Estresse salino em genótipos de amendoim na fase inicial

Salt stress impairs the early development of the peanut crop. However, the intensity of its effects depends on other factors, such as species or cultivar. The objective of this study has been to evaluate the effects of salt stress on the early growth of peanut genotypes. The experiment was carried out in an agricultural greenhouse under pot conditions at the University for International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony in Redenção/CE/Brazil. The treatments were: two levels of electrical conductivity of the irrigation water (2.0 and 5.0 dS m-1) and five peanut genotypes (cultivar BR-1, Accession 08, 28, 43, and 130). They were implemented in a factorial design (2 × 5) under a completely randomized design with five replications. The following variables were evaluated at 34 days after sowing: number of leaves, plant height, leaf area, stem diameter, shoot dry mass, electrical conductivity of the saturated soil extract, and pH. Irrigation water with a conductivity of 5.0 dS m-1 reduced leaf area, plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and shoot dry matter of the peanut genotypes cultivar BR-1, Accessions 08, 28, 43, and 130. It also raised the pH and electrical conductivity of the saturated soil extract in relation to the water with lower conductivity (2.0 dS m-1).O estresse salino prejudica o desenvolvimento inicial da cultura do amendoim. Contudo, seus efeitos possuem intensidade que dependem de outros fatores, como as espécies ou cultivar. Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos do estresse salino no crescimento inicial de genótipos de amendoim. O experimento foi conduzido em estufa agrícola sob condições de vaso na Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira em Redenção/CE. Os tratamentos foram: dois níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (2,0 e 5,0 dS m-1); e cinco genótipos de amendoim (cultivar BR-1, Acesso 08, 28, 43 e 130). Foi implantado num esquema fatorial (2 × 5) sob delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco repetições. Aos 34 dias após a semeadura foram avaliadas as seguintes variáveis: número de folhas, altura de plantas, área foliar, diâmetro do caule, massa seca da parte aérea, condutividade elétrica do extrato de saturação do solo e o pH. A água de irrigação com condutividade de 5,0 dS m-1 reduz área foliar, altura de planta, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas e a matéria seca da parte aérea de genótipos de amendoim, cultivar BR-1, Acessos 08, 28, 43 e 130. Também eleva o pH e a condutividade elétrica do extrato de saturação, em relação à água de menor condutividade (2,0 dS m-1)

Gas exchanges in the zucchini culture fertilized with biofertilizers in two types of soil

The application of biofertilizers may provide plants similar performance and even superior to the use of mineral fertilizers, therefore, the determination of the most suitable sources to be applied in different crops is relevant. Given the importance of gas exchange in the performance of crops and that biofertilizers can provide increases in these physiological parameters, this study aimed to evaluate gas exchange in zucchini plants cultivated in two types of soil and managed with different aerobic fermentation biofertilizers. The experiment was carried out in full sunlight, in pots, using a randomized blocks design in an arrangement of split plots. The plots consisted of two types of soil (S1: Red-Yellow Argisol and S2: Fluvic Neossol), subdivided plots into five aerobic fermentation biofertilizers (F1 = quail, F2 = sheep, F3 = mixed - bovine + quail + sheep, F4 = bovine, and F5 = enriched crab), with five replicates. At 45 days after transplanting, the following variables were analyzed: photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, transpiration, internal CO2 concentration, leaf temperature, and chlorophyll. Bovine, sheep, and mixed biofertilizers showed the highest rates with the best performance of Italian zucchini cultivation. The types of soil studied concerning the rates did not have a significant effect between treatments on zucchini cultivation. Moreover, Chlorophyll was not significantly influenced by any of the treatments applied.A aplicação de biofertilizantes pode proporcionar às plantas desempenho semelhante e até mesmo superior à aplicação de fertilizantes minerais, sendo de considerável importância a determinação das fontes mais adequadas a serem aplicadas nas diferentes culturas. Sabendo-se da importância das trocas gasosas no desempenho das culturas e que os biofertilizantes podem proporcionar incrementos nesses parâmetros fisiológicos, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as trocas gasosas em plantas de abobrinha cultivada em dois tipos de solo e adubadas com diferentes biofertilizantes de fermentação aeróbia. O experimento foi desenvolvido a pleno sol, em vasos, utilizando o delineamento em blocos ao acaso em parcelas subdivididas. As parcelas se constituíram de dois tipos de solo (S1: Argissolo Vermelho Amarelo e S2: Neossolo Flúvico) e as parcelas subdivididas, constituíram-se em cinco biofertilizantes de fermentação aeróbia (F1 = codorna, F2 = ovino, F3 = misto - bovino + codorna + ovino, F4 = bovino e F5 = caranguejo enriquecido), com cinco repetições. Aos 45 dias após o transplantio foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: fotossíntese, condutância estomática, transpiração, concentração interna de CO2, temperatura foliar e a clorofila. Os biofertilizantes bovino, ovino e misto apresentaram as maiores taxas com melhor desempenho no cultivo da abobrinha italiana. Os tipos de solo estudado em relação às taxas não apresentaram efeito significativo entre os tratamentos no cultivo da abobrinha. A clorofila não foi influenciada significativamente por nenhum dos tratamentos aplicados

