Effect of spatial arrangement on the production components and yield of sunflower

ABSTRACT The sunflower plant is an oilseed crop that has aroused a great interest in the Brazilian and international scenery especillay because of the possibility of using its oil for biodiesel production. The objective of this study was to evaluate productivity and yield components of Embrapa 122 sunflower according to the spatial arrangement. Treatments were arranged in 4 x 4 factorial arrangement, which are the four spacings between rows (0.30; 0.50; 0.70 and 0.90 m) and four sowing densities (30,000; 45,000; 60,000 and 75,000 plants ha-1). The experiment was carried out in a complete randomized block design with four replications. The experiments were conducted in the experimental area of the Plant Science Department in Fortaleza, State of Ceará-Brazil and on the Curu Vale Experimental Farm in Pentecoste, State of Ceará-Brazil. Productivity and the following production components were analyzed in the end of the crop cycle: harvested capitula, capitulum diameter, capitulum mass, achene mass per capitulum, mass of 100 achenes, achenes per capitulum, harvest index and oil content in the achenes. The experiments were analyzed jointly in relation to the cropping area and the data submitted to analysis of variance and quantitative factors tested by polynomial regression. The variables, spacing, density and cropping area did not interact with these variables and the spatial arrangement of the plants affected only the components. The cropping area influences the productive behavior of sunflower Embrapa 122. The spatial arrangement of the plants of sunflower of variety Embrapa 122 influences yield components but does not affect productivity.

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Combining ability and heterosis studies across environments in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Acta Agronomica Hungarica ◽

10.1556/aagr.59.2011.1.9 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 87-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

S. Sood ◽

N. Kalia ◽

S. Bhateria

Keyword(s):

Seed Yield ◽

Linum Usitatissimum ◽

Combining Ability ◽

Yield Components ◽

Block Design ◽

Linum Usitatissimum L ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Component Traits ◽

Parental Lines ◽

Fibre Yield

Combining ability and heterosis were calculated for fourteen lines of linseed in a line × tester mating design using twelve lines and two diverse testers in two different environments. The hybrids and parental lines were raised in a completely randomized block design with three replications to investigate seed and fibre yield and their component traits. Genetic variation was significant for most of the traits over environments. Combining ability studies revealed that the lines KL-221 and LCK-9826 were good general combiners for seed yield and most of its components, whereas LMH-62 and LC-2323 were good general combiners for yield components only. Moreover, KL-221 was also a good general combiner for fibre yield. Similarly, B-509 and Ariane were good general combiners for fibre yield and most of its components. Among the specific cross combinations, B-509 × Flak-1 was outstanding for seed yield per plant and B-509 × KL-187 and LC-2323 × LCK-9826 for fibre yield per plant, with high SCA effects. In general, the hybrids excelled their respective parents and the standard checks for most of the characters studied. Based on the comparison of mean performance, SCA effects and the extent of heterosis, the hybrids LC-2323 × LCK-9826 and B-509 × KL-221 appeared to be the most promising for both seed and fibre yield. Other promising combinations were LC-2323 × KL-210 and B-509 × Ariane for seed and fibre yield, respectively. The superiority of LC-2323, LCK-9826, KL-221, B-509 and Ariane as good general combiners was further confirmed by the involvement of these parents in the desirable cross combinations.

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Effectiveness of nitrogen and bio-fertilizer choice for improving growth and yield of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) during dry season

ORYZA- An International Journal on Rice ◽

10.35709/ory.2020.57.4.6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 57 (4) ◽

pp. 302-309

Author(s):

Sukanta Pal ◽

Megha Sana ◽

Hirak Banerjee ◽

Lhingneikim Lhungdim

Keyword(s):

Yield Components ◽

Hybrid Rice ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Oryza Sativa L ◽

Block Design ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Combined Application ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

