RESUMO: O pinhão-manso vem se destacando como fonte de geração de energia na região Semiárida do Brasil. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar, a partir de técnicas geoestatísticas, a variabilidade espacial do diâmetro caulinar da altura de planta e do peso das sementes de pinhão-manso (Jatropha curcas L.) cultivado em condições de sequeiro no município de Serra Talhada-PE. Aos 545, 905 e 1265 dias após a semeadura (DAS), o diâmetro do caule e a altura de 340 plantas foram medidos com um paquímetro digital e uma trena. Aos 545 DAS, os frutos de 306 plantas foram coletados, as sementes extraídas e os respectivos pesos medidos com uma balança de precisão. Para cada data analisada, foi avaliada a dependência espacial das características das plantas, a partir do ajuste do semivariograma experimental. O modelo esférico foi adequado para modelar a distribuição espacial dos parâmetros da cultura. O alcance da altura de planta reduziu em média 37% a partir 545 DAS quando comparado aos 905 e 1265 DAS, enquanto que, para o diâmetro caulinar esse parâmetro permaneceu praticamente constante. A geoestatística pode ser empregada para auxiliar em futuras amostragens e identificar áreas com diferentes padrões que podem ocorrer no plantio de pinhão-manso. | ABSTRACT: Jatropha has emerged as a source of power generation in the semiarid region of Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate, using geostatistics, the spatial variability of stem diameter, plant height and seed weight of jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) grown under rain fed conditions in Serra Talhada, Pernambuco state, Brazil. At 545, 905 and 1265 days after sowing (DAS), the stem diameter and plant height of 340 plants were measured with a digital caliper and a tape measure. At 545 DAS, the fruits of 306 plants were collected, the seeds extracted and their weights measured with a precision balance. For each date analyzed, the spatial dependence of the plant characteristics was evaluated from the adjustment of the experimental semivariogram. The spherical model was adjusted for modeling the spatial distribution of cultural parameters. The range of plant height reduced by an average of 37% from 545 DAS when compared to 905 and 1265 DAS, while for the stem diameter this parameter remained practically constant. Geostatistics can be employed to assist in future sampling and to identify areas with different patterns that can occur in the jatropha planting.

Jatropha has emerged as a source of power generation in the semiarid region of Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate, using geostatistics, the spatial variability of stem diameter, plant height and seed weight of jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) grown under rain fed conditions in Serra Talhada, Pernambuco state, Brazil. At 545, 905 and 1265 days after sowing (DAS), the stem diameter and plant height of 340 plants were measured with a digital caliper and a tape measure. At 545 DAS, the fruits of 306 plants were collected, the seeds extracted and their weights measured with a precision balance. For each date analyzed, the spatial dependence of the plant characteristics was evaluated from the adjustment of the experimental semivariogram. The spherical model was adjusted for modeling the spatial distribution of cultural parameters. The range of plant height reduced by an average of 37% from 545 DAS when compared to 905 and 1265 DAS, while for the stem diameter this parameter remained practically constant. Geostatistics can be employed to assist in future sampling and to identify areas with different patterns that can occur in the jatropha planting.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to characterize the floristic composition, vegetation structure and ecological group of tree species in a cerradão forest (Cerrado biome) of Palmas, Tocantins State, Brazil. A forest inventory was performed in an area of 10.15 hectares, using systematic sampling with plots of 400 m², in which all standing trees, alive and dead, that had diameter at breast height (DBH) ≥ 5 cm were sampled and identified. A linear plateau regression model (LPR) was used for sample sufficiency analysis. The Shannon index (H') was used for assess the floristic diversity, and the Importance Value Index (IVI) for assess the horizontal structure. The forest was classified in three strata according to vertical structure analysis. The LPR showed that the sampling size was adequate. The predominate species in the area were Myrcia splendens, Emmotum nitens and Qualea parviflora, and species from the families Fabaceae and Chrysobalanaceae. The pioneer (613 individuals ha-1) and climax (530 individuals ha-1) species were the predominating groups. Regarding the richness index, the number of climax (57 species) and pioneer (25 species) species stood out. The alpha floristic diversity was 3.35 nats individuals-1 and the Pielou equability value J = 0.76. The diametric distribution showed a negative and balanced exponential pattern. Regarding the vertical stratification, the smallest amount of individuals was in the upper stratum (13%) and the highest in the mid stratum (63%) and in the lower stratum (24%). The use of floristic composition tools with horizontal and vertical structure analysis was effective for understand the tree community, which may be considered structured and diverse, thus able to restructure possible disturbances when preserved. | RESUMO: Objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a composição florística, a estrutura da vegetação e os grupos ecológicos das espécies arbóreas em área de cerradão em Palmas, Tocantins. Foi realizado um inventário florestal em área de 10,15 hectares, utilizando amostragem sistemática com parcelas de 400 m², onde foram amostradas e identificadas todas as árvores vivas e mortas em pé, com DAP ≥ 5 cm. Na análise da suficiência amostral utilizou-se a regressão linear com resposta em platô (REGRELRP). A diversidade florística foi avaliada pelo o índice Shannon (H') e a estrutura horizontal pelo o Índice de Valor de Importância (IVI). Na análise da estrutura vertical, a floresta foi classificada em três estratos. A REGRELRP revelou que a intensidade amostral foi adequada. Predominam na área as famílias Fabaceae e Chrysobalanaceae, e as espécies Myrcia splendens, Emmotum nitens e Qualea parviflora. O grupo composto por espécies pioneiras predominam (613 indivíduos ha-1), e as climácicas (530 indivíduos ha-1). No quesito riqueza, as espécies clímax sobressaíram (57 espécies), pioneiras (25 espécies). A diversidade alfa florística foi de 3,35 nats indivívideos-1 e o valor de equabilidade de Pielou J = 0,76. A distribuição diamétrica apresentou comportamento exponencial negativo e balanceada. Em relação aos estratos verticais, a menor quantidade de indivíduos é encontrada no estrato superior (13%), a maior no estrato médio (63%) e o estrato inferior (24%). A área estudada foi caracterizada como estruturada e diversa conforme composição florística e fitossociológica encontrada, apresentou heterogeneidade de espécies, predominantemente clímax. O cerradão apresentou bom estado de conservação, demostrando sua capacidade de resiliência a pequenos distúrbios.

