Heritability and variability of bromatological traits evaluated in Panicum maximum hybrids in the Western Amazon.

The knowledge of the genetic parameters of bromatological traits in forages is essential to support the selection of genotypes that will be released as new cultivars. The objectives of this study were to estimate the heritability coefficients and verify the existence of genetic variability of bromatological traits in Panicum maximum hybrids, evaluated in the Western Amazon in different harvests over the year

Comparative agroenvironmental risks of pesticides in different cropping systems: application of the I-Phy indicator

The green revolution laid the foundations of modern agriculture, by using science and technology to produce more from same resources. The pesticides contributed to agricultural output in the last decades; however, their use has resulted in environmental pollution, health problems, soil and water contamination and negative impact on biota. The impacts of agricultural activities to the environment depended on the practices adopted during the production process. Measurement tools to assess the impacts of those practices are necessary to improve agricultural systems and must be evaluated in different ecosystems. Different soils, climates and crops impose many phytosanitary arrangements. This complex network and the fact that most of the indicators and measurement tools are developed for temperate climates makes it difficult to quantify the environmental impacts under subtropical regions. The I-Phy index is a predictive indicator that assesses the risks of pesticide usage in agriculture and identifies as to which practices generate the main environmental impacts of pesticides. The objective of this study was to test the suitability of the I-Phy index for subtropical conditions and, if suitable, compare the pesticide risk between two regions. Five crops were assessed under three different cropping systems: no-tillage, minimal tillage and conventional tillage. The I-Phy index was sensitive in both regions and capable of identifying that no-tillage generally presented risks of environmental pollution slightly lower than the other tillage systems. The results of I-Phy index showed that high environmental vulnerability of the fields and the numerous applications of active ingredients with high risks resulted in high risks of general contamination. The application of I-Phy on these two case studies showed the indicator can be useful as a support tool to farmers, research and extension institutions pursuing management practices with lower impact on the environment

Variability and genetic parameters of chlorophyll content in forage peanut genotypes using the SPAD index.

This study aimed to verify the existence of variability and to estimate genetic parameters for chlorophyll content in forage peanut genotypes

Advancing One Health: Updated core competencies

One Health recognises the interdependence between the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment. With the increasing inclusion of One Health in multiple global health strategies, the One Health workforce must be prepared to protect and sustain the health and well-being of life on the planet. In this paper, a review of past and currently accepted One Health core competencies was conducted, with competence gaps identified. Here, the Network for Ecohealth and One Health (NEOH) propose updated core competencies designed to simplify what can be a complex area, grouping competencies into three main areas of: Skills; Values and Attitudes; and Knowledge and Awareness; with several layers underlying each. These are intentionally applicable to stakeholders from various sectors and across all levels to support capacity-building efforts within the One Health workforce. The updated competencies from NEOH can be used to evaluate and enhance current curricula, create new ones, or inform professional training programs at all levels, including students, university teaching staff, or government officials as well as continual professional development for frontline health practitioners and policy makers. The competencies are aligned with the new definition of One Health developed by the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP), and when supported by subjectspecific expertise, will deliver the transformation needed to prevent and respond to complex global challenges

Caracterização morfológica e produtiva de híbridos de Panicum maximum no estado do Acre.

O melhoramento genético vegetal é um dos grandes responsáveis pelo aumento de produtividade, adaptabilidade, tolerância e/ou resistência das diversas espécies agrícolas utilizadas no mundo. A partir da seleção e cruzamentos é possível identificar, criar e lançar no mercado sementes de espécies melhoradas para as mais diversas características. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar morfologicamente e avaliar a produtividade de híbridos de Panicum maximum no Estado do Acre

Produção de sementes de genótipos de Brachiaria humidicola em Rio Branco, Acre.

O potencial de produção de sementes de híbridos de Brachiara humidicola é ainda desconhecido e poucas informações sobre a produção de sementes de Brachiaria na Amazônia são encontradas na literatura. O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a produtividade de sementes puras em híbridos e cultivares de B. humidicola em Rio Branco, AC. Foram avaliados 4 híbridos apomíticos, além das cultivares Comum e BRS Tupi. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso com 4 repetições. Foram avaliadas a produtividade total de sementes, produtividade de sementes puras e porcentagem de sementes vazias. Foram realizadas análises de variância, estimação das correlações genotípicas e agrupamento de médias por Scott-Knott. Ao analisar a produtividade de sementes puras, houve destaque para a cultivar Comum (53,29 kg ha-1), seguida pela BRS Tupi (29,96 kg ha-1). Os híbridos apresentaram média inferior às cultivares para esta característica, sendo a menor produtividade observada para PL193 (2,86 kg ha-1). Conclui-se que os híbridos de B. humidicola possuem baixa produtividade de sementes puras, quando comparados ao seu genitor masculino, a cv. BRS Tupi, e que as cultivares de B. humidicola apresentam potencial de produção de sementes em Rio Branco, AC. Estudos adicionais sobre a qualidade das sementes colhidas são necessários, visando a determinação da produtividade de sementes puras viáveis