N Dose ◽

Dry Seasons

Effect of nitrogen and bio-fertilizer on growth and productivity of hybrid rice (cv. PHB 71) was assessed during dry seasons of 2017 and 2018 at Research Farm of BCKV under new alluvial zone of West Bengal. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with 12 treatment combinations having 4 levels of N and 3 types of bio-fertilizer replicated thrice. Application at 180 kg N/ha produced tallest plants at 90 DAT with maximum LAI (60 DAT), DMA (90 DAT), tillers/hill (90 DAT) and CGR (30-60 & 60-90 DAT). The same N rate resulted in highest panicles/m2, panicle length, panicle weight, filled grains/panicle and 1000-grain weight. A decrease in N dose from 180 to 150 kg/ha caused reduction in all those yield components; however, the variation was non-significant except for number of panicles/m2. Maximum grain yield, straw yield and harvest index was also achieved with 180 kg N/ha accounting 120.1, 34.9 and 32.8% more than the values obtained with zero-N; however, it was statistically at par with the yields and HI obtained with 150 kg N/ha. The Azospirillum application increased all the growth parameters, yield components and yield of hybrid rice over other tested bio-fertilizers (Azospirillum > PSB > K mobilizer), accounting 5.9 and 8.8% more than the yields obtained with PSB and K mobilizer. The interaction of N and bio-fertilizer exerted significant effect on growth attributes but failed to record any significant variations in yield components and yield of hybrid rice. The maximum economic benefit was achieved with combined application of 180 kg N/ha and Azospirillum.

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Nitrogen topdressing and application ways of fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen in weed control and agronomic performance of common bean

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências ◽

10.1590/0001-3765201520140347 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 2301-2307 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

MATHEUS G. SILVA ◽

ORIVALDO ARF ◽

PAULO E. TEODORO

Keyword(s):

Common Bean ◽

Weed Control ◽

Yield Components ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Block Design ◽

Agronomic Performance ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Bean Yield ◽

Leaf N Content ◽

Leaf N

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of interaction between nitrogen topdressing and different application ways (active ingredients) a.i. fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen in weed control and agronomic performance of common bean. The experiment was conducted during winter 2003 in Selvíria/MS. The experimental design used was a randomized block design with four replications in a factorial scheme 2x7. The first factor was composed by the absence or presence of nitrogen topdressing, while the second factor consisted of different application ways of fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen. The following variables were measured: leaf N content, dry matter of plants, yield components (number of pods plant-1, number of grains plant-1, the average number of grains pod-1 and mass of 100 grains), grain yield, phytotoxicity and weed control percentage. The nitrogen topdressing with 75 kg ha-1provided higher dry matter of plants, higher weed control and higher common bean yield of irrigated winter. In the absence of nitrogen topdressing in the application of urea before or together to fluazifop-p-butyl + fomesafen increased their effectiveness in controlling weeds without interference in the agronomic performance of common bean.

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Penampilan Varietas Jagung Unggul Baru Bermutu Protein Tinggi di Jawa dan Bali

Buletin Plasma Nutfah ◽

10.21082/blpn.v10n2.2004.p49-55 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muhammad Azrai

Keyword(s):

Amino Acids ◽

Yield Components ◽

Future Prospect ◽

Block Design ◽

Quality Protein Maize ◽

Row Spacing ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Puccinia Polysora ◽

