Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity between genotypes based on the physical, chemical and physicochemical characteristics of araçá-boi in tropical conditions. The experiment was carried out at the Federal University of Roraima, in the municipality of Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. Genotypes were obtained in the F1 generation, through open pollination. Twelve plants were evaluated, with 10 fruits being collected per plant. The physical and physicalchemical characteristics of the fruits were evaluated: fresh mass, length and diameter of the fruits, pulp yield, firmness, mass of the pulp, peel and seeds, number of seeds, soluble solids, tritratable acidity, pH, ratio SS/AT and vitamin C from fruits. The araçá-boi genotypes showed medium to high genetic variability, obtaining averages for the physical and physicalchemical characteristics higher than those observed in the literature. G genotypes A9, A10 and A6 adopted fruits with larger sizes and produced a greater number of fruits genotypes A1 obtained fruits with higher organoleptic quality. Genotypes A3 produced fruits with higher levels of Vitamin C and fruits with greater firmness. Genotypes A3, A6, A9 and A10 were promising with high agronomic potential and could be selected for the genetic improvement program of the species. Abstract araçáboi araçá boi conditions Roraima Vista Brazil F generation pollination evaluated 1 plant yield firmness seeds solids acidity pH SSAT SS AT variability literature A quality species

Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a diversidade genética entre genótipos, com base nas características físicas, químicas e físico-químicas do araçá-boi em condições tropicais.O experimento foi realizado na Universidade Federal de Roraima, no município de Boa Vista, Roraima, Brasil. Os genótipos foram obtidos na geração F1, atravésde polinização aberta. Foram avaliadas 12 plantas, sendo coletados 10 frutos por planta.Foram avaliadas as características físicas e físico-químicas dos frutos: massa fresca, comprimento e diâmetro dos frutos, rendimento de polpa, firmeza, massa de polpa, casca e sementes,número de sementes, sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, pH, relação SS/AT e vitamina Cde frutas. Os genótipos araçá-boi apresentaram variabilidade genética de média a alta,obtendo médias das características físicas e físico-químicas superiores às observadas na literatura. Os genótipos G A9, A10 e A6 adotaram frutos com tamanhos maiores e produziram maior número de frutos. Os genótipos A1 obtiveram frutos com maior qualidade organoléptica. Os genótipos A3 produziram frutos com maiores teores de Vitamina C e frutos com maior firmeza. Os genótipos A3, A6, A9 e A10 mostraram-se promissores, com alto potencial agronômico, e puderam ser selecionados para o programa de melhoramento genético da espécie. Resumo físicoquímicas físico araçáboi araçá boi tropicaisO tropicais Roraima Vista Brasil F1 F aberta 1 plantas plantaForam planta fresca polpa firmeza sementesnúmero sementes solúveis titulável pH SSAT SS AT frutas altaobtendo alta obtendo literatura A organoléptica mostraramse mostraram se promissores agronômico espécie

ABSTRACT. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of plant regulators (gibberellic acid and naphthalene acetic acid) and adjuvant LI 700® with and without hand pollination on the fruiting and quality of Annona squamosa L. cultivars. The experiment was conducted in the experimental orchard of the Florida Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC/UF) in Homestead, Florida, USA. The experimental design in random blocks comprised 14 treatments, 10 repetitions and 3 flowers per treatment and per tree for ‘Red’ and ‘Lessard Thai’ cultivars. To assess quality, 9 fruit from each treatment were used, with 3 repetitions and 3 fruit per repetition. High instability was observed in fruit fixation rates between cultivars. The application of growth regulators did not increase fruit fixation in the tested cultivars. The application of naphthalene acetic acid had a deleterious effect on the flowers of the sugar apple cultivars. The most uneven (asymmetrical) fruit was obtained in the treatments with the application of growth regulators. The application of the adjuvant showed toxicity, causing damage to the skin of the fruit. The fruit with the greatest symmetry had the lowest levels of soluble solids and the highest toxicity. The application of growth regulators associated with hand pollination was not efficient, presenting a low percentage of fruit fixation for Annonaceae cultivars. None of the studied treatments produced parthenocarpic fruit (without seeds). The utilization of an adjuvant in the applied concentration caused damage to the fruit peels (darkening) due to toxicity in both cultivars. ABSTRACT gibberellic 700 L cultivars TREC/UF TRECUF TREC UF (TREC/UF Homestead USA 1 ‘Red Red Lessard Thai used repetition asymmetrical (asymmetrical efficient seeds. seeds . seeds) darkening (darkening 70 7

