scholarly journals Optimization of germination and initial quality of seedlings of Prunus persica tree rootstocks

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline das Graças Souza ◽  
Victor Mouzinho Spinelli ◽  
Rauny Oliveira de Souza ◽  
Oscar José Smiderle ◽  
Valmor João Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Prunus Persica ◽  
Seed Mass ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Peach Tree ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Third ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

Abstract: The present study evaluated the germination potential of seeds from eight peach tree rootstocks under different stratification methods, aiming at the production of high quality seedlings. In the first experiment, seeds with endocarp from eight genotypes (‘Aldrighi’, ‘Capdeboscq’, ‘Flordaguard’, ‘Okinawa’, ‘Okinawa roxo’, ‘Tsukuba 1’, ‘Tsukuba 2’, ‘Tsukuba 3’) were stratified on sand and moist vermiculite, at 7 ºC for 60 days. In the second experiment, endocarpless seeds of the same genotypes were stratified on Petri dishes at 7 ºC. In the third experiment, the time at which at least 75% of the seedlings reached transplanting height (15 cm high) was verified. The endocarp was a limiting factor for seed germination of the eight rootstocks, since the highest germination percentages were 21% and 48.3% for ‘Aldrighi’ and ‘Capdeboscq’, respectively. Germination of ‘Okinawa’ was only 19.2% and 4.2%, in sand and vermiculite, respectively. Seeds stratified without the endocarp, showed 100% germination, except for ‘Flordaguard’ and ‘Tsukuba 2’ and 3’, with 93% germination. Seed mass presented a positive correlation with the germination speed index and the initial growth of the seedlings. ‘Aldrighi’ and ‘Capdeboscq’ presented more vigorous seedlings with greater growth in height, stem diameter, and Dickson quality index.

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 Investigation of the Heteroepitaxial Process Optimization of Ge Layers on Si (001) by RPCVD

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 928
Author(s):  
Yong Du ◽  
Zhenzhen Kong ◽  
Muhammet Toprak ◽  
Guilei Wang ◽  
Yuanhao Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Buffer Layer ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Growth Temperature ◽  
Crystalline Quality ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Reduced Pressure

This work presents the growth of high-quality Ge epilayers on Si (001) substrates using a reduced pressure chemical vapor deposition (RPCVD) chamber. Based on the initial nucleation, a low temperature high temperature (LT-HT) two-step approach, we systematically investigate the nucleation time and surface topography, influence of a LT-Ge buffer layer thickness, a HT-Ge growth temperature, layer thickness, and high temperature thermal treatment on the morphological and crystalline quality of the Ge epilayers. It is also a unique study in the initial growth of Ge epitaxy; the start point of the experiments includes Stranski–Krastanov mode in which the Ge wet layer is initially formed and later the growth is developed to form nuclides. Afterwards, a two-dimensional Ge layer is formed from the coalescing of the nuclides. The evolution of the strain from the beginning stage of the growth up to the full Ge layer has been investigated. Material characterization results show that Ge epilayer with 400 nm LT-Ge buffer layer features at least the root mean square (RMS) value and it’s threading dislocation density (TDD) decreases by a factor of 2. In view of the 400 nm LT-Ge buffer layer, the 1000 nm Ge epilayer with HT-Ge growth temperature of 650 °C showed the best material quality, which is conducive to the merging of the crystals into a connected structure eventually forming a continuous and two-dimensional film. After increasing the thickness of Ge layer from 900 nm to 2000 nm, Ge surface roughness decreased first and then increased slowly (the RMS value for 1400 nm Ge layer was 0.81 nm). Finally, a high-temperature annealing process was carried out and high-quality Ge layer was obtained (TDD=2.78 × 107 cm−2). In addition, room temperature strong photoluminescence (PL) peak intensity and narrow full width at half maximum (11 meV) spectra further confirm the high crystalline quality of the Ge layer manufactured by this optimized process. This work highlights the inducing, increasing, and relaxing of the strain in the Ge buffer and the signature of the defect formation.

