Reestruturação produtiva do capital no Cerrado: Morrinhos no contexto da modernização do campo em Goiás

Resumo No Brasil a reestruturação produtiva do capital tem como base sustentadora o Estado neoliberal a partir do final da década de 1980. O neoliberalismo como sustentáculo ideológico da reestruturação produtiva, passou a atacar o controle do mercado pelo Estado, responsabilizando essa condição pelas mazelas sociais e propondo o Estado Mínimo, no qual, as grandes corporações passam a controlar a economia. Nesse contexto, o campo brasileiro é considerado estratégico, pois ocorre o fortalecimento da ação das grandes corporações, que passam a controlar, importante fatia da produção brasileira, pela via dos complexos agroindustriais responsáveis pela produção de commodities para o mercado mundial com desdobramentos espaciais substanciais. Seguindo essa vertente política e econômica da realidade brasileira, propomos o estudo sobre a territorialização do capital, a partir da modernização do campo no Município de Morrinhos. Partimos do pressuposto que esta atividade é resultado da reestruturação produtiva do capital no Brasil que se territorializa em Goiás a partir do final da década de 1970. Nessa condição é reorientado o uso dos territórios, rearticulando os sujeitos que o produzem, reordenando os lugares, criando novas legendas espaciais e alterando a existência local. O Município de Morrinhos entra nessa condição pela expressividade econômica, destacando-se a atividade canavieira que vem se tornando uma das principais atividades produtivas do Município. Palavras Chave: Reestruturação Produtiva do Capital. Modernização do Campo em Goiás. Município de Morrinhos.    Abstract In Brazil, the productive restructuring of capital is based on sustaining the neoliberal state from the end of the 1980s Neo-liberalism as an ideological bulwark of the restructuring process, began to attack the market control by the state, blaming the condition for social ills and proposing the minimal state, in which large corporations come to control the economy. In this context, the Brazilian countryside is considered strategic, as is the strengthening of the action of large corporations, which now control important slice of Brazilian production, by way of agroindustrial complexes responsible for the production of commodities to the world market with substantial spatial developments. Following this political and economic aspects of Brazilian reality, we propose the study of the territorial capital, from the modernization of the countryside in the city of Morrinhos. I assume that this activity is the result of productive capital restructuring in Brazil that expand the territory in Goiás from the end of the 1970s this condition is reoriented the use of territories, rearticulating subjects that produce it, reordering the places, creating new spatial subtitles and changing the local existence. The Municipality of Morrinhos enters this condition for economic expressiveness, especially the sugarcane industry that has become one of the main productive activities of the municipality. Keywords: Productive Restructuring of Capital. Field Modernization in Goiás. City of Morrinho

PRODUCTION OF SEEDLINGS OF COLUBRINA GLANDULOSA PERKINS WITH DRILLING WASTE FROM OIL WELLS AND MYCORRHIZAL INOCULATION

Oil exploration, whether onshore or offshore, results in residues from the drilling of wells, called gravel. The use of this environmental liability in the production of seedlings for forest restoration could contribute to an appropriate destination for this waste. In the present study, the objective was to evaluate the effect of the substrate formulated with gravel, with and without inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), on the growth and nutritional status of seedlings of Colubrina glandulosa. The design used was completely randomized in a 5x2 factorial scheme, with five gravel doses (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20%), with and without inoculation with a mixture of AMF spores (Gigaspora margarita¸ Rhizophagus clarus, and Dentiscutata heterogama) with six repetitions, totaling 60 experimental units. Height (H) and stem diameter (SD) were evaluated at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days after seedling transplantation, when the plants were sectioned in shoots (branches + leaves) and roots, to determine dry biomass of shoots (DMS) and of roots (DMR), leaf area index (LAI), rate of length of fine roots colonized by AMF (COL), and chemical composition. The substrate obtained with the application of the lowest gravel dose (5%), without the mycorrhizal inoculation, provided significant increments in H, SD, LAI, DMS, DMR, and COL of the seedlings of Colubrina glandulosa, when compared to the other gravel doses and the presence of mycorrhizal inoculation, 120 days after seedling transplantation

An In Vitro Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Single Bundle Versus Anatomical Double Bundle Techniques