The objective of this study was to characterize the floristic composition, vegetation structure and ecological group of tree species in a cerradão forest (Cerrado biome) of Palmas, Tocantins State, Brazil. A forest inventory was performed in an area of 10.15 hectares, using systematic sampling with plots of 400 m², in which all standing trees, alive and dead, that had diameter at breast height (DBH) ≥ 5 cm were sampled and identified. A linear plateau regression model (LPR) was used for sample sufficiency analysis. The Shannon index (H’) was used for assess the floristic diversity, and the Importance Value Index (IVI) for assess the horizontal structure. The forest was classified in three strata according to vertical structure analysis. The LPR showed that the sampling size was adequate. The predominate species in the area were Myrcia splendens, Emmotum nitens and Qualea parviflora, and species from the families Fabaceae and Chrysobalanaceae. The pioneer (613 individuals ha-1) and climax (530 individuals ha-1) species were the predominating groups. Regarding the richness index, the number of climax (57 species) and pioneer (25 species) species stood out. The alpha floristic diversity was 3.35 nats individuals-1 and the Pielou equability value J = 0.76. The diametric distribution showed a negative and balanced exponential pattern. Regarding the vertical stratification, the smallest amount of individuals was in the upper stratum (13%) and the highest in the mid stratum (63%) and in the lower stratum (24%). The use of floristic composition tools with horizontal and vertical structure analysis was effective for understand the tree community, which may be considered structured and diverse, thus able to restructure possible disturbances when preserved.

RESUMO: Em dois experimentos simultâneos, avaliou-se o impacto da irrigação com água salinizadas e da adubação nitrogenada (N) sobre a produção de citros (combinações copa/porta-enxerto) e suas trocas gasosas. Estes experimentos foram realizados no Campus da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brasil, em um ambiente protegido (telas de sombrite nas laterais), utilizando lisímetros de drenagem. No Experimento I utilizou-se um delineamento em blocos casualizados (3 repetições), em esquema fatorial 5 x 3, correspondendo a cinco níveis de salinidade da água (0,6; 1,2; 1,8; 2,4 e 3,0 dS m-1) e três combinações de copa/porta-enxertos: RS1 - Sunki comum mandarim (TSKC) x Poncirus trifoliata Inglês (Treng) - 256; RS2 - Comum limão Cravo (LCR TC); e RS3 - TSKC × (limão Cravo (LCR) × P. trifoliata (TR)) - 059; com Mimo do Céu laranja como a variedade copa. No Experimento II utilizou um delineamento em blocos casualizados (3 repetições), em esquema fatorial 3 x 2, correspondendo a três combinações de copa/porta-enxerto e duas doses de nitrogênio (N) (100 e 200 mg kg-1 de solo). As plantas foram irrigadas com água de 3,0 dS m-1. Em ambos os experimentos, as trocas gasosas e a massa média dos frutos foram avaliados na colheita. As trocas gasosas foram inibidas em plantas sob estresse salino. Plantas enxertadas com limoeiro Cravo Comum apresentaram maior potencial de produção quando comparado aos outros genótipos estudados, mesmo em condições de água salina. | ABSTRACT: In two simultaneous experiments, we evaluated the impact of brackish irrigation water and nitrogen (N) fertilization on the production of citrus (scion-rootstock combinations) and its associated gas exchanges. These experiments were conducted at the Campus of Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil in a protected environment (shade screens on the sides) using drainage lysimeters. Experiment I used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 5 × 3 factorial arrangement, corresponding to five water salinity levels (0.6, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4, and 3.0 dS m-1) and three scion-rootstock combinations: RS1- Common Sunki mandarin (TSKC) × Poncirus trifoliata English (TRENG) - 256; RS2- Common Rangpur lime (LCRSTC); and RS3- TSKC × (Rangpur lime (LCR) × P. trifoliata (TR)) - 059; with Mimo do Céu orange as the scion variety. Experiment II used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement, corresponding to the three scion/rootstock combinations and two nitrogen (N) doses (100 and 200 mg kg-1 of soil). Plants were irrigated with water of 3.0 dS m-1. For both experiments, gas exchanges and mean mass of fruits were evaluated at harvest. Gas exchanges were inhibited in plants under saline stress. Plants grafted with Common Rangpur lime showed greater production potential than did the other genotypes studied, even under brackish water conditions.

