Soja: adubacao e calagem no Brasil.

Adubacao; Gesso agricola; Correcao da acidez do solo.

Recomendacoes tecnicas para a cultura da soja no Parana 1986/87.

Investimentos em tecnologia: a nova realidade da nova agricultura; Manejo do solo; Clima; Cultivares; Populacao, densidade e epocas de semeadura; Instalacao da lavoura; Controle de plantas daninhas; Manejo de pragas; Controle de doencas; Colheita.

Recomendações técnicas para a cultura da soja no Parana 1987/88.

Melhoramento de soja para alimentacao humana; Manejo do solo; Clima; Cultivares; Populacao e densidade de semeadura; Epocas de semeadura; Instalacao da lavoura; Controle de plantas daninhas; Manejo de pragas; Controle de doencas; Colheita.

Importancia da adubacao e da nutricao na qualidade da soja.

Situacao da producao; Valor nutritivo da soja; Funcoes dos nutrientes: Macronutrientes (N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S) Nitrogenio, Fosforo, Potassio, Calcio, Magnesio, Enxofre e Micronutrientes (Fe, Mn, An, Cu, B, Mo, Cl, Ni e Co) Ferro, Boro, Cloro, Molibdenio, Cobre, Zinco, Manganes, Niquel, Cobalto; Exigencias nutricionais da soja: Extracao e exportacao de nutrientes, Acumulo de materia seca da planta, Acumulo de nutrientes na planta; Respostas da soja a nutrientes aplicados: Nitrogenio, Potassio, Enxofre, Molibdenio, Interacao entre nutrientes (Nitrogenio e Potassio, Fosforo e potassio, Nitrogenio e enxofre, Fosforo, enxofre e molibdenio, Enxofre e zinco).

Soja: nutricao mineral, adubacao e calagem.

Exigencias nutricionais; Adubacao para a soja; Calagem.

Recomendacoes tecnicas para o cultivo de soja em regioes de baixas latitudes (< 12oS).

Calagem e adubacao; Cultivares recomendadas; Populacao, densidade e epocas de semeadura; Instalacao da lavoura; Tecnologia de sementes; Estabelecimento de campo de semente; Colheita; Avaliacao da qualidade das sementes; Fitopatologia; Recomendacoes gerais; Tratamento de sementes; Cancro da haste; Plantas daninhas; Manejo de pragas.

Adubação antecipada no sistema plantio direto.

No Sistema Plantio Direto (SPD), o ambiente edáfico é profundamente alterado em relação ao sistema convencional de preparo do solo, que se caracteriza pelo uso intenso de implementos para o revolvimento deste. As condições encontradas em cultivos sob SPD são resultantes dos efeitos da manutenção dos resíduos sobre a superfície, do incremento do teor da matéria orgânica, da pequena movimentação ou perturbação do solo e da maior atividade de micro-organismos sobre os demais atributos físicos, químicos e biológicos. Trabalhos de pesquisa realizados em diferentes regiões do País têm demonstrado que essas alterações resultam em maior eficiência de aproveitamento dos nutrientes e da água no solo, permitindo a aplicação de fertilizantes a lanço, em superfície. A antecipação desta prática agrícola pode conferir maior rapidez na execução da semeadura, aumentando a possibilidade da implantação da cultura dentro da época mais adequada, com ganhos indiretos na produtividade da cultura de verão. A presente revisão bibliográfica tem por objetivo explorar o embasamento teórico relacionado à adubação antecipada para as culturas de verão, notadamente soja e milho, de maneira a auxiliar na tomada de decisão quanto a sua adoção. Resultados de pesquisa realizados em diferentes condições edafoclimáticas indicam que, em áreas cultivadas no SPD que ainda apresentam baixa a média disponibilidade de fósforo e/ou potássio, a adubação deve ser efetuada no sulco de semeadura, principalmente na cultura do milho. Por outro lado, em áreas com alta fertilidade é possível optar-se pela adubação antecipada da cultura de verão, desde que o sistema produtivo utilizado permita a adequada manutenção da cobertura vegetal e o acúmulo de matéria orgânica no solo, principalmente. O sucesso da adoção Adubação Antecipada no Sistema Plantio Direto desta prática também está relacionado à ausência de limitação física e/ou química na camada subsuperficial, à adoção de práticas de controle de erosão e ao manejo adequado de plantas daninhas, princípios fundamentais do SPD.

Desenvolvimento inicial da amburana (Amburana cearensis) em áreas de cerrado degradado.

