scholarly journals Initial growth of Moringa oleifera Lam. as a function of poultry litter doses and granulometry

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-406
Author(s):  
Francisco Marto de Souza ◽  
Walter Esfrain Pereira ◽  
Jussara Silva Dantas ◽  
Jackson Silva Nóbrega ◽  
Ellen Caroline Santos Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Poultry Litter ◽  
Root Diameter ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Dickson Quality Index ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

ABSTRACT There is an increasing use of poultry litter in seedling production. However, studies regarding the effect of different particle-size litter on plant growth are still scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the growth of Moringa oleifera Lam. fertilized with poultry litter doses (0 g dm-3, 40 g dm-3, 80 g dm-3 and 120 g dm-3) with distinct particle sizes (1 mm and 4 mm), with four replications. The following variables were evaluated: plant height; root and stem diameter; leaf, stem, shoot and root dry matter mass; shoot/root dry matter mass ratio; and the Dickson quality index. There was no influence of the particle size on the studied variables, except for plant height. The root diameter decreased with the increase of the poultry litter doses. The accumulation of dry matter mass from the shoot and root increased with the increase of poultry litter doses up to 120 g dm-3. A linear increase of the Dickson quality index, relatively to days and poultry litter doses, was observed. It is recommended to apply 80 g dm-3 of poultry litter to fertilize M. oleifera plants, independently of the granulometry used.

scholarly journals DESENVOLVIMENTO INICIAL DE MUDAS DE BARUZEIRO (Dipteryx alata Vog) EM FUNÇÃO DE SUSBTRATOS E LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO

Irriga ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique Fonseca Elias de Oliveira ◽  
Cléber Luiz De Souza ◽  
Danilo Vieira Félix ◽  
Leandro Da Silva Fernandes ◽  
Polliany Santos Xavier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Aerial Portion ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
System Length ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Dickson Quality Index ◽  
Dipteryx Alata

DESENVOLVIMENTO INICIAL DE MUDAS DE BARUZEIRO (Dipteryx alata Vog) EM FUNÇÃO DE SUSBTRATOS E LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO  HENRIQUE FONSECA ELIAS DE OLIVEIRA1; CLÉBER LUIZ DE SOUZA2; DANILO VIEIRA FÉLIX2; LEANDRO DA SILVA FERNANDES2; POLLIANY SANTOS XAVIER2 E LUCAS MAGALHÃES ALVES2 1Eng. Agrícola, Doutor, Instituto Federal Goiano, GO 154, km 03, CEP 76300-000, Ceres – GO, e-mail: [email protected]ônomo (a), Instituto Federal Goiano, GO 154, km 03, CEP 76300-000, Ceres – GO, e-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]  1 RESUMO O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o crescimento inicial de plantas de baruzeiro, sob substratos e lâminas de irrigação e identificar o manejo que resulte em condições ideais para a produção de mudas desta espécie. Foi implantado um experimento no delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições, em parcelas subdivididas no esquema 5 x 4, sendo as parcelas compostas por lâminas de irrigação diárias (6, 8, 10, 12 e 14 mm) e as subparcelas substratos: S1 - 100% Latossolo vermelho; S2 - 50% Latossolo vermelho e 50% Areia; S3 - 45% Latossolo vermelho, 45% Areia e 10% Esterco Bovino Curtido e S4 - Substrato comercial Basaplant®. As características avaliadas foram altura de planta, diâmetro de caule, número de folíolos, comprimento de raiz, massa seca de raiz, massa seca de parte aérea, massa seca de muda, relação das massas secas de raiz e parte aérea e índice de qualidade de Dickson. Aos 200 dias após a semeadura (DAS) o substrato S1 proporcionou maior crescimento e qualidade às plantas de baruzeiro, dado pelo Índice de Qualidade de Dickson (IQD) obtido de 1,05, assim como a lâmina de 14 mm dia-1, a qual obteve IQD igual 0,98, diferindo estatisticamente das demais lâminas avaliadas. Palavras-chave: gotejamento, características produtivas, Índice de Qualidade de Dickson.  OLIVEIRA, H. F. E.; SOUZA, C. L.; FÉLIX, D. V.; FERNANDES L. S.; XAVIER, P. S.; ALVES, L. M.INITIAL DEVELOPMENT OF BARUZEIRO (Dipteryx alata Vog) SEEDLING AS FUNCTION OF SUBSTRATES AND IRRIGATIONS LEVELS  2 ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the initial growth of baruzeiro plants, under substrates and irrigation levels and identify the management that results in ideal conditions for the production of seedlings of this species. The experiment was installed in a randomized block design, with four replications, in split-plot, in the scheme 4 x 5, with plots composed of five daily irrigations levels and four subplots substrates: S1 - 100% OXISOL RED; S2 - 50% OXISOL RED and 50% sand; S3 - 45% OXISOL RED, 45% sand, and 10% of tanned manure and S4 - Commercial Substrate Basaplant. The five daily watering (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 mm) make up the subplot. The characteristics assessed were plant height, stem diameter, number of leaflets, root system length, dry matter mass of roots, dry matter mass of aerial portion, dry matter  mass of seedling, ratio between roots dry matter mass and aerial portion and seedling quality. At 200 DAS substrate S1 provided greater growth and quality to baruzeiro plants, given by the Dickson Quality Index (DQI) obtained of 1.05, as well as the irrigation depth of 14 mm day-1, once it obtained DQI equal to 0.98, statistically differing from the other irrigation depths assessed. Keywords: drip irrigation, productive characteristics, Dickson Quality Index.

