ABSTRACT: Aiming to study the genetic control of Papaya ringspot virus, type watermelon (PRSV-W) in watermelon, the cultivar Crimson Sweet (P1 - susceptible) and L26 derived from PI 244019 (P2 - resistant), as well as the resulting populations F1, F2, RC11 and RC21 of the cross of both lines were evaluated. The trials were carried out in a greenhouse, and the evaluations were done using artificial inoculations with PRSV-W isolates. The seedling symptoms were recorded using a graded scale, and the serological evaluation was done with specific antiserum using indirect ELISA. The estimated variances of the populations were used to obtain the genetic (σ2G)the environmental (σ2E), phenotypic (σ2F2), additive (σ2A) and dominance (σ2D) variances as well as the broad (h2a) and narrow sense (h2r) heritabilities. The hypothesis of monogenic inheritance was tested under different presumed average degrees of dominance as well as using the maximum likelihood. The distribution of resistant plants in the segregating populations was different from a distribution based on monogenic inheritance for all presumed average degrees of dominance, therefore, the hypothesis of monogenic inheritance was rejected indicating that this character in the line L26 is controlled by more than one major gene with the presence of modifiers. The additive-dominant model was adequate to explain the type of gene action involved, and the epistatic effects were not important in the expression of the resistance. The estimated average degree of dominance indicated complete dominance. The broad sense heritabilities for the two variables analyzed were intermediate. | RESUMO: Com o objetivo de estudar o controle genético da resistência a Papaya ringspot virus, type watermelon (PRSV-W) em melancia foram avaliadas a cultivar Crimson Sweet (CS) (P1 - suscetível) e L26 proveniente de PI 244019 (P2 - resistente), bem como as populações F1, F2, RC11 e RC21, provenientes do cruzamento das duas linhas. As avaliações foram realizadas em casa de vegetação mediante inoculações artificiais com PRSV-W. Foi realizada avaliação sintomatológica através de escala de notas, bem como avaliação sorológica contra antissoro específico para PRSV-W através do teste ELISA indireto. As estimativas das variâncias das populações P1, P2, F1, F2, RC11 e RC21 foram utilizadas para obtenção das variâncias genética (σ2G), ambiental (σ2E), fenotípica (σ2F2), aditiva (σ2A) e de dominância (σ2D) das herdabilidades no sentido amplo (h2a) e restrito (h2r). A hipótese de herança monogênica foi testada sob diferentes graus médios de dominância presumido, bem como pelo método da máxima verossimilhança. A distribuição de frequência de plantas resistentes nas populações segregantes diferiu de uma distribuição baseada em herança monogênica para todos os graus médios de dominância presumidos, de modo que a hipótese de herança monogênica foi rejeitada mostrando que essa característica em L26 é controlada por mais de um gene maior com a presença de modificadores. O modelo aditivo-dominante foi adequado para explicar o tipo de ação gênica envolvida e os efeitos epistáticos não foram importantes na expressão da resistência. A estimativa do grau médio de dominância indicou efeito de dominância completa. E as herdabilidades, no sentido amplo, das duas variáveis analisadas foram intermediárias.

