RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar algumas distribuições associadas ao erro na modelagem não linear bayesiana na descrição do acúmulo de matéria seca total da planta (MSTP) de Allium sativum em função dos dias após o plantio (DAP). Pelo critério DIC os modelos Logístico e Gompertz que utilizam a distribuição do erro t de Student apresentaram a melhor qualidade de ajuste, sendo que o modelo Logístico apresentou o maior DIC com a distribuição de erro Logística. No geral, a diferença de DIC em todos os cenários não apresentou valores superiores a cinco. Pelo critério do Fator de Bayes (FB), não houve diferença no ajuste do modelo Logístico e Gompertz quando se utilizam as quatro distribuições para os erros, sendo que os valores de FB não superaram 2. As distribuições a posteriori e os estimadores usuais dos parâmetros dos modelos Logístico e Gompertz apresentaram semelhanças mesmo variando a distribuição do erro. Em suma não houve diferença na utilização das quatro distribuições associadas ao erro na modelagem do crescimento planta de alho pelo fator de Bayes, sendo que os resultados mostram que alternar entre as distribuições dos erros altera de forma significativa o número de iterações de MCMC. RESUMO MSTP (MSTP DAP. DAP . (DAP) Logística geral cinco FB, , (FB) 2 MCMC (DAP (FB

ABSTRACT: This study assessed distributions associated with Bayesian nonlinear modeling error in the description of total plant dry matteraccumulation (TDMA) of Allium sativumas a function of days after planting (DAP). According to the DIC criterion, Logistic and Gompertzmodels that use student’s t distribution error exhibited the highest DIC with logistic error distribution. In general, the difference of DIC in all the scenarios was not more than 5.The Bayes factor (BF) criterion showed no difference in the Logistic and Gompertzmodel fit when four distributions are used for the errors, where BF values do not exceed 2. Posterior distributions and the usual estimators of Logistic and Gompertz model parameters were similar even forvaried error distribution. In summary, there was no difference in the use of 4 distributions associated with the modeling error of garlic plant growth by the Bayes factor, whereby the results showed that alternating between error distributions significantly changes the number of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) iterations. ABSTRACT TDMA (TDMA DAP. DAP . (DAP) students student s general 5The The 5 (BF errors 2 summary MCMC (MCMC iterations (DAP

RESUMO: Diante da importância de descrever o acúmulo de matéria seca total em acessos de alho e a vantagem dos Modelos Não Lineares Mistos (MNLM) nesse processo, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo comparar quatro equações não lineares (Gompertz, Logístico, Richards e von Bertalanffy) no ajuste do acúmulo de matéria seca total por planta de 30 acessos de alho. O objetivo também foi identificar os melhores acessos de acordo com cada parâmetro de crescimento, estimando os efeitos aleatórios em torno da média através do melhor entre os modelos. A análise foi realizada com o uso do software R. O melhor modelo foi o Logístico segundo os critérios utilizados para comparação (AIC, BIC, R a j . 2, EQM e EAM), apresentando estimativas mais próximas dos valores reais observados. De acordo com os efeitos aleatórios estimados por este modelo, que representam desvios da média, os acessos que apresentaram maior peso assintótico foram 4505, 4826 e 4500, enquanto os acessos 4826, 4837 e 4491 demoraram mais para atingir o ponto de inflexão da curva. A abordagem NLME utilizou apenas um ajuste por equação para obter informações sobre todos os indivíduos da amostra, ajustando eficientemente a matéria seca total acumulada e identificando os melhores acessos de acordo com os efeitos aleatórios estimados de seus parâmetros. RESUMO MNLM (MNLM processo Gompertz, Gompertz (Gompertz Bertalanffy 3 crescimento modelos AIC, AIC (AIC BIC 2 EAM, EAM , EAM) observados 4505 482 4500 483 449 curva amostra parâmetros 450 48 44 45 4

