Adubação de sistemas: antecipação de adubação nitrogenada para a cultura do milho em integração lavoura-pecuária

Traditionally in no-tillage systems, fertilization is done to the catch crop. In general nutrient cycling in crop systems has not been treated as an important tool in the process of nutrient supplying for plants. The type and the condition in which vegetable residuesis decomposed can affect the efficiency of nutrient cycling.This study assessed the effect of anticipated nitrogen fertilization in crop-livestock systems on cultivated cornproduction, rate ofnutrient release from plant residue, and theN-minerallevels of soil. The study was carried out in the city Abelardo Luz (SC) in a Clayey Oxisol. The experimental design was a randomized block design with three replications. The treatments were arranged in a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement. The first factor was N Fertilization Time: in the N-Pasture level, nitrogen (200 kg ha-1 N) and N-Grains level, no nitrogen was applied. The second factor was the Grazing Height, characterized by two sward heights of oat at 15 cm (Low Height Pasture) and at 30 cm (High Height Pasture). Corn hybrid ‘Máximus’ was sowed in 10thOctober, 31 days after the removal of animals. In the twelve resulting plots from the combination of treatments on pasture phase (N Fertilization Time x Grazing Height) rates of N-fertilizer (0, 100, 200 e 300 Kg ha-1 of N) as urea were allocated in the split plot.We conclude that anticipated N fertilization of winter cover crop pasture to provide high-quality forage and carry-over N to the subsequent corn crop and may eventually replace side drees nitrogen fertilization on corn and can improve overall N fertilizer efficiency use in integrated crop-livestock systems.The rate of K release from plant residues is very fast, releasing large quantities in the first days after plant desiccation.Despite of considerably high nitrogen dose used in both the pasture and at the grain crop it was not observed nitrate leaching risks during the study period.

Canções de fogo: a apreensão de saberes através da performance da escuta no contexto da União do Vegetal

O ritual onde se utiliza a cocção conhecida por ayahuasca vem sendo ressignificado em contextos urbanos há mais de oito décadas, sobretudo após sua expansão iniciada pelos movimentos organizados. Essa experiência derivante dos povos da floresta amazônica, vem ultrapassando tanto fronteiras geográficas como culturais, sendo constantemente reinventada por diferentes agentes. Contemporaneamente, o fenômeno abarca indivíduos provenientes de várias partes do mundo incorporando legados doutrinários de mestres originários da América Latina. A linha doutrinária conhecida por União do Vegetal - UDV, na qual este trabalho se centra, vem ganhando espaço entre os circuitos europeus neo esotéricos. Atualmente o ritual é vivenciado por mais de 18 mil pessoas espalhadas pelo globo e tem como característica, após a ingestão da cocção, a utilização da música como uma das ferramentas mediadoras para a apreensão dos princípios doutrinários. Usualmente os mestres da UDV têm como característica a utilização de fonogramas de variadas categorias musicais que adquirem uma dimensão simbólica e funcional no momento do ritual. A comunidade estabelecida em Portugal - foco desta tese – e as comunidades digitais Musincante e Músicas do Alto, permitiram-me perceber, através do trabalho de campo e de observação participante, elementos constitutivos que abrangem toda a comunidade da UDV. O enfoque parte da perspectiva de observar essa doutrina como um lugar de conhecimento sistematizado e formal. No sentido de compreender os processos de construção desse saber, foi verificado o protagonismo do ato da escuta como elemento central para a apreensão da doutrina. Neste sentido, esta tese adota o conceito de performance da escuta como meio de explorar as formas como o indivíduo e o coletivo absorvem um saber doutrinário a partir da música e de como esta assume o papel de mediadora dos saberes transmitidos no contexto da UDV e de manutenção deste conhecimento num contexto extra ritual.

Comparação de produtos de colagem de origem animal, vegetal e extratos de leveduras em vinhos tintos

No mercado têm surgido alternativas aos produtos de colagem de origem animal, nomeadamente as proteínas de origem vegetal e extratos de levedura. O objectivo deste trabalho foi a comparação de um elevado número de produtos de colagem de origem animal (gelatinas) e produtos alternativos de origem vegetal e levuriano. Inicialmente os produtos de colagem foram aplicados ao vinho em diferentes doses. Com base na avaliação sensorial, foram selecionados os produtos e as doses que revelaram melhor desempenho. Os produtos de colagem selecionados foram aplicados ao vinho e avaliado o seu efeito nas características sensoriais e físico-químicas. O parâmetro que apresentou diferenças mais significativas foi a turbidez. A análise estatística apenas revelou diferenças significativas para os atributos qualidade do sabor e nota final; apesar de não evidenciar diferenças significativas, as variações observadas para o atributo extração/secura foram muito importantes do ponto de vista prático. As gelatinas que mostraram melhor desempenho foram as POA 10 e POA 12 e as proteínas vegetais POV 6 (proteína de ervilha) e POV 10 (proteína de batata). Este estudo permitiu a recolha de informação para ser utilizada na seleção do produto de colagem mais apropriado para o perfil de vinho da adega e a alternativa mais apropriada às gelatinas.