Aiming to study the genetic control of Papaya ringspot virus, type watermelon (PRSV-W) in watermelon, the cultivar Crimson Sweet (P1 – susceptible) and L26 derived from PI 244019 (P2 – resistant), as well as the resulting populations F1, F2, RC11 and RC21 of the cross of both lines were evaluated. The trials were carried out in a greenhouse, and the evaluations were done using artificial inoculations with PRSV-W isolates. The seedling symptoms were recorded using a graded scale, and the serological evaluation was done with specific antiserum using indirect ELISA. The estimated variances of the populations were used to obtain the genetic (σ 2 G), the environmental (σ 2 E), phenotypic (σ 2 F2), additive (σ 2 A) and dominance (σ 2 D) variances as well as the broad (h2 a) and narrow sense (h2 r) heritabilities. The hypothesis of monogenic inheritance was tested under different presumed average degrees of dominance as well as using the maximum likelihood. The distribution of resistant plants in the segregating populations was different from a distribution based on monogenic inheritance for all presumed average degrees of dominance, therefore, the hypothesis of monogenic inheritance was rejected indicating that this character in the line L26 is controlled by more than one major gene with the presence of modifiers. The additive-dominant model was adequate to explain the type of gene action involved, and the epistatic effects were not important in the expression of the resistance. The estimated average degree of dominance indicated complete dominance. The broad sense heritabilities for the two variables analyzed were intermediate.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different water depths and nitrogen fertilization levels applied by fertigation on the physical attributes of guava fruits cv. Paluma. The study was carried out taking into account factors water depths (1144, 1465, 1785 and 2106 mm) and nitrogen fertilization levels (50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1). The water depths 1730 and 1750 mm increased production and the average weight of guava fruit in, respectively, 25.1 and 31.6%. The applications 178 and 152 kg N ha-1 increased at 67.1% in the production of fruits and 16.3% the average fruit weight. The combined application of 150 kg N ha-1 and 1789 mm of water amounted to 63.3% of the total weight of fruit. The equatorial diameter of the fruit was influenced by individual water depths applied evidencing an increase of up to 26.8%. Already combinations 200 kg N ha-1 and 1746 mm of water increased the longitudinal diameter of the fruits by 18.77%. The application of water depth to 1144 mm, associated with 143 kg N ha-1 gave index of the most satisfactory way to guava fruit. | RESUMO: Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar os efeitos de diferentes lâminas totais de água e níveis de adubação nitrogenada, aplicados via fertirrigação, sobre os atributos físicos de frutos de goiabeiras cv. Paluma. O estudo foi conduzido levando-se em consideração os fatores lâminas de água (1144; 1465; 1785 e 2106 mm) e doses de nitrogênio (50; 100; 150 e 200 kg ha-1). As lâminas de água 1.730 e 1.750 mm aumentaram a produção e o peso médio de frutos de goiabeira em, respectivamente, 25,1 e 31,6%, já as aplicações de 178 e 152 kg de N ha-1elevaram em 67,1% a produção de frutos e em 16,3% o peso médio de frutos. As aplicações combinadas de 150 kg de N ha-1 e 1.789 mm de água elevaram em 63,3% o peso total dos frutos. O diâmetro equatorial dos frutos foi influenciado isoladamente pelas lâminas de água aplicadas constatando-se um aumento de até 26,8%. Já as combinações 200 kg de N ha-1 e 1.746 mm de água incrementaram o diâmetro longitudinal dos frutos em 18,77%. A aplicação da lâmina de água correspondente a 1.144 mm, associada a 143 kg de N ha-1 conferiram índice de forma mais satisfatório aos frutos de goiabeira.

– The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different water depths and nitrogen fertilization levels applied by fertigation on the physical attributes of guava fruits cv. Paluma. The study was carried out taking into account factors water depths (1144, 1465, 1785 and 2106 mm) and nitrogen fertilization levels (50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1 ). The water depths 1730 and 1750 mm increased production and the average weight of guava fruit in, respectively, 25.1 and 31.6%. The applications 178 and 152 kg N ha-1 increased at 67.1% in the production of fruits and 16.3% the average fruit weight. The combined application of 150 kg N ha-1 and 1789 mm of water amounted to 63.3% of the total weight of fruit. The equatorial diameter of the fruit was influenced by individual water depths applied evidencing an increase of up to 26.8%. Already combinations 200 kg N ha-1 and 1746 mm of water increased the longitudinal diameter of the fruits by 18.77%. The application of water depth to 1144 mm, associated with 143 kg N ha-1 gave index of the most satisfactory way to guava fruit.