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 The Distribution of Mineral Elements and Protein in Soft Rice was Determined and Analyzed by SEM-EDS Technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Bo Peng ◽  
Xiao-Rui Ma ◽  
Wen-Ting Cui ◽  
Xia-Yu Tian ◽  
Chao Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amylose Content ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Rice Seed ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Depth Analysis

Soft rice is a kind of high-quality rice between glutinous rice and sticky rice. It has low amylose content, crystal clear grains, sweet taste, soft glutinous, and is suitable for cooking and porridge. Chalkiness in soft rice is a white opaque part formed by loose endosperm. It is an important character that affects the appearance quality, processing, and cooking quality of rice, and also an important limiting factor that restricts the standard rate of high-quality rice in China. The combination of scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) can be used for in-depth analysis of rice, visualization, and quantitative analysis of element distribution in rice. The results showed that there were many kinds of mineral elements in soft rice seeds, among which C and O were the most abundant, followed by N and P, and Mg, Al, P, S, K, Ca, Mn, and Zn were less. The contents of C, N, P, and S in the non-chalky area were significantly higher than those in the chalky area. Especially N and S were the best indicators of protein, and the contents in the chalky area were higher than those in the non-chalky area. It means that the protein content in the chalky part of soft rice seed is less than that in the non-chalky part, which affects the nutritional quality of soft rice. Therefore, the results of this study laid a solid foundation for the in-depth analysis of the distribution of mineral elements and protein in soft rice and their effects on the quality of soft rice, which also provided important information for the cultivation of new high-quality rice varieties in the future.

scholarly journals Influence of Changes in Botanical Diversity and Quality of Wet Grasslands through Phenological Phases on Cow Milk Fatty Acid Composition

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radisav Dubljević ◽  
Božidarka Marković ◽  
Dušica Radonjić ◽  
Danijela Stešević ◽  
Milan Marković
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Wet Grasslands ◽  
Phenological Phases

Natural pastures in Montenegro, together with natural meadows, are the most important forage source and comprise 95% of the used agricultural area (UAA). The aim of this study was to estimate the changes in grassland biomass, chemical and floristic composition and fatty acid composition in milk of cows grazed on Agrostis stolonifera semi-natural wet grassland in the Central region of Montenegro. Investigation was conducted during three phenological phases: early vegetative, optimal vegetative and full reproductive phase. The chemical composition of the grassland biomass was changed through the phenological phases. A significant increase during the experimental period in the content of dry matter and crude fibers and a decrease in crude protein content were determined. The pasture community consisted of 52 species, belonging to 19 families. The total amount of plant species classified as excellent, very good and good quality was 7.69%, while medium quality plants amounted to 13.46%, low quality plants to 19.23%, valueless plants to 34.62% and toxic plants to 25%. The total quality index was 4.166. The highest quality index of this community was in the second phenological phase, then in the third phase the lowest quality was in the first phenological phase. According to the floristic composition and biomass quality, this lowland pasture can be qualified as being of moderate to good quality. The content of milk fat, protein and solid non-fat (SNF) was increased from the first to the third vegetation phase, but the differences between the phases were not significant (p > 0.05). The content of a majority of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) also increased, while the total content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) was high in the second phase and decreased significantly in the third phase. The content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was constant in the first two phases, while it significantly decreased in the third phase. The highest content of most of MUFAs and PUFAs was obtained in the second phenological phase. The content of fatty acids in the third phase significantly affected (p < 0.05) by the phenological phase. This research contributes to the improvements in the grazing management of wet grasslands as well as the animal performances (milk yield and quality of milk).

scholarly journals Soursop seedlings: biomasses and biometric relations in different farming environments and substrates – Part II

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-241
Author(s):  
Edílson Costa ◽  
Adriano R. Sassaqui ◽  
Anne K. da Silva ◽  
Norton H. Rego ◽  
Bruna G. Fina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
State University ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

ABSTRACT The quality of seedling is critical to obtain vigorous plants in the field. The present study aimed to assess biomasses and biometric relations of soursop seedlings. We used different substrates in protected environments. The experiment was performed at the Universidade Estadual do Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) (State University of Mato Grosso do Sul). Five farming environments were developed in greenhouses: one covered with low-density polyethylene film (LDPE), another with with polyethylene and heat-reflective cloth under film under 50% shading in aluminized color, monofilament cloth under 50% shading in black, thermo-reflective cloth under 50% shading in aluminized color, and an environment covered with bacuri coconut straw. Substrates were made of manure, humus, cassava branches and vermiculite at different proportions. Each of them varying from 25%, 33.3%, 50% and 75% in mixture combination. Each environment was considered an experiment. A completely randomized design was adopted and later a joint analysis of them. Agricultural greenhouse covered with LDPE and thermo-reflective cloths under 50% of shading, proportionated seedlings with greater biomass. Substrates containing manure are the most suitable for soursop seedlings. High percentages of earthworm humus produce low quality soursop seedlings. Soursop seedlings had a Dickson’s quality index around 0.335. The greenhouse covered only with LDPE film did not produce high quality seedlings.