Accumulation, persistence and effects of indospicine residues in camels fed Indigofera plant

Indospicine (L-2-amino-6-amidinohexanoic acid) is a natural hepatotoxin found in all parts of some Indigofera plants such as I. linnaei and I. spicata. Several studies have documented a susceptibility to this hepatotoxin in different species of animals, including cattle, sheep, dogs and rats, which are associated with mild to severe liver disease after prolonged ingestion. However, there is little published data on the effects of this hepatotoxin in camels, even though Indigofera plants are known to be palatable to camels in central Australia. The secondary poisoning of dogs after prolonged dietary exposure to residual indospicine in camel muscle has raised additional food safety concerns. In this study, a feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the in vivo accumulation, excretion, distribution and histopathological effects of dietary indospicine on camels. Six young camels (2 – 4 year old), weighing 270 − 390 kg were fed daily a roughage diet consisting of Rhodes grass hay and lucerne chaff, supplemented with Indigofera and steam flaked barley. Indigofera (I. spicata) was offered at 597 mg DM/kg body weight (bw)/day designed to deliver 337 µg indospicine/kg bw/day, and fed for a period of 32 days. Blood and muscle biopsies were collected over the period of the study. Concentrations of indospicine in the plasma and muscle biopsy samples were quantitated by validated ultra-performance liquid chromatography−tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC−MS/MS). The highest concentrations in plasma (1.01 mg/L) and muscle (2.63 mg/kg fresh weight (fw)) were found at necropsy (day 33). Other tissues were also collected at necropsy and analysis showed ubiquitous distribution of indospicine, with the highest indospicine accumulation detected in the pancreas (4.86 ± 0.56 mg/kg fw) and liver (3.60 ± 1.34 mg/kg fw); followed by the muscle, heart and kidney. Histopathological examination of liver tissue showed multiple small foci of predominantly mononuclear inflammatory cells. After cessation of Indigofera intake, indospicine present in plasma in the remaining 3 camels had a longer terminal elimination half-life (18.6 days) than muscle (15.9 days), and both demonstrated mono-exponential decreases.

A survey on prevalence rate of aflatoxigenic species of Aspergillus and residues of aflatoxins by ELISA method in cold-water cultural fish (rainbow trout) feeds in Tehran and West Azarbayjan provinces-Iran

Aflatoxins are one kind of fungal toxins produced by species of toxigenic Aspergillus (A. flavus and A. parasiticus) and in other words they are secondary metabolites which are considered as one of the threatening factors of food consumer's health. In this research 96 samples of cold-water cultural fish feed, rainbow trout, during the seasons of spring and summer of 2007 (every fifteenth of the month) were randomized (by simple and stratified random) to determine: 1. The prevalence rate of aflatoxigenic species of Aspergillus in stored feed of cold-water cultural fish in West Azarbayjan cultural fish farms in both seasons (spring and summer); 2. The residues of total aflatoxin in stored feed of fish in cultural fish farms of West Azarbayjan in both seasons by ELISA method; and 3. The residues of that toxin in feed produced in aquatic feed factories in Tehran and West Azarbyjan provinces with the same method. In order to study prevalence rate of toxigenic species of Aspergillus, pour-plate culture method by general medium such as Malt Extract Agar (M.E.A.) and Sabouraud-Dextrose Agar (S.D.A.) and by standard No.997 of Iranian Standard Institute were used. The produced colonies were examined microscopically. To determine the aflatoxins residues, ELISA method using Agra-Quant kit of Romer Lab company, were applied. The results of this survey indicated that only 8.3% of the samples were infected by A. flavus. A. parasiticus was not observed. There were no significant differences between the prevalence rate of AFT and seasons/months, either (P<0.05). Evaluating mean of aflatoxin rate showed that the rates of this variable are lower than the tolerance levels designated by the joint FAO/WHO expert committee (The mean of AFT in all data was lower than 11 ppb). Furthermore, mean of total AFT residues rates of stored feed of various cultural center of West Azarbayjan and Tehran factories were comparable in spring and summer, and no significant differences were observed (P<0.05). But there were significant differences between the total aflatoxin rates in the feed of West Azarbayjan factory and spring and summer (P<0.05), and AFT residues in spring (8.6 ppb) were higher than summer (6.1 ppb). Prevalence rates of AFT in Tehran feed factories (9.2 ppb) are higher than W. Azarbayjan (7.4 ppb). In other words, location was considered as a decisive factor in total AFT rates of samples. Moreover, the results indicated that there was significant difference between total aflatoxin rates of feed and cultural centers (P<0.05). The mean of AFT rates in embankment dam cultural fish farms (6.75 ppb) and multi-functions cultural fish farms (6.25 ppb) was higher than individual cultural pond (4.67 ppb). In conclusion, the finally results of this survey indicated that the lower rates of Aspergillus is not effective on the presence of total aflatoxin rates in trout feed. Due to low levels of aflatoxin rates (lower than 20 ppb), the produced feed of cold-cultural fishes, Rainbow Trout, in Tehran and West Azarbayjan provinces, in spring and summer of 2007, were safe and healthy both for fish and their consumers.

