Analysis of gas exchange in trees of the Caatinga, Brazil

In the Brazilian semiarid region, the high temperatures in association with the high level of solar radiation and variations in the concentration of CO2 which of focus on plants may influence the physical conformation of vegetables and their growth. On the basis of the above, the objective of this work to evaluate the content of gas exchange and chlorophyll in plants typical of Caatinga, associating possible interference of the power plant Borborema thermal S/A. the study carried out in the period of 2014-2018 with botanical species in two areas of the caatinga of Paraiba. To analyze the variables used the infra Red Gas Analyzer (RGA) and the SPAD. In using SPAD equipment it was found that the species had higher SPAD value were Aspidosperma pyrifolium Mart., (SPAD=50) P300. As the analyzes of gas exchange by the LCpro+, obtained greater record in plant Aspidosperma pyrifolium Mart. In point (P400). The maximum values of E and points were recorded (P600) (E=3.44>335 mmol.H2O.m-².s-¹) and (P100) (E=3.16mmol.H2O.m-².s-¹), both second collection. The first collection the highest registered was E=2.30mmol.H2O.m-².s-¹ (P600), Ziziphus species Joazeiro. In relation of the Tukey test, it was found that the transpiration of tree species, were higher in the second collection, the range of confidence (a, b) were significantly different. It was concluded that the indexes were higher by SPAD the occasion of the 2ª collection. The Ci presented low variation between the two periods. It was so, a non-correlation between the collections and areas surveyed.

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Nutritional Potential and Bioactive Compounds in Cereus jamacaru DC: An Multifaceted Cactus From Brazilian Semiarid

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v10i1.19006 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 68

Author(s):

Michelle Maylla Viana De Almeida ◽

Fernando Dos Santos Araújo ◽

Alberício Pereira Andrade ◽

Pedro Gregório Vieira Aquino ◽

Roberta De Lima Valença ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Physicochemical Characteristic ◽

Chemical Compounds ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

Pharmacological Interest ◽

Fruit Processing ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Phytochemical Profile ◽

High Level

Cereus jamacaru DC. is an endemic cactus of the Brazilian semiarid region empirically used by humans for forage, food and medicinal purposes. In this paper, we characterize the physicochemical and phytochemical profile of the C. jamacaru cladode and fruits, outlining their nutritional implications. We evaluate the basic physicochemical characteristic of the fruits and the main classes of chemical compounds present in aqueous and ethanolic extracts from cladode, peel, and pulp of ripe and semi-ripe fruits through qualitatively and quantitatively methods. We analyze the data through descriptive statistics and variance analysis. The fruits have appropriate pH, acidity, and total soluble solid levels for the fruit processing industry and fresh consumption. We identified the presence of saponins, tannins, flavones, flavonols, and xanthones in all samples, but alkaloids and steroids were both detected in cladodes exclusively. The phenolic compound and flavonoid contents vary according to the extraction method and sample class. The cladodes and pulp of ripe fruits have the highest flavonoid levels, while the content of phenolic compounds had a high level in peels of ripe and semi-ripe fruits. The presence of these bioactive compounds implies that C. jamacaru products have relevant pharmacological interest and functionality for human (fruits) and domestic ruminant (cladodes) food. These applications can boost the agricultural-economic exploration of C. jamacaru and contribute to income generation, and improve human and animal nutrition.

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Soil CO2 Efflux Measurements by Alkali Absorption and Infrared Gas Analyzer in the Brazilian Semiarid Region

Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo ◽

10.1590/18069657rbcs20160563 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 42 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Carlas Renata Prissila Costa Ferreira ◽

Antonio Celso Dantas Antonino ◽

Everardo Valadares de Sá Barreto Sampaio ◽

Karina Guedes Correia ◽

José Romualdo de Sousa Lima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soil Co2 Efflux ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Co2 Efflux ◽

Soil Co2 ◽

Gas Analyzer ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

Alkali Absorption ◽

Infrared Gas Analyzer

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Hydrothermal treatments for overcoming dormancy in seeds of Mimosa ophthalmocentra Mart. ex Benth. (Fabaceae: Mimosoideae)

Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.21472/bjbs.040711 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (7) ◽

pp. 103-111

Author(s):

Azenate Campos Gomes ◽

Alecksandra Vieira de Lacerda ◽

Riselane Lucena de Alcântara Bruno ◽

Edna Ursulino Alves ◽

Carina Seixas Maia Dornelas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Water Temperature ◽

Analysis Of Variance ◽

Seed Dormancy ◽

Environmental Conditions ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Tukey Test ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

Emergence Percentage

The efficiency in the production of seedlings is decisive for the final result of their applicability. Therefore, strategies to ensure a rapid and uniform emergence are necessary, especially when it is associated with sustainable methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different water temperatures as overcoming seed dormancy in Mimosa ophthalmocentra Mart. ex Benth., simply and economically, in the Brazilian Semiarid Region. The experimental design was completely randomized with four replications, each one consisting of 50 seeds, which were subjected to six treatments: intact seeds (T1/control) and seeds immersed in water at 55, 65, 75, 85, and 95 °C (T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6, respectively). Sowing was performed in trays under environmental conditions and evaluations were performed daily for 28 days. The emergence percentage, emergence speed index (ESI), and length and dry mass of seedlings were evaluated. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, and the means were compared by Tukey test (p < 0.05). M. ophthalmocentra has tegumentary dormancy, and its emergence was influenced by water temperature. Immersion of seeds in water at 75 ºC for 1 min provided the best result with 60% of emergence, ESI of 2.68, and seedlings with longer lengths and higher dry mass.

