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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326942.v1
title: Performance and intestinal parameters of Label Rouge chickens fed on high-moisture corn silage

description: ABSTRACT In this experiment, 1200 Label Rouge chicks were used, with an average initial weight of 41.0 ± 0.55 g. The chicks were distributed over a completely randomised design in a 2 x 5 factorial scheme (with and without acidifier, and 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% high-moisture corn silage - HMCS). Weight gain (GP) was determined, together with feed intake (CR), and feed conversion (CA), morphometric analysis, an analysis of intestinal microbiota, and the yield from the carcass and cuts. From 1 to 63 days, a quadratic effect (P&lt;0.05) was seen from the HMCS on CR and CA. There was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the levels of HMCS and the addition of acidifier on carcass, cuts (wing and breast) and liver yield in females. For males, there was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the levels of HMCS and acidifier on carcass, drumstick, breast and fat. There was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the inclusion of HMCS and the addition of acidifier on the Lactobacillus count at 63 days. There was a quadratic effect from the HMCS for the treatment with acidifier, and the crypts showed a greater diameter for the treatment without acidifier. The results suggest that range chickens, fed with up to 50% HMCS with acidifier, display good characteristics for the carcass and cuts, and suffer no damage to the intestinal parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326942
title: Performance and intestinal parameters of Label Rouge chickens fed on high-moisture corn silage

description: ABSTRACT In this experiment, 1200 Label Rouge chicks were used, with an average initial weight of 41.0 ± 0.55 g. The chicks were distributed over a completely randomised design in a 2 x 5 factorial scheme (with and without acidifier, and 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% high-moisture corn silage - HMCS). Weight gain (GP) was determined, together with feed intake (CR), and feed conversion (CA), morphometric analysis, an analysis of intestinal microbiota, and the yield from the carcass and cuts. From 1 to 63 days, a quadratic effect (P&lt;0.05) was seen from the HMCS on CR and CA. There was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the levels of HMCS and the addition of acidifier on carcass, cuts (wing and breast) and liver yield in females. For males, there was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the levels of HMCS and acidifier on carcass, drumstick, breast and fat. There was an interaction (P&lt;0.05) between the inclusion of HMCS and the addition of acidifier on the Lactobacillus count at 63 days. There was a quadratic effect from the HMCS for the treatment with acidifier, and the crypts showed a greater diameter for the treatment without acidifier. The results suggest that range chickens, fed with up to 50% HMCS with acidifier, display good characteristics for the carcass and cuts, and suffer no damage to the intestinal parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326944
title: Boundary line and mathematical chance in determining nutritional status in the pitaya

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate, using the boundary line method and mathematical chance, the nutritional status of pitaya subjected to combinations of increasing doses of nitrogen-potassium (N-K) and phosphorus-zinc (P-Zn). Five doses of N (0, 150, 300, 450 and 600 mg dm-3) and K (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 mg dm-3) were applied in experiment I, and five doses of P (0, 75, 150, 255 and 300 mg dm-3) and Zn (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 mg dm-3) in experiment II. Both experiments were arranged in a 5 x 5 factorial scheme of four randomised blocks. There was ample similarity between the sufficiency ranges obtained with mathematical chance and the boundary line method, except for phosphorus. Sufficiency ranges obtained using the boundary line method were broader than those obtained by mathematical chance. The boundary line method is highly predictive in adjusting the data, proving to be an important tool for obtaining sufficiency ranges and reference values for further studies into nutritional diagnosis in the pitaya.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326944.v1
title: Boundary line and mathematical chance in determining nutritional status in the pitaya

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate, using the boundary line method and mathematical chance, the nutritional status of pitaya subjected to combinations of increasing doses of nitrogen-potassium (N-K) and phosphorus-zinc (P-Zn). Five doses of N (0, 150, 300, 450 and 600 mg dm-3) and K (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 mg dm-3) were applied in experiment I, and five doses of P (0, 75, 150, 255 and 300 mg dm-3) and Zn (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 mg dm-3) in experiment II. Both experiments were arranged in a 5 x 5 factorial scheme of four randomised blocks. There was ample similarity between the sufficiency ranges obtained with mathematical chance and the boundary line method, except for phosphorus. Sufficiency ranges obtained using the boundary line method were broader than those obtained by mathematical chance. The boundary line method is highly predictive in adjusting the data, proving to be an important tool for obtaining sufficiency ranges and reference values for further studies into nutritional diagnosis in the pitaya.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326947
title: Population and microbial activity of the soil under an agro-ecological production system