In two simultaneous experiments, we evaluated the impact of brackish irrigation water and nitrogen (N) fertilization on the production of citrus (scion-rootstock combinations) and its associated gas exchanges. These experiments were conducted at the Campus of Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil in a protected environment (shade screens on the sides) using drainage lysimeters. Experiment I used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 5 × 3 factorial arrangement, corresponding to five water salinity levels (0.6, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4, and 3.0 dS m-1) and three scion-rootstock combinations: RS1– Common Sunki mandarin (TSKC) × Poncirus trifoliata English (TRENG) - 256; RS2– Common Rangpur lime (LCRSTC); and RS3– TSKC × (Rangpur lime (LCR) × P. trifoliata (TR)) - 059; with Mimo do Céu orange as the scion variety. Experiment II used a randomized block design (3 replicates), in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement, corresponding to the three scion/rootstock combinations and two nitrogen (N) doses (100 and 200 mg kg-1 of soil). Plants were irrigated with water of 3.0 dS m-1. For both experiments, gas exchanges and mean mass of fruits were evaluated at harvest. Gas exchanges were inhibited in plants under saline stress. Plants grafted with Common Rangpur lime showed greater production potential than did the other genotypes studied, even under brackish water conditions.

ABSTRACT: The Rhyzopertha dominica F. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a primary pest of stored grains in many regions of the world. In this work we evaluated the fumigant activity of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L., Citrus aurantium L., Mentha spicata L. and Croton pulegiodorus Baill on adult R. dominica in stored maize. Tests were conducted to determine lethals concentrations (CL50 and CL100) and mortality (fumigation).The fumigation test was done in containers made of glass containing 10 individuals of R. dominica, where essential oils were applied at different concentrations: O. basilicum and M. spicata (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40µL/L of air), C. aurantium (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60µL/L of air) and C. pulegiodorus (0, 20, 30, 50, 70 and 90µL/L of air). After 48 hours of exposure to the oils the percentage of insect mortality was evaluated. According to LC50 and LC100 the toxicity of essential oils decreased in the following order: O. basilicum> M. spicata> C. pulegiodorus> C. aurantium. The essential oil of O. basilicum exhibited strong fumigant toxicity against R. dominica adults, with a LC50 value of 17.67 µL/L air and LC100 value of 27.15 µL/L air. The C. aurantium essential oil required higher concentrations than O. basilicum, M. spicata and C. pulegiodorus to kill insects. However, all oils evaluated presented fumigating property to promote the control of R. dominica and demonstrated potential use in the management of this coleoptera. | RESUMO: Rhyzopertha dominica F. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) é uma praga primária de grãos armazenados em muitas regiões do mundo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade fumigante dos óleos essenciais de Ocimum basilicum L., Citrus aurantium L., Mentha spicata L. e Croton pulegiodorus Baill. sobre adultos de R. dominica em grãos de milho armazenados. Para isso, testes para determinação das concentrações letais (CL50 e CL100) e mortalidade (fumigação) foram realizados em câmaras constituídas por recipientes de vidro, contendo 10 indivíduos de R. dominica, com óleos essenciais em diferentes concentrações: O. basilicum e M. spicata (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 e 40 µL/L de ar), C. aurantium (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 e 60 µL/L de ar) e C. pulegiodorus (0, 20, 30, 50, 70 e 90 µL/L de ar). Após 48 h de exposição aos óleos, avaliou-se a percentagem de mortalidade dos insetos. Com base nas CL50 e CL100, a toxicidade dos óleos essenciais decresceu na seguinte ordem: O. basilicum > M. spicata > C. pulegiodorus > C. aurantium. O óleo essencial de O. basilicum exibiu forte toxicidade por fumigação sobre adultos de R. dominica, com valores de CL50 de 17,67 µL/L de ar e de CL100 de 27,15 µL/L de ar. O óleo essencial de C. aurantium requereu concentrações mais altas que os óleos de O. basilicum, M. spicata e C. pulegiodorus para matar os insetos. Contudo, todos os óleos avaliados apresentaram propriedades fumigantes para controlar a R. dominica e demonstraram potencial de utilização no manejo deste coleóptero.

