RESUMO Introdução: Um dos principais desafios dos treinadores de esportes coletivos é criar ambiente e as condições que permitam aos jogadores atingir seu nível ideal de desempenho físico no início da temporada competitiva e manter esse nível ao longo da temporada. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de seis semanas de treinamento adicional com jogo reduzido (JR) 3 contra 3 (3x3) sobre o desempenho físico de jogadores reservas do basquetebol de elite. Métodos: Onze jogadores profissionais de basquetebol (cinco titulares e seis reservas) realizaram o mesmo programa de treinamento durante a temporada regular, com a única diferença de que, depois de cada jogo, os titulares (T) realizavam exercícios de arremesso de baixa intensidade, enquanto os reservas (R) realizavam JR 3x3 em meia quadra. No início e no final do período de seis semanas, os atletas foram avaliados quanto à potência muscular, velocidade, agilidade e potência aeróbica. Foram usadas análises de variância e tamanhos de efeito de duas vias. As análises inferenciais baseadas em magnitude foram usadas para complementar os testes paramétricos. Resultados: Depois das seis semanas, o grupo T e o R mostraram melhora (p < 0,05) no salto com agachamento (T = 5,8% e R = 7,1%), salto contramovimento (T = 3,7% e R = 3,6%), sprint de 20 metros (T = 3,4% e R = 2,0%), teste T de agilidade (T = 3,6% e R = 3,1%) e o teste de recuperação intermitente Yo-yo (T = 5,2% e R = 2,5%). Não foram encontradas diferenças entre grupos e momentos. Os tamanhos de efeito mostraram efeito moderado na agilidade e pequeno efeito na capacidade de salto para ambos os grupos; efeito moderado para o grupo T e pequeno para o R na velocidade e condicionamento aeróbico. Inferências baseadas na magnitude indicaram que o grupo T provavelmente superaria o grupo R em termos de melhora da habilidade de sprint de 20 m e possivelmente também em agilidade. A análise das inferências baseadas em magnitude foi inconclusiva em relação às outras variáveis. Conclusões: Os resultados deste estudo mostraram que o JR 3x3 em meia quadra como treinamento adicional para o grupo R pode ser positivo para o desempenho físico desses jogadores. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos – Investigação dos resultados do tratamento .

ABSTRACT Introduction: Among the main challenges faced by coaches of team sports are to create an environment and conditions that will enable players to reach their optimal level of physical performance at the start of the competitive season, and to maintain this level throughout the season. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of six weeks of additional training with 3-against-3 (3v3) small-sided games (SSG) on the physical performance of elite nonstarter basketball players. Methods: Eleven professional basketball players (five starters and six nonstarters) performed the same training program throughout the regular season, with the only difference that after each game, the starters (S) performed low intensity shooting drills while the nonstarters (NS) performed half-court 3v3 SSG. At the start and end of the six-week period, the athletes were assessed for muscle power, speed, agility and aerobic power. Two-way analysis of variance and effect sizes were used. Magnitude-based inferential analyses were used to complement the parametric tests. Results: After the six weeks, the S and NS showed improvement (p<0.05) in the squat jump (S=5.8% and NS=7.1%), counter movement jump (S=3.7% and NS=3.6%), 20m-sprint (S=3.4% and NS=2.0%), agility T test (S=3.6% and NS=3.1%) and Yo-yo intermittent recovery (S=5.2% and NS=2.5%). No differences were found between groups and moments. The effect sizes showed moderate effect on agility and little effect on jumping ability, for both groups; moderate, for S, and little, for NS, on speed and aerobic conditioning. Magnitude-based inferences indicated that S were likely to outperform NS in terms of improvement in 20-m sprint ability and possibly also in agility. In regard to the other physical performance variables, the analyses of magnitude-based inferences were inconclusive. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that 3v3 SSG in the short-term on half-court, as an additional training routine for NS, can bring positive results for the physical performance for these players. Level of evidence II; Investigating the Results of Treatment.