INTRODUCTION: Anterior cruciate ligament ruptures are frequent, especially in sports. Surgical reconstruction with autologous grafts is widely employed in the international literature. Controversies remain with respect to technique variations as continuous research for improvement takes place. One of these variations is the anatomical double bundle technique, which is performed instead of the conventional single bundle technique. More recently, there has been a tendency towards positioning the two bundles through double bone tunnels in the femur and tibia (anatomical reconstruction). OBJECTIVES: To compare, through biomechanical tests, the practice of anatomical double bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a patellar graft to conventional single bundle reconstruction with the same amount of patellar graft in a paired experimental cadaver study. METHODS: Nine pairs of male cadaver knees ranging in age from 44 to 63 years were randomized into two groups: group A (single bundle) and group B (anatomical reconstruction). Each knee was biomechanically tested under three conditions: intact anterior cruciate ligament, reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament, and injured anterior cruciate ligament. Maximum anterior dislocation, rigidity, and passive internal tibia rotation were recorded with knees submitted to a 100 N horizontal anterior dislocation force applied to the tibia with the knees at 30, 60 and 90 degrees of flexion. RESULTS: There were no differences between the two techniques for any of the measurements by ANOVA tests. CONCLUSION: The technique of anatomical double bundle reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with bone-patellar tendon-bone graft has a similar biomechanical behavior with regard to anterior tibial dislocation, rigidity, and passive internal tibial rotation

Doenças respiratórias e fatores associados: estudo de base populacional em São Paulo, 2008-2009