ABSTRACT: Cultivars of the genus Nopalea are known in Brazil for being tolerant to cochineal carmine attacks, thus making the cultivation of this genus a promising alternative for mitigating the negative effects of this insect on the production of biomass. With the objectives of characterizing morphologically spineless forage cactus varieties and identify morphological characteristics that may be the focus in spineless forage cactus breeding programs, an experiment was conducted in a completely randomized block design with 11 treatments and four replications. The variety Alagoas showed the highest values of weight, area and volume of cladodes. The varieties Negro Michoacan F7 and V7, Tamazunchale V12 showed the highest values of the cladode area index, the total volume of cladodes and total fresh mass production. The varieties Negro Michoacan V7 and F7 presented the highest water use efficiency and dry mass yield. Cladode volume showed the highest correlation coefficients with the fresh weight of cladodes. Aiming the release of varieties for biomass production, varieties Negro Michoacan F7, V7 and Tamazunchale V12 may substitute the Miúda variety. The number and cladode area index may be used as criteria for selection of superior varieties in breeding programs. | RESUMO: Cultivares do gênero Nopalea são conhecidos no Brasil por serem tolerantes ao ataque cochonilha carmim, tornando o cultivo desse gênero uma alternativa promissora para mitigar os efeitos negativos deste inseto sobre a produção de biomassa. Com o objetivo de caracterizar morfologicamente variedades de palma forrageira e identificar características morfológicas que podem ser o foco em programas de melhoramento genético, um experimento foi conduzido em delineamento de blocos casualizados com 11 tratamentos e quatro repetições. A variedade Alagoas apresentou os maiores valores de peso, área e volume de cladódios. As variedades Negro Michoacan F7 e V7, Tamazunchale V12 apresentaram os maiores valores de índice de área cladódio, volume total de cladódios e produção total de massa fresca. As variedades Negro Michoacan V7 e F7 apresentaram maior eficiência do uso de água e produção de massa seca. O volume de cladódios apresentou o maior coeficiente de correlação com a massa fresca de cladódios. Visando a liberação de variedades para a produção de biomassa, as variedades Negros Michoacan F7, V7 e V12 Tamazunchale podem substituir a variedade Miúda. O número e cladódios índice de área podem ser utilizados como critério para seleção de variedades superiores em programas de melhoramento.

Cultivars of the genus Nopalea are known in Brazil for being tolerant to cochineal carmine attacks, thus making the cultivation of this genus a promising alternative for mitigating the negative effects of this insect on the production of biomass. With the objectives of characterizing morphologically spineless forage cactus varieties and identify morphological characteristics that may be the focus in spineless forage cactus breeding programs, an experiment was conducted in a completely randomized block design with 11 treatments and four replications. The variety Alagoas showed the highest values of weight, area and volume of cladodes. The varieties Negro Michoacan F7 and V7, Tamazunchale V12 showed the highest values of the cladode area index, the total volume of cladodes and total fresh mass production. The varieties Negro Michoacan V7 and F7 presented the highest water use efficiency and dry mass yield. Cladode volume showed the highest correlation coefficients with the fresh weight of cladodes. Aiming the release of varieties for biomass production, varieties Negro Michoacan F7, V7 and Tamazunchale V12 may substitute the Miúda variety. The number and cladode area index may be used as criteria for selection of superior varieties in breeding programs.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar a produtividade, o rendimento e a qualidade de fibras de cultivares de algodoeiro herbáceo submetidas a diferentes lâminas de irrigação. Durante dois anos consecutivos foi conduzido um experimento de campo na região de Apodi (RN) disposto em parcelas subdivididas com quatro lâminas de irrigação (130, 100, 70 e 40% da evapotranspiração da cultura - ETc) e quatro cultivares de algodoeiro (FiberMax 993, BRS 286, BRS 336 e BRS 335), em delineamento de blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Foram avaliadas a produtividade, a percentagem e a qualidade das fibras do algodoeiro. Houve diferença significativa para as características avaliadas entre as cultivares e as lâminas de irrigação. A rega com déficit (70 e 40% ETc) ocasionou declínio na produtividade de algodão em caroço, na percentagem e qualidade das fibras. As cultivares FiberMax 993 e BRS 286 apresentaram as maiores produtividades e percentagem de fibras entre as cultivares avaliadas. Com a lâmina de 40% da ETc as cultivares de fibra média (FiberMax 993, BRS 286 e BRS 335) apresentaram fibras curtas, e a cultivar de fibra longa (BRS 336) apresentou fibra média. De forma geral, a redução na qualidade da fibra não foi severa, haja vista a fibra produzida está dentro da faixa de qualidade aceitável pela indústria têxtil nacional, mesmo em condições de déficit hídrico. Dessa forma, a decisão em irrigar o algodoeiro com ou sem déficit hídrico dependerá dos custos da irrigação e do valor de mercado do produto. | ABSTRACT: This study was conducted to evaluate seed cotton yield, fiber yield, and fiber quality traits of cotton cultivars grown under different irrigation levels in Brazil. The experiment was conducted over two years in the region of Apodi - RN, with sprinkler irrigation. Treatments comprised of 4 irrigation levels i.e., 130, 100, 70 and 40 % of the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and 4 cotton cultivars i.e., FiberMax 993, BRS 286, BRS 336 and BRS 335. The experimental design was factorial with randomized complete block design and four replicates. Yield, lint percent and fiber quality traits determined were evaluated. Different responses were observed for cultivars at various irrigation levels. Cultivars grown under limited irrigation exhibited a decline in the seed cotton yield, lint percent, and fiber quality. Cultivars with the highest yield and lint percent were FiberMax 993 and BRS 286. Within irrigation level of 40 % ETc, the medium fiber cultivars produced short fibers whereas the long fiber cultivar, BRS 336, produced medium fiber length. Overall, the different levels of water deficits did not significantly affect fiber quality of the four cultivars tested as all fiber quality traits remained acceptable for the domestic textile industry.

