ANÁLISE NEOTECTÔNICA DO PONTAL DO PARANAPANEMA (SP) MEDIANTE APLICAÇÃO DE PARÂMETROS FLUVIOMORFOMÉTRICOS

Mediante a aplicação de técnicas de análise flúviomorfométricas disponíveis na literatura especializada, tais como estudo dos perfis longitudinais dos cursos d’água e os índices RDE (Relação Declividade vs. Extensão), buscou-se, neste trabalho, executar uma análise de prováveis deformações neotectônicas na região do Pontal do Paranapanema, extremo oeste do Estado de São Paulo. Dessa forma, a análise dos parâmetros flúvio-mofométricos proposta foi aplicada nas bacias hidrográficas menores que drenam tanto para o rio Paranapanema, ao sul, quanto para o rio Paraná, a oeste. As medidas foram efetuadas, inicialmente, nas drenagens com extensão superior a 8 km, tendo como base topográfica as folhas plani-altimétricas em escala 1:50.000, com equidistância de 20 m, editadas pelo IBGE e pelo IGC, totalizando 22 cartas topográficas. Os dados coletados foram lançados em planilhas Excel para a obtenção dos resultados gráficos e definição das anomalias. Utilizou-se de base geológica em escala 1:500.000 editada pelo IPT (1981), para comparação dos dados fluviomorfométricos com o substrato geológico sulcado pelos cursos d’água. Os trabalhos finais envolveram o cotejamento de todas as informações flúvio-morfométricas e geológicas e a interpretação das anomalias delimitadas. Para tanto se fez necessário elaborar uma base morfoestrutural adequada, que se baseou na análise de imagens de satélite do sistema SRTM, da NASA, com o auxilio do aplicativo Global Mapper. Os dados de morfometria fluvial indicaram a presença de um significativo número de anomalias, com destaque para trechos subsidentes de cursos d’água e também para perfis longitudinais retilíneos de drenagem, que se destacam do padrão logarítmico típico dos rios. Tais trechos foram interpretados como tectonicamente desequilibrados, indicando deformações crustais recentes. As anomalias flúviomorfométricas foram comparadas com áreas de solos espessos, interpretadas em imagens SRTM, e com a trama de lineamentos, confirmando que as áreas mais dissecadas correspondem a trechos com movimentação ascencional, que resulta em solos rasos e presença de anomalias de RDE. Os terrenos com solos mais espessos, por outro lado, abrangem áreas em subsidência, que podem incluir depósitos aluviais mais expressivos. Não-raro, estas áreas são demarcadas por limites estruturais (lineamentos) e/ou por trechos de perfis longitudinais anômalos de drenagens. Palavras-chave: Pontal do Paranapanema; morfometria fluvial; neotectônica; geomorfologia fluvial.

SUÍTE VULCÂNICA SERRA DA BOCAINA, GRUPO AMOGUIJÁ, MACIÇO RIO APA - MS

O Maciço do Rio Apa corresponde à porção meridional do Cráton Amazônico no sudoeste do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul e é constituído pelas rochas de idade paleoproterozóicas do Complexo Rio Apa, Grupo Alto Tererê e suítes plutono - vulcânica ácida do Grupo Amoguijá, dividido em suítes Intrusiva Alumiador e Vulcânica Serra da Bocaina. A suíte vulcânica é caracterizada nas serras de São Francisco e Bocaina, constituída dominantemente por termos de composição álcali - riólitos a riólitos, incluindo em menores proporções riodacitos, andesitos e dacitos. É constituída por uma diversidade textural de rochas subvulcânicas, vulcânicas e variedades vulcanoclásticas. Os depósitos piroclásticos de maior expressão são constituídos por partículas piroclásticas imersas em matriz afanítica de granulometria fina ou amorfa, onde se pode distinguir quartzo, feldspato, clorita, sericita, micrólitos de carbonato, esferulitos esparsos e vidro vulcânico reliquiar. As rochas piroclásticas são representadas por brechas, tufos, ignimbritos, aglomerados, lapilitos e púmices, contendo geralmente vitroclastos, litoclastos e cristaloclastos, púmices, fiammes, glass shards, esferulitos, vesículas e amígdalas. São rochas cálcio - alcalinas pertencentes à série de alto potássio de caráter predominantemente peraluminoso e definem magmatismo sincolisional e encontram - se geneticamente associadas à evolução do Arco Magmático Amoguijá. Palavras-chave: Maciço Rio Apa, Suíte Vulcânica Serra da Bocaina, litogeoquímica, petrografia.

