Abstract The objective of the study was to determine whether Parkia platycephala families with superior morphophysiological traits perform consistently across four stages of early development (plantlets, seedlings, and juveniles at 34 and 60 months), as a means to assess the possibility of conducting pre-selection. For 21 morphophysiological traits, the following genetic parameters were estimated: heritability, coefficients of variation (genetic, relative, and environmental), accuracy, genetic and phenotypic correlation, percentage of coincidence (PC) of the best families, effective population size, and inbreeding in three progeny tests conducted under laboratory, nursery, and field conditions. Families of P. platycephala showed significant phenotypic and genotypic differences. The traits evaluated show genetic control. The percentage of coincidence between the best families was more accurate when the selection intensity was greater than 50% (PC ≥ 52%). Based on the evaluated traits, a pre-selection strategy at the juvenile stage for P. platycephala was researched to effectively identify superior families.

ABSTRACT Parkia platycephala, known commonly as faveira, is a native species that occurs widely throughout Brazil and has high nutritional value and ecological potential. The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic variability in a P. platycephala provenance and progeny test. The test was established using a randomized block design, with 45 progenies from three provenances. The evaluated quantitative traits included height (HEI), diameter at ground level (DGL), and diameter below the first bifurcation (DFB). The data were submitted to Restricted Maximum Likelihood/Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (REML/BLUP) analysis, from which estimates of genetic parameters, genetic correlations, BLUPs, genetic gains, and effective population size were obtained. Estimates of individual narrow sense heritability ( h a 2) and within progeny heritability ( h w 2) ranged from low to moderate (0.01 a 0.39), with the highest values observed for DGL (0.32 and 0.39, respectively). The coefficient of individual variation (CVgi(%)) and between progeny genetic variation (CVgp(%)) indicate the existence of genetic variability between and within provenances. The FSTvalues demonstrate low to moderate genetic differentiation among the three populations, and genetic correlations between traits were all positive and significant. The results obtained show that there is genetic variability between the studied provenances and progenies. This ensures not only the ex situ conservation of the species, but it can also be exploited in breeding programs.

RESUMO Parkia platycephala, popularmente conhecida como faveira, é uma espécie nativa que ocorre amplamente em todo o Brasil e possui alto valor nutricional e potencial ecológico. Objetivou-se com o trabalho estimar a variabilidade genética em teste de procedências e progênies de P. platycephala. O teste foi instalado em blocos casualizados, com 45 progênies de três procedências. Os caracteres quantitativos avaliados foram: altura (ALT), diâmetro a nível do solo (DNS) e diâmetro a altura da primeira bifurcação (DAB) das plantas. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de REML/BLUP, a partir da qual foram obtidas as estimativas de parâmetros genéticos, correlações genéticas, os BLUP’s, ganhos genéticos e tamanho efetivo populacional. As estimativas de herdabilidade individual no sentido restrito ( h a 2) e dentro progênies ( h w 2) variaram de baixa a moderada (0,01 a 0,39), sendo os maiores valores observados para o caractere DNS (0,32 e 0,39, respectivamente). Os valores de coeficiente de variação genética individual CVgi(%)) e entre progênies (CVgp(%)) indicam existência de variabilidade genética entre e dentro de população. Os valores de FSTdemonstraram baixa a moderada diferenciação genética entre as três populações. As correlações genéticas entre os caracteres foram todas positivas e significativas. Os resultados obtidos mostram que há variabilidade genética entre as procedências e progênies estudadas. Isso garante não só a conservação ex situ da espécie, como também pode ser explorada em programas de melhoramento

RESUMO A perda da variabilidade genética de populações naturais implica negativamente no processo adaptativo e evolutivo das espécies. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se avaliar a variabilidade genética existente entre e dentro de populações naturais de P. platycephala, a partir de caracteres biométricos de frutos e sementes e fisiológicos de sementes e plântulas, e assim, verificar o potencial para seleção de árvores matrizes e indicar áreas para coleta e uso de sementes, como também gerar subsídios para conservação e pré-melhoramento genético da espécie. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado, com 45 tratamentos (progênies) e quatro repetições de 25 sementes cada. As progênies foram avaliadas em laboratório, a partir de sementes coletadas de 45 matrizes amostradas em três populações naturais. Para tanto, avaliou-se os seguintes caracteres: porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, tempo médio de germinação, comprimento de parte aérea e raiz principal, massa seca da parte aérea e do sistema radicular de plântulas. Os dados foram submetidos a análise RELM/BLUP para estimativa dos parâmetros genéticos, correlações e análises de divergência genética (UPGMA). As populações apresentam diferenças genéticas entre si, e variação significativa entre progênies para todos os caracteres avaliados, sendo maior a variação dentro do que entre populações. Os caracteres avaliados apresentam alto controle genético, portanto, estes podem ser utilizados na análise da variabilidade genética de populações e progênies de P. platycephala, auxiliando assim na identificação de áreas para a coleta de sementes, programas de conservação e pré-melhoramento genético da espécie.