ABSTRACT: Given the importance of describing the accumulation of total dry matter in garlic accessions and the advantage of Nonlinear Mixed Effect Models (NLME) in this process, the present work research compared four nonlinear equations (Gompertz, Logistic, Richards, and von Bertalanffy) in the fit of accumulation of total dry matter per plant of 30 garlic accessions. The objective was also to identify the best accessions according to each growth parameter by estimating the random effects around the mean through the best among the models. The analysis was carried out using the R software. The best model was the Logistic according to the criteria used for comparison (AIC, BIC, R a j . 2, MSE and MAE), presenting estimates closer to the actual observed values. According to the random effects estimated by this model, which represent deviations from the mean, the accessions that showed the highest asymptotic weight were 4505, 4826 and 4500, while accessions 4826, 4837 and 4491 took longer to reach the inflection point of the curve. The NLME approach used one fit per equation to obtain information on all individuals in the sample, efficiently adjusting the accumulated total dry matter and identifying the best accessions according to the estimated random effects of its parameters. ABSTRACT (NLME process Gompertz, Gompertz (Gompertz Richards Bertalanffy 3 models software AIC, AIC (AIC BIC 2 MAE, MAE , MAE) values 4505 482 4500 483 449 curve sample parameters 450 48 44 45 4

ABSTRACT Brazil is the world’s largest soybean exporter. Over half of the cultivated area is in the Brazilian Savanna (Cerrado) region, where soybean is typically grown under rainfed conditions. However, soybeans have been cultivated in irrigated systems, further increasing water demand in the region, which already faces water problems. Therefore, it is crucial to generate technical information to support the management of water resources in irrigated soybean crops. This study aimed to estimate the water deficit sensitivity index of soybean crops. Two field experiments were carried out in randomized blocks with four treatments and four replicates from May to Aug 2019 and 2021. Three treatments with irrigation suspension were applied in three different phenological stages: vegetative, reproductive, and seed filling, and a fully irrigated control plot to meet the total plant demand. The results showed 40 % and 34 % reductions in soybean seed yield when water deficit was applied in stages R1-R5 and R5-R7, respectively, compared to the control treatment. There was a linear correlation with r2 values equal to 0.98, 0.97, and 0.99 for the relationships between seed yield and applied irrigation, seed yield and actual evapotranspiration (ETa), and ETa and irrigation, respectively. The yield response factors were equal to 0.12, 0.36, and 0.57 for the stages V2-R1, R1-R5, and R5-R7, respectively. The yield response factor for the soybean cycle was equal to 1.16. worlds world s exporter Cerrado (Cerrado region conditions However systems problems Therefore crops 201 2021 vegetative reproductive filling 4 3 R1R5 RR R1 R5 R R1-R R5R7, R5R7 R7, R7 R5-R7 respectively treatment r 098 0 98 0.98 097 97 0.97 099 99 0.9 ETa, , (ETa) 012 12 0.12 036 36 0.36 057 57 0.5 V2R1, V2R1 VR V2 R1, V V2-R1 R1R5, R5, 116 1 16 1.16 20 202 R1R R5R R5-R 09 9 0. (ETa 01 0.1 03 0.3 05 5 V2R V2-R 11 1.1 2 1.

ABSTRACT. Climate change and the expansion of agricultural lands to low-fertility soils have prompted studies on the effects of water and nutritional stress on nutrient uptake and use. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of absorption, translocation, and use of N in coffee cultivars under water stress (WS) and different N doses. The experiment was performed hydroponically and arranged in a 4 × 2 × 4 factorial randomized block design with three replications. These factors consisted of four coffee varieties, two N doses, and four levels of WS. At the end of the experiment, the dry matter production, N concentration, and N accumulation of plants, as well as nutritional efficiency indices were evaluated. The data were subjected to analysis of variance and regression. The results showed that in plants previously well-supplied with N, N stress induces greater allocation of dry matter in roots, mitigating the effects of subsequent water deficits on shoot dry matter production. Young Mundo Novo plants subjected to N stress followed by increasing water stress maintained a high utilization efficiency (UE). Young Acauã plants well-supplied with N, maintained their N utilization efficiency up to -1.6 MPa of water stress; however, when they were N starved, they underwent a drastic reduction in UE at potentials below -0.22 MPa. ABSTRACT lowfertility low fertility absorption translocation WS (WS doses replications varieties production concentration evaluated regression wellsupplied supplied roots UE. . (UE) 1.6 16 1 6 -1. however starved 0.22 022 0 22 -0.2 (UE 1. -1 0.2 02 -0. - 0. -0

