Proper planning of experiments in the culture of castor bean is one of the ways to maximize the research information. The aim of this study was to determine the optimum plot size and number of replications and the influence of spacing between plants in experiments involving castor bean crops. The experiment with the hybrid Sara was conducted at the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2010 with a spacing of 1.2 m be- tween rows and between plants of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 m. Each plant was evaluated taking into account: the number of racemes, fruit weight, the average length of the racemes, and fruit number, with the plant identification by the order number of the row and the number of plants within the row. The optimum plot size is eight plants for all spacings and all variables. However, the area of optimum plot size inside the spacing depends on the area occupied by the basic unit. Thus, the plot area is 3.84, 5.76 and 7.68 m 2 for each spacing of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 m, respectively. Twelve replications in randomized block design, are sufficient to identify, as significant at 5% probability, differences between treatment means of 27%.

RESUMO: O planejamento adequado de experimentos na cultura de mamoneira é uma das formas de se maximizar as informações da pesquisa. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram determinar o tamanho de parcela e o número de repetições para a cultura de mamoneira e verificar a influência do espaçamento entre plantas no plano experimental. O experimento com o híbrido Sara foi conduzido na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, em 2010, com espaçamento entre linhas de 1,2 m e espaçamentos entre plantas de 0,4, 0,6 e 0,8 m. Foram avaliados em cada planta o número de rácemos, peso de frutos, comprimento médio dos rácemos e número total de frutos, com identificação da planta pelo número de ordem da fileira e o número da planta dentro da fileira. O tamanho ótimo de parcela é de oito plantas para todos os espaçamentos e para todas as variáveis. Porém, a área do tamanho ótimo de parcela em cada espaçamento depende da área ocupada pela unidade básica. Assim, a área da parcela é de 3,84, 5,76 e 7,68 m2 para os espaçamentos entre plantas de 0,4, 0,6 e 0,8 m, respectivamente. Doze repetições, no delineamento blocos ao acaso, foram suficientes para identificar diferenças entre médias de tratamentos de 27%, com 5% de probabilidade de erro. | ABSTRACT: Proper planning of experiments in the culture of castor bean is one of the ways to maximize the research information. The aim of this study was to determine the optimum plot size and number of replications and the influence of spacing between plants in experiments involving castor bean crops. The experiment with the hybrid Sara was conducted at the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2010 with a spacing of 1.2 m between rows and between plants of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 m. Each plant was evaluated taking into account: the number of racemes, fruit weight, the average length of the racemes, and fruit number, with the plant identification by the order number of the row and the number of plants within the row. The optimum plot size is eight plants for all spacings and all variables. However, the area of optimum plot size inside the spacing depends on the area occupied by the basic unit. Thus, the plot area is 3.84, 5.76 and 7.68 m2 for each spacing of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 m, respectively. Twelve replications in randomized block design, are sufficient to identify, as significant at 5% probability, differences between treatment means of 27%.

– The downy mildew, caused by the fungus Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a major foliar disease that attacks the melon crop in the rainy season in northeastern Brazil. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize morphologically resistant melon accessions to P. cubensis. Thirty-six accessions and four commercial cultivars were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The plot was composed of seven plants. The evaluation was conducted in the under field conditions with a diagrammatic scale and calculating the disease percentage index (DPI). Resistance sources and references genotypes were characterized morphologically. The accessions C-RN-2, C-SE-2, C-CE-2, C-PE-2, C-PI-1, and C-BA-2 show resistance to P. cubensis and are promising for use in programs breeding for resistance to downy mildew although its fruits have reduced commercial quality.