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 Matrix management interfers in yield and quality of cocoa seedlings

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Alves Pereira ◽  
Gedeon Almeida Gomes Júnior ◽  
Eliandro Malta Rodrigues ◽  
George Andrade Sodré ◽  
Célio Kersul do Sacramento
Keyword(s):  
Quality Index ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Plant Management ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Cocoa Seedlings ◽  
Dickson Quality Index

Abstract The influence of two managements on yield and quality of plagiotropic mini-cuttings of four cacao clones was evaluated. The design was completely randomized in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme with 4 clones x 2 mother plant management (apical pruning and bending), with 10 replicates and one plant as experimental unit. Seedlings used were propagated by rooting of semi-woody cuttings of plagiotropic branches and at seven months of age, two seedlings of each clone were transplanted to 12 L pots filled with organomineral substrate. After transplantation, the apex of one of the plants was cut based on the count of the first six leaves from the apex. For bending, stems were folded and horizontally fixed. The first collection of mini-cuttings was performed 30 days after transplantation and the others during the following seven months. The yield of mini-cuttings was estimated during collections and part was used for rooting and quality evaluation of seedlings. After 90 days, 10 mini-cuttings of each clone were evaluated for quality using the Dickson quality index (DQI). Another 10 rooted mini-cuttings were transplanted to 1.5 L polyethylene bags and kept in greenhouse for another 120 days until final quality evaluation at 210 days. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey test at 5% probability. Shapiro-Wilk normality test and Pearson correlation analysis were performed. bending was more efficient in the average production of mini-cuttings especially for BN 34 clone. The Dickson quality index was correlated with root dry mass, at both 90 and 210 days, and the bending technique was responsible for the best DQI. Variable height was not adequate to estimate the quality of cocoa seedlings.

scholarly journals Evaluation water quality of Diyala River in Iraq using Bhargava method

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 05001
Author(s):  
Nawar Al-Musawi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
River Water ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tigris River ◽  
Good For ◽  
Diyala River

Diyala River is a tributary of Tigris River, it is one of the important rivers in Iraq. It covers a total distance of 445 km (275 miles). 32600 km2 is the area that drains by Diyala River between Iraqi-Iranian borders. This research aims to evaluate the water quality index WQI of Diyala River, where three stations were chosen along the river. These stations are D12 at Jalawlaa City at the beginning of Diyala River, the second station is D15 at Baaquba City at the mid distance of the river, and the third station is D17 which is the last station before the confluence of Diyala River with Tigris River at Baghdad city. Bhargava method was used in order to evaluate the water quality index for both irrigation and drinking uses. The results indicated that Diyala river water quality at its beginning was excellent for irrigation and good for drinking, while at the mid distance of the river, it was good for irrigation but heavily polluted and unsafe for drinking. Water quality of the river at the third site was acceptable for irrigation but again severely polluted and unsafe for drinking.

scholarly journals The Hour of Jesus and the Wedding Feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Verbum Vitae ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadeta Jojko
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Public Life ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Third ◽  
Son Of Man ◽  
The Cross

The leading theme of this article is the enigmatic “hour” as revealed in the account at Cana (2:1-11). Jesus’ words to his mother, οὔπω ἥκει ἡ ὥρα μου (2:4), are considered obscure and difficult to interpret, causing an intriguing and unresolved controversy within Johannine scholarship. Most exegetes agree that this phrase is to be taken as a denial. According to them, Jesus announces that his hour has not yet come, because this “hour” is bound to the hour when “the Son of Man is glorified”, alluding to his being lifted up on the Cross and raised up “on the third day”. However, there is another solution suggested by a significant number of scholars. They propose reading Jesus’ words οὔπω ἥκει ἡ ὥρα μου as a question, which better guarantees the overall coherence of the story in light of the wider OT context. This interpretation focuses specifically on the temporal indication of “the third day”, the biblical image of the wedding, and the abundance and high quality of the wine, a beginning of signs and of the revelation of Jesus’ glory which serve to stimulate the faith of his disciples. In this view, this multiplicity of themes indicates that the meaning of the “hour” lies in the motif of fulfillment. Jesus is the Messiah who brings to perfection all that has been foretold in Scripture. His “hour” begins “now” and continues throughout his public life until it reaches its ultimate fulfillment in the glory of his Cross and Resurrection. The present article is focused, therefore, on investigating the interrelations among the main biblical themes brought to the fore in the Cana narrative, and their meanings in relation to the “hour” of Jesus.

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