The objective of this study was to identify and determine the spatial distribution of the physiological quality of soybean seeds in a field of 39 hectares with production through precision farming techniques. Soil sampling and harvest seeds, georeferenced points for determining soil fertility, seed quality and range of spatial dependence were performed. The results were submitted to analysis of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and geostatistics. The data presented coefficient of variation of 1,63% for emergency, 1,74% for germination, 1,63% for viability, 2,59% for accelerated aging and 4,28% vigor evaluated by the tetrazolium test. Soil pH was negatively correlated with germination, emergence, and viability. The grid point per hectare and a georeferenced grid sampling, spacing of 100 meters between points, was efficient in assessing the spatial variability. Physiological quality is not uniform, particularly in nexion of vigor, providing better diagnosis through interpolation maps. Precision agriculture allows one to determine the spatial distribution of seed physiological quality in a production area of soybean seeds, facilitating decision-making, in what refers to the areas to be harvested.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to identify and determine the spatial distribution of the physiological quality of soybean seeds in a field of 39 hectares with production through precision farming techniques. Soil sampling and harvest seeds, georeferenced points for determining soil fertility, seed quality and range of spatial dependence were performed. The results were submitted to analysis of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and geostatistics. The data presented coefficient of variation of 1,63% for emergency, 1,74% for germination, 1,63% for viability, 2,59% for accelerated aging and 4,28% vigor evaluated by the tetrazolium test. Soil pH was negatively correlated with germination, emergence, and viability. The grid point per hectare and a georeferenced grid sampling, spacing of 100 meters between points, was efficient in assessing the spatial variability. Physiological quality is not uniform, particularly in nexion of vigor, providing better diagnosis through interpolation maps. Precision agriculture allows one to determine the spatial distribution of seed physiological quality in a production area of soybean seeds, facilitating decision-making, in what refers to the areas to be harvested. | RESUMO: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi identificar e determinar a distribuição espacial da qualidade fisiológica de sementes de soja em um campo de produção com 39 hectares por meio de técnicas de agricultura de precisão. Foram realizadas amostragem de solo e colheita de sementes em pontos georreferenciados para a determinação da fertilidade do solo, qualidade fisiológica das sementes e alcance da dependência espacial. Os resultados foram submetidos às análises de estatística descritiva, correlação linear de Pearson e geoestatística. Os dados apresentaram coeficiente de variação de 1,63% para emergência, 1,74% para germinação, 1,63% para viabilidade, 2,59% para envelhecimento acelerado e 4,28% para vigor avaliado pelo teste de tetrazólio. O pH do solo correlacionou-se negativamente com a germinação, a emergência e a viabilidade. O grid de um ponto por hectare e uma malha de amostragem georreferenciada com espaçamento de 100 metros entre pontos foi eficiente na avaliação da variabilidade espacial. A qualidade fisiológica não é uniforme, particularmente em relação ao vigor, proporcionando melhor diagnostico por meio de mapas de interpolação. A agricultura de precisão possibilitou determinar a distribuição espacial da qualidade fisiológica de sementes em uma área de produção de sementes de soja, facilitando a tomada de decisão no que refere-se às áreas a serem colhidas.

The maintenance of a plant water status is essential for keeping of its development in environments with limited water availability. Different species have different mechanisms that provide greater ability to survive under drought conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate physiological parameters changes of the isohydric species Beaucarnea recurvate Lem. under irrigation suspension. The study involved experiments with slow dehydration (SD) performed by withholding water followed by plants rehydration, and with rapid dehydration (RD), where individual leaves were detached and placed to dehydrate in the laboratory bench. The results showed that although of the soil water content (% H2O) reach critical values (12%) in the first days of the irrigation suspension, the plants showed maintenance of the relative water content (≅80%) over the 54-day SD period, when the net photosynthesis (PN) reached null values. Throughout SD, it was observed that the PN, stomatal conductance (gs), instantaneous carboxylation efficiency, the electrons transport rate, the potential quantum efficiency of PSII and chlorophyll content were reduced. In RD, experiment was observed a high correlation between PN and gs . The results suggest that the reduction in photosynthesis was initially caused by a stomatal adjustment that culminated in an imbalance between photochemical energy production and its consumption by biochemical apparatus of photosynthesis. However, after rehydration, all gas exchange parameters were recovered, indicating that the isohydric behavior of this species contributed to the plants did not suffer extensive damage during a prolonged period of irrigation suspension.

