Abstract Microalgae are considered a rich source of biostimulants for plants, as an excellent business opportunity for the agricultural sector, as they can activate plant metabolism, contributing to the improvement in physiological performance, phytomass and, subsequently, vigor and quality of seedlings. The objective of this work was to evaluate the potential of Spirulina platensis biomass, in enabling improvements in physiological performance, phytomass and, subsequently, vigor and quality of cashew rootstock seedlings. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse in a completely randomized design, in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme (concentrations x rootstock), with three replications. The concentrations used were 0%, 0.04%, 0.08%, and 0.12% and the FAGA and CCP 76 genotypes. The seeds were immersed in the solutions for 12 hours. Applications were made via the leaves at 30 days after sowing (DAS), with an interval of seven days between each application and at 90 DAS evaluations were made. The FAGA and CCP 76 genotypes showed a positive response to the supply of S. platensis, with concentrations 0.04% and 0.08% which provided greater root length, aerial part length, number of leaves, diameter and leaf area. Concentrations 0.04% and 0.08% also promoted better percentages in the physiology of the CCP 76 genotype, while the FAGA genotype showed opposite action, which may be related to the mode of action of the microalgae on the different genetic and phenotypic characteristics of each genotype. The 0.12% concentration provided greater accumulations of aerial part and total dry mass to the genotypes.

Abstract The use of edible coating has been an alternative to maintain the quality of vegetables and prolong their post-harvest life. This study aims to evaluate bioactive compounds in Spondias tuberosa submitted to different coating formulations based on Chlorella sp. associated with the pomegranate seed oil, to establish the one that best maintains post-harvest quality. The experiment was set in a completely randomized design, in a 5 × 6 factorial scheme, represented by five coating techniques (T1 = control; T2 = 0.5% Chlorella sp.; T3 = 1% Chlorella sp.; T4 = 1.5% Chlorella sp.; T5 = 2% Chlorella sp.), using 0.3% of pomegranate seed oil in coatings, during five evaluation periods (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days), stored in BOD incubator at 24 ± 2 °C and 85 ± 5% RH, with three replicates of ten fruits per plot. Chlorella sp. associated with pomegranate seed oil produced a modified atmosphere around the fruit, retarding the ripening process. Coatings preserved the content of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds. The treatment containing 2.0% of Chlorella sp. associated with pomegranate seed oil provided the best maintenance for fruit quality.

Abstract The use of biodegradable coatings to conserve fruits and vegetables stands out in the food industry. This study aims to evaluate the postharvest quality of papaya Formosa 'Tainung 01' submitted to different coating formulations, to establish the one that best maintains the postharvest quality. The fruits, distributed in a completely randomized design, received the coatings composed of aqueous solution of agar and pomegranate seed oil in the following compositions (with 6 treatments and 5 replicates): T1: 0.5% agar and 0.1 mL/L oil; T2: 1.0% agar and 0.2 mL/L oil; T3: 1.5% agar and 0.3 mL/L oil; T4: 2.0% agar and 0.4 mL/L of oil; T5: 2.5% of agar and 0.5 mL/L of oil; and T6: Control, uncoated. The experiment lasted ten days packing at 17.5 ± 0.6 °C and 55 ± 3, 2% RH. T4 provided better conservation of the quality attributes in papaya. Fruits in this treatment showed higher vitamin C content, higher soluble solids and total sugars, and lower titratable acidity, important characteristics for product acceptance. Besides, T4 better conserved the green (external) color of the fruits, while fruits submitted to the other treatments acquired a yellowish coloration.