RESUMEN Introducción: Uno de los principales desafíos de los entrenadores de deportes colectivos es crear ambiente y las condiciones que permitan a los jugadores alcanzar su nivel ideal de desempeño físico al inicio de la temporada competitiva y mantener ese nivel a lo largo de la temporada. Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos de seis semanas de entrenamiento adicional con juegos reducidos (JR) 3 contra 3 (3x3) sobre el desempeño físico de jugadores suplentes del baloncesto de élite. Métodos: Once jugadores profesionales (cinco titulares y seis suplentes) realizaron el mismo programa de entrenamiento durante la temporada regular, con la única diferencia de que, después de cada partido, los titulares (T) realizaban ejercicios de lanzamiento de baja intensidad, mientras que los suplentes (S) realizaban JR 3x3 en media cancha. Al inicio y al final de cada período de seis semanas los atletas fueron evaluados en cuanto a la potencia muscular, velocidad, agilidad y potencia aeróbica. Fueron usados análisis de variancia y tamaños de efecto de dos vías. Fueron usados análisis inferenciales basados en magnitud para complementar los tests paramétricos. Resultados: Después de seis semanas, el grupo T y el S mostraron mejora (p <0,05) en el salto con agachamiento (T = 5,8% y S = 7,1%), salto contramovimiento (T = 3,7% y S = 3,6%), sprint de 20 metros (T = 3,4% y S = 2,0%), test T de agilidad (T = 3,6% y S = 3,1%) y el test de recuperación intermitente Yo-yo (T = 5,2% y S = 2,5%). No fueron encontradas diferencias entre grupos y momentos. Los tamaños de efecto mostraron efecto moderado en la agilidad y pequeño efecto en la capacidad de salto para ambos grupos; efecto moderado para el grupo T y pequeño para el S, en la velocidad y acondicionamiento aeróbico. Las inferencias basadas en la magnitud indicaron que el grupo T probablemente superaría al grupo S en términos de mejora de la habilidad de sprint de 20 metros y posiblemente también en agilidad. El análisis de las inferencias basadas en magnitud no fue concluyente con relación a las otras variables. Conclusiones: Los resultados de este estudio mostraron que JR 3x3 en media cancha como entrenamiento adicional para el grupo S puede ser positivo para el desempeño físico de esos jugadores. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento .

Resumo Os atributos físico-hídricos do solo são interdependentes e o planejamento e o manejo do solo são dificultados devido à alta variabilidade desses atributos. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar a variabilidade dos atributos físico-hídricos em uma topossequência inserida em área de regeneração espontânea na Baixada Litorânea Fluminense. Foram selecionados quatro perfis, e nestas coletadas amostras nos horizontes superficiais e subsuperficiais para quantificação dos valores da umidade, densidade do solo, macroporosidade, microporosidade, condutividade hidráulica, granulometria e resistência do solo à penetração (com penetrômetro de bancada e em campo). Foi realizada a análise exploratória e calculados os parâmetros descritivos, o teste de correlação de Pearson e a análise dos componentes principais. Nos horizontes A, o teor de argila variou de 59,0 a 577,0 g kg-1, a umidade de 1,5 a 16,4% e a microporosidade 10,4 a 46,2%, entre os perfis P3 (Planossolo) e P4 (Gleissolo). A resistência à penetração nos dois métodos esteve mais relacionada com o perfil 1 (Argissolo), entretanto, os valores máximos não restringem o desenvolvimento das raízes. A variabilidade dos atributos físico-hídricos em vertentes de pequeno comprimento é alta, principalmente para os atributos condutividade hidráulica, umidade, microporosidade, e argila do solo. Na baixada a maior variabilidade dos atributos físico-hídricos é explicada pelos atributos argila, microporosidade, silte e umidade. O incremento de argila em profundidade aumenta a densidade e a resistência do solo à penetração das raízes.