description: ABSTRACT The attributes of soil microbiota are important indicators of the changes caused by agricultural practices. An experiment was carried out under field conditions in a randomized block design with four replications, with the aim of evaluating the effects of the type of management (a system no tillage - SSD and of conventional tillage - SPC) and the growth stage of upland rice (pre-plant - PP, flowering - FA and postharvest - PC) on attributes of the soil microbial biomass (Cmic, Nmic, BSR, qCO2), enzyme activity (TEA, Aß-G and APA) and population of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinobacteria and diazotrophs) in soil samples collected at a depth of 0-20 cm. An area of forest near the experiment was taken as reference. The management systems caused changes in the microbiological attributes of the soil when compared to the reference forest. A difference was found between the management systems for Cmic, BSR and qCO2; under SSD, the values for Cmic and qCO2 were close to those observed for the forest. No difference was detected between SSD and SPD in the enzyme activity of the soil; however, greater values were found for APA at the PP stage. Overall, the number of microorganisms was higher under SSD and SPC compared to the forest, except for fungi. The greatest counts of microorganisms were found at the PP stage, except for actinobacteria, for which the highest value was found at the PC stage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326947.v1
title: Population and microbial activity of the soil under an agro-ecological production system

description: ABSTRACT The attributes of soil microbiota are important indicators of the changes caused by agricultural practices. An experiment was carried out under field conditions in a randomized block design with four replications, with the aim of evaluating the effects of the type of management (a system no tillage - SSD and of conventional tillage - SPC) and the growth stage of upland rice (pre-plant - PP, flowering - FA and postharvest - PC) on attributes of the soil microbial biomass (Cmic, Nmic, BSR, qCO2), enzyme activity (TEA, Aß-G and APA) and population of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinobacteria and diazotrophs) in soil samples collected at a depth of 0-20 cm. An area of forest near the experiment was taken as reference. The management systems caused changes in the microbiological attributes of the soil when compared to the reference forest. A difference was found between the management systems for Cmic, BSR and qCO2; under SSD, the values for Cmic and qCO2 were close to those observed for the forest. No difference was detected between SSD and SPD in the enzyme activity of the soil; however, greater values were found for APA at the PP stage. Overall, the number of microorganisms was higher under SSD and SPC compared to the forest, except for fungi. The greatest counts of microorganisms were found at the PP stage, except for actinobacteria, for which the highest value was found at the PC stage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326948.v1
title: Quality in papaya fruit produced with treated domestic sewage

description: ABSTRACT When carrying out this study, the aim was to evaluate physicochemical and microbiological quality in fruit of the papaya Tainung 1, produced under different irrigation time ratios with water from the supply (AA) and from domestic sewage which had been treated first in a septic tank and then with anaerobic filters (AE). The experimental design was of randomised blocks, with four treatments and six replications. The treatments consisted of T1 (100% AA plus a recommended fertiliser), T2 (67% AA plus 33% AE), T3 (33% AA plus 67% AE) and T4 (100% EA). The physicochemical and microbiological quality of the fruit was evaluated using the following parameters: pulp thickness (EP), pulp firmness (PF), total soluble solids (SS), pH, titratable acidity (TA), SS to AT ratio and the population levels of Salmonella ssp. and total coliforms. It was found that the applied irrigation time ratios with AA and AE resulted in no significant changes to the physicochemical characteristics of the papaya fruit, showing that the values obtained meet the standards required for marketing and in natura consumption. The microbiological quality of papaya fruit produced with AE is acceptable for human consumption, as there was an absence of Salmonella sp. and total coliforms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326948
title: Quality in papaya fruit produced with treated domestic sewage

description: ABSTRACT When carrying out this study, the aim was to evaluate physicochemical and microbiological quality in fruit of the papaya Tainung 1, produced under different irrigation time ratios with water from the supply (AA) and from domestic sewage which had been treated first in a septic tank and then with anaerobic filters (AE). The experimental design was of randomised blocks, with four treatments and six replications. The treatments consisted of T1 (100% AA plus a recommended fertiliser), T2 (67% AA plus 33% AE), T3 (33% AA plus 67% AE) and T4 (100% EA). The physicochemical and microbiological quality of the fruit was evaluated using the following parameters: pulp thickness (EP), pulp firmness (PF), total soluble solids (SS), pH, titratable acidity (TA), SS to AT ratio and the population levels of Salmonella ssp. and total coliforms. It was found that the applied irrigation time ratios with AA and AE resulted in no significant changes to the physicochemical characteristics of the papaya fruit, showing that the values obtained meet the standards required for marketing and in natura consumption. The microbiological quality of papaya fruit produced with AE is acceptable for human consumption, as there was an absence of Salmonella sp. and total coliforms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326951
title: Tetrazolium test for the viability of gherkin seeds

