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This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic effect of various concentrations of an aqueous extract of eucalyptus leaves on Urochloa decumbens and Panicum maximum seeds. The extract was prepared from Eucalyptus urograndis leaves that were milled and mixed with distilled water in a 1:9 milled leaves: water ratio to obtain an extract with a defined concentration of 100%. In addition, dilutions of 50%, 25% and 12.5% were prepared, and a 0% dilution was used as a control. The experiment followed a completely randomized design, with four replicates, each of 50 seeds of U. decumbens and 50 seeds of P. maximum, arranged on filter paper moistened with each concentration of extract in a Gerbox plastic box. The results demonstrated the allelopathic potential of E. urograndis aqueous extracts applied to the seeds of U. decumbens and P. maximum. The 50% and 100% concentrations of leaf extract most strongly inhibited the germination, vigor and seedling growth of U. decumbens and P. maximum. The germination speed index and the root length were the characteristics that were most affected by the potentially allelopathic substances contained in the eucalyptus extracts at all concentrations.

ABSTRACT: What is expected from an effective antidote, applied with an herbicide, is that it protects crops from damages by the herbicide without reducing its action on weeds. In this context, the goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of liquid fertilizer as a protector of eucalyptus plants and to control signal grass (Urochloa brizantha) submitted the application of glyphosate when applied in tank mixture. Plants were submitted to doses of liquid fertilizer and glyphosate; the application was performed so that the syrup would reach all aerial parts of the plants. The intoxication percentage of eucalyptus plants was evaluated on day 14, 35 and 49 after application (DAA). On day 49 DAA, the morphologic parameters of eucalyptus plants and the dry mass of signal grass were evaluated. The increase in glyphosate doses reduced the dry mass of signal grass, and 1,080 g ha-1 of glyphosate caused the death of the plant, regardless of the use of the liquid fertilizer. At 90, 180, 360 and 540 g ha-1 doses of glyphosate, the mixing tank with liquid fertilizer reduced glyphosate damages to signal grass. Higher doses of glyphosate caused greater toxicity in eucalyptus and the use of liquid fertilizer reduced this poisoning. High doses of glyphosate increased the control of signal grass, but they also increased the damages to eucalyptus, and the liquid fertilizer tends to reduce such damage. The tank mixture of glyphosate + liquid fertilizer (540 g ha-1 + 3 L ha-1) controlled signal grass without causing damages to eucalyptus.

Objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar os efeitos da capina química e mecânica e da desrama precoce sobre o crescimento do eucalipto em sistema silvipastoril, composto por Eucalyptus saligna (9 x 3 m) e Brachiaria brizantha. Os tratamentos constaram de um fatorial 5 x 2, sendo cinco níveis de desrama (0, 10, 20, 30 e 40% da altura de copa viva do eucalipto) e dois tipos de coroamento: capina mecânica e química. Foram avaliados o ganho em altura, diâmetro ao nível do solo e volume de copa aos 90, 180, 270 e 360 dias após aplicação dos tratamentos (DAA). Aos 640 DAA, avaliou-se o crescimento em diâmetro e altura, bem como a matéria seca do tronco. Diferenças significativas não foram observadas nos parâmetros avaliados em função dos métodos de capina, porém houve efeito para a intensidade de desrama e época de avaliação. Em todas as épocas avaliadas, o aumento no nível de desrama proporcionou redução no crescimento das plantas. Aos 90 DAA, plantas com 40% de desrama apresentaram redução no crescimento em altura de 69% e de 87% para diâmetro, em relação às plantas não desramadas; aos 360 DAA, essa diferença caiu para 21,8 e 22,8% para altura e diâmetro, respectivamente. Aos 640 DAA, observaram-se indicativos de recuperação das plantas desramadas; entretanto, ainda foram verificados efeitos negativos da intensidade de desrama sobre o crescimento do eucalipto. Conclui-se que o tipo de capina não influenciou o crescimento inicial do eucalipto e que a desrama precoce facilita a aplicação de glyphosate, porém causa redução no crescimento das plantas.