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The objective was to evaluate the effect of three stocking rates (2, 3.9, and 5.8 animal units ha−1) and three fertilization levels (0, 150, and 300 kg N ha−1 yr−1) on herbage mass and nutritive value of elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) cv. IRI-381. The experiment was conducted from May to August of 2009 and 2010 in Itambé, PE, Brazil, during the rainy season. Treatments were allocated in a split-plot arrangement in a completely randomized block design. The variables measured included leaf mass (pre- and post-grazing), botanical composition, soil cover, leaf area index, light interception, leaf angle, and concentrations of dry matter, organic matter, N, and in vitro digestible dry matter. When fertilized with 300 kg N ha−1 yr−1, leaf mass reached 18,560 kg ha−1. Leaf area index decreased with increasing stocking rate. The relationship between sward height and light interception was R2 = 0.0126. Increased stocking rate resulted in greater contribution of signalgrass [Brachiaria decumbens (Stapf.) R.D. Webster] in the botanical composition, with a contribution up to 29% in 2010. Elephantgrass nutritive value is directly affected by the fertilization levels and stocking rate, with highest nutrient concentrations observed with 2 AU ha−1 and 300 kg N ha−1 yr−1.(AU)

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Soil and water salinity are considered the main limiting factors of plant production. This work aimed to evaluate the influences of irrigation frequency and soil salinity on the development of cactus pear cv. Miúda (Nopalea cochenillifera Salm Dyck). The experiment was conducted in factorial arrangement of four salinity levels: 0.3 (control), 0.5 (low), 1.5 (medium) and 3.6 (high salinity) (ds m-1), associated with four irrigation frequencies (each 7, 14, 21 and 28 days) and two soil textures (sandy and sandy loam) in a randomized block design with four replicates. One cladode was planted in each polyethylene pot containing 10 kg of soil. The soil texture influenced some of the morphological characteristics of the cactus pear, so that plants grown in sandy loam soil yielded higher number of cladodes (9.47) and higher productivity (62.1 g plant-1). The sandy soil produced plants with fewer cladodes (4.50). Irrigation water with a salinity level of 3.6 ds m-1 and an irrigation frequency of 7 days showed higher soil electrical conductivity (48.65 dS m-1) and plants with a higher damage (5.0) and lower productivity (32.51 g plant-1), indicating a low tolerance of the cv. Miúda to salt stress.

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The present study was carried out at the Experimental Station of the Agronomical Institute of Pernambuco (IPA) in Itambé-PE to analyse different characters for the initial selection of Pennisetum spp. clones based on the coefficient of repeatability and the number of measurements required to predict their genotypic values (with a coefficient of determination R2 = 0.80). Considering the high number of genotypes in Phase I of the genetic improvement program and the requirement to reduce this number before progression to Phase II, it is relevant to identify characters with high genotypic values, which are easy to measure or acquire and that can be used in the initial selection. Therefore, we chose to evaluate the coefficient of repeatability and the number of measurements necessary to predict the genotypic values of 23 characters, either morphological or productive, of 472 Pennisetum spp. clones, in non-repeated plots. The coefficient of repeatability was estimated using the components of the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Dry matter concentration, leaf blade colour, midrib colour, leaf sheath colour, and internode colour were less affected by environmental conditions, and it was possible to predict their genotypic values (R2 = 0.80) with a maximum of four measurements, indicating that these characters are predictable and reliable for initial selection of Pennisetum spp.

O trabalho foi conduzido na Estação Experimental do Instituto Agronômico de Pernambuco (IPA), em Itambé-PE, objetivando analisar diferentes caracteres na seleção inicial de clones de Pennisetum sp. com base no coeficiente de repetibilidade e no número de medidas necessário para predição de seu valor genotípico ( = 0,80). Diante do elevado número de genótipos na Fase I do programa de melhoramento e da necessidade de se reduzir quando se progride para a Fase II, é relevante a identificação de caracteres de alto valor genotípico e de fácil mensuração ou obtenção para seleção inicial. Assim, optou-se em avaliar o coeficiente de repetibilidade e no número de medidas necessário para predição do valor genotípico de 23 caracteres, entre morfológicos e produtivos, de 472 clones de Pennisetum spp. em parcelas não repetidas. A repetibilidade foi estimada por meio dos componentes da análise de variância. Teor de matéria seca, cor da lâmina foliar, cor da nervura foliar central, cor da bainha e cor do entrenó foram menos influenciados pelas condições ambientais, sendo possível predizer o valor genotípico ( =0,80) dos mesmos com no máximo quatro medidas. É possível predizer o valor genotípico dos caracteres teor de matéria seca, cor da lâmina foliar, cor da nervura foliar central, cor da bainha e cor do entrenó com apenas quatro avaliações, classificando-os como de alta facilidade de prediçã