ABSTRACT: The downy mildew, caused by the fungus Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a major foliar disease that attacks the melon crop in the rainy season in northeastern Brazil. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize morphologically resistant melon accessions to P. cubensis. Thirty-six accessions and four commercial cultivars were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The plot was composed of seven plants. The evaluation was conducted in the under field conditions with a diagrammatic scale and calculating the disease percentage index (DPI). Resistance sources and references genotypes were characterized morphologically. The accessions C-RN-2, C-SE-2, C-CE-2, C-PE-2, C-PI-1, and C-BA-2 show resistance to P. cubensis and are promising for use in programs breeding for resistance to downy mildew although its fruits have reduced commercial quality. | RESUMO: O míldio, causado pelo fungo Pseudoperonospora cubensis é uma das principais doenças foliares que acometem a cultura do meloeiro no período chuvoso da região Nordeste brasileira. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi identificar e caracterizar morfologicamente fontes de resistência de meloeiro a P. cubensis. Trinta e seis acessos e quatro cultivares comerciais foram avaliados em delineamento em blocos casualizados com três repetições. A unidade experimental foi composta por sete plantas. E a avaliação realizada em condições de campo com uma escala diagramática, a qual fora calculado o índice de porcentagem da doença (IPD). As fontes de resistência e genótipos referências foram caracterizadas morfologicamente. Os acessos C-RN-2, C-SE-2, C-CE-2, C-PE-2, C-PI-1 e C-BA-2 apresentam resistência a P. cubensis e são promissores para uso em programas de melhoramento visando resistência ao míldio do meloeiro, embora os seus frutos tenham reduzida qualidade comercial.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the extract from a native plant from caatinga (Allamanda blanchetti) in the control of the fungus Alternaria brassicicola, concerning to induction of resistance mechanisms in seedlings of kale and direct fungitoxic action. Under greenhouse conditions, the seedlings of kale were sprayed with extracts from A. blanchetti extracted at hot and at cold at concentrations of 0; 100; 500 to 1000 ppm. Analysis of disease severity were performed at 5; 6; 7; 8; 9:10 days after inoculation. Peroxidases were analyzed five times 0; 24; 72; 120, and 168 hours after spraying the seedlings with the extracts. Furthermore, the capacity of the hot and cold extracts was also evaluated at 0; 100; 500, and 1000 ppm to inhibit the germination of spores of A. brassicicola. The concentrations of 1000 ppm of the hot and cold extracts were more effective in controlling the disease. The extract of A. blanchetti induced an increase in the peroxidase activity at 24 hours after treatment application and promote inhibition of germination of spores of A. brassicicola. These results indicate the potential from A. blanchetti to control A. brassicicola, both by direct action and the activation of defense mechanisms.

RESUMO: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do extrato de uma planta nativa da caatinga (Allamanda blanchetti) no controle do fungo Alternaria brassicicola quanto à indução de mecanismos de resistência em mudas de couve-manteiga e ação fungitóxica diretaEm condições de casa de vegetação, as mudas de couve-manteiga foram pulverizadas com os extratos de A. blanchetti extraídos a quente e a frio, nas concentrações 0, 100, 500 e 1000 ppm. Avaliações da severidade da doença foram realizadas a 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 e 10 dias após a inoculação. Peroxidases foram analisadas em cinco tempos, quais sejam, 0, 24, 72, 120 e 168 horas após a pulverização das mudas com os extratos. Além disso, fora avaliado também a capacidade dos extratos a quente e a frio a 0, 100, 500 e 1000 ppm em inibir a germinação dos esporos de A. brassicicola. As concentrações de 1000 ppm dos extratos a quente e a frio foram as mais eficientes no controle da doença. O extrato de A. blanchetti induziu aumento da atividade de peroxidase às 24 horas após a aplicação dos tratamentos e promoveu inibição da germinação dos esporos de A. brassicicola. Estes resultados indicam o potencial de A. blanchetti no controle de A. brassicicola, tanto pela ação direta quanto pela ativação de mecanismos de defesa. | ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the extract from a native plant from caatinga (Allamanda blanchetti) in the control of the fungus Alternaria brassicicola, concerning to induction of resistance mechanisms in seedlings of kale and direct fungitoxic action. Under greenhouse conditions, the seedlings of kale were sprayed with extracts from A. blanchetti extracted at hot and at cold at concentrations of 0; 100; 500 to 1000 ppm. Analysis of disease severity were performed at 5; 6; 7; 8; 9:10 days after inoculation. Peroxidases were analyzed five times 0; 24; 72; 120, and 168 hours after spraying the seedlings with the extracts. Furthermore, the capacity of the hot and cold extracts was also evaluated at 0; 100; 500, and 1000 ppm to inhibit the germination of spores of A. brassicicola. The concentrations of 1000 ppm of the hot and cold extracts were more effective in controlling the disease. The extract of A. blanchetti induced an increase in the peroxidase activity at 24 hours after treatment application and promote inhibition of germination of spores of A. brassicicola. These results indicate the potential from A. blanchetti to control A. brassicicola, both by direct action and the activation of defense mechanisms.