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The Effect of Water Shortage on Potted Peach Trees in Relation to Ecophysiological Parameters and Infra-red Thermometry

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.33.3.541b ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 541b-541

Author(s):

Rita Giuliani ◽

James A. Flore

Keyword(s):

Chlorophyll Fluorescence ◽

Gas Exchange ◽

Early Detection ◽

Water Potential ◽

Canopy Temperature ◽

Water Shortage ◽

Development Rate ◽

Plant Water ◽

Infra Red ◽

Peach Trees

Potted peach trees grown outdoors during the 1997 season were subjected to drought and subsequent rewatering to evaluate their dynamic response to soil water content. The investigation was primarily focused on the early detection of plant water stress to prevent negative effects on the growth. Leaf chlorophyll fluorescence and canopy temperature estimates (by infra-red thermometry) were conducted. Drought effect on physiological processes were detected through by estimates of canopy development rate, leaf gas-exchange measurements; while leaf water potential was measured to characterize plant water status. A decrease in the canopy's development rate was found 1 week after irrigation was stopped, which also coincided with a more-negative leaf water potential, whereas a decrease of the gas-exchange activities occurred several days later. No significant differences between the stressed and control plants were recorded by the chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (Fo, Fm, Fv and the ratio Fv/Fm), whereas the infra-red estimates of canopy temperature detected a slight increase of the canopy surface temperature (connected to the change of leaf energy balance and in relation to partial stomatal closure) on the non-irrigated plants 1 week after the beginning of the trial. The use of infra-red thermometry for early detection of water shortage is discussed.

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Nitrogen Stocks in Soil Classes Under Different Land Uses in the Brazilian Semiarid Region

Journal of soil science and plant nutrition ◽

10.1007/s42729-021-00466-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Uemeson José dos Santos ◽

Everardo Valadares de Sá Barretto Sampaio ◽

Eunice Maia de Andrade ◽

Alexandre de Siqueira Pinto ◽

Bruno de Oliveira Dias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Semiarid Region ◽

Land Uses ◽

Brazilian Semiarid

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Management of water supply systems from interbasin transfers: case study in the Brazilian semiarid region

Urban Water Journal ◽

10.1080/1573062x.2021.1925703 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

José Almir Cirilo ◽

Alfredo Ribeiro Neto ◽

Nyadja Menezes Rodrigues Ramos ◽

Carla Fernanda Fortunato ◽

Júlia Daniele Silva de Souza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Supply ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Water Supply Systems ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

Interbasin Transfers ◽

Supply Systems

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Spatial distribution and temporal variation of microcrustaceans assembly (Cladocera and Copepoda) in different compartments of a reservoir in the brazilian semiarid region

Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia ◽

10.1590/s2179-975x9616 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Josiane Souza Santos ◽

Nadson Ressyé Simões ◽

Sérgio Luiz Sonoda

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Spatial Variation ◽

Temporal Variation ◽

Aquatic Macrophytes ◽

Temporal Dynamics ◽

Lateral Compartment ◽

Spatial And Temporal Variation ◽

Semiarid Region ◽

Brazilian Semiarid ◽

Significant Spatial Variation

Abstract Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the spatial and temporal variation of microcrustacean assemblages of a reservoir in the Brazilian semiarid region. Methods Physical and chemical water variables and samples of microcrustaceans were collected at eight sites of the reservoir between July 2013 and November 2014, in a total of seven campaigns. For this study, the reservoir was categorized in two compartments: lateral and central. Results Limnological variables showed significant temporal variation (PERMANOVA, Pseudo-F = 19.51, p = 0.001). Higher turbidity values and suspended solids were observed in the rainiest months, while during the dry months, we measured higher values of transparency, dissolved oxygen, and chlorophyll-a. It was not found significant spatial variation of limnological variables (PERMANOVA, Pseudo-F = 0.96; p = 0.394). During the study period, ten species were recorded: four Cladocera (Ceriodaphnia cornuta, Daphnia gessneri, Diaphanosoma birgei and Diaphanosoma spinulosum ) three Copepoda Calanoida (Argyrodiaptomus azevedoi, Notodiaptomus cearensis and Notodiaptomus iheringi) and three Copepoda Cyclopoida (Macrocyclops albidus, Thermocyclops minutus and Thermocyclops decipiens). The microcrustacean assemblages showed significant temporal variation (PERMANOVA, Pseudo-F = 4.34; p = 0.001) as well as significant spatial variation (PERMANOVA, Pseudo-F = 9.46; p = 0.001). The highest values of abundance and richness were observed in the lateral compartment, this result is mainly related to the presence of aquatic macrophytes in this region, because the analysis of partial RDA indicated that limnological variables explained only 11% of this variation (Pseudo-F = 2.08, p = 0.001). Conclusions The results suggest that the seasonality of the semiarid is an important factor in the temporal dynamics of the limnological variables, while the aquatic macrophytes play an important role in the spatial distribution of the microcrustacean assembly.

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