scholarly journals Alternative substrates and controlled-release fertilizer in the production of yellow passion fruit seedlings

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. e3292
Author(s):  
Paulo Sérgio Braña Muniz ◽  
Romeu de Carvalho Andrade Neto ◽  
Aureny Maria Pereira Lunz ◽  
Ueliton Oliveira De Almeida ◽  
James Maciel De Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Brazil Nut ◽  
Controlled Release Fertilizer ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

There are many residues that can be used for agriculture, especially as a substrate. However, it is often necessary to fertilize the growing media so that the seedlings can be produced with quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of alternative and commercial substrates associated with different controlled-release fertilizer levels in producing yellow passion fruit seedlings. The experiment was conducted at the Embrapa Acre seedling nursery, with 50% luminosity. We used a randomized block experimental design in a 5 x 3 factorial scheme with 15 treatments, 4 replicates, and 10 plants per plot. The treatments consisted of five controlled-release fertilizer levels (0 kg m-3, 3 kg m-3, 6 kg m-3, 9 kg m-3, and 12 kg m-3) combined with lumps of acerola fruits (LAF), Brazil nut peel (BNP), and commercial (CS) substrates. The evaluated variables were seed height, stem diameter, number of leaves, shoot dry mass (SDM), root dry mass (RDM), total dry mass (TDM), and seedling quality index (SQI). Use of the alternative lumps of acerola fruit (LAF) substrate associated with the 10 kg m-³ level of controlled-release fertilizer promoted the best results. BNP has potential for use as a substrate for passion fruit seedlings, however adjustments are necessary to achieve an adequate composition.

scholarly journals Morphophysiology and quality of yellow passion fruit seedlings submitted to inhibition of gibberellin biosynthesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e51541
Author(s):  
Ednilson Carvalho Teixeira ◽  
Sylvana Naomi Matsumoto ◽  
André Felipe Fialho Ribeiro ◽  
Anselmo Eloy Silveira Viana ◽  
Cristiano Tagliaferre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Seedling Quality ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Gibberellin Biosynthesis ◽  
Total Leaf Area ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

The aim of this study was to verify if a growth reduction of yellow passion fruit seedlings’ growth morphophysiology and quality could be changed by paclobutrazol applied through seedling immersion. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, with seedlings grown in polyethylene tubes (290 cm3), with substrate. At 40 days after sowing, the seedlings were immersed in an aqueous solution of paclobutrazol at concentrations of 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg L-1. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, with five treatments (paclobutrazol concentrations) and four replicates. At 15 and 30 days after treatment, growth characteristics were evaluated. At the end of the assay, destructive evaluations related to mass determination, total leaf area, and seedling quality index were performed. Paclobutrazol treatment induced restrictions in seedling growth, except for fresh and dry mass of root and total fresh mass. Based on these characteristics, the increase in values induced by paclobutrazol was verified. The seedling quality, defined by the major value of the Dickson quality index and a smaller robustness index, was higher when submitted to paclobutrazol treatment.

scholarly journals Controlled-release fertilizer increases growth, chlorophyll content and overall quality of loquat seedlings

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. e3353
Author(s):  
Erik Nunes Gomes ◽  
Leandro Marcolino Vieira ◽  
Cíntia de Moraes Fagundes ◽  
Überson Boaretto Rossa ◽  
Mauro Brasil Dias Tofanelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Eriobotrya Japonica ◽  
Controlled Release Fertilizer ◽  
Linear Behavior ◽  
Growth Quality ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. (Rosaceae), commonly known as the loquat tree, is widely cultivated due to production of edible fruits, which can be consumed fresh or processed into different food products. Enhancement of loquat seedlings quality is an important issue for more efficient propagation protocols, including rootstock production. The objective with the present study was to assess the effects of increasing doses of controlled-release fertilizer on loquat seedlings growth, quality and chlorophyll content. Seeds were sowed in containers filled with commercial substrate previously treated with different doses of controlled-release fertilizer (N, P, K, Mg, S and micronutrients): 0.0 (control), 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 kg per cubic meter of substrate (kg m-³). Seedlings were evaluated 182 days after sowing and the data were submitted to polynomial regression analyses. Increasing doses of the fertilizer promoted increasing linear behavior on seedlings height, root collar diameter, leaf area, roots and shoots dry mass and Dickson quality index. Chlorophylls a, b and total chlorophylls increased up to the dose of 7.5 kg m-³, followed by a decrease at the dose of 10 kg m-³. The dose of 10 kg m-³ promoted the highest values of Dickson quality index and growing variables on loquat seedlings.