Resumen La multiplicación de orquídeas suele ser un impedimento para el éxito comercial de especies importantes. Con el fin de evaluar el crecimiento inicial de Epidendrum schomburgkii Lindl., bajo diferentes concentraciones de nutrientes, se inocularon in vitro plántulas provenientes de semilla sexual, de 20 mm de altura, en dos medios basales: Murashige & Skoog (ms) y Knudson (kn) a concentraciones de 25%, 50%, 75% y 100%. Se aplicó un diseño estadístico completamente al azar en arreglo factorial 2 × 3, y para el análisis se utilizaron los paquetes estadísticos spss, Infostat y Biostat. Después de 118 días de cultivo se obtuvo un promedio de 5,88 brotes vivos con una altura promedio de 92,80 mm y una longitud promedio de raíces de 80,74 mm. Se encontraron diferencias significativas para el número de brotes vivos entre concentraciones, mayor altura del tallo y mayor longitud de raíz, así como en la interacción media por concentración. En general, los valores promedios para el medio ms fueron más altos en comparación con el medio kn. En cuanto a la longitud del tallo de mayor extensión, no encontramos una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre concentraciones, pero sí una clara diferencia en las tendencias (negativas para ms y positivas para kn). El crecimiento de raíces y tallos fue visiblemente mayor con el medio MS, con una concentración óptima del 25%; por lo tanto, al evaluar las fórmulas y dosis aplicadas, se concluye que el medio ms a una concentración del 25% presenta una mejor respuesta para el desarrollo de los propágulos de Epidendrum schomburgkii Lindl.

Abstract Orchid multiplication is often an impediment to the commercial success of important species. In order to have a sowing technique to evaluate the initial growth of Epidendrum schomburgkii Lindl., seedlings from sexual seed 20 mm high were inoculated in vitro in two basal media: Murashige & Skoog (ms) and Knudson (kn) at concentrations of 25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %. After 118 days of cultivation, an average of 5.88 live shoots with an average height of 92.80 mm and an average root length of 80.74 mm were obtained. Significant differences were found for the number of live shoots between concentrations, greater stem height and greater root length, as well as in the mean x concentration interaction. A completely randomized statistical design was applied in a 2 x 3 factorial arrangement, and the spss, infostat and biostat tests were used for the analysis. In general, the values for ms medium were higher compared to kn medium. Regarding the length of the longest stem, we did not find a statistically significant difference between concentrations, but a clear difference in trends (negative for ms and positive for kn). The growth of roots and stems was visibly higher with the ms medium, with an optimal concentration of 25 %. Therefore, when evaluating the formulas and applied doses, it is concluded that the ms medium at a concentration of 25 % offers the best response in the development of propagules.

ABSTRACT Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia), a fruit from the Amazon region, has received attention due to its high content of antioxidant compounds such as ascorbic acid and polyphenols. This study's objective was to select camu-camu clones according to their morphological characteristic using multivariate analyses. We evaluated 56 camu-camu clones distributed in three blocks with two plants per experimental plot. The variables measured were plant height (H), number of basal branches (NBB), number of terminal buds (NTB), basal stem diameter (BSD), chlorophylls a (Chl a) and b (Chl b), and total chlorophyll (Chl a + b). Principal component (PCA) and multivariate clustering analyses were performed using the average linkage mean and Mahalanobis distance algorithms. After 24 months, results showed that the characteristic that least contributed to clone selection was NBB. The plant height (H), number of terminal buds (NTB), basal stem diameter (BSD), chlorophylls a (Chl a) and b (Chl b), and total chlorophyll (Chl a + b) had the most positive contribution towards the initial selection of camu-camu clones at two years of age. The 22 camu-camu clones showed the highest rate of vegetative development or vegetative quality index (VQI) in the transitional savanna/forest area of the northern Amazon, Brazil, after two years of transplanting.