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of acute bronchitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis among children and adolescents and identify associated factors. METHODS: This is a population-based, cross-sectional study. A household survey was conducted with 1,185 children and adolescents from the city of São Paulo (Southeastern Brazil), from 2008 to 2009. The participants were selected by means of probability sampling, stratified by sex and age, and by two-stage cluster sampling. For the adjusted analysis, multiple Poisson regression was used. RESULTS: Of the respondents, 7.3% reported acute bronchitis, 22.6% rhinitis and15.3% sinusitis. After the adjusted analysis, the following characteristics were associated with self;reported acute bronchitis: age 0 to 4 years (PR=17.86; 95%CI: 3.65;90.91), 5 to 9 years (PR=37.04; 95%CI: 8.13;166.67), 10 to 14 years (PR=20,83; 95%CI: 4.93;90.91), allergy (PR=3.12; 95%CI: 1.70;5.73), black and mixed-ethnicity (black and white) skin color (PR=2.29; 95%CI: 1.21;4.35), and living in a household with 1 to 3 rooms (PR=1.85; 95%CI: 1.17;2.94). As to self-reported rhinitis, the following characteristics were associated: age 10 to 14 years (PR=2.77; 95%CI: 1.60;4.78), 15 to 19 years (PR=2.58; 95%CI: 1.52;4.39), allergy (PR=4.32; 95%CI: 2.79;6.70), asthma (PR=2.30; 95%CI: 1.30;4.10) and living in flats (PR=1.70; 95%CI: 1.06;2.73). Concerning self-reported sinusitis, the following characteristics were associated: age 5 to 9 years (PR=2.44; 95%CI: 1.09;5.43), 10 to 14 years (PR=2.99; 95%CI: 1.36;6.58), 15 to 19 years (PR=3.62; 95%CI: 1.68;7.81), allergy (PR=2.23 (95%CI: 1.41;3.52) and obesity (PR=4.42; 95%CI: 1.56;12.50). CONCLUSIONS: Respiratory diseases were more prevalent in population groups with defined characteristics, such as age group, self-reported diseases, type of household and obesity.OBJETIVO: Estimar la prevalencia de bronquitis aguda, rinitis y sinusitis en niños y adolescentes e identificar factores asociados. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal, de base poblacional. Se realizó pesquisa domiciliar con 1.185 niños y adolescentes de Sao Paulo (Sureste de Brasil), de 2008 a 2009. Los participantes fueron seleccionados a partir de muestreo probabilístico, estratificado por sexo y edad y por conglomerados en dos fases. Para análisis ajustado fue realizada regresión múltiple de Poisson. RESULTADOS: De los entrevistados, 7,3% narraron bronquitis aguda, 22,6% rinitis y 15,3% sinusitis. Posterior al análisis ajustado, se asociaron la bronquitis aguda auto-referida: edad de cero a cuatro años (RP=17,86; IC95%:3,65;90,91), cinco a nueve años (RP=37,04; IC95%:8,13;166,67), diez a 14 años (RP=20,83; IC95%: 4,93;90,91), relatar presencia de alergia (RP=3,12; IC95%: 1,70;5,73), color de la piel negra/parda (RP=2,29; IC95%: 1,21;4,35) y vivir en domicilio con uno a tres cuartos (RP=1,85; IC95%:1,17;2,94); a la rinitis auto-referida: edad de diez a 14 años (RP=2,77; IC95%:1,60;4,78), 15 a 19 años (RP=2,58; IC95%:1,52;4,39), relatar presencia de alergia (RP=4,32; IC95%: 2,79;6,70), relatar presencia de asma (RP= 2,30; IC95%:1,30;4,10) y vivir en apartamento (RP=1,70; IC95%:1,06;2,73); a la sinusitis auto-referida: edad de cinco a nueve años (RP=2,44; IC95%: 1,09;5,43), diez a 14 años (RP=2,99; IC95%: 1,36;6,58), 15 a 19 años (RP=3,62; IC95%: 1,68;7,81), relatar presencia de alergia (RP=2,23; IC95%: 1,41;3,52) y presentar obesidad (RP=4,42; IC95%: 1,56;12,50). CONCLUSIONES: Las enfermedades respiratorias prevalecieron mayormente en grupos poblacionales con características definidas, como grupo de edad, enfermedades auto-referidas, tipo de vivienda y obesidad.OBJETIVO: Estimar a prevalência de bronquite aguda, rinite e sinusite em crianças e adolescentes e identificar fatores associados. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, de base populacional. Foi realizado inquérito domiciliar com 1.185 crianças e adolescentes de São Paulo, SP, de 2008 a 2009. Os participantes foram selecionados a partir de amostragem probabilística, estratificada por sexo e idade e por conglomerados em dois estágios. Para análise ajustada foi realizada regressão múltipla de Poisson. RESULTADOS: Dos entrevistados, 7,3% referiram bronquite aguda, 22,6% rinite e 15,3% sinusite. Após análise ajustada, associaram-se à bronquite aguda auto-referida: idade de zero a quatro anos (RP = 17,86; IC95%: 3,65;90,91), cinco a nove anos (RP = 37,04; IC95%: 8,13;166,67), dez a 14 anos (RP = 20,83; IC95%: 4,93;90,91), referir ter alergia (RP = 3,12; IC95%: 1,70;5,73), cor da pele preta/parda (RP = 2,29; IC95%: 1,21;4,35) e morar em domicílio com um a três cômodos (RP = 1,85; IC95%: 1,17;2,94); à rinite auto-referida: idade dez a 14 anos (RP = 2,77; IC95%: 1,60;4,78), 15 a 19 anos (RP = 2,58; IC95%: 1,52;4,39), referir ter alergia (RP = 4,32; IC95%: 2,79;6,70), referir ter asma (RP = 2,30; IC95%: 1,30;4,10) e morar em apartamento (RP = 1,70; IC95%: 1,06;2,73); à sinusite auto-referida: idade cinco a nove anos (RP = 2,44; IC95%: 1,09;5,43), dez a 14 anos (RP = 2,99; IC95%: 1,36;6,58), 15 a 19 anos (RP = 3,62; IC95%: 1,68;7,81), referir ter alergia (RP = 2,23; IC95%: 1,41;3,52) e apresentar obesidade (RP = 4,42; IC95%: 1,56;12,50). CONCLUSÕES: As doenças respiratórias foram mais prevalentes em grupos populacionais com características definidas, como grupo etário, doenças auto-referidas, tipo de moradia e obesidade

Prevalence of asthma and risk factors associated: population based study in São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, 2008-2009

