scholarly journals Plot Size by the Variance Comparison Method for With ‘Gigante’ Cactus Pear

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Bruno V. C. Guimarães ◽  
Sérgio L. R. Donato ◽  
Ignacio Aspiazú ◽  
Alcinei M. Azevedo ◽  
Abner J. de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Experimental Accuracy ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Treatment Assessment ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Plot Design

Appropriate plot size is recognized as a means of maximizing experimental accuracy and contributes to efficient treatment assessment. This study aimed to estimate the optimal plot size for experiments with ‘Gigante’ cactus pears using the comparison of variances method (CVM). A uniformity trial was conducted to assess plant height (PH), number of cladodes (NC), yield (Y), cladode area index (CAI), cladode length (CL), width (CW), thickness (CT) and cladode area (CA) in a cactus pear crop. A rectangular-shaped plot consisting of 10 rows of 50 plants each was used, totaling 500 plants, with 384 basic units (BU), corresponding to the study area. A hierarchical classification approach was adopted, simulating a split-plot design in which each plant was denominated a basic unit (BU), and considering the effects of blocks (B), plots (P)/B, subplots (S)/P/B, rows (R)/S/P/B and plants (Pln)/F/S/P/B. This resulted in five plots sizes, consisting of 1, 12, 24, 48 and 96 basic units. Plots with 12, 24, 48 and 96 BU were statistically equal for the variables Y, PH, NC, CAI, CL, CW and CT, with lower variances than the plot with 1 BU. As such, 4.8 m² with 12 basic units is the optimal experimental plot size for ‘Gigante’ cactus pears.

scholarly journals PLOT SIZE AND SHAPE FOR FIELD TRIALS WITH FORAGE CACTUS PEAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 334-349
Author(s):  
Bruno Vinícius Castro GUIMARÃES ◽  
Sérgio Luiz Rodrigues DONATO ◽  
Ignacio ASPIAZÚ ◽  
Alcinei Místico AZEVEDO ◽  
Abner José de CARVALHO
Keyword(s):  
Soil Heterogeneity ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Index Number ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Relative Information ◽  
Federal Institute

This study aimed to determine the size and shape of experimental plots that provide maximum precision using relative information method. This trial was conducted at the Federal Institute of Bahia. Plant height, cladode length, cladode width, cladode thickness, cladode area, cladode area index, number of cladodes, cladode total area and yield were measured in the third production cycle, 930 days after planting. The plants, defined as basic units, were arranged in 39 plot sizes so that the crop would fill the whole experimental area. Then, plot shapes with higher relative information and equal plot size in basic units were selected. The experimental plot with eight basic units in size ensures higher efficiency in the experimental evaluation. This combination between size and shape, besides meeting all evaluation requirements of the characteristics normally assessed in studies with forage cactus pear, has the maximum control of soil heterogeneity, thereby decreasing experimental error and significantly increasing precision.

scholarly journals Optimal plot size for experimental trials with Opuntia cactus pear

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e42579
Author(s):  
Bruno Vinícius Castro Guimarães ◽  
Sérgio Luiz Rodrigues Donato ◽  
Ignacio Aspiazú ◽  
Alcinei Místico Azevedo ◽  
Abner José de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
The Third ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Experimental Area ◽  
Experimental Variation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Plot Design

The objective of the study with ‘Gigante’ cactus pear was to determine the size of plots that optimize the implementation of experiments with greater accuracy, spatial adequacy and efficiency of use of the experimental area by the Hatheway method (1961). The experiment was conducted in a uniform spacing of 2.0 x 0.2 m with 384 basic experimental units (BEUs). The vegetative descriptors were evaluated in the third production cycle. The coefficient of experimental variation (CVe) is the factor with the greatest influence for the experimental plot design; followed by the parameters - index d, which determines the difference to be detected between treatments; by the number of replications and, finally, by the number of treatments, which has the smallest effect on the plot size (BEUs). For the efficiency of use of the experimental area - EUEA, one can select larger plots (three BEU) with a lower number of repetitions (three) or smaller plots (two UEB) with a higher number of repetitions (10) with the same level of accuracy to evaluate the yield of ‘Gigante’ cactus pear. However, the selection criteria are based on the smallest experimental area, reflecting the maximum of EUEA. Useful plots with eight basic units are considered efficient for experiments with cactus pear.