The Rhyzopertha dominica F. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a primary pest of stored grains in many regions of the world. In this work we evaluated the fumigant activity of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L., Citrus aurantium L., Mentha spicata L. and Croton pulegiodorus Baill on adult R. dominica in stored maize. Tests were conducted to determine lethals concentrations (CL50 and CL100) and mortality (fumigation).The fumigation test was done in containers made of glass containing 10 individuals of R. dominica, where essential oils were applied at different concentrations: O. basilicum and M. spicata (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40μL/L of air), C. aurantium (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60μL/L of air) and C. pulegiodorus (0, 20, 30, 50, 70 and 90μL/L of air). After 48 hours of exposure to the oils the percentage of insect mortality was evaluated. According to LC50 and LC100 the toxicity of essential oils decreased in the following order: O. basilicum> M. spicata> C. pulegiodorus> C. aurantium. The essential oil of O. basilicum exhibited strong fumigant toxicity against R. dominica adults, with a LC50 value of 17.67 μL/L air and LC100 value of 27.15 μL/ L air. The C. aurantium essential oil required higher concentrations than O. basilicum, M. spicata and C. pulegiodorus to kill insects. However, all oils evaluated presented fumigating property to promote the control of R. dominica and demonstrated potential use in the management of this coleoptera.

RESUMO: Considerando as potencialidades e importância da biodiversidade do bioma Caatinga, estudos sobre espécies endêmicas são relevantes para conservação de seus recursos naturais. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a viabilidade e a superação de dormência de sementes de juazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro Mart.) e seu o crescimento inicial em diferentes tipos de solo. Os experimentos foram conduzidos em três etapas. Na primeira, avaliou-se a viabilidade de diferentes lotes de sementes, utilizando o teste de tetrazólio. A segunda etapa foi conduzida em viveiro, avaliando-se as aplicações de processos físicos, escarificação com lixa e com martelo, para superação da dormência das sementes e determinação do crescimento inicial das plantas. Na última etapa foram avaliados os índices de clorofila a e b, as trocas gasosas e o acúmulo de matéria seca em plantas jovens de juazeiro em três tipos de solo (Latossolo, Neossolo e Vertissolo). A partir dos resultados obtidos pode-se afirmar que a viabilidade das sementes de juazeiro é bastante influenciada pelas diferenças existentes entre plantas matrizes e pelas condições de armazenamento, apresentando longevidade de dois anos, quando armazenadas a 22 oC e 16% de umidade relativa. Os métodos de escarificação com lixa e martelo não são eficientes para reduzir o tempo e uniformizar a geminação das sementes. As plantas de juazeiro apresentam elevado potencial para se desenvolver em diferentes ambientes edáficos, adaptando-se bem a solos com diferentes texturas e composições químicas. | ABSTRACT: Considering the potential and importance of biodiversity of the Caatinga biome, studies on endemic species are relevant to conservation of its natural resources. The objectives of this work was to evaluate seed viability and physical methods for overcoming seed dormancy in juazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro Mart.) and assess the influence of different types of soil on the initial growth of juazeiro plants. The experiments were conducted in three stages. In the first stage, the viability of seeds from different lots was evaluated using the tetrazolium test. The second stage was conducted in a plant nursery, evaluating the application of physical processes (scarification with sandpaper and hammer) in overcoming seed dormancy, and the initial growth of the plants. In the third step, the chlorophyll a and b contents, gas exchange and dry matter accumulation were evaluated in young juazeiro plants in three types of soil (Oxisol, Entisol and Vertisol). The results indicate that the viability of juazeiro seeds is greatly influenced by differences between the progenitor plants and by storage conditions, which enable a longevity of two years when stored at 22°C and 16% of relative humidity. The scarification methods with sandpaper and hammer are not efficient to reduce the time and uniform seed germination. The juazeiro plants have high growth potential in different edaphic environments, adapting well to soils of different textures and chemical compositions.

