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This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro interference of different culture media, Czapek Dox Agar, Nutrient Agar, Starch Casein agar, Malt Extract Broth Base, Nutrient Broth, and the medium containing Peptone, Malt, Agar and crushed peach palm pulp ( Bactris gasipaes ) and tucuma ( Astrocaryum aculeatum ) on the fungus Leucoagaricus gongylophorus and the parasitic fungus Escovopsis sp. growth. The fungi were inoculated in different culture media and then kept in acclimatized chambers at 28 oC in the dark for 42 days, being analyzed at weekly intervals, totaling six evaluations. Fungal colonies were evaluated considering the factor "f" (cm), obtained from the product between the width (W) and length (L) of the diameter of the colonies (f = W x L). The results showed that the symbiotic fungus and the leafcutter ant parasitic fungus showed a growth increase compared to the media provided in the plates, and the media added with tucuma peel, tucuma peel+pulp, fresh peach palm, and cooked peach palm had a significant effect in the L. gongylophorus fungus development. However, these treatments were not promising for the Escovopsis sp. fungus compared to other culture media.

Rapid and reliable tests for pre-emergence herbicide susceptibility in weeds are important to test a wider range of accessions on their baseline sensitivity, as well as to provide information on putative resistance. This study focused on the development of an agar quick test to determine sensitivity differences in Alopecurus myosuroides Huds. to pre-emergence herbicides containing flufenacet and cinmethylin. The new agar quick test and a standardized whole plant pot bioassay were conducted twice in 2019. For both test systems, seeds of 18 populations of A. myosuroides originated from Southwest Germany and Great Britain were used and treated with discriminating rates of herbicides in dose-response studies. After 28 days, the above-ground dry matter of the plants was determined and the resistance factors were calculated. The agar test was able to provide information on the resistance status of the tested biotype within 12 days. All populations did not show reduced sensitivity to cinmethylin. Within three populations, differences in sensitivity levels were observed between the two test systems. As cinmethylin is not yet marketed in Europe, these resistance factors can also be considered as a baseline sensitivity for A. myosuroides. For flufenacet, the resistance factors differed significantly from the whole plant pot bioassay and the agar test for the biotypes A (0.35, 13.1), C (0.56, 13.2), D (1.87, 12.4), E (15.5, 3.5) and H (2.95, 14). It was possible for the most part for the cinmethylin tested populations to confirm the results of the standardized whole plant pot bioassay in the agar bioassay sensitivity tests, and hence create a promising, faster test system.

Different genus of bacteria has been reported with the capacity to solubilize phosphorus from phosphate rock (PR). Pseudomonas sp., (A18) and Serratia sp., (C7) isolated from soils at the “Departamento de Boyacá” Colombia, where Allium cepa is cultivated. Bacteria were cultured in MT11B media and evaluated as a bio-fertilizer for A. cepa germination and growth during two months at greenhouse scale. Pseudomonas sp., and Serratia sp., cultured at 30 °C, 48 h in SMRS1 agar modified with PR, (as an inorganic source of phosphorus), presented a phosphate solubilization index (SI) of 2.1 ± 0.2 and 2.0 ± 0.3 mm, respectively. During interaction assays no inhibition halos were observed, demonstrating there was no antagonism between them. In MT11B media growth curve (12 h) demonstrated that co-culture can grow in the presence of PR and glucose concentrations 7.5-fold, lower than in SMRS1 media and brewer's yeast hydrolysate; producing phosphatase enzymes with a volumetric activity of 1.3 ± 0.03 PU at 6 h of culture and 0.8 ± 0.04 PU at 12 h. Moreover, co-culture released soluble phosphorus at a rate of 58.1 ± 0.28 mg L−1 at 8 h and 88.1 ± 0.32 mg L−1 at 12 h. After five days of evaluation it was observed that germination percentage was greater than 90 % of total evaluated seeds, when placing them in contact with the co-culture in a concentration of 1 × 108 CFU mL−1. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that co-culture application (10 mL per experimental unit to complete 160 mL in two months) at 8.0 Log10 CFU mL−1 twice a week for two months increased A. cepa total dry weight (69 ± 13 mg) compared with total dry weight (38 ± 5.0 mg) obtained with the control with water., Biofertilizer; Phosphate rock; Pseudomonas sp.; Serratia sp.; Allium cepa; Crop production; Field crops; Organic farming; Bacteria; Microbial biotechnology, Biotechnology, Plant biology, Agriculture