description: ABSTRACT The tetrazolium test is a quick and effective method for evaluating viability in seeds. The aim of this study was to determine a methodology for using the tetrazolium test, and its efficiency in verifying viability in seeds of the gherkin (Cucumis anguria L.). Consequently, five batches of gherkin seed were initially evaluated by the tests for germination, first count and speed of germination. The batches were then subjected to treatments in order to adjust the methodology for the tetrazolium test, evaluating three concentrations of tetrazolium solution (0.100, 0.075 and 0.050%), kept in the dark for two, four and six hours, under temperatures of 35 °C and 40 °C, with four replications of 25 seeds per treatment. At the end of the staining period, the seeds were washed in running water, split lengthways between the cotyledons, and classified as viable and non-viable. Evaluation of viability in seeds of the gherkin by tetrazolium test is efficient when carried out at a concentration of 0.050%, either for six hours at 35 °C or four hours at 40 °C.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326951.v1
title: Tetrazolium test for the viability of gherkin seeds

description: ABSTRACT The tetrazolium test is a quick and effective method for evaluating viability in seeds. The aim of this study was to determine a methodology for using the tetrazolium test, and its efficiency in verifying viability in seeds of the gherkin (Cucumis anguria L.). Consequently, five batches of gherkin seed were initially evaluated by the tests for germination, first count and speed of germination. The batches were then subjected to treatments in order to adjust the methodology for the tetrazolium test, evaluating three concentrations of tetrazolium solution (0.100, 0.075 and 0.050%), kept in the dark for two, four and six hours, under temperatures of 35 °C and 40 °C, with four replications of 25 seeds per treatment. At the end of the staining period, the seeds were washed in running water, split lengthways between the cotyledons, and classified as viable and non-viable. Evaluation of viability in seeds of the gherkin by tetrazolium test is efficient when carried out at a concentration of 0.050%, either for six hours at 35 °C or four hours at 40 °C.
DOI: 10.17909/t9-59cg-qr10
title: Data from program 14461

description: This DOI basket contains all data from HST program 14461 (this is a test).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326953
title: Quality of specialty coffees: a sensory evaluation by consumers using the MFACT technique

description: ABSTRACT The sensory quality of specialty coffees, whose characteristics are related to the geographical environment, is appreciated by both the productive sector and the market, where the commercial relationship is guided by free choice on the part of the consumer, and the added value and price differentiation which depend on the quality of each product. In such a scenario, focusing on consumer trends is fundamental if one coffee is to be seen as different to the others. For that reason, new methods of analysis should be investigated so that the results are able to take into account the many factors which are inherent to the peculiarities of each customer and/or product. To that end, the aim of this paper is to propose the use of a technique of Multiple Factor Analysis for Contingency Tables (MFACT) on categorised data from a sensory experiment conducted with different groups of consumers, for the purpose of identifying similarities between four speciality coffees. It was concluded that the use of this technique is feasible, as it allows discrimination of specialty coffees produced in different environments (altitudes) and processing methods, considering the heterogeneity between consumers involved in the sensory analysis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326956.v1
title: Germination and seedling vigour in Parkia platycephala Benth. in different substrates and temperatures

description: 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.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326956
title: Germination and seedling vigour in Parkia platycephala Benth. in different substrates and temperatures