RESUMEN El camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) es una fruta de la región amazónica que ha recibido atención debido a su alto contenido de compuestos antioxidantes, como el ácido ascórbico y los polifenoles. El objetivo del estudio fue seleccionar clones de camu-camu según sus características morfológicas mediante análisis multivariados. Se evaluaron 56 clones de camu-camu distribuidos en tres bloques con dos plantas por parcela experimental. Las variables medidas fueron altura de la planta (H), número de ramas basales (NRB), número de brotes terminales (NBT), diámetro basal del tallo (DT), clorofila a (Chl a) y b (Chl b) y clorofila total (Chl a + b). Los análisis de agrupamiento de componentes principales (PCA) y multivariados se realizaron utilizando la media de enlace y los algoritmos de distancia de Mahalanobis. Después de 24 meses, los resultados mostraron que la característica que menos contribuyó a la selección del clon fue el NRB. La altura de la planta, número de ramas basales (NRB), diámetro basal del tallo (DBT), clorofila a (Chl a) y b (Chl b) y clorofila total (Chl a + b) tuvieron la contribución más positiva hacia la selección inicial de clones de camu-camu a los dos anos de edad. Veintidós clones de camu-camu presentaron la mayor tasa de desarrollo vegetativo o índice de calidad de la vegetación (ICV) en la sabana de transición/área forestal del norte del Amazonas, Brasil, después de dos anos de trasplante.

RESUMO Objetivou-se verificar a qualidade fisiológica de sementes de Myrciaria dubia, armazenadas em diferentes ambientes e embalagens durante 300 dias, a partir dos testes de condutividade elétrica, e vigor das plântulas. As sementes foram armazenadas dentro de embalagem de vidro e potes plásticos com água até à superfície do recipiente, no laboratório à temperatura ambiente entre 23 a 25°C e 60-70% UR e em câmara fria à temperatura entre 14-16°C e 50-60% UR. A cada período de armazenamento (0, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240 e 300 dias), foi retirada, de cada recipiente, uma amostra de 110 sementes e submetida às seguintes avaliações: curva de embebição de água, massa seca de sementes, teste de condutividade elétrica, emergência de plantulas e índice de velocidade de emergência. De acordo com os resultados, verificou-se que o armazenamento das sementes de Myrciaria dubia em potes plásticos com água até superfície do recipiente, quer no laboratório e quer na câmara fria, foi indicado para manter a qualidade fisiológica e vigor de plântulas até 300 dias.

ABSTRACT The study aimed to verify the physiological quality of seeds of Myrciaria dubia, stored for 300 days in different conditions and packaging, using tests of electrical conductivity and seedling vigour. The seeds were classified into three weight classes (small, medium and large). Small seeds were considered those with a weight of less than 0.84 g, medium seeds with a weight between 0.86 g and 1.20 g, and large seeds, a weight of greater than 1.22 g. The seeds were stored in glass containers and plastic pots topped up with water, in the laboratory at a room temperature of 23 to 25°C and relative humidity of 60-70%, and in a cold chamber at a temperature of 14-16°C and relative humidity of 50-60%. For each storage period (0, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240 and 300 days), a sample of 110 seeds was used for analyses, including imbibition curve, seed dry weight, electrical conductivity, seedling emergence and emergence speed index. According to the results obtained, the responses of the seeds in both the laboratory and cold-chamber, and stored in plastic pots topped up with water, were indicated for maintaining physiological quality and seedling vigour up to 300 days.