This study was conducted to evaluate seed cotton yield, fiber yield, and fiber quality traits of cotton cultivars grown under different irrigation levels in Brazil. The experiment was conducted over two years in the region of Apodi – RN, with sprinkler irrigation. Treatments comprised of 4 irrigation levels i.e., 130, 100, 70 and 40 % of the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and 4 cotton cultivars i.e., FiberMax 993, BRS 286, BRS 336 and BRS 335. The experimental design was factorial with randomized complete block design and four replicates. Yield, lint percent and fiber quality traits determined were evaluated. Different responses were observed for cultivars at various irrigation levels. Cultivars grown under limited irrigation exhibited a decline in the seed cotton yield, lint percent, and fiber quality. Cultivars with the highest yield and lint percent were FiberMax 993 and BRS 286. Within irrigation level of 40 % ETc, the medium fiber cultivars produced short fibers whereas the long fiber cultivar, BRS 336, produced medium fiber length. Overall, the different levels of water deficits did not significantly affect fiber quality of the four cultivars tested as all fiber quality traits re- mained acceptable for the domestic textile industry.

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.

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 aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the sowing periods in production, productivity component and physiological quality of seeds of three soybean cultivars (TMG133RR, P98Y70RR and NS7670RR) in Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoil in the cerrado region. The design used was a randomized block a factorial scheme design with four repetitions, and each plot with useful space consisted of three rows of four meters length, spaced at 0.45 meters. Field evaluations were the final stand, the height of the plants, height of the first pod insertion, the mass of 100 seeds and productivity. Already in the lab seeds were evaluated for germination and vigor (first germination count, emergency, emergence speed index, length and dry mass of the aerial part of the plant and roots, electrical conductivity, accelerated aging and tetrazolium test). It concludes that it is possible to use Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoils, located in the Cerrado region at altitudes higher than 600 m, in years and places with good water distribution in the spring-summer seasons, for grain and soybeans production, but as a first goal, the crop should be sown in the first 20 days of November otherwise it should take place in early December. | RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de épocas de semeadura na produção, componentes de produtividade e qualidade fisiológica de sementes de três cultivares de soja (TMG133RR, P98Y70RR e NS7670RR) em Neossolo Quartzarênico Órtico na região do cerrado. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados num esquema fatorial com quatro repetições, sendo cada parcela com área útil constituída por três linhas com quatro metros de comprimento, no espaçamento de 0,45 m. As avaliações no campo foram estande final, altura de plantas, altura de inserção da primeira vagem, massa de 100 sementes e produtividade. No laboratório, as sementes foram avaliadas quanto à porcentagem de germinação e vigor (primeira contagem de germinação, emergência, índice de velocidade de emergência, comprimento e massa seca de parte aérea e raiz, condutividade elétrica, envelhecimento acelerado e tetrazólio). Conclui-se que é possível a utilização de Neossolos Quartzarênicos Órticos, localizados em região de cerrado com altitude superior a 600 m, em anos e locais com boa distribuição hídrica na primavera-verão, para produção de grãos e sementes de soja, sendo que no primeiro objetivo, a cultura deve ser semeada nos primeiros 20 dias de novembro e no segundo caso, essa deve ocorrer no inicio de dezembro.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the sowing periods in production , productivity component and physiological quality of seeds of three soybean cultivars (TMG133RR, P98Y70RR and NS7670RR) in Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoil in the cerrado region. The design used was a randomized block a factorial scheme design with four repetitions, and each plot with useful space consisted of three rows of four meters length, spaced at 0.45 meters. Field evaluations were the final stand, the height of the plants, height of the first pod insertion, the mass of 100 seeds and productivity. Already in the lab seeds were evaluated for germination and vigor (first germination count, emergency, emergence speed index, length and dry mass of the aerial part of the plant and roots, electrical conductivity, accelerated aging and tetrazolium test). It concludes that it is possible to use Orthic Quartzarenic Neosoils , located in the Cerrado region at altitudes higher than 600 m, in years and places with good water distribution in the spring - summer seasons, for grain and soybeans production, but as a first goal, the crop should be sown in the first 20 days of November otherwise it should take place in early December.