Mapa de la cobertura vegetal del volcán Chaparrastique, departamento de San Miguel, El Salvador

El mapa de la cobertura vegetal del volcán Chaparrastique de San Miguel se realizó con el propósito de describir las diferentes unidades de vegetación presentes en el Volcán, mediante la elaboración de un mapa temático; utilizando el sistema validado de clasificación de la UNESCO, 2010; los límites perimetrales para la zona de estudio del volcán Chaparrastique se establecieron en radio de 5.75 km a partir del centro del cráter del volcán, para el análisis y recolección de datos se apoyo en el procesamiento de imágenes del volcán basadas en satélite del programa Google Earth 5.2.1 de alta resolución; la identificación de las diferentes formaciones vegetales presentes en el volcán se realizo mediante la clasificación digital de imágenes; basado en el agrupamiento de valores visuales mediante el programa ArcView 3.2. Las etapas descritas dieron a conocer que el volcán Chaparrastique de San Miguel presenta cuatro tipos de ecosistemas naturales; 1.Bosque Tropical Semideciduo Latifoliado submontano. 2.Bosque Tropical Decíduo Latifoliado de tierras bajas. 3.Flujo de lava con escasa vegetación. y 4.Pradera o páramo altimontano.

Dual layer solid phase extraction based on molecular imprinting technology: Seeking a route to enhance selectivity for trace analysis of pesticide residues in olive oil.

Aiming to introduce a multiresidue analysis for the trace detection of pesticide residues belonging to organophosphorus and triazine classes from olive oil samples, a new sample preparation methodology comprising the use of a dual layer of “tailor-made” molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) SPE for the simultaneous extraction of both pesticides in a single procedure has been attempted. This work has focused on the implementation of a dual MIP-layer SPE procedure (DL-MISPE) encompassing the use of two MIP layers as specific sorbents. In order to achieve higher recovery rates, the amount of MIP layers has been optimized as well as the influence of MIP packaging order. The optimized DL-MISPE approach has been used in the preconcentration of spiked organic olive oil samples with concentrations of dimethoate and terbuthylazine similar to the maximum residue limits and further quantification by HPLC. High recovery rates for dimethoate (95%) and terbuthylazine (94%) have been achieved with good accuracy and precision. Overall, this work constitutes the first attempt on the development of a dual pesticide residue methodology for the trace analysis of pesticide residues based on molecular imprinting technology. Thus, DL-MISPE constitutes a reliable, robust, and sensitive sample preparation methodology that enables preconcentration of the target pesticides in complex olive oil samples, even at levels similar to the maximum residue limits enforced by the legislation.

An innovative rapid method for analysis of 10 organophosphorus pesticide residues in wheat by HS-SPME-GC-FPD/MSD

Evaluación de la eficacia del carbón vegetal activado y la gelatina como agentes clarificantes, y sus efectos en la limpidez del vino de piña (Ananas comosus)

El estudio “Evaluación de la eficacia del carbón vegetal activado y la gelatina como agentes clarificantes, y sus efectos en la limpidez del vino de piña (Ananas comosus L)” se desarrolló en la Estación Experimental y de Prácticas (EEP) de la Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas de la Universidad de El Salvador, ubicada en el Municipio de San Luis Talpa del Departamento de La Paz, en donde se elaboraron 75 litros de mosto para la fermentación y obtención del vino como materia prima para realizar la investigación. Se evaluó la eficacia de carbón vegetal activado y la gelatina como agentes clarificantes en la limpidez del vino de piña (Ananas comosus L), a fin de estudiar los aspectos que permitan la obtención de una bebida límpida a un nivel de confianza del 5% (p≤0.05). Se determinó la densidad, contenido de extracto seco, cenizas, y transmitancia previo y posterior a la clarificación; lo cual permitió estimar la eficacia de los agentes clarificantes en estudio a fin de determinar el mejor agente clarificante para vino de piña. La investigación se realizó de agosto 2015 a febrero 2016, regida por el método hipotético deductivo; obteniendo como principales hallazgos que ambos agentes clarificantes produjeron similares efectos en la eficacia de la clarificación del vino, obteniendo un aumento de la transmitancia considerándose tres longitudes de onda (445 nm, 495 nm y 550 nm). No obstante, la dosis de gelatina 0.2 g/L y la dosis de carbón vegetal activado 0.1 g/L se comportaron diferentes entre sí y similar al resto. Independientemente del agente clarificante utilizado, se mejoró considerablemente la limpidez (transmitancia) del vino de piña y los demás parámetros físicos evaluados: densidad, extracto seco y cenizas. Palabras clave: vino, piña, carbón vegetal activado, gelatina, clarificante, eficacia, limpidez

