PRODUTIVIDADE E QUALIDADE DE UVAS DA CV. ISABEL (Vitis labrusca L.) SUBMETIDAS À ADUBAÇÃO POTÁSSICA

RESUMO Videiras ‘Isabel’ enxertadas em porta-enxerto ‘SO4’ e ‘IAC 766’, e em pé-franco plantadas sobre Nitossolo foram tratadas anualmente com doses crescentes de K2O, a 0; 60; 120 e 180 kg ha-1, durante 5 safras vitícolas (2007/2008; 2008/2009; 2009/2010; 2010/2011; 2011/2012). O delineamento experimental foi em faixas, com cinco repetições, sendo seis plantas por repetição, e os tratamentos, dispostos em esquema fatorial 4x3, com 12 tratamentos, correspondentes às quatro doses de adubação potássica e aos três portaenxertos. No estádio de mudança de cor da casca das bagas, coletaram-se pecíolos para determinar o teor de nutrientes no tecido foliar das uvas. Na ocasião da colheita, foram avaliados comportamentos vegetativos e produtivos, como produtividade, peso de poda, índice de Ravaz e características químicas da polpa das bagas, como sólidos solúveis totais, acidez total titulável e pH. O aumento da adubação potássica não representa ganho na produtividade na cv. Isabel nem no acúmulo de sólidos solúveis totais nas uvas. K e Mg nos pecíolos de uvas são influenciados pela forma de cultivo (enxertada ou pé-franco). Videiras ‘Isabel’ cultivadas em pé-franco têm menor capacidade de acúmulo de K e maior acúmulo de Mg nos pecíolos. Nas condições do solo em que foi desenvolvido o trabalho, não se justifica a adubação potássica do vinhedo.

PRODUTIVIDADE E QUALIDADE DA 'CABERNET SAUVIGNON' SUSTENTADA EM ESPALDEIRA E MANJEDOURA NA FORMA DE Y

RESUMO A uva ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ utilizada para elaboração de vinho tem tido seu plantio incrementado na região vitivinícola de São Roque (SP), sendo o sistema de sustentação mais usual a espaldeira. Recentemente, foi introduzido o sistema de sustentação em manjedoura na forma de Y, portanto foi realizado experimento objetivando caracterizar a produção e as características químicas do mosto da ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ sustentada em espaldeira e em Y. As avaliações foram feitas durante os anos agrícolas: 2010/2011, 2011/2012 e 2012/2013. As videiras sustentadas em Y apresentaram maiores médias de massa dos cachos e de produtividade quando comparadas às sustentadas em espaldeira. As médias de produtividade estimada variaram entre 9,89 e 13,64 t ha-1 para a espaldeira e entre 13,34 e 17,43 t ha-1 para a manjedoura na forma de Y. Em relação às características químicas do mosto (teor de sólidos solúveis, pH e acidez titulável), não foram observadas diferenças estatísticas entre os sistemas de sustentação das videiras. As médias do teor de sólidos solúveis variaram entre 17,3 e 19,3°Brix, e a acidez titulável total, entre 98 e 143 meq.L-1 para os diferentes anos agrícolas avaliados.

DESORDEM FISIOLÓGICA E PRODUTIVIDADE DE MANGUEIRA CV. PALMER ASSOCIADA À NUTRIÇÃO DE BORO

RESUMO O Vale do São Francisco constitui o maior produtor nacional de manga em regime irrigado. Na mangueira, além da produtividade, o boro é o nutriente que mais afeta a qualidade dos frutos, e sua deficiência pode provocar distúrbios fisiológicos. Nesse sentido, um experimento foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de avaliar a associação do boro com a incidência de frutos de manga Palmer acometidos com desordem fisiológica e seu efeito na produtividade de frutos. Os tratamentos consistiram em sete diferentes manejos de adubação: T1 = Duas fertirrigações com 50 g planta-1 de H3BO3 (adubação do produtor); T2 = T1 + cinco pulverizações com H3BO3 [duas primeiras (0,3%) e demais (0,2%)]; T3 = T1 + cinco pulverizações com H3BO3 [duas primeiras (0,3%) e demais (0,4%)]; T4 = T1 + cinco pulverizações com H3BO3 [duas primeiras (0,3%) e demais (0,6%)]; T5 = T1 + duas pulverizações com H3BO3 (0,3%) + três fertirrigações (10 g planta-1 de H3BO3); T6 = T1 + duas pulverizações com H3BO3 (0,3%) + três fertirrigações (20 g planta-1 de H3BO3); T7 = T1 + duas pulverizações com H3BO3 (0,3%) + três fertirrigações (40 g planta-1 de H3BO3). Os resultados demonstram que há evidências de que a deficiência de boro pode provocar a emissão de frutos acometidos por desordem fisiológica e de que o manejo da adubação boratada é eficiente na redução desse problema e, ainda, influencia a produtividade de manga Palmer, destacando-se que o T2 atingiu produtividade média de 35,62 t ha-1, embora mais estudos sejam necessários para a recomendação de um sistema de manejo adequado para a cultura.

