Cobalt (Co) and Molybdenum (Mo) are micronutrients that make up part of the nitrogenase enzyme synthesized by bacteria during the biological process of fixing nitrogen by symbiosis, therefore they are of great importance for the fabaceae family. Although both Cobalt (Co) and Molybdenum (Mo) increase yield, they can affect seed’s physiological performance when used for seeds treatment. The effect of different doses of cobalt and molybdenum treatment on bean and soybean physiological quality was evaluated. Two soybean cultivars - Fundacep 55 RR and BMX Potência RR - and two bean - BRS Esplendor and BRS Campeiro were used. Treatments consisted of varying the Cobalt and Mo doses as follows: T0: control, T1: 50%, T2: 100%, T3: 150% and T4 200% of the recommended dose. Physiological quality of seeds was assessed by the following tests: germination; first count of germination, shoot and root length and shoot and root dry phytomass. Treating soybean seeds with Co and Mo did not affect seed germination when subjected to doses of up to 506 ml-1 100 kg of seeds. As for bean seeds, their germination and quality were not affected when treated with cobalt and Molybdenum (Mo) doses of up to 428 ml-1 100 kg of seeds.

El Cobalto (Co) y el Molibdeno (Mo) son micronutrientes de gran importancia en la familia Fabaceae por hacer parte de la enzima nitrogenasa, sintetizada por bacterias durante el proceso biológico de fijación de nitrógeno por simbiosis. Estos elementos incrementan el rendimiento, sin embargo, pueden afectar el desempeño fisiológico de semillas cuando son usados en el tratamiento de las mismas. Se evaluó el efecto del Co y Mo sobre el desempeño fisiológico de semillas de fríjol y soja tratadas con varias dosis. Se utilizaron dos cultivares de soja - FUNDACEP 55 RR y BMX Potência RR - y dos de fríjol - BRS Esplendor y BRS Campeiro. Los tratamientos consistieron en la variación de las dosis de la siguiente manera: T0: testigo, T1: 50%, T2: 100%, T3: 150% y T4: 200% de la dosis recomendada. Se realizaron análisis de germinación, primer conteo de germinación, longitud de la parte aérea y raíz y masa de la materia seca de la parte aérea y raíz. El tratamiento de semillas de soja con Co y Mo no afecta la germinación de las mismas en dosis hasta 506 mL 100 kg-1 de semillas. La germinación y calidad de semillas de fríjol no son afectadas por el tratamiento de semillas con Co y Mo en dosis hasta 428 mL 100 kg-1 de semillas.

A luz é um fator importante nos processos de proteção ao frio nas plantas. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a relação entre temperaturas e quantidade e qualidade de luz sobre o desenvolvimento inicial de cultivares de arroz irrigado e biótipos de arroz vermelho. Foram realizados dois experimentos, sendo eles em laboratório e em casa de vegetação, durante os meses de Julho a Novembro de 2012. Os fatores estudados no experimento I foram: temperaturas (25 ºC e 18/13 ºC); cultivares/biótipos (IRGA 424 e PUITÁ INTA-CL/AV 6716 e AV 6722) e luz (branca, azul, verde, amarela e vermelha, sombreamentos de 86 e 93% e escuro). No experimento II os fatores foram: épocas (Agosto e Novembro); cultivares/biótipos (IRGA 424 e PUITÁ INTA-CL/AV 6716 e AV 6722); e luz (branca com recobrimento, branca, azul, verde, amarela e vermelha, sombreamentos de 86 e 93%). Avaliou-se plântulas normais, comprimento de parte aérea e raiz, massa da matéria seca da parte aérea e de raízes e área foliar. As cultivares e biótipos estudados têm comportamentos semelhantes em resposta à temperatura e luz durante o desenvolvimento inicial. A luz, especialmente no comprimento de onda do vermelho, apresenta aumento na tolerância ao frio em arroz.

Light is an important factor in the cold protection process in plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between temperatures and levels of quantity and quality of light on the initial development of rice cultivars and red rice biotypes. Two experiments were conducted, in the laboratory and in the greenhouse, from July to November 2012. The factors studied in experiment I were: temperatures (25 ºC and 18/13 ºC); cultivars/biotypes (IRGA 424 and PUITÁ INTA-CL/AV 6716 and AV 6722) and light (white, blue, green, yellow and red, 86% and 93% shading and dark). In the second experiment, the factors were seasons (August and November); cultivars/biotypes (IRGA 424 and PUITÁ INTA-CL/AV 6716 and AV 6722) and light (white with cover, white, blue, green, yellow and red, 86% and 93% shading). Were evaluated normal seedlings, shoot and root length, shoot and root dry weight and leaf area. The cultivars and biotypes studied have a similar behavior in response to temperature and light during early development. Light, especially the red wavelength, has increased cold tolerance in rice.