Seasonality of fruit production of Euterpe oleracea and E. precatoria açaí palm trees cultivated in the metropolitan region of Manaus (AM)

Lopes, Ricardo; Cunha, Raimundo Nonato Vieira da; Tavares, Marleson dos Santos; Raizer, Marcelo Domingues Martins; Santos, Cibelle Azamora Dos; Silva, Eduardo José Dias Da; Lopes, Maria Teresa Gomes

doi:10.18227/1982-8470ragro.v16i0.7282

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“…However, the production of assai in the Amazon is seasonal, predominantly done in extractive moulds (Lopes et al, 2022;Cartaxo et al, 2020;Amazonas, 2005). For this reason, there are gaps in the techniques of managing the soil and the nutrition of the plants, for an increase in productivity, in the face of the demands for the fruit.…”

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Productivity of Açai Euterpe Precatoria and Production System Management Recommendations in the South Of The Amazonas

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Costa,

Silva

2024

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Objective: To investigate the productivity of the Amazon açaí Euterpe precatoria Mart in order to support recommendations for adapting management to increase productivity in the production system in southern Amazonas. Theoretical Framework: The demand for açaí justifies its domestication to increase productivity in addition to extractive production. In this context, difficulties arise due to the lack of knowledge about managing the species, which is required along with its domestication. Thus, knowledge that supports the supply of soil and nutritional conditions is required for E. precatoria, which is still little studied in terms of management. Method: The productivity assessment was carried out in an experiment whose ages of açaí groves planted side by side, 8, 9, 10 and 12 years old, constituted treatments. For each açaí grove age, randomized by the producer in the planning, 4 experimental plots were designed containing 3 trees spaced 3.0 m x 3.0 m, with 4 replications, totaling 16 experimental plots in randomized blocks. Results and Discussion: The results indicate the need to manage soil fertility to increase the productivity of açaí groves, which are obtained in conditions of low soil fertility, even for the 12-year-old açaí grove, selected as the most productive. Research Implications: This study presents practical and theoretical implications for the açaí palm in Amazonas, whose management is still in its infancy. It identifies low productivity of açaí groves and the need to insert nutrients not only through alternative practices with low economic and environmental impact. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the basis of future studies on the agricultural management of the Amazon açaí tree as a cultivable species.

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Productivity of Açai Euterpe Precatoria and Production System Management Recommendations in the South Of The Amazonas

Melo,

Costa,

Silva

2024

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“…Additionally, the bacupari is a plant native to the Amazon and commonly known for having antioxidant components that provide it with rich herbaceous properties [ 17 ]. However, among the fruits mentioned, açaí takes precedence as one of the most consumed fruits, not only in the Amazon region, but in the whole of Brazil [ 18 ]. A quick search on international platforms with the keywords açaí powder, açaí puree or açaí oil reveals the worldwide commercial accessibility of this fruit and its wide availability for consumption [ 10 ].…”

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confidence: 99%