ABSTRACT Searching for novel sources of resistance to head blast is essential to strengthen wheat production in the Cerrado´s biome. The objective of this work was to evaluate disease intensity measures and yield for 2NS and non-2NS carriers wheat genotypes with varying heading times in Minas Gerais, Brazil. A total of fourteen wheat genotypes, two susceptible and twelve resistant to head blast, were sown in 2014, 2015, and 2017 at the Sertãozinho Experimental Station of Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais (Epamig) during three sowing dates without fungicide applications. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with three replicates. Blast incidence, severity, disease index and grain yield were influenced by the cycle of wheat genotypes and the sowing date, with the highest disease intensities and the lowest yields in the earliest sowing date. Blast incidence and disease index correlated negatively with grain yield and positively with percent yield losses. The group of wheat genotypes with higher grain yield (between 2,104.7 and 2,917.8 kg ha-1) and lower yield losses (between 44.3 and 54.8%) includes BR 18 as well as other five that do not carry the 2NS/2AS translocation: BRS Angico, PF 909, BRS 229, Embrapa 27, and CPAC 07340. Cerrados Cerrado s biome NS non2NS nonNS non Brazil 2014 2015 201 Epamig (Epamig applications replicates severity date between 21047 2 104 7 2,104. 29178 917 8 2,917. ha1 ha 1 ha-1 443 44 3 44. 54.8% 548 54 2NS2AS NSAS 2AS AS translocation Angico 909 229 27 07340 20 2104 10 2,104 2917 91 2,917 ha- 4 54.8 5 90 22 0734 210 2,10 291 9 2,91 54. 073 21 2,1 29 2,9 07 2, 0

RESUMO Tephrosia egrégia Sandwith é uma espécie que se desenvolve em alguns Estados do Nordeste. Sua propagação é realizada por meio de sementes, sendo uma espécie potencial para restauração. Os objetivos foram caracterizar o desenvolvimento pós-seminal e avaliar a germinação das sementes sob diferentes temperaturas e sob estresse hídrico e salino. Testes de germinação foram conduzidos a 20, 25, 30 e 20-30 °C e sob concentrações de PEG6000 e NaCl (-0.2, -0.4, -0.6 e -0.8 MPa). O teste de germinação deve ser conduzido em rolo de papel sob temperatura constante de 25 ºC durante 14 dias. A germinação das sementes é reduzida a partir do potencial hídrico de -0.2 MPa, sendo a espécie sensível ao estresse hídrico. Sob estresse salino, a redução mais acentuada na germinação, a partir de -0.4 MPa, sendo isso um indicativo de uma certa tolerância à salinidade. Nordeste restauração pósseminal pós seminal salino 20 3 2030 20-3 C PEG PEG600 0.2, 02 0 2 (-0.2 0.4, 04 4 0.6 06 6 -0. 0.8 08 8 MPa. MPa . MPa) 1 dias 0.2 0.4 salinidade 203 20- PEG60 (-0. 0. -0 PEG6 (-0 - (- (

ABSTRACT Tephrosia egregia Sandwith is a species that develops in some States of the Northeast region of Brazil. It is propagated by seeds and has considerable potential for restoration. Thus, studies related to seed germination are important for the species. The aims were to characterize the post-seminal development and evaluate the germination response of the seeds under different temperatures and water stress and salt stress. Germination tests were performed at 20, 25, 30 and 20-30 °C and under PEG 6000 and NaCl concentrations (-0.2, -0.4, -0.6 and -0.8 MPa). The germination test should be conducted in a paper roll at 25 ºC for 14 days. Seed germination declines from the water potential of -0.2 MPa on; the species is sensitive to water stress. Under salt stress, there is more accentuated decline in germination as from -0.4 MPa, and this is an indication have a certain tolerance to salinity. Brazil restoration Thus postseminal post seminal 20 3 2030 20-3 C 600 0.2, 02 0 2 (-0.2 0.4, 04 4 0.6 06 6 -0. 0.8 08 8 MPa. . MPa) 1 days 0.2 on 0.4 salinity 203 20- 60 (-0. 0. -0 (-0 - (- (