This study sought to estimate (co)variance and genetic parameters for birth weight (BWT) and weaning weight (WWT) in Santa Ines sheep. A total of 2,111 records were obtained from EMBRAPA/CPATC experimental herds, dating from the years 1998 to 2008. (Co)variance parameters were obtained through a two - trait analysis with the Gibbs sampling algorithm using the MTGSAM program. The mixed model included the environmental effects of sex, contemporary group and type of birth, in addition to residual, direct and maternal additive effects. Mean estimates of direct heritability for BWT and WWT were 0.25 and 0.09, respectively. Mean estimates of maternal heritability were 0.34 for BWT and 0.24 for WWT. The genetic correlation be- tween BWT and WWT was 0.14. The results suggest that breeding Santa Ines sheep for meat production must take into consideration direct and maternal additive genetic effects.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se neste estudo, estimar os componentes de (co)variância e parâmetros genéticos para as características de peso ao nascer (PN) e peso ao desmame ajustado aos 90 dias de idade (P90) em cordeiros da raça Santa Inês. Foram utilizados registro de 2.111 cordeiros obtidos de um rebanho experimental da EMBRAPA/CPATC, nascidos entre 1998 a 2008. Os componentes de (co)variância foram estimados pelo método de Amostrador de Gibbs por meio do programa Multiple Trait Gibbs Sampling for Animal Models (MTGSAM) em análise bicaracterística. No modelo misto foram incluídos os seguintes efeitos aleatórios: efeito genético aditivo direto, materno e efeito residual, além dos efeitos fixos de sexo, tipo de nascimento e grupo contemporâneo. A média da estimativa de herdabilidade aditiva direta para PN e P90 foram 0,25 e 0,09, respectivamente. A média da estimativa da herdabilidade materna foi de 0,34 para PN e 0,24 para P90, respectivamente. A correlação genética aditiva entre PN e P90 foi de 0,14. Os resultados sugerem que o melhoramento de ovinos Santa Inês para produção de carne deve levar em consideração os efeitos genéticos aditivos direto e materno. | ABSTRACT: This study sought to estimate (co)variance and genetic parameters for birth weight (BWT) and weaning weight (WWT) in Santa Ines sheep. A total of 2,111 records were obtained from EMBRAPA/CPATC experimental herds, dating from the years 1998 to 2008. (Co)variance parameters were obtained through a two-trait analysis with the Gibbs sampling algorithm using the MTGSAM program. The mixed model included the environmental effects of sex, contemporary group and type of birth, in addition to residual, direct and maternal additive effects. Mean estimates of direct heritability for BWT and WWT were 0.25 and 0.09, respectively. Mean estimates of maternal heritability were 0.34 for BWT and 0.24 for WWT. The genetic correlation between BWT and WWT was 0.14. The results suggest that breeding Santa Ines sheep for meat production must take into consideration direct and maternal additive genetic effects.