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The present study was carried out at the Experimental Station of the Agronomical Institute of Pernambuco (IPA) in Itambé-PE to analyse different characters for the initial selection of Pennisetum spp. clones based on the coefficient of repeatability and the number of measurements required to predict their genotypic values (with a coefficient of determination R2 = 0.80). Considering the high number of genotypes in Phase I of the genetic improvement program and the requirement to reduce this number before progression to Phase II, it is relevant to identify characters with high genotypic values, which are easy to measure or acquire and that can be used in the initial selection. Therefore, we chose to evaluate the coefficient of repeatability and the number of measurements necessary to predict the genotypic values of 23 characters, either morphological or productive, of 472 Pennisetum spp. clones, in non-repeated plots. The coefficient of repeatability was estimated using the components of the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Dry matter concentration, leaf blade colour, midrib colour, leaf sheath colour, and internode colour were less affected by environmental conditions, and it was possible to predict their genotypic values (R2 = 0.80) with a maximum of four measurements, indicating that these characters are predictable and reliable for initial selection of Pennisetum spp.

O trabalho foi conduzido na Estação Experimental do Instituto Agronômico de Pernambuco (IPA), em Itambé-PE, objetivando analisar diferentes caracteres na seleção inicial de clones de Pennisetum sp. com base no coeficiente de repetibilidade e no número de medidas necessário para predição de seu valor genotípico ( = 0,80). Diante do elevado número de genótipos na Fase I do programa de melhoramento e da necessidade de se reduzir quando se progride para a Fase II, é relevante a identificação de caracteres de alto valor genotípico e de fácil mensuração ou obtenção para seleção inicial. Assim, optou-se em avaliar o coeficiente de repetibilidade e no número de medidas necessário para predição do valor genotípico de 23 caracteres, entre morfológicos e produtivos, de 472 clones de Pennisetum spp. em parcelas não repetidas. A repetibilidade foi estimada por meio dos componentes da análise de variância. Teor de matéria seca, cor da lâmina foliar, cor da nervura foliar central, cor da bainha e cor do entrenó foram menos influenciados pelas condições ambientais, sendo possível predizer o valor genotípico ( =0,80) dos mesmos com no máximo quatro medidas. É possível predizer o valor genotípico dos caracteres teor de matéria seca, cor da lâmina foliar, cor da nervura foliar central, cor da bainha e cor do entrenó com apenas quatro avaliações, classificando-os como de alta facilidade de prediçã

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Although signal exchange between legumes and their rhizobia is among the best-known examples of this biological process, most of the more characterized data comes from just a few legume species and environmental stresses. Although a relative wealth of information is available for some model legumes and some of the major pulses such as soybean, little is known about tropical legumes. This relative disparity in current knowledge is also apparent in the research on the effects of environmental stress on signal exchange; cool-climate stresses, such as low-soil temperature, comprise a relatively large body of research, whereas high-temperature stresses and drought are not nearly as well understood. Both tropical legumes and their environmental stress-induced effects are increasingly important due to global population growth (the demand for protein), climate change (increasing temperatures and more extreme climate behavior), and urbanization (and thus heavy metals). This knowledge gap for both legumes and their environmental stresses is compounded because whereas most temperate legume-rhizobia symbioses are relatively specific and cultivated under relatively stable environments, the converse is true for tropical legumes, which tend to be promiscuous, and grow in highly variable conditions. This review will clarify some of this missing information and highlight fields in which further research would benefit our current knowledge.