Ear Height ◽

Biomass Plant

AbstractStudy on the performance of two quality protein maize (QPM) varieties (Srikandi Putih-1 and Srikandi Kuning-1) plus two Indonesian open pollinated varieties (Bayu and Lamuru) was conducted at seven environments in Java and Bali. The experiments were arranged in a randomized block design with three replications. Each variety was grown in a four-row plot with 5 m length, 75cm apart and 25 cm within row spacing and one plant per hill. Observations were made on yield, biomass, plant height, ear height, flowering dates, yield components, plant and ear aspect, husk cover, diseases incidence of Puccinia polysora and Helminthossporium maydis, protein contains, lysine, and tryptophan-amino acids contains. In general, Srikandi Putih-1 and Srikandi Kuning-1 varieties had a good adaptations under all environments. They contained nearly twice the lysine and tryptophan-amino acids compared to Bayu and Lamuru varieties. Therefore, they have future prospect for the development of protein synthesis in humans and monogastric animals.AbstrakPenelitian penampilan varietas jagung unggul baru bermutu protein tinggi (Srikandi Putih-1 dan Srikandi Kuning-1) dan dua varietas unggul nasional (Bayu dan Lamuru) telah dilaksanakan pada tujuh lokasi di Jawa dan Bali pada tahun 2003 sampai 2004. Penelitian ditata dalam percobaan acak kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Setiap varietas ditanam pada petakan empat baris, panjang 5 m, jarak antar baris 75 cm, jarak dalam barisan 25 cm, dan ditumbuhkan satu tanaman per rumpun. Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap hasil biji, biomas segar, tinggi tanaman, panjang tongkol, umur berbunga, komponen hasil, skor penampilan tanaman, penutupan kelobot, penyakit karat dan hawar daun, serta kandungan protein kasar, asam amino lisin, dan triptofan. Secara umum varietas Srikandi Putih-1 dan Srikandi Kuning-1 dapat beradaptasi baik pada semua lingkungan. Selain itu, kedua varietas tersebut mempunyai kandungan lisin dan triptofan hampir dua kali lipat dibandingkan dengan varietas Bayu dan Lamuru. Oleh karena itu, kedua varietas tersebut mempunyai prospek untuk dikembangkan sebagai sintesis protein pada ternak monogastrik dan manusia.

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Jatropha press cake as organic fertilizer in lettuce cultivation

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental ◽

10.1590/1807-1929/agriambi.v20n12p1089-1094 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (12) ◽

pp. 1089-1094

Author(s):

José R. Mantovani ◽

Jéssica da S. Bernardes ◽

Paulo R. C. Landgraf

Keyword(s):

Soil Acidity ◽

Press Cake ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Phosphate Fertilizer ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Biodiesel Production ◽

Organic Fertilization ◽

Lettuce Seedling ◽

Randomized Block Design

ABSTRACT In biodiesel production, vegetable press cake is obtained as waste, and a suitable destination for jatropha press cake would be the use in agriculture as organic fertilizer. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of jatropha press cake on soil fertility attributes and on lettuce production and accumulation of nutrients in the shoots. The experiment was conducted in pots in a greenhouse, in a randomized block design with eight treatments and five replicates. The treatments consisted of doses of jatropha press cake equivalent to 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 16.0 and 32.0 t ha-1. Portions of 5.5 dm3 of soil received limestone, phosphate fertilizer and the doses of jatropha press cake, and remained incubated for 30 days. After incubation, soil samples were collected, each pot received one lettuce seedling and the experiment was carried out for 45 days. The organic fertilization with jatropha press cake increased the contents of nutrients in the soil, especially K+, but caused increment in soil acidity and electrical conductivity. The use of jatropha press cake as organic fertilizer decreased lettuce production and accumulation of nutrients in the shoots.

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Growth and Gas Exchange of Cucurbita pepo L. Under Nitrogen and Silicon Fertilization

Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.5539/jas.v11n9p83 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 83

Author(s):

Jackson de M. Alves ◽

Alex S. de Lima ◽

Cesenildo de F. Suassuna ◽

Francisco R. A. Figueiredo ◽

Toshik Iarley da Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cucurbita Pepo ◽

Polynomial Regression ◽

Foliar Application ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Block Design ◽

