Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Clitoria guianensis (Aubl.) Benth var. Guianensis: A Comprehensive Review of its Anti -Inflammatory and wound healing properties

Introduction This article proposes a comprehensive systematic review to analyze the potential of Clitoria guianensis as an anti-inflammatory and wound healing agent The emphasis on diversifying research methods aims to deepen understanding of its medicinal properties especially in the context of anti-inflammatory and wound healing activities The plant belonging to the genus Clitoria and native to Brazil is recognized for its aphrodisiac properties and is used as a sexual stimulant tonic and energizer Studies highlight the presence of bioactive compounds such as isoflavones which contribute to its medicinal properties Methodology The study was based on the Systematic Literature Review Protocol SLRP establishing a framework for comprehensively reviewing scientific literature The objective was to identify the medicinal properties of C guianensis in Brazil focusing on its potential anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties Results The results of this scientific review aim to substantiate the consideration of C guianensis as a potentially beneficial plant in tissue regeneration processes Although not directly addressing wound healing it is suggested that its antiinflammatory properties and modulation of the immune response may positively influence these processes Discussion Systematic analysis provides a critical and comprehensive insight into the medicinal properties of C guianensis contributing to the understanding of its antiinflammatory and wound healing potential A diversified approach integrating in vivo in vitro and in silico data is essential for understanding its potential in clinical practice Conclusion This study by conducting a systematic review of scientific literature explored evidence related to the antiinflammatory and wound healing potential of C guianensis Practical implications confirm the medicinal and pharmacochemical properties of this medicinal plant revealing its chemical and therapeutic richness and highlighting the importance of further studies Thus this work establishes a solid foundation for future research advancing the understanding and therapeutic application of C guianensis in medicin

GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF COWPEA FERTILIZED WITH BIODIGESTER SEPTIC TANK EFFLUENT

This study aimed to evaluate the growth and grain yield of cowpea fertilized with effluent from a biodigester septic tank. The experiment was conducted from March to June 2009 in the municipality of Gurupi, Tocantins State, Brazil. The experiment used a randomized block design, with five treatments and four replicates. Four treatments with fertilizer applications of effluent from a biodigester septic tank (T20 with 20 mm effluent, T16 with 16 mm effluent, T12 with 12 mm effluent, and T8 with 8 mm effluent), plus a control with NPK fertilizer were tested. The following parameters were determined in the growth analysis: dry weight, leaf area, leaf area index, absolute growth rate, relative growth rate, and net assimilation rate. Agronomic variables related to grain yield and the Pearson correlation between the random variables were also determined. Increasing the dose of the effluent from the biodigester septic tank reduced the performance of the variables related to growth analysis and grain yield. The 8-mm effluent dose resulted in cowpea productivity similar to that obtained with the NPK fertilizer recommended for the crop

Residues of cattle slaughterhouse effluent as an alternative fertilizer for the production of rocket

El uso de altas dosis de fertilizantes minerales que se recomienda para cultivos de hortalizas, además de sobrecargar el proceso de producción, provoca el desequilibrio ambiental. Por lo tanto, la demanda de informaciones que puedan permitir el uso de residuos orgánicos como fertilizante diferentes es creciente. Así, el objetivo fue evaluar el efecto de diferentes niveles de residuos de lagunas de tratamiento de residuos en los ingresos morfo fisiológicos de Eruca sativa L. en centro-sur del estado de Tocantins. El experimento se estableció con la cultura de la rúcula, sometida a cinco tratamientos que corresponden a cinco dosis del residuo (0, 20, 40, 60 y 80 Mg ha-1) con tres repeticiones. Estas características fueron: masa seca total (g), número de hojas, área foliar (cm2) y la tasa de asimilación neta. Para cada característica se recogieron muestras para su análisis en los días 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 y 35 después de la siembra. Para todas las características evaluadas, hubo un efecto positivo de la dosis de los residuos, manteniendo respuesta incluso en las dosis más altas (60 y 80 Mg ha-1). El uso de los residuos de matadero bovino como fertilizante alternativo he promovido el desarrollo de rúcula con un aumento en la producción hasta la dosis de 80 Mg ha-1.O uso de elevadas doses de fertilizantes minerais recomendadas para o cultivo de olerícolas, além de onerar o processo produtivo, desencadeia o desequilíbrio ambiental. Assim, a demanda por informações que viabilizem a utilização de diferentes resíduos como fertilizantes orgânicos vêm aumentando. Diante disso, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de doses de resíduo de lagoas de tratamento de efluentes sobre o rendimento morfofisiológico da Eruca sativa L. na região centro Sul do Estado do Tocantins. O experimento foi montado com a cultura da rúcula, submetidos a cinco tratamentos que corresponderam a cinco doses do resíduo (0; 20; 40; 60; e 80 Mg ha-1) e três repetições. As características avaliadas foram: massa seca total (g), número de folhas, área foliar (cm2) e taxa de assimilação líquida. Para cada característica foram coletadas amostras para análise aos 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 e 35 dias após a semeadura. Para todas as características avaliadas houve efeito positivo da dose do resíduo, com resposta até as maiores dosagens (60 e 80 Mg ha-1). A utilização de resíduo de frigorífico bovino como fertilizante alternativo promoveu o desenvolvimento da rúcula com incremento na produção até a dose de 80 Mg ha-1.The use of high doses of mineral fertilizers recommended for growing vegetables, besides burdening the production process, triggers the environmental imbalance. Thus, the demand for information which enables the use of different waste materials as organic fertilizers has been increasing. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the effect of rates of residual waste of effluent treatment on morphophysiological income of Eruca sativa L. in central southern region of the state of Tocantins. The experiment was performed with the culture of the rocket, underwent five treatments that consisted of five doses of the residue (0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 Mg ha-1) and three replications. The characteristics evaluated were: total dry matter (g), leaf number, leaf area (cm2) and net assimilation rate. For every characteristic, samples were collected for analysis at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 days after sowing. For all traits there was positive effect of the residual dose, responding to higher doses (60 and 80 Mg ha-1). The use of refrigerated beef residue as an alternative fertilizer promoted the development of the rocket with an increase in production until the dose of 80 Mg ha-1