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Background: the efficient use of good quality forage represents one of many ways to improve animal productivity and, consequently, reduce the feed costs of dairy farming. Between the wide variety of studies aiming to improve the nutritional value of forage, histological studies, allow for both the comparison of species or cultivars and the monitoring of tissue aging within the plant. Objective: the present work aimed to characterize the stem morphology of Pennisetum clones (Itambé IV-46, Itambé I-1.20, Itambé I-1.4, Milheto x Buaçu/112-23.4, Cuba-116-29.3, CAC-262-12.102, Roxo of Botucatu x CAC-282-18.29, Taiwan-146-2.6, Itambé I-1.5, Pusa Napier or 419-76 x Buaçu/122-11.2, Taiwan-146-2.03, Taiwan-146-2.85, Itambé II-2.46, Pusa Napier or 419-76 x Cuba-116-12.3 and Pusa Napier or 412-76 x Buaçu/122-8.22) into three strata (basal, medium and apical) and three tillers of the plant using histological sections. Methods: the material was collected in a previously established area at the Experimental Station of São Bento do Una at the Agronomic Institute of Pernambuco. The materials were distributed in a completely randomized 15 x 3 x 3 factorial design (14 clones and one hybrid, three layers of stem and three tillers). The samples were collected during the dry season beginning in August 2008. Results: there were significant differences (p<0.05) among the clones evaluated, and the average values for the lignified cells in the cortex region ranged from 2.21 to 4.21 for the Taiwan-146-2.6 and Roxo of Botucatu x CAC-282-18.29 clones; however, this was not different from the other clones in the medullary region. The Itambé II-2.46 clone showed the highest absolute value in the percentage of phloem in the cortex region (2.32%) and a high value, with significant differences, in the medullary region (1.59%) compared to the other clones. Conclusion: the highest values of cellulose in the medium and apical regions of the studied stems represent a benefit to grazing animals.

Antecedentes: el uso eficiente de forraje de buena calidad es una de las muchas maneras de mejorar la productividad animal y por lo tanto reducir el costo de la alimentación del ganado lechero. Entre la variedad de estudios que permiten mejorar el valor nutritivo del forraje, los estudios histológicos se destacan, porque permiten tanto la comparación de especies o cultivares y el seguimiento del envejecimiento de los tejidos con la madurez de la planta. Objetivo: el presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo caracterizar la morfología del tallo de los clones de Pennisetum (Itambé IV-46, I-Itambé 1.20, Itambé I-1.4, Milheto x Buaçu/112-23.4, Cuba- 116-29.3, el CAC-262-12.102, Roxo de Botucatu x CAC-282-18.29, Taiwán-146-2.6, Itambé I-1.5, Pusa Napier o 419-76 x Buaçu/122-11.2, Taiwan-146-2.03, Taiwán-146-2.85, Itambé II-2.46 , Pusa Napier 419-76 x Cuba-116-12.3 y Napier Pusa o 412-76 x Buaçu/122-8.22) en tres estratos (basal, medio y apical) y tres tallos de la planta con los cortes histológicos. Métodos: el material se recogió en una zona ya establecida en la Estación Experimental de São Bento do Una en el Instituto Agronómico de Pernambuco. Los materiales se distribuyeron en un diseño factorial completamente al azar de 15 x 3 x 3 (14 clones y un híbrido, tres capas de la madre y los tallos de tres). Las muestras fueron recolectadas durante la estación seca comenzando en agosto de 2008. Resultados: hubo diferencias significativas (p<0,05) entre los clones evaluados, y los valores promedio de las células lignificadas en la región de la corteza variaron desde 2,21 hasta 4,21 para los clones Taiwán-146-2.6 y Roxo de Botucatu X CAC-282-18.29, sin embargo, esto no fue diferente de los otros clones en la región medular. El clon Itambé II-2.46 mostró el mayor valor absoluto en el porcentaje de floema en la región de la corteza (2,32%) y un alto valor, con diferencias significativas, en la región medular (1,59%) en comparación con los otros clones. Conclusión: los valores más altos de celulosa en las regiones media y apical de los tallos estudiados representa un beneficio para los animales de pastoreo.

