An analysis of spatial dispersal in Ceratitis capitata in an orchard of the ‘Palmer’ mango using McPhail traps1

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to analyse patterns of spatial dispersal in Ceratitis capitata using two types of attractive traps and propose a predictive model of pest dispersal with the aim of determining management zones for decision-making. The experiment was conducted in an orchard of the ‘Palmer’ mango in the district of Belo Campo, Bahia. Sampling was carried out using McPhail and Jackson traps. The pattern of spatial dispersal in C. capitata was determined using the Perry and Mead Index of Dispersion, the Morisita Index, and the Local Moran index (LISA). The spatial variability of the abundance of C. capitata was obtained by geostatistical analysis, with the indicator kriging method used to prepare the location and spatial distribution maps. The Perry and Mead Index of Dispersion and the Morisita Index showed an aggregated pattern of spatial dispersal, whereas the Moran Local index showed a random pattern from 7 DFSH (days from the start of the harvest) to 35 DFSH, and an aggregated pattern at 42 DFSH. The SDI was strong at 7 and 35 DFSH and moderate at 14, 28 and 42 DFSH. The dispersal patterns of C. capitata allow an exponential predictive model to be produced, outlining strategies for exponential management zones of C. capitata, and detecting which places have the highest risk of the pest occurring

Nutritive value of hay from sorghum-sudangrass hybrids (Sorghum sudanense vs. Sorghum bicolor) / Valor nutritivo do feno de híbridos de sorgo com capim-sudão (Sorghum sudanense vs. Sorghum bicolor)

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritive value of hay from ten sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. A randomized block design with ten treatments and three replicates was used. The chemical composition was analyzed 57 days after germination. Hay from hybrids BRS 810 and BRS 802 showed similar dry matter content, although it was lower compared to other genotypes (86.98; 86.47%). Ash content was highest for the hybrid BRS 810 (6.46%). The highest crude protein content was found in hybrids BRS 810, 1013020, and BRS 802 (14.01; 12.84 and 11.96%, respectively). The lowest neutral detergent fiber (NDF) concentrations were observed in hybrids 1134029 and BRS 810, ranging from 57.72 to 58.57%. The acid detergent fiber (ADF) concentration was least in hybrids BRS 810 and 1013029 (30.30 and 30.31%). The highest lignin content was found in hybrids 1013020 and 1134023 (5.82 and 5.41%, respectively). Values of dry matter digestibility were higher than 50%. Hay from all hybrids was of good quality, but hybrids 1013020, BRS 810, BRS 802 were better in terms of nutritive value.This study aimed to evaluate the nutritive value of hay from ten sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. A randomized block design with ten treatments and three replicates was used. The chemical composition was analyzed 57 days after germination. Hay from hybrids BRS 810 and BRS 802 showed similar dry matter content, although it was lower compared to other genotypes (86.98; 86.47%). Ash content was highest for the hybrid BRS 810 (6.46%). The highest crude protein content was found in hybrids BRS 810, 1013020, and BRS 802 (14.01; 12.84 and 11.96%, respectively). The lowest neutral detergent fiber (NDF) concentrations were observed in hybrids 1134029 and BRS 810, ranging from 57.72 to 58.57%. The acid detergent fiber (ADF) concentration was least in hybrids BRS 810 and 1013029 (30.30 and 30.31%). The highest lignin content was found in hybrids 1013020 and 1134023 (5.82 and 5.41%, respectively). Values of dry matter digestibility were higher than 50%. Hay from all hybrids was of good quality, but hybrids 1013020, BRS 810, BRS 802 were better in terms of nutritive value