RESUMO: A colheita mecânica acarreta danificações nas sementes e pode comprometer sua qualidade. Neste contexto, objetivou-se neste trabalho, diagnosticar e avaliar o efeito de duas colhedoras: uma com sistema de trilha de fluxo axial e outra com sistema de trilha de fluxo tangencial, sob três regulagens de abertura do côncavo (1; 30 e 1 mm, para colhedora de fluxo axial e 3,0; 15 e 3,0 mm, para colhedora de fluxo tangencial) e três rotações do cilindro (1100; 450 e 650 ou 930, dependendo do grau de umidade das sementes de 13,7% e 16,6%, respectivamente, para colhedora de fluxo axial e 1000; 500 e 550 ou 800 rpm, dependente do grau de umidade de 13,7% e 16,6%, respectivamente, para colhedora de fluxo tangencial) sobre a qualidade das sementes da cultivar de soja "ND 4910". Teores de água diferenciados foram obtidos em diferentes horários de colheita. A qualidade da semente foi avaliada pelos testes de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, velocidade de germinação, grau de umidade, porcentagem de pureza e vigor pelo teste de tetrazólio. Independente da colhedora, os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que o dano mecânico foi o que mais reduziu a qualidade das sementes, com 16,6% de grau de umidade, abertura de côncavo de 3 mm (axial) e 1 mm (tangencial) e rotação do cilindro de 1100 rpm (axial) e 1000 (tangencial), ambas com as maiores rotações de cilindro utilizadas. | ABSTRACT: The mechanical harvesting causes injuries on seeds and may affect their quality. Different threshing mechanisms and their adjustments may also affect the intensity of impacts that machines cause on seeds. So, this study aimed at diagnosing and evaluating the effect of two combines: the first one with a threshing system of axial flow and the other one with a threshing system of tangential flow, under adjustments of concave opening (10 mm, 30 mm and 10 mm for a combine with axial flow and 3.0 mm, 15 mm and 3.0 mm for a combine with tangential flow) and three cylinder rotations on the quality of soybean seeds harvested at two moisture contents. Soybean seeds of cultivar 'ND 4910' were harvested at 16.6% moisture (mid-morning) and 13.7% moisture in the afternoon. The seeds quality was evaluated by germination tests, germination speed index (GSI), germination rate, moisture content, percentage of purity and vigor by tetrazolium test. Despite the combine, the results showed that the mechanical injury has most reduced seeds quality, at 16.6% moisture content, concave opening of 30 mm (axial) and 10 mm (tangential) and cylinder rotation of 1100 rpm (axial) and 1000 (tangential), both with the highest rotations used. The combine with tangential flow had the highest degree of seeds purity. When seeds moisture content at harvest was close to 13.7%, there was the highest seed injury, while, at 16.6%, there was the highest number of crushed soybeans, regardless the combine adjustment.