Antecedentes: o uso eficiente de forragem de boa qualidade representa uma das muitas maneiras de melhorar a produtividade animal e, consequentemente, reduzir os custos de alimentação da pecuária leiteira. Entre a variedade de estudos com o objetivo de melhorar o valor nutritivo da forragem, os estudos histológicos destacam-se, o que permite tanto a comparação de espécies ou cultivares e acompanhamento do envelhecimento dos tecidos com a maturidade da planta. Objetivo: o presente trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar a morfologia do caule de Pennisetum clones (IV-46 Itambé, Itambé I-1.20, Itambé I-1.4, Milheto x Buaçu/112-23.4, Cuba-116-29.3, CAC-262-12,102, Roxo de Botucatu x CAC-282-18,29, Taiwan-146-2.6, Itambé I-1.5, Pusa Napier ou 419-76 x Buaçu/122-11.2, Taiwan-146-2.03, Taiwan-146-2.85, Itambé II-2,46 , Pusa Napier ou 419-76 x Cuba-116-12.3 e Pusa Napier ou 412-76 x Buaçu/122-8.22) em três estratos (basal, média e apical) e três perfilhos da planta, utilizando cortes histológicos. Métodos: o material foi coletado em uma área já estabelecida na Estação Experimental de São Bento do Una, no Instituto Agronômico de Pernambuco). Os materiais foram distribuídos em um inteiramente casualizado 15 x 3 x fatorial 3 (14 clones e um híbrido, três camadas de tronco e três perfilhos). As amostras foram coletadas durante a estação seca início em agosto de 2008. Resultados: houve diferenças significativas (p<0,05) entre os clones avaliados, e os valores médios para as células lignificadas na região do córtex variou 2,21-4,21 para o Taiwan-146-2,6 e Roxo de Botucatu X CAC-282-18,29 clones, no entanto, isto não era diferente dos outros clones da região medular. O clone II-Itambé 2,46 apresentaram o maior valor absoluto da percentagem de floema na região córtex (2,32%) e um valor elevado, com diferenças significativas, na região medular (1,59%) em comparação com os outros clones. Conclusão: os valores mais elevados de celulose nas regiões média e apical das hastes estudadas contribuir para características positivas para animais em pastejo.

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Ensiling warm-season grasses often requires wilting due to their high moisture content, and the presence of low-soluble sugars in these grasses usually demands the use of additives during the ensiling process. This study evaluated the bromatological composition of the fodder and silage from five Pennisetum sp. clones (IPA HV 241, IPA/UFRPE Taiwan A-146 2.114, IPA/UFRPE Taiwan A-146 2.37, Elephant B, and Mott). The contents of 20 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) silos, which were opened after 90 days of storage, were used for the bromatological analysis and the evaluation of the pH, nitrogen, ammonia, buffer capacity, soluble carbohydrates, and fermentation coefficients. The effluent losses, gases and dry matter recovery were also calculated. Although differences were observed among the clones (p 0.05) for the concentrations of dry matter, insoluble nitrogen in acid detergents, insoluble nitrogen in neutral detergents, soluble carbohydrates, fermentation coefficients, and in vitro digestibility in the forage before ensiling, no differences were observed for most of these variables after ensiling. All of the clones were efficient in the fermentation process. The IPA/UFRPE TAIWAN A-146 2.37 clone, however, presented a higher dry matter concentration and the best fermentation coefficient, resulting in a better silage quality, compared to the other clones.

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Ensiling warm-season grasses often requires wilting due to their high moisture content, and the presence of low-soluble sugars in these grasses usually demands the use of additives during the ensiling process. This study evaluated the bromatological composition of the fodder and silage from five Pennisetum sp. clones (IPA HV 241, IPA/UFRPE Taiwan A-146 2.114, IPA/UFRPE Taiwan A-146 2.37, Elephant B, and Mott). The contents of 20 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) silos, which were opened after 90 days of storage, were used for the bromatological analysis and the evaluation of the pH, nitrogen, ammonia, buffer capacity, soluble carbohydrates, and fermentation coefficients. The effluent losses, gases and dry matter recovery were also calculated. Although differences were observed among the clones (p 0.05) for the concentrations of dry matter, insoluble nitrogen in acid detergents, insoluble nitrogen in neutral detergents, soluble carbohydrates, fermentation coefficients, and in vitro digestibility in the forage before ensiling, no differences were observed for most of these variables after ensiling. All of the clones were efficient in the fermentation process. The IPA/UFRPE TAIWAN A-146 2.37 clone, however, presented a higher dry matter concentration and the best fermentation coefficient, resulting in a better silage quality, compared to the other clones.

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During the production of aggregates at quarry sites, elevated quantities of micro-particulate mineral dust are produced in all stages of the process. This dust contains appreciable amounts of free crystalline silica in a variety of forms which, if maintained suspended in the air in the work environment, expose the workers to the risk of developing occupational silicosis, which causes reduced ability to work and potential shortening of lifespan. This study was conducted to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate workers' exposure to mineral dust containing free crystalline silica at a midsized quarry in the Recife metropolitan area, in the State of Pernambuco. It involved evaluation of the industrial process, collection and analysis of representative dust samples, and interviews with the management team of the company with the intent to assess the compliance of the company with Regulatory Standard (NR) 22--Occupational safety and health in mining. In order to assist the company in managing risks related to dust exposure, three protocols were developed, implemented and made available, the first based on NR 22, from which the company was also given an economic safety indicator, the second based on the recommendations and requirements of Fundacentro to implement a Respiratory Protection Program and, finally, an assessment protocol with respect to the guidelines of the International Labor Organization to implement a health and safety management system. This study also showed the inadequacy of the formula for calculating tolerance limits in Brazilian legislation when compared with the more strict internationally accepted control parameters. From the laboratory results, unhealthy conditions at the quarry site were confirmed and technical and administrative measures were suggested to reduce and control dust exposure at acceptable levels, such as the implementation of an occupational health and safety management system, integrated with other management systems. From these assessments it is hoped that the proposals can assist the company in developing mechanisms for management and control of dust exposure risks that may improve environmental quality and the well-being of workers.

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Daily, weekly, monthly, and every 20 days milk records, obtained at milking in the morning, afternoon, and days totals from 1988 to 2003 were used to estimate milk production of Holstein cows in a herd located in Agreste region on Pernambuco state. The data set had 117,196 entries, acquired from 414 lactations of 188 Holstein cows and pure source of high genetic potential for production. The statistical analysis was performed using an autoregressive model of first order. The predicted autocorrelations between control daily, weekly, monthly, and every 20 days were overestimated in any period of lactation, especially between two forthcoming productions and in the range of one to 30 days. Regardless of the control range considered, Pearson"s correlations were high and significant among milk production in the morning, afternoon, and day total. Thus, among the records used, all of them can be indicated to estimate total milk production, leaving the discretion of the definition of producer milk yields in the morning, afternoon and day total. Regardless of the control range adopted, if one chooses the day"s total output, she/he should be aware of the elapsed time between two milkings to compose this production, for the management of milking and the number of milking can affect the physiology of the udder and, consequently, milk production.

Foram utilizados registros de controle leiteiro diário, semanal, a cada 20 dias e mensal, obtidos em ordenhas da manhã, da tarde e total do dia, no período de 1988 a 2003, para estimar a produção de leite da raça Holandesa em um rebanho localizado no agreste de Pernambuco. Os dados foram relativos a 117.196 produções no dia do controle, mensuradas em 414 lactações de 188 vacas da raça Holandesa puras de origem e de alto potencial genético de produção. Nas análises estatísticas utilizou-se o modelo autorregressivo de primeira ordem. Observou-se que as autocorrelações preditas entre controle diário, semanal, a cada 20 dias e mensal foram superestimadas, em qualquer período da lactação, principalmente entre duas produções próximas e no intervalo de um a 30 dias. Independente do intervalo de controle considerado constatou-se que as correlações de Pearson foram altas entre as produções de leite da manhã, da tarde e a total diária foram altas e significativas. Assim, dentre os intervalos de ordenha estudados qualquer um pode ser indicado para estimar a produção total de leite, e fica a critério do produtor a definição entre as produções de leite da manhã, da tarde e a total diária. Independentemente do intervalo de controle adotado, se o produtor optar pela produção total do dia deve atentar para o tempo decorrido entre duas ordenhas para compor essa produção, pois o manejo da ordenh

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Daily, weekly, monthly, and every 20 days milk records, obtained at milking in the morning, afternoon, and days totals from 1988 to 2003 were used to estimate milk production of Holstein cows in a herd located in Agreste region on Pernambuco state. The data set had 117,196 entries, acquired from 414 lactations of 188 Holstein cows and pure source of high genetic potential for production. The statistical analysis was performed using an autoregressive model of first order. The predicted autocorrelations between control daily, weekly, monthly, and every 20 days were overestimated in any period of lactation, especially between two forthcoming productions and in the range of one to 30 days. Regardless of the control range considered, Pearson"s correlations were high and significant among milk production in the morning, afternoon, and day total. Thus, among the records used, all of them can be indicated to estimate total milk production, leaving the discretion of the definition of producer milk yields in the morning, afternoon and day total. Regardless of the control range adopted, if one chooses the day"s total output, she/he should be aware of the elapsed time between two milkings to compose this production, for the management of milking and the number of milking can affect the physiology of the udder and, consequently, milk production.

Foram utilizados registros de controle leiteiro diário, semanal, a cada 20 dias e mensal, obtidos em ordenhas da manhã, da tarde e total do dia, no período de 1988 a 2003, para estimar a produção de leite da raça Holandesa em um rebanho localizado no agreste de Pernambuco. Os dados foram relativos a 117.196 produções no dia do controle, mensuradas em 414 lactações de 188 vacas da raça Holandesa puras de origem e de alto potencial genético de produção. Nas análises estatísticas utilizou-se o modelo autorregressivo de primeira ordem. Observou-se que as autocorrelações preditas entre controle diário, semanal, a cada 20 dias e mensal foram superestimadas, em qualquer período da lactação, principalmente entre duas produções próximas e no intervalo de um a 30 dias. Independente do intervalo de controle considerado constatou-se que as correlações de Pearson foram altas entre as produções de leite da manhã, da tarde e a total diária foram altas e significativas. Assim, dentre os intervalos de ordenha estudados qualquer um pode ser indicado para estimar a produção total de leite, e fica a critério do produtor a definição entre as produções de leite da manhã, da tarde e a total diária. Independentemente do intervalo de controle adotado, se o produtor optar pela produção total do dia deve atentar para o tempo decorrido entre duas ordenhas para compor essa produção, pois o manejo da ordenh

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The objective of this work was to determine the percentages of lignin, cellulose and the thickness of the epidermis through histological cuts of the stems of elephantgrass clones (Buaçu/112 x Cuba 116-15,3, Itambé II-2.53, Bag-50, Taiwan-146-2.26, Taiwan A-146, Itambé IV-4, ItambéII-2.3 and Cuba-116 x of Roxo Botucatu-17.27), in three different strata of stems (basal, medium and apical region), registering morpho-anatomical characteristics that can affect grass quality. Clones were collected from established area in the Experimental Station of the Agronomical Company of research in Pernambuco (IPA). A completely randomized experimental design was set in a factorial 8 x 3 x 3 (eight clones, three strata, and three tiges). Significant differences were observed (P 0,05) between clones evaluated. The clone Itambé II-2.53 and Itambé II-2.3 presented lower values of cellulose in the medullar region associated with higher values of lignin in the region of the cortex, in relation to the others clones evaluated. The basal region of stems presented higher lignin texts, as much in the cortex, as in the medullar region. The results evidenced the importance of histological evaluations in the selection of forages grass destined to animal feeding.

Objetivou-se determinar as proporções de lignina, celulose e a espessura da epiderme por meio de cortes histológicos dos colmos de clones de capim-elefante (Buaçu/112 x cuba 116-15.3, Itambé II2.53, Bag-50, Taiwan-146-2.26, Taiwan A-146, Itambé IV-4, ItambéII-2.3 e Cuba-116 x Roxo de Botucatu-17.27), em três diferentes estratos do colmo da planta (região basal, mediana e apical). Foram registrados caracteres morfo-anatômicos que possam interferir na qualidade da planta. Os clones foram coletados em área já estabelecida na Estação Experimental da Empresa Pernambucana de Pesquisa Agropecuária (IPA). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado em fatorial 8 x 3 x 3 (oitos clones, três estratos e três perfilhos. Observaram-se diferenças significativas entre os clones avaliados, e os clones Itambé II2.53 e Itambé II-2.3 foram os que apresentaram menores quantidades de celulose na região medular, associadas a menores quantidades de lignina, na região do córtex, em relação aos demais clones avaliados. A região basal do colmo foi a que apresentou maiores quantidades de lignina, tanto no córtex, como na região medular. Os resultados encontrados evidenciam a importância das avaliações histológicas na seleção de plantas forrageiras destinadas à alimentação animal.