RESUMO: A manutenção do status hídrico de uma planta é essencial para seu desenvolvimento adequado em ambientes com limitação da disponibilidade de água. Diferentes espécies possuem diversos mecanismos que conferem maior habilidade de sobrevivência em condições de seca. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as alterações de parâmetros fisiológicos da espécie isohídrica Beaucarnea recurvata Lem. O estudo envolveu experimentos com desidratação lenta (DL) realizado por meio da suspensão da irrigação seguida por reidratação, e com desidratação rápida (DR), onde folhas individuais foram destacadas e colocadas para desidratar em bancada de laboratório. Os resultados mostraram que apesar da porcentagem de água no solo atingir valores críticos (12%) logo nos primeiros dias de DL as plantas apresentaram manutenção do conteúdo relativo de água (≅80%) ao longo de 54 dias de DL, quando a fotossíntese líquida (PN) atingiu valores nulos. Ao longo de DL foi observado que a PN, a condutância estomática (gs), a eficiência instantânea de carboxilação, a eficiência fotoquímica e o conteúdo de clorofila foram reduzidos. No experimento de DR foi observada alta correlação entre PN e gs. Os resultados sugerem que a redução da fotossíntese foi inicialmente causada por um ajuste estomático, culminando com um desequilíbrio entre a produção de energia fotoquímica e o seu consumo pelo aparato bioquímico da fotossíntese. Entretanto, após a reidratação, os parâmetros de trocas gasosas foram recuperados, indicando que o comportamento isohídrico dessa espécie contribuiu para que as plantas não sofressem danos extensivos durante um período prolongado de suspensão da irrigação. | ABSTRACT: The maintenance of a plant water status is essential for keeping of its development in environments with limited water availability. Different species have different mechanisms that provide greater ability to survive under drought conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate physiological parameters changes of the isohydric species Beaucarnea recurvate Lem. under irrigation suspension. The study involved experiments with slow dehydration (SD) performed by withholding water followed by plants rehydration, and with rapid dehydration (RD), where individual leaves were detached and placed to dehydrate in the laboratory bench. The results showed that although of the soil water content (% H2O) reach critical values (12%) in the first days of the irrigation suspension, the plants showed maintenance of the relative water content (≅80%) over the 54-day SD period, when the net photosynthesis (PN) reached null values. Throughout SD, it was observed that the PN, stomatal conductance (gs), instantaneous carboxylation efficiency, the electrons transport rate, the potential quantum efficiency of PSII and chlorophyll content were reduced. In RD, experiment was observed a high correlation between PN and gs. The results suggest that the reduction in photosynthesis was initially caused by a stomatal adjustment that culminated in an imbalance between photochemical energy production and its consumption by biochemical apparatus of photosynthesis. However, after rehydration, all gas exchange parameters were recovered, indicating that the isohydric behavior of this species contributed to the plants did not suffer extensive damage during a prolonged period of irrigation suspension.

The classification of the onion made based on the diameter of the bulbs and the quality measured by soluble solids, titratable acidity, relation soluble solids /acidity e a pungency due to nitrogen and planting times were evaluated in two experiments conducted from december 2011 to April 2012 and August tha december to 2012, horta in the Department of Plant Sciences Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árida em Mossoró-RN. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications. The treatments consisted of N rates: 0, 34, 67, 101, 134 and 168 kg ha -1 N. Each experimental unit consisted of a bed of 3,0 x 0,8 m, satisfaction eight rows of plants spaced 0.10 x 0.10 m. Was used as floor area, the six central rows of plants in the flowerbed. The bulb pungency increased with the supply of nitrogen to the dose of 93 kg ha-1 . Acidity and soluble solids reduced with the application of nitrogen. The onion planting in August 2012 favored the production of better quality bulbs.