Análise Morfotectônica da Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Aguapeí, Planalto Ocidental Paulista, Mediante Fluviomorfometria e Fotointerpretação

Mediante estudo de perfis longitudinais de drenagens e índices RDE - Relação Declividade vs. Extensão) e de interpretação de imagens SRTM, executou-se uma análise morfotectônica no vale do rio Aguapeí. Esta bacia apresenta um substrato constituído por basaltos da Formação Serra Geral, rochas siliciclásticas cretáceas das formações Santo Anastácio, Adamantina e Marília, sedimentos quaternários (depósitos aluviais, colúvios e regolitos espessos). As medidas foram efetuadas das drenagens com extensão superior a 10 km, tendo como base topográfica as folhas plani-altimétricas em escala 1:50.000, editadas pelo IGG (Instituto Geográfico e Geológico) e IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística). Os dados mensurados foram tratados sob a forma de gráficos de coordenadas cartesianas, com o perfil longitudinal de cada drenagem, a distribuição dos índices RDE e o acréscimo de informações geológicas. A interpretação de imagens de satélite SRTM buscou delimitar áreas com solos mais espessos e depósitos aluviais mais expressivos (normalmente característicos de blocos estruturais subsidentes) e das áreas mais dissecadas pela erosão (vinculadas a blocos estruturais em ascensão). A interpretação das imagens de satélite incluiu a extração de lineamentos, que podem indicar limites de blocos estruturais. O principal resultado do trabalho consta do delineamento dos principais setores morfotectônicos diferenciados, controlados pela neotectônica.

Geologia e Mineralogia do Pegmatito Estanífero Cascavel, Mina Bom Futuro, Rondônia

A mina Bom Futuro situa-se na região centro-norte de Rondônia e inclui dois morros denominados de Palanqueta e Bom Futuro e as áreas aplainadas adjacentes. As principais lavras de extração de cassiterita ocorrem nos placeres circunvizinhos ao morro Bom Futuro, bem como nos depósitos primários situados no próprio morro. Esses depósitos primários restringem-se aos corpos de pegmatito formados em pelo menos dois eventos distintos. O pegmatito Cascavel pertence ao evento mais antigo e é composto por uma lente principal e um enxame de diques, veios e vênulas com atitude geral NNW/35oENE. Os corpos são maciços ou zonados, sendo que na lente principal foram reconhecidas três zonas distintas, sob a forma de leitos subparalelos entre si e com as paredes da lente. Do muro para o teto tem-se: zona do quartzo e topázio, zona do feldspato alcalino e Li-mica e zona granítica. Os minerais principais do pegmatito Cascavel são quartzo, feldspato alcalino (microclínio pertítico), topázio e Li-mica e os minerais subordinados ou acessórios são cassiterita, sulfetos (esfalerita, calcopirita, pirita, galena e estanita), zircão, monazita, wolframita, uraninita, columbita-tantalita e rutilo niobífero. O pegmatito Cascavel é do tipo complexo e pode ser incluído na família LCT dos pegmatitos a elemento-raro. O pegmatito Cascavel é de natureza subvulcânica e mostra relações espacial e temporal com os granitos peraluminosos tardios da Suíte Intrusiva Granitos Últimos de Rondônia.

Sedimentação na bacia do Pantanal Mato-Grossense, Centro-Oeste do Brasil

The Pantanal is a Quaternary sedimentary basin located at the left margin of the Upper Paraguay River, west-central Brazil. Basin infilling was mainly by siliciclastic sediments and the stratigraphic succession exhibits an overall finingupward pattern. The depositional system tract is composed by a large meandering fluvial plain and several marginal alluvial fans, being the Taquari megafan the most striking feature. The present landscape is a complex tropical wetland, with geomorphic features derived from the present conditions and other inherited from successive Pleistocene and Holocene climates. During the Pleistocene, the sedimentary environment was dominated by braided alluvial fans, the original geometry of which is preserved as relict forms, permitting remarkable patterns of distributary paleochannels to be easily recognized in satellite images. Eolian processes were active in some abandoned lobes, contemporaneously with sedimentation in active fan lobes. Closed ponds bordered by lunette sand dunes, originally salt pans produced by eolian deflation, are relict eolian landforms in the Pantanal landscape. Eolian processes were probably more effective at the glacial maximum. Landscape has been changing in the Pantanal area since the end of the Pleistocene in adaptation to a more humid and warmer environment prevailing during Holocene. Initiation of the modern wetland has occurred during the Pleistocene / Holocene transition, with the change to a more humid climate and the individualization of lacustrine systems. The modern Pantanal wetland is a vast expanse of poorly drained lowlands that experiences annual flooding from summer to fall months. Although climatic fluctuations have occurred during all the Holocene, the alluvial fans have remained active depositional systems and lobes were formed by progradation and abandonment. Abandoned lobes were subjected... (Complete abstract click electronic address below)

