ABSTRACT Using organic residues and bioinputs is a promising and sustainable practice to produce seedlings with forest essences, such as Cedrela fissilis Vell. (cedar), a vulnerable species close to extinction due to intensive exploitation in native areas. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the effect of different substrates based on organic residues associated with or without the application of Parachlorella sp. microalgae in the emergence and morphophysiology of C. fissilis seedlings. Sowing was carried out on six substrates: Oxisol with a clayey texture; Oxisol + Parachlorella sp.; Oxisol with sheep manure (3:1, v v–1); Oxisol with sheep manure + Parachlorella sp.; Oxisol with cattle manure (3:1, v v–1); and Oxisol with cattle manure + Parachlorella sp. The addition of organic residues to the soil, especially cattle manure, contributes to increasing the percentage of emergence, plant height, chlorophyll index, CO2 assimilation rate, and instantaneous carboxylation efficiency of Rubisco due to the superior chemical attributes in the substrate, which promote greater physiological efficiency. Organic residues increased the water use efficiency of seedlings. The application of Parachlorella sp. microalgae contributes to increases in the CO2 assimilation rate and stomatal conductance when seedlings are grown only in Oxisol. C. fissilis seedlings produced in the substrate with sheep and cattle manure showed better growth and gas exchange characteristics. essences Vell cedar, cedar , (cedar) areas Thus sp C texture 31, 31 3 1, 1 (3:1 v–1 v1 v–1) soil height index CO characteristics (cedar (3: v– (3 (

RESUMO A agricultura familiar do Território da Borborema-PB, produz laranjas doces que supre o mercado regional. Nesse contexto, se faz necessária a definição de padrões de identidade e qualidade, bem como quantificar os compostos bioativos nas porções do fruto buscando a agregação de valor, visando mercados mais competitivos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade, compostos bioativos e atividade antioxidante de laranjas da citricultura familiar. Utilizou-se um DIC, fatorial 3x3, com três cultivares (‘Baía’, ‘Comum’ e ‘Mimo-do-Céu’), três estádios de maturação C1 (predominantemente verde); C2 (verde amarelado) e C3 (amarelo), com 60 repetições de um fruto para as avaliações físicas e 4 de 15 frutos para as demais. As avaliações no fruto inteiro foram: índice de coloração, comprimento, diâmetro, massa fresca e firmeza. No suco foram avaliados: rendimento, pH, sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, SS/AT e ácido ascórbico. Os polifenóis extraíveis totais (PET) e atividade antioxidante total (AAT) foram determinados pelos métodos ABTS•+ e DPPH• no suco e albedo. As laranjas ‘Baia’ e ‘Mimo-do-Céu’ apresentam parâmetros de qualidade que se enquadram nas Normas do CEAGESP. Em média o teor de ácido ascórbico foi superior a 45 mg.100g-1, sendo a ‘Mimo-do-Céu’ com maior teor (50,26 mg.100g-1). Durante a maturação a firmeza diminuiu e os sólidos solúveis, PET e a AAT do suco e do albedo aumentaram. Em geral, o albedo apresentou teor de PET cerca de oito vezes superior ao do suco, que refletiu em AAT bem superior nesta porção que, portanto, se destacou pelo elevado potencial funcional, principalmente na laranja ‘Baia’.

ABSTRACT The family farming from the Borborema Territory-PB, Brazil, produces sweet oranges that supply the regional market. In this context, it is necessary to define standards of identity and quality, as well as to quantify the bioactive compounds in the fruit, in view of adding value and creating more competitive markets. This work sought to evaluate the quality, bioactive compounds and total antioxidant activity (TAA) of oranges from family farming. A 3x3 factorial completely randomized design was used, with three cultivars (Baía, Comum, Mimo-do-Céu) and three maturity stages (predominantly green, green/yellow, yellow), with 60 replications of 1 fruit for the physical evaluations, and 4 of 15 fruit for the others. The whole fruits were evaluated by color index, length, diameter, fresh weight and firmness. The juice was assessed for yield, pH, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA), SS/AT ratio, and ascorbic acid. Total extractable polyphenols (TEP) and ABTS•+ and DPPH• total antioxidant activity (TAA) were measured in the juice and albedo. The 'Baía' and 'Mimo-do-Céu' oranges presented quality parameters aligned with the CEAGESP standards. On average, the ascorbic acid content was higher than 45 mg 100 g-1, with ‘Mimo-do-Céu’ presenting the highest content (50.26 mg 100 g-1). During maturation, the firmness decreased, and the SS, TEP and TAA of the juice and the albedo increased. In general, the TEP content was about eight-fold higher in the albedo than juice, corresponding to the much higher TAA in this portion, thereby highlighting its higher functional potential, especially for ‘Baía’ orange.