The objective of this study was to evaluate the symbiotic efficiency of three novel nitrogen-fixing bacterial strains with cowpea cv. BRS Guariba as forage. Two experiments were carried out in the field in Balsas and São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, MA, in a randomized block design with seven treatments and four replications: three novel strains efficient in symbiotic nitrogen fixation with cowpea (UFLA 3-153, UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164), two strains already approved as inoculants by MAPA (UFLA 3-84/SEMIA 6461 and INPA 3-11B/SEMIA 6462), and two controls without inoculation, with and without mineral N. Symbiotic efficiency of strains was determined by the number of nodules, nodules dry matter, shoot dry matter, relative efficiency, crude protein content and shoot N content. Strains UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164 were the most efficient in Balsas, whereas UFLA 3-153 and UFLA 3-164 were the most efficient in São Raimundo das Mangabeiras. Strains UFLA 3-153, UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164 were more efficient in symbiotic nitrogen fixation with cowpea than the strains already approved as inoculants UFLA 3-84 and INPA 3-11B in the climatic and edaphic conditions of southern Maranhão. UFLA 3-164 is the most efficient strain in this region.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the symbiotic efficiency of three novel nitrogen-fixing bacterial strains with cowpea cv. BRS Guariba as forage. Two experiments were carried out in the field in Balsas and São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, MA, in a randomized block design with seven treatments and four replications: three novel strains efficient in symbiotic nitrogen fixation with cowpea (UFLA 3 -153, UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164), two strains already approved as inoculants by MAPA (UFLA 3-84/SEMIA 6461 and INPA 3-11B/SEMIA 6462), and two controls without inoculation, with and without mineral N. Symbiotic efficiency of strains was determined by the number of nodules, nodules dry matter, shoot dry matter, relative efficiency, crude protein content and shoot N content. Strains UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164 were the most efficient in Balsas, whereas UFLA 3-153 and UFLA 3-164 were the most efficient in São Raimundo das Mangabeiras. Strains UFLA 3-153, UFLA 3-154 and UFLA 3-164 were more efficient in symbiotic nitrogen fixation with cowpea than the strains already approved as inoculants UFLA 3-84 and INPA 3-11B in the climatic and edaphic conditions of southern Maranhão. UFLA 3-164 is the most efficient strain in this region. | RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência simbiótica de três novas estirpes de bactérias fixadoras de N2 em feijão-caupi cv. BRS Guariba como forrageira. Foram conduzidos dois experimentos em campo, em Balsas e São Raimundo das Mangabeiras, MA, em delineamento em blocos casualizados com sete tratamentos e quatro repetições, sendo: três novas estirpes eficientes em feijão-caupi (UFLA 3-153, UFLA 3-154 e UFLA 3-164), duas estirpes já aprovadas como inoculantes pelo MAPA (UFLA 3-84/SEMIA 6461 e INPA 3-11B/SEMIA 6462) e dois controles sem inoculação, com e sem N mineral. A eficiência simbiótica das estirpes foi determinada pelo número e massa seca de nódulos, produção de matéria seca da parte aérea, eficiência relativa, teor e acúmulo de proteína bruta e nitrogênio na parte aérea. As estirpes UFLA 03 -154 e UFLA 3-164 destacaram-se na eficiência simbiótica de N2 em Balsas e a UFLA 3-153 e UFLA 3-164 em São Raimundo das Mangabeiras. As estirpes UFLA 3-153, UFLA 3-154 e UFLA 3-164 são mais eficientes em fixar nitrogênio do que as estirpes aprovadas como inoculantes UFLA 3-84 e INPA 3-11B nas condições edafoclimáticas do sul do Maranhão. A UFLA 3-164 é a estirpe mais eficiente em fixar nitrogênio na região estudada.