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of asthma and risk factors associated in children and adolescents. METHODS: Population-based cross-sectional study with 1,185 female and male children and adolescents carried out in the city of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, from 2008 to 2009. Data were collected through home interviews. Respondents were selected from two-stage (census tract, household) cluster random sampling stratified by gender and age. Multiple Poisson regression was used in the adjusted analysis between the outcome and socioeconomic, demographic, lifestyle and health condition variables. RESULTS: Of all respondents, 9.1% (95%CI 7.0;11.7) reported asthma. After adjustment, the following variables were found independently associated with asthma: age (0 to 4 years vs. 15 to 19) (PR 3.18, 95%CI 1.20;8.42); age (5 to 9 years vs. 15 to 19) (PR 6.37, 95%CI 2.64;15.39); age (10 to 14 years vs. 15 to 19) (PR 4.51, 95%CI 1.95;10.40); allergy (yes vs. no) (PR 2.22, 95%CI 1.24;4.00); rhinitis (yes vs. no) (PR 2.13, 95%CI 1.22;3.73); health conditions in the 15 days preceding the interview (yes vs. no) (PR 1.96, 95%CI 1.23;3.11); number of rooms in the household (1 to 3 vs. 4 and more) (PR 1.67, 95%CI 1.05;2.66); and skin color (black and mixed vs. white) (PR 2.00, 95%CI 1.14;3.49). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed the importance of factors associated with asthma including rhinitis and allergy; age between 5 to 9 years old; black and mixed skin color; and household with few rooms. Frequent health problems are seen as a common consequence of asthma.OBJETIVO: Estimar a prevalência de asma em crianças e adolescentes e identificar fatores associados. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal de base populacional com 1.185 crianças e adolescentes de ambos os sexos de São Paulo, SP, de 2008 a 2009. As informações foram coletadas por meio de entrevistas domiciliares e os participantes foram selecionados a partir de amostragem probabilística, estratificada por sexo e idade, e por conglomerados em dois estágios (setores censitários e domicílios). Foi realizada regressão múltipla de Poisson na análise ajustada entre o desfecho e variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas, estilo de vida e condições de saúde. RESULTADOS: Dos entrevistados, 9,1% (IC95% 7,0;11,7) referiram asma. Após análise ajustada, identificaram-se os seguintes fatores independentemente associados ao agravo: idade (zero a quatro anos/15 a 19) RP = 3,18 (IC95% 1,20;8,42), idade (cinco a nove anos/15 a 19) RP = 6,37 (IC95% 2,64;15,39), idade (10 a 14 anos/15 a 19) RP = 4,51 (IC95% 1,95;10,40), alergia (sim/não) RP = 2,22 (IC95% 1,24;4,00), rinite (sim/não) RP = 2,13 (IC95% 1,22;3,73), problemas de saúde nos 15 dias prévios à entrevista (sim/não) RP = 1,96 (IC95% 1,23;3,11), número de cômodos no domicílio (1 a 3/4 e mais) RP = 1,67 (IC95% 1,05;2,66), e cor da pele (preta e parda/branca) RP = 2,00 (IC95% 1,14;3,49). CONCLUSÕES: Os achados do presente estudo apontam a importância da asma associada à presença de rinite e alergia, idade entre cinco e nove anos, cor da pele preta e parda e moradia com menor número de cômodos. Os frequentes problemas de saúde podem ser considerados consequência dessa doença.OBJETIVO: Estimar la prevalencia de asma en niños y adolescentes e identificar factores asociados. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal de base poblacional con 1.185 niños y adolescentes de ambos sexos de Sao Paulo, Sudeste de Brasil, de 2008 a 2009. Las informaciones fueron colectadas por medio de entrevistas domiciliares y los participantes fueron seleccionados a partir de muestreo probabilístico, estratificado por sexo y edad, y por conglomerados en dos fases (sectores censitarios y domicilios). Se realizó regresión múltiple de Poisson en el análisis ajustado entre el resultado y las variables sociodemográficas, económicas, estilo de vida y condiciones de salud. RESULTADOS: De los entrevistados, 9,1% (IC95% 7,0;11,7) refirieron asma. Posterior al análisis ajustado, se identificaron los siguientes factores independientemente asociados al agravio: edad (cero a cuatro años/15 a 19) RP = 3,18 (IC95% 1,20;8,42), edad (cinco a nueve años/15 a 19) RP = 6,37 (IC95% 2,64;15,39), edad (10 a 14 años/15 a 19) RP = 4,51 (IC95% 1,95;10,40), alergia (si/no) RP = 2,22 (IC95% 1,24;4,00), rinitis (si/no) RP = 2,13 (IC95% 1,22;3,73), problemas de salud en los 15 días previos a la entrevista (si/no) RP = 1,96 (IC95% 1,23;3,11), número de cuartos en el domicilio (1 a 3/4 y más) RP = 1,67 (IC95% 1,05;2,66), y color de la piel (negra y parda/blanca) RP = 2,00 (IC95% 1,14;3,49). CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados del presente estudio señalan la importancia del asma asociada a la presencia de rinitis y alergia, edad entre cinco y nueve años, color de la piel negra y parda, y a la vivienda con menor número de cuartos. Los frecuentes problemas de salud pueden ser considerados consecuencia de esta enfermedad.82583