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The objective of this work was to determine the percentages of lignin, cellulose and the thickness of the epidermis through histological cuts of the stems of elephantgrass clones (Buaçu/112 x Cuba 116-15,3, Itambé II-2.53, Bag-50, Taiwan-146-2.26, Taiwan A-146, Itambé IV-4, ItambéII-2.3 and Cuba-116 x of Roxo Botucatu-17.27), in three different strata of stems (basal, medium and apical region), registering morpho-anatomical characteristics that can affect grass quality. Clones were collected from established area in the Experimental Station of the Agronomical Company of research in Pernambuco (IPA). A completely randomized experimental design was set in a factorial 8 x 3 x 3 (eight clones, three strata, and three tiges). Significant differences were observed (P 0,05) between clones evaluated. The clone Itambé II-2.53 and Itambé II-2.3 presented lower values of cellulose in the medullar region associated with higher values of lignin in the region of the cortex, in relation to the others clones evaluated. The basal region of stems presented higher lignin texts, as much in the cortex, as in the medullar region. The results evidenced the importance of histological evaluations in the selection of forages grass destined to animal feeding.

Objetivou-se determinar as proporções de lignina, celulose e a espessura da epiderme por meio de cortes histológicos dos colmos de clones de capim-elefante (Buaçu/112 x cuba 116-15.3, Itambé II2.53, Bag-50, Taiwan-146-2.26, Taiwan A-146, Itambé IV-4, ItambéII-2.3 e Cuba-116 x Roxo de Botucatu-17.27), em três diferentes estratos do colmo da planta (região basal, mediana e apical). Foram registrados caracteres morfo-anatômicos que possam interferir na qualidade da planta. Os clones foram coletados em área já estabelecida na Estação Experimental da Empresa Pernambucana de Pesquisa Agropecuária (IPA). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado em fatorial 8 x 3 x 3 (oitos clones, três estratos e três perfilhos. Observaram-se diferenças significativas entre os clones avaliados, e os clones Itambé II2.53 e Itambé II-2.3 foram os que apresentaram menores quantidades de celulose na região medular, associadas a menores quantidades de lignina, na região do córtex, em relação aos demais clones avaliados. A região basal do colmo foi a que apresentou maiores quantidades de lignina, tanto no córtex, como na região medular. Os resultados encontrados evidenciam a importância das avaliações histológicas na seleção de plantas forrageiras destinadas à alimentação animal.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the intake and ingestive behavior of sheep and goats fed with cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill) and prickly pear (Opuntia sp.). Twenty crossbred animals 10 sheep and 10 goats were used. They were lodged in a collective shed, contained individually with ropes, distributed using a completely randomized design, and treated with a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement (2 animal species and 2 varieties of cactus). Behavioral observations were made at five-minute intervals during a 24-hour period. Dry matter, ether extract, acid detergent fiber, total carbohydrate and non-fibrous carbohydrate intake were reduced (p 0.05) by prickly pear. There was no effect from cactus variety, animal species or animal species x cactus variety interaction (p > 0.05) on feeding time and feeding efficiency. The time spent with rumination was greater for the diet with prickly pear, and the animals on the prickly pear diet remained more time idle. Comparing goats and sheep species, it was verified that the rumination efficiency, for both DM and NDF, was greater for sheep species. The animals spent more time ruminating lying than standing, but no difference was verified between the sides on which the animals chose to lie down.