Considering the potential and importance of biodiversity of the Caatinga biome, studies on endemic species are relevant to conservation of its natural resources. The objectives of this work was to evaluate seed viability and physical methods for overcoming seed dormancy in juazeiro (Ziziphus joazeiro Mart.) and assess the influence of different types of soil on the initial growth of juazeiro plants. The experiments were conducted in three stages. In the first stage, the viability of seeds from different lots was evaluated using the tetrazolium test. The second stage was conducted in a plant nursery, evaluating the application of physical processes (scarification with sandpaper and hammer) in overcoming seed dormancy, and the initial growth of the plants. In the third step, the chlorophyll a and b contents, gas exchange and dry matter accumulation were evaluated in young juazeiro plants in three types of soil (Oxisol, Entisol and Vertisol). The results indicate that the viability of juazeiro seeds is greatly influenced by differences between the progenitor plants and by storage conditions, which enable a longevity of two years when stored at 22°C and 16% of relative humidity. The scarification methods with sandpaper and hammer are not efficient to reduce the time and uniform seed germination. The juazeiro plants have high growth potential in different edaphic environments, adapting well to soils of different textures and chemical compositions.

ABSTRACT: Corn and sorghum are standard silage crops because of their fermentative characteristics. While corn and sorghum silages have lower crude protein (CP) contents than other crops, intercropping with legumes can increase CP content. Furthermore, one way to increase CP content is the addition of legumes to silage. Consequently, the research objective was to evaluate the fermentative and bromatological characteristics of corn (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) silages added with forage peanuts (Arachis pintoi). The experimental design was completely randomized with four replicates. The treatments consisted of corn silage, sorghum silage, forage peanut silage, corn silage with 30% forage peanut, and sorghum silage with 30% forage peanut. The results showed that the corn and sorghum added with peanut helped to improve the silage fermentative and bromatological characteristics, proving to be an efficient technique for silage quality. The forage peanut silage had lower fermentative characteristics than the corn and sorghum silages. However, the forage peanut silage had a greater CP content, which increased the protein contents of the corn and sorghum silages when intercropped with forage peanuts. | RESUMO: O milho e o sorgo são considerados culturas padrão para ensilagem, em virtude de suas características fermentativas. No entanto, silagens de milho e sorgo apresentam teores de proteína bruta inferiores aos de outras culturas. E uma das formas para aumentar a proteína bruta é a adição de leguminosa na ensilagem. Diante disso, objetivou-se avaliar as características fermentativas e bromatológicas da silagem de milho (Zea mays) e sorgo (Sorghum bicolor) aditivada com amendoim forrageiro (Arachis pintoi). O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de silagem de milho; silagem de sorgo; silagem de amendoim forrageiro; silagem de milho com 30% de amendoim forrageiro e silagem de sorgo com 30% de amendoim forrageiro. Os resultados demonstraram que a silagem de milho e sorgo aditivada com amendoim forrageiro, contribuiu para melhorar os parametros fermentativos e bromatológicos da silagem, mostrando ser uma técnica eficiente para a qualidade da silagem. A silagem de amendoim forrageiro apresentou caracteríticas fermentantivas inferiores a silagem de milho e sorgo, em contrapartida apresentou maior teor de PB, que contribuiu para aumentar o teor protéico das silagens de milho e sorgo.

Corn and sorghum are standard silage crops because of their fermentative characteristics. While corn and sorghum silages have lower crude protein (CP) contents than other crops, intercropping with legumes can increase CP content. Furthermore, one way to increase CP content is the addition of legumes to silage. Consequently, the research objective was to evaluate the fermentative and bromatological characteristics of corn (Zea mays) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) silages added with forage peanuts (Arachis pintoi). The experimental design was completely randomized with four replicates. The treatments consisted of corn silage, sorghum silage, forage peanut silage, corn silage with 30% forage peanut, and sorghum silage with 30% forage peanut. The results showed that the corn and sorghum added with peanut helped to improve the silage fermentative and bromatological characteristics, proving to be an efficient technique for silage quality. The forage peanut silage had lower fermentative characteristics than the corn and sorghum silages. However, the forage peanut silage had a greater CP content, which increased the protein contents of the corn and sorghum silages when intercropped with forage peanuts.