Influência do material do alambique na composição química das aguardentes de cana-de-açúcar

This paper describes variations in the profile of the main volatile organic compounds present in Brazilian sugar cane spirits distilled in copper and stainless steel distillers. The main organic compounds: aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohols and esters, were determined through High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and High Resolution Gas Cromatography (HRGC). The spirits produced in copper distillers exhibit higher contents of aldehydes with respect to the ones produced in stainless steel. The inverse is true with respect to the higher alcohol and ester contents. No significant variation has been observed for the carboxylic acids.

Determinação direta de crômio em açúcar e leite por espectrometria de absorção atômica com atomização eletrotérmica em forno de grafite

A fast and direct method for the determination of Cr in milk and cane sugar suspensions using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with Zeeman-effect background correction is described. No sample pre-treatment was necessary, minimizing the risk of contamination. The concentration of chromium in cane sugar was evaluated using Cr reference solutions prepared in 1% v/v HNO3 solution. The milk samples were introduced into the furnace with a mixture of amines for avoiding the autosampler blockage and foaming of milk. Chromium determination in milk was based on the standard additions method (SAM). The limit of detection and characteristic mass for cane sugar sample (30 muL) were 0,13 ng/ml and 4,3 pg, and for milk sample (10 muL) were 0,23 ng/ml and 7,8 pg, respectively. The graphite tube lifetime was 300 firings for sugar-cane sample and 100 firings for milk sample. The heating program was implemented in 68 s.

Uso de agrotóxicos em cana-de-açúcar na bacia do Rio Corumbataí e o risco de poluição hídrica

The state of São Paulo is the main Brazilian consumer of pesticides. Sugar cane, which uses a great amount of these products, is extensivelly cultivated in this state, such as in the Corumbataí river basin, an important source of water for the region. In order to implement an efficient and low-cost monitoring program, the temporal characterization of the use of pesticides on sugar cane in this basin was performed. After knowing the seasonal trends of consumption, a better choice of sampling time, became possible. The combination of data from this survey with partitioning indices, average doses and toxicological classifications showed to be important for defining the pesticides to be included in the monitoring program.

Aspectos e fatores da produtividade em pesquisa, desenvolvimento e inovação

Comparison of national budgets for R&D is often made but it should consider the relative productivity and their factors. In Brazil, inefficiency factors as well as their causes have been diagnosed since the late 60's and solutions have been proposed within various governmental organisms, from CNPq to the strategy think tanks. Problems that hinder R&D and innovation in Brazil are reviewed from a historical perspective together with the proposed solutions providing a detailed analysis of the difficulties that have to be overcome to achieve a more effective innovation environment, adequate for the present times, challenges and opportunities.

Diagnóstico ambiental de metais e organoclorados em córregos adjacentes a áreas de cultivo de cana-de-açúcar (Estado de São Paulo, Brasil)

Sugar cane cultivation in the State of São Paulo has expanded in the last years, with an annual production of 200•10(6) t in an area of 2.5• 10(6) hectares. The use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in sugar cane plantations, together with deforestation of riparian vegetation, have caused impacts on the hydric resources of the adjacent areas. The aim of this work is to evaluate the influence of sugar cane plantations on streams in the central region of the State of São Paulo, studying 16 organochlorinated compounds and 7 metals (Cu, Fe, Cd, Zn, Mn, Cr and Ni) found in the sediments of 11 streams. The results show that there is a higher concentration of metals and organochlorinated compounds in streams without riparian vegetation when compared to forested areas.