scholarly journals PRODUCTION OF STAR FRUIT ROOTSTOCKS FERTILIZED WITH DIFFERENT BORON DOSES

2017 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Clariana Xavier ◽  
William Natale
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Star Fruit ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

Among the tropical fruits, star fruit stands out due to its flavor and nutritional properties. Nevertheless, the information on fertilization and nutrition of this fruit is still scarce. For this reason, this study aimed to assess the effect of different boron doses on star fruit rootstock growth. The experimental design was randomized block design, consisting of five treatments of boron application (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mg dm−3) and four replications. Star fruit rootstock did not respond to boron doses applied to the substrate and hence it did not influence the parameters stem diameter, plant height, the number of leaves, dry mass of shoot, dry mass of roots, total dry mass, and Dickson quality index (DQI). A boron dose up to 4 mg dm−3 (800% of the recommended boron dose of 0.5 mg dm−3) did not produce symptoms of visual toxicity in the plant.

scholarly journals SEEDLING PRODUCTION OF YELLOW MARACUJA IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mirian Nomura ◽  
Mozart De Mattos Silveira Borges ◽  
Matheus Vinicius Abadia Ventura ◽  
Estevam Matheus Costa ◽  
Muriel Silva Vilarinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Shoot Height ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Chlorophyll A And B ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Screen Mesh ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of yellow passion fruit seedlings in protected environments composed of different photoselective screens. The work was developed at the UEMG, unit Ituiutaba and started in May and was evaluated in June 2018. The treatments consist of different types of protected environment: T1-Open Sky; T2 - Black Screen (mesh for 30% shade); T3 - White Screen (mesh for 20% shade); T4 - Blue Screen (mesh for 20% shade) and T5 - Red Screen (mesh for 20% shade). The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with four replications, ten plants per experimental plot. The analysis of the germination content, chlorophyll a and b, number of leaves, leaf length, stem diameter, and shoot height were performed. No photoselective effects were observed for the germination rate, chlorophyll a and b, the number of leaves, shoot height, leaf length and stem diameter in the yellow passion fruit crop.

scholarly journals Yellow passion fruit tree sexual propagation by different mucilage extraction methods and substrates

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Adriane Assis ◽  
Sergio Roberto ◽  
Vitor Júnior ◽  
Carla Oliveira ◽  
Rodrigo Hoshino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Water Retention Capacity ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

The objective of this work was to evaluate the initial development of yellow passion fruit, as a function of the method of extracting the mucilage of the seeds (washing in water, fermentation in water and fermentation in water + sugar) and substrates (carbonized rice husk, coconut fiber and vermiculite). The completely randomized design with nine treatments and five replicates, with 50 seeds was used, in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement (three mucilage extraction methods and three types of substrates). After 56 days of sowing, the following variables were evaluated seedling emergence percentage, number of leaves, leaf area, stem length and root largest length, dry mass of shoot and roots; and substrates characteristics such as pH, electric conductivity, density and water retention capacity. The emergence speed index was evaluated daily from sowing. It is verified that, except for the number of leaves and the shoot dry matter mass, the other variables were influenced by the study factors. In general, in the seeds without fermentation and fermentation in water mixed with sugar, the highest averages were obtained, regardless of the substrate used. Thus, both mucilage extraction methods and all tested substrates are indicated in the initial development of yellow passion fruit.