RESUMO: Com o aumento nos custos dos combustíveis, é fundamental atuar em medidas que envolvam o planejamento e o controle nas atividades com consumo elevado. Dessa forma, objetivou-se modelar o consumo de combustível da carreta utilizada no transporte rodoviário florestal. Para isso, dados de duração, distância percorrida, velocidade média, consumo de combustível e carga transportada pelos veículos nas operações das viagens carregado, vazio e ciclo total foram coletados nas regiões de Campo do Tenente (planta florestal) a Piên (planta industrial) no estado do Paraná. A correlação linear de Pearson foi utilizada para determinar a relação entre as variáveis, ao passo que o procedimento Stepwise foi empregado para compor as equações de regressão na estimativa do consumo de combustível. As maiores correlações foram observadas entre a distância percorrida, carga líquida e velocidade média com o consumo de combustível; ocorrendo, também, correlações significativas entre a distância percorrida e a velocidade média. As equações ajustadas foram estatisticamente adequadas para estimar o consumo de combustível em função da distância percorrida, da carga líquida transportada, da velocidade média e da duração nas viagens carregado, vazio e ciclo total de transporte rodoviário florestal. | ABSTRACT: As fuel costs increase, it is essential to take measures involving planning and control on any activities with high consumption. Thus, the main aim of this work was modeling the fuel consumption of forest road transportation by truck. We collected data about time, driving distance, average speed, fuel consumption and the load carried by the vehicle for loaded trips, unloaded trips, and the total cycle of forest transport in regions between the municipality of Campo do Tenente (forest site) and Piên (factory) located in Paraná state, Brazil. The Pearson's correlation was used to determine the relationship between variables, while the Stepwise procedure was used to generate regression equations to estimate fuel consumption. The highest correlations were found between fuel consumption and driving distance, average speed and liquid weight of the load; also, there was a significant correlation between driving distance and average speed. Adjusted equations were statistically adequate to estimate fuel consumption based on driving distance, liquid weight of the load, average speed and duration time for loaded trips, unloaded trips and the total forest road transportation cycle.

As fuel costs increase, it is essential to take measures involving planning and control on any activities with high consumption. Thus, the main aim of this work was modeling the fuel consumption of forest road transportation by truck. We collected data about time, driving distance, average speed, fuel consumption and the load carried by the vehicle for loaded trips, unloaded trips, and the total cycle of forest transport in regions between the municipality of Campo do Tenente (forest site) and Piên (factory) located in Paraná state, Brazil. The Pearson’s correlation was used to determine the relationship between variables, while the Stepwise procedure was used to generate regression equations to estimate fuel consumption. The highest correlations were found between fuel consumption and driving distance, average speed and liquid weight of the load; also, there was a significant correlation between driving distance and average speed. Adjusted equations were statistically adequate to estimate fuel consumption based on driving distance, liquid weight of the load, average speed and duration time for loaded trips, unloaded trips and the total forest road transportation cycle.

RESUMO: Alguns problemas de ordem sanitária ainda comprometem a produtividade de caprinos e ovinos. Sendo assim, foi realizado um estudo de diagnóstico sorológico da presença de anticorpos anti-lentivírus e anti-Brucella em pequenos ruminantes localizados em municípios dos estados da Bahia e Pernambuco. As coletas foram realizadas em estabelecimentos de abate e em propriedades rurais com produção de leite, totalizando 997 amostras de soro. Para o diagnóstico do CAEV, as amostras foram submetidas ao teste de Imunodifusão em Gel de Agarose (IDGA). Para a pesquisa de anticorpos anti-Brucella abortus e Brucella ovis, foram utilizadas as técnicas do Antígeno Acidificado Tamponado (caprinos) e Imunodifusão em Gel de Agarose (ovinos), utilizando-se antígeno e metodologia recomendada pelo Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná-TECPAR. Na pesquisa de anticorpos anti-CAEV, observou-se uma soropositividade de 4,1 e 2,2% para os animais oriundos de estabelecimentos de abate e de propriedades leiteiras, respectivamente. Quanto à pesquisa de anticorpos anti-B.abortus em caprinos e ovinos, não se observou nenhum animal positivo. Em relação a B. ovis, pesquisada em 199 amostras de soro ovino, obteve-se uma soroposividade de 6,5% (n=13). Pode-se demonstrar a presença do vírus do CAEV nos rebanhos de corte e leite estudados, porém em baixa frequência. Por outro lado, a infecção natural pela Brucella abortus não ocorre nos rebanhos de caprinos e ovinos avaliados. Registra-se a soropositividade para Brucella ovis, porém em baixa frequência, sendo necessária a realização de testes diretos para diagnóstico da brucelose ovina. | ABSTRACT: Goat and sheep production in the semi-arid northeast of Brazil has shown great economic potential. However, health problems can compromise the productivity of these animals. Given the scarcity of studies about the occurrence of these diseases, the aim of the present study was to analyze the serological diagnosis of anti-Brucella and anti-lentivirus antibodies among small ruminants in municipalities located in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Pernambuco. The samples were collected from local slaughterhouses and dairy farms. In total, 997 serum samples from animals in slaughterhouses and dairy herds were collected. In order to diagnose the caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV), the samples underwent agarose gel immunodiffusion (AGID) testing. The buffered acidified antigen test (goats) and agarose gel immunodiffusion test (sheep) were used to detect anti-Brucella abortus and B. ovis antibodies following the methodology recommended by the Institute of Technology of Paraná (TECPAR). With anti-CAEV antibodies, seropositivity rates of 4.1% and 2.2% were recorded for animals from the slaughterhouses and dairy farms, respectively. None of the animals (goats or sheep) were positive for anti-B. abortus antibodies. With B. ovis, a seropositivity rate of 6.5% (n = 13) was recorded among the 199 sheep serum samples. Results of the present study confirmed the presence of the CAE virus in the meat and dairy herds studied, although the prevalence was low. Natural infection by B. abortus did not occur in the goat and sheep herds assessed. Seropositivity for B. ovis was confirmed, although prevalence was low. Direct tests are required to diagnose ovine brucellosis.

