RESUMONeste estudo objetivou-se comparar a eficiência de três índices de seleção construídos a partir de componentes de variância estimados e valores genotípicos preditos pela metodologia REML/BLUP, em três populações (A, B e C) de primeira geração clonal de cana-de-açúcar. As populações foram avaliadas na área experimental do Centro de Pesquisa e Melhoramento da Cana-de-açúcar -CECA da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, utilizando o delineamento experimental em blocos aumentados. Os caracteres número de colmos por metro (NCM), massa média do colmo (MMC), teor de sólidos solúveis totais (BRIX) e produção de BRIX por hectare (TBH) foram avaliados nos ciclos de cana-planta e de cana-soca nas populações A e B e apenas no ciclo de cana-planta na população C. Os três primeiros caracteres foram utilizados para construir os seguintes índices de seleção: clássico, multiplicativo e com base na soma de postos. As análises genético-estatísticas foram realizadas pelos programas GENES e Selegen -REM/BLUP. O índice multiplicativo foi o que mostrou maior eficiência de seleção, uma vez que, apresentou maior coeficiente de coincidência de genótipos selecionados com a estratégia de seleção para o caráter TBH, maiores ganhos diretos de seleção e maiores ganhos indiretos para TBH. No entanto, a eficiência de seleção de determinado índice deve ser considerada como característica inerente à população estudada.Palavras-chave: valores genotípicos preditos; geração clonal; modelos mistos. ABSTRACTThis study aimed to compare the efficiency of three selection indexes constructed from the estimated variance components and predicted genotypic values by the REML/BLUP procedure, on three first clonal populations in sugarcane. The populations were evaluated at the experimental area of the Sugarcane Research and Breeding Center -CECA of the Federal University of Viçosa, using the augmented block design. The traits number of stems per meter (NSM), average stem mass (ASW), total soluble solids content (BRIX) and production of BRIX per hectare (TBH) were evaluated in the cane plant and sugar cane ratoon-cycle in the A and B populations and the cane plant in the C population. The first three traits were used to construct the following selection indexes: classic index, multiplicative index and the index based on sum of ranks. The genetic-statistics analyses were carried by the GENES and Selegen -REM/BLUP programs. The multiplicative index showed higher selection efficiency as it presented larger coefficient of coincidence of genotypes selected with the selection strategy for TBH, larger direct gains from selection and larger indirect gains for TBH. However, the rate of selection efficiency of a certain index should be considered as an intrinsic characteristic of the studied population.

AbStRACt. The texture of corn grains is a fundamental characteristic for the industry as well as for grain producers and processors. To further understand the mechanisms involved in grain hardness, contrasting corn cultivars for grain hardness and protein quality were evaluated. The cultivars were Cateto L 237/67 (hard endosperm and low protein value), QPM BR 451 (semi-hard endosperm and high protein value); Bolivia-2 (floury endosperm and low protein value), and Opaque-2 (floury endosperm and high protein value). Evaluations were carried out at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 days after pollination in developing corn grains and in the mature grain. In developing grains, evaluation consisted in the determination of the area, percentage of starch granules, distribution of starch granules, and protein bodies in the endosperm. In mature corn grains, the parameters evaluated were: density, percentage of total proteins, levels of lysine and tryptophan, and banding pattern of zeins. The results 499©FUNPEC-RP www.funpecrp.com.br Genetics and Molecular Research 7 (2): 498-508 (2008) Corn grain texture indicate that the higher physical resistance of corn grains from the cultivars analyzed is influenced by the high percentage of total proteins, high synthesis of 27-kDa zeins, presence of protein bodies, and perfect organization of starch granules in the endosperm, independent of their sizes.

-The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of the simulated individual BLUP (BLUPIS) method in selecting genotypes

This study was designed to estimate the repeatability coefficient of traits of the plant-cane and first rattoon in a large number of full-sib sugarcane families and to select the superior families based on their predicted genotypic values. The population used in this study consisted of 190 families, and crossing was performed at the Federal University of Alagoas, in Murici, Alagoas, Brazil, in 2007. Five experiments, each with 22 families, took place at the Centro de Pesquisa e Melhoramento da Cana-de-Açúcar (CECA), in Oratórios, Minas Gerais, while four experiments, each with 20 families, took place at the Volta Grande mill (VGM), in Conceição das Alagoas, Minas Gerais. Each experiment took the form of a randomized complete block design with six replications. The following traits were determined from the plant-cane and first rattoon: percentage of soluble solids w/w in the juice (Brix), tons of stalks per hectare (TSH) and tons of brix per hectare (TBH). Statistical analyses were performed using the mixed model methodology. Variance components were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood (REML) and the genotypic values of families were predicted by best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP). The moderately high estimates of repeatability for TSH and TBH and the high rates of coincidences of the families selected in both plant-cane and first rattoon indicate that selection of families using repeated measures across the first two harvests combined with individual clone selection at the rattoon stage may be efficient in sugarcane breeding programs, increasing the efficiency of obtaining new cultivars.

