ABSTRACT Planting is considered one of the most essential steps in coffee growing. Lack of uniformity in planting may compromise future operations. Therefore, verifying planting operations quality is fundamental to optimizing production processes and reducing costs. This study aimed to investigate planting techniques through Statistical Process Control (SPC) and aerial images. Carried out in two areas, managed manually and semi-mechanized in the Bom Jardim Farm (MG - Brazil). Data were collected through Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Quality control charts and density maps were used to identify variations in distribution and spacing between plants and planting rows. It was found that the planting carried out manually was 4.7% wider than projected due to spacing reduction from 0.5 m to 0.48 m. The semi-mechanized system displayed a deficit of 7% compared to the projected planting system, using 0.55 m between plants. The density map showed the most significant planting alignment variations. Despite displaying lower results than the manual system, the semi-mechanized system improvements are valid for their minimal average variations. Thus, correcting points found outside the limits can increase the efficiency of semi-mechanized planting. growing Therefore costs SPC (SPC images areas semimechanized semi mechanized MG Brazil. Brazil . Brazil) RPA. RPA (RPA) rows 47 4 7 4.7 05 0 5 0. 048 48 0.4 055 55 Thus (RPA 4. 04

The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) stands for being the most serious epidemic (so far) of the 21st century. However, only a few computational studies have investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the neutralization of the spike protein by antibodies of different classes. Hence, bioinformatic methods were employed to unravel the factors contributing to the remarkable neutralization capacity exhibited by specific antibodies. Initially, crystallographic structures of IgA monomeric / dimeric, IgG, and IgM antibodies binding with the receptor-binding domain region of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein were retrieved. Subsequently, rigid molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations were performed over 100 ns with explicit water solvation. Lastly, an energy decomposition was conducted to estimate the binding affinity using the last frames from molecular dynamics. The results revealed a higher binding affinity for both monomeric and dimeric forms of IgA antibodies against the spike protein. Additionally, a greater number of hydrogen bonds were observed during their interaction with the spike protein, as well as greater structural instability along the time and especially a more thermodynamically favorable interaction affinity. In this way, the research contributes a small piece to the complex puzzle of understanding the humoral immune response induced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV (SARS-CoV-2 so far st century However classes Hence Initially IgG receptorbinding receptor SARS-CoV- retrieved Subsequently 10 solvation Lastly dynamics Additionally way virus (SARS-CoV- SARS-CoV 1 (SARS-CoV

ABSTRACT Residues generated in sugarcane production such as biochar, originated from bagasse burning, are used as a fertilizer source, which can increase forage dry matter yield, as well as improving soil chemical attributes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of using biochar from sugarcane bagasse burning and mineral fertilization, as well as their association, on the dry matter yield of Urochloa decumbens and on the chemical attributes of the soil. The design was randomized blocks, which consisted of eight treatments and four blocks. The treatments were: T1- mineral fertilization; T2- fertilization with limestone plus mineral fertilizer; T3- liming; T4- biochar; T5- biochar plus mineral fertilizer; T6- liming plus biochar; T7- double fertilization with biochar and T8- control. Association of mineral fertilizer and biochar was able to increase dry matter yield by up to 131% when compared to the control treatment during the first year. The use of fertilization strategies in the restoration of degraded area under U. decumbens does not interfere with soil chemical attributes, except for sulfur. source association blocks were T1 T T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 131 year U sulfur 13 1

RESUMO Resíduos gerados pela produção de cana-de-açúcar como o biochar, proveniente da queima do bagaço podem ser utilizados como fonte de fertilizante, podendo incrementar a produção de matéria seca de forrageira, bem como, dos atributos químicos do solo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a utilização de biochar da queima do bagaço da cana-de-açúcar e da adubação mineral e associação de ambos, na produtividade de matéria seca de Urochloa decumbens, e nos atributos químicos do solo. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, composto por oito tratamentos, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram: T1- adubação mineral; T2- adubação com calcário + fertilizante mineral; T3- calagem; T4- biochar; T5- biochar + adubação mineral; T6- calagem + biochar; T7- duas vezes a dose com biochar e T8- controle. A associação de fertilizante mineral com biochar foi capaz de aumentar a produção de matéria seca em até 131% quando comparado ao tratamento controle no primeiro ano. O emprego de diferentes estratégias de fertilização na recuperação de área degradada sob uso de Urochloa decumbens, não interfere nos atributos químicos do solo, com exceção do elemento enxofre. canadeaçúcar cana açúcar forrageira solo ambos decumbens casualizados repetições foram T1 T T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 131 ano enxofre 13 1