The objective was to evaluate the growth of clones of forage cactus, subjected to different conditions of water availability in the Brazilian Semiarid, during a year of climate anomaly (biennium 2012-2013). The experiment was carried out in the first production year of the second crop cycle (March 2012 to February 2013), in the district of Serra Talhada, State of Pernambuco. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design using a factorial arrangement 3x3 with three replications, being used three intervals of application of a fixed irrigation depth (7.5 mm), (7, 14 and 28 days), and three forage cactus clones (IPA: IPA Sertânia; MIU: Míuda and, OEM: Orelha de Elefante Mexicana). Eight biometric campaigns were performed during the experiment period for morphological analysis of the plants and cladodes along the time. It was found that water availability conditions showed no significant influence (P>0.05) on the majority of the absolute and relative values of the growth variables of the three forage cactus clones. However, when comparisons were performed among different clones, regardless of the water availability conditions, it was observed that, in terms of absolute values, the OEM had the highest means, differing only from the MIU clone. Regarding evaluations over time, there were increased growth rates in the last months of the crop cycle because of the occurrence of rainfall, which in conjunction with the application of the irrigation treatments promoted the best biometric increments for the OEM and IPA Sertânia clones.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar a evolução do crescimento de clones de palma forrageira submetidos a diferentes condições de disponibilidade de água no Semiárido brasileiro durante um ano de anomalia climática (biênio 2012-2013). O experimento foi conduzido no primeiro ano produtivo do segundo ciclo da cultura (março de 2012 a fevereiro de 2013) no município de Serra Talhada (PE). O delineamento experimental foi em esquema fatorial 3x3 com três repetições, sendo utilizados três intervalos de aplicação de uma lâmina fixa de 7,5 mm (7, 14 e 28 dias) e três clones de palma forrageira (IPA: IPA Sertânia; MIU: Miúda; e OEM: Orelha de Elefante Mexicana). Durante o experimento foram realizadas avaliações biométricas para análise morfológica da planta e dos cladódios ao longo do tempo. Constatou-se que as condições de disponibilidade de água não apresentaram influências significativas (P>0,05) sobre a maioria dos valores absolutos e relativos das variáveis de crescimento dos três clones. Já quando se compararam os diferentes clones, independentemente da condição de disponibilidade de água, observou-se que em termos de valores absolutos a OEM apresentou as maiores médias, diferindo apenas da MIU. Quanto a avaliação ao longo do tempo houve aumento das taxas de crescimento nos últimos meses do ciclo decorrente da ocorrência de eventos de precipitação pluviométrica, que em conjunto com a aplicação dos tratamentos de irrigação promoveram melhores incrementos biométricos nos clones OEM e IPA Sertânia. | ABSTRACT: The objective was to evaluate the growth of clones of forage cactus, subjected to different conditions of water availability in the Brazilian Semiarid, during a year of climate anomaly (biennium 2012-2013). The experiment was carried out in the first production year of the second crop cycle (March 2012 to February 2013), in the district of Serra Talhada, State of Pernambuco. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design using a factorial arrangement 3x3 with three replications, being used three intervals of application of a fixed irrigation depth (7.5 mm), (7, 14 and 28 days), and three forage cactus clones (IPA: IPA Sertânia; MIU: Míuda and, OEM: Orelha de Elefante Mexicana). Eight biometric campaigns were performed during the experiment period for morphological analysis of the plants and cladodes along the time. It was found that water availability conditions showed no significant influence (P>0.05) on the majority of the absolute and relative values of the growth variables of the three forage cactus clones. However, when comparisons were performed among different clones, regardless of the water availability conditions, it was observed that, in terms of absolute values, the OEM had the highest means, differing only from the MIU clone. Regarding evaluations over time, there were increased growth rates in the last months of the crop cycle because of the occurrence of rainfall, which in conjunction with the application of the irrigation treatments promoted the best biometric increments for the OEM and IPA Sertânia clones.

The study evaluated potato tuber yield and quality, using cultivar Atlantic, as a function of organomineral fertilizer doses applied in the planting furrow. The experiments were done in Cristalina, Goiás, in winter and summer cultive. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with six doses in the winter experiment and seven doses in the summer one, both with four replications. The doses were fixed according to the recommendation for mineral fertilizer. The doses evaluated were 2800 kg ha - 1 of formulation 3 - 32 - 6, 1629.10, 2443.60, 4072.70 and 4887.30 kg ha - 1 of organomineral fertilizer, corresponding to 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120% of the mineral fertilizer dose. A treatment with no fertilizer (control) was included in the summer experiment . Fertilizers were applied in the planting furrow. Side dressing fertilization was done 30 DAP, in winter crop, with 300 kg ha - 1 of formulation 20 - 00 - 20. Tubers were harvested, classified, weighed and yield (kg ha - 1 ) was determined at the end of the experiment. Results of winter crop were greater than those of sum- mer, for yield and tuber classification. Organomineral fertilizer, in the dose 4072.70 kg ha - 1 , representing 100% of the mineral one, increased the yield of tubers Class Special. Winter crop presented good results for soluble solids contents.