RESUMO: A classificação da cebola realizadas com base no diâmetro dos bulbos e a qualidade medida pelos sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, a pungência em função de doses de nitrogênio foi avaliada em dois experimentos conduzidos no período de dezembro de 2011 a abril de 2012 e de agosto a dezembro de 2012, na Horta do Departamento de Ciências Vegetais da Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árida em Mossoró-RN. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados completo com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos pelas doses de N (0, 34, 67, 101, 134 e 168 kg ha-1 de N). Cada unidade experimental foi constituída por um canteiro de 3,0 x 0,8 m, contento oito fileiras de plantas, espaçada de 0,10 x 0,10 m. Utilizou-se, como área útil, as seis fileiras centrais de plantas do canteiro. A aplicação de 101 e 168 kg ha-1 de N, favoreceram as maiores percentagem de bulbos de cebola classe 3, respectivamente nos plantio de dezembro de 2011 e agosto de 2012. A pungência do bulbo aumentou com o fornecimento de nitrogênio até a dose de 93 kg ha-1, enquanto que, a acidez titulável e os sólidos solúveis reduziram com a aplicação de nitrogênio. O plantio de cebola em agosto de 2012 favoreceu a produção de bulbos de melhor qualidade. | ABSTRACT: The classification of the onion made based on the diameter of the bulbs and the quality measured by soluble solids, titratable acidity, relation soluble solids /acidity e a pungency due to nitrogen and planting times were evaluated in two experiments conducted from december 2011 to April 2012 and August tha december to 2012, horta in the Department of Plant Sciences Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árida em Mossoró-RN. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications. The treatments consisted of N rates: 0, 34, 67, 101, 134 and 168 kg ha -1 N. Each experimental unit consisted of a bed of 3,0 x 0,8 m, satisfaction eight rows of plants spaced 0.10 x 0.10 m. Was used as floor area, the six central rows of plants in the flowerbed. The bulb pungency increased with the supply of nitrogen to the dose of 93 kg ha-1. Acidity and soluble solids reduced with the application of nitrogen. The onion planting in August 2012 favored the production of better quality bulbs.

The process of protein enrichment of cactus pear (Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm Dyck) by solid state fermentation with the use of Aspergillus niger and Rhyzopus sp. was studied for improving the nutritional value of this cactus species for use as animal feed. The experiments were conducted in the Agroindustrial Waste Laboratory of State University of Southwest Bahia (Brazil). To this end, we have evaluated the effects of biotransformation on the levels of protein, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, as well as the potential degradability. Bioconversion was carried out using cactus pear as the only substrate, without supplementation with nitrogen, mineral and vitamin sources. The fermentation with Aspergillus niger promoted a 78% increase in/of protein content and reductions of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin of 40%, 36%, and 28%, respectively. Degradability, in turn, was observed to have increased by 66 % after 240 h. On the other hand, the fermentation with Rhyzopus sp. was less efficient, with a 69% increase in protein content, and reductions in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contents of 30%, 28%, and 18%. In turn, degradability was seen to have increased by 51%. The fermentation of cactus pear by Aspergillus niger and Rhyzopus sp. exhibited the protein enrichment and increased protein degradability of this Cactaceae. Moreover, this is the most ever efficient micro-organism used in bioconversion. Based on the results, bioconversion of cactus is an excellent alternative to ruminant feeding in arid or semi-arid land.