scholarly journals Methods for Estimating Optimum Plot Size for ‘Gigante’ Cactus Pear

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno V. C. Guimarães ◽  
Sérgio L. R. Donato ◽  
Ignacio Aspiazú ◽  
Alcinei M. Azevedo ◽  
Abner J. de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
High Precision ◽  
Linear Response ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Maximum Curvature ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Quadratic Response ◽  
Practical Feasibility

The optimum plot size for ‘Gigante’ cactus pear can be estimated by several methods; thus, ultimately aiming for efficiency, simple use and high precision, the objective of this study was to compare methods for estimating plot sizes: modified maximum curvature method, Hatheway’s convenient plot size method, linear and quadratic response plateau models, and comparison of variances method for evaluating phenotypic characteristics in experiments with ‘Gigante’ cactus pear. Plot sizes were estimated by conducting a uniformity trial. Estimated optimum plot sizes varied with the method and vegetative characteristic. The quadratic response plateau regression estimated the largest plot sizes, whereas Hatheway’s method estimated the smallest plot sizes. Comparison of variances method estimated intermediate plot sizes in comparison with the other methods for most measured characteristics. Plots sizes estimated by modified maximum curvature method are more consistent with results reported by studies on ‘Gigante’ cactus pear. 10 basic unit plot sizes estimated by the linear response plateau model can be used with high precision and practical feasibility for growing cactus pear, thereby improving the use of resources.

scholarly journals Yield and vegetative growth of cactus pear at different spacings and under chemical fertilizations

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 564-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
João A. da Silva ◽  
Sérgio L. R. Donato ◽  
Paulo E. R. Donato ◽  
Evilasio dos S. Souza ◽  
Milton C. Padilha Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Randomized Block Design

ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate the effect of different spacings and mineral fertilizations on cactus pear growth and production in a randomized block design, with three replicates, in a 3 x 4 factorial scheme: three spacings, 1.00 x 0.50 m, 2.00 x 0.25 m and 3.00 x 1.00 x 0.25 m, and four fertilizations, 000-000-000, 000-150-000, 200-150-000 and 200-150-100 kg ha-1 of N, P2O5 and K2O, respectively. Plant growth was evaluated between 90 and 390 days and production and growth were evaluated at 620 days after planting. There were significant interactions between spacing and fertilization for plant height, number of cladodes and cladode area index from 90 to 390 days and for production of fresh and dry matter at 620 days after planting. Spacing influenced cladode area index, while fertilization influenced plant height, number of cladodes and cladode area index at 620 days after planting. Plant height showed cubic effect for the days after planting. Number of cladodes and cladode area index were dependent on spacing, fertilization and plant age, and fitted to cubic models. The best results of growth and production of fresh and dry matter are associated with NPK and NP fertilizations and the spacing of 1.00 x 0.50 m.

scholarly journals Studies on Potential of Different Dates of Sowing and Varieties on Productivity of Aerobic Rice in Assam

2020 ◽  
pp. 557-565
Author(s):  
Bidisha Borah ◽  
Kalyan Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Rice Variety ◽  
Canopy Temperature ◽  
Index Number ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Plot Design

An investigation was carried out to determine an optimum micro-climate regimes for different promising varieties of rice for realizing higher yields under aerobic conditions. A field experiment was conducted in the Instructional Cum Research (ICR) Farm of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam during autumn season of 2017. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. The treatments consisted of four micro-climatic regimes (M) in main plot viz., sowing of seed on 15th February (M1), 1st March (M2), 16th March (M3) and 1st April (M4) along with four different rice varieties (V) viz., CR-Dhan 205 (V1), CR-Dhan 203 (V2), CR-Dhan 204 (V3) and Inglongkiri (V4) in sub plot. The results of the experiment revealed that among the different micro-climatic regimes, the micro-climate associated with 1st April recorded positive effect on micro-climate related and yield parameters in terms of canopy temperature, light intensity, soil moister content, soil temperature, dry matter accumulation, leaf area index, number of effective tillers and grain yield (3004 kg/ha), followed by the micro-climate associated with 16th March sown crop. Among the varieties evaluated, CR-Dhan 203 recorded the highest value in terms of number of effective tillers (187/m2) followed by Inglongkiri, CR-Dhan 204 and CR-Dhan 205. The highest grain yield of 2860 kg/ha recorded in rice variety CR-Dhan 203 was significantly superior to that of other varieties except Inglongkiri. In terms of economics, the crop sown on 1st April recorded the highest net return (INR 51755 /ha) and B:C ratio (2.30) which was found to be the greatest.