The objective of this work was to survey the entomofauna in an experimental vineyard ( Vitis spp.) in the semiarid of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brazil. The survey was conducted from November 2012 to January 2013 at the Rafael Fernandes experimental farm of the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi - Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, RN, in an area of 2,500 m 2 , cultivated with the Italia , Niagara Rosada and Isabel grapevine varieties. The insect collection was performed weekly during the grapevine flowering and fruiting periods, through a passive method, using four Pitfall traps, and an active method, collecting insects from the tree canopies (branches, leaves, flowers and fruits) using entomological net, tweezers and brushes. In the passive collection, 1,598 insects from five orders and 25 families were collected, especially from the Formicidae (83%), Dolichopodidae (5.9%) and Cicadellidae (1.9%) families, which were the most abundant. In the active collection, 288 insects from five orders and 14 families were collected, especially from the Vespidae (160 specimens) and Apidae (78 specimens) families, which were the most abundant, representing 82.7% of the total collected insects. The greater diversity (13 families) and greater number of insects collected (186 specimens) were observed in the grapevine variety Isabel.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this work was to survey the entomofauna in an experimental vineyard (Vitis spp.) in the semiarid of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brazil. The survey was conducted from November 2012 to January 2013 at the Rafael Fernandes experimental farm of the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, RN, in an area of 2,500 m2, cultivated with the Italia, Niagara Rosada and Isabel grapevine varieties. The insect collection was performed weekly during the grapevine flowering and fruiting periods, through a passive method, using four Pitfall traps, and an active method, collecting insects from the tree canopies (branches, leaves, flowers and fruits) using entomological net, tweezers and brushes. In the passive collection, 1,598 insects from five orders and 25 families were collected, especially from the Formicidae (83%), Dolichopodidae (5.9%) and Cicadellidae (1.9%) families, which were the most abundant. In the active collection, 288 insects from five orders and 14 families were collected, especially from the Vespidae (160 specimens) and Apidae (78 specimens) families, which were the most abundant, representing 82.7% of the total collected insects. The greater diversity (13 families) and greater number of insects collected (186 specimens) were observed in the grapevine variety Isabel. | RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar o levantamento da entomofauna em um vinhedo experimental (Vitis spp.) no semiárido do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (RN), Brasil. O levantamento foi conduzido de novembro de 2012 a janeiro de 2013 na fazenda experimental Rafael Fernandes, da Universidade Federal Rural do SemiÁrido (UFERSA), Mossoró, RN, em uma área de 2500 m2, cultivada com videiras das variedades Itália, Niagara Rosada e Isabel. A amostragem dos insetos foi realizada semanalmente durante os períodos de florescimento e frutificação das videiras, através de um método passivo, usando quatro armadilhas Pitfall, e um método ativo, coletando insetos das copas das árvores (ramos, folhas, flores e frutos), usando rede entomológica, pinças e pincéis. Na amostragem passiva foram coletados 1.598 insetos de cinco ordens e 25 famílias, especialmente das famílias Formicidae (83%), Dolichopodidae (5,9%) e Cicadellidae (1,9%), as quais foram as mais abundantes. Na amostragem ativa foram coletados 288 insetos de cinco ordens e 14 famílias, especialmente das famílias Vespidae (160 espécimes) e Apidae (78 espécimes), as quais foram as mais abundantes, representando 82,7% do total de insetos coletados. A maior diversidade (13 famílias) e o maior número de insetos coletados (186 espécimes) foram observados nas videiras da variedade Isabel.

Seedling production for reforestation aims to achieve the best plant growth in a minimal amount of time, to provide good survival and growth levels after transplantation. During cultivation, it is necessary to know the shading levels that lead to the best growth. The objective of this study was to assess the growth of young Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. plants provided with various amounts of shade in the northeast semi-arid region of Brazil. Four types of shade cloth were tested (0, 30, 50 and 70%). Shoot length, stem diameter, stem dry matter, leaf dry matter, total dry matter and leaf area were assessed. Leaf area ratio, specific leaf area, absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate were also calculated. The different shading levels affected M. caesalpinifolia growth, with the best growth indicators observed in plants grown under 50% shade, with increases in plant height, leaf area and total dry matter observed compared to the full sun condition.