Abstract Due to limited information on sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivation in uncultivated savanna areas, the objective of this research was to determine the ideal dose and type of organic fertilizer for sweet potato cultivation in savanna soils with no history of use. In four experiments, the following fertilizer doses were tested: cattle manure (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40 t·ha-1), poultry manure (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 t·ha-1), compost A (0, 0.75, 1.5, 2.25, and 3.0 t·ha-1), and compost B (0, 0.75, 1.5, 2.25, and 3.0 t·ha-1). The fifth experiment consisted of an organic fertilizer efficiency test using applications already recommended for sweet potato crops, which resulted in six treatments: control (without organic fertilization), cattle manure (20 t·ha-1), poultry manure (10 t·ha-1), compost A (1.5 t·ha-1), compost B (1.5 t·ha-1), and compost C (0.375 t·ha-1). In the first four experiments, the products and their recommended doses were defined in order of production efficiency, as follows: poultry manure (doses between 13 and 20 t·ha-1) > cattle manure (doses between 30 and 40 t·ha-1) > compost B (doses between 0.75 and 2.25 t·ha-1) = compost A (doses between 2.25 and 3.00 t·ha-1). The fifth experiment concluded that: 1) poultry manure was the most suitable starting point for sweet potato cultivation in savanna soils and 2) sweet potato yield was directly linked to the commercial root mass, number of commercial roots, and branch productivity, which, in turn, were maximized by an increase in organic matter and satisfactory amounts of phosphorus in the soil.

Resumen Debido a la limitada información sobre el cultivo de camote (Ipomoea batatas L.) en áreas silvestres de la sabana, el objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la dosis ideal y el tipo de fertilizante orgánico para el cultivo de camote en suelos de la sabana sin antecedentes de explotación. Se probaron diferentes dosis de fertilizantes en cuatro experimentos: estiércol de ganado (0, 10, 20, 30 y 40 t·ha-1), pollinaza (0, 5, 10, 15 y 20 t·ha-1), compost A (0, 0.75, 1.5, 2.25 y 3.0 t·ha-1) y compost B (0, 0.75, 1.5, 2.25 y 3.0 t·ha-1). El quinto experimento consistió en una prueba de eficiencia de fertilizantes orgánicos utilizando dosis recomendadas para el cultivo de camote, lo cual resultó en seis tratamientos: testigo (sin fertilización orgánica), estiércol de ganado (20 t·ha-1), pollinaza (10 t·ha-1), compost A (1.5 t·ha-1), compost B (1.5 t·ha-1) y compost C (0.375 t·ha-1). En los primeros cuatro experimentos, los productos y dosis recomendadas se definieron en orden de eficiencia de producción: pollinaza (dosis entre 13 y 20 t·ha-1) > estiércol de ganado (dosis entre 30 y 40 t·ha-1) > compost B (dosis entre 0.75 y 2.25 t·ha-1) = compost A (dosis entre 2.25 y 3.00 t·ha-1). Con el quinto experimento se concluyó que: 1) la pollinaza fue el fertilizante inicial más adecuado para el cultivo de camote en suelos de la sabana y 2) el rendimiento del camote estuvo vinculado directamente a la masa de las raíces comerciales, el número de raíces comerciales y la productividad de tallos; las cuales, a su vez, fueron maximizadas al incrementar la materia orgánica y las cantidades de fósforo en el suelo.

ABSTRACT. In vitro culture systems based on liquid culture media are considered to be more effective than semisolid culture medium systems. Liquid culture media systems provide better nutrient availability for plant tissues, easier culture handling, and the potential for scaling up and automation. However, in vitro liquid culture requires more careful handling due to the potential for contamination and the possibility of negative effects, such as hyperhydricity or vitrification, that hinder the growth and development of the plant material. Temporary immersion bioreactors have emerged as a workable alternative for capturing the benefits of liquid media, though semisolid systems are still traditional. Many studies have shown that silicon (Si) is a beneficial plant nutrient. Silicon might have a positive effect in both semisolid and liquid in vitro systems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of silicon on the micropropagation and acclimatization of banana plants cultivated in vitro by comparing liquid temporary immersion bioreactor technology and semisolid traditional culture systems. Different silicon concentrations (0 and 1 mL L-1) and culture systems (liquid temporary immersion bioreactor and semisolid traditional culture) were evaluated over a 36-day period. The growth characteristics plant size, fresh and dry weight, and number and length of leaves and roots were evaluated. After the 36-day in vitro growth period, plants were transferred to a greenhouse for acclimatization and were evaluated after 30 days for the same growth characteristics used in the in vitro studies. The temporary immersion bioreactor system resulted in greater growth of banana plants compared to the traditional semisolid system. Temporary immersion bioreactors also showed a positive interaction with Si and resulted in higher values for all growth characteristics in the acclimatization phase.