scholarly journals Impact of Different Seed Rates and Knocking Down Days of Sesbania on Weed Density and Yield of Dry Direct Seeded Rice

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Chaudhary ◽  
Santosh Marahatta ◽  
Manisha Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Seed Rate ◽  
Weed Density ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Major Constraint ◽  
Direct Seeded ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Plot Design

The weed is a major constraint of dry-direct seeded rice (DDSR) due to change in establishment methods and shifting weed flora towards competitive grasses and sedges. To minimize the weed density, its species and dry weight with brown manuring and for optimizing the yield of DDSR, the experiment was conducted during monsoon season of 2014 at Chitwan, Nepal. The experiment was done using a strip plot design to find the optimum seed rate and killing date of Sesbania under rice-Sesbania co-culture. Among different seed rates (60, 80, 100 kg ha-1) and knocking down days (21, 28, 35 & 42 DAS) of Sesbania, the optimum seed rate of Sesbania was 102 kg ha-1 and killing date was 32 days. The individual plot size was 5 x 4 m2. The growing of Sesbania with 100 kg seeds ha-1 along with its knocked down at 28 DAS was seen best to minimize the weeds having better performance of rice. The experiment clearly demonstrated the importance of brown manuring on effective control of weeds and on grain yield of rice under dry direct seeded rice. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 6(4): 359-365

scholarly journals Plot size for evaluation of Arabica coffee yield

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. e42712
Author(s):  
Bráulio Fabiano Xavier de Moraes ◽  
Fernando Henrique Ribeiro Barroso Toledo ◽  
Kaio Olímpio das Graças Dias ◽  
Vinícius Teixeira Andrade ◽  
Daniel Furtado Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Parameter Estimates ◽  
Coffee Production ◽  
Resampling Methods ◽  
Arabica Coffee ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Coffee Yield ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Set Up

In most cases, in genetic breeding of Arabica coffee, plot size is defined in an empirical manner. It is often based only on the experience of the breeders and the availability of resources, potentially leading to a reduction in precision. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the size of the experimental plot for evaluation of coffee yield. We evaluated two experiments for validation of cultivars with 12 treatments set up in a randomized complete block design with three replicates and plots composed of 50 plants. Each plant was considered as a basic unit. Estimates of ideal plot size were made by maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation, linear-plateau segmented model and by the resampling methods. We discussed the variations in the parameter estimates for different plot sizes. Divergence was seen among the plot sizes estimated by the different methodologies. Increasing the number of plants per plot led to a higher experimental precision to the point that the increase was no longer significant. The plot size recommended for evaluating coffee production is from seven to 19 plants.

scholarly journals Efeito da Irrigação Suplementar na Produtividade e Eficiência no Uso de Água da Palma Forrageira

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2744
Author(s):  
Elaine Cristina Batista da Silva ◽  
José Romualdo De Sousa Lima ◽  
Antônio Celso Dantas Antonino ◽  
Airon Aparecido Silva de Melo ◽  
Eduardo Soares de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Water Use Efficiency ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Promising Technique ◽  
Cactus Pear ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Supplementary Irrigation ◽  
Use Efficiency