scholarly journals SUBSTRATE AND FERTILIZATION IN THE QUALITY OF Myrocarpus frondosus SEEDLINGS

FLORESTA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 831
Author(s):  
Suelen Carpenedo Aimi ◽  
Maristela Machado Araujo ◽  
Maria Helena Fermino ◽  
Luciane Almeri Tabaldi ◽  
Thairini Claudino Zavistanovicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Controlled Release Fertilizer ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Fluorescence Maximum ◽  
Randomized Design

 Myrocarpus frondosus is a native species with high commercial timber value. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the quality of seedlings of Myrocarpus frondosus in the nursery and to indicate the most adequate substrate and fertilization for the production of seedlings. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, with four replications, in a factorial scheme, composed of four combinations of substrates: S1-100% commercial substrate (CS); S2 - 80% CS and 20% carbonated rice husk (CRH); S3 - 60% CS and 40% CRH; S4 - 40% CS and 60% CRH, and four fertilizations: NF – No fertilization; CRF – controlled release fertilizer (ammonium sulfate, simple superphosphate and potassium chloride); RRF – ready release fertilizer and micronutrients. Physical and chemical analyses were performed on the substrate. At 300 days after emergence, the following morphological variables were evaluated: (height, stem diameter, H/SD ratio, leaf area, root length, aerial dry mass, root dry mass, total dry mass, Dickson quality index) and the physiological variables chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, initial fluorescence, maximum fluorescence, Fv/Fm ratio and electron transport rate). Regardless of the substrate and fertilization, slow growth of the species was observed, even for the best treatment, which was verified from the height (17.87 cm) and stem diameter (2.62 mm). The use of the commercial substrate (40%) with carbonated rice husk (60%) associated with the concentration of 6 g L-1 of controlled release fertilizer is recommended, since they present the best results for the morphological and physiological variables in the nursery in general.

scholarly journals Nitrogen fertilization in the production of seedlings of Talisia esculenta (A. St. Hil) Radlk

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 443-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro da S. Tosta ◽  
João P. N. de Almeida ◽  
Glêidson B. de Góes ◽  
Priscilla de A. Freire ◽  
Vander Mendonça
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Shoot Length ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
N Source ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

ABSTRACT ‘Pitombeira’ does not have organized cultivation, thus requiring information related to the production of seedlings, particularly in relation to chemical fertilizer. In this context, an experiment was conducted in order to define the best dose of nitrogen (N), using urea as N source, to be applied in ‘pitombeira’ seedlings. The experimental design was complete randomized blocks with four replicates and ten plants per plot, testing five N doses (0, 400, 800, 1.600 and 3.200 mg dm-3). Data were submitted to analysis of variance and regression. The non-destructive measurements (number of leaves, stem diameter, shoot length and the ratio between shoot length and stem diameter) were evaluated at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after transplanting (DAT). In addition, shoot, root and total dry matter and Dickson quality index were determined at 120 DAT. Nitrogen fertilizations, from the dose of 500 mg N dm-3 as top-dressing, were those that led to the most vigorous ‘pitombeira’ plants, while plants developed with dose above 1.600 mg of N dm-3 showed a reduction in their vigor.

scholarly journals Resposta de Handroanthus heptaphyllus Mattos em diferentes volumes de substrato e adubação de base.