2013

Efeitos de níveis e métodos de aplicação de fósforo na produção de milho em um solo dos tabuleiros costeiros.

1999

Adubação de milho safrinha em consórcio com braquiária.

2013

Desempenho de genótipos de girassol no cerrado do leste Maranhense, ano agrícola 2013/2014.

RESUMO: No ano agrícola 2013/2014, foram conduzidos três ensaios de avaliação de genótipos de girassol, sendo dois no município de Mata Roma e um em Magalhães de Almeida, com o objetivo de identificar materiais promissores para produção de grãos e óleo. O espaçamento utilizado foi de 0,70 m entre linhas com plantas distanciadas de 0,30 m. A adubação de fundação constou de 200 kg ha-1 da fórmula 05-30-15 + micronutrientes e cobertura aos 30 dias após semeadura, usando-se 30 kg ha-1 de N e 30 kg ha-1 de K2O. Em Mata Roma, a produtividade de grãos no ensaio final 01 variou de 1.866 kg ha-1 a 2.567 kg ha-1, obtida nos genótipos Embrapa 122 e BRS G34, respectivamente, ficando a média geral do ensaio em 2.095 kg ha-1. No ensaio final 02 a produtividade de grãos variou de 1.705 kg ha-1 a 2.036 kg ha -1 para os genótipos Helio 250 e MG 360, REspectivamente, com média geral de 1.834 kg ha-1. Em Magalhães de Almeida a produtividade de grãos obtida no ensaio final constou de 1.600 kg ha-1 no genótipo Helio 251, 2.110 kg ha-1 no CF 101 e média Geral do ensaio de 1.908 kg ha -1. Os maiores teores de óleo obtidos nos três ensaios foram 40,1%, 40,6%, 40,9% e 41,4%, respectivamente, nos genótipos CF 101, Paraíso 20, BRS G41 e MG 360. ABSTRACT: In the agricultural year 2013/2014, three sunflowers genotypes tests were conducted in the state of Maranhão: two in the county of Mata Roma and one in Magalhães de Almeida, in order to identify promising materials for the production of grain and oil. The spacing used was 0.70 m between rows with plants spaced of 0.30 m. The foundation of fertilization consisted of 200 kg ha-1 formula 05-30-15 + micro-nutrient and coverage on 30 days after sowing, using 30 kg ha-1 of N and 30 kg ha-1 of K2O. In Mata Roma, grain yield in the final test 01 ranged from 1,866 kg ha-1 to 2,567 kg ha-1, obtained at Embrapa 122 and BRS G34 genotypes, respectively, getting the overall average of the test in 2,095 kg ha-1. In the final test 02, the grain yield ranged from 1,705 kg ha-1 to 2,036 kg ha-1 for Helio 250 and MG 360 genotypes, respectively, with overall average of 1,834 kg ha-1. In Magalhães de Almeida the grain yield obtained in the final test consisted of 1,600 kg ha-1 in the genotype Helio 251, 2,110 kg ha-1 in the CF 101 and overall average test of 1,908 kg ha-1. The highest oil content obtained in the three tests were 40.1%, 40.6%, 40.9% and 41.4%, respectively, in the 101 CF genotypes, Heaven 20, BRS G41 and MG 360.

Studies on equine milk and comparative studies on equine and bovine milk systems

The composition of equine milk differs considerably from that of the milk of the principal dairying species, i.e., the cow, buffalo, goat and sheep. Because equine milk resembles human milk in many respects and is claimed to have special therapeutic properties, it is becoming increasingly popular in Western Europe, where it is produced on large farms in several countries. Equine milk is considered to be highly digestible, rich in essential nutrients and to possess an optimum whey protein:casein ratio, making it very suitable as a substitute for bovine milk in paediatric dietetics. There is some scientific basis for the special nutritional and health-giving properties of equine milk but this study provides a comprehensive analysis of the composition and physico-chemical properties of equine milk which is required to fully exploit its potential in human nutrition. Quantification and distribution of the nitrogenous components and principal salts of equine milk are reported. The effects of the high concentration of ionic calcium, large casein micelles (~ 260 nm), low protein, lack of a sulphydryl group in equine β-lactoglobulin and a very low level of κ-casein on the physico-chemical properties of equine milk are reported. This thesis provides an insight into the stability of equine casein micelles to heat, ethanol, high pressure, rennet or acid. Differences in rennet- and acid-induced coagulation between equine and bovine milk are attributed not only to the low casein content of equine milk but also to differences in the mechanism by which the respective micelles are stabilized. It has been reported that β-casein plays a role in the stabilization of equine casein micelles and proteomic techniques support this view. In this study, equine κ-casein appeared to be resistant to hydrolysis by calf chymosin but equine β-casein was readily hydrolysed. Resolution of equine milk proteins by urea-PAGE showed the multi-phosphorylated isoforms of equine αs- and β-caseins and capillary zone electrophoresis showed 3 to 7 phosphorylated residues in equine β-casein. In vitro digestion of equine β-casein by pepsin and Corolase PP™ did not produce casomorphins BCM-5 or BCM-7, believed to be harmful to human health. Electron microscopy provided very clear, detailed images of equine casein micelles in their native state and when renneted or acidified. Equine milk formed flocs rather then a gel when renneted or acidified which is supported by dynamic oscillatory analysis. The results presented in this thesis will assist in the development of new products from equine milk for human consumption which will retain some of its unique compositional and health-giving properties.