A irrigação suplementar pode ser uma técnica promissora para o aumento da produção da palma forrageira, contudo, depende da evapotranspiração (ET). A irrigação e a ET estão estritamente relacionados com a produtividade das culturas (P), de modo que a relação entre P e ET resulta na eficiência no uso de água (EUA). Assim, objetivou-se avaliar P, ET e EUA em palma, sob irrigação suplementar. O experimento foi conduzido em campo, com palma submetida a irrigação por gotejamento com intervalos de reposição de água no solo de 7 (T7), 14 (T14) e 21 (T21) dias, mais o tratamento de sequeiro (T0), em blocos ao acaso, com 4 repetições. O crescimento da palma foi monitorado por meio da medição da largura (LC), do comprimento (CC), da área (AC), do índice de área (IAC) e da espessura dos cladódios (EC). Ao longo do ciclo da cultura também foram monitoradas as condições meteorológicas. A ET foi obtida como termo residual da equação do balanço hídrico. Os tratamentos não tiveram efeitos significativos nas variáveis biométricas e na produtividade da palma forrageira. A menor ET foi obtida no T0 (406,1 mm total e 1,7 mm d‑1), sendo que o T7 apresentou a maior ET (664,4 mm total e 2,8 mm d-1). A maior EUA (392,8 kg MF ha-1 mm-1) foi obtida no tratamento sob sequeiro (T0). Com base na produtividade e na EUA da palma forrageira, recomenda-se, para as condições do município de Garanhuns, que o cultivo da mesma seja realizado sob condições de sequeiro.Effect of the Supplemental Irrigation on Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Cactus Pear A B S T R A C TThe supplementary irrigation may be a promising technique to increase forage cactus yield, however, it depends of evapotranspiration (ET). Irrigation and ET are closely related to crop yields (P), so the relationships between P and ET result in water use efficiency (WUE). Thus, the objective was to evaluate P, ET and WUE in cactus pear, under supplementary irrigation. The experiment was conducted under field conditions with cactus pear submitted to drip irrigation with soil water replacement intervals of 7 (T7), 14 (T14) and 21 (T21) days, plus the rainfed treatment (T0), in blocks with 4 replicates. Cactus pear growth, by the measurements of width (WC), length (LC), area (CA), area index (CAI) and thickness of cladodes (CD), was monitored. Meteorological conditions along the cactus pear cycle were monitored. The ET was quantified by the soil water balance method. The treatments had no effects on the biometric variables and yield of cactus pear. ET was lower in T0 (406.1 mm total and 1.7 mm day-1), with T7 showing the highest values of ET (664.4 mm total and 2.8 mm day-1). It was observed that the largest WUE (392.8 kg MF ha-1 mm-1) was in the rainfed treatment (T0). On the basis of the yield and WUE of the cactus pear, it is recommended, for the conditions of the municipality of Garanhuns that the cultivation of the same be carried out under conditions of rainfed.Key words: Soil moisture; evapotranspiration; water balance.

scholarly journals PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN SERTA PENDAPATAN PETANI PADA MODEL PEREMAJAAN KELAPA SAWIT SECARA BERTAHAP

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD SYAKIR ◽  
MAMAN HERMAN ◽  
DIBYO PRANOWO ◽  
YULIUS FERRY
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area Index ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Small Holders ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Itu Model ◽  
Oil Palms ◽  
Small Holder ◽  
Plot Design