ABSTRACT: The study evaluated potato tuber yield and quality, using cultivar Atlantic, as a function of organomineral fertilizer doses applied in the planting furrow. The experiments were done in Cristalina, Goiás, in winter and summer cultive. The experimental design was randomized blocks, with six doses in the winter experiment and seven doses in the summer one, both with four replications. The doses were fixed according to the recommendation for mineral fertilizer. The doses evaluated were 2800 kg ha-1 of formulation 3-32-6, 1629.10, 2443.60, 4072.70 and 4887.30 kg ha-1 of organomineral fertilizer, corresponding to 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120% of the mineral fertilizer dose. A treatment with no fertilizer (control) was included in the summer experiment. Fertilizers were applied in the planting furrow. Side dressing fertilization was done 30 DAP, in winter crop, with 300 kg ha-1 of formulation 20-00-20. Tubers were harvested, classified, weighed and yield (kg ha-1) was determined at the end of the experiment. Results of winter crop were greater than those of summer, for yield and tuber classification. Organomineral fertilizer, in the dose 4072.70 kg ha-1, representing 100% of the mineral one, increased the yield of tubers Class Special. Winter crop presented good results for soluble solids contents. | RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a produtividade e a qualidade dos tubérculos da batateira em função da redução das doses do fertilizante organomineral em diferentes safras de plantio. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em Cristalina-Goiás nas safras de inverno (2013) e das águas (2013/2014). O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com 6 doses e 4 repetições na safra de inverno, totalizando 24 parcelas. Na safra das águas o experimento constituiu de 7 doses e 4 repetições, totalizando 28 parcelas. As doses de organomineral foram fixadas de acordo com a recomendação mediante análise do solo para fertilizante mineral. As doses testadas foram: 2800 kg ha-1 do formulado 3-32-6; 1629,10; 2443,60; 4072,70; e 4887,30 kg ha-1 do fertilizante organomineral correspondente a 40, 60, 80, 100 e 120% da dose de fertilizante mineral. Na safra das águas foi incluído um tratamento testemunha (sem adubação). Os fertilizantes organomineral e mineral foram aplicados em sulco de plantio. Aos 30 DAP, na safra de inverno, foram acrescidos 300 kg ha-1 do formulado 20-00-20, em cobertura. A produtividade e classificação dos tubérculos foram estimadas na massa fresca e no diâmetro dos tubérculos, respectivamente. Os resultados obtidos na safra de inverno foram superiores para todas as características avaliadas. A dose 4072,70 kg ha-1 de organomineral equivalente a 100% da dose mineral proporcionou maior produtividade e melhor qualidade de tubérculos nas safras avaliadas. Em relação ao teor de sólidos solúveis, a safra de inverno apresentou resultados mais satisfatórios.

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 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: O imazaquin é um herbicida utilizado intensivamente no Brasil para controlar plantas daninhas associadas principalmente a cultura da soja. O presente trabalho teve como objetivos estudar a mobilidade e a lixiviação do imazaquin em solos com diferentes características. Em ambos os experimentos o delineamento estatístico foi inteiramente casualizado com três repetições. Estudou-se a mobilidade do imazaquin em Latossolo Vermelho Eutrófico (textura muito argilosa), Nitossolo Háplico Eutrófico (textura média argilosa), Argissolo Vermelho Amarelo Eutrófico (textura média argilosa) e Neossolo Quartzarênico Órtico (textura arenosa). Para a obtenção do coeficiente de mobilidade (Rf) uma solução de 14C-imazaquin com atividade de 304,75 Bq/µL foi aplicado em placas contendo os diferentes solos. Todos os valores de Rf variaram entre 0,803 e 1, indicando que o herbicida possui alta mobilidade para todos os solos. No estudo de lixiviação foram utilizados os solos classificados como Latossolos Vermelhos e que diferiam quimicamente. O herbicida imazaquin (14C Imazaquin + produto técnico) foi aplicado na dose recomendada (161 g i.a ha-1), diretamente sobre a superfície das amostras de solo que foram previamente empacotadas em colunas. Posteriormente, foi feita simulação de chuva de 200 mm. A maior parte de radioatividade do imazaquin foi retida nas camadas de 0 a 10 cm nos dois solos LVe, sendo que no solo com maior pH uma pequena % de radioatividade foi notada até a camada de 15-20 cm. O herbicida imazaquin tem maior mobilidade em solos com baixo teor de matéria orgânica e de argila e em solos com alto pH. | ABSTRACT: Imazaquin is an herbicide widely used in Brazil to control weeds associated with the soybean crop. This work aimed to study the mobility and leaching of imazaquin in soils with different characteristics. In both experiments, a completely randomized block design was used; with tree replicates. We study the mobility of imazaquin in Red Eutrophic Latosol, clayey; Alfisol Haplic Eutrophic, medium texture; Alfissol Eutrophic, medium texture; and Orthic Psament, sandy texture. To obtain the mobility rate (Mr), a solution of 14C-imazaquin with the activity of 304,75 Bq/mL was applied to plates containing different soils. All Mr values range between 0.803 and 1, indicating that imazaquin has a relevant mobility in our soils. In the leaching study, the soils were classified as Rhodic and differed chemically. The herbicide imazaquin (14C + imazaquin technical product) was applied to the highest recommended dose ( 161 g a.i. ha-1), directly on the soil surface of each column. After that, was done a rainfall simulation of 200 mm. Nearly 100% of the herbicide was in the 0-10 cm layer, however, the soil with higher pH, the herbicide was distributed to 15-20 cm depth. The herbicide imazaquin has greater mobility in soils with low organic matter and clay and soils with high Ph.