Limiting Factor ◽

Simultaneous Application ◽

Gas Exchanges ◽

Nitrogen Levels ◽

Randomized Block Design

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a horticultural crop of great socioeconomic importance in Brazil and in the world. However, inappropriate fertilization management, such as over-fertilization of soils, may become a limiting factor for its development. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the morpho-physiological behavior of zucchini submitted to nitrogen (N) doses applied via soil and foliar application of silicon (Si). The treatments were distributed in split-plot scheme in a randomized block design, with three replications. The plot was formed by silicon levels (0.0 and 6.0 g plant-1) and the subplots constituted by five nitrogen levels (30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 kg ha-1), adding up to 30 experimental units. Gas exchanges and growth parameters were assessed at 35 days after planting. The data were submitted to analysis of variance by the F test and in the cases of significance was performed a polynomial regression analysis for the nitrogen factor and Tukey test for the silicon factor. The supply of Si positively enhances the effects of N on growth characteristics and gas exchanges of zucchini. The simultaneous application of Si and N does not influence the leaf area of zucchini. The N dose of 93.9 kg ha-1 provides greater assimilation of CO2 in zucchini plants under the conditions in which the experiment was performed.

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Planting Density and Soybean (Glycine max L.) Cultivars Effects on Yield Components in the Amazon

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v8i3.16277 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Priscila Pereira Sacramento ◽

Letícia Cunha da Hungria ◽

Jamil Chaar El-Husny ◽

Luis De Souza Freitas

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Plant Height ◽

Yield Components ◽

Block Design ◽

Planting Density ◽

Maximum Height ◽

Soybean Cultivars ◽

Linear Behavior ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Glycine Max L

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of planting density and cultivar of soybean on yield components in the southeast Amazon. The experiment was carried out in an Oxisol, with a randomized block design in a 2 x 4 factorial scheme. The treatments were two soybean cultivars (BRS 9090 RR and BRS 8990 RR) and four planting densities (13, 15, 18 and 20 plants m-1), with three replications. First pod insertion height (IFP), plant height (H), number of pods per plant (NPP), grain yield (Y) and weight of 100 grains (W100) were evaluated. The insertion height of the first pod showed a tendency of increase with the increment of plants per linear meter for cultivar BRS 8990 RR, different of the behavior observed for the cultivar BRS 9090 RR, which only showed difference when the density of 300.000 plants ha-1 was tested. For plant height, among soybean cultivars, there was only difference in D400, with BRS 8990 RR showing a maximum height of 83.3 cm, 21% higher than BRS 9090 RR. When evaluated under D350, BRS 8990 RR showed an increase of 13% in the number of pods compared to BRS 9090 RR. Both cultivars showed linear behavior for the grain yield, increasing according the plant population, with the highest grain yield obtained under the density of 400.000 plants ha-1 (4527.3 kg ha-1). The weight of 100 grains was not influenced by any variation factor.

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Interference Periods in Soybean Crop as Affected by Emergence Times of Weeds

Planta Daninha ◽

10.1590/s0100-83582018360100045 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R.R. ZANDONÁ ◽

D. AGOSTINETTO ◽

B.M. SILVA ◽

Q. RUCHEL ◽

D.S. FRAGA

Keyword(s):

Weed Management ◽

Critical Period ◽

Block Design ◽

Crop Productivity ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Weed Interference ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Intermediate Time ◽

Crop Cycle ◽

Weed Emergence

ABSTRACT: Weeds emergence times modify competition with crops. Thus, the hypothesis was that the increase in weed emergence flow decreases the period prior to interference (PPI) in soybeans and increases the critical period of interference prevention (CPIP). The objective was to determine the PPI and the CPIP of weeds in soybean crops as affected by the preferred time of weeds emergence flow. Three experiments were conducted in the field in a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments were arranged in a factorial design with factor A consisting of coexistence or weed control in soybeans and factor B for eight periods (0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and 135 days after crop emergence (DAE)). The numbers of emerged plants and weed dry mass by genus and crop productivity were evaluated. The weed interference in culture during all the crop cycle reduces the soybean average yield 73, 94 and 89% in the first, second and third sowing times, respectively. Chemical control may be adopted at the end of PPI, which must be done at 14, 15 and 5 DAE crop, for the first, second, third times, respectively. The sowing in advance and intermediate time of recommendation increase the PPI in about 10 days, favoring the weed management in soybean crops.