RESUMO: O processo de enriquecimento protéico da palma (Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm-Dyck por fermentação em estado sólido com auxílio dos fungos filamentosos Aspergillus niger e Rhyzopus sp. foi estudado visando a elevação dos teores nutricionais para o uso como ração animal. Os experimentos foram realizados no Laboratório de Resíduos Agroindustrial da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB). O efeito da fermentação em estado sólido sobre a palma forrageira foi avaliado comparando os teores de proteína, celulose, hemicelulose e lignina, além da degradabilidade potencial, com os valores in natura. A bioconversão foi realizada utilizando como único substrato a palma forrageira e água, sem a suplementação de fontes alternativas de nitrogênio, minerais ou vitaminas. O fungo Aspergillus niger elevou os teores proteicos em aproximadamente 78% e promoveu a redução nos teores de celulose, hemicelulose e lignina em aproximadamente 40%, 36% e 28%, respectivamente. Por sua vez essa biotransformação elevou a degradabilidade potencial em 66% após 240 h. Enquanto que o fungo Rhyzopus sp. demonstrou ser menos eficiência no enriquecimento proteico, com um aumento de aproximadamente 69 %, e a redução no teores de celulose, hemicelulose e lignina de 30%, 28% e 18%. Ainda para este fungo a degradabilidade potencial teve uma elevação de aproximadamente 51%. Portanto a fermentação da palma forrageira com auxílio dos fungos filamentosos Aspergillus niger e Rhyzopus sp. promoveram um enriquecimento nos teores proteicos desta cactacea além de elevar a sua degradabilidade potencial. Com base nesses resultados, a bioconversão da palma forrageira empregando o método de fermentação em estado sólido pode ser uma excelente alternativa na alimentação de ruminantes em terras áridas ou semiáridas. | ABSTRACT: The process of protein enrichment of cactus pear (Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm Dyck by solid state fermentation with the use of Aspergillus niger and Rhyzopus sp. was studied for improving the nutritional value of this cactus species for use as animal feed. The experiments were conducted in the Agro-industrial Waste Laboratory of State University of Southwest Bahia (Brazil). To this end, we have evaluated the effects of biotransformation on the levels of protein, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, as well as the potential degradability. Bioconversion was carried out using cactus pear as the only substrate, without supplementation with nitrogen, mineral and vitamin sources. The fermentation with Aspergillus niger promoted a 78% increase in/of protein content and reductions of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin of 40%, 36%, and 28%, respectively. Degradability, in turn, was observed to have increased by 66 % after 240 h. On the other hand, the fermentation with Rhyzopus sp. was less efficient, with a 69% increase in protein content, and reductions in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin contents of 30%, 28%, and 18%. In turn, degradability was seen to have increased by 51%. The fermentation of cactus pear by Aspergillus niger and Rhyzopus sp. exhibited the protein enrichment and increased protein degradability of this Cactaceae. Moreover, this is the most ever efficient micro-organism used in bioconversion. Based on the results, bioconversion of cactus is an excellent alternative to ruminant feeding in arid or semi-arid land.

The study aimed to model the drying curves of cowpea beans (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in different temperatures determine the coefficient of effective diffusion and the activation energy. For this, we used seeds of beans-cowpea cultivar BRS Guariba, harvested manually, with a water content of 21% (wet basis), dried until the water content 11% (wet basis). Drying was performed in the experimental dryer under controlled temperatures of 30, 40 and 50 °C ± 1 °C, and relative humidity of the air drying between 14 and 59%. 12 models of non-linear regression were tested and for selection the best model was considered to: the significance of the regression coefficient t test, the magnitude of the adjusted coefficient of determination (R²), the average relative error (P) and the estimated average error (SE). It was observed that the drying time for of the beans-cowpea seeds was 10,4 ; 5,6 ; and 2,1 h to the temperatures of 30, 40 and 50 °C, respectively; among the number tested, the mathematical model the Midilli was the best fit to experimental data. The coefficient of diffusion increases with temperature, with values between 5,047 x 10-11 to 12,011 x 10-11 m² s -1 for the temperature range from 30 to 50 °C. The relationship between the coefficient of diffusion effective and the drying temperature can be described by Arrhenius equation, which presents activation energy of 35,04 kJ mol-1 for spreading the liquid in the drying process of the of beans-cowpea seeds.

