks and deep tillage provide increased growth and development of soybean roots and greater depth distribution. An additional 55mm of irrigation during the V4 soybean development stage provides increased surface area and root volume in when the soil moisture reaches values below 60% of field capacity.

RESUMO: A presença de camada compactada próxima à superfície do solo e a variabilidade das propriedades químicas do solo podem afetar o rendimento de grão de soja. Com o trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar a influência de sistemas de preparo do solo e de semeadura e de locais de cultivo (áreas de corte e aterro) no rendimento dessa cultura. O experimento foi realizado na área experimental de várzea da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, nas safras 2013/14 e 2014/15. O delineamento foi blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram arranjados em parcelas subdivididas. As parcelas principais foram: área de corte (A1) e área de aterro (A2). As subparcelas foram os tipos de preparo do solo e de semeadura: com escarificação do solo e semeadura utilizando disco duplo na semeadora (D1); sem escarificação do solo e semeadura utilizando haste sulcadora na semeadora (D2); sem escarificação do solo e semeadura utilizando disco duplo na semeadora (D3). A cultivar utilizada foi a BMX Tornado. O tratamento com escarificação e haste sulcadora reduziu a resistência do solo à penetração e proporcionou maior teor de Mg e S no tecido foliar na safra 2013/14; e de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S, em 2014/15. Esse tipo de preparo de solo possibilita maior rendimento de grão de soja sem diferenças entre as áreas de corte e de aterro.

ABSTRACT: The presence of soil compaction next to the soil surface and the variability of soil chemical properties can affect the soybean yield. The objective was to evaluate the influence of soil tillage systems and seeding on two sites area (cut and fill) on soybean grain yield. The experiment was conducted in lowland area of the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2013/14 and 2014/15 harvest. The design was a randomized block with four replications, with split plots. The main plots: the cuts area (A1) and fills area (A2). The subplots were tillage systems and seeding: deep tillage (D1); planter using shank (D2); planter using double disc (D3). The cultivar used was BMX Tornado and sowing on November 26 and 14 from 2013 and 2014, respectively. The treatment with deep tillage and planter using shank reduced the penetration resistance and provided greater content of Mg and S on 2013/14 and N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S on 2014/15. Those systems enables higher soybean yield, without difference between cut and fill area.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a escarificação mecanizada do solo e diferentes sulcadores, em semeadora, para cultivo de milho em Planossolos. Dois experimentos foram realizados em campo, em dois locais: Santa Maria e Formigueiro, RS. Um delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso foi utilizado, com quatro repetições e tratamentos de escarificação do solo (ESC) e semeadura direta, com os seguintes sulcadores: haste sulcadora (HS), haste sulcadora e mecanismo de acomodação do sulco (HAS), disco duplo desencontrado (DD) e disco ondulado (DO). Em Santa Maria, foi adicionado o tratamento semeadura em camalhão com haste (CA). Os seguintes parâmetros foram avaliados: densidade, porosidade e macroporosidade do solo; resistência do solo à penetração mecânica (RP); distribuição do sistema radicular; e produtividade de grãos. Em Formigueiro, os tratamentos ESC, HS e HAS resultaram em menor densidade e maior macroporosidade do solo, nas camadas de 0,05-0,10 e 0,10-0,20 m. A RP foi menor no tratamento ESC e no sulco da HS até 0,15 m, onde as raízes se desenvolveram melhor. A produtividade de grãos de milho em Planossolos é maior quando a semeadura é realizada sobre camalhão, solo escarificado ou semeadura direta, com haste sulcadora na semeadora.

Abstract: The objective this work was to evaluate deep tillage and different furrow opener seeders for growing corn in Planosols. Two experiments were carried out in the field, in two different locations: Santa Maria and Formigueiro, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A randomized complete block experimental design was used, with four replicates, and treatments of deep tillage (DP) and no-till, using different seed-furrow openers: shank (SH); shank plus furrow accommodation mechanism (SHA); double disk (DD); and notched disk (ND). In Santa Maria, the raised-bed treatment using shank was added (RBS). The following parameters were evaluated: soil bulk density, porosity, and macroporosity; soil penetration resistance (RP); root system distribution; and grain yield. In Formigueiro, the DP, SH, and SHA treatments resulted in lower bulk density and higher soil macroporosity in the 0.05-0.10 and 0,10-0.20-m soil depths. The RP was lower in the DP treatment and in the furrow of the SH treatment until 0.15 m, where roots developed better. Corn grain yield in Planosols is greater when sowing is carried out using raised bed, deep tillage, or no-till using shank in the seeder.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de sistemas de plantio e irrigação suplementar em faixas sobre o rendimento de grãos de soja, em áreas com presença de camada compactada próxima à superfície do solo. Dois experimentos foram realizados em blocos ao acaso, em faixas, com quatro repetições, no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. O experimento 1 foi realizado em Santa Maria, correspondente às safras de 2013/2014 e 2014/2015; e o experimento 2, em Formigueiro, na safra 2013/2014. Os tratamentos consistiram dos fatores A e D. O fator A considerou os seguintes sistemas de plantio: A1, semeadura com discos duplos desencontrados; A2, semeadura com disco ondulado de 12 ondas; A3, semeadura com haste sulcadora; A4, semeadura com haste sulcadora e um mecanismo de acomodação do solo; A5, semeadura em microcamalhão; e A6, escarificação do solo e semeadura com disco duplo desencontrado. O fator D consistiu de tratamentos com ou sem irrigação. Na safra 2014/2015, alterou-se o fator A4 por haste desencontrada a 5 cm da linha de semeadura. O experimento 2 constituiu-se apenas do fator A do experimento 1, sem o tratamento microcamalhão. Os sistemas com escarificação do solo e haste sulcadora são os que proporcionam maior rendimento de grãos. A irrigação realizada em condições de umidade do solo abaixo de 60% da capacidade de campo aumenta o rendimento de grãos.

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of planting systems and supplementary border irrigation on soybean yield in areas of a compacted layer in the soil subsurface. Two experiments were carried out in a randomized complete block design, in a factorial arrangement, with four replicates, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Experiment 1 was performed in Santa Maria, in the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 growing seasons; and experiment 2 in Formigueiro, in the 2013/2014 crop season. The treatments consisted of factors A and D. Factor A considered the following planting systems: A1, sowing using double disks; A2, sowing using notched disks; A3, sowing using shanks; A4, sowing using shanks and soil accommodation mechanism; A5, raised bed system; and A6, deep tillage and sowing using double disks. Factor D consisted of irrigated or nonirrigated treatments. In the 2014/2015 growing season, factor A4 was changed using a shank at 5 cm from the seeding line. Experiment 2 consisted only of factor A of experiment 1, without the raised bed system. The systems with deep tillage and sowing using a shank provide higher soybean grain yield. Irrigation at soil moisture conditions lower than 60% of field capacity increases soybean grain yield.