ABSTRACT Loss of genetic variability in natural populations affects negatively the adaptive and evolutive process of plant species. In this context, the objective of this work was to evaluate the existing genetic variability between and within natural populations of P. platycephala, using biometric characters of fruits and seeds and physiological characters of seeds and seedlings, and, thus, assess the potential for selection of mother trees, indicate areas for seed collection and use, and generate support for conservation and pre-breeding of plant species. A completely randomized experimental design was used, with 45 treatments (progenies) and four replications of 25 seeds. The progenies were evaluated in laboratory, using seeds collected from 45 mother trees sampled in three natural populations. The following characters were evaluated: seed germination percentage, germination speed index, and mean germination time; shoot and main root lengths; and seedling shoot and root dry weights. The data were subjected to RELM/BLUP analysis for estimating genetic parameters and correlations and to analyses of genetic divergence (UPGMA). The populations present genetic differences to each other and a significant variation between progenies for all characters evaluated, and the variation was greater within the populations. The characters evaluated present high genetic control; therefore, they can be used in analysis of genetic variability of populations and progenies of P. platycephala, thus assisting in the identification of areas for seed collection, conservation programs, and pre-breeding of the species.

RESUMO A calibração de modelos é fator fundamental para a obtenção de elevadas acurácias na estimativa do crescimento e rendimento das culturas. Este estudo teve como objetivo parametrizar os coeficientes genético e de ecotipo do modelo DSSAT/Canegro para cinco cultivares de cana-de-açúcar mantidas sob três manejos hídricos, além de avaliar a precisão do modelo na estimativa da produtividade de colmos, produtividade de açúcar e altura de colmos. Foram utilizados dados experimentais de campo obtidos em dois anos de cultivo (2016 e 2017) na FCAV/Universidade Estadual Paulista, Jaboticabal, SP. As cultivares foram mantidas sob irrigação suplementar, irrigação deficitária e não irrigadas. Foram utilizados os dados do tratamento de irrigação suplementar (sem estresse) para a parametrização de cada cultivar. A acurácia do modelo foi verificada pela correlação de Pearson (r), raiz do erro quadrático médio (RMSE), erro médio (MBE), índice de concordância (d) e coeficiente de confiança (c). O modelo DSSAT/Canegro apresenta elevada acurácia na predição da produtividade de colmos e de açúcar da cana-de-açúcar cultivada sob regimes hídricos, apresentando-se como alternativa viável na simulação do rendimento da cultura. Para melhor performance do modelo DSSAT/Canegro, é necessário a parametrização das variáveis relacionadas ao ecotipo das cultivares, além dos coeficientes específicos das cultivares.

ABSTRACT Model calibration is a fundamental factor to obtain high accuracy in the estimation of crop growth and yield. This study aimed to parameterize the genetic and ecotype coefficients of the DSSAT/Canegro model for five sugarcane cultivars kept under three water managements, besides evaluating the accuracy of the model in predicting sugarcane stalk yield, sugar yield and height. Experimental field data were obtained from two years (2016 and 2017) of cultivation at FCAV/Universidade Estadual Paulista, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil. The cultivars were maintained under supplementary irrigation, deficit irrigation and no irrigation. Data of the supplementary irrigation treatment (without stress) were used for the parameterization of each cultivar. Model accuracy was assessed by Pearson correlation (r), root mean squared error (RMSE), mean bias error (MBE), index of agreement (d) and confidence coefficient (c). The DSSAT/Canegro model is highly accurate in predicting stalk and sugar yields of sugarcane grown under water regimes, presenting itself as a viable alternative in sugarcane yield simulation. For better performance of the DSSAT/Canegro model, it is necessary to parameterize the variables related to the ecotype of the cultivars, besides the specific coefficients of the cultivars.