Imazaquin is an herbicide widely used in Brazil to control weeds associated with the soybean crop. This work aimed to study the mobility and leaching of imazaquin in soils with different characteristics. In both experiments, a completely randomized block design was used; with tree replicates. We study the mobility of imazaquin in Red Eutrophic Latosol, clayey; Alfisol Haplic Eutrophic, medium texture; Alfissol Eutrophic, medium texture; and Orthic Psament, sandy texture. To obtain the mobility rate (Mr), a solution of 14Cimazaquin with the activity of 304,75 Bq/mL was applied to plates containing different soils. All Mr values range between 0.803 and 1, indicating that imazaquin has a relevant mobility in our soils. In the leaching study, the soils were classified as Rhodic and differed chemically. The herbicide imazaquin (14C + imazaquin technical product) was applied to the highest recommended dose ( 161 g a.i. ha-1 ), directly on the soil surface of each column. After that, was done a rainfall simulation of 200 mm. Nearly 100% of the herbicide was in the 0- 10 cm layer, however, the soil with higher pH, the herbicide was distributed to 15-20 cm depth. The herbicide imazaquin has greater mobility in soils with low organic matter and clay and soils with high Ph.

RESUMO: O experimento teve como objetivo associar conceitos para avaliação do vigor de sementes, o envelhecimento acelerado e crescimento de plântulas medido por meio da análise de imagens. Para tanto, cinco lotes de sementes com diferentes níveis de vigor de dois híbridos simples foram utilizados. As sementes foram caracterizadas pelo teor de água, germinação, porcentagem e índice de velocidade de emergência de plântulas, envelhecimento acelerado e teste de frio. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por diferentes períodos de envelhecimento acelerado (0, 24, 48, 72 e 96h) e de crescimento de plântulas (48 e 72h) e, em seguida, as plântulas, submetidas à análise de imagens para mensuração do comprimento de raízes. A adaptação do teste de envelhecimento acelerado, reduzindo a duração do envelhecimento de 96h para 48h e a substituição do teste de germinação pela mensuração do comprimento de raízes das plântulas por meio da análise de imagens, comprovou-se um método potencial para avaliação da qualidade de sementes de milho. Assim, os tratamentos compostos por 48h de envelhecimento, seguido pela mensuração do comprimento de raízes utilizando a análise de imagens, forneceram dados confiáveis em comparação aos testes de vigor tradicionais e podem ser considerados uma nova abordagem para a análise de vigor de sementes. | ABSTRACT: This study aimed to associate two concepts of seed vigor testing, the aging and seedling growth using image analysis, providing a feasible and time-saving way to evaluate maize seed vigor in large scale. For this purpose, five seed lots with different vigor levels from two single hybrids were used. The seeds were characterized by moisture content, germination, seedling emergence, seedling emergence speed index, accelerated aging and cold tests. The treatments were composed by varying the accelerated aging periods (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96h) and seedling growth periods (48 and 72h), before submitting the seedlings to image analysis for seedling root length measurement. Considering the results obtained, the adaptation of accelerated aging test by reducing the aging duration from 96h to 48h, and the replacement of the germination test by seedling root length measurement using image analysis could be considered a potential tool for maize seed vigor assessment. The treatments composed of 48h of seed aging followed by seedlings root length measurements using image analysis provided reliable data, compared to traditional vigor tests and it could be considered an efficient and time-saving approach, associating two different concepts of seed vigor analysis.

