Qualidade na distribuição de sementes de milho em semeadoras em um solo cearense

A B S T R A C TThe correct longitudinal distribution of seeds by the seeder machine is one of the features that most contributes to obtain an adequate plant stand and good crop yield. The objective of this study was to evaluate the longitudinal distribution of corn seeds by seed conductor tube types, combined with a horizontal perforated disc and a pneumatic meter, altering the seeding density rate. The experiment was conducted in a laboratory using a seed meter test bench. Treatments were a combination of two seed meters, six conductor tubes and four peripheral speeds for the meter disc, corresponding to densities of 60, 70, 80 and 90 thousand corn seeds per hectare and were organized in a three-factor scheme with four repetitions. By increasing the seeding rate into the same ground speed, there was a reduction in the percentage of acceptable spacing, this effect being more pronounced when conductor tubes with a small diameter and straight profile were used.

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 92%

Effect of different conductor tubes on the longitudinal distribution of corn seeds

Carpes

Alonço

Rossato

et al. 2017

“…Souza Júnior & Cunha (2012) attribute the greater amount of failed seeds at higher velocities to the increase in rotation; as a consequence, the cells of the discs tend to remain empty. These results corroborate those of Mello et al (2013), who studied sowing quality and verified higher percentage of normal seeds in pneumatic seeder at lower velocities.…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 91%

Operational performance of a tractor-seeder according to the velocity and working depth

Macedo

Nicolau

Nascimento

et al. 2016

A B S T R A C TThe sowing process is one of the most important steps in agricultural production chain, requiring a good efficiency in order to avoid seed and plant population losses. In order to achieve a satisfactory performance of the seeder, the agricultural implement needs to be properly adjusted. Therefore, the present study aimed to verify both the operational performance and sowing quality of the agricultural equipment, depending on different working depths and different operating velocities. The experimental design was a factorial, with two theoretical velocities and three working depths. The velocity of 6.8 km h -1 achieved both a good operating consumption and a low fuel consumption per working area and when associated with working depth of 0.05 m provided better operational performance. However, the operating velocity of 4.8 km h -1 made it possible to increase the number of normal spacing of seeds, an improved quality of sowing and the possibility of greater population.Desempenho operacional do conjunto trator-semeadora em função da velocidade e profundidade de trabalho R E S U M O O processo de semeadura é uma das etapas mais importantes dentro de uma cadeia produtiva, necessitando da maior eficiência a fim de evitar perdas de sementes e, consequentemente, população de plantas. A forma de se obter desempenho satisfatório do conjunto trator-semeadora é através da adequação do conjunto mecanizado; assim, objetivou-se verificar o desempenho operacional e a qualidade de semeadura do conjunto trator-semeadora de precisão em função de diferentes profundidades da haste sulcadora e velocidades operacionais. O experimento consistiu no delineamento em blocos no esquema fatorial 2 x 3 sendo duas velocidades teóricas e três profundidades de trabalho da haste sulcadora. A velocidade do conjunto a 6,8 km h -1 obteve o melhor consumo operacional e o menor consumo por área trabalhada e, quando associada com a haste sulcadora a 0,05 m, proporcionou melhor desempenho operacional do conjunto trator-semeadora porém a velocidade de 4,8 km h -1 possibilitou o aumento do número de espaçamentos normais das sementes, uma melhora na qualidade de semeadura e a possibilidade de uma população maior de plantas.

“…The displacement velocity of the tractor-seeder set is a relevant factor in the sowing operation, since it influences aspects such as: fuel consumption (Palma et al, 2010), sowing quality (Melo et al, 2013) and operational capacity (Silveira et al, 2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Performance of a seeder according to the displacement velocity and furrowing mechanism for fertilizer deposition

Santos

Lima

et al. 2016

A B S T R A C TAgribusiness daily increases the demand for machinery with better efficiency, seeking to reduce operating costs and improve the quality of the sowing process. The objective of present study was to evaluate the quality of the longitudinal seed distribution and the operating performance of a seeder-fertilizer according to displacement velocity and furrowing mechanism for fertilizer deposition. The assay was conducted in the experimental area of the Department of Agricultural Engineering of the Federal University of Ceará. The experimental design was randomized blocks, in a 2 x 3 factorial, with four replicates with two furrowing mechanisms for fertilizer deposition (double disc and shank) and three displacement velocities (4.7, 6.3 and 8.2 km h -1 ). The results demonstrate that for the quality of seed distribution, the best performance was obtained with the use of the shank at velocity of 6.3 km h -1 . The tractor-seeder set provided better operating performance using the disc, which promoted the lowest specific consumption at the velocity of 4.7 km h -1 .Desempenho de semeadora-adubadora em função da velocidade de deslocamento e do mecanismo sulcador de fertilizantes R E S U M O Diariamente, o agronegócio aumenta a exigência por maquinário com melhor eficiência buscando a redução dos custos operacionais e a melhoria da qualidade do processo de semeadura. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade da distribuição longitudinal de sementes e o desempenho operacional de uma semeadora-adubadora em função da velocidade de deslocamento e do mecanismo sulcador de fertilizantes. O trabalho foi realizado na área experimental do Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola da Universidade Federal do Ceará. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 2 x 3 com 4 repetições e dois mecanismos para depósito de fertilizantes (disco duplo desencontrado e haste sulcadora) além de três velocidades de deslocamento (4,7; 6,3 e 8,2 km h -1 ). Os resultados demonstram que para qualidade da distribuição de sementes o melhor desempenho foi com o uso da haste sulcadora na velocidade de 6,3 km h -1 . O conjunto trator-semeadora obteve melhor desempenho operacional com o uso do disco obtendo menor consumo específico na velocidade de 4,7 km h -1 .