Growth of yellow passion-fruit seedlings in different substrates under salt stress

Salt stress can negatively affect the development of seedlings. However, the use of alternative substrates can mitigate these effects. The present study aimed to evaluate the growth of yellow passion-fruit seedlings in response to irrigation with saline water grown on different substrates. The experiment was developed at the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Redenção, Ceará, Brazil. The experimental design was entirely randomized, in a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement, composed of two levels of electrical conductivity of the irrigation water (0.3 and 3.0 dS m-1) and five substrate types (S1 = soil; S2 = sand, sandy soil, and bovine manure – 1:1:1; S3 = sand, sandy soil, and carbonized rice husk – 1:1:1; S4 = sand, sandy soil, and biochar – 1:1:1; S5 = sand, sandy soil, and vegetal ash – 1:1:1), with five replications. The S2 substrate containing sand, sandy soil, and bovine manure promoted higher performance of seedling height, stem diameter, shoot dry mass, root dry mass, and total dry mass associated with low salinity water. The S2 substrate was more efficient for leaf area, while S4 substrate was more efficient for number of leaves, root length, and pH. The S1 and S2 substrates presented higher electrical conductivity of the saturation extract using water of higher conductivity.Salt stress can negatively affect the development of seedlings. However, the use of alternative substrates can mitigate these effects. The present study aimed to evaluate the growth of yellow passion-fruit seedlings in response to irrigation with saline water grown on different substrates. The experiment was developed at the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Redenção, Ceará, Brazil. The experimental design was entirely randomized, in a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement, composed of two levels of electrical conductivity of the irrigation water (0.3 and 3.0 dS m-1) and five substrate types (S1 = soil; S2 = sand, sandy soil, and bovine manure – 1:1:1; S3 = sand, sandy soil, and carbonized rice husk – 1:1:1; S4 = sand, sandy soil, and biochar – 1:1:1; S5 = sand, sandy soil, and vegetal ash – 1:1:1), with five replications. The S2 substrate containing sand, sandy soil, and bovine manure promoted higher performance of seedling height, stem diameter, shoot dry mass, root dry mass, and total dry mass associated with low salinity water. The S2 substrate was more efficient for leaf area, while S4 substrate was more efficient for number of leaves, root length, and pH. The S1 and S2 substrates presented higher electrical conductivity of the saturation extract using water of higher conductivity

Morphophysiological characteristics of okra plants submitted to saline stress in soil with organic fertilizer

The excess of salts may compromise the growth and physiological functions of plants, but the use of bovine organic fertilizer can mitigate these effects. It was intended was to evaluate the saline stress in soil with and without bovine organic fertilizer on the initial growth, the accumulation of biomass and the gas exchanges of the okra culture. The test was conducted at the UNILAB’s experimental farm, in Piroás, in Redenção – CE city. The treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design with five replications, in a 5 x 2 factorial concerning five irrigation water salinity levels (1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0 and 5.0 dS m-1), in the presence and absence of bovine organic fertilizer. Plant height, stem diameter, root length, a dry mass of shoot, photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance were evaluated. The bovine organic fertilizer promoted better means in initial growth and biomass in okra plants compared to the control treatment, thus showing efficiency in the attenuation of the salts present in irrigation water. The increase in the saline concentration of the irrigation water reduced the gas exchange (photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and transpiration) in okra plants. Nonetheless, in smaller proportions in the soil with the bovine organic fertilizer.The excess of salts may compromise the growth and physiological functions of plants, but the use of bovine organic fertilizer can mitigate these effects. It was intended was to evaluate the saline stress in soil with and without bovine organic fertilizer on the initial growth, the accumulation of biomass and the gas exchanges of the okra culture. The test was conducted at the UNILAB’s experimental farm, in Piroás, in Redenção – CE city. The treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design with five replications, in a 5 x 2 factorial concerning five irrigation water salinity levels (1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0 and 5.0 dS m-1), in the presence and absence of bovine organic fertilizer. Plant height, stem diameter, root length, a dry mass of shoot, photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance were evaluated. The bovine organic fertilizer promoted better means in initial growth and biomass in okra plants compared to the control treatment, thus showing efficiency in the attenuation of the salts present in irrigation water. The increase in the saline concentration of the irrigation water reduced the gas exchange (photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and transpiration) in okra plants. Nonetheless, in smaller proportions in the soil with the bovine organic fertilizer