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the ecophysiological aspects and biomass production of three soybean genotypes subjected to soil flooding in the vegetative and/or reproductive stages. The design adopted was completely randomized with 5 replications, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement, with three soybean genotypes: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016, and 75I77RSF IPRO; and three water treatment conditions: soil flooding for 10 days in the vegetative period + 10 days in the reproductive period; soil flooding for 10 days only in the reproductive period, and the control treatment, where the soil was maintained at 70% of field capacity. There was a reduction in the relative water content for the PELBR 15-7016 and PELBR 17-46 genotypes in the vegetative/reproductive stages and in the reproductive stage, while for the 75I77RSF IPRO there was no difference. The levels of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll were reduced only for the PELBR 15-7016 and 75I77RSF IPRO genotypes. The dry matter in the leaves and roots was lower for PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 when subjected to stress in the R2 soybean stage and for the grain production. PELBR 17-46 and PELBR 15-7016 genotypes are more susceptible to stress, while the 75I77RSF IPRO showed mechanisms to overcome waterlogging stress. andor or replications arrangement 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016, 157016 15 7016, 7016 IRSF I RSF conditions 1 70 capacity 15-701 17-4 vegetativereproductive difference b R 174 4 15701 701 7 15-70 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar aspectos ecofisiológicos e produção de biomassa de genótipos de soja submetidos ao alagamento do solo nas fases vegetativa e/ou reprodutiva. O delineamento adotado foi o inteiramente casualizado com 5 repetições, em arranjo fatorial 3 x 3, com três genótipos de soja: PELBR 17-46, PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO; e três condições de tratamento de água: alagamento do solo por 10 dias no período vegetativo + 10 dias no período reprodutivo; alagamento do solo por 10 dias apenas no período reprodutivo, e o tratamento testemunha, onde o solo foi mantido a 70% da capacidade de campo. Houve redução no teor relativo de água para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e PELBR 17-46 no vegetativo/reprodutivo e no reprodutivo, enquanto para 75I77RSF IPRO não houve diferença. Os teores de clorofila a, b e total foram reduzidos apenas para os genótipos PELBR 15-7016 e 75I77RSF IPRO. A matéria seca nas folhas e raízes foram menores para PELBR 17-46 e sensíveis quando submetidos ao estresse no estádio R2 da soja e para a produção de grãos. Os genótipos PELBR 17-46 e PELBR 15-7016 são mais suscetíveis ao estresse, enquanto o 75I77RSF IPRO apresentou mecanismos para superar o estresse por encharcamento. eou ou reprodutiva repetições 1746, 1746 17 46, 46 157016 15 7016 15-701 IRSF I RSF 1 reprodutivo testemunha 70 campo 17-4 vegetativoreprodutivo diferença R grãos encharcamento 174 4 15701 701 15-70 7 17- 1570 15-7 157 15-

ABSTRACT High concentration of salts in the soil impacts the availability of water and nutrients essential for plant growth and physiology. Therefore, management strategies that can mitigate the negative effects of salt stress are necessary, such as the use of plant hormones. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of salt stress and the application of melatonin on the growth and production aspects of radish plants. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design, in a 3 × 3 factorial scheme, with four replications, considering one plant per experimental plot. The treatments consisted of three electrical conductivities of irrigation water - ECw (0.5, 2.75, and 5.0 dS m-1) and three concentrations of melatonin (0, 0.5, and 1.0 mM). Growth variables were evaluated, namely plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, dry mass of leaves, petioles and roots, specific leaf area, leaf area ratio, and leaf weight ratio. In addition, production aspects were analyzed, namely bulb length, bulb diameter, and bulb fresh weight. Exogenous application of melatonin reduces the deleterious effects of salt stress on the growth and production aspects of radish plants. Application of melatonin at a dose of 0.5 mM is the most recommended to mitigate the effects of salt stress up to the level of 2.75 dS m-1. The use of melatonin opens new perspectives for the development of management strategies aimed at optimizing growth and protecting the radish crop under saline conditions. physiology Therefore necessary hormones Thus plants design scheme replications plot 05 0 5 (0.5 275 2 75 50 5. m1 m 1 m-1 0, (0 10 1. mM. . mM) evaluated height diameter leaves roots ratio addition analyzed length 0. 2.7 m1. conditions (0. 27 7 m- ( 2.

RESUMO A alta concentração de sais no solo provoca impacto na disponibilidade de água e nutrientes essenciais para o crescimento e fisiologia das plantas. Assim, são necessárias estratégias de manejo que possam mitigar os efeitos negativos do estresse salino, como por exemplo o uso de hormônios vegetais. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do estresse salino e aplicação de melatonina sobre crescimento e aspectos produtivos de plantas de rabanete. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 3 × 3, com quatro repetições, sendo considerada uma planta por parcela experimental. Os tratamentos foram compostos por três condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação - CEa (0,5; 2,75 e 5,0 dS m-1) e três concentrações de melatonina (0; 0,5 e 1,0 mM). Foram avaliadas a altura de plantas, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, área foliar, massa seca de folhas, pecíolos e raízes, área foliar específica, razão de área foliar e razão de peso foliar. Além disso, foram analisados aspectos produtivios, como comprimento, diâmetro e peso fresco do bulbo. A aplicação exógena de melatonina reduz os efeitos deletérios do estresse salino no crescimento e aspectos produtivos em plantas de rabanete. A aplicação de melatonina na dose de 0,5 mM é a mais indicada para mitigar os efeitos do estresse salino até o nível de 2,5 dS m-1. O uso da melatonina abre novas perspectivas para o desenvolvimento de estratégias de manejo destinadas a otimizar o crescimento e proteger a cultura do rabanete em condições de salinidade. Assim vegetais casualizados repetições experimental 05 0 5 (0,5 275 2 75 2,7 50 5, m1 m 1 m-1 (0 0, 10 1, mM. . mM) caule folhas raízes específica disso produtivios comprimento bulbo 25 2, m1. 1. salinidade (0, 27 7 m- (