Abstract Soil physical and hydraulic properties are interdependent, and soil-use planning and management are complicated by the high variability of these attributes. The current study assessed the variability of physical and hydraulic properties of soils along a toposequence located in a forest fragment under spontaneous regeneration in the coastal lowlands of Rio de Janeiro. Four soil profiles were selected, and samples were collected from surface and subsurface horizons for determination of moisture content, bulk density, macroporosity, microporosity, hydraulic conductivity, texture, and soil resistance to penetration (measured using benchtop and field penetrometers). Exploratory and principal component analyses were performed, and descriptive parameters and Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated. In A horizons of profiles 3 (Planossolo) and 4 (Gleissolo), clay contents ranged from 59.0 to 577.0 g kg-1, moisture contents from 1.5 to 16.4%, and microporosity from 10.4 to 46.2%, respectively. Field- and laboratory-measured penetration resistances showed a stronger association with profile 1 (Argissolo); however, values were not sufficiently high to limit root development. The variability in soil physical and hydraulic properties in short slopes is high, mainly in terms of hydraulic conductivity, moisture, microporosity, and clay content. The greater variability of soil physical and hydraulic properties in lowland is attributed to clay and silt fractions, microporosity, and moisture content. The increment in clay content with depth increases bulk density and resistance to root penetration.

Resumo A erosão hídrica é uma das principais formas de degradação do solo, causando danos econômicos, ambientais e sociais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes estágios de formação de voçorocas (inicial - IG; juvenil - JG; maduro - MG; e senil - SG) nos atributos químicos, matéria orgânica e microbiológicos do solo, utilizando uma floresta secundária (SF) e duas áreas de pastagem como referência no ambiente “Mar de Morros” do bioma Mata Atlântica brasileira. Amostras de solo (profundidade 0-0,05 m) foram coletadas no final das estações chuvosa e seca. As voçorocas em diferentes estágios de formação promoveram diminuição da fertilidade do solo e modificação dos atributos microbiológicos, principalmente quando comparados com a área de floresta secundária. Reduções de mais de 60% no carbono orgânico total (TOC), carbono orgânico oxidável (POXC), atividade da FDA, β-glicosidase, fosfatase ácida, C (MBC) e N (MBN) da biomassa microbiana, respiração basal do solo (BSR) e proteína do solo relacionada à glomalina (GRSP) foram observados em voçorocas nos estágios inicial (IG) e intermediário (JG e MG) quando comparados ao SF. Verificou-se que o efeito da erosão sobre os atributos químicos e microbiológicos do solo é mais intenso em voçorocas nos estágios inicial e intermediário em comparação com ao senil (SG). Usando a multivariada PCA, os atributos microbiológicos e químicos do solo discriminaram as voçorocas com distintos estágios de formação. Os atributos químicos, TOC, POXC, atividade FDA, β-glicosidase, fosfatase ácida, MBC and MBN, SBR e GRSP são bons indicadores para avaliar o processo de estabilização da erosão em voçorocas.

Abstract Water erosion is one of the main forms of soil degradation, causing economic, environmental, and social damage. This study evaluated the effects of different formation stages of gullies (initial - IG; juvenile- JG; mature - MG; and senile - SG) on the chemical, organic carbon and microbiological attributes of soil, using a secondary forest (SF) and two areas of pasture as references in the “Mar de Morros” environment of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biome. Soil samples (depth 0-0.05 m) were collected at the end of the rainy and dry seasons. Gullies in different stages of formation promote a decrease in soil fertility and modification of microbiological attributes, particularly when compared with secondary forest areas. Reductions of over 60% in total organic carbon (TOC), oxidizable organic carbon (POXC), FDA activity, β-glycosidase, acid phosphatase, C and N from microbial biomass, basal soil respiration (BSR) and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) were observed in gullies in early (IG) and intermediate (JG and MG) stages when compared to SF. It was found that the effect of erosion on soil chemical and microbiological attributes is more intense in gullies in the initial and intermediate stages compared with those in the senile stage (SG). Using multivariate PCA, the microbiological and chemical attributes of the soil are discriminated between gullies with distinct formation stages. Chemical attributes, TOC, POXC, FDA activity, β-glycosidase, acid phosphatase, MBC and MBN, BSR, and GRSP are good indicators for evaluating the process of erosion stabilization in gullies.