Radish production under different shading screens and mulching

Shading Screens and mulching may provide a favorable environment for radish growing in regions of adverse climates. This work aimed to evaluate the radish productivity under the influence of different shading screens associated with the presence and absence of mulch in two different years. The experiment was carried out in two different seasons (2017 dry season and 2018 rainy season), in the vegetable garden of Liberdade campus, at the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (Unilab), municipality of Redenção-CE. The experimental design was in randomized blocks in a split-plot arrangement, with four repetitions, in which the plots consisted of growing with and without mulching and in the subplots, five shading screens: 50% Black Shading Screen (50% BSS), 50% Red Shading Screen (50% RSS), 30% White Shading Screen (30% WSS), 70% Black Shading Screen (70% BSS) ), and full sunlight (FS). The red shading screens 50% and white 30%, in addition to cultivation under full sunlight, provide higher performance in terms of the number of leaves, tuberous root diameter, tuberous root matter, and the radish crop productivity, regardless of the evaluated period. The applied mulch does not influence the productivity of the rabante, influencing only the gain of dry mass of the aerial part, soluble solids and length of the tuberous root.Shading Screens and mulching may provide a favorable environment for radish growing in regions of adverse climates. This work aimed to evaluate the radish productivity under the influence of different shading screens associated with the presence and absence of mulch in two different years. The experiment was carried out in two different seasons (2017 dry season and 2018 rainy season), in the vegetable garden of Liberdade campus, at the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (Unilab), municipality of Redenção-CE. The experimental design was in randomized blocks in a split-plot arrangement, with four repetitions, in which the plots consisted of growing with and without mulching and in the subplots, five shading screens: 50% Black Shading Screen (50% BSS), 50% Red Shading Screen (50% RSS), 30% White Shading Screen (30% WSS), 70% Black Shading Screen (70% BSS) ), and full sunlight (FS). The red shading screens 50% and white 30%, in addition to cultivation under full sunlight, provide higher performance in terms of the number of leaves, tuberous root diameter, tuberous root matter, and the radish crop productivity, regardless of the evaluated period. The applied mulch does not influence the productivity of the rabante, influencing only the gain of dry mass of the aerial part, soluble solids and length of the tuberous root

Potassium fertiliser on productivity in the lima bean

In Brazil, the lima bean bean is cultivated throughout almost the entire country, and has relative economic importance in the Northeast, which is the main producer. Increasing the availability of K via fertilisation, would increase the productivity of the lima bean. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate different doses of potassium on productivity in the lima bean. The study was carried out in the field between January and July 2019, in the town of Raposa, Baturité, Ceará. The experimental design was of randomised blocks, with five treatments and four replications. The treatments consisted of the following doses of potassium: 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 kg ha-1 K2O, using potassium chloride as a source, corresponding to 50%, 75%, 100%, 125% and 150% of the recommended dose. As the pods dried and the grain was collected, the following variables were evaluated: number of pods per plant, pod length, pod diameter, pod weight and productivity. The potassium doses of 130, 109 and 180 kg ha-1 K2O afforded the greatest number of pods (124), pod weight (108.64g) and pod diameter (18 mm), respectively. The dose of 106.20 kg ha-1 K2O, lower than the recommended dose for the lima bean, determined the maximum grain yield, 1,567 kg ha-1

Potassium irrigation and fertigation of grapevine under semiarid conditions

The potassium irrigation management and fertigation adjustment may improve grape yield and quality. Aiming at evaluating the biometric and productive characteristics of the 'Ribier' grapevine, under five irrigation levels (50%, 75%, 100%, 125% and 150% of the class A pan evaporation - CAE) and five potassium fertilization doses (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 days), applied by fertigation, two experiments were carried out in a randomized blocks design, with five treatments and five replications, in Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará State, Brazil. The variables bunch number, size and average weight, soluble solids and yield were evaluated for the five irrigation levels, while the bunch average weight and width, number of berries, soluble solids and yield were evaluated for the five potassium fertigation intervals. The maximum irrigation level (150% of the CAE) and the seven days interval for the potassium fertigations provided the best yield for the 'Ribier' grapevine, under the Ceará State semiarid conditions