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A B S T R A C TThis study assessed the effect of different substrates and addition of nutrient solution on the production of Pochota fendleri seedlings, leaf contents of macro and micronutrients and chlorophyll a and b. The experimental design was completely randomized, in a 3 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replicates. The factors were three substrates, with or without addition of nutrient solution, composing six treatments: (T1) = sand; (T2) = soil; (T3) = sand + soil (1:1); (T4) = sand + nutrient solution; (T5) = soil + nutrient solution; (T6) = sand + soil + nutrient solution. Growth characteristics (height, collar diameter, shoot dry matter, root dry matter, root/shoot ratio and total dry matter) and contents of macro-and micronutrients and chlorophyll a and b were evaluated. The use of nutrient solution reduces the time to obtain seedlings of Pochota fendleri, and it is important for proper growth and quality of seedlings. The sequence of nutritional requirement presented by Pochota fendleri seedlings in three substrates with addition of nutrient solution follows the descending order: macronutrients (N > Ca > K > Mg > P > S) and micronutrients (Fe > Mn > B > Zn > Cu).Solução nutritiva e substratos para produção de mudas de cedro doce (Pochota fendleri) R E S U M OObjetivou-se, neste trabalho, verificar o efeito da adição de solução nutritiva em diferentes substratos na produção de mudas de Pochota fendleri, e seu efeito nos teores de macro e micronutrientes e de clorofilas a e b nas folhas. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 3 x 2, com quatro repetições. Os fatores foram três substratos e adição ou não de solução nutritiva, compondo seis tratamentos: (T1) = areia; (T2) = solo; (T3) = solo + areia (1:1); (T4) = areia + solução nutritiva; (T5) = solo + solução nutritiva; (T6) = solo + areia + solução nutritiva. Foram avaliadas características de crescimento (altura, diâmetro do colo e massa seca da parte aérea e radicular, relação raiz/ parte aérea e massa seca total), além dos teores de macro e micronutrientes e de clorofilas a e b. A utilização de solução nutritiva reduz o tempo para obtenção de mudas de Pochota fendleri e é importante para o crescimento e qualidade das mudas. A sequência de exigência nutricional das mudas nos três substratos com adição de solução nutritiva segue em ordem decrescente: macronutrientes (N > Ca > K > Mg > P > S ) e micronutrientes (Fe > Mn > B > Zn > Cu).

-This study estimates the repeatability coefficients of two production traits in two native populations of Brazil nut trees. It determines the number of years of suitable evaluations for an efficient selection process, determines the permanent phenotypic correlation between production traits and also the selection of promising trees in these populations. Populations, located in the Itã region (ITA) and in the in the Cujubim region (CUJ), are both belonging to the municipality of Caracaraí, state of Roraima -Brazil, and consist of 85 and 51 adult trees, respectively. Each tree was evaluated regarding the number of fruits per plant (NFP) and fresh seed weight per plant (SWP), for eight (ITA) and five consecutive years (CUJ). Statistical analyses were performed according to the mixed model methodology, using Software Selegen-REML/BLUP (RESENDE, 2007). The repeatability coefficients were low for NFP (0.3145 and 0.3269 for ITA and CUJ, respectively) and also for SWP (0.2957 and 0.3436 for ITA and CUJ, respectively). It on average takes nine evaluation years to reach coefficients of determination higher than 80%. Permanent phenotypic correlation values higher than 0.95 were obtained for NFP and SWP in both populations. Although trees with a high number of fruits and seed weight were identified, more evaluation years are needed to perform the selection process more efficiently.Keywords: Bertholletia excelsa; Genetic improvement; Forest resources. REPETIBILIDADE DE PRODUÇÃO DE FRUTOS E SEMENTES E SELEÇÃO DE GENÓTIPOS DE CASTANHA-DO-BRASIL EM POPULAÇÕES NATIVAS EM RORAIMARESUMO -Os objetivos deste estudo foram estimar coeficientes de repetibilidade de dois caracteres de produção em duas populações nativas de castanheira-do-brasil, determinar o número de anos de avaliações adequado para um eficiente processo de seleção, determinar a correlação fenotípica permanente entre os caracteres de produção e selecionar árvores promissoras nessas populações. As populações, localizadas na região do Itã (ITA) e na região do Cujubim (CUJ), ambas pertencentes ao Município de Caracaraí, Estado de Roraima -Brasil, foram constituídas por 85 e 51 árvores adultas, respectivamente. Cada árvore foi avaliada quanto ao número de frutos por planta (NFP) e peso fresco de sementes por planta (SWP), por oito (ITA) e cinco anos consecutivos (CUJ). As análises estatísticas foram realizadas segundo a metodologia de modelos mistos, utilizando-se o Software Selegen-REML/BLUP (RESENDE, 2007 864Revista Árvore, Viçosa-MG, v.39, n.5, p.863-871, 2015 PEDROZO, C.A. et. al fenotípica permanente entre NFP e SWP acima de 0,95 foram obtidos nas duas populações. Apesar de ter sido possível identificar árvores com elevado número de frutos e peso de sementes, número maior de anos de avaliação é necessário para que o processo seletivo seja realizado de forma mais eficiente.

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