Índices de clorofila em partes da planta de arroz de terras altas

Uma possibilidade para aprimorar o manejo da adubação nitrogenada seria estabelecer qual o estado nutricional de N adequado através da avaliação do teor de clorofila das folhas. Contudo, diferenças entre cultivares, tipo e idade da folha influenciam as leituras do clorofilômetro. Assim, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a dinâmica dos índices de clorofila nas diversas folhas da planta, bem como a influência resultante da adubação nitrogenada em genótipos de arroz de terras altas através de uma avaliação do status nutricional de N utilizando clorofilômetro. As cultivares foram avaliadas em dois experimentos contrastantes quanto á dose de nitrogênio. Avaliou-se o índice de clorofila a , b, relação entre índices de clorofila a/b e índice de clorofila total (a+b). As leituras foram realizadas na última folha completamente expandida, na folha do terço mediano e na folha ativa mais velha. Para as leituras utilizou-se o clorofilômetro ClorofiLOG CFL 1030.  A folha fisiologicamente mais velha da planta de arroz é a mais indicada para diagnosticar o estado nutricional de N da planta. A avaliação do índice de clorofila b nas folhas mais velhas pode ser mais precisa na diagnose do estado nutricional de N do arroz através da utilização do clorofilômetro

Response to the foliar application of biofertilizer doses in lettuce

Na adubação da alface tem sido comum o uso de fontes alternativas, entre os quais os biofertilizantes. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência de diferentes doses de biofertilizante aplicados em solução via adubação foliar em diferentes concentrações sobre plantas de alface cv. ‘Verônica. O experimento foi instalado em blocos casualizados com três repetições e parcelas com 64 plantas. Os tratamentos constaram de quatro doses de biofertilizante (0 %; 10 %; 20 % e 30 %) aplicados via foliar aos 17 dias após o transplantio das mudas. Em cada parcela foram realizadas coletas de três plantas da parcela útil em intervalos de cinco dias após a aplicação dos biofertilizantes – DAA (aos 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 e 30 DAA). Em cada DAA foram obtidos a massa seca das folhas e do caule para obtenção da Taxa de Assimilação Líquida - TAL; Taxa de Crescimento Relativo - TCR; Taxa de Crescimento Absoluto - TCA; Razão de Área Foliar - RA; Razão da Massa Foliar - RMF; e Razão Caulinar - RC. As concentrações de biofertilizantes afetaram a TAL, TCR e TCA nos diferentes períodos de avaliação, com valores máximos atingidos entre 10 e 15 DAA. A concentração de 20% foi a que resultou na maior taxa de crescimento absoluto e maior taxa de assimilação líquida, proporcionando um melhor desenvolvimento e crescimento das plantas de alface.On lettuce fertilization, it has been common the use of alternative sources, among which the biofertilizer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different biofertilizer doses applied in solution via foliar fertilization under different concentrations over cv. ‘Verônica lettuce plants. The experiment was installed in random blocks with three replicates and parcels with 64 plants. The treatments consisted in four biofertilizer doses (0%; 10%; 20% and 30%) applied via foliar fertilization at 17 days after the seedling transplanting. In each parcel, we collected three plants of the useful portion, in intervals of five days after the biofertilizer application – DAA (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 DAA). In each DAA we obtained the dry mass of the leaves and stem for the obtaining of the Net Assimilation Rate – TAL; Relative Growth Rate – TCR; Absolute Growth Rate – TCA; Leaf Area Ratio – RA; Leaf Mass Ratio – RMF; and Stem Ratio – RC. The biofertilizer concentrations affected the TAL, TCR and TCA on the different periods of evaluation, with maximum values reached between 10 and 15 DAA. The concentration of 20% was the one which resulted on the highest absolute growth rate and highest net assimilation rate, providing a better development and growth of lettuce plants.En la fertilización de la lechuga ha sido común el uso de fuentes alternativas, incluyendo biofertilizantes. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la influencia de diferentes dosis de biofertilizantes aplicados en solución vía abono foliar a diferentes concentraciones sobre plantas de lechuga cv. “Verónica”. El experimento fue en diseño de bloques completos al azar con tres repeticiones y parcelas con 64 plantas. Los tratamientos consistieron de cuatro dosis de biofertilizantes (0%, 10%, 20% y 30%) como aplicación foliar a los 17 días después de trasplantar las plántulas. Se colectaran tres plantas da parte útil de cada parcela en intervalos de cinco días después de la aplicación de los biofertilizantes - DAA (a los 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 y 30 DAA). En cada DAA se obtuve la masa seca de las hojas y tallos para la obtención de la tasa de asimilación neta - TAL; Tasa de Crecimiento Relativo - TCR; Tasa de Crecimiento Absoluto - TCA; razón de área foliar - RA; razón de masa –foliar y la razón caulinar - RC. Las concentraciones de biofertilizantes afectaran la TAL, TCR y TCA en los períodos de evaluación, con valores máximos alcanzados entre 10 y 15 DDA. Se observó que la concentración de 20% fue el que resultó en el crecimiento absoluto más alto y una mayor tasa asimilación neta, proporcionando un mejor desarrollo y crecimiento de las plantas de lechuga

Análise de crescimento em plântulas de arroz em função do tratamento de sementes com nutrientes minerais

The objective of this study was to evaluate the initial growth in seedling rice in relation of the seed treatment with nutrients applied before planting. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Tocantins - Campus Gurupi in a randomized block design with three replications, evaluating the Metica variety rice with three seed treatments in six harvest times. The treatments were: 1 - control without application of mineral elements; 2 - application of zinc, boron, molybdenum and sulfur (concentration of 182.4, 7.6, 45.6 and 83.6 g/l, respectably); 3 - application of zinc and boron concentration of 350 and 20 g/kg, respectably). The evaluations were at 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 and 27days after emergence. Seed treatment with nutrients increased growth and vigor of rice in the initial phase of the cycle. The rate of increase of rice plants were influenced by seed treatment, where the combination of Zn+B+S+Mb showed the best results, favoring the growth, mainly, of the root system of plants.O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento inicial em plântulas de arroz em função do tratamento das sementes com nutrientes minerais. O experimento foi desenvolvido na Universidade Federal do Tocantins – Campus de Gurupi, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso com três repetições, avaliando-se a cultivar de arroz Metica com três tratamentos de semente, em seis épocas de coleta. Os tratamentos foram: (tratamento 1) testemunha sem aplicação de elementos minerais; (tratamento 2) aplicação de zinco (182,4 g/l), boro (7,6 g/l), molibdênio (45,6 g/l) e enxofre (83,6 g/l); e (tratamento 3) aplicação de 350 g/kg de zinco e 20 g/kg de boro. As coletas foram aos 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 e 27 dias após a emergência. Os tratamentos de sementes com nutrientes incrementaram o crescimento e vigor de plantas de arroz na fase inicial do ciclo. As taxas de incremento das plantas de arroz foram influenciadas pelo tratamento de sementes, onde a combinação de Zn+B+Mb+S apresentou os melhores resultados favorecendo, principalmente, o crescimento do sistema radicular das plantas