The objective of the research was to evaluate cytokinin concentrations and agricultural residues as physical structuring agents of the culture medium in the in vitro propagation of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Duke’). To that end, three different concentrations of 2-isopentenyladenine (2iP) (0, 5, and 10 mg L-1)in woody plant medium (WPM) and five structuring agents (in natura rice husks, carbonized rice husks, coconut fiber, S-10 Beifort®, and agar)were tested. After 60days of culture, the following parameters were evaluated: survival (%),sprout and shoot lengths (cm),propagation rate, number of sprouts, and shoot dry mass (g). The substrates used as structuring agents were analyzed in terms of pH and electrical conductivity. The in natura rice husk, S-10 Beifort®, and carbonized rice husk did not differ from the agar in terms of the sprout length. The shoots were longer (1.64 cm) in cultures within natura rice husk than in other treatments. In the absence of 2iP, S-10 Beifort® resulted in the highest propagation rate (2.97). Concerning the number of sprouts, S-10 Beifort®, in natura rice husks, and carbonized rice husks did not differ from agar. However, when the regulator was added, the agar performed better in comparison to the other residues. Thus, in natura rice husks, carbonized rice husks, and S-10 Beifort®are potential physical structuring agents of the culture medium that can be used without 2iP. RESUMO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar concentrações de citocinina e resíduos agrícolas como agentes físicos de estruturação do meio na multiplicação in vitro de mirtileiro (Vaccinium corymbosum) ‘Duke’. Para isso, foram testadas três concentrações de 2-isopenteniladenina (2iP) (0; 5 e 10 mg L-1) no meio WPM (Wood Plant Media); e cinco agentes estruturantes (casca de arroz in natura, casca de arroz carbonizada, fibra de coco, S-10 Beifort® e ágar). Após 60 dias foram avaliados: sobrevivência (%); comprimento de brotações e de parte aérea (cm); taxa de multiplicação; número de brotações e massa seca de parte aérea (g). Analisou-se os substratos utilizados como agentes estruturantes quanto ao pH e condutividade elétrica. A casca de arroz in natura, o S-10 Beifort®, e a casca de arroz carbonizada não diferiram do ágar quanto ao comprimento de brotações. Na casca de arroz in natura obteve-se o maior comprimento de parte aérea (1,64 cm), diferindo dos demais tratamentos. Na ausência de 2iP o S-10 Beifort® apresentou a maior taxa de multiplicação (2,97). Para o número de brotações o S-10 Beifort®, a casca de arroz in natura e carbonizada não diferiram do ágar. Entretanto, quando acrescido de regulador, o ágar apresenta um desempenho maior em relação aos resíduos. Sendo assim, a casca de arroz in natura, a casca de arroz carbonizada, e o S-10 Beifort® apresentam-se como potencias estruturadores físicos do meio de cultura, podendo ser utilizados sem o uso de 2iP.

Aim of study: To evaluate the potential bactericidal activity of natural molecules against Paenibacillus larvae. Moreover, we investigated if molecules that exhibit antimicrobial activity were able to inhibit the proteolytic activity of the bacterium. Area of study : Isolates S1 and S2 were from Balcarce, Buenos Aires province, strain S3 from Rio Cuarto, Cordoba province, strain S4 from Concordia, Entre Rios province, strain S5 and S8 from Necochea, Buenos Aires, strain S6 and S7 from Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, strain S9 from Modena, Italy and strain S10 from Emilia Reggio, Italy. Material and methods : Bacterial isolates identification was carried out by amplification of a specific 16S rRNA gene fragment of P. larvae using primers PL5 and PL4. Screening of the antimicrobial activity of thirteen molecules against four P. larvae isolates was conducted by the agar diffusion technique. The antimicrobial activity of selected molecules was evaluated by broth microdilution method. Main results : Menadione, lauric acid, monoglyceride of lauric acid and naringenin showed antimicrobial activity against ten P. larvae isolates. Menadione and lauric acid showed the strongest activities, with minimum inhibitory concentration mean values ranging 0.78-3.125 µg/mLand 25-50 µg/mL, respectively. Research highlights: Those concentrations are feasible to be applied at field level, and constitute promissory candidates to be evaluated using in vivo larval models.