Resumo A mangueira ‘Ubá’ é encontrada em todos os municípios da Zona da Mata, e seus frutos são destinados tanto para consumo in natura como para o processamento. No entanto, há grande heterogeneidade entre plantas nos pomares, o que contribui para a baixa produtividade da cultura. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar e selecionar acessos superiores de mangueiras ‘Ubá’ coletados em Ubá, Visconde do Rio Branco e Viçosa, com base em características agronômicas, visando à produção de frutos de qualidade. O experimento foi instalado em Visconde do Rio Branco-MG. Foram avaliados 195 acessos de mangueira ‘Ubá’, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições, de uma árvore cada. Foram avaliadas as produções das cinco primeiras safras (massa, número de frutos e índice de alternância de produção por planta) e as características de qualidade dos frutos, da safra 2017-2018 (massa do fruto, da casca, da semente e da polpa, comprimento, diâmetro ventral e transversal, índice de cor de casca e polpa, teor de sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, vitamina C e teor de carotenoides totais da polpa). Foram pré-selecionados 78 acessos de mangueiras ‘Ubá’, sendo 24 com base em produção acumulada superior a 200 kg de frutos por planta e 59 acessos com base em características de qualidade dos frutos. ‘Ubá Ubá Mata processamento entanto pomares cultura Viçosa agronômicas BrancoMG. BrancoMG MG. MG Branco-MG 19 ‘Ubá, , casualizado repetições cada massa, massa 20172018 2017 2018 2017-201 fruto polpa comprimento transversal solúveis titulável polpa. . polpa) préselecionados pré selecionados 7 2 20 5 1 2017201 201 2017-20 201720 2017-2 20172 2017-

Abstract The ‘Ubá’ mango tree is found in all the cities of the Zona da Mata and its fruits are destined for both in natura consumption and for processing. However, there is a great heterogeneity among plants in the orchards, which contributes to low productivity. This study aimed to evaluate and select superior accessions of ‘Ubá’ mango trees collected in Ubá, Visconde do Rio Branco, and Viçosa, based on agronomic characteristics, aiming to produce high-quality fruits. The experiment was installed in Visconde do Rio Branco, MG. We evaluated 195 ‘Ubá’ mango tree accessions, in a completely randomized design, with four replications, of one tree each. The productions of the first five crops (mass and number of fruits, and alternate bearing index - per plant), and the fruit quality characteristics from the 2017-2018 crop (fruit, peel, seed and pulp masses; length, ventral and transversal diameters, peel and pulp color index, soluble solids content, titratable acidity, vitamin C and total carotenoids content of the pulp) were evaluated. Seventy-eight accessions of ‘Ubá’ mango trees were selected, 24 were based on accumulated production, over 200 kg of fruits per plant, and 59 accessions were based on fruit quality characteristics. ‘Ubá Ubá processing However orchards productivity Branco Viçosa highquality high MG 19 design replications each mass plant , plant) 20172018 2017 2018 2017-201 fruit, (fruit masses length diameters acidity Seventyeight Seventy eight selected 2 production 20 5 1 2017201 201 2017-20 201720 2017-2 20172 2017-