RESUMO: A técnica de produção de mudas para revegetação visa propiciar o melhor crescimento em um tempo mínimo, de forma a permitir bons níveis de sobrevivência e crescimento após o transplantio para o ambiente definitivo. Dentre as condições de cultivo, há o interesse em se obter os níveis de sombreamento que propiciem o melhor crescimento. Este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar o crescimento de plantas jovens de Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. (sabiá) submetidas a sombreamento, no semiárido nordestino. Foram testados quatro tipos de tela de sombreamento (0, 30, 50 e 70%). Foi avaliado o comprimento da parte aérea, o diâmetro do coleto, a massa seca do caule, das folhas, da planta, e a área foliar. Foi calculada a razão de área foliar, a área foliar específica, a taxa de crescimento absoluto, a taxa de crescimento relativo e a taxa assimilatória líquida. Os níveis de sombreamento afetaram o crescimento M. caesalpinifolia, com os melhores indicadores de crescimento observados nas mudas mantidas em ambiente sob sombrite 50%, o que proporcionou aumento em altura, área foliar e massa seca das plantas, quando comparado ao tratamento a pleno sol. | ABSTRACT: Seedling production for reforestation aims to achieve the best plant growth in a minimal amount of time, to provide good survival and growth levels after transplantation. During cultivation, it is necessary to know the shading levels that lead to the best growth. The objective of this study was to assess the growth of young Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. plants provided with various amounts of shade in the northeast semi-arid region of Brazil. Four types of shade cloth were tested (0, 30, 50 and 70%). Shoot length, stem diameter, stem dry matter, leaf dry matter, total dry matter and leaf area were assessed. Leaf area ratio, specific leaf area, absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate were also calculated. The different shading levels affected M. caesalpinifolia growth, with the best growth indicators observed in plants grown under 50% shade, with increases in plant height, leaf area and total dry matter observed compared to the full sun condition.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of using different herbicides as desiccants in pre - harvest and the effects of storage on the physiological and sanitary quality of azuki bean seeds ( Vigna angularis Willd). The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design in a split plot scheme, with four replications. Four herbicides were tested: paraquat (400 g a.i. ha - 1 ), glufosinate ammonium (400 g a.i. ha - 1 ), glyphosate (720 g a.i. ha - 1 ), flumioxazin (30 g a.i. ha - 1 ) and a control without herbicide application. In the subplots seed quality was tested in two evaluation periods: at harvest and six months after harvest. Desiccant was applied when the azuki beans were physiologically mature. We assessed the physiological and sanitary quality of the seeds using a vigour and seed health test. The use of glyphosate resulted in a higher incidence of abnormal seedlings and reduced size and weight of the seedlings. With paraquat and flumioxazin the physiological quality was maintained and there was reduced pathogen infestation in the seeds six months after harvest. Storage affected the physiological quality of the azuki bean seeds.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se nesta pesquisa avaliar o efeito de diferentes herbicidas aplicados como dessecantes em pré-colheita sobre a qualidade fisiológica e sanitária de sementes de feijão azuki (Vigna angularis Willd.) e armazenadas. Foi adotado o delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados, em esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com quatro repetições. Testaram-se nas parcelas cinco princípios ativos de herbicidas: paraquat (400 g i.a ha-1), glufosinato de amônio (400 g i.a ha-1), glyphosate (720 g e.a ha-1), flumioxazin (30 g i.a ha-1) e uma testemunha sem aplicação de herbicida; e nas subparcelas as duas épocas de armazenamento das sementes (colheita e 6 meses após a colheita). A aplicação dos dessecantes ocorreu na maturidade fisiológica do feijoeiro. Foi avaliado a qualidade fisiológica e sanitária das sementes através de teste de vigor e sanidade de sementes. O uso do herbicida glyphosate promoveu maior incidência de plântulas anormais e redução do tamanho e massa das plântulas. Os herbicidas paraquat e flumioxazin mantiveram a qualidade fisiológica das sementes e promoveram menor infestação de patógenos aos seis meses após a colheita. O armazenamento afetou a qualidade fisiológica de sementes de feijão azuki. | ABSTRACT: The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of using different herbicides as desiccants in pre-harvest and the effects of storage on the physiological and sanitary quality of azuki bean seeds (Vigna angularis Willd). The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design in a split plot scheme, with four replications. Four herbicides were tested: paraquat (400 g a.i. ha-1), glufosinate ammonium (400 g a.i. ha-1), glyphosate (720 g a.i. ha-1), flumioxazin (30 g a.i. ha-1) and a control without herbicide application. In the subplots seed quality was tested in two evaluation periods: at harvest and six months after harvest. Desiccant was applied when the azuki beans were physiologically mature. We assessed the physiological and sanitary quality of the seeds using a vigour and seed health test. The use of glyphosate resulted in a higher incidence of abnormal seedlings and reduced size and weight of the seedlings. With paraquat and flumioxazin the physiological quality was maintained and there was reduced pathogen infestation in the seeds six months after harvest. Storage affected the physiological quality of the azuki bean seeds.