scholarly journals Growth of young Tabebuia aurea seedlings under irrigation with wastewater from fish farming

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 519-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
José R. de S. Pinto ◽  
Rômulo M. O. de Freitas ◽  
Tiago de S. Leite ◽  
Francisco de A. de Oliveira ◽  
Hugo Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Individual Leaf ◽  
Experiment Individual ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the growth of young Tabebuia aurea seedlings irrigated with different concentrations of wastewater from fish farming. The experiment was conducted in a seedling nursery, from June to August 2013. The treatments consisted of five concentrations of wastewater from fish farming diluted in freshwater (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% of wastewater). Plant height, stem diameter and plant height/stem diameter ratio were evaluated every 15 days to verify the effects of treatments on seedlings growth. At the end of the experiment, individual leaf area, leaf area, leaf dry matter, stem dry matter, root dry matter, total dry matter and Dickson quality index were also evaluated. The reuse of wastewater from fish farming diluted at concentrations of 25 and 50% in freshwater is a viable alternative in the production of Tabebuia aurea seedlings. However, higher concentrations hinder the production of seedlings of this species.

scholarly journals Initial Growth of Physalis peruviana L. Seedlings on Different Substrates

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jeniffer Ribeiro de Oliveira ◽  
Mayara Nascimento Santos ◽  
Joabe Martins de Souza ◽  
Vinícius de Souza Oliveira ◽  
Mariana Alexandre Alves Amourim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Physalis Peruviana ◽  
Seedling Root ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

The substrate is one of the most important factors in the formation of the seedling and must present conditions suitable for germination and development of the seedling root system. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different substrates on the initial growth of Physalis peruviana L. seedlings. The experiment was conducted at the Experimental Farm, of the Federal University of Espírito Santo– São Mateus (Brazil). The experimental design used was completely randomized, with three treatments (Soil, Provaso® and Bioplant®), seven replications and seven plants per plot, using seeds with 427 days of storage. At 56 days after sowing, the 10 most vigorous seedlings were selected for evaluation. The following characteristics were evaluated: percentage of emergence, emergence speed index (ESI), mean time of emergence (MET), number of leaves (NL), stem diameter (SD), aerial part length (APL), aerial part fresh matter (APFM), aerial part dry matter (APDM), root fresh matter (RFM), root dry matter (RDM) and Dickson quality index (DQI). The Provaso® substrate showed the best performance in all studied variables, being recommended for the production of Physalis seedlings.

scholarly journals Estimates of genetic gains for growth traits in young plants of Eucalyptus urophylla S. T. Blake

CERNE ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Galhardo Godoy ◽  
Sebastião Carlos da Silva Rosado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Genetic Gains ◽  
Random Block ◽  
Collar Diameter ◽  
Random Block Design ◽  
Root Collar ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

The objective of this study was the selection of superior genotypes for growth traits, correlating them to initial height growth in the field, at age eight months. A random block design was used in the nursery, with eight clones, three replicates and four plants per plot. And a random block design was also used in the field, with eight clones, four replicate blocks and nine plants per plot. Data being analyzed in the nursery at age 120 days included: height of field seedling, at age eight months (Hc), height of nursery seedling (Hm), root collar diameter (Dc), shoot diameter (Db), shoot dry matter (PMSPA), root dry matter (PMSR), total dry matter (PMST), ratio of shoot dry matter to root dry matter (PMSPA/PMSR), Dickson quality index of root collar diameter (IQD-Dc), Dickson quality index of shoot diameter (IQD-Db). Analyses of variance showed that significant genetic differences exist among clones for all traits and, given the high heritability values found, the estimated genetic gains were generically very high. As for predicted indirect genetic gain, selection in nursery seedlings for Dc, PMSPA/PMSR, IQD-Dc provided the highest values of indirect gain in field seedling height.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Different Nutritional and Soil Sources Fertilizers on the Early Growth of Moringa oleifera (Lam)