ABSTRACT. Curves of crop growth and nutrient extraction and export are essential to develop fertilization strategies and management plans to maximize yield and reduce environmental impacts. Our study aimed to evaluate dry matter production and both extraction and export of macronutrients by arrowroots (Maranta arundinacea L.) to be used in further crop fertilization plans. To this purpose, two experiments were carried out in field conditions using the varieties Viçosa and Seta. The experimental design was randomized with four replications and nine periods of analysis, which were defined as days after planting (105, 135, 165, 195, 225, 255, 285, 315, and 345 DAP). Dry matter, extraction, and export of macronutrients by arrowroot seed-rhizomes, aerial parts, roots, and storage roots (rhizomes) were determined. The exports of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S of storage rhizomes of the variety Viçosa were 104.6, 51.83, 412.24, 15.85, 36.14, and 64.36 kg ha-1, while those of the seta variety were 160.6, 71.62, 521.31, 17.57, 60.09, and 160.41 kg ha-1, respectively. Both varieties proved to be efficient soil macronutrient extractors, mainly for K. The variety Seta had higher shoot, root, seed-rhizome dry matter contents, as well as greater macronutrient extractions and exports. ABSTRACT impacts Maranta L. L purpose analysis 105, 105 (105 135 165 195 225 255 285 315 34 DAP. DAP . DAP) seedrhizomes, seedrhizomes seed rhizomes, seed-rhizomes parts (rhizomes determined N P K Ca Mg 1046 104 6 104.6 5183 51 83 51.83 41224 412 24 412.24 1585 15 85 15.85 3614 36 14 36.14 6436 64 64.3 ha1, ha1 ha 1, 1 ha-1 1606 160 160.6 7162 71 62 71.62 52131 521 31 521.31 1757 17 57 17.57 6009 60 09 60.09 16041 41 160.4 respectively extractors shoot root seedrhizome rhizome contents 10 (10 13 16 19 22 25 28 3 104. 518 5 8 51.8 4122 2 412.2 158 15.8 361 36.1 643 64. ha- 160. 716 7 71.6 5213 52 521.3 175 17.5 600 0 60.0 1604 4 (1 51. 412. 15. 36. 71. 521. 17. 60. (

RESUMO: Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as qualidades física e fisiológica, bem como a produtividade das sementes de milho, variedade UFVM 100 Nativo, produzidas em lavouras adubadas com diferentes níveis de resíduo avícola, em cobertura. O experimento foi instalado no delineamento em blocos casualizados, com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições, totalizando 24 parcelas. Os tratamentos consistiram da aplicação de 0,0; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5; 6,0 e 7,5 t/ha de resíduo avícola curtido. As sementes foram submetidas às seguintes avaliações: Teste de uniformidade, peso de mil sementes, germinação, vigor (primeira contagem de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado, teste de frio sem solo, porcentagem e velocidade de emergência em areia) e produtividade. Para avaliar o efeito das diferentes dosagens de resíduo avícola sobre as variáveis consideradas foram utilizados modelos de regressão linear. A qualidade das sementes não foi influenciada pelo efeito dos diferentes níveis de adubação. Dentre as dosagens utilizadas, recomenda-se a de 7,5 t/ha por proporcionar maior aumento da produtividade, o que poderá resultar em maior retorno financeiro ao produtor.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the physical and physiological qualities and productivity of corn seeds, a variety UFVM 100 Native, produced in plots fertilized in top dressing with different levels of poultry waste. The experiment was organized in a randomized block design, with six treatments and four repetitions, totaling 24 plots. The treatments consisted of the application of 0.0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, and 7.5 t/ha of tanned poultry waste. The seeds were subjected to the following evaluations: uniformity test, thousand seed weight, germination, vigor (first germination count, accelerated aging, soilless cold test, percentage, and emergence rate in sand), and productivity. Linear regression models were used to evaluate the effects of different dosages of poultry waste on the variables considered. The quality of seeds was not influenced by the effects of different levels of fertilization. Among the dosages used, 7.5 t/ha is recommended because it provides a greater increase in productivity, which may result in a greater financial return to the producer.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se com este estudo verificar a eficiência do 1,4-dimetilnaftaleno na supressão da brotação e a consequente manutenção da qualidade de tubérculos de batata das cultivares Asterix e Challenger, em diferentes temperaturas e tempos de armazenamento. Foram testados seis tratamentos, com e sem 1,4-DNM, nas temperaturas de 8 °C e 20 °C. As avaliações foram feitas aos 0, 45, 90, 135 e 180 dias após a aplicação. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: número de brotos, teores de açúcares solúveis totais, teores de açúcares redutores, e não redutores, e coloração dos palitos de batata após a fritura. Os efeitos do 1,4-DMN no controle da qualidade das batatas resultaram no controle da brotação e em menores teores de açúcares solúveis totais e de açúcares redutores, sobretudo na cultivar Challenger e à temperatura de 20 ºC.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to verify the efficiency of 1,4-dimethylnapthalene in suppressing sprouting and the consequent maintenance of the quality of potato tubers of Asterix and Challenger cultivars, at different temperatures and storage regimes. Six treatments were tested, with and without 1.4-DNM, at temperatures of 8 ° C and 20 ° C. Assessments were made at 0, 45, 90, 135 and 180 days after application. The parameters evaluated were: number of sprouts, levels of total soluble sugars, levels of reducing and non-reducing sugars and coloration of potato strips after frying. The effects of 1.4-DMN on the quality control of potatoes resulted in sprout control and lower levels of total soluble sugars and reducing sugars, especially in the Challenger cultivar and at a temperature of 20 ºC.