ABSTRACT Salt stress hampers the growth and physiology of nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), due to biochemical, physiological, and anatomical disruptions. The application of salicylic acid stands as an alternative to alleviate the detrimental effects of salt stress, but studies on nasturtium are scarce. Thus, the aim of present study was to assess the effects of foliar application of salicylic acid on nasturtium cultivated under salt stress. The experiment followed a completely randomized design in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme, with 0 (no stress), 50 (moderate salt stress), and 100 (severe salt stress) mM of NaCl, and application of 0, 0.5, and 1 mM of salicylic acid, each with six replications. Growth (plant height, stem diameter, and number of leaves), gas exchange (stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, transpiration, internal CO2 concentration, intrinsic water use efficiency, instantaneous water use efficiency, and intrinsic carboxylation efficiency), as well as chlorophyll indices and chlorophyll a fluorescence were evaluated. Salt stress affected the variables analyzed in this study. The application of salicylic acid had a positive effect on mitigating the effects of severe salt stress, resulting in a significant increase in the number of leaves. The most effective dose was 1 mM, also leading to notable improvements in water use efficiency and photochemical efficiency. However, other combinations of salinity and salicylic acid reduced growth and gas exchange in nasturtium plants. Tropaeolum majus, majus , majus) biochemical physiological disruptions scarce Thus scheme no 5 moderate 10 NaCl 05 0.5 replications plant height diameter leaves, leaves leaves) stomatal conductance photosynthesis transpiration CO concentration efficiency) evaluated However plants 0.

RESUMO O estresse salino limita o crescimento e a fisiologia da capuchinha (Tropaeolum majus), devido a distúrbios bioquímicos, fisiológicos e anatômicos. A aplicação de ácido salicílico é uma alternativa para mitigar os efeitos prejudiciais do estresse salino, no entanto, em capuchinha os estudos são escassos. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos da aplicação de ácido salicílico via foliar em capuchinha cultivada sob estresse salino. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 3 x 3, referente a 0 (sem estresse) 50 (estresse salino moderado) e 100 (estresse salino severo) mM de NaCl e aplicação de 0, 0,5 e 1 mM de ácido salicílico, com seis repetições. O crescimento (altura de planta, diâmetro do caule e número de folhas), trocas gasosas (condutância estomática, fotossíntese, transpiração, concentração interna de CO2, eficiência intrínseca do uso da água, eficiência instantânea do uso da água e eficiência intrínseca de carboxilação) e os índices de clorofila e fluorescência da clorofila a foram avaliados. O estresse salino afetou as variáveis analisadas neste estudo. A aplicação de ácido salicílico teve um efeito positivo na mitigação dos efeitos do estresse salino severo, resultando em um aumento significativo no número de folhas, sendo a dose mais eficaz a concentração de 1 mM, levando ainda, a melhorias notáveis na eficiência no uso da água e na eficiência fotoquímica. No entanto, as demais combinações de salinidade e ácido salicílico reduziram o crescimento e as trocas gasosas nas plantas de capuchinha. Tropaeolum majus, majus , majus) bioquímicos anatômicos entanto escassos Assim objetivouse objetivou se casualizado sem 5 moderado 10 severo 05 repetições altura planta folhas folhas) condutância estomática fotossíntese transpiração CO2 CO carboxilação avaliados estudo ainda fotoquímica

ABSTRACT Cowpea is a crop of high socioeconomic importance for the semi-arid region of Brazil, although facing significant yield losses due to drought, requiring management strategies to overcome this scenario. From this perspective, this study aimed to evaluate the growth and yield of cowpea genotypes under drought in different cultivation systems. The statistical design was randomized blocks arranged in a 2 × 4 × 2 factorial scheme corresponding to two cowpea genotypes (BRS Pujante and Costela de Vaca), four levels of crop evapotranspiration (40, 60, 80, and 100%), and two cultivation systems (with and without soil mulching). The BRS Pujante showed a higher leaf area and 100-grain weight than Costela de Vaca under all levels of crop evapotranspiration. The cowpea yield parameters showed the best results at 80 and 100% crop evapotranspiration. Regardless of the genotype, soil mulching provided higher cowpea 100-grain weight values. Soil mulching combined with 80% crop evapotranspiration is an appropriate strategy for cowpea production. semiarid semi arid Brazil scenario perspective Vaca, , Vaca) 40, 40 (40 60 100%, 100 100%) mulching. . mulching) 100grain grain 8 genotype values production (4 6 10 ( 1