Use of therapeutic laser for prevention and treatment of oral mucositis

Oral mucositis (OM) affects patients who are submitted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The purpose of this investigation was to perform a comparative study of the frequency and evolution of OM among patients subjected to therapeutic laser and to the conventional therapy (use of mouthwash called "Mucositis Formula"). The patients were subjected to a myeloablative conditioning regimen before the allogeneic HSCT. Twenty-two patients were selected and divided into 2 groups: group I was irradiated with InGaAlP laser (660 nm) and GaAlAs laser (780 nm), 25 mW potency, 6.3J/cm² dose, in 10-s irradiation time, followed to conventional treatment; group II was subjected only to the conventional treatment. Both World Health Organization (WHO) scale and the Oral Mucositis Assessment Scale (OMAS) were used to evaluate the results. Data were analyzed by the non-parametric Wilcoxon test, with p<0.05 considered as statistically significant. Group I presented a lower frequency of OM (p=0.02) and lower mean scores, according to WHO and OMAS scales (p<0.01 and p=0.01, respectively). In conclusion, laser reduced the frequency and severity of OM, suggesting that therapeutic laser can be used both as a new form of prevention and treatment of OM.A mucosite oral (MO) afeta pacientes que são submetidos ao transplante de células-tronco hematopoéticas (TCTH) devido as altas doses de quimioterapia e/ou radioterapia. A proposta desta investigação foi realizar um estudo comparativo da freqüência e a evolução da MO entre os pacientes submetidos ao laser terapêutico e da terapia convencional (uso de solução de bochecho chamada "Fórmula para Mucosite").Os pacientes foram submetidos ao regime de condicionamento mieloablativo antes da realização do TCTH alogênico.Vinte e dois pacientes foram selecionados e divididos em 2 grupos: grupo I foi irradiado com laser AlGaInP (660 nm) e laser GaAlAs (780 nm), potência de 25 mW, dose de 6,3J/cm², tempo 10 s, seguido do tratamento convencional; grupo II submetido apenas ao tratamento convencional. Ambas as escalas da World Health Organization (WHO) e Oral Mucositis Assessment Scales (OMAS) foram utilizadas para avaliar os resultados. Os dados foram analizados pelo teste não-paramétrico de Wilcoxon, com p<0,05 considerado estatisticamente significante. O grupo I apresentou menor frequência de MO (p=0,02) e menor média de acordo com as escalas WHO e OMAS (p<0,01 e p=0,01, respectivamente). Em conclusão, o laser reduziu a frequência e gravidade da MO, sugerindo que o laser terapêutico pode ser usado para ambos como uma nova forma de prevenção e tratamento da MO

Hipertensão arterial e possíveis fatores de risco

The results of a cross-sectional (prevalence) study of high blood pressure, carried out in 1987 in Araraquara County in the north of S. Paulo State, Brazil are presented. The group studies numbered 1,199 people, including 533 men and 666 women, of from 15 to 74 years of age. The results show a high prevalence of the disease (32.0% for men and 25.3% for women), with a tendency to increase with age, up to the 40's (men) and the 50's (women). There was also a greater percentage of hypertensives in the mulatto and black groups, in the obese, and among those of lower family income, with alower level of schooling and with less well remunerated jobs. However, the logistic regression showed very small odds ratios associated with these risk factors, wich could be attributed to the way these factors were considered.São apresentados resultados de um estudo de prevalência de hipertensão arterial realizado no Município de Araraquara, SP, Brasil, em 1987, que avaliou 1.199 pessoas, sendo 533 homens e 666 mulheres, de 15-74 anos de idade. Os resultados mostram alta prevalência da doença, maior no sexo masculino (32,0%) do que no feminino (25,3%), com tendência crescente com a idade, até os 49 anos (homens) e até os 59 anos (mulheres). Houve, também, maior percentagem de hipertensos nos grupos étnicos preto e pardo, nos obesos e naqueles de menor renda, menor escolaridade e ocupação em estratos inferiores. No entanto, a regressão logística mostrou "odds ratios" muito pequenos, associados a estes fatores, o que pode decorrer da maneira como os mesmos foram considerados