Bivalves da Formação Taciba, Cisuraliano, Grupo Itararé, Bacia do Paraná, e seu significado bioestratigráfico e paleoambiental no contexto da glaciação neopaleozóica no Gondwana central

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Potential of adjuvants to reduce drift in agricultural spraying

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Influence of spray mixture volume and flight height on herbicide deposition in aerial applications on pastures

The objective of the present study was to analyze the influence of spray mixture volume and flight height on herbicide deposition in aerial applications on pastures. The experimental plots were arranged in a pasture area in the district of Porto Esperidião (Mato Grosso, Brazil). In all of the treatments, the applications contained the herbicides aminopyralid and fluroxypyr (Dominum) at the dose of 2.5 L c.p. ha-1, including the adjuvant mineral oil (Joint Oil) at the dose of 1.0 L and a tracer to determine the deposition by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) (rhodamine at a concentration of 0.6%). The experiment consisted of nine treatments that comprised the combinations of three spray volumes (20, 30 and 50 L ha-1) and three flight heights (10, 30 and 40 m). The results showed that, on average, there was a tendency for larger deposits for the smallest flight heights, with a significant difference between the heights of 10 and 40 m. There was no significant difference among the deposits obtained with the different spray mixture volumes.

Controle de doenças fúngicas e de danos por frio em pós-colheita de lima ácida Tahiti

The Tahiti lime appears very susceptible to attack by post-harvest diseases, primarily by the fungi Penicillium and Phomopsis, and also because of its high sensitivity to storage at low temperatures. In order to reduce such damage, the present study aimed to verify the efficiency of heat treatment and disinfection of pathogens in the prevention of post-harvest chilling injury of this cultivar and to compare this treatment with other products using the conventional fungicides. The heat treatments were studied with hot-water temperatures ranging between 48 and 56° C. Water at room temperature was used as a control treatment. After treatment, the fruits were kept under cold temperature at 10° C and RH 90% for about 45 days. For comparison, three other treatments were carried out simultaneously, one using imazalil, one with baking soda, and a third with sodium carbonate, these three products being applied by baths in cold water. Two groups of fruit were evaluated, one treated by immersion considering pathogens coming from the field and another by inoculation with spores of the previously isolated pathogens. For the evaluation of physical and chemical parameters of fruits, determinations were made of the skin color, texture, weight loss, size, juice yield, soluble solids, total acidity and vitamin C content. The determination of the sensitivity of the fruit to cold was made by their exposure at temperatures inducing cold damage. The design was a randomized block design with nine treatments, analyzed by the Statgraphics statistical package. Heat treatments, especially at 52° C, were shown to be more promising in the control of pathogenic fungi and cold damage, surpassing the conventional fungicides. No changes were found in the intrinsic and extrinsic parameters in relation to the application of the different treatments.

Carcass and meat traits of lambs fed by-products from the processing of oil seeds

We evaluated the effect of adding by-products from the processing of oil seeds in the diet of lambs on the carcass and meat traits. Twenty-four non-castrated weaned male Santa Inês lambs with approximately 70 days of age and initial average weight of 19.11 ± 2.12 kg were distributed into a completely randomized design. Treatments consisted of diets containing by-products with 70% of concentrate and 30% of tifton hay (Cynodon spp.) and were termed SM: control with soybean meal; SC: formulated with soybean cake; SUC: formulated with sunflower cake and PC: formulated with peanut cake. Diets had no effects on the carcass traits evaluated. There was no significant effect on the mean values of perirenal, omental and mesenteric fats (0.267, 0.552 and 0.470 kg, respectively) and there was no influence on the percentages of moisture, ether extract, crude protein or ash in the loin between experimental diets. Diets containing by-products from the processing of oil seeds did not change fatty acids found in lamb meat. The use of by-products from oil seeds provided similar carcass and meat traits, thus their use can be recommended as eventual protein and energy sources for feedlot lambs.