RESUMO O feijão-caupi tem grande importância socioeconômica para o semiárido brasileiro, porém sofre perdas significativas de produção pelo estresse por seca, necessitando de estratégias de manejo para superar esse cenário. Nessa perspectiva, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o crescimento e a produção de genótipos de feijão-caupi sob estresse hídrico em diferentes sistemas de cultivo. O delineamento estatístico adotado foi o de blocos casualizados, em arranjo fatorial 2 × 4 × 2, correspondendo a dois genótipos de feijão-caupi (BRS Pujante e Costela de Vaca), quatro níveis de evapotranspiração da cultura (40, 60, 80 e 100%) e dois sistemas de cultivo (com e sem cobertura morta do solo). O genótipo de feijão-caupi BRS Pujante apresentou maior área foliar e peso de 100 grãos do que o genótipo Costela de Vaca em todos os níveis de evapotranspiração da cultura. Os parâmetros de produção do feijão-caupi apresentaram os melhores resultados a 80 e 100% da evapotranspiração da cultura. Independentemente do genótipo, a cobertura morta do solo proporcionou maiores valores de peso de 100 grãos de feijão-caupi. A cobertura do solo combinada com 80% da evapotranspiração da cultura é uma estratégia adequada para a produção de feijão-caupi. feijãocaupi feijão caupi brasileiro seca cenário perspectiva casualizados Vaca, , Vaca) 40, 40 (40 60 8 solo. . solo) 10 feijãocaupi. caupi. (4 6 1 (

ABSTRACT Root-knot nematodes cause a significant reduction in the productivity of the gilo due to physiological stress. Incorporating organic residue into the soil has a positive effect in reducing nematode infestation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of organic residue on the reproduction of Meloidogyne javanica and its role in the physiology of the gilo. One-litre pots, each containing one gilo seedling, were inoculated with 5000 eggs of M. javanica and the following treatments evaluated: 1) no inoculation and no residue (NIR); 2) NIR; 3) 12.5 g L-1 poultry manure; 4) 25 g L-1 cattle manure; 5) 20 g L-1 filter cake; 6) 5 g L-1 of the shoots of Tagetes patula; 7) 6.25 g L-1 of the shoots of Brassica oleracea var. capitata; 8) 20 mL L-1 vinasse and 9) 1 mL Abamectin-based commercial product (18 g L-1 a.i.). A randomised block design was used, with six repetitions. Gas exchange variables were evaluated 15, 30 and 45 days after inoculation with the nematode (DAI) and the vegetative and nematological variables at 60 DAI. The treatments that included cattle manure and filter cake afforded the best physiological rate and development in the gilo. The best results in controlling the nematode were given by the poultry manure, cattle manure and filter cake, reducing the reproduction of M. javanica by 41.76, 51.44 and 52.40%, respectively. Based on the results, poultry manure, cattle manure and filter cake are efficient in controlling M. javanica and show potential to be used in the integrated management of M. javanica in the gilo. Rootknot Root knot stress infestation Onelitre One litre pots seedling 500 M NIR (NIR) 2 3 125 12 12. L1 L L- 4 6 patula 7 625 6.2 var capitata 8 9 Abamectinbased Abamectin based 18 (1 a.i.. ai a.i. . i a.i.) repetitions 15 DAI (DAI 4176 41 76 41.76 5144 51 44 51.4 5240 52 40 52.40% respectively 50 (NIR 62 6. ( a.i 417 41.7 514 51. 524 52.40 41. 52.4 52.

Abstract Background In view of the high prevalence of hypertension and the importance of adequate drug therapy in the prevention of complications, it is necessary to know the adherence to drug treatment in this population. Objective To verify adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment in Brazilian patients with hypertension using the Morisky-Green Test (MGT), relating it with demographic data. Methods Prospective, observational, multicenter, national registry study, with 2,578 hypertensive patients participating in study I, the Brazilian Cardiovascular Registry of Arterial Hypertension (I-RBH), recruited in the five regions of Brazil. The analyses carried out on the data were descriptive statistics, qui-square tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression, adopting 5% as the significance level for the tests. Results The research shows that 56.13% of patients in the sample were female; 56.71% were elderly (≥ 65 years); 55.86% were White; 52.37% were from the Southeast Region; and 59.74% were non-adherent. Logistic regression showed an independent relationship between patients’ age, ethnicity, and region with medication adherence. Conclusion Adherence to treatment is the key to reducing high rates of cardiovascular complications. The study brings a successful outcome in the relationship between the factors ethnicity, age, and region of patients with hypertension and medication adherence. To this end, it is necessary to understand these factors, considering systematic evaluation in the care of patients with hypertension and other chronic non-communicable diseases. This study is a significant contribution to multidisciplinary teams, as it highlights which risk factors interfere with medication adherence, incorporating better strategies in health education. complications population MoriskyGreen Morisky Green MGT, MGT , (MGT) Prospective observational multicenter 2578 2 578 2,57 I IRBH, IRBH RBH (I-RBH) Brazil statistics quisquare qui square tests ANOVA 5 5613 56 13 56.13 female 5671 71 56.71 ≥ ( 6 years years) 5586 55 86 55.86 White 5237 52 37 52.37 Region 5974 59 74 59.74 nonadherent. nonadherent non adherent. adherent non-adherent age ethnicity end noncommunicable communicable diseases teams education (MGT 257 57 2,5 (I-RBH 561 1 56.1 567 7 56.7 558 8 55.8 523 3 52.3 597 59.7 25 2, 56. 55. 52. 59.