Evaluation of solid residues removed from a mangrove swamp in the Sao Vicente Estuary, SP, Brazil

Mangrove swamps are found in estuaries along the coastal plains of tropical regions and have be subjected to heavy occupation and use pressure due to their privileged locations and abundance of biological resources. The present work evaluated the ecological characteristics and solid wastes accumulated in eight areas along the Santos - Sao Vicente Estuary Complex. The superficially deposited residues at each sampling site were collected and subsequently washed, drained, counted, weighed and separated into classes according to their composition and predominant use. The predominant litter type in terms of density was plastic (62.81%) and, by weight, wood (55.53%). The greatest deposition of residues was associated with areas that were less inclined and that had low plant density levels, indicating that the presence of obstacles was not critical for retaining floating residues in mangrove areas. The presence of the most frequently encountered types of solid waste residues could be explained by local activities. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Análisis de los cambios de usos del suelo y de la cubierta vegetal en un municipio de la montaña media mediterránea: el caso de Faraján (Málaga, España)

La montaña media mediterránea ha sido históricamente un espacio muy transformado por la acción humana, lo cual se constata en la actualidad con la presencia de un mosaico de diferentes tipos de usos del suelo, haciendo que ésta presente una dinámica medio ambiental y socioeconómica muy compleja. El siguiente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar las principales transformaciones en los aprovechamientos y en la cubierta vegetal de los últimos sesenta años en el municipio de Faraján (Málaga). Para ello, se lleva a cabo la fotointerpretación de ortoimágenes e imágenes aéreas en combinación con fuentes bibliográficas. Como resultados preliminares se pueden indicar, por un lado, el incremento de la superficie cultivada de castañar, y por otro, el aumento de la cubierta vegetal natural en detrimento de otros usos. Dichos cambios conllevan una serie de consecuencias en aspectos tan importantes como la erosión y la disponibilidad de recursos hídricos, tan necesarios de tener en cuenta a la hora de implementar una gestión territorial más acorde con la evaluación histórica de los usos del suelo y el marco actual de cambio climático.

Diferencia de daños por herbívoros entre hojas jóvenes de color rojo y verde, ¿podría tratarse de mimetismo vegetal?

La presencia de coloración roja en las hojas jóvenes de algunas especies vegetales en los bosques tropicales podría servir como una señal para los herbívoros de la presencia de defensas químicas en las mismas, que tendría como consecuencia el escape al daño por los herbívoros. Los objetivos específicos de este trabajo fueron comparar entre hojas jóvenes verdes y rojas: a) los niveles de daño por herbívoros, b) la dureza y c) la aceptabilidad de tejido vegetal por herbívoros generalistas (saltamontes Vellea mexicana). Las hojas jóvenes rojas presentaron significativamente menor daño por herbívoros que las hojas jóvenes verdes; la dureza fue también significativamente menor en las hojas jóvenes rojas, mientras que la aceptabilidad de follaje por herbívoros no mostró diferencia significativa entre los dos tipos de hojas. Se sugiere que la coloración roja podría representar una estrategia efectiva de baja inversión de recursos que estaría permitiendo a las vulnerables hojas jóvenes escapar al daño causado por los herbívoros.

Compostagem orgânica com materiais de origem vegetal, na Amazônia Central.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a temperatura e a qualidade nutricional de composto orgânico. As pilhas de compostagem foram montadas utilizando-se a biomassa verde de margaridão e mucuna-preta e das folhas secas de coqueiro, andirobeira e capim. Os materiais foram triturados e as pilhas montadas utilizando-se 70 % de biomassa seca e 30 % de biomassa verde. Foi determinado o conteúdo nutricional inicial do material foliar das espécies no início, e das pilhas de composto ao final do processo da compostagem. A temperatura das pilhas de composto foi monitorada a cada 8 dias. O delineamento foi de blocos casualizados com 5 repetições. A biomassa foliar de mucuna-preta e margaridão apresentaram teores significativos de P e K, que contribuíram para uma maior entrada desses elementos ao composto. O composto apresentou boas características nutricionais ao final do período de maturação, aos 107 dias.