ABSTRACT. Sugar apples have attracted attention in recent years due to their medicinal and nutritional properties. However, the shelf life of sugar apples is one of the most concerning problems owing to their perishability. This work aimed to determine the ideal harvest time for sugar apple fruits in relation to different classes of carpel interspaces. Therefore, fruits were classified into three stages according to the carpel interspace: stage 1 (0.0 - 2.0 mm); stage 2 (2.1 - 3.0 mm); and stage 3 (3.0 - 4.0 mm). After harvesting, the fruits were evaluated daily in the laboratory regarding their physical and physicochemical aspects until they reached the point of consumption (horticultural maturation). The following variables were evaluated: fruit diameter and length (mm); fruit, peel, pulp, and seed masses (g); color index, including the chromatic attributes L* (luminosity), C* (chroma), and h* (hue angle); bark firmness (N); soluble solids (°Brix); titratable acidity (g citric acid 100 g-1 of pulp-1); pulp yield; and ratio SS/TA. Fruits at stage 3 showed larger diameters, less firmness, and better chromaticity means. Fruits at stages 2 and 3 had eight days of postharvest life. However, fruits at stage 2 took longer for 50% of the fruits to be ready for consumption. The results demonstrate that stages 2 and 3 can be determinants for the harvest time of sugar apples.

ABSTRACT. The present study was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant activity of and the content of bioactive compounds in camu-camu fruits harvested at different maturation stages and stored. The fruits were harvested in the municipality of Cantá, Roraima State, Brazil. The experimental design was completely randomized, with three replications, in a factorial arrangement consisting of three different maturation stages (immature, semi-mature and mature) and eight days of storage (3 x 8). The fruits were analysed every day regarding total vitamin C, carotenoids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity (FRAP and DPPH). According to the results obtained, the interaction of maturation stages x eight days of storage had a significant effect according to the F test at 5% probability. The highest antioxidant activity (FRAP) was observed in the fruits harvested in the semi-mature stage, providing a longer shelf life. The carotenoid pigment, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and vitamin C contents were higher in the fruits harvested in the mature stage, and this stage was the most suitable for obtaining these functional biocompounds. Additionally, in mature fruits, the highest mean content of total phenolics and antioxidant activity (DPPH) were observed during storage. It was concluded that the mature stage is the most recommended for the extraction of pigments and antioxidant biocompounds from camu-camu fruits.

Abstract: Caçari is a fruit tree that is native to the Amazon region of Brazil. The fruit is considered to have the highest vitamin C content of any edible fruit (13.757 mg 100 g-1 dry weight). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 2,4-D and 6-BAP alone or in combination on in vitro callus induction and pro-embryogenic mass formation in caçari stem segments in different culture media as a precursor for caçari micropropagation. The experiment consisted of two culture media (MS and WPM) and combinations of four concentrations of 2,4-D (0, 1, 2 and 4 mg L-1) and BAP (0, 0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg L-1). The results showed that the highest percentage of callus formation (99%) was obtained in WPM supplemented with 4 mg L-1, 2,4-D and 1 mg L-1 BAP, and this combination resulted in 93% pro-embryogenic mass formation.

Abstract Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh is a fruit tree native to the Amazon with great potential due to its nutraceutical properties; thus, ex situ adaptation technologies should be developed. The objective of this study was to determine the evapotranspiration (ETc) and crop coefficient (Kc) of Myrciaria dubia for domestication and conservation on uplands. Two Myrciaria dubia plants of 2, 4, and 6 years old with similar morphological characteristics of height, number of branches (basal and terminal), and diameter (stem and canopy) were transplanted into drainage lysimeters. Residue of organic mulching composed of a native grass (Trachypogon plumosus) was applied once to one plant of each age category. The mean ETc values for 2-, 4-, and 6-year-old plants in the presence and absence of mulch were 2- and 2.7-mm·day-1, 3.2- and 3.9-mm·day-1, and 6.1- and 7.2-mm·day-1, respectively. The mean Kc values in the EI, EII, and EIII phenological stages with and without mulch were 0.4 and 0.6, 0.6 and 0.8, and 1.1 and 1.3, respectively. The ETc and Kc values for Myrciaria dubia plants with organic mulching can be used in irrigation planning for cultivation, domestication, conservation, and efficient use of water resources in tropical savannas of Roraima, Brazil.