RESUMO Os estudos sobre a variabilidade espacial de atributos do solo de pastagens tropicais buscam conhecimentos que possam auxiliar nas tomadas de decisões sobre os manejos destes solos. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a variabilidade espacial de atributos químicos do solo e seus efeitos na produtividade de área cultivada com Tifton 85. O experimento foi realizado na Fazenda Feno Rio, localizada na Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, em Seropédica, em uma área de 3,91 ha. Os solos foram amostrados em malha irregular, perfazendo o total de 50 pontos georreferenciados, nas profundidades de 0-0,20 e 0,20-0,40 m. Foram analisados os atributos químicos do solo pH em água, Al+3, Ca+2, Mg+2, Na+, K+, P, H+Al e COT, além da massa seca (MS) da Tifton 85 para avaliação da produtividade. A partir destes parâmetros foram realizadas análises de estatística descritiva, correlação linear, geoestatística e geração de mapas. Foi possível inferir diferentes zonas de produtividade em relação à média geral, verificando-se que a produtividade média na área foi de 2.248 kg ha-1. Os parâmetros químicos do solo Na+, Ca+2, COT e H+Al correlacionaram significativamente com a MS, confirmando serem importantes e interferirem na produtividade da Tifton 85. Percebeu-se que a realização de mapeamentos ao longo do ciclo da Tifton 85 são importantes na compreensão da variabilidade da produção de MS e a investigação de áreas com diferentes potenciais produtivos deve ser acompanhada de mapas de atributos químicos do solo, buscando correlacionar e entender as razões que podem estar envolvidas nestas variações.

ABSTRACT Studies on spatial variability of soil attributes of tropical pastures gather information that can assist in decision making about managements of these soils. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the spatial variability of soil chemical attributes and their effects on grass yield of Tifton 85. The experiment was carried out in an area of 3.91 ha at the Feno Rio Farm of the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil. Soils of the 0-0.20 and 0.20-0.40 m layers were sampled considering an irregular sampling mesh, making a total of 50 georeferenced points. The parameters evaluated were: the soil chemical attributes pH, Al+3, Ca+2, Mg+2, Na+, K+, P, H+Al, and total organic carbon (TOC); and the Tifton 85 dry matter yield (DMY). The results of these parameters were subjected to descriptive statistics, linear correlation, and geostatistics, and maps were developed for the analyses. Regions with grass yields different from the general mean were found in the area, which presented mean grass yield of 2248 kg ha-1. The soil chemical parameters Na+, Ca+2, TOC, and H+Al were significantly correlated with DMY, confirming that they are important and affect the Tifton 85 grass yield. The mapping of the Tifton 85 cycle is important for understanding the variability of DMY. The investigation of areas with different productive potentials should be followed by development of maps of soil chemical attributes to correlate and understand the ratios that may be involved with these variations.

Resumo O solo é um recurso natural fundamental para a subsistência e desenvolvimento da humanidade, sendo principalmente explorado pela agricultura, cujas práticas inadequadas comprometem as condições edáficas, favorecendo a ocorrência de processos erosivos, que culminam principalmente na perda de solo e nutrientes. A erosão hídrica atua como principal forma de degradação do solo, em que, a partir da ação do impacto da gota de chuva sobre o solo, ocorre o desprendimento de partículas que, associadas a fatores como clima, relevo, solo vegetação e uso e ocupação, favorecem esse processo. O objetivo do estudo foi classificar quatro voçorocas com base em seus estágios evolutivos e julgar as classificações físico-químicas do solo nas faces internas e externas das voçorocas. A morfologia das voçorocas foi classificada por imagem aérea gerada por drone. As voçorocas foram mapeadas usando imagens do Google Earth a partir de 2016. A avaliação qualitativa foi realizada usando o modelo digital de curvatura de elevação de campo (MDSC) com validação de campo. Amostras deformadas foram coletadas nas profundidades de 0-10 e 10-20 cm, enquanto amostras não deformadas foram coletadas em profundidades de 0-10 cm para avaliar seus atributos químicos e físicos. De posse dos dados foi realizada análise estatística não paramétrica de Kruskal-Wallis a 5%. Os atributos químicos e físicos do solo diferiram de acordo com o estágio evolutivo nas faces (interna e externa) em profundidades de 0 a 10 cm, enquanto as faces mostraram diferenças em profundidade de 10 a 20 cm.