Determinação de açúcar total em café cru por espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo e regressão por mínimos quadrados parciais

In this work a fast method for the determination of the total sugar levels in samples of raw coffee was developed using the near infrared spectroscopy technique and multivariate regression. The sugar levels were initially obtained using gravimety as the reference method. Later on, the regression models were built from the near infrared spectra of the coffee samples. The original spectra were pre-treated according to the Kubelka-Munk transformation and multiplicative signal correction. The proposed analytical method made possible the direct determination of the total sugar levels in the samples with an error lower by 8% with respect to the conventional methodology.

Hidrocarbonetos policíclicos aromáticos como traçadores da queima de cana-de-açúcar: uma abordagem estatística

In this study atmospheric particulates of PAHs were measured in Araraquara, Piracicaba and São Paulo in July 2003 (sugarcane harvest season in Araraquara and Piracicaba) and in Araraquara in March of 2003. The results were normalized to the total PAH concentrations. Comparison among the sites and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to investigate possible tracers of emission. Fluoranthene and pyrene concentrations were higher in Piracicaba and Araraquara samples. These PAH were also responsible for the largest negative loadings on the second principal component and account for the negative scores and for the formation of the Araraquara and Piracicaba group.

Pré-tratamentos de melaço de cana-de-açúcar e água de maceração de milho para a bioprodução de carotenóides

This work studied the pretreatment of sugarcane molasses (CM) and corn steep liquor (CS) for the production of carotenoids by Sporidiobolus salmonicolor (CBS 2636). The acid pretreatment removed less micronutrients than that with activated carbon and led to high removals of Cu and Mn. Reduction in optical density of the prepared medium and removal of glucose from it were 22% and 7% for CM and 95% and 38% for CS, respectively. Total carotenoids obtained with substrates pretreated with acids (541 mg/L) were higher than the results obtained when the medium was treated with activated carbon (208 mg/L).

Caracterização de cinza do bagaço de cana-de-açúcar para emprego como pozolana em materiais cimentícios

This work presents the results of morphological and physical-chemical characteristics of a sugar cane bagasse ash material sample produced under controlled burning conditions. The investigation was carried out by analyzing chemical composition, X-ray diffraction, 29Si nuclear magnetic resonance, morphology, thermal analysis, particle size, specific surface, and density. Moreover, the pozzolanic activity of the ash was evaluated by pozzolanic activity index and Chapelle's method. The results suggest that the sugar cane bagasse ash has adequate properties to be used as pozzolan in construction materials.

Comportamento do herbicida hexazinone em área de recarga do aqüífero Guarani cultivada com cana-de-açúcar

São Paulo state (Brazil) has an important area of sugarcane production, mainly for obtaining alcohol and sugar, where there is an intensive use of pesticides. An important recharge zone of Guarani aquifer, with supplies water for the local population, is located at Ribeirão Preto city, so the local behavior of pesticides must be investigated. The GUS index was obtained by using the paramenters Koc and half-life for hezazinone herbicide, determinated in representative soil of this region. This study has demonstrated that there is potential risks of hexazinone leaching to ground water, indicating that this herbicide must be monitored in ground water.

Validação de metodologia para a caracterização química de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar

In this work, a methodology for the characterization of sugar cane bagasse was validated. Bagasse pre-treated with steam in a 5000 L reactor at a pressure of 15.3 kgf/cm², during 7 min, was used to test the methodology. The methodology consisted of the hydrolysis of the material with H2SO4 at 72% v/v, for the quantification of carbohydrates, organic acid, furfural and hydroxymethylfurfural by HPLC; insoluble lignin and ash by gravimetry; and soluble lignin by spectrophotometry. Linearity, repeatability, reproducibility and accuracy of the results obtained in two Research Laboratories were determined, and were considered to be suitable for the validation of the methodology.

Produtividade em pesquisa do CNPq: análise do perfil dos pesquisadores da Química

The profile of the CNPq Research Productivity Program in Chemistry was studied using the Plataforma Lattes curricula of all researchers with grants in effect as of March 2009. Most of them are male (67.2%), working in Federal Universities (59.4%) and located in Southeastern Brazil (63.7%). There is no evident homogeneity among researchers of the same level/category concerning the productivity criterions used (the H index and the scientific productivity of the last five years). CNPq and the Chemistry Assessor Committee have been focusing on making their judgments unbiased, by using quantitative parameters, but such overlap is still noticeable.