description: 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.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326959.v1
title: Correlation between 2,4-D herbicide residues and soil attributes in southern of Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The 2,4-D herbicide is widely used in Brazilian and global agriculture to control weeds. It is potentially toxic to mankind, and one of the herbicides final destinations is the soil. The aim of the study was to determine the spatial correlation of 2,4-D herbicide in soil attributes after 12 months of application. The experiment was conducted in an agricultural area of 5.04 ha in the municipality of Nova Santa Rosa/PR, in 2011 and 2012. Two soil samples collections were performed: collection 1 (09/03/2011) and collection 2 (08/25/2012), both of which were made 12 months after 2,4-D application. The herbicide was applied in a single dose of 1.5 L ha-1 in 09/2010 and in two doses in 09/2011 (1.0 L ha-1or 1.5 L ha-1 2,4-D). The correlation between soil attributes and 2,4-D was determined with the use of a spatial correlation matrix. The 2,4-D soil residues varied widely from one location to another in the same area, with points of no detection of the active ingredient. It was not possible to detect differences between 1.0 L ha-1 and 1.5 L ha-1 2,4-D treatments. Several factors may have interfered in the herbicide residues in the soil, including: climate, product characteristics, physical and chemical soil characteristics, soil management, among others. The spatial correlation of the soil attributes and 2,4-D residues in the soil proved to be an important tool to verify one parameter interference over another.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326959
title: Correlation between 2,4-D herbicide residues and soil attributes in southern of Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The 2,4-D herbicide is widely used in Brazilian and global agriculture to control weeds. It is potentially toxic to mankind, and one of the herbicides final destinations is the soil. The aim of the study was to determine the spatial correlation of 2,4-D herbicide in soil attributes after 12 months of application. The experiment was conducted in an agricultural area of 5.04 ha in the municipality of Nova Santa Rosa/PR, in 2011 and 2012. Two soil samples collections were performed: collection 1 (09/03/2011) and collection 2 (08/25/2012), both of which were made 12 months after 2,4-D application. The herbicide was applied in a single dose of 1.5 L ha-1 in 09/2010 and in two doses in 09/2011 (1.0 L ha-1or 1.5 L ha-1 2,4-D). The correlation between soil attributes and 2,4-D was determined with the use of a spatial correlation matrix. The 2,4-D soil residues varied widely from one location to another in the same area, with points of no detection of the active ingredient. It was not possible to detect differences between 1.0 L ha-1 and 1.5 L ha-1 2,4-D treatments. Several factors may have interfered in the herbicide residues in the soil, including: climate, product characteristics, physical and chemical soil characteristics, soil management, among others. The spatial correlation of the soil attributes and 2,4-D residues in the soil proved to be an important tool to verify one parameter interference over another.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326960
title: Land use impact on soil erosion at different scales in the Brazilian semi-arid

description: ABSTRACT Erosion and sediment transport processes are strongly dependent on the spatial scale and land use. The objective of this study is to analyse the effects of slash and burn of vegetation followed by grass cultivation for grazing, on the hydrological and sedimentological behaviour at different spatial scales in a semiarid region in Brazil. Rainfall, runoff and soil loss were measured during three years (total of 116 rainfall-runoff events) at three spatial scales: 1 m2 and 20 m2 plots and 2.8 ha watershed. During the first year (2009) the native dry tropical forest/Caatinga vegetation was maintained, whereas on the following years (2010 and 2011) the original vegetation was cleared using slash and burn techniques to grow pasture (Andropogon gayanus Kunt). Annual runoff coefficient is highest at the 20 m2 plot among the investigated scales. Runoff presented the same trend in all years. Sediment yield was strongly influenced by the land cover. Slash, burn and pasture cultivation strongly impacted sediment yield: the first two events after the land cover change yielded roughly ten times more sediment than similar events in the years with native cover and after grass development. The change was most noticeable at the catchment scale due to erosion along the stream, redefining the drainage network.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14326960.v1
title: Land use impact on soil erosion at different scales in the Brazilian semi-arid

description: ABSTRACT Erosion and sediment transport processes are strongly dependent on the spatial scale and land use. The objective of this study is to analyse the effects of slash and burn of vegetation followed by grass cultivation for grazing, on the hydrological and sedimentological behaviour at different spatial scales in a semiarid region in Brazil. Rainfall, runoff and soil loss were measured during three years (total of 116 rainfall-runoff events) at three spatial scales: 1 m2 and 20 m2 plots and 2.8 ha watershed. During the first year (2009) the native dry tropical forest/Caatinga vegetation was maintained, whereas on the following years (2010 and 2011) the original vegetation was cleared using slash and burn techniques to grow pasture (Andropogon gayanus Kunt). Annual runoff coefficient is highest at the 20 m2 plot among the investigated scales. Runoff presented the same trend in all years. Sediment yield was strongly influenced by the land cover. Slash, burn and pasture cultivation strongly impacted sediment yield: the first two events after the land cover change yielded roughly ten times more sediment than similar events in the years with native cover and after grass development. The change was most noticeable at the catchment scale due to erosion along the stream, redefining the drainage network.