Fig tree (Ficus carica L.) is a fruit of great importance worldwide, being able to be implanted as new source of agricultural variability. The aim of the present work was to characterize the active germplasm bank of fig trees by means of morphological descriptors of 45 fig accessions at the Faculty of Agrarian and Technological Sciences, Campus of Dracena, FCAT / UNESP aiming at the recognition of the quality and genetic variability potential of the species. Thus, their biometric characteristics were evaluated by qualitative and quantitative descriptors of leaves and fruits. Fig tree accessions were characterized by means of the morphological characteristics of leaves and fruits, identifying AGB with high phenotypic variability and well adapted to the region and, by the analysis of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics, it was concluded that the most divergent accessions presented characteristics of agronomic interest, allowing the selection of features in order to subsidize conservation works, genetic improvement and crop production.
Fruit growing has become an important alternative economic strategy for the social reproduction of small rural producers. Fig (Ficus carica L.) is a fruit of great world importance, and can be used as a new source of agricultural variability, adding advantages, both economically and socially. In addition, the characterization of active germplasm banks of the genus Ficus becomes an important research line for culture improvement, and it is necessary to gather information, mainly in relation to its genetic variability, so that adequate propagation and management projects are carried out. Therefore, the aim of this work was to establish and characterize an active germplasm bank of fig tree by means of the morphophysiological descriptors of 45 fig accessions, with a randomized complete block design at the Faculty of Agrarian and Technological Sciences, Campus of Dracena, FCAT / UNESP. To do so, the biometric features of re-growth, relative growth rate, plant height and morphophysiological characteristics of the best performance accessions during their vegetative development were evaluated. It could be concluded that most accessions presented good adaptation to the implantation region, especially accessions 18; 28; 29; 30 and 31, which were more promising.
With increased interest in cultivation, the study of white-fleshed pitahaya (Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R. Hunt, Cactaceae family) seedling production is of fundamental importance in the search for novel techniques to increase cultivation and guarantee homogeneous and productive orchards. The present study investigated the influence of various gibberellic acid (GA3) concentrations and fruit maturation stages on seed germination and vigor of white-fleshed pitahaya seedlings, considering the physiological quality of seedlings produced to support genetic breeding and conservation programs of the species. White-fleshed pitahaya seeds at two maturation stages (physiologically ripe and maintained at 10 °C in Biochemical Oxygen Demand incubators for three months) were treated with varying GA3 concentrations of 0, 50, 100, and 500 mg/L. We observed the influence of fruit storage on seedling germination, emergence, and growth as a function of GA3 concentration. According to the results, seeds extracted from ripe white-fleshed pitahaya fruits grown under the conditions tested here required GA3 application to increase seedling emergence and vigor, with optimal doses in the 150–300-mg/L range. In the case of pitahaya fruits intended for storage for future seed removal and maintained under the same sowing conditions, the application of higher doses of GA3 was necessary when compared to the previous condition, with a minimum dose of 500 mg/L GA3. The present study shows that the maturation stage of white-fleshed pitahaya fruits intended for seed removal influences the quality of seedlings; therefore, the use of seeds extracted from ripe pitahaya fruits without fermentation is more appropriate for the purpose.
Os solos brasileiros são classificados em 13 ordens, com base em suas características definidoras. Os latissolos e os ultissolos predominam, compreendendo mais de 50% de todo o território. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar os principais atributos físicos do solo e o conteúdo de matéria orgânica para avaliar as atribuições e limitações de dois tipos de solos altamente intemperizados no extremo oeste de São Paulo. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, composto por dois tratamentos diferentes: Latossolo e Ultisol em três faixas de profundidade: 0,00-0,10, 0,10-0,20, 0,20-0,40 m, com 10 repetições. As análises foram realizadas em triplicado. Os seguintes atributos do solo foram avaliados: textura do solo, conteúdo de matéria orgânica, umidade volumétrica e gravimétrica, infiltração de água no solo, densidade do solo, porosidade do solo, distribuição e estabilidade dos agregados, resistência à penetração e umidade do solo. Os dados foram analisados quanto à variância com o teste F, a p ≤ 0,05. Quando significativos, os parâmetros foram submetidos ao teste de Tukey (p <0,05). As propriedades físicas do solo mostram que os solos estudados estão em boas condições e dentro dos limites médios recomendados pela literatura estabelecida. Todos os atributos estudados estão relacionados à granulometria do solo e sua distribuição no perfil do solo.