HIGIENE BUCAL E CONTAMINAÇÃO – UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA ORAL HYGIENE AND CONTAMINATION – A LITERATURE REVIEW

A placa bacteriana que se adere aos dentes e a saburra lingual servem como reservatório de patógenos que podem desenvolver infecções na cavidade bucal e de modo sistêmico. Tais infecções podem ser desencadeadas após o contato com as cerdas das escovas contaminadas, sendo imprescindível a correta higienização das mesmas com substâncias desinfetantes e sua troca periódica. Objetivo: Esse trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão narrativa da literatura acerca da higiene oral e da contaminação através da escova dental, apresentando as principais soluções desinfetantes e seus protocolos de administração. Resultados: Vários agentes desinfetantes podem ser utilizados para a limpeza das escovas dentais, como clorexidina 0,12%, hipoclorito de sódio a 1%, enxaguatório bucal à base de óleos essenciais e álcool; vinagre branco, peróxido de hidrogênio, soluções naturais, como chá verde e alho, a radiação eletromagnética e a radiação ultravioleta (UV). Das soluções com bom desempenho, as contendo alho, vinagre e hipoclorito de sódio são as opções ideais para a higienização das escovas. As radiações UV são efetivas, porém possuem maior custo, o que pode diminuir a adesão dos usuários. Já as soluções a base de perborato, o própolis e o antisséptico líquido à base de cloroxilenol são as menos efetivas na desinfecção. Conclusão: As soluções desinfetantes apresentadas nessa revisão podem ter resultados efetivos na desinfecção da escova dental, melhorando a retirada de biofilme e evitando infecções bucais e sistêmicas. Além disso, é necessário o correto armazenamento e a troca adequada das escovas.The bacterial plaque that sticks to the teeth and the tongue coating serve as a reservoir of pathogens that can develop infections in the oral cavity and in a systemic way. Such infections can be triggered after contact with the bristles of the contaminated brushes, and the correct cleaning of the brushes with disinfectant substances and their periodic replacement is essential. Purpose: This work aimed to carry out a narrative review of the literature about oral hygiene and contamination through the toothbrush, presenting the main disinfectant solutions and their administration protocols. Results: Various disinfectant agents can be used for cleaning toothbrushes, such as 0.12% chlorhexidine, 1% sodium hypochlorite, oral rinsing made of essential oils and alcohol; white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, natural solutions such as green tea and garlic, electromagnetic radiation and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Among the solutions with good performance, those containing garlic, vinegar and sodium hypochlorite are the ideal options for sanitization of brushes. UV radiation is effective, but it has a higher cost, which can decrease user compliance. On the other hand, perborate-based solutions, propolis and liquid chloroxylenol-based antiseptic solutions are the least effective in disinfection. Conclusions: The disinfectant solutions presented in this review can have effective results in disinfecting toothbrushes, improving biofilm removal and preventing oral and systemic infections. In addition, both correct storage and replacement of brushes are necessary

Controlled-release and stabilized fertilizers are equivalent options to split application of ammonium nitrate in a double maize-oats cropping system

The application of fertilizers as a topdressing in maize raises serious concerns because too much fertilizer is retained in the upper leaves, causing burning to the tissues. In this study, the use of a controlled-release and a stabilized fertilizer (with 3, 4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate) was compared with the application of a conventional fertilizer split into two equivalent applications in a forage maize-oats cropping system. In maize, 100 and 200 kg N ha−1 of different fertilizers were used in addition to an unfertilized control. The oat crop was not fertilized, since it served only as a winter catch crop. Maize dry matter (DM) yield increased significantly with N rate only in 2019, being the second growing season, with the control showing the lowest average value (7.1 t ha−1). The most fertilized treatments (200 kg N ha−1) gave the highest DM yields, ranging between 14.2 and 16.7 t ha−1, but with no significant differences between them. Oats had a relevant role as a catch crop recovering residual N that could have potentially been lost from the soil. Stalk nitrate concentration proved to be very sensitive to N fertilization (varying from 150.4 to 1945.6 mg kg−1 in 2018 and 494.9 to 1574.9 mg kg−1 in 2019), showing great potential as a tool of N management. These three fertilization strategies seem to be valid options that farmers can consider, after incorporating technical-economic information related to equipment suitability and the price of fertilizers.The authors are grateful to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under Programme PT2020 for financial support to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio