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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011400.v1
title: Indication of cowpea cultivars for the production of dry grain in the state of Ceará

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to evaluate the interaction between genotypes and environments, as well as to indicate, for the state of Ceará, superior cowpea cultivars in terms of adaptability, stability and productivity of dry grains. The experiments were conducted in four different municipalities in the state of Ceará: Crateús, Madalena, Bela Cruz and Limoeiro do Norte; two tests carried out in Crateús (irrigated and rainfed), totaling five assessment environments. The experimental design used in each assay was randomized blocks with 12 genotypes and four replications. Analysis of variance and path analysis were performed, and the averages of the quantitative characters were grouped by the Scott-Knott test. After detecting the significance of the genotype x environment interaction, the adaptability and phenotypic stability of the genotypes were analyzed using the GGE biplot methodology. The municipality of Crateús, in the irrigated system, was discriminative and representative, and can be considered ideal for genotype evaluation. The cultivars BRS Pajeú and BRS Potengi can be recommended for cultivation in the state of Ceará due to their high productivity of dry grains, adaptability and stability, and for having excelled in most of the production components. The number of pods per plant had the greatest direct effect on grain yield.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011402
title: Flowering phenology and floral biology in pumpkin cultivars

description: ABSTRACT Phenological events, in particular, flowering phenology and aspects of floral biology help to understand the relationship of plants with their pollinators. Thus, this study sought to estimate, under semi-arid conditions, the relationship between different genotypes of pumpkin or winter squash (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) and the environment, under the aspects of reproductive biology. Four cultivars were evaluated in three productive cycles, measuring the variables daily flower emergence, stigma receptivity, anthesis time and the morphometry of pistil and staminate flowers. The production of male flowers was higher than female flowers with a higher proportion in the third production cycle characterized by higher air temperature and lower relative humidity. Among cultivars, ‘Jacarezinho’ and ‘Sergipe’ presented the highest and the lowest values of flower production, respectively. Female flowers remain open longer than male flowers and stigmas remain receptive until the flowers close. Considering the morphometric data, there is positive association between the petal length and the corolla diameter, and between access to the nectar and the anther size, with a difference between cultivars and cultivation conditions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011405
title: Proposal of descriptors for the characterisation of Jatropha curcas

description: ABSTRACT Despite the importance of the physic nut (Jatropha curcas) in biodiesel production, knowledge of its genetic variability is still in the early stages, with the development of descriptors bring essential to achieving this goal. The aim of this study, therefore, was to propose and develop a list of standardised and tested descriptors, and to indicate those that make the greatest contribution to characterising the physic nut. Fifty-three morphological and reproductive descriptors of a quantitative, multi-category or binary nature were proposed. Descriptive estimates were obtained from among the descriptors. Using PCA, highly correlated descriptors were discarded. Then, the descriptors with the greatest relative contribution to estimating genetic diversity among the plants under analysis were identified. Reproductive descriptors had the highest coefficients of variation. Of 38 quantitative descriptors, 19 were sufficient to discriminate between the plants. This covered production, the crown of the plant, inflorescences, and fruit maturation. Descriptors related to grain yield, the uniformity of maturation and the crown showed the greatest relative contributions to diversity. Of the 13 multi-category descriptors, only five vegetative descriptors were discriminative. None of the proposed binary descriptors showed anyvariation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011405.v1
title: Proposal of descriptors for the characterisation of Jatropha curcas

description: ABSTRACT Despite the importance of the physic nut (Jatropha curcas) in biodiesel production, knowledge of its genetic variability is still in the early stages, with the development of descriptors bring essential to achieving this goal. The aim of this study, therefore, was to propose and develop a list of standardised and tested descriptors, and to indicate those that make the greatest contribution to characterising the physic nut. Fifty-three morphological and reproductive descriptors of a quantitative, multi-category or binary nature were proposed. Descriptive estimates were obtained from among the descriptors. Using PCA, highly correlated descriptors were discarded. Then, the descriptors with the greatest relative contribution to estimating genetic diversity among the plants under analysis were identified. Reproductive descriptors had the highest coefficients of variation. Of 38 quantitative descriptors, 19 were sufficient to discriminate between the plants. This covered production, the crown of the plant, inflorescences, and fruit maturation. Descriptors related to grain yield, the uniformity of maturation and the crown showed the greatest relative contributions to diversity. Of the 13 multi-category descriptors, only five vegetative descriptors were discriminative. None of the proposed binary descriptors showed anyvariation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011408
title: Genetic divergence between sub-accessions of the melon using molecular markers

description: ABSTRACT The melon (Cucumis melo L.) is one of the most important horticultural crops in the northeast of Brazil. The characterisation of germplasm is an efficient process for managing plant genetic resources, as it contributes to better conservation and improved use in breeding programs. In the present study, the genetic divergence between sub-accessions of the melon taken from traditional agriculture in the semi-arid region of Brazil was evaluated using ISSR and RAPD markers, verifying the level of agreement with the botanical classification. Twenty-six sub-accessions preserved in the Active Germplasm Bank of Cucurbitaceae for the northeast of Brazil, located at Embrapa Semiárido in Petrolina, Pernambuco, were analysed. The binary matrix of the molecular data was used to obtain the genetic dissimilarities using the complement of the Jaccard index. The genetic dissimilarities were represented in dendrograms generated using the UPGMA method. Twenty-eight ISSR primers and 26 RAPD primers were polymorphic. A total of 686 fragments were obtained, of which 451 were polymorphic. The mean polymorphism of the RAPD markers was greater than that of the ISSR markers. The number of markers was considered sufficient to accurately determine the genetic diversity. The ISSR dendrogram allowed the formation of three groups, the RAPD dendrogram, four groups, and the joint dendrogram, three groups. The study demonstrated the genetic variability between the sub-accessions, and the strong association between the characterisation made by the molecular markers and the taxonomic classification of the genotypes under study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011408.v1
title: Genetic divergence between sub-accessions of the melon using molecular markers

description: ABSTRACT The melon (Cucumis melo L.) is one of the most important horticultural crops in the northeast of Brazil. The characterisation of germplasm is an efficient process for managing plant genetic resources, as it contributes to better conservation and improved use in breeding programs. In the present study, the genetic divergence between sub-accessions of the melon taken from traditional agriculture in the semi-arid region of Brazil was evaluated using ISSR and RAPD markers, verifying the level of agreement with the botanical classification. Twenty-six sub-accessions preserved in the Active Germplasm Bank of Cucurbitaceae for the northeast of Brazil, located at Embrapa Semiárido in Petrolina, Pernambuco, were analysed. The binary matrix of the molecular data was used to obtain the genetic dissimilarities using the complement of the Jaccard index. The genetic dissimilarities were represented in dendrograms generated using the UPGMA method. Twenty-eight ISSR primers and 26 RAPD primers were polymorphic. A total of 686 fragments were obtained, of which 451 were polymorphic. The mean polymorphism of the RAPD markers was greater than that of the ISSR markers. The number of markers was considered sufficient to accurately determine the genetic diversity. The ISSR dendrogram allowed the formation of three groups, the RAPD dendrogram, four groups, and the joint dendrogram, three groups. The study demonstrated the genetic variability between the sub-accessions, and the strong association between the characterisation made by the molecular markers and the taxonomic classification of the genotypes under study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011409
title: Potassium silicate as an inducer of abiotic stress resistance in grain sorghum seeds

description: ABSTRACT Sorghum is an important crop that can absorb and accumulate abundant Si ranging, improving tissue tolerance to the water and salt stress and reducing sodium absorption. T hus, the objective was to verify the induction of resistance in germination and seedling growth of sorghum seeds to salt and water stress during germination due to treatment with silicon. Two experiments were carried out with seeds of two sorghum cultivars (EA03 and EA955) were solution of potassium silicate solutions at concentrations of 0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 and 1.2 g L-1, in the first experiment and seeds were submitted to water stress using PEG 6000 (0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6 and -0.8 MPa) in the second experiment were submitted to salt stress using NaCl (0, 75, 150 and 225 mM). Were analysed, germination, first germination count, shoot and root length, shoot to root ratio and seedling dry weight. The studied genotypes showed similar behavior when treated with potassium silicate. The presence of silicon in the treatment of seeds when exposed to salt stress has no effect on germination, but attenuates salinity damage related to seedling growth. Silicon attenuates the effects of water stress on sorghum seeds, by maintaining germination up to the potential of -0.6 Mpa, and providing better root development. However, the treatment with potassium silicate does not prevent the damage caused by high levels of water and salt stress, only attenuating its effects, thus, more studies are needed to better clarify the effects of Si on seeds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011409.v1
title: Potassium silicate as an inducer of abiotic stress resistance in grain sorghum seeds

description: ABSTRACT Sorghum is an important crop that can absorb and accumulate abundant Si ranging, improving tissue tolerance to the water and salt stress and reducing sodium absorption. T hus, the objective was to verify the induction of resistance in germination and seedling growth of sorghum seeds to salt and water stress during germination due to treatment with silicon. Two experiments were carried out with seeds of two sorghum cultivars (EA03 and EA955) were solution of potassium silicate solutions at concentrations of 0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 and 1.2 g L-1, in the first experiment and seeds were submitted to water stress using PEG 6000 (0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6 and -0.8 MPa) in the second experiment were submitted to salt stress using NaCl (0, 75, 150 and 225 mM). Were analysed, germination, first germination count, shoot and root length, shoot to root ratio and seedling dry weight. The studied genotypes showed similar behavior when treated with potassium silicate. The presence of silicon in the treatment of seeds when exposed to salt stress has no effect on germination, but attenuates salinity damage related to seedling growth. Silicon attenuates the effects of water stress on sorghum seeds, by maintaining germination up to the potential of -0.6 Mpa, and providing better root development. However, the treatment with potassium silicate does not prevent the damage caused by high levels of water and salt stress, only attenuating its effects, thus, more studies are needed to better clarify the effects of Si on seeds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011412
title: Estimate of soybean defoliation via digital image processing in software

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to develop and validate the digital image processing software to quantify leaf coverage, employing the correlation of defoliation values and NDVI with various gradients of defoliation severity of the Asian soybean rust pathosystem. The digital images were obtained from the experiment conducted in 2013/2014. To conduct the experiment, 4 treatments (3 replicates) were adopted, considering the useful floor area of each plot (4 linear meters, 3 lines spaced at 0.45 m). The gradients of defoliation were obtained by treatment with fungicide to control Asian soybean rust. The quantification of the disease severity was performed through diagrammatic scale. The NDVI values were obtained using the GreenSeeker®, conducting the equipment above the plants. The digital photos were obtained in three heights and subsequently processed in software. Then the defoliation sampling was held in 10 plants through treatment. The image processing data correlated with defoliation (94.22%) and with NDVI (89.27%), and we also observed the correlation of defoliation with NDVI (96.12%). These data suggests the use of digital images as an alternative to quantify the vegetation cover, with the advantage of being a dynamic and fast method that does not require experience from the assessor to quantify soybean defoliation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011412.v1
title: Estimate of soybean defoliation via digital image processing in software

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to develop and validate the digital image processing software to quantify leaf coverage, employing the correlation of defoliation values and NDVI with various gradients of defoliation severity of the Asian soybean rust pathosystem. The digital images were obtained from the experiment conducted in 2013/2014. To conduct the experiment, 4 treatments (3 replicates) were adopted, considering the useful floor area of each plot (4 linear meters, 3 lines spaced at 0.45 m). The gradients of defoliation were obtained by treatment with fungicide to control Asian soybean rust. The quantification of the disease severity was performed through diagrammatic scale. The NDVI values were obtained using the GreenSeeker®, conducting the equipment above the plants. The digital photos were obtained in three heights and subsequently processed in software. Then the defoliation sampling was held in 10 plants through treatment. The image processing data correlated with defoliation (94.22%) and with NDVI (89.27%), and we also observed the correlation of defoliation with NDVI (96.12%). These data suggests the use of digital images as an alternative to quantify the vegetation cover, with the advantage of being a dynamic and fast method that does not require experience from the assessor to quantify soybean defoliation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011411
title: Repeatability and the optimal number of measurements for screening of soybean cultivars under water deficit

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed at determining the optimal number of replications and measurements necessary for the screening of soybean cultivars subjected to three conditions of water availability during the initial stage of development. Two experiments were carried out in a greenhouse. A randomized block design was used, in a factorial scheme with two factors (cultivar and water availability), six replications, ten cultivars and three conditions of water availability (control condition, in which the sand was moistened with water; stress control in the water potential of -0.2 MPa and stress condition in the water potential of -0.4 MPa). At 20 days after cultivation, measurements were taken, subsequently estimating the repeatability coefficient, of the number of necessary measurements and of the determination coefficient. The repeatability coefficient was estimated by distinct statistical procedures, such as method of analysis of variance, principal components with basis on the matrices of phenotypic variances and covariances; principal components with basis on the matrices of correlation and structural analysis. For the determination of the number of replications, the repeatability coefficients ranged from low to high in experiment I, except for the root variables, which presented high values in both experiments. In experiment II, in turn, the magnitudes of the determination coefficients were above 90%. For plant height, number of leaves, root length and dry matter of the aerial part, only two replications would be necessary to obtain 80% confidence. Regarding the number of measurements per parcel, only one plant could be evaluated in each parcel, with 85% confidence for both experiments. Only two replications and one measurement per parcel are enough for high estimates of repeatability. This way, adequate efficiency is obtained in the selection of superior materials for tolerance to water deficit, during the initial stages of soybean development.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011411.v1
title: Repeatability and the optimal number of measurements for screening of soybean cultivars under water deficit

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed at determining the optimal number of replications and measurements necessary for the screening of soybean cultivars subjected to three conditions of water availability during the initial stage of development. Two experiments were carried out in a greenhouse. A randomized block design was used, in a factorial scheme with two factors (cultivar and water availability), six replications, ten cultivars and three conditions of water availability (control condition, in which the sand was moistened with water; stress control in the water potential of -0.2 MPa and stress condition in the water potential of -0.4 MPa). At 20 days after cultivation, measurements were taken, subsequently estimating the repeatability coefficient, of the number of necessary measurements and of the determination coefficient. The repeatability coefficient was estimated by distinct statistical procedures, such as method of analysis of variance, principal components with basis on the matrices of phenotypic variances and covariances; principal components with basis on the matrices of correlation and structural analysis. For the determination of the number of replications, the repeatability coefficients ranged from low to high in experiment I, except for the root variables, which presented high values in both experiments. In experiment II, in turn, the magnitudes of the determination coefficients were above 90%. For plant height, number of leaves, root length and dry matter of the aerial part, only two replications would be necessary to obtain 80% confidence. Regarding the number of measurements per parcel, only one plant could be evaluated in each parcel, with 85% confidence for both experiments. Only two replications and one measurement per parcel are enough for high estimates of repeatability. This way, adequate efficiency is obtained in the selection of superior materials for tolerance to water deficit, during the initial stages of soybean development.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011414.v1
title: Genetic diversity among bean landraces and cultivars for agronomy traits and selection of superior parents

description: ABSTRACT The characterization of genetic diversity in common bean genotypes for various agronomic traits enables the selection of promising parents and the identification of genotypes with high agronomic performance. The present study proposes to evaluate the genetic diversity of common bean landraces and cultivars for 14 agronomic traits; examine the correlations between these traits; define promising crosses; and select genotypes with high agronomic performance. A total of 49 common bean genotypes were evaluated in three growing seasons, consisting of 37 landraces and 12 common bean cultivars. Significant effects of genotype × environment interaction or genotype were observed for all agronomic traits, thereby allowing the study of genetic divergence. Several plant-architecture traits were correlated with each other, whereas grain yield was highly correlated with insertion of the last pod (r = 0.74), number of pods per plant (r = 0.74) and mass of 100 grains (r =-0.64). The furthest-neighbor method separated the common bean genotypes into two groups, Mesoamerican and Andean, and mass of 100 grains showed the greatest contribution to the differentiation between the genotypes. Tocher's method was more informative and divided the common bean genotypes into 12 groups. The following crosses are recommended: Vagem Roxa × IPR Juriti, Vagem Roxa × Macanudo, Fepagro Triunfo × IPR Juriti, Fepagro Triunfo × Macanudo, Guapo Brilhante × IPR Juriti, and Guapo Brilhante × Macanudo. The common bean genotypes Fepagro Triunfo, IPR Juriti, Guapo Brilhante, BRS Campeiro and Vagem Roxa have high agronomic performance and should thus be selected by the breeding program.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20011414
title: Genetic diversity among bean landraces and cultivars for agronomy traits and selection of superior parents

description: ABSTRACT The characterization of genetic diversity in common bean genotypes for various agronomic traits enables the selection of promising parents and the identification of genotypes with high agronomic performance. The present study proposes to evaluate the genetic diversity of common bean landraces and cultivars for 14 agronomic traits; examine the correlations between these traits; define promising crosses; and select genotypes with high agronomic performance. A total of 49 common bean genotypes were evaluated in three growing seasons, consisting of 37 landraces and 12 common bean cultivars. Significant effects of genotype × environment interaction or genotype were observed for all agronomic traits, thereby allowing the study of genetic divergence. Several plant-architecture traits were correlated with each other, whereas grain yield was highly correlated with insertion of the last pod (r = 0.74), number of pods per plant (r = 0.74) and mass of 100 grains (r =-0.64). The furthest-neighbor method separated the common bean genotypes into two groups, Mesoamerican and Andean, and mass of 100 grains showed the greatest contribution to the differentiation between the genotypes. Tocher's method was more informative and divided the common bean genotypes into 12 groups. The following crosses are recommended: Vagem Roxa × IPR Juriti, Vagem Roxa × Macanudo, Fepagro Triunfo × IPR Juriti, Fepagro Triunfo × Macanudo, Guapo Brilhante × IPR Juriti, and Guapo Brilhante × Macanudo. The common bean genotypes Fepagro Triunfo, IPR Juriti, Guapo Brilhante, BRS Campeiro and Vagem Roxa have high agronomic performance and should thus be selected by the breeding program.