The mechanical harvesting causes injuries on seeds and may affect their quality. Different threshing mechanisms and their adjustments may also affect the intensity of impacts that machines cause on seeds. So, this study aimed at diagnosing and evaluating the effect of two combines: the first one with a threshing system of axial flow and the other one with a threshing system of tangential flow, under adjustments of concave opening (10 mm, 30 mm and 10 mm for a combine with axial flow and 3.0 mm, 15 mm and 3.0 mm for a combine with tangential flow) and three cylinder rotations on the quality of soybean seeds harvested at two moisture contents. Soybean seeds of cultivar 'ND 4910' were harvested at 16.6% moisture (mid - morning) and 13.7% moisture in the afternoon. The seeds quality was evaluated by germination tests, germination speed index (GSI), germination rate, moisture content, percentage of purity and vigor by tetrazolium test. Despite the combine, the results showed that the mechanical injury has most reduced seeds quality, at 16.6% moisture content, concave opening of 30 mm (axial) and 10 mm (tangential) and cylinder rotation of 1100 rpm (axial) and 1000 (tangential), both with the highest rotations used. The combine with tangential flow had the highest degree of seeds purity. When seeds moisture content at harvest was close to 13.7%, there was the highest seed injury, while, at 16.6%, there was the highest number of crushed soybeans, regardless the combine adjustment.

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.

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: 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%.

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%.

The phenotypic manifestations of genetic knowledge of important agronomic traits in plants is an activity of great importance, whose results are widely used in plant breeding . The objective was to study the type of genetic segregation that occurs when crossing a dwarf genotype versus indeterminate growth habit gen- o t y p e . Their plant was found growing spontaneously in Piracicaba (SP), on - site disposal of fruits per tomatoes producers along with normal plants. Seeds of both plants were harvested separately for baseline and coded as follows: a plant with a normal phenotype (FN) and plant with atypical phenotype with characteristics of dwarf- ism (FA). The methodology consisted of biparental and reciprocal backcrosses of the F 1 to the parent FA and obtained the F 2 generation. The data derived from the plant count populations obtained (F 1 , F 2 and backcrosses) were tested using the χ 2 according to the expected frequency and observed the normal phenotype (FN) and plant with atypical phenotype with characteristics of dwarfism (FA), under the hypothesis Mendelian segrega- tion 3:1, obtained by monogenic inheritance. From the results, it can be concluded that the phenotype observed in the plant in this study is recessive genetic origin can be inserted into other plants by crossing.

ABSTRACT: The phenotypic manifestations of genetic knowledge of important agronomic traits in plants is an activity of great importance, whose results are widely used in plant breeding. The objective was to study the type of genetic segregation that occurs when crossing a dwarf genotype versus indeterminate growth habit genotype. Their plant was found growing spontaneously in Piracicaba (SP), on-site disposal of fruits per tomatoes producers along with normal plants. Seeds of both plants were harvested separately for baseline and coded as follows: a plant with a normal phenotype (FN) and plant with atypical phenotype with characteristics of dwarfism (FA). The methodology consisted of biparental and reciprocal backcrosses of the F1 to the parent FA and obtained the F2 generation. The data derived from the plant count populations obtained (F1, F2 and backcrosses) were tested using the χ2 according to the expected frequency and observed the normal phenotype (FN) and plant with atypical phenotype with characteristics of dwarfism (FA), under the hypothesis Mendelian segregation 3:1, obtained by monogenic inheritance. From the results, it can be concluded that the phenotype observed in the plant in this study is recessive genetic origin can be inserted into other plants by crossing. | RESUMO: O conhecimento genético de manifestações fenotípicas de características de importância agronômica em vegetais é uma atividade de grande importância, cujos resultados são amplamente utilizados por fitomelhoristas. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi estudar o tipo de segregação genética que ocorre ao se cruzar um genótipo anão versus genótipo de hábito de crescimento indeterminado. A referida planta foi encontrada vegetando espontaneamente no município de Piracicaba (SP) em local de descarte de frutos por tomaticultores juntamente com as plantas normais. As sementes de ambas as plantas foram colhidas separadamente para início do estudo e codificadas da seguinte forma: planta com fenótipo normal (FN) e planta com fenótipo atípico com características de porte anão (FA). A metodologia constou de cruzamentos biparentais recíprocos e retrocruzamentos da geração F1 com o genitor FA e obtenção de geração F2. Os dados obtidos oriundos da contagem de plantas das populações obtidas (F1, F2 e F1RC1) foram submetidos ao teste de χ2 de acordo com a frequência esperada e observada do fenótipo normal (FN) e planta com fenótipo atípico com características de porte anão (FA), tendo como hipótese uma segregação mendeliana 3:1, obtida para herança monogênica. Pelos resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que o fenótipo observado na planta no presente estudo é de origem genética recessiva, podendo ser transmito para outras plantas via cruzamento.