Eficiência do silicato de potássio no controle do oídio e no desenvolvimento de abobrinha de moita

The most widely standard used for powdery mildew control on cucurbitaceas is the use of resistant cultivars and systemic fungicides, even though nutrition has been an option. The supply of silicon is benefic to many vegetable species, stimulating growth, yield, photosynthesis and regulation of transpiration; besides, its deposition in the epidermis avoids the invasion of fungus, bacteria and sucking insects. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the influence of potassium silicate on powdery mildew control, development and yield of zucchini squash, cultivar Caserta. The experiment was conducted at Universidade Estadual Paulista, in greenhouse conditions and with a randomized design, divided in four replications, 11 plants per plot and five treatments: control (water), chemical treatment with fenarimol (2.4 g a.i. 100 L-1) and potassium silicate, in doses 1.5 L ha-1; 2.0 L ha-1 and 2.5 L ha-1. We evaluated the disease severity; gas exchange (net CO2 assimilation rates, transpiration, stomatal conductance and water use efficiency); growth (leaf area ratio, relative growth rate, absolute growth rate, net assimilation rate and specific leaf mass) and yield. The results showed that the foliar application of potassium silicate and fenarimol controlled powdery mildew and had no influence on plant growth. Therefore, the potassium silicate may be used as alternative for control of fungal pathogens and reduced application of chemical products, which provides a greater environmental sustainability. However, it is necessary to be careful with high doses because it was observed that 2.5 L h-1 was harmful to fruit production and gas exchange, despite being effective in controlling powdery mildew. According to this study it is recommended using 2.0 L ha-1 for control of powdery mildew to zucchini squash, and can replace the use of fenarimol, without affecting productivity and development of plants.

Adjuvantes na deriva de 2,4-D + glyphosate em condições de campo

The aim of the research was to evaluate the effect of adjuvants on the spray drift applications from mixture of 2,4-D + glyphosate. The trial was carried out in field conditions in a completely randomized design. The treatments corresponded to solutions containing mixture of the herbicides 2,4-D + glyphosate (670 and 1068g ha-1, respectively) adding the adjuvants (v v-1): mineral oil (0.5%); anti-drift agent (0.09%); spreader-sticker A (0.1%); liquid fertilizer (0.05%); spreader-sticker B (0.25%); and only herbicides without adjuvantes (control). Nylon strings were used to drift determination outside the application area (1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 m away) with 4 replications and six foam cylinders placed on the boom of the sprayer were used to collect the droplets subject to drift. The applications were performed simultaneously, using a specific salt tracer for each spray solution to quantify the deposits by spectrophotometer. It was not possible to verify effect of the adjuvants on drift at different distances of the application area. Based on droplets collected above the boom spray, it was found that susceptibility to drift was lower with the mineral oil and the anti-drift agent. The drift risk was higher with the liquid fertilizer and the spreader-sticker B.

Interferência da redução no volume de aplicação sobre o controle da mancha preta (Guignardia citricarpa Kiely) em frutos de laranja 'Valência'

The chemical control of the causal agent of citrus black spot (CBS) has been highlighted for the excessive required number of sprayings, considerably increasing citrus production costs. Improvements in the spray efficiency and reductions in the quantity of phytosanitary products have already been searched, but the results of that practice are not consistent yet for its use at commercial scale. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the interference of reduced spray volumes in black spot control in citrus fruits. The experiment was carried out in commercial citrus orchard with 16-year-old plants of 'Valencia' variety, during 2007 agricultural season. Treatments consisted of three spray volumes: 3.5; 4.5 and 8.5 liters.plant-1, applied with Arbus 2000/Export airblast sprayer with special manifold of hydraulic nozzles, using fungicides and periods recommended for the disease control, totaling four sprayings plus a control treatment (without spray). The disease incidence and severity were evaluated by visual diagrammatic scale of notes in two different periods (preharvest and harvest), at three plant heights (low, middle and top) and three horizontal sections (entrance, frontal and exit) in two sides of the plant. The fallen fruits were counted every fifteen days, for previously selected plants, from the beginning of maturation to harvest, and the production was quantified (kg.plant-1). The disease incidence and severity were significantly lower when sprayings were done with 8.5 liters.plant-1 in the first evaluation period (pre-harvest), but in the harvest period there were not differences between the same parameters when 4.5 or 8.5 liters.plant-1 were sprayed. None of those treatments reduced the disease on the top section of plants, compared to control. The plant sections with fruits more exposed to sun rays, top and right side of the plant, demonstrated higher disease incidence and severity. The volume reduction from 8.5 to 4.5 liters.plant-1 can be adopted for citrus orchards without damaging the CBS control level.

Métodos geoelétricos aplicados no estudo de uma ocorrência de manganês no município de Careaçu - MG

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Estudo dos mecanismos de ação de leveduras envolvidos no biocontrole de doenças de pós-colheita em citros

Pós-graduação em Microbiologia Agropecuária - FCAV