Goat and sheep production in the semi-arid northeast of Brazil has shown great economic potential. However, health problems can compromise the productivity of these animals. Given the scarcity of studies about the occurrence of these diseases, the aim of the present study was to analyze the serological diagnosis of anti-Brucella and anti-lentivirus antibodies among small ruminants in municipalities located in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Pernambuco. The samples were collected from local slaughterhouses and dairy farms. In total, 997 serum samples from animals in slaughterhouses and dairy herds were collected. In order to diagnose the caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV), the samples underwent agarose gel immunodiffusion (AGID) testing. The buffered acidified antigen test (goats) and agarose gel immunodiffusion test (sheep) were used to detect anti-Brucella abortus and B. ovis antibodies following the methodology recommended by the Institute of Technology of Paraná (TECPAR). With anti-CAEV antibodies, seropositivity rates of 4.1% and 2.2% were recorded for animals from the slaughterhouses and dairy farms, respectively. None of the animals (goats or sheep) were positive for anti-B. abortus antibodies. With B. ovis, a seropositivity rate of 6.5% (n = 13) was recorded among the 199 sheep serum samples. Results of the present study confirmed the presence of the CAE virus in the meat and dairy herds studied, although the prevalence was low. Natural infection by B. abortus did not occur in the goat and sheep herds assessed. Seropositivity for B. ovis was confirmed, although prevalence was low. Direct tests are required to diagnose ovine brucellosis.

RESUMO As colunas de percolação, construídas em Laboratório, podem predizer o grau de contaminação nos solos receptores do rejeito da dessalinização da água, podendo ser uma ferramenta de prevenção a impactos ambientais. O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a mobilização de íons presentes nos rejeitos salinos proveniente do processo de dessalinização das águas salobras. A mobilização dos íons contaminante no rejeito salino foi estudada em colunas de percolação construída de vidro, as quais foram preenchidas com solos de textura contrastante (CAMBISSOLO Eutrófico, LATOSSOLO Vermelho distrófico, NEOSSOLO Quartzarênico), com três repetições cada, sendo analisada as suas concentrações inicial e final dos íons contaminantes. Para a avaliação do potencial de poluição deste resíduo foi determinado o fator de retardamento e o coeficiente de difusão-dispersão dos íons K+, Cl- e Na+ para cada solo estudado. Houve diferença das curvas de deslocamento dos íons presentes no rejeito salino entre os tipos de solos. O Neossolo apresentou maior velocidade de avanço dos íons K+ e Cl-, ou seja, maior poder de contaminação em subsuperfície para estes íons. No Latossolo, os íons deslocam-se com maior facilidade e, portanto, maior facilidade de contaminação do lençol freático. No Cambissolo houve baixos valores de coeficiente de difusão-dispersão em todos os íons avaliados, ou seja, menor mobilidade dos íons, sendo diretamente influenciados pelos respectivos teores trocáveis. | ABSTRACT Percolation columns constructed in the Laboratory can predict the degree of contamination in soil due to reject brine disposal and can be a tool for reducing environmental impacts. This study aim to evaluate the mobilization of ions in reject brine from desalination process by reverse osmosis. The mobilization of the contaminant ions in the saline waste was studied in glass percolation columns, which were filled with soil of contrasting textures (eutrophic CAMBISOL, typic dystrophic Red OXISOL, ENTISOL Quartzipsamment). Experiments ware repeated three times each, and the initial and final concentrations of the ion contaminants were analyzed. The pollution potential of this wastewater was determined by the retardation factor and dispersion-diffusion coefficient of K+, Cl- and Na+ for each studied soil. The differences in the displacement curves of the ions present in the saline waste among various soil types were analyzed. The Entisol Quartzipsamment showed a higher forward speed of the ions K+ and Cl- (greater retardation factor, i.e., greater power of the subsurface contamination for these ions). In typic dystrophic Red OXISOL, the ions move with greater ease and therefore produced greater groundwater contamination. In eutrophic CAMBISOL, the low coefficient of diffusion-dispersion in all ions was evaluated (i.e., reduced ion mobility is directly influenced by their exchangeable levels).