Resumen Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh es un árbol frutal nativo de la Amazonía con gran potencial debido a sus propiedades nutracéuticas, por lo que se considera necesario desarrollar tecnologías de adaptación ex situ. El objetivo de este estudio fue estimar la evapotranspiración (ETc) y el coeficiente de cultivo (Kc) de Myrciaria dubia para su domesticación y conservación en suelos de tierra firme. Se trasplantaron, a lisímetros de drenaje, dos plantas de Myrciaria dubia de 2, 4 y 6 años de edad con características morfológicas similares en altura, número de ramas (basales y terminales) y diámetro (de tallo y dosel). Se aplicó, a una planta de cada categoría de edad y en una ocasión, acolchado orgánico compuesto de una hierba nativa (Trachypogon plumosus). Los valores promedio de la ETc de las plantas de 2, 4 y 6 años de edad en presencia y ausencia de acolchado fueron 2 y 2.7 mm·día-1, 3.2 y 3.9 mm·día-1, y 6.1 y 7.2 mm·día-1, respectivamente. Los valores promedio del Kc en las etapas fenológicas EI, EII y EIII, con y sin acolchado, fueron 0.4 y 0.6, 0.6 y 0.8, y 1.1 y 1.3, respectivamente. Los valores de la ETc y el Kc de las plantas de Myrciaria dubia con acolchado orgánico se pueden utilizar en la planificación del riego, la domesticación, la conservación y el uso eficiente de los recursos hídricos en las sabanas tropicales de Roraima, Brasil.

Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a fruit species native to the Amazon and its economic importance is proven because the fruit contains high content of ascorbic acid. The objective of this work was to evaluate the germination and vigor of seedlings obtained from seeds of different sizes of two camu-camu populations. The experimental design was completely randomized in a factorial scheme of 2 x 3 (two provenances river Anauá and river Urubu and three seed sizes, small, medium and large) with 5 replicates of 20 seeds per plot. The seeds of the origin of the Anauá river presented higher mass (1.46 g) compared to the origin of the Urubu river (0.78 g). The speed and emergence of seed germination presented better values for the population of the Anauá river, justifying the adoption of choice of origin for the formation of seedlings. For root length, dry shoot mass and dry mass of the root system, the seeds classified as medium and large originated from the Anauá river presented higher values. The size of the seeds is an important character to be used in the production of Myrciaria dubia seedlings. The seeds of the origin of the Anauá river are potentially more vigorous are indicate for the production of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) seedling

O camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) é uma espécie frutífera nativa da Amazônia e sua importância econômica é comprovada devido ao fruto conter elevado teor de ácido ascórbico. O trabalho foi realizado com objetivo de avaliar a germinação e vigor de plântulas obtidas de sementes de diferentes tamanhos de duas populações de camu-camu. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial de 2 x 3 (duas procedências: rio Anauá e rio Urubu e três tamanhos de sementes: pequeno, médio e grande) com 5 repetições de 20 sementes por parcela. As sementes da procedência do rio Anauá, apresentaram maior massa (1,46 g) comparada com a procedência do rio Urubu (0,78 g). O percentual de emergência e velocidade de emergência de plântulas apresentaram melhores valores para a população do rio Anauá, justificando-se a adoção de escolha de procedência para a formação de mudas. Para comprimento do sistema radicular, massa seca da parte aérea e massa seca do sistema radicular, as sementes classificadas como média e grande oriundas do rio Anauá apresentaram maiores valores. As classes de massa das sementes apresentam um caractere importante para ser utilizado na produção de mudas de Myrciaria dubia. As sementes da procedência do rio Anauá são potencialmente mais vigorosas sendo indicadas para a produção de mudas de camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia)

Resumo Como a maioria dos programas de melhoramento de espécies nativas, o camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (Kunt) McVaugh), apresenta limitações pelas escassas experiências de pesquisas. Dessa forma, a prospecção, coleção e conservação através dos Bancos de Germoplasma são uma garantia para a realização de trabalhos de seleção e melhoramento da espécie. Neste sentido, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho realizar a caracterização intraespecífica da variabilidade biométrica em frutos de populações nativas de camu-camu, prospectados no estado de Roraima, Amazônia Setentrional. Foram avaliados 247 subamostras provenientes de 16 populações. As análises foram realizadas com auxilio da técnica multivariada de componentes principais e de agrupamento hierárquico. As análises permitiram determinar as variáveis que aportaram à maior variabilidade intraespecífica nas características avaliadas. As populações oriundas da região do baixo rio Branco apresentaram os maiores atributos nas características avaliadas, representando uma região com grande potencialidade na obtenção de subamostras promissores para futuros planos de melhoramento da espécie na Amazônia Setentrional.