Este trabalho objetivou determinar o balanço radiativo na bacia hidrográfica do rio Tapacurá - PE, área com presença intensa de nebulosidade, por meio de produtos MODIS dos satélites Terra (MOD11A1 e MOD09GA) e Aqua (MYD11A1 e MYD09GA). Instalou-se uma estação meteorológica experimental no período de janeiro/2010 a agosto/2011, destinada ao monitoramento de dados meteorológicos complementares ao processamento do saldo radiativo, além do cômputo in loco do mesmo. O saldo de radiação instantâneo estimado com os produtos MODIS situou-se entre 400 e 700 W m-2, com maiores valores registrados no reservatório do Tapacurá e os menores nas áreas urbanas. Já o saldo de radiação diário estimado variou de 95,4 a 157,5 W m-2, com média de 125,4 W m-2. As diferenças entre o saldo de radiação medido na estação experimental (área de pastagem) e o estimado pelos produtos MODIS, resultaram em Diferença Absoluta Média, Diferença Relativa Média e Raiz da Diferença Quadrática Média, com valores de 122,4 W m-2, 30,1% e 140,7 W m-2, respectivamente, para o saldo de radiação instantâneo, e 7,4 W m-2, 5,8% e 9,7 W m-2, para o saldo de radiação diário. Concluiu-se que não obstante a intensa presença de nuvens na região foi possível obter o saldo radiativo na bacia do rio Tapacurá - PE, com base em produtos MODIS, onde os resultados foram compatíveis com outros estudos, confirmando a eficiência na aplicabilidade da técnica.

This study aimed to determine the radiation balance in the basin of Tapacurá river - PE, an area with intense presence of cloudiness, through MODIS products of Terra satellites (MOD09GA and MOD11A1) and Aqua (MYD11A1 and MYD09GA). For the in situ balance radiation calculation and for the monitoring of meteorological data required for radiation balance processing, a weather station was installed and operated during the experimental period from January/2010 to August/2011. The instantaneous net radiation estimated with MODIS products were between 400 and 700 W m-2, the higher values were recorded in the Tapacurá reservoir and the smaller on urban areas. The estimated daily net radiation ranged from 95.4 to 157.5 W m-2, with an average of 125.4 W m-2. The differences between the net radiation measured at the experimental station (grazing area) and estimated by MODIS products, resulted in Mean Absolute Difference, Mean Relative Difference and Root Mean Squared Difference values of 122.4 W m-2, 30, 1% and 140.7 W m-2 respectively for the instantaneous net radiation, and 7.4 W m-2, 5.8% and 9.7 W m-2 for the daily net radiation. It is concluded that despite the intense presence of clouds in the region it was possible to obtain the balance radiation on the Tapacurá River Basin - PE by MODIS based products, consistent with other studies results, confirming the efficiency on the technique applicability.

A mata de Dois Irmãos é uma das poucas áreas remanescentes da Floresta Atlântica no Estado de Pernambuco. Nela estão inseridos os açudes do Meio, do Prata e Dois Irmãos que compõem a bacia hidrográfica do Prata. Este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a partição das chuvas em um fragmento de Floresta Atlântica na Bacia do Prata em Recife, PE. Para obtenção dos dados de precipitação sob florestas, foram instalados 24 interceptômetros e selecionadas 20 árvores do estrato superior, e 10 árvores do sub-bosque foram escolhidas para obter os dados de escoamento pelo tronco. Encontraram-se perdas por interceptação de 208,3 mm, precipitação efetiva de 1.431,7 mm, precipitação interna de 1.392,4 mm, escoamento pelo tronco das árvores do estrato superior de 6,6 mm e escoamento pelo sub-bosque de 32,8 mm, correspondendo a 12,7%, 87,3%, 84,9%, 0,4% e 2%, respectivamente, do total precipitado de 1.464 mm.

The Dois Irmãos forest is one of the few remaining areas of the Atlantic Forest in the State of Pernambuco. The dams of Meio, Prata and Dois Irmãos, which belong to the Prata Basin, are in it. The objective of this work was to study the rainfall partitioning in a fragment of the Atlantic forest in the Prata basin, in Recife, PE. 24 raingouges were installed in the interior of the forest to measure the throughfall and 20 trees of superior extract and 10 of the sub-forest were selected to determine the stemflow. The results showed values of loss interception of 208,3 mm, net precipitation of 1431,7 mm, throughfall of 1392,4 mm, stemflow by superior stratum of 6,6 mm and stemflow by sub-forest of 32,8 mm, corresponding to 12,7%, 87,3%, 84,9%, 0,4% and 2%, respectively.