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SUGARCANE CROPS WITH CONTROLLED WATER DEFICIT IN THE SUB-MIDDLE SÃO FRANCISCO VALLEY, BRAZIL

Revista Caatinga ◽

10.1590/1983-21252018v31n419rc ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 963-971 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

WELSON LIMA SIMÕES ◽

MARCELO CALGARO ◽

MIGUEL JULIO MACHADO GUIMARÃES ◽

ANDERSON RAMOS DE OLIVEIRA ◽

MÍRIAN PAULA MEDEIROS ANDRÉ PINHEIRO

Keyword(s):

Water Deficit ◽

Block Design ◽

Development Stage ◽

Maturation Stage ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Sugarcane Yield ◽

Maturation Stages ◽

Crop Cycle ◽

Technological Quality

ABSTRACT Sugarcane is one of the most affected crops by water scarcity. The efficient use of the irrigation water is an alternative to minimize this problem. The objective of this work was to evaluate biometric parameters, yield, and technological quality of sugarcane plants subjected to different controlled water deficit regimes in the sub-middle São Francisco Valley, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, in two crop cycles, with three replications, with ten treatments consisted of three controlled water deficits (15%, 30%, and 45% of the crop evapotranspiration - ETc), applied at three development stages of the plant - sprouting and tillering (Stage I), grand growth (Stage II), and maturation (Stage III) - and a control with 100% of the ETc throughout the entire crop cycle. The controlled water deficit did not affect the technological quality of the sugarcane in any development stage. The sugarcane yield was higher when using a controlled water deficit of 30% of ETc in the sprouting and tillering stages of the plants. The water deficit of 15% of ETc is recommended for the grand growth, or maturation stages of the sugarcane plants for a greater water use efficiency of the production system.

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Response of Wheat Plants to Combinations of Herbicides with Insecticides and Fungicides

Planta Daninha ◽

10.1590/s0100-83582019370100068 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

Author(s):

M. VIECELLI ◽

F.B. PAGNONCELLI JR. ◽

M.M. TREZZI ◽

B.M. CAVALHEIRO ◽

R.C.R. GOBETTI

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Grain Yield ◽

Yield Components ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Block Design ◽

Wheat Grains ◽

Synergistic Interactions ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Relative Tolerance ◽

Chemical Groups

ABSTRACT: The combination of herbicides and other pesticides can influence weed and crop management. This study aimed to evaluate the response of the combination of different herbicides with insecticides or fungicides of different chemical groups on the development and yield of wheat grains of the cultivar ORS Vintecinco. The experimental design was a randomized block design with three replications. The experiment consisted of 33 treatments, as follows: control without application and application of the herbicides 2,4-D (1,005 g a.e. ha-1), bentazon (756 g a.i. ha-1), metsulfuron-methyl (3 g a.i. ha-1), and pyroxsulam (16 g a.i. ha-1), isolated or combined with the insecticides chlorfluazuron (15 g a.i. ha-1), chlorpyrifos (720 g a.i. ha-1), deltamethrin (5 g a.i. ha-1), and methomyl (5 g a.i. ha-1) or with the fungicides azoxystrobin (100 g a.i. ha-1), carbendazim (250 g a.i. ha-1), and propiconazole (190 g a.i. ha-1). Relative tolerance (RT), shoot dry matter (SDM), yield components, and grain yield were evaluated. In general, pyroxsulam had the highest number of synergistic interactions with insecticides and fungicides, reducing RT and SDM, especially the combination pyroxsulam + chlorpyrifos due to a lower RT level (45%) and higher SDM reduction (52%). All combinations of herbicides with the insecticide chlorpyrifos and most of the combinations with the fungicide propiconazole led to a reduction of grain yield when compared to their isolated application or to control without application.

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