ABSTRACT The study aimed to calibrate and evaluate the DSSAT CSM-CROPGRO-Soybean model to simulate soybean grain yields in the Cerrado of the Southwestern region of Piaui. To parameterize the model, data from the 2019-2020 crop season was used from an experiment installed in the Serra do Quilombo, in Bom Jesus-PI (9º16'20.3'' S, 44º44'56.9'' O, and altitude 620 m). The BRS 8980 IPRO (BRS 8980), BMX 84I86 (Domínio), BMX 81I81RSF IPRO (Extrema), and BMX 8579 IPRO (Bonus) cultivars were evaluated on three sowing dates (11/29/2019, 01/14/2020, and 01/30/2020). The evaluation was conducted using soybean yield data collected in value for cultivation and use (VCU) experiments conducted by Embrapa Meio-Norte at Celeiro farm, Serra do Quilombo, Bom Jesus, PI, during four harvests and involving 61 genotypes. The best statistical indexes showing the efficiency of the calibration process were observed for the BRS 8980 (first sowing season) and Bônus (third sowing season) cultivars, with R2 and D indexes above 0.90. The total biomass production showed high agreement with the measured values, capturing the decrease in production due to the sowing date. The model captured the variability depending on the sowing dates and the yield for simulations of four other agricultural seasons, independent of the season in which the model was calibrated. It was concluded that the model satisfactorily simulated plant growth and soybean grain yield for the conditions of the Cerrado of the Southwestern region of Piaui. CSMCROPGROSoybean CSM CROPGRO Soybean Piaui 20192020 2019 2020 2019-202 Quilombo JesusPI Jesus PI 9º1620.3 9º16203 º 9º16 20.3 20 3 (9º16'20.3' S 44º4456.9 44º44569 44º44 56.9 56 9 44º44'56.9' O 62 m. m . m) 898 8980, , 8980) I 84I8 Domínio, Domínio (Domínio) IRSF RSF Extrema, Extrema (Extrema) 857 Bonus (Bonus 11/29/2019, 11292019 11 29 (11/29/2019 01142020 01 14 01/14/2020 01/30/2020. 01302020 01/30/2020 30 01/30/2020) VCU (VCU MeioNorte Meio Norte farm 6 genotypes first third R 090 0 90 0.90 values date seasons calibrated 2019202 201 202 2019-20 9º1620 9º1620. 9º1 203 20. 2 (9º16'20.3 44º4456 44º4456. 44º4 569 56. 5 44º44'56.9 89 84I (Domínio (Extrema 85 11/29/2019 1129201 1 (11/29/201 0114202 01/14/202 0130202 01/30/202 09 0.9 201920 2019-2 9º162 9º (9º16'20. 44º445 44º 44º44'56. 8 11/29/201 112920 (11/29/20 011420 01/14/20 013020 01/30/20 0. 20192 2019- (9º16'20 44º44'56 11/29/20 11292 (11/29/2 01142 01/14/2 01302 01/30/2 (9º16'2 44º44'5 11/29/2 1129 (11/29/ 0114 01/14/ 0130 01/30/ (9º16' 44º44' 11/29/ 112 (11/29 011 01/14 013 01/30 (9º16 11/29 (11/2 01/1 01/3 (9º1 11/2 (11/ 01/ (9º 11/ (11 (1 (