The psychrotrophic bacteria growth in refrigerated milk is responsible for the production of heat resistant enzymes, including those which have lipolytic capacity. Lipases can cause rancidity and off-flavor in pasteurized and UHT milk, milk powder and cheese. Pseudomonas spp. is the major genera responsible by lipases synthesis, mainly Pseudomonas fluorescens. The lipolytic capacity of Pseudomonas spp. (1182 strains) and P. fluorescens (158 strains) isolated from cooling tank and bulk milk transportation were tested. Pseudomonas spp. strains were isolated by Pseudomonas Agar Base, adding the supplement cephalotin, fusidic acid, cetrimide- CFC (30º C/48 h) and Pseudomonas Cetrimide Agar with 10% of glicerol (21º C/ 48 h) to determine P. fluorescens. The strains lipolytic capacity were tested with Tributyrin Agar (21 oC/72 h). Lipolytic indexes of Pseudomonas spp. were 51.4% and 67.2% in cooling tank and bulk milk transportation (p< 0.05), respectively. P. fluorescens lipolytic capacity indexes were 26.4% from strains isolated from cooling tank and 41% (p < 0.05) from strains isolated from bulk milk transportation. High lipolytic indexes had been found in the strains isolated from refrigerated raw milk sent to manufacturing. Refrigeration temperature and storage time may contribute to the difference observed between two points of collection evaluated in this study. A multiplicação de bactérias psicrotróficas em leite refrigerado pode promover a síntese de enzimas resistentes ao calor, entre elas aquelas que tem capacidade lipolítica. As lipases podem promover rancidez, e defeitos de sabor em leite pasteurizado, UHT, leite em pós e queijos. Pseudomonas spp. é o principal gênero responsável pela síntese desta enzimas, principalmente a espécie Pseudomonas fluorescens. Avaliou-se a capacidade lipolítica de 1182 cepas de Pseudomonas spp. e 158 cepas de P. fluorescens isoladas de amostras de leite de tanques de resfriamento (TR) e caminhão tanque (CT) enviado ao beneficiamento. Foi utilizado o Agar base Pseudomonas com suplemento cephalotin, fusidic acid, cetrimide - CFC (30º C/48 h ) para isolamento das pseudomonas e Pseudomonas Cetrimide Agar com 10% de glicerol (21º C/ 48 h) para a espécie P. fluorescens. Para avaliação da capacidade lipolítica as cepas fora semeadas em Ágar Tributirina (21 ºC/72 h). O índice de lipólise das cepas de Pseudomonas spp. provenientes do leite do tanque de resfriamento e do caminhão tanque (p

Hancornia speciosa Gomes is a fruit species belonging to the Apocynaceae family and holds social, cultural and economic potential mostly due to its use in composition of many food industry products and the consumption its fruits in natura . Several aspects regarding their propagation need further studies, since the species is undergoing a continuous process of domestication. The objective was to obtain an in vitro protocol for indirect organogenesis and rooting with subsequent acclimatization of H. speciosa plants. To obtain indirect organogenesis, internodal segments were inoculated in WPM culture medium gelled with 7 g L -1 agar, added with 30 g L -1 sucrose, 0.4 g L -1 PVP, and supplied with different concentrations of 2,4-D (0.0; 2.46; 7.38; 12.30; and 17.22 µM), BAP (0.0; 4.92; 9.84; 14.76; and 19.68 µM), and TDZ (0.0; 4.92; 9.84; 14.76; and 19.68 µM). For the in vitro rooting, shootings with approximately 6.0 cm diameter length kept for 15 days in WPM medium with no plant growth regulator and, afterwards, subjected to treatments with different auxins (Control; 9.84 µM IBA; 9.84 µM NAA; and 9.84 µM IAA) as well as the combination among them, in order to verify their effects on percentage of rooting (%), number of roots, and average length of the largest root (cm). The formation of calluses was observed in all explants subjected to the concentrations of the regulators tested. The highest shooting regeneration occurred with 7.38 µM 2,4-D (73%). The highest percentage of shoot rooting (80%) and roots with the largest length (1.3 cm) were found in the culture medium with the combination of 4.92 µM NAA and 4.92 µM IBA. The in vitro regeneration of H. speciosa is feasible. The acclimatization of rooted shoots in Trospstrato® was accomplished with successful and 100% survival of plant material was observed during this stage.

An agar sediment test was developed to evaluate the suitability of organic waste streams from the food industry for recovering nutrients by the aquatic worm Lumbriculus variegatus (Lv). The effects of agar gel, sand, and food quantities in the sediment test on worm growth, reproduction, and water quality were studied. Agar gel addition ameliorated growth conditions by reducing food hydrolysis and altering sediment structure. Best results for combined reproduction and growth were obtained with 0.6% agar-gel (20 ml), 10 g. fine sand, 40 g. coarse sand, and 105 mg fish food (Tetramin). With agar gel, ingestion and growth is more the result of addition of food in its original quality. Final tests with secondary potato starch sludge and wheat bran demonstrated that this test is appropriate for the comparison of solid feedstuffs and suspended organic waste streams. This test method is expected to be suitable for organic waste studies using other sediment dwelling invertebrates.

Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T07:26:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2015-07-01 Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) The most effective disease management method for yield reducing diseases affecting tomatoes is the use of fungicides. This study evaluated the efficacy of chemical control on three Phytophthora sp. isolates, pathogenic to tomatoes. The effect of fungicides on mycelial growth of Phytophthora sp. and on tomato wilt was evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Two tests were done in Petri plates, and one on seedlings, in completely randomized design as a 4×3 factorial, with 5 replications. In vitro tests were done in growth chamber, at 25°C. The experimental unit consisted of a 5-mm diameter fungal mycelial plug placed 30 mm away from a filter paper disk, of similar size, soaked in fungicide, over cornmeal agar. The first test evaluated four commercial products registered for the control of potato blight: chlorothalonil+metalaxyl (Folio Gold® 742.5 WP); propamocarb chloridrate (Infinito® 687.5 CS), metalaxyl-m+mancozeb (Ridomil Gold® 68 WP), cymoxanil + manconzeb (Curzate® MZ 72 WG), at the recommended doses. The other assays evaluated three doses of Infinito (0.125%, 0.150% or 0.175%) and Ridomil. In vivo test was done in the greenhouse, and the experimental unit consisted of one pot, containing one tomato seedling, cultivar Alambra F1. Fungicide was drenched on the seedling soil one day prior to inoculation with 50,000 zoospores per pot. Data of mycelia growth inhibition by fungicide were submitted to analysis of variance and the averages compared by the Tukey test at 5% significance; efficacy was determined as a function of Ridomil®, the standard fungicide. In the first test, regardless of isolate, Infinito® presented performance similar to Ridomil® with efficacy of 98.5%, while Folio Gold® presented efficacy of 57.3% and Curzate® had no fungicide effect. Growth of isolate PP3 was smaller in all fungicides. In the second in vitro test, all three doses of Infinito® had efficacy above 82%. The best control was observed on isolates PP3 and PP4. In the third test, in vivo, no significant differences were observed in root matter among the standard fungicide and the doses of Infinito®; however, efficacy of Infinito® at 0.175% was 14% greater than that obtained with Ridomil®. It can be concluded that Infinito® is one more option for the control of tomato wilt. Plant Pathology Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV Instituto de Ciências Agrárias Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU Agronomia Produção Vegetal Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” Campus Jaboticabal,SP Agronomia Produção Vegetal Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” Campus Jaboticabal,SP