Abstract Similarly to most breeding programs of native species, camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (Kunt) McVaugh) improvement is also restricted, due to the scarcity of research results. In this situation, the prospection, collection and conservation of germplasm in genebanks ensure successful selection and breeding studies of the species. In this sense, the purpose of this study was the intraspecific characterization of the biometric variability in fruits of native camu-camu populations of the State of Roraima, in the northern Amazon region. Of 16 populations, 247 sub-samples were evaluated. Analyses were performed with the multivariate technique of principal components and hierarchical clustering, to determine the variables with highest intraspecific variability for the studied traits. The populations found in the lower Rio Branco region performed best for the studied traits, indicating the great potential of the region as a reservoir of promising subsamples for future breeding programs of the species in the northern Amazon.

Abstract The camu-camu tree (Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) Mc Vaugh) is fruit-bearing tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. This work was conducted with the purpose of evaluating the type of storage temperature and package which allow better conservation of the quality attributes of camu-camu. The experimental design utilized was the completely randomized with three replications in a factorial arrangement (3x3x8), constituted of three different storage temperatures (laboratory ambiente or 25 ± 2 °C, 15 °C and 20 °C), three types of packages (no package, PET and PVC) and fourteen days’ storage, the fruits being analyzed every two days. The fruits were evaluated as to fresh mass loss, pH, soluble solids contents, titrable acidity, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, anthocyanins, chlorophylls A and B and maturation index (SS/AT). According to the results obtained, the quality attributes and ascorbic acid content were conserved for longer time in the fruits stored on PVC-film covered expanded polystyrene trays at 15 °C. It follows that the best temperature for the storage of camu-camu is 15 °C and the package that best keeps its quality attributes is the PVC-film covered expanded polystyrene tray.

Objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho adaptativo, produtivo e atributos de qualidade de cultivares de macieira nas condições subtropicais da região leste paulista. Para tal, um ensaio de competição de cultivares foi implantado no município de Jundiaí, SP, com sete cultivares ('Eva', 'Condessa', 'Princesa', 'Rainha', 'Imperial Gala', 'Daiane', e 'Baronesa'). O experimento foi implantado em 2006, no espaçamento de 3,0mx1,5m, com mudas enxertadas no porta-enxerto Marubakaido e interenxerto M9. As avaliações foram realizadas em dois ciclos produtivos (2008/09 e 2009/10), analisando-se os aspectos fenológicos, produtivos e atributos de qualidade do fruto. As cultivares de macieira 'Eva', 'Baronesa' e 'Princesa' apresentaram maior produção de frutos. A cultivar 'Baronesa' apresentou atributos de qualidade mais adequados ao consumo ao natural, com menor acidez titulável e boa firmeza de polpa e ratio mais elevado.

These research aimed evaluate the production and quality attributes of apple tree cultivars in subtropical conditions at eastern of São Paulo state. For such, an assay of competition among cultivars was implanted in the Jundiaí city, SP, with seven cultivars ('Eva', 'Condessa', 'Princesa', 'Rainha', 'Imperial Gala', 'Daiane', and 'Baronesa'). The experiment was implanted in 2006, the spacing was 3,0mx1,5m, and the plants were grafting in Marubakaido roostock and M9 inter-grafting. The evaluations had been carried through in two production cycle (2008/09 and 2009/10), the phenological stage, productive aspects and fruit quality attributes were evaluated. 'Eva', 'Baronesa' and 'Princesa' showed higher productive performance. The 'Baronesa' apple presented fruit quality attributes most suitable for the fresh market, i.e., lower acidity and good firmness, and the highest ratio.