Abstract Soil is a fundamental natural resource for subsistence and development of humanity, exploited mainly for agriculture. Agricultural practices, though, are improperly performed, compromising edaphic conditions and favoring erosive processes, which mainly culminate in the loss of soil and nutrients. Water erosion represents the main form of soil degradation, given that the impact of raindrops on the soil results in the detachment of particles, a process favored by factors such as climate, relief, soil vegetation and use and occupation. The objective of the study was to classify four gullies based on their evolutionary turns and to judge the physical-chemical classifications of the soil at the internal and external faces of the gullies. The morphology of the gullies was classified by aerial images generated by drones. The gullies were mapped using Google Earth images from 2016. The qualitative assessment was performed using the digital field-elevation curvature (MDESC) model with field validation. Deformed samples were collected at depths of 0-10 and 10-20 cm, while non-deformed samples were collected at depths of 0.0-0.10 cm to evaluate their chemical and physical attributes. A nonparametric 5% Kruskal-Wallis statistical analysis was performed on the resulting data. The chemical and physical attributes of the soil differed according to the evolutionary stage of the surfaces (internal and external) at depths of 0 to 10 cm, while the faces showed differences in depth of 10 to 20 cm.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate enzyme activity, glomalin-related soil proteins (GRSP), soil chemical attributes, and total organic carbon (TOC) in two Agroforestry systems (AFS) (AFS-1 and AFS-2), in a traditional agriculture area (TA), and secondary forest (SF) area in Paraty (RJ). Soil samples (from 0 to 5 cm depth) were collected during the rainy and dry seasons. AFS improves and/or maintains soil chemical indicators based on pH increase, reduces aluminum saturation and maintains soil nutrient content (Ca, Mg and K), when compared with SF. The contribution of organic material and the biodiversity of the AFS provide the maintenance of the total organic carbon content of the soil. AFS maintain the activity of the enzymes protease, β-glucosidase, acid phosphatase, and total enzyme activity (FDA), and the production of glomalin-related soil protein at levels similar to those observed in SF, especially during the rainy season.

RESUMO O exercício físico aeróbio eleva o volume de oxigênio consumido e, consequentemente, de espécies reativas de oxigênio. O acúmulo destas culmina em estresse oxidativo, e a susceptibilidade a danos musculares. O açaí contém elevadas concentrações de antioxidantes, responsáveis por reduzir o estresse oxidativo. Esse estudo objetivou avaliar o efeito do consumo crônico de açaí sobre o dano muscular de corredores de rua. 14 corredores homens foram randomicamente divididos em grupos açaí (200g diários) ou controle, durante 25 dias. Foram avaliados, no período pré (M1) e pós intervenção (M2), marcador de dano muscular (CK) em repouso, imediatamente e 24h após corrida, percepção subjetiva do esforço (PSE) e antropometria. No M1, houve elevações significativas de CK após o exercício (0h e 24h) em ambos os grupos, sem haver diferença entre eles. Após a intervenção, observou-se redução significativa da CK 24h no grupo que recebeu açaí, em relação ao M1, demonstrando que o consumo crônico de açaí preveniu danos musculares. Não houve diferença significativa acerca dos dados antropométricos e a PSE entre ambos os momentos e grupos. Conclui-se que suplementação de açaí reduziu significativamente a CK de corredores de rua em prova de 10km, porém, sem alterar a PSE e a composição corporal.