FLORESTA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 1770
Author(s):  
Thaise Da Silva TONETTO ◽  
Maristela Machado Araujo ◽  
Álvaro Luís Pasquetti Berghetti ◽  
Márcio Carlos Navroski
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Native Forest ◽  
Forest Species ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

Handroanthus heptaphyllus (Martius) Mattos response in different volumes of substrate and base fertilization. The native forest species require the adoption of appropriate practices in the nursery, such as the definition of the container volume and base fertilizer, to develop seedlings at lower cost. Thus, this study aimed to verify the performance of Handroanthus heptaphyllus seedlings grown in nurseries in different sizes of containers and different dosage of controlled release fertilizer (CRF). There was interaction between the volume of container and the fertilization for the height (H), stem diameter (SD), and H/SD relation. The shoot dry mass variable (SDM), root dry mass (RDM), total dry mass (TDM), SDM/RDM relation, Dickson quality index (DCI) and leaf area (LA) were influenced only by the base fertilizer. The highest values for these variables were, respectively, 15.68 cm; 6.55 mm, 2.58 cm mm-1; 2.05 g; 2.03 g; 3.84 g; 1.46; 1.15 and 246.97 cm². The H. heptaphyllus species is nutritionally demanding, positively responding to the high dose of CRF. Seedlings of H. heptaphyllus produced in tubes of 180 cm³ with 7.0 g L-1 of CRF present adequate growth.

scholarly journals Morphological divergence of seedlings Calophyllum brasiliense cambes collected in São Paulo and Tocantins

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ildon Rodrigues Nascimento ◽  
Cândida Pereira da Silva ◽  
Irais Dolores Pascual-Reyes ◽  
Aline Torquato Tavares ◽  
Edilson Nonato da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
Morphological Divergence ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Calophyllum Brasiliense ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Objective: The objective was to quantify the morphological diversity of Calophyllum brasiliense Cambes from four municipalities of the State of Tocantins employing morphological characteristics, to strengthen information on conservation and future breeding of the species. Methodology: Seeds were collected from four municipalities in the State of Tocantins and one in the State of São Paulo. The following were evaluated: plant height, stem diameter, root length, number of leaves, leaf area, root dry mass, shoot dry mass, total dry mass, and Dickson´s quality index. The data were subjected to univariate analysis of variance, Tocher grouping method, and UPGMA, obtaining a dendrogram through the generalized Mahalanobis distance. Results: The results showed a statistical difference of 1 and 5% probability. Dueré stood out in stem diameter(5.52 mm), Sandolandia in height (34.84 cm) and root length (42.13 cm). Formoso stood out in the number of leaves (34 leaves). Lagoa da Confusão in leaf area (856.28 cm 2 ) and São Paulo in root dry mass (16.20 g), shoot dry mass (12.38 g), total dry mass (16.20 g), and Dickson´s quality index (1.57). Implications: Variations in morphological characteristics can be used as a tool for genetic studies of guanandi progeny accordingto their similarity and/or differences. Conclusions: The morphological divergence evidenced that among the five studied areas it is possible to direct the collection of seeds to subsidize conservation strategies and future breeding of the species.

scholarly journals ALTERNATIVE SUBSTRATES FOR PRODUCTION OF YELLOW PASSION FRUIT SEEDLINGS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Eduardo Santana Aires ◽  
Carlos Alberto Aragão ◽  
Itala Laiane Silva Gomes ◽  
Gilmário Noberto de Souza ◽  
Isa Gabriela Vieira de Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Alternative Substrates ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

This study aimed to evaluate different substrates to produce yellow passion fruit seedlings. For this purpose, an experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, from April to June 2016. A completely randomized design with five replications, in a 6 x 5 factorial scheme was used. The first factor was the alternative substrates (poultry, cattle and equine manure, sugarcane and coconut bagasse, and Organomais compost). The second factor was the replacement levels to the commercial substrate of Plantmax® (100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, 0:100). The seedling evaluation was carried out 42 days after sowing. The following variables were analyzed: length, width, and the number of leaves; plant height and shoot dry matter. A significant effect (P0.05) for the interaction between the factors was verified. The addition of 60% cattle manure and Organomais to the commercial substrate Plantmax® promoted greater length, width, and the number of leaves, plant height, and shoot dry matter accumulation in the yellow passion fruit seedlings.

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