This study aimed to associate two concepts of seed vigor testing, the aging and seedling growth using image analysis, providing a feasible and time-saving way to evaluate maize seed vigor in large scale. For this purpose, five seed lots with different vigor levels from two single hybrids were used. The seeds were characterized by moisture content, germination, seedling emergence, seedling emergence speed index, accelerated aging and cold tests. The treatments were composed by varying the accelerated aging periods (0, 24, 48, 72 and 96h) and seedling growth periods (48 and 72h), before submitting the seedlings to image analysis for seedling root length measurement. Considering the results obtained, the adaptation of accelerated aging test by reducing the aging duration from 96h to 48h, and the replacement of the germination test by seedling root length measurement using image analysis could be considered a potential tool for maize seed vigor assessment. The treatments composed of 48h of seed aging followed by seedlings root length measurements using image analysis provided reliable data, compared to traditional vigor tests and it could be considered an efficient and timesaving approach, associating two different concepts of seed vigor analysis.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar as relações entre as variáveis morfológicas e produtivas das plantas de pimentão provenientes de sementes com diferentes níveis de qualidade fisiológica. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em ambiente protegido na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), no delineamento blocos ao acaso, com oito repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de três lotes de sementes do híbrido Tiberius e um lote da cultivar Rubi Giant nas estações de cultivo primavera-verão e outono-inverno, com diferentes níveis de qualidade fisiológica com base nos testes de germinação e vigor. Foram mensurados os seguintes caracteres (variáveis): altura de planta; altura da primeira bifurcação; diâmetro do caule; diâmetro do caule abaixo da primeira bifurcação aos 50, 70 e 90 dias após o transplantio; peso médio de frutos; produção média de frutos por colheita; produção total; comprimento médio de frutos; e largura média de frutos. A seguir, para cada nível de vigor, foi estimada a matriz de correlação de Pearson, o diagnóstico da multicolinearidade e, posteriormente, a análise de trilha, considerando a produção total de frutos como variável principal. As plantas obtidas a partir de sementes de vigor alto, médio e baixo, com maior diâmetro da primeira bifurcação aos 50 e 90 dias após o transplantio, são mais produtivas na estação de cultivo primavera-verão. No outono-inverno foram verificados coeficientes de correlação e efeitos diretos de baixa magnitude para todos os níveis de vigor, indicando fraca relação de causa e efeito das variáveis explicativas mensuradas sobre a produção total de frutos de pimentão. | ABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify the relationship between morphological variables and production variables in bell pepper plants derived from seeds of different physiological levels. The experiments were carried out in a randomized block design with eight replications in a protected setting at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Treatments included three lots of hybrid Tiberius seeds and one lot of Rubi Giant seeds during Spring-Winter and Autumn-Winter season with different levels of physiological quality as shown by vigor and germination tests. The following characters (variables) were measured: plant height, first fork height, stem diameter, and stem diameter below the first fork after 50 days, 70 days and 90 days of transplanting, average weight of fruits, average production per harvest, total production, average fruit length, and average width of fruits. Next, for each level of vigor was estimated the correlation matrixes, multicollinearity diagnosis, and then path analysis, considering the total production as the main variable.Plants derived from high-, low- and medium vigor seeds whose first fork diameters were greater after 50 days and 70 days of transplanting are more productive during Spring-Winter seeding. Coefficients of correlation and effect of low magnitude were identified in vigor levels (being high, low, medium, and extremely low) during Autumn-Winter season, indicating a weak relationship between cause and effect of explanatory variables measured on total fruit production of bell pepper.

This study aimed to identify the relationship between morphological variables and production variables in bell pepper plants derived from seeds of different physiological levels. The experiments were car-ried out in a randomized block design with eight replications in a protected setting at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Treatments included three lots of hybrid Tiberius seeds and one lot of Rubi Giant seeds during Spring-Winter and Autumn-Winter season with different levels of physiological quality as shown by vigor and germination tests. The following characters (variables) were measured: plant height, first fork height, stem di-ameter, and stem diameter below the first fork after 50 days, 70 days and 90 days of transplanting, average weight of fruits, average production per harvest, total production, average fruit length, and average width of fruits. Next, for each level of vigor was estimated the correlation matrixes, multicollinearity diagnosis, and then path analysis, considering the total production as the main variable.Plants derived from high-, low- and medium vigor seeds whose first fork diameters were greater after 50 days and 70 days of transplanting are more produc-tive during Spring-Winter seeding. Coefficients of correlation and effect of low magnitude were identified in vigor levels (being high, low, medium, and extremely low) during Autumn-Winter season, indicating a weak relationship between cause and effect of explanatory variables measured on total fruit production of bell pepper.