RESUMO Objetivou-se, calibrar e avaliar o modelo DSSAT CSM-CROPGRO-Soybean na simulação do rendimento de grãos de soja na região do cerrado do Sudoeste Piauiense. Para a parametrização do modelo, foram utilizados dados do ano agrícola 2019-2020, de um experimento instalado na Serra do Quilombo, no município de Bom Jesus-PI (9º16'20,3'' S, 44º44'56,9'' O e altitude 620 m). Foram avaliadas as cultivares BRS 8980 IPRO (BRS 8980), BMX 84I86 (Domínio), BMX 81I81RSF IPRO (Extrema) e BMX 8579 IPRO (Bônus), em três datas de semeadura (29/11/2019, 14/01/2020 e 30/01/2020). A avaliação foi realizada com dados de rendimento de grãos de soja coletados em ensaios de valor de cultivo e uso (VCU) conduzido pela Embrapa Meio-Norte, na Fazenda Celeiro, Serra do Quilombo, Bom Jesus, PI, durante quatro safras e envolvendo 61 genótipos. Os melhores índices estatísticos que evidenciam a eficiência do processo de calibração foram observados para as cultivares BRS 8980 (1ª época de semeadura) e Bônus (3ª época de semeadura), com índices R2 e D superiores a 0,90. A produção de biomassa total apresentou alta concordância com os valores medidos, capturando bem o decréscimo da produção em fundação da data de semeadura. O modelo capturou bem a variabilidade em função das datas de plantio, assim como o rendimento para simulações de outras quatro safras agrícolas, independentes da safra onde o modelo foi calibrado. Concluiu-se que o modelo simulou satisfatoriamente o crescimento das plantas e o rendimento de grãos de soja para as condições da região do cerrado do Sudoeste Piauiense. Objetivouse, Objetivouse Objetivou se, se Objetivou-se CSMCROPGROSoybean CSM CROPGRO Soybean Piauiense 20192020, 20192020 2019 2020, 2020 2019-2020 Quilombo JesusPI Jesus PI 9º1620,3 9º16203 º 9º16 20,3 20 3 (9º16'20,3' S 44º4456,9 44º44569 44º44 56,9 56 9 44º44'56,9' 62 m. m . m) 898 8980, , 8980) I 84I8 Domínio, Domínio (Domínio) IRSF RSF Extrema (Extrema 857 Bônus, (Bônus) 29/11/2019, 29112019 29 11 (29/11/2019 14012020 14 01 14/01/202 30/01/2020. 30012020 30/01/2020 30 30/01/2020) VCU (VCU MeioNorte, MeioNorte Meio Norte, Norte Meio-Norte Celeiro 6 genótipos 1ª ª 3ª semeadura, R 090 0 90 0,90 medidos plantio agrícolas calibrado Concluiuse Concluiu 2019202 201 202 2019-202 9º1620 9º1620, 9º1 203 20, 2 (9º16'20,3 44º4456 44º4456, 44º4 569 56, 5 44º44'56,9 89 84I (Domínio 85 (Bônus 29/11/2019 2911201 1 (29/11/201 1401202 14/01/20 3001202 30/01/202 09 0,9 201920 2019-20 9º162 9º (9º16'20, 44º445 44º 44º44'56, 8 29/11/201 291120 (29/11/20 140120 14/01/2 300120 30/01/20 0, 20192 2019-2 (9º16'20 44º44'56 29/11/20 29112 (29/11/2 14012 14/01/ 30012 30/01/2 2019- (9º16'2 44º44'5 29/11/2 2911 (29/11/ 1401 14/01 3001 30/01/ (9º16' 44º44' 29/11/ 291 (29/11 140 14/0 300 30/01 (9º16 29/11 (29/1 14/ 30/0 (9º1 29/1 (29/ 30/ (9º 29/ (29 (2 (

ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate the effects of pulse and continuous fertigation on the accumulation and export of nutrients by cowpea. The experimental design adopted was randomized blocks with 12 treatments distributed in a 5 x 2 + 2 factorial scheme, with four replicates, with five ETc replacement depths (40, 60, 80, 100 and 120%), combined with two types of fertigation application (pulse and continuous), plus two additional treatments under pulse (control 1) and continuous (control 2) irrigation with 100% ETc depth and conventional fertilization. The analyzed nutrients were N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Cu, Mn and Zn. Highest accumulations and exports of nutrients were obtained with pulse fertigation depths lower than 100% ETc. Conventional fertilization and pulse irrigation with 100% ETc depth promoted greater accumulation and export of nutrients compared to continuous irrigation. The descending order of nutrient accumulation for both types of fertigation application (pulse and continuous) was: N > K > Ca > P > Mg > S > Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu. The descending order of nutrient export by cowpea pods and grains was N > P > Ca > K > Mg > S > Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu for pulse fertigation and N > P > Ca > Mg > S > K > Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu for continuous fertigation. 1 scheme replicates 40, 40 (40 60 80 10 120%, 120 120% , 120%) continuous, control 4 (4 6 8 (

RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da fertirrigação pulsada e contínua sobre o acúmulo e a exportação de nutrientes pelo feijãocaupi. O delineamento experimental adotado foi em blocos ao acaso com 12 tratamentos distribuídos em esquema fatorial 5 x 2+ 2, com quatro repetições, sendo cinco lâminas de reposição da ETc equivalentes (40, 60, 80, 100 e 120%), combinadas com dois tipos de aplicação de fertirrigação (pulsada e contínua), mais dois tratamentos adicionais os quais foram irrigados com lâmina de 100% da ETc de forma pulsada e contínua e adubado convencionalmente. Os nutrientes analisados foram N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Cu, Mn e Zn. Os maiores acúmulos e exportações de nutrientes foram obtidos com lâminas de fertirrigação pulsada menores que 100% da ETc. O tratamento que recebeu adubação convencional e irrigação pulsada com lâmina de 100% da ETc promoveu maiores acúmulos e exportação de nutrientes em detrimento da irrigação contínua. A ordem decrescente de acúmulo de nutrientes para ambos os tipos de aplicação da fertirrigação (pulsada e contínua) foi: N > K > Ca > P > Mg > S > Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu. A ordem decrescente de exportação de nutrientes pelas vagens e grãos do feijão-caupi, para aplicação da fertirrigação pulsada foi: N > P > Ca > K > Mg > S > Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu. Já a aplicação da fertirrigação contínua foi: N > P > Ca > Mg > S> K> Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu. Objetivouse Objetivou se feijãocaupi 1 2 repetições 40, 40 (40 60 80 10 120%, 120 120% , 120%) contínua, convencionalmente Cu feijãocaupi, feijão caupi, caupi feijão-caupi 4 (4 6 8 (

ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) is a primordial mineral nutrient for plants, as it is directly linked to physiological and biochemical processes essential for plant maintenance, and can influence the production and final quality of the product. Furthermore, P favors good root development, which can benefit sweet potato crop. Thus, the objective of the work is to assess the influence of increasing doses of P on the production and physical quality of sweet potatoes in two growing seasons in a semi-arid environment. The experiments were carried out from April to August 2021 (season 1) and from December 2021 to April 2022 (season 2) at the Rafael Fernandes Experimental Farm - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. The design was randomized blocks, with four replications. The treatments consisted of five doses of P (0; 60; 120; 180 and 240 kg ha-1 of P2O5) via fertigation and tested on the sweet potato cultivar Paraná. After harvesting the roots, the number and yield of roots (commercial, non-commercial and total), the average mass and the percentage of commercial roots were evaluated. Commercial roots were evaluated for firmness, elasticity and cooking time. The P doses influenced the production characteristics, mainly at the dose of 60 kg ha-1 of P2O5, which promoted increases in the yield of commercial roots. The doses of P promoted the reduction of firmness for both growing seasons. A dose of 180 kg ha-1 of P2O5 led to the shortest cooking time for the second growing season. (P plants maintenance product Furthermore development crop Thus semiarid semi arid environment 202 season 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR blocks replications 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO O Paraná commercial, (commercial noncommercial non total, total , total) characteristics 6 P2O 20 ( 12

RESUMO O fósforo (P) é um nutriente mineral primordial para as plantas, pois está diretamente ligado a processos fisiológicos e bioquímicos essenciais para a manutenção das plantas, podendo influenciar na produção e na qualidade final do produto. Além disso, o P favorece o bom desenvolvimento radicular, o que pode beneficiar a cultura da batata-doce. Assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência de doses crescentes de P na produção e qualidade física da batata-doce em duas épocas de cultivo em ambiente semiárido. Os experimentos foram realizados de abril a agosto de 2021 (época 1) e de dezembro de 2021 a abril de 2022 (época 2) na Fazenda Experimental Rafael Fernandes - UFERSA, Mossoró, RN, BR. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de cinco doses de P (0; 60; 120; 180 e 240 kg ha-1 de P2O5) via fertirrigação e testados em batata -doce cultivar Paraná. Após a colheita das raízes, foram avaliados o número e a produtividade de raízes (comerciais, não comerciais e totais), a massa média e a porcentagem de raízes comerciais. Raízes comerciais foram avaliadas quanto à firmeza, elasticidade e tempo de cozimento. As doses de P influenciaram as características de produção, principalmente na dose de 60 kg ha-1 de P2O5, o que promoveu aumentos na produtividade de raízes comerciais. As doses de P promoveram a redução da firmeza nas duas épocas de cultivo. A dose de 180 kg ha-1 de P2O5 proporcionou menor tempo de cozimento para a segunda época de cultivo. (P plantas produto disso radicular batatadoce. batatadoce doce. doce Assim semiárido 202 1 2 UFERSA Mossoró RN BR casualizados repetições 0 (0 120 18 24 ha1 ha ha- PO Paraná comerciais, (comerciais totais, totais , totais) 6 P2O 20 ( 12