<p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Luas kelapa sawit rakyat yang perlu diremajakan saat ini mencapai 1,26 juta ha atau 35% dari luas total nasional. Namun peremajaannya terkendala   karena   biaya   sangat   mahal.   Tujuan   penelitian   adalah mendapatkan model peremajaan kelapa sawit rakyat yang efisien dan ekonomis. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Januari 2010-Desember 2012 di Kabupaten   Rokan   Hilir,   Provinsi   Riau.   Rancangan   percobaan menggunakan Petak Terbagi dengan tiga ulangan. Petak utama adalah tiga model peremajaan, yaitu 20-20-60; 40-40-20, dan 60-40. Anak petak adalah dua jenis tanaman sela (jagung dan kedelai). Model peremajaan 20-20-60, yaitu penebangan dan peremajaan 20% dari jumlah pohon sawit tua pada tahun pertama, 20% pada tahun kedua, dan 60% pada tahun ketiga. Dilakukan pendekatan yang sama untuk kedua model lainnya. Setiap plot percobaan  terdiri  dari 25  pohon  sawit  muda  dan 25  tua.  Variabel pengamatan untuk tanaman sawit muda adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, lingkar pangkal batang, indeks luas daun, dan persentase tanaman berbunga;  tanaman  sawit  tua  adalah  produksi  tandan  buah  sawit; sedangkan  tanaman  sela  adalah  produksi  jagung  dan  kedelai.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pola peremajaan model 20-20-60 paling efisien karena penebangan sawit tua hanya mempengaruhi pertumbuhan vegetatif tanaman sawit muda pada tahun I dan II, namun tidak mempengaruhi persentase berbunga tanaman sawit muda. Secara ekonomis, model 20-20-60 dengan tanaman sela jagung paling menguntungkan karena selama tiga tahun pengujian, nilai NPV mencapai Rp. 34.580.627; B/C 1,43; dan R/C 2,43. Oleh karena itu, model 20-20-60 dapat diajukan untuk peremajaan kelapa sawit rakyat.</p><p>Kata kunci:  Elaeis  gueneensis,  model  peremajaan,  tebang  bertahap, pertumbuhan, usahatani</p><p> </p><p>Growth and Crop Production as well as The Farmer’s Income in Stepwise Replanting Pattern</p><p>ABSTRACT</p><p>The total area of small holders’ oil palms in Indonesia that must be replanted is 1.26 billion hectares or 35% of the national total area. Replanting of the oil palms is highly cost. The objective of study was to get a replanting pattern that is cheaper and more efficient.  The research was conducted for three years from 2010 to 2012 in Rokan Hilir, Riau Province. The research used a split plot design with, three replications. The main plots were three replanting patterns: 20-20-60; 40-40-20; and 60-40, the subplots were the intercrops plants: maize and soybean. The replanting pattern 20-20-60 was done by cutting then replanting of oil palms in three consecutive years, 20% of the population in the 1<sup>st </sup>year, 20% in 2<sup>nd </sup>year, and 60% in 3<sup>rd</sup> year. The similar approaches were applied to others. The variables observed of the young oil palms were plant height, number of leaves, girth, leaf area index, and percentage of flowering; intercropping plants were yield productions of maize and soybean. The results showed that the most efficient replanting pattern was 20-20-60, because it only affected to vegetative growth of young oil palms in the first and second years, but not the inflorescences. This pattern is economically the best since income from three consecutive years of replanting were positive; the NVP value was Rp. 34,580,627; B/C was 1.43; and R/C was 2.43. Based on these results, the replanting pattern 20-20-60 can be recommended for small holder oil palms.</p>Keywords:Elaeis  guineensis,  replanting  pattern,  gradually  cutting,growth, farming

scholarly journals Necessity of the inclusion of borders in value of cultivation and use trials in upland rice

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Eduardo Forni De Mattos ◽  
Flávia Barbosa Silva Botelho ◽  
Gabriel Mendes Vilella ◽  
Douglas Goulart Castro ◽  
Bruno Manoel Rezende Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upland Rice ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
Empirical Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Accuracy ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Methods Of Evaluation ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Crop Research

Experimental accuracy in crop research is directly affected by the size of plots. For this reason, researchers use empirical knowledge to determine plot size. There are also other important aspects for determining ideal plot size. These include the type of crop and the use, or not, of borders. The objective of this research was to verify the necessity of including border material in the value of cultivation and use trials in breeding programs of upland rice and to evaluate the experimental accuracy with and without the inclusion of borders. The research was conducted in an experimental area at the Federal University of Lavras, located in the State of Minas Gerais, during three harvests (2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017). Thirteen upland rice strains and methods of evaluation (useful area and border) were evaluated. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used to evaluate grain yield. Individual analyses of variance were performed considering the useful areas and the borders for the three agricultural years. A joint analysis was also performed with the use of a subdivided plot involving the location of the harvest in terms of the useful area and border among the rice strains. It was concluded it is necessary to use borders in the value of cultivation and use trials in breeding programs of upland rice as it contributes to the performance and experimental accuracy of research results.

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