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
M. O. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Natural Forest ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam ◽  
Number Of Branches

In any plantation establishment programme there should be adequate number of healthy seedlings and this depends on the nutrition and care given to them at the nursery stage. Pot experiment was conducted to assess the response of Moringa oleifera (Lam) seedlings to different soil and nutritional sources at nursery stage. One hundred seeds were obtained from Centre for Environmental Renewable Resources Research and Development (CENRAD) Ibadan, Nigeria and sown in germination trays. Seed germination was completed between 10-15 days, 36 uniformly growing seedlings were transplanted into polythene pots of size 29×25 cm and were filled  with different soil sources at 500 gm (arable) soil, forest reserve soil and natural forest mixed with nutritional sources of the same ratio (10 gm) i.e. poultry manure, cow dung and N.P.K 15.15.15.  The experiment was factorial arranged in a completely randomized design. Result showed that  pots with natural forest soil mixed with 10 gm N.P.K (s3f3) produced seedlings with highest value In plant height (76.30 cm), stem diameter (3.47 mm) and number of branches (10.00) which was significantly different (p< 0.01) from the other treatments. The least value in plant height (30.70 cm) stem diameter (1.50 mm) and number of branches (3.3) were recorded in pots with forest reserve soil mixed with cow dung (s2f2). Interaction effect of soil and nutritional sources were significant for all the growth parameters assessed (p<0.01). Results showed that Natural forest soils treated with N.P.K 15.15.15 could be employed in raising Moringa oleifera seedlings at nursery stage for optimum performance.

scholarly journals CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZER IN THE GROWTH OF Moringa oleifera LAM. SEEDLINGS

FLORESTA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thuanny Lins Monteiro Rosa ◽  
Renan Baptista Jordaim ◽  
Rodrigo Sobreira Alexandre ◽  
Caroline Palacio de Araujo ◽  
Fabrício Gomes Gonçalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Controlled Release Fertilizer ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Root Collar ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Moringa oleifera presents important medicinal properties, and its seeds are used to treat water for human consumption and wastewater. The aim of the present study was to analyze the initial growth of M. oleifera seedlings in enriched commercial substrate with differing doses of controlled release fertilizer. The experimental was designed in randomized blocks, with four repetitions of 16 seedlings each. The treatment used doses of controlled release fertilizer, with 0; 2; 4; 6; and 8 kg m-3 of commercial substrate. A hundred days after installing the experiment, the following characteristics were analyzed: height of the aerial part; diameter of the root collar; length; volume; and dry mass of the roots and aerial part. Additionally, the relation between the height of the aerial part and the diameter of the root collar and the Dickson quality index (DQI) were determined. The data was submitted to analysis of variance and to the Shapiro-Wilk test to verify the normality and regression. Controlled release fertilizer at a dose of 5.37 kg m-3 of substrate is recommended for M. oleifera seedling production.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF CUCUMBER SEEDLINGS GROWN IN DIFFERENT CONTAINERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
Bruna Finotii Fonseca Reis de Mello ◽  
Mateus Vieira Trevisan ◽  
Fábio Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Cucumber Seedlings ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

The use of high quality seedlings is a key factor for the success of vegetable production, and the container size and design characteristics of the containers are important determinants of seedling quality. A experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different container types on quality of cucumber seedlings (Cucumis sativus L., cv. Aodai Melhorado). Seedlings were grown in a seedling nursery with shadow protection at 50% in different containers: (i) 128-cell trays; (ii) 64-cell trays; (iii) tubes of 120 cm3; and (iv) plastic cups of 180 cm3. The plant height, diameter, root length, shoot dry matter, root dry matter, sturdiness quotient (SQ), shoot:root dry matter ratio (SRR) and Dickson quality index (DQI) were measured at 21st days after sowing. The production of cucumber seedlings in 64-cell trays, polypropylene tubes of 120 cm3 and plastic cups of 180 cm3 resulted in the highest values for the majority of investigated traits. The tray of 128-cells results in lower quality cucumber seedlings compared to other containers. Tubes with volume of 120 cm3 and plastic cups with volume of 180 cm3 are more appropriate containers for the production of high quality cucumber seedlings. The DQI is a good indicator of the standard of quality of cucumber seedlings.

scholarly journals Saline-sodic soil and organic matter addition in the cultivation of the colored cotton ‘BRS Topázio’