ABSTRACT Water is considered the most important environmental resource for the germination process. This study aimed to evaluate the germination performance of Parkia platycephala seeds under different conditions of water and saline stress. Seed germination was tested with solutions of poly (ethylene glycol) 6000 and sodium chloride (NaCl) at seven osmotic potentials [0.0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6, -0.8, -1.0, and -1.2MPa (megapascal)] and four replicates with 25 seeds in a completely randomized design, simulating the water and saline stress levels, respectively. The following seedling variables were evaluated: germination percentage, germination speed index, length, and dry mass. Results showed significant interaction between the agent and the osmotic potential for all evaluated variables. P. platycephala seeds presented higher tolerance to saline stress simulated by NaCl than to water stress, showing germination performance appropriate for glycophyte plants.

ABSTRACT The elaboration of maps to characterize the spatial variability of soil attributes assists in the strategic planning and decision making of agricultural managers. Precision and accuracy of maps are related to the ideal sampling density to characterize the variability pattern. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the sampling density to represent the variability of soil physical quality using attributes with different magnitudes of variation in an area cultivated with coffee. Three approaches were used to find the most adequate sampling density (geostatistical analysis, percentage of error associated with the sampling density, and coefficient of variation). A total of 145 soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-0.20 m at the crossing points of a regular grid with a spacing of 50 m. The percentage of clay, silt, and sand, macroporosity, microporosity, total pore volume, and soil density were determined. The data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. For elaborating the variability maps with up to 15% error and soil attributes with a coefficient of variation close to 50%, a sampling density of 3 points ha−1 is suggested.

ABSTRACT Inadequate and intensive management of soils can promote changes in their chemical attributes and impair the quality of surface and groundwater, especially in hillside areas. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify possible changes in soil and water chemical composition of hillside areas cultivated with horticulture. For this, chemical attributes of three soil depths (0-10, 10-30, and 30-60 cm) were determined in three hillside positions (upper, middle, and lower thirds) of five hillside and adjacent forest areas, as well as water from reservoirs for agricultural use and human consumption. Compared with the forest area, horticultural areas present soil with lower organic matter content and CEC, but higher values of pH, base saturation, and contents of P, Ca, and K. In cultivated areas, CEC decreases from the upper to the lower hillside, without significant changes in other soil fertility parameters. Soil fertility decreases with depth, regardless of soil management and hillside position. Water from reservoirs adjacent to hillside areas with horticulture is more acidic and has a higher nitrate content, especially during rainy periods.

RESUMO Conhecida popularmente como fava de bolota, a Parkia platycephala Benth. pertence a família Fabaceae, ocorre em áreas de transição Caatinga-Cerrado e apresenta grande potencial madeireiro, paisagístico e, principalmente, forrageiro. O objetivo da pesquisa é fornecer informações para a elaboração de protocolos de testes de germinação de sementes e vigor de plântulas de P. platycephala, submetidas a diferentes subtratos e temperaturas. Para avaliar o efeito do substrato e da temperatura, as sementes foram semeadas entre os substratos: vermiculita, areia, pó de coco, bagaço da cana-de-açúcar, tropstrato®, papel (RP), marca Germitest e papel mata-borrão, distribuídas em caixas plásticas transparentes, todos sob luz contínua em germinador tipo Biochemical oxygen Demand (B.O.D.), com temperaturas constantes de 5; 10; 15; 20; 25; 30; 35 e 40 °C, e temperaturas alternadas de 20-30 ºC e 25-35 ºC. Foram avaliadas as variáveis germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação, tempo médio da germinação, comprimento da raiz primária e da parte aérea, e massa seca da raiz primária e da parte aérea. A temperatura alternada de 25-35 °C combinada com o substrato vermiculita é recomendada para realização de testes de germinação e vigor de P. platycephala.

ABSTRACT Parkia platycephala Benth., known locally as Fava de Bolota, belongs to the Fabaceae family and occurs in areas of Caatinga-Cerrado transition, having great potential for use as timber, in landscaping and mainly as forage. The aim of this research was to provide information for the preparation of test protocols for seed germination and seedling vigour in P. platycephala submitted to different substrates and temperatures. To evaluate the effect of substrate and temperature, the seeds were sown on the following substrates: vermiculite, sand, powdered coconut, sugarcane bagasse, tropstrato®, Germitest paper (RP) and blotting paper, distributed in transparent plastic boxes under continuous lighting in a biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) germinator at constant temperatures of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 °C, and alternating temperatures of 20-30 °C and 25-35 °C. The variables under evaluation were germination, germination speed index, mean germination time, primary root and shoot length and primary root and shoot dry weight. The alternating temperature of 25-35 °C combined with vermiculite is recommended for performing tests of germination and vigour in P. platycephala.