ABSTRACT: The study aimed to model the drying curves of cowpea beans (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in different temperatures determine the coefficient of effective diffusion and the activation energy. For this, we used seeds of beans-cowpea cultivar BRS Guariba, harvested manually, with a water content of 21% (wet basis), dried until the water content 11% (wet basis). Drying was performed in the experimental dryer under controlled temperatures of 30, 40 and 50 °C ± 1 °C, and relative humidity of the air drying between 14 and 59%. 12 models of non-linear regression were tested and for selection the best model was considered to: the significance of the regression coefficient t test, the magnitude of the adjusted coefficient of determination (R²), the average relative error (P) and the estimated average error (SE). It was observed that the drying time for of the beans-cowpea seeds was 10,4 ; 5,6 ; and 2,1 h to the temperatures of 30, 40 and 50 °C, respectively; among the number tested, the mathematical model the Midilli was the best fit to experimental data. The coefficient of diffusion increases with temperature, with values between 5,047 x 10-11 to 12,011 x 10-11 m² s-1 for the temperature range from 30 to 50 °C. The relationship between the coefficient of diffusion effective and the drying temperature can be described by Arrhenius equation, which presents activation energy of 35,04 kJ mol-1 for spreading the liquid in the drying process of the of beans-cowpea seeds. | RESUMO: O trabalho teve como objetivo modelar curvas de secagem do feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) em diferentes temperaturas, determinar o coeficiente de difusão efetivo e a energia de ativação. Para isso, utilizou-se sementes de feijão-caupi, cultivar BRS guariba, colhidas manualmente, com teor de água de 21% (base úmida) e secas até o teor de água de 11% (base úmida). A secagem foi realizada em secador experimental sob temperaturas controladas de 30, 40 e 50 °C ± 1 °C e umidade relativa do ar de secagem entre 14 e 59%. Foram testados 12 modelos de regressão não-linear e para a seleção do melhor modelo considerou-se a significância do coeficiente de regressão pelo teste t, a magnitude do coeficiente de determinação ajustado (R²), o erro médio relativo (P) e o erro médio estimado (SE). Observou-se que o tempo de secagem para as sementes de feijão-caupi foi de 10,4, 5,6, e 2,1 h para as temperaturas de 30, 40 e 50 °C, respectivamente. Dentre a série testada, o modelo matemático de Midilli foi o que melhor se ajustou aos dados experimentais. O coeficiente de difusão aumenta com a elevação da temperatura, apresentando valores entre 5,047 x 10-11 a 12,011 x 10-11 m² s-1 para a faixa de temperatura de 30 a 50 °C. A relação entre o coeficiente de difusão efetivo e a temperatura de secagem podem ser descritas pela equação de Arrhenius, que apresenta uma energia de ativação de 35,04 kJ mol-1 para a difusão líquida no processo de secagem das sementes de feijão-caupi.

The modeling for agriculture is a mathematical tool that allows us to weigh the effects of factors, environmental or management on crop productivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of mathematical models, in the estimation of the productivity of maize over the need for nitrogen fertilization. Estimates of nitrogen fertilization were performed to obtain the potential productivity and depleted grain yield and silage corn genotypes. The Model 1 was based on estimates obtained in the literature and Model 2 on estimates generated by the proposed alternative model, calibrated with data observed in the experiment. To evaluate the performance of the models we used statistical indicators, such as Pearson correlation coefficient, Willmott agreement index, the performance index of Camargo, percentage deviation and medium square error. Recommendations of nitrogen generated by the models for the potential productivity and depleted much grain as silage were higher compared with the recommendations of the culture ways. The AG30A91 genotype had a higher leaf area index, reflecting higher estimates of potential productivity and depleted grain and silage. The model 2 can be used to estimate the yield of grain and silage and the need for simulation of nitrogen for grain production, however, requires adjustments to estimate nitrogen needs for the production of silage. Both models are efficient in simulating the crop cycle.

ABSTRACT: The modeling for agriculture is a mathematical tool that allows us to weigh the effects of factors, environmental or management on crop productivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of mathematical models, in the estimation of the productivity of maize over the need for nitrogen fertilization. Estimates of nitrogen fertilization were performed to obtain the potential productivity and depleted grain yield and silage corn genotypes. The Model 1 was based on estimates obtained in the literature and Model 2 on estimates generated by the proposed alternative model, calibrated with data observed in the experiment. To evaluate the performance of the models we used statistical indicators, such as Pearson correlation coefficient, Willmott agreement index, the performance index of Camargo, percentage deviation and medium square error. Recommendations of nitrogen generated by the models for the potential productivity and depleted much grain as silage were higher compared with the recommendations of the culture ways. The AG30A91 genotype had a higher leaf area index, reflecting higher estimates of potential productivity and depleted grain and silage. The model 2 can be used to estimate the yield of grain and silage and the need for simulation of nitrogen for grain production, however, requires adjustments to estimate nitrogen needs for the production of silage. Both models are efficient in simulating the crop cycle. | RESUMO: A modelagem para a agricultura é uma ferramenta matemática que permite ponderar os efeitos de fatores ambientais ou de manejo sobre a produtividade das culturas. Nessa ótica, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar a eficiência de modelos matemáticos na estimação da produtividade da cultura do milho em relação a necessidade de adubação nitrogenada. As estimativas da adubação nitrogenada foram realizadas para se obter as produtividades potencial e deplecionada de grãos e silagem de genótipos de milho. O Modelo 1 foi baseado em estimativas obtidas em dados da literatura e o Modelo 2 em estimativas geradas pelo modelo alternativo proposto, calibrado com dados observados no experimento. Para avaliar o desempenho dos modelos foram utilizados indicadores estatísticos tais como: coeficiente de correlação de Pearson; índice de concordância de Willmott; índice de desempenho de Camargo; porcentagem de desvio; e quadrado médio do erro. Recomendações de nitrogênio geradas pelos modelos para as produtividades potenciais e deplecionadas tanto de grãos quanto de silagem foram elevadas em comparação com os aplicados atualmente pelas recomendações da cultura. O genótipo AG30A91 obteve maior índice de área foliar, refletindo em maiores estimativas de produtividades potencial e deplecionada de grãos e silagem. O modelo 2 pode ser utilizado na estimativa da produtividade de grãos e silagem e na simulação da necessidade de nitrogênio para produção de grãos, porém necessita de ajustes para estimar as necessidades de nitrogênio para a produção de silagem. Ambos os modelos são eficientes na simulação do ciclo da cultura.