ABSTRACT The use growth regulators from the cytokinins and auxins group has been shown to increase the productivity of certain crops, as they may be involved in the expression of plant sex, although little is known about the action of auxin IBA and cytokinin CPPU on the fruiting of squash, as well as the interaction between both, which makes this field of study promising. Thus, the objective of this study was to induce the fruiting in Atlas squash, by means of different forms of application and proportions of cytokinin and auxin and to evaluate their effects on the physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits. The treatments were composed of six proportions associated with growth regulators and of two forms of application. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replicates. At 72 days after transplanting, growth and fruit quality analyses were performed. The behavior of the hormones is modulated by their concentration and place of application, and the effect may be beneficial or not. The proportions 50/50% via leaf and 75/25% via ovary were the ones that increased the growth and parameters of fruit quality. The application of CPPU via leaf at higher concentration in proportion decreases quality characteristics such as vitamin C, carotenoids and starch. crops sex squash both promising Thus physicalchemical physical chemical fruits replicates 7 transplanting performed not 5050 50 50/50 7525 75 25 75/25 C starch 505 5 50/5 752 2 75/2 50/ 75/

RESUMO O uso de reguladores de crescimento do grupo das citocininas e auxinas tem demonstrado aumentar a produtividade de algumas culturas, pois podem estar envolvidos na expressão do sexo da planta, embora pouco se saiba sobre a ação da auxina IBA e da citocinina CPPU na frutificação da abóbora, bem como a interação entre ambas, o que torna este campo de estudo promissor. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi induzir a frutificação em abóbora Atlas, por meio de diferentes formas de aplicação e proporções de citocinina e auxina e avaliar seus efeitos nas características físico-químicas dos frutos. Os tratamentos foram compostos por seis proporções associadas a reguladores de crescimento e duas formas de aplicação. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Aos 72 dias após o transplante, foram realizadas análises de crescimento e qualidade dos frutos. O comportamento dos hormônios é modulado por sua concentração e local de aplicação, podendo o efeito ser benéfico ou não. As proporções 50/50% via folha e 75/25% via ovário foram as que aumentaram o crescimento e os parâmetros de qualidade dos frutos. A aplicação de CPPU via foliar em maior concentração em proporção diminui características de qualidade como vitamina C, carotenoides e amido. culturas planta ambas promissor Assim Atlas físicoquímicas físico químicas frutos repetições 7 transplante não 5050 50 50/50 7525 75 25 75/25 C amido 505 5 50/5 752 2 75/2 50/ 75/

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of quercetin on the cellular components of the Enteric Nervous System in the ileum of rats with arthritis. Rats were distributed into five groups: control (C), arthritic (AIA), arthritic treated with ibuprofen (AI), arthritic treated with quercetin (AQ) and arthritic treated with both ibuprofen and quercetin (AIQ). The ileum was processed for immunohistochemical techniques for HuC/D, calcitonin gene-related peptide, and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide. Measurements in histological sections, chemiluminescence assays, and total antioxidant capacity were also performed. Rheumatoid arthritis resulted in a decrease in neuronal density, yet neuroplasticity mechanisms were evident through observed changes in varicosities size and neuronal area compared to the control group. Reduced paw edema and neuroprotective effects were predominantly noted in both plexuses, as evidenced by the increased density preservation of HuC/D-IR neurons in the AIQ group. The increase of lipoperoxidation levels and paw edema volume in the AQ group was observed compared to the arthritic, whereas the AIQ group mainly showed similar results to those observed in the control. The enteropathy associated with arthritis proved to be significant in the field of gastroenterology, and the combination of quercetin and ibuprofen demonstrated promising anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. antiinflammatory anti inflammatory groups C, C , (C) AIA, AIA (AIA) AI, AI (AI) (AQ AIQ. . (AIQ) HuCD HuC D HuC/D generelated gene related peptide polypeptide sections assays performed plexuses HuC/DIR HuCDIR IR gastroenterology (C (AIA (AI (AIQ DIR

Antibiotics can contaminate the environment as a result of improper disposal. The induction of doxycycline in the environment could give rise to lineages of the cucurbit beetle Diabrotica speciosa containing resistant endosymbiotic microorganisms, giving rise to bacterial strains capable of biodegrading these antibiotic residues. This work determined the relationship between the intestinal microbiota of D. speciosa and its ability to biodegrade an antibiotic. Bacterial strains of Enterobacter cloacae and Stenotrophomonas maltophila isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of D. speciosa were evaluated for the biodegradation of doxycycline. An analytical method for the extraction and quantification of doxycycline by high-efficiency liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) was developed and applied to monitor the biodegradation rates during bacterial growth for nutrient and nutrient-deficient media, both supplemented with the antibiotic. Degradation kinetics showed a decrease in antibiotic concentration after 96 h in saline medium, with recoveries of 63.1 and 87.7% for E. cloacae and S. maltophilia, respectively. Two degradation products were then identified and characterized from the liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry data after bioassays with E. cloacae. The gastrointestinal tract of insects such as D. speciosa can be a source of useful microbes for biotechnological processes such as the biodegradation of exogenous organic compounds in the environment. disposal microorganisms residues D highefficiency high efficiency chromatographyultraviolet chromatography ultraviolet HPLCUV HPLC UV (HPLC-UV nutrientdeficient deficient media 9 medium 631 63 1 63. 877 87 7 87.7 E S maltophilia respectively chromatographyhigh 6 8 87.