IRRIGAÇÃO COM ÁGUA SALINA E USO DE SUBSTRATOS NA CULTURA DO FEIJÃO-CAUPI

Objetivou-se avaliar a interação entre diferentes níveis salinos e substratos sob o crescimento inicial, o acúmulo de biomassa e as trocas gasosas da cultura do feijão-caupi. O experimento foi conduzido na área experimental da Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará. O delineamento utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial (5 x 2), com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por substratos inseridos ao solo (T1- biocarvão + solo na proporção 1:1; T2- solo (testemunha); T3- adubação mineral; T4- casca de arroz carbonizada + carnaúba + solo na proporção 2:1:1 e S5- casca de arroz carbonizada + solo na proporção 1:1), e duas águas de irrigação (1,0 e 4,0 dS m-1). Aos 40 dias após a semeadura (DAS) foram avaliados: número de folhas (NF), altura de planta (AP), diâmetro do caule (DC), área foliar (AF), massa seca da parte aérea (MSPA) e total (MST), fotossíntese (A), transpiração (E) e condutância estomática (gs). A água de alta salinidade afetou negativamente a AP, DC, MSPA e a gs das plantas. Os tratamentos T4 e T5 promoveram maior NF e A quando combinado com água não salina. Os tratamentos T4 e T5 proporcionaram maiores valores de gs e E. Palavras-chave: Vigna unguiculata L. Walp; salinidade; adubação.   Influence of saline stress and fertilizers on caupi bean crop   ABSTRACT: The objective was to evaluate the effects of salt stress on the initial growth, on the accumulation of biomass and on the gas exchange of the cowpea culture submitted to different substrates. The experiment was conducted in the experimental area of the Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará. The design used was completely randomized in a factorial scheme (5 x 2), with four replications. The treatments consisted of substrates inserted in the soil (T1- biochar + soil in the proportion 1: 1; T2- soil (control); T3- mineral fertilization; T4- carbonized rice husk + carnauba + soil in the proportion 2: 1: 1 and S5- carbonized rice husk + soil in a 1: 1 ratio), and two irrigation waters (1.0 and 4.0 dS m-1). At 40 days after sowing (DAS), the following were evaluated: number of leaves (NF), plant height (AP), stem diameter (DC), leaf area (AF), shoot dry matter (MSPA) and total (MST), photosynthesis (A), transpiration (E) and stomatal conductance (gs). High salinity water negatively affected AP, DC, MSPA and plant gas. The treatments T4 and T5 promoted greater NF and A when combined with non-saline water. The treatments T4 and T5 provided higher values of gs and E. Keywords: Vigna unguiculata L. Walp; salinity; fertilization

Características agronômicas do amendoinzeiro sob irrigação com águas salinas em solo com biofertilizantes = Agronomics Characteristicsof Peanuts under irrigation with saline water on soil with biofertilizers.

Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar o efeito da salinidade da água de irrigação nas características agronômicas do amendoinzeiro (Arachis hypogaea L.) cultivado em solo sem e com biofertilizantes. O experimento foi conduzido em estufa telada na Estação Agrometereológica, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE. A semeadura foi feita em vasos utilizando-se, como substrato, um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo, com uma planta por vaso. O experimento obedeceu a um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4 x 3, com cinco repetições. Os fatores referem-se aos valores de condutividadeelétrica da água de irrigação: 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1 e sem e com biofertilizantes (sem biofertilizante -B0; com biofertilizanteanaeróbico-B1; e com biofertilizante aeróbico - B2). Foram avaliadas as seguintes variáveis: pH, condutividade elétrica do solo, crescimento inicial em número de folhas, altura de plantas, diâmetro do colmo, área foliar e matéria seca da parte aérea. O biofertilizante bovino diminuiu os efeitos negativos das concentrações crescentes de sais na água de irrigação nas variáveis estudadas. O nível salino do solo foi maior na presença do biofertilizante anaeróbico. O biofertilizante anaeróbico foi mais eficiente que o aeróbico na redução dos efeitos depressivos dos sais das águas de irrigação às plantas.This study evaluated the effects of irrigation water salinity on agronomics characteristics of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), cultivated without and with biofertilizers. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse in the Estação Agrometereológica, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE. The seeds were sown in pots using, as substrate, a Red-Yellow Argisol, with one plant per pot. The experiment followed a completely randomized design set as a 4 x 3 factorial, referring to four irrigation water electrical conductivity values: 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1 in three soil configurations: B0(without biofertilizer), B1 (with anaerobic biofertilizer) and B2 (with aerobic biofertilizer), with five repetitions. The following variables were evaluated: pH, soil electrical conductivity, initial growth in number of leaves, plant height, stem diameter, leaf area and dry shoot mass. The bovine biofertilizer reduced the negative effects of increasing saline concentration in irrigation water in the variables evaluated.The soil salinity level was higher in the presence of anaerobic biofertilizer. The anaerobic biofertilizer was more efficient thanaerobic biofertilizer in reducing the depressive effects (to plants) of irrigation water salts