The millet is a forage with high yield potential, mainly due to its high tolerance to water deficit and adaptation to soils of low fertility. Even being adapted to soils of low fertility, it is responsive to nitrogen fertilization. The objective was to evaluate the growth and nutritional efficiency of millet forage cultivars, due to nitrogen (N). The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, in a typical Yellow Oxisol Dystrophic. The experimental design was a completely randomized design, arranged in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme with six repetitions. The factors were the control treatment (without fertilization with N) and three doses of N (75, 150 and 225 kg ha-1 ) in the form of urea and ammonium sulfate and two cultivars of pearl millet (BN2 and ADR500). The harvest was performed 80 days after the emergency. The higher production of dry matter of aerial part was obtained with the estimated dose of 179 kg ha-1 of N. The cultivar ADR500 showed the highest height and greater efficiency of translocation, while the BN2 showed higher N content of the aerial part and roots. The greater efficiency of use and translocation of N were achieved with doses estimated for 109 and 133 ha-1 of N for the cultivars ADR500 and BN2, respectively.

RESUMO: O milheto é uma forrageira com alto potencial produtivo, principalmente devido a sua alta tolerância ao déficit hídrico e adaptação a solos de baixa fertilidade. Mesmo sendo adaptada a solos de baixa fertilidade é responsiva à adubação nitrogenada. Assim, o objetivo foi avaliar o crescimento e a eficiência nutricional de cultivares de milheto forrageiro em função de doses de nitrogênio (N). O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, em um Latossolo Amarelo Distrófico típico. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, arranjado em esquema fatorial 4 x 2, com seis repetições. Os fatores constituíram-se de tratamento controle (sem adubação com N) e três doses de N (75, 150 e 225 kg ha-1) na forma de uréia e sulfato de amônio e duas cultivares de milheto (BN2 e ADR500). E a colheita realizada 80 dias após a emergência. A maior produção de matéria seca da parte aérea foi obtida com a dose estimada de 179 kg ha-1 de N. A cultivar ADR500 apresentou maior altura e maior eficiência de translocação, enquanto a BN2 apresentou maior teor de N da parte aérea e de raízes. A maior eficiência de utilização e translocação de N foram alcançadas com as doses estimadas de 109 e 133 ha-1 de N para as cultivares ADR500 e BN2, respectivamente. | ABSTRACT: The millet is a forage with high yield potential, mainly due to its high tolerance to water deficit and adaptation to soils of low fertility. Even being adapted to soils of low fertility, it is responsive to nitrogen fertilization. The objective was to evaluate the growth and nutritional efficiency of millet forage cultivars, due to nitrogen (N). The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, in a typical Yellow Oxisol Dystrophic. The experimental design was a completely randomized design, arranged in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme with six repetitions. The factors were the control treatment (without fertilization with N) and three doses of N (75, 150 and 225 kg ha-1) in the form of urea and ammonium sulfate and two cultivars of pearl millet (BN2 and ADR500). The harvest was performed 80 days after the emergency. The higher production of dry matter of aerial part was obtained with the estimated dose of 179 kg ha-1 of N. The cultivar ADR500 showed the highest height and greater efficiency of translocation, while the BN2 showed higher N content of the aerial part and roots. The greater efficiency of use and translocation of N were achieved with doses estimated for 109 and 133 ha-1 of N for the cultivars ADR500 and BN2, respectively.