ABSTRACT Aerobic physical exercise increases the volume of oxygen consumed and, consequently, of reactive oxygen species. The accumulation of these culminates in oxidative stress and susceptibility to muscle damage. Açaí berry contains high concentrations of antioxidants, responsible for reducing oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronic consumption of açaí on the muscular damage of street runners. Fourteen male runners were randomly divided into açaí berry (200g daily) or control groups for 25 days. They were evaluated in the pre (M1) and post-intervention period (M2), muscle damage marker (CK) at rest, immediately and 24h post-run, subjective effort perception (PSE) and anthropometry. In M1, there were significant increases of CK after exercise (0h and 24h) in both groups, with no difference between them. After the intervention, a significant reduction of CK 24h was observed in the group that received açaí berry, in relation to M1, demonstrating that chronic consumption of açaí berry prevented muscle damage. There was no significant difference between the anthropometric data and the PSE between the two moments and groups. It was concluded that açaí berry supplementation significantly reduced the CK of street runners in 10km test, however, without altering the PSE and body composition.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of natural pasture and spontaneous regeneration on soil chemical properties and epigeal fauna community using a secondary Atlantic Forest as reference. The study areas were located in Passa Vinte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In each study area, pitfall traps were used to sample epigeal fauna in the dry and rainy seasons. Earth samples were collected at a depth of 0-5 cm in the dry and rainy seasons for analysis of chemical attributes. The pasture and regeneration areas showed an overall activity of epigeal fauna and functional groups similar to the forest area. However, the diversity evaluated by the Shannon and Pielou evenness indices and the total richness were lower than the observed in the forest. The best fertility attributes were observed in the forest and pasture areas.

ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest degradation and fragmentation imposes the need for soil and vegetation assessments in order to estimate the environmental vulnerability of the remnants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the georadar applications in areas of Atlantic Forest under different forms of use in Pinheiral, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, through penetrometer impact and ground penetrating radar (GPR). Forest fragments at different stages of regeneration, and pasture and agriculture (perennial and annual) areas were selected for study. Soil characterization was performed through measurements of soil resistance to penetration (SRP) with an impact penetrometer, and the soil properties with a ground penetrating radar (georadar). SRP increased in the forest areas at initial, medium and advanced stages from 2.0 to 2.5, 2.0 to 3.0 and 2.5 to 6.0 MPa, respectively. In the perennial and annual agriculture areas, the increase in SRP was due to differences in their mineral composition, and the lowest values found in the annual agriculture area were due to fauna activity. The employment of GPR generated information in a more rapid manner than with the use of impact penetrometer.

Abstract AIMS This study aimed to verify th erelation ship between of anthropometric and physical performance variables with game-related statistics in professional elite basketball players during a competition. METHODS Eleven male basketball players were evaluated during 10 weeks in two distinct moments (regular season and playoffs). Overall, 11 variables of physical fitness and 13 variables of game-related statistics were analysed. RESULTS The following significant Pearson’scorrelations were found in regular season: percentage of fat mass with assists (r = -0.62) and steals (r = -0.63); height (r = 0.68), lean mass (r = 0.64), and maximum strength (r = 0.67) with blocks; squat jump with steals (r = 0.63); and time in the T-test with success ful two-point field-goals (r = -0.65), success ful free-throws (r = -0.61), and steals (r = -0.62). However, in playoffs, only stature and lean mass maintained these correlations (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The anthropometric and physical characteristics of the players showed few correlations with the game-related statistics in regular season, and these correlations are even lower in the playoff games of a professional elite Champion ship, wherefore, not being good predictors of technical performance.

ABSTRACT The removal of original vegetation for crops and pasture production and then followed by natural regeneration is a standard practice in the Atlantic Forest, which has produced patches with different degrees of degradation and regeneration across the landscape. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of replacement of native forest by pasture and natural regeneration of vegetation on soil and on soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics in the dry and rainy season in an Atlantic Forest fragment in Passa Vinte, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. Soil samples were collected in the rainy and dry season, at a depth of 0.00-0.05 m. The variables determined were total organic carbon (TOC) and particle-size fractions of SOM [particulate organic carbon (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MOC)]; microbial activity by basal respiration (BR) and microbial biomass carbon (MBC); species richness (SR) and spore abundance (SA) of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF); and total and easily extractable glomalin-related soil protein (T-GRSP and EE-GRSP, respectively). The conversion of native forest into pasture reduced TOC, POC, MOC, AMF-SA, T-GRSP, and EE-GRSP. However, it did not reduce MBC and BR. The fallow period in the area under natural regeneration was not long enough to restore soil TOC, POC, MOC, BR, MBC, T-GRSP, and EE-GRSP to levels approaching those observed in the forest area. Nevertheless, natural regeneration of vegetation stimulated the production of seedlings (spores) of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are important for the establishment of plant species and advance of ecological succession. Seasonality affected some of the biological soil properties and SOM dynamics.