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different crown diameters on the early growth of eucalyptus intercropped with Brachiaria decumbens in a silvopastoral system. The experiment was conducted in a B. decumbens established pasture, where hybrid eucalyptus urograndis (clone GG100) was planted, spaced 8 x 3 m. A randomized block design was used, with six replicates. Treatments consisted of five crown diameters (0.0, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0 m) surrounding the eucalyptus plants. Five weeding hoes were performed throughout the experiment, according to the different crown diameters, aiming to maintain the eucalyptus plants free from B. decumbens interference. At 90, 180, 270, and 360 DAP, the height and the diameter of the eucalyptus plants were evaluated, and at 360 DAP, surface biomass and leaf area were evaluated. At 90 DAP, it was verified that the non-weeded plants had lower growth, compared to those submitted to crowns. Crown diameters of 2.51 and 2.64 m allowed greater growth in height and diameter at ground level of eucalyptus plants, respectively, in all periods evaluated. Biomass production and leaf area per plant at 360 DAP were also influenced by the different crown diameters. It was concluded that crown diameter around 2 meters provided favorable conditions for early growth of eucalyptus and less involvement in the area occupied by forage.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a eficiência fotossintética e o uso da água por plantas de clones de eucalipto submetidas ao herbicida glyphosate. O experimento foi realizado em esquema fatorial 4 x 5, com quatro clones de eucalipto (57, 386, 1203 e 1213) e quatro doses de glyphosate (43,2; 86,2; 129,6; e 172,8 g ha-1) e uma testemunha sem herbicida, considerada dose zero, com quatro repetições. Aos 7, 14, 21 e 28 dias após aplicação do herbicida (DAA) foi avaliada a intoxicação das plantas, e aos 7 e 21 DAA, o fluxo de gases pelos estômatos (U - mmol s-1), a atividade fotossintética (A - mmol m-2 s-1), a condutância estomática (Gs - mol m-1 s-1), a transpiração (E - mol H2O m-2 s-1) e a eficiência do uso da água (QUE - mol CO2 mol H2O-1). Aos 50 DAA, as plantas de eucalipto foram coletadas e colocadas em estufa de ventilação forçada a 70 ºC até atingirem massa constante. Aos 21 DAA, o clone 1203 comportou-se como mais sensível ao herbicida. Não houve diferença entre clones para as variáveis fisiológicas avaliadas. Aos 21 DAA constatou-se que, com o incremento da dose de glyphosate, houve redução na condutância estomática, na taxa de fluxo de gases pelos estômatos, na taxa fotossintética e na eficiência do uso da água. Plantas dos clones 1213 e 1203 apresentaram maior acúmulo de massa seca. O aumento da dose do glyphosate promoveu menor acúmulo de massa seca das plantas de eucalipto. O glyphosate afetou negativamente o crescimento e a eficiência fotossintética e de uso da água dos clones estudados.The objective of this study was to assess the photosynthetic efficiency and water use by eucalyptus clones submitted to the herbicide glyphosate. The experiment was performed in a 4 x 5 factorial, with four eucalyptus clones (57, 386, 1203 and 1213), four doses of glyphosate (43.2, 86.2, 129.6 and 172.8 g ha-1) and a control without herbicide, considered zero dose, with four replications. At 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after herbicide application (DAA), plant intoxication was evaluated and at 7 and 21 DAA, stomatal gas flow (U - mmol s-1), photosynthetic activity (A -mmol m-2 s-1), stomatal conductance (Gs - mol m-1 s-1), transpiration (E - mol H2O m-2 s-1) and water use efficiency (WUE - mol CO2 mol H2O-1). At 50 DAA, the eucalyptus plants were collected and placed in a forced-ventilation oven at 70 °C until constant weight to determine