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o consumo e comportamento ingestivo de caprinos e ovinos alimentados com palma Gigante (Opuntia fícus-indica Mill) e palma Orelha-de-elefante (Opuntia sp.). Foram utilizados 20 animais mestiços, sendo dez caprinos e dez ovinos, alojados em galpão coletivo, contidos individualmente por meio de cordas, distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em um arranjo fatorial 2 x 2 (duas espécies animais e duas variedades de palma). As observações comportamentais foram realizadas em intervalos de 5 min. por um período de 24h. Os consumos de matéria seca, extrato etéreo, fibra em detergente ácido, carboidratos totais e carboidratos não-fibrosos foram menores (p 0,05) quando os animais recebiam palma Orelha-de-elefante. Não houve efeito da variedade de palma, da espécie animal e da interação espécie animal x variedade de palma (p > 0,05) sobre o tempo gasto com alimentação e eficiência de alimentação. O tempo gasto com ruminação foi maior para a dieta com palma Gigante, consequentemente os animais da dieta com palma Orelha-de-elefante permaneceram mais tempo em ócio. Comparando as espécies caprina e ovina, verificou-se que a eficiência de ruminação, tanto de MS quanto de FDN, foi maior para a espécie ovina. Os animais gastaram mais tempo ruminando deitados do que em pé, mas não foi verificada diferença quanto ao lado escolhid

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the intake and ingestive behavior of sheep and goats fed with cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill) and prickly pear (Opuntia sp.). Twenty crossbred animals 10 sheep and 10 goats were used. They were lodged in a collective shed, contained individually with ropes, distributed using a completely randomized design, and treated with a 2 x 2 factorial arrangement (2 animal species and 2 varieties of cactus). Behavioral observations were made at five-minute intervals during a 24-hour period. Dry matter, ether extract, acid detergent fiber, total carbohydrate and non-fibrous carbohydrate intake were reduced (p 0.05) by prickly pear. There was no effect from cactus variety, animal species or animal species x cactus variety interaction (p > 0.05) on feeding time and feeding efficiency. The time spent with rumination was greater for the diet with prickly pear, and the animals on the prickly pear diet remained more time idle. Comparing goats and sheep species, it was verified that the rumination efficiency, for both DM and NDF, was greater for sheep species. The animals spent more time ruminating lying than standing, but no difference was verified between the sides on which the animals chose to lie down.

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o consumo e comportamento ingestivo de caprinos e ovinos alimentados com palma Gigante (Opuntia fícus-indica Mill) e palma Orelha-de-elefante (Opuntia sp.). Foram utilizados 20 animais mestiços, sendo dez caprinos e dez ovinos, alojados em galpão coletivo, contidos individualmente por meio de cordas, distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em um arranjo fatorial 2 x 2 (duas espécies animais e duas variedades de palma). As observações comportamentais foram realizadas em intervalos de 5 min. por um período de 24h. Os consumos de matéria seca, extrato etéreo, fibra em detergente ácido, carboidratos totais e carboidratos não-fibrosos foram menores (p 0,05) quando os animais recebiam palma Orelha-de-elefante. Não houve efeito da variedade de palma, da espécie animal e da interação espécie animal x variedade de palma (p > 0,05) sobre o tempo gasto com alimentação e eficiência de alimentação. O tempo gasto com ruminação foi maior para a dieta com palma Gigante, consequentemente os animais da dieta com palma Orelha-de-elefante permaneceram mais tempo em ócio. Comparando as espécies caprina e ovina, verificou-se que a eficiência de ruminação, tanto de MS quanto de FDN, foi maior para a espécie ovina. Os animais gastaram mais tempo ruminando deitados do que em pé, mas não foi verificada diferença quanto ao lado escolhid

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The research was conducted at the Experimental Fields of Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, owned by the Agricultural Research Company of Pernambuco (IPA). The aim was to analyze the chemical characteristics of tree and bush species grown on pasture land. In each Experimental Station, data was collected from a random sampling, during the dry and rainy seasons. Samples consisted of leaves and branches up to 5.0 cm of diameter. The average MS concentrations were 38.89, 48.27 and 55.20%. As for PB, the values observed were 15.87, 14.09 and 10.19%. The NFD and ADF concentrations were 52.37 and 37.63, 46.33 and 30.33, 50.25 and 35.07%, for Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, respectively. The studied species, independent of the region, presented better chemistry composition during the rainy season. Thus, for an adequate selection of species