LUMINOUS INTERCEPTION OF EUCALYPTUS CLONES AT DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Combinations of species, cultivars, clones and structural arrangements are cited as possibilities that may determine the interactions between these system components and management, needing to be better understood, especially in relation to shading capacity. In this sense, the present study aims to evaluate the light interception of Eucalyptus spp. clones at different structural arrangements for integrated production systems. An experiment was installed in randomized blocks design with five replications, in factorial scheme 4 x 2. Four structural arrangements A1 = Triple row (3,5 x 3,5 x 3,5) + 88 m; A2 = Double row (3,5 x 3,5) + 44 m; A3 = Single row 4 x 22 m; and A4 = Single row 4 x 11 m and two hybrids clones of Eucalyptus urophylla x E. grandis. For the estimation of the luminosity characteristics, the CI-110 imager equipment was used for estimate: the leaf area index, the average leaf angle, the coefficient of transmission, the sunflecks and the photosynthetically active radiation. Data were analyzed by variance analysis and the averages of the values of characteristics were compared by the Tukey test at 5% probability. The single row arrangement A4 promoted to the clones the greater shading capacity, characterized by high values of leaf area index, lower values of photosynthetically active radiation and by the densification of the arrangement of the other rows of alleys

Application of GA3 and harvest season interfere in pineapple yield and fruit quality

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of GA3 (gibberellic acid) application on growing pineapple ‘Pérola’ fruits, and also the harvest season on yield, and fruit quality. The experimental design used was randomized blocks in 5×2 factorial design, being the first factor the application of GA3, and the second the harvest season, totaling in 10 treatments with four replicates, in split-plot plots. The treatments tested were: 1) GA3 application after the appearance of the first flower open on the inflorescence; 2) application of GA3 after the closing of the flowers in the inflorescence; 3) application of GA3 45 days before the first harvest; 4) two applications of GA3: one after the closing of flowers and another 45 days before the first fruits harvest; and 5) without application of GA3. Two harvest seasons were evaluated: 150 and 180 days after the floral induction. The phytoregulator Pro-Gibb® in a concentration of 200 mg L-1 of GA3 was adopted. The variables assessments were: fruit length with crown and without, crown length and mass, crownless fruit mass, average fruit mass and yield, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, and pH of the juice. The harvest of pineapple fruits held 180 days after floral induction, combined with an application of GA3 45 days before the harvest, provided greater yield while maintaining and improving the quality of pineapple ‘Pérola’ fruits. The use of GA3 did not influence the pineapple yield when the harvest is performed early, i.e. 150 days after flower induction

Biochemical quality of cowpea beans grown under water-deficit maintained with hydrogel

Investigations related to the effects of the hydrogel use in a water-deficit conditions on the biochemical composition of the harvested products are scarce. The aim of this study was to verify the influence of hydrogel on the biochemical response of cowpea beans produced under water-deficit in southern Tocantins. The experiment was a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments were obtained in a 2x5 factorial scheme, being: two sources of hydrogel (Hydroplan-EB HyC and Polim-Agri PP) and five concentrations (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20kg ha-1). After harvesting, the grains of cowpea, BRS Vinagre cultivar, were ground and chemically analyzed. The oil content of the seeds agreed with the reference values. The use of Polim-Agri PP promoted the best levels of amino acids (0.38mg g-1) and proteins (243.22mg g-1) of the grains. The carbohydrate content of them (Ȳ= 81.44mg g-1) was better using Hydroplan-EB HyC, regardless of the concentration applied. The application of 6.28kg ha-1 of Polim-Agri PP provided the highest starch content (842g mg-1). The use of hydrogel improves the biochemical quality of cowpea beans produced under water deficit in southern Tocantins

Índices fisiológicos de plântulas de milho (Zea mays L.) sob ação de bioestimulantes

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of biostimulants seedling growth of maize (Zea mays L.) through some physiological parameters that make up the analysis of growth. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Federal University of Tocantins. The experimental design was a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments consisted of three biostimulants (BioradicanteTM, EcormonTM and Vitalem ForteTM) used separately and in different combinations evaluated in five seasons to collect data (9, 18, 27, 36 and 45 days after emergence). The parameters studied were: specific leaf area, net assimilation rate, relative growth rate and absolute growth rate. Among the results, it was concluded that the use of products biostimulants stimulate the development and growth of maize seedlings, both applied to seeds as the leaves.O presente estudo teve por finalidade avaliar o efeito de bioestimulantes no crescimento de plântulas de milho (Zea mays L.)através de parâmetros fisiológicos que compõem a análise de crescimento. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação na Universidade Federal do Tocantins.O delineamento experimental utilizado foi blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições de 1 plantas cada. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por três bioestimulantes (BioradicanteTM, EcormonTM e Vitalem ForteTM) utilizados de forma isolada e em diferentes combinações, avaliados em cinco épocas de coleta (9, 18, 27, 36 e 45 dias após a emergência). Os parâmetros estudados foram: área foliar específica,taxa de assimilação líquida, taxa de crescimento relativo e taxa de crescimento absoluto. Dentre os resultados obtidos, pode-se concluir que a utilização de produtos bioestimulantes propiciam o desenvolvimento e crescimento das plântulas de milho, tanto aplicados via sementes quanto via folia