dry mass. At 21 DAA, clone 1203 was found to be the most sensitive to the herbicide. There was no difference among the clones for the assessed physiological variables. At 21DAA, it was verified that increasing doses of glyphosate led to a reduction in stomatal conductance, stomatal gas flow rate, photosynthetic rate and water use efficiency. Plants of clones 1213 and 1203 showed a higher accumulation of dry mass. Increasing doses of glyphosate promoted less accumulation of dry mass in the eucalyptus plants. Glyphosate negatively affected growth, photosynthetic efficiency and water use of the evaluated clones.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a distribuição de líquido da ponta de pulverização com indução de ar e jato excêntrico AIUB 8502 sob diferentes condições operacionais. Foram avaliados perfil individual, vazão, ângulo de abertura do jato, faixa de aplicação e distribuição volumétrica simulada de duas pontas AIUB 8502 nas pressões de trabalho de 200, 300, 400 e 500 kPa, altura de 30, 40 e 50 cm em relação ao alvo e espaçamento entre pontas de 30 a 100 cm. Todas as análises foram realizadas seguindo a norma ISSO 5682-1, com algumas adaptações. A ponta apresentou distribuição de líquido excêntrica com um lado descontínuo e extremidade oposta excêntrica, com queda abrupta do volume de líquido. À medida que se aumentou a altura da barra e a pressão de trabalho, alongou-se o perfil do jato. O maior número de configurações uniformes foi obtido na altura de 50 cm, decrescendo nas alturas de 40 e 30 cm. A vazão e o ângulo do jato excêntrico aumentaram com o incremento na pressão, não havendo diferença entre o ângulo do jato descontínuo e o total entre as pressões de 400 e 500 kPa e de 200 e 300 kPa.The objective of this work was to evaluate the liquid distribution of air induction and off-center AIUB 8502 spray nozzles under different operating conditions. Individual profile, spray nozzle outflow, spray angle, spray width and simulated distribution profile for two AIUB 8502 nozzles at working pressures of 200, 300, 400 and 500 kPa, height of 30, 40 and 50 cm from the target and 30 to 100 cm spacing were evaluated. All the tests were performed following ISO 5682-1 with some adaptations. The nozzles presented an eccentric liquid distribution with a discontinuous side and eccentric opposing end, with sharp decrease in volume. Profile distribution increased with increased bar height and working pressure. The largest number of uniform configurations was obtained at the height of 50 cm, decreasing at the heights of 40 and 30 cm. Angle and flow rate of the off-center nozzle increased with increase in pressure, with no differences between discontinuous and total angles between 400 and 500 kPa, and 200 and 300 kPa pressure ranges.

El objetivo de este trabajo fue el de evaluar la deposición transversal de caldo de las boquillas pulverizadoras de doble abanico TTJ60-11004 y TTJ60-11002 en distintas condiciones operacionales. Se utilizaron 5 muestras de cada boquilla pulverizadora siendo considerada cada unidad, una repetición. La distribución de caldo fue evaluada por medio de una mesa de evaluación de distribución construida de acuerdo con la norma ISO 56821. Se evaluó el perfil de distribución individual, la distribución volumétrica simulada de la superposición de los chorros por medio del coeficiente de variación (CV%) de los volúmenes colectados, el caudal y el ángulo de abertura de los chorros. Las condiciones operacionales fueron: presión de trabajo de 200, 300 y 400 Kpa, altura de 30, 40 y 50 cm en relación al blanco y espaciamiento entre boquillas simulados en Software (Microsoft Excel) entre 45 y 100 cm. Las boquillas presentaron perfil individual descontinuo con la mayor deposición de líquido en la región central y reducción del volumen gradual en dirección a las extremidades. El aumento de la presión promovió alargamiento del perfil y de la franja de aplicación. Las boquillas proporcionaron perfil uniforme que dependió del espaciamiento entre las boquillas, con valores menores con reducción en el espaciamiento y en presiones mayores. El caudal y el ángulo del chorro aumentaron con el incremento en la presión.The objective of this work was evaluate the transversal spray deposition of double plain spurt nozzles TTJ60-11004 and TTJ60-11002 in different operational conditions. Was used five samples of each nozzle and considerate a unite one repetition. The spray deposition was evaluate on a table of evaluation distribution constructed in accordance with norm ISO 5682-1. Was evaluate a single spray distribution, volumetric distribution of the overlapping spurts by means of the coefficient of variation (CV%), outflow and angle of opening of the spurts. The operational conditions had been pressure of work of 200, 300 and 400 kPa, height of 30, 40 and 50 cm in relation to the target and spacing between nozzles in 45 and 100 cm simulated in software (Microsoft Excel). The nozzles presented discontinous individual profile with higher liquid deposition in the central region and gradual volume reduction in direction to extremities. The increase in the pressure promoted along of the profile and the band of application. The nozzles provided profile uniform to depend on the space between nozzles, with lesser values with reduction in the space and higher pressures. The outflow and the angle of the spurt had increased with the increment in the pressure

A anatomia da folha, de colmo e do rizoma de Digitaria insularis foi investigada, visando identificar características que possam estar relacionadas à sua tolerância ao glyphosate. Sementes e rizomas de plantas adultas foram coletadas em campo, em área de plantio direto, onde o herbicida glyphosate vem sendo utilizado repetidamente há vários anos. As plantas provenientes dessas sementes e desses rizomas foram cultivadas em vasos com capacidade de 3 L, contendo solo de textura média, em casa de vegetação. Quando as plantas atingiram o estádio fenológico de pré-florescimento, foram coletadas três folhas totalmente expandidas por planta, entre o terceiro e o quinto nó. Simultaneamente, coletaram-se fragmentos dos rizomas e os entrenós recobertos pelas bainhas das folhas amostradas. As amostras foram fixadas em FAA50 e estocadas em etanol, para obtenção de cortes histológicos e montagem das lâminas, conforme metodologia usual. Para obtenção do índice estomático e da densidade estomática nas superfícies da epiderme, amostras das folhas foram diafanizadas, conforme método utilizado usualmente. Verificou-se que plantas provenientes de rizomas apresentavam maior índice estomático e maior número de estômatos por mm², maior espessura na epiderme das faces adaxial e abaxial e maior espessura da lâmina foliar. Foi observada coloração intensa nos rizomas submetidos ao Lugol, indicando presença de grande quantidade de amido, independentemente da origem do material.The anatomy of the leaf, stem and rhizome of Digitaria insularis was studied, evaluating characteristics that could be related to its tolerance to glyphosate. Seeds and rhizomes of adult plants were collected in the field, area of no-till system, where the herbicide glyphosate had been repeatedly used for several years. The plants derived from these seeds and rhizomes were cultivated in 0.003 m³ vases, containing soil, under a greenhouse conditions. When the plants reached the preflowering stage, three totally expanded leaves were collected per plant, between the third and fifth nodes. Fragments of the internodes covered by the sheaths of the sampled leaves were collected together with the rhizomes. The samples were fixed in FAA50 and embedded in ethanol to obtain histological sections and mount the slider, according to the methodology. Leaf samples were diaphanized, following the usual methodology, to obtain the stomatal index and stomatal density at the epidermal surfaces. Plants derived from rhizomes had higher stomatal index and larger number of stomata per mm², thicker adaxial and abaxial epidermis faces and thicker leaf lamina. The intense coloration in the rhizomes treated with lugol indicated the presence of a great amount of starch, regardless of the origin of the material.

Digitaria insularis é uma espécie perene, que se reproduz por sementes e rizomas, sendo de difícil controle após a primeira floração. Visando definir técnicas para o manejo integrado dessa espécie, o seu crescimento foi avaliado em casa de vegetação, em recipiente plástico contendo 0,003 m³ de solo. Avaliações de altura, área foliar e massa seca foram realizadas em 15 épocas, entre 14 e 112 dias após a emergência (DAE), em intervalos regulares de sete dias. Foi utilizado o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro repetições. As plantas foram fragmentadas em raiz + rizoma, colmo e folha. Posteriormente, determinou-se a área foliar e a massa seca das diferentes partes após secagem a 70 ºC em estufa com ventilação forçada, até massa constante. Os valores máximos de área foliar e a massa seca foram atingidos aos 98 e 105 DAE, respectivamente. As folhas apresentaram maior participação no acúmulo de massa seca total, seguida por raízes+rizomas, até os 105 DAE. O acúmulo de massa seca de Digitaria insularis foi lento até 45 DAE. A partir dessa época, verificou-se rápido acúmulo de massa seca nas raízes, o que pode ser atribuído à formação dos rizomas. Os valores da taxa de crescimento relativo (TCR) foram decrescentes com o tempo, devido à maior alocação de fotoassimilados para estruturas formadas com o desenvolvimento da planta. Digitaria insularis apresenta crescimento lento até 45 DAE, sendo este rápido a partir dos 45 até os 105 DAE, sugerindo a possibilidade de bom controle cultural dessa espécie por culturas que tenham crescimento inicial rápido, grande área foliar e que cubram rapidamente o solo.Digitaria insularis is a perennial species that reproduces from seeds and rhizomes, being difficult to control after its first flowering. In order to define integrated management techniques to this species, its growth was evaluated under greenhouse conditions, using a pot filled with 0.003 m³ of soil. Height, leaf area and dry matter evaluations were carried out between 14 and 112 days after emergence (DAE), every 7 days, at 15 different times. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized block design, with four replications. The plant was fragmented into root+rhizome, stem and leaf. After drying at 70 ºC, leaf area and dry matter were determined. Highest leaf area and dry matter values were verified at 98 and 105 DAE, respectively. Leaves showed higher participation in dry matter total accumulation followed by roots+rhizome, up to 105 DAE. Dry matter accumulation of Digitaria insularis slowed down up to 45 DAE, increasing due to rhizome formation. Relative growth rate values decreased along time due to higher photo assimilate accumulation. Digitaria insularis showed slow growth up to 45 DAE, increasing from 45 to 105 DAE, suggesting the possibility of good cultural control by crops that have fast initial growth and large leaf area, covering the soil rapidly.

We have compared gene expression, using the Differential Display Reverse Transcriptase - Polymerase Chain Reaction (DDRT-PCR) technique, by means of mRNA profile in Melipona scutellaris during ontogenetic postembryonic development, in adult worker, and in both Natural and Juvenile Hormone III-induced adult queen. Six, out of the nine ESTs described here, presented differentially expressed in the phases L1 or L2, or even in both of them, suggesting that key mechanisms to the development of Melipona scutellaris are regulated in these stages. The combination HT11G-AP05 revealed in L1 and L2 a product which matches to thioredoxin reductase protein domain in the Clostridium sporogenes, an important protein during cellular oxidoreduction processes. This study represents the first molecular evidence of differential gene expression profiles toward a description of the genetic developmental traits in the genus Melipona.Nesse estudo nós usamos a técnica de Differential Display Reverse Transcriptase - Polymerase Chain Reaction (DDRT-PCR) para comparamos o perfil de mRNA em Melipona scutellaris durante o desenvolvimento ontogenético pós-embrionário e em operárias adultas, rainha natural e induzida pelo Hormônio Juvenil III. Fragmentos diferencialmente expressos foram detectados usando as seguintes combinações de primers: HT11G-AP05; HT11C-AP05; HT11G-OPF12; HT11G-OPA16. Dos 9 ESTs descrito nesse trabalho, 6 tiveram expressão diferencial nas fases de larva L1 e L2, sugerindo serem mecanismos chave no regulação do desenvolvimento larval em Melipona. A combinação HT11G-AP05 revelou em L1 e L2 um produto com similaridade à proteína tioredoxina redutase de Clostridium sporogenes, uma proteína importante durante os processos de oxidoredução. Esse estudo representa as primeiras evidências moleculares do perfil de expressão durante o desenvolvimento ontogenético em abelhas do gênero Melipona.