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 701
Author(s):  
Magaly Morgana Lopes da Costa ◽  
Reginaldo Gomes Nobre ◽  
Geovani Soares de Lima ◽  
Hans Raj Gheyi ◽  
Francisco Wesley Alves Pinheiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Exchangeable Sodium ◽  
Number Of Leaves

he prevailing climate of the semiarid region in the northeastern region of Brazil along with inadequate irrigation management, have caused the formation of halomorphic soils, which have hampered agricultural production and environmental sustainability of this region. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the emergence and initial growth of the cotton cultivar ‘BRS Topázio’ cultivated in soil with different levels of exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) and concentrations of organic matter (OM) in a greenhouse from April to June 2014. The experiment was set in a randomized block design in a 5 × 4 factorial scheme, with three replicates, and the treatments consisted of five ESP levels (13.6, 22.4, 30.1, 39.0, and 48.0) and four OM concentrations (0, 5, 10, and 15% based on soil volume). Soils with an ESP ranging from 13.6 to 48.0 did not interfere with the emergence and number of leaves of cotton at 10 days after seeding (DAS). At 44 DAS, in the period preceding the flowering stage, ESPs ranging from 27 to 30 promoted greater plant height, stem diameter, and shoot fresh and dry matter. Increasing OM increased the emergence percentage and emergence speed index and, at 44 DAS, increased plant height, stem diameter, and shoot fresh and dry matter. Increasing OM mitigated the effect of the exchangeable sodium up to an ESP of 30 on the number of leaves, plant height, stem diameter, and leaf area at 10 DAS, and up to mean ESPs of 28.5 and 34.0 for the number of leaves and leaf area, respectively, at 44 DAS.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF Tabebuia aurea AND Anadenanthera macrocarpa UNDER DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SHADING

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 357-363
Author(s):  
Gleydson Vinicius Silveira ◽  
Alan Cauê Holanda ◽  
Allyson Rocha Alves ◽  
Françóyse Dávilla Silva ◽  
João Lucas Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Coconut Fiber ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

The efficiency in the initial growth of trees can be related to the ability of the seedlings in adapting to different light intensites in the enviroment. The objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of different levels of shading in the initial growth of Tabebuia aurea and Angico (Anadenanthera macrocarpa) in the nursery phase. The experiment was conducted at the Federal Rural University of Semiárido located in Mossoró-RN. The seeds of A. macrocarpa and T. aurea were collected from parent trees and donated by the Caatinga/ UFERSA / Petrobras Project, where, afterwards, they were processed. The composting used in the experiment was coconut fiber, after the substrate was placed in 55-cm³ tubes and organized in plastic supports. The seedlings were submitted to three levels of shade, full sun (absence of shade), shade of 50% and 80%. For the different levels of shading, mean values of the height/diameter ratio of the neck were obtained of 3.74 (A. macrocarpa) and 1.57 (T. aurea) for cultivation in full sun, 0% of shading, indicating that the growth of this cropt may have better results under these conditions. The highest values of the Dickson Quality Index (DQI) were observed in seedlings grown under a lower shade level of 0.03454 and 0.11719. The species T. aurea shows little tolerance when subjected to high levels of shading, showing that the luminosity interfere in the initial growth of the species. A. macrocarpa, also acquired a better development in full sun, showing less progress at higher levels of shading.

scholarly journals Growth of papaya seedlings on substrate consisting of poultry litter biochar

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (6supl2) ◽  
pp. 3721-3740
Author(s):  
Laysa Gabryella de Souza Laurentino ◽  
◽  
Lucia Helena Garófalo Chaves ◽  
Antônio Ramos Cavalcante ◽  
Jean Pereira Guimarães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root System ◽  
Crop Yield ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Poultry Litter ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dry Biomass ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Poultry Litter Biochar ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

The choice of a substrate that meets the nutritional and physical demands of papaya seedlings with the use of organic wastes is directly linked to increases in crop yield and is an important environmental and economic alternative. Aiming to produce good-quality papaya seedlings while considering the composition and availability of substrates, this study examined the influence of applying increasing rates of poultry litter biochar as a substrate component in the production of papaya seedlings. The study was developed in a protected environment belonging to the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with a 6 × 2 factorial arrangement consisting of six rates of biochar (4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 t ha-1 and the control) and two papaya cultivars (Formosa and Ouro), with four replicates. Plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves and leaf area were evaluated 90 days after sowing. The fresh and dry biomass of shoots and root system and the Dickson Quality Index were also evaluated. In conclusion, the rates that provided good development of papaya seedlings were 8 and 16 t ha-1, and papaya cultivar Ouro showed better growth results.

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