Percolation columns constructed in the Laboratory can predict the degree of contamination in soil due to reject brine disposal and can be a tool for reducing environmental impacts. This study aim to evaluate the mobilization of ions in reject brine from desalination process by reverse osmosis. The mobilization of the contaminant ions in the saline waste was studied in glass percolation columns, which were filled with soil of contrasting textures (eutrophic CAMBISOL, typic dystrophic Red OXISOL, ENTISOL Quartzipsamment). Experiments ware repeated three times each, and the initial and final concentrations of the ion contaminants were analyzed. The pollution potential of this wastewater was determined by the retardation factor and dispersion-diffusion coefficient of K+, Cl- and Na+ for each studied soil. The differences in the displacement curves of the ions present in the saline waste among various soil types were analyzed. The Entisol Quartzipsamment showed a higher forward speed of the ions K+ and Cl- (greater retardation factor, i.e., greater power of the subsurface contamination for these ions). In typic dystrophic Red OXISOL, the ions move with greater ease and therefore produced greater groundwater contamination. In eutrophic CAMBISOL, the low coefficient of diffusion-dispersion in all ions was evaluated (i.e., reduced ion mobility is directly influenced by their exchangeable levels).

RESUMO - O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar as mudanças na quantidade e qualidade da matéria orgânica, particularmente da fração húmica, na camada superficial (0-20 cm) de um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo sob diferentes coquetéis vegetais usados como adubação verde da cultura da mangueira (Mangifera indica L.). Os coquetéis vegetais, semeados nas entrelinhas das mangueiras, foram formados por dois grupos de espécies leguminosas e não-leguminosas. As sementes, antes da semeadura, foram combinadas em diferentes composições e proporções que constituíram os tratamentos: 100% de espécies não-leguminosas (NL); 100% de espécies leguminosas (L); 75% L e 25% NL; 50% L e 50% NL; 25% L e 75% NL; e 100% vegetação espontânea, considerado como testemunha. Constatou-se que a aplicação de coquetéis vegetais na entrelinha da cultura da mangueira promoveu alterações na composição química da matéria orgânica do solo, com destaque para os tratamentos 50% L e 50% NL e 25% L e 75% NL que aumentaram o conteúdo de substâncias húmicas na matéria orgânica do solo. Não obstante, o tratamento 25% L e 75% NL foi o indicado para minimizar as perdas de carbono orgânico total do solo. Os ácidos húmicos estudados são de característica mais alifática apresentando grande quantidade de grupos carboxílicos e nitrogenados e sendo a maior parte do carbono orgânico do solo constituído por substâncias húmicas, tendo a fração ácidos fúlvicos como dominante entre as frações alcalino solúveis. | ABSTRACT - The aim of this study was to assess the organic matter changes in quantity and quality, particularly of the humic fraction in the surface layer (0-20 cm), of a Typic Plinthustalf soil under different management of plant mixtures used as green manure for mango (Mangifera indica L.) crops. The plant mixtures, which were seeded between rows of mango trees, were formed by two groups of leguminous and non -leguminous plants. Prior to sowing, seeds were combined in different proportions and compositions constituting the following treatments: 100% non-leguminous species (NL); 100% leguminous species (L); 75% L and 25% NL; 50% L and 50% NL; 25% L and 75% NL; and 100% spontaneous vegetation, considered a control. The plant mixtures that grew between rows of mango trees caused changes in the chemical composition of the soil organic matter, especially for the treatments 50% L and 50% NL and 25% L and 75% NL, which increased the content of humic substances in the soil organic matter. However, the treatment 25% L and 75% NL was best at minimising loss of total organic carbon from the soil. The humic acids studied have mostly aliphatic characteristics, showing large amounts of carboxylic and nitrogen groups and indicating that most of the organic carbon was formed by humic substances, with fulvic acid dominating among the alkali soluble fractions.

The aim of this study was to assess the organic matter changes in quantity and quality, particularly of the humic fraction in the surface layer (0–20 cm), of a Typic Plinthustalf soil under different management of plant mixtures used as green manure for mango (Mangifera indica L.) crops. The plant mixtures, which were seeded between rows of mango trees, were formed by two groups of leguminous and non-leguminous plants. Prior to sowing, seeds were combined in different proportions and compositions constituting the following treatments: 100% non-leguminous species (NL); 100% leguminous species (L); 75% L and 25% NL; 50% L and 50% NL; 25% L and 75% NL; and 100% spontaneous vegetation, considered a control. The plant mixtures that grew between rows of mango trees caused changes in the chemical composition of the soil organic matter, especially for the treatments 50% L and 50% NL and 25% L and 75% NL, which increased the content of humic substances in the soil organic matter. However, the treatment 25% L and 75% NL was best at minimising loss of total organic carbon from the soil. The humic acids studied have mostly aliphatic characteristics, showing large amounts of carboxylic and nitrogen groups and indicating that most of the organic carbon was formed by humic substances, with fulvic acid dominating among the alkali soluble fractions.