Effect of insulin-like growth factor-I during preantral follicular culture on steroidogenesis, in vitro oocyte maturation, and embryo development in mice

Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is involved in the regulation of ovarian follicular development and has been shown to potentiate the FSH responsiveness of granulosa cells from preantral follicles. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of IGF-I during preantral follicular culture on steroidogenesis, subsequent oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development in mice. Preantral follicles were isolated mechanically and cultured for 12 days in a simplified culture medium supplemented with 1% fetal calf serum, recombinant human FSH, transferrin, and selenium. In these conditions, follicles were able to grow and produce oocytes that could be matured and fertilized. The first experiment analyzed the effect of different concentrations of IGF-I (0, 10, 50, or 100 ng/ml) added to the culture medium on the follicular survival, steroidogenesis, and the oocyte maturation process. The presence of IGF-I during follicular growth increased the secretion of estradiol but had no effect on the subsequent oocyte survival and maturation rates. In the second experiment, IGF-I (0 or 50 ng/ml) was added to the culture medium during follicular growth, oocyte maturation, or both, and subsequent oocyte fertilization and embryo development rates were evaluated. Oocyte fertilization rates were comparable in the presence or absence of IGF-I. However, the blastocyst development rate was enhanced after follicular culture in the presence of IGF-I. Moreover, the total cell number of the blastocysts observed after differential labeling staining was also higher when follicles were cultured or matured in the presence of IGF-I.

Effect of preantral follicle isolation technique on in-vitro follicular growth, oocyte maturation and embryo development in mice

Background: The use of mechanical and enzymatic techniques to isolate preantral follicles before in-vitro culture has been previously described. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the isolation procedure of mouse preantral follicles on their subsequent development in vitro. Methods: Follicles were isolated either mechanically or enzymatically and cultured using an individual non-spherical culture system. Follicular development and steroidogenesis, oocyte in-vitro maturation and embryo development were assessed for both groups. Results: After 12 days of culture, follicles isolated mechanically had a higher survival rate but a lower antral-like cavity formation rate than follicles isolated enzymatically. Enzymatic follicle isolation was associated with a higher production of testosterone and estradiol compared with mechanical isolation. A stronger phosphatase alkaline reaction was observed after enzymatic isolation, suggesting that follicles isolated enzymatically had more theca cells than those isolated mechanically. However, both isolation techniques resulted in similar oocyte maturation and embryo development rates. Conclusions: Enzymatic follicular isolation did not affect theca cell development. Follicular steroidogenesis was enhanced after enzymatic isolation but the developmental capacity of oocytes was comparable to that obtained after mechanical isolation.

Impact of various endocrine and paracrine factors on in vitro culture of preantral follicles in rodents

Folliculogenesis is a complex process regulated by various paracrine and autocrine factors. In vitro growth systems of primordial and preantral follicles have been developed for future use of immature oocytes, as sources of fertilizable oocytes and for studying follicular growth and oocyte maturation mechanisms. Rodents were often chosen for in vitro follicular culture research and a lot of factors implicated in folliculogenesis have been identified using this model. To date, the mouse is the only species in which the whole process of follicular growth, oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryo transfer into recipient females was successfully performed. However, the efficiency of in vitro culture systems must still be considerably improved. Within the follicle, numerous events affect cell proliferation and the acquisition of oocyte developmental competency in vitro, including interactions between the follicular cells and the oocyte, and the composition of the culture medium. Effects of the acting factors depend on the stage of follicle development, the culture system used and the species. This paper reviews the action of endocrine, paracrine factors and other components of culture medium on in vitro growth of preantral follicles in rodents.