Although fig tree cultivation has been expanding in Brazil, there is paucity in literature on improvements necessary to propagate it at different environmental conditions. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing quality and genetic potential of thirty fig tree varieties from the germplasm bank for phenotypic analysis of root and softwood cuttings development. The softwood fig cuttings collected from pruning branches of selected varieties. We standardized cuttings of 20 cm in length having straight cut at the basal part and a bevel at the apex. They were placed into the polyethylene box (50 x 17 cm) filled with medium textured expanded vermiculite in a vegetable stove. We used intermittent nebulization irrigation with a flow rate of 0.012 m 3 s-1 of water in 20 seconds each 3 minutes. After 60 days, cuttings were transplanted into plastic bags (30 x 20 cm) with capacity of 1.2 L filled with 1/3 soil and 2/3 organic compounds, where placed in a greenhouse, protected with 50 % shade black polypropylene mesh, with intermittent irrigation for 15 minutes with a flow rate of 0.243m 3 s-1 every 4 times a day. After 105 days, evaluations consisted of cuttings survival number, length of the largest root, root fresh and dry matter, shoot number, length of the largest shoot, shoot fresh and dry matter. The results of analyses showed Roxo de Valhinhos, Ilha Solteira, Brunswick, IAC, Genoveso, IAC, varieties 39, 41 and 42 as high performance varieties. In addition, results indicated low genotypic coefficient of variation in relation to environmental coefficient of variation in most characters. Besides, only two characters showed superior heritability; thus, we concluded that there is no genetic variability between varieties for most measured characters. Since the studied population presented low genetic variability using morphological descriptors of roots we recommend unsuccessful selection for tested characters through breeding programs. However, cuttings survival number is of great importance to select fig genotypes.
Proper soil management interferes in the result of the installed crop. The knowledge of the positive and/or negative influence on the production systems is essential to improve the physical, chemical and biological quality of the soil and, for that, there are some attributes that act as indicators of soil quality. Practices carried out improperly will result in problems in soil structure, such as compaction, lack of availability of water and air in the soil and for plants, soil loss among others. Some properties as soil porosity, aggregation, compaction, water infiltration are used to measure soil quality. Given this, the use of these attributes as indicators is of utmost importance for excellent productivity, since management practices can directly influence the development of plants.
This work aimed to evaluate the effect of different rooting enhancers on the development of Bougainvillea cuttings (Bougainvillea spetabilis Willd), aiming to accelerate rhizogenesis for seedling production. Semi-hardwood cuttings standardized in fifteen centimeters in length and diameter of approximately one centimeter were used. After collected, one third of the basal part of cuttings was immersed according to the following treatments: water (control); commercial product (RADIMAXi 20® at concentrations: Ca 25.6%, S 1.8%, Zn 2.5%, Co 1.5%); coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.); Tiririca extract (Cyperus rotundus L.) and Lentil extract (Lensculinaris Medik), for about two seconds. After immersion, cuttings were planted in polyethylene bags filled with 50% of Carolina Soil® commercial substrate and 50% of washed sand, packed under screen (50%) with a micro sprinkler irrigation system. The experimental design used was completely randomized, with five treatments and ten replicates. Results were submitted to analysis of variance and the means of treatments to Student's t test at 5% probability. Evaluations were carried out at 45 days after installation and variables analyzed were: number of sprouts per cutting, length of the largest sprout, percentage of rooted cuttings and non-rooted live cuttings, length of the largest root, fresh and dry matter of roots, fresh and dry matter of shoots. Treatments that showed statistical difference were lentil extract, with the highest number of sprouts and the highest percentage of rooted cuttings and non-rooted live cuttings, and treatment with coconut water obtained the highest result in relation to variable length of the largest sprout, standing out as a promising sustainable alternative in the vegetative production of Bougainvillea seedlings.
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