Abstract This work aimed to analyze 1,4-DMN efficiency in the suppression of sprouting and the consequent maintenance of quality in potato tubers of Asterix and Challenger cultivars stored during different periods under varying temperatures: eight treatments with and without 1,4-DMN under temperatures of 8 °C and 20 °C. Treatments effect were evaluated after 0, 45, 90, 135 and 180 days after application. The evaluated parameters were the loss of fresh mass, length of the sprouts and activity of the enzymes polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase. The results indicate that the application of 1,4-DMN reduces the loss of fresh mass, this effect was more intense for the cultivar Challenger, at 8 °C. There were also significant effects in reducing the average length of the sprouts for both cultivars evaluated, after 180 days, at 20 °C. There was little or no difference in the level of oxidative stress caused in the tubers. Hence, the effects of 1,4-DMN on the quality control of potatoes included reduced loss of fresh mass and a shorter average length of sprouts for both cultivars evaluated compared to control, for both temperatures. These effects intensify in the cultivar Challenger and treatments with temperatures of 20 °C.

ABSTRACT The refrigerated induce the sweetening of the potato, which results in the dark color. The objective of this study was to determine the temperature and shelf life of Markies potato tubers under refrigerated storage for the processing of French fries. The levels of total soluble sugar (TSS), reducing sugars (RS), peroxidase (POD) and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) activity, color after frying and start of sprout were determined. The accumulation of TSS started at 30 days in the tubers at 4 and 5 °C and in the tubers at 6 and 8 °C, at 150 days. The activity of POD and PPO were not influenced by temperature or storage time. Tubers at 4 e 5 °C showed higher TSS and RS contents and darker color after frying than tubers stored at 6 and 8 °C which had their color maintained within the industry-acceptable standard up to 240 days of storage. Temperatures of 4 and 5 °C delayed the onset of sprouting, starting at 150 days, and at temperatures of 6 and 8 °C, the onset of sprouting occurred from 90 and 60 days of storage, respectively. It is concluded that the cultivar Markies should be stored at 6 °C for 240 days.

RESUMO O feijão-caupi está sujeito a perdas quantitativas e qualitativas durante o armazenamento devido ao ataque do inseto-praga Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Para seu controle, é crescente o interesse por inseticidas proveniente das reações de metabólitos secundários produzidos por plantas, em decorrência de sua alta eficiência, ampla disponibilidade e seletividade para organismos alvos. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade fumigante do isotiocianato de alilo (AITC) no desenvolvimento de C. maculatus e seu efeito nas propriedades físicas do feijão-caupi. Para avaliação da taxa instantânea de crescimento populacional (ri) os insetos foram expostos às concentrações de AITC de 3,81, 5,71, 7,67, 9,41 e 17,85 mL m-3 de feijão-caupi, correspondentes às CL1, CL10, CL30, CL50 e CL95, durante 40 dias. Ao final deste período, as propriedades físicas do feijão-caupi foram analisadas. O grau de infestação aumentou consideravelmente com o decréscimo da concentração de AITC, assim como o teor de água e a condutividade elétrica. O percentual de germinação e a massa específica aparente diminuíram com a redução da concentração de AITC. A concentração subletal CL10 diminuiu a reprodução de C. maculatus e o grau de infestação dos grãos de feijão-caupi depois de 40 dias de armazenamento. O AITC inibe o desenvolvimento da espécie C. maculatus e contribui para a manutenção das propriedades físicas do feijão-caupi. Dessa forma, o AITC representa uma alternativa ao uso de inseticidas tradicionais além de apresentar potencial para o controle de insetos-praga de grãos armazenados.

ABSTRACT The cowpea is subject to both quantitative and qualitative loss during storage due to attack by the insect pest Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). There is a growing interest in controlling the pest using insecticides that result from the reactions of secondary metabolites produced by plants, due to their high efficiency, wide availability and selectivity for the target organisms. The present study aimed to evaluate the fumigant activity of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) on the development of C. maculatus and its effect on the physical properties of the cowpea. To evaluate the instantaneous population growth rate (ri), the insects were exposed to concentrations of 3.81, 5.71, 7.67, 9.41 and 17.85 mL AITC m-3 cowpea (corresponding to LC1, LC10, LC30, LC50 and LC95) for 40 days, after which the physical properties of the cowpea were analyzed. The degree of infestation increased considerably with the reduction in AITC concentration, as did the water content and electrical conductivity. The germination percentage and apparent density decreased with the reduction in AITC concentration. The LC10 sublethal concentration reduced reproduction in C. maculatus and the degree of infestation of the cowpea after 40 days of storage. AITC inhibits the development of C. maculatus and helps maintain the physical properties of the cowpea, thereby representing an alternative to the use of traditional insecticides and showing potential for the control of insect pests in stored grain.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of different herbicide treatments on moisture removal and calorific power of biomass sorghum for co-generation of electric energy through burning. The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with four replicates per treatment and a 6x4 factorial scheme (six herbicide treatments x four intervals between spraying and harvesting). The herbicide treatments were: two different doses of glyphosate (1.92 kg a.i. ha-1 and 3.84 Kg a.i. ha-1), paraquat (0.4 Kg a.i. ha-1), a commercial mixture of paraquat + diuron (0.6 + 0.3 Kg a.i. ha-1), glufosinate-ammonium (0.8 Kg a.i. ha-1) and control (unsprayed). The intervals between spraying and harvesting assessed were 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after desiccation (DAD). It was assessed: the number of leaves per plant, moisture content of leaves, panicles, culm and whole ground plants and Superior Calorific Power (SCP). The herbicides paraquat and paraquat + diuron promotes defoliation, after 14 DAD. Glyphosate, paraquat, paraquat + diuron and glufosinate-ammonium reduce leaf and panicle moisture, despite only glyphosate reduces moisture in the culm. The herbicides do not affect the SCP of biomass sorghum. Therefore, the herbicides, especially glyphosate, have high potential for pre-harvest desiccation in biomass sorghum.

Abstract Studies evaluating the influence of nutrients on plant anatomy are very important because nutritional deficiencies can alter the thickness and shape of certain tissues, compromising their functionality what can explain the reduction of productivity. The aim of this study was to characterize the anatomical changes in cherry tomato plants subjected to calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) deficiencies. The experiment was conducted in nutrient solution and the plants subjected to three treatments: complete solution (Control), Ca restriction (1 mmol L-1 of Ca) and Mg omission (without Mg). The experimental design was completely randomized, with three repetitions. Sixty days after seedling transplanting leaves and stem were collected and submitted to anatomical evaluations. Ca or Mg deficiency promotes most evident anatomical changes in chlorophyllous and vascular tissues of the leaves, rather than in the stems. Leaves of ‘Sindy’ tomato plants with a concentration of 1.7 g kg-1 of Mg and visual symptoms of Mg deficiency present hyperplasia of both tissues, phloem and xylem. This deficiency also promotes increases in the thickness of mesophyll, spongy parenchyma and palisade parenchyma, and consequently of leaf thickness. The midrib of the leaves with a concentration of 10 g kg-1 of Ca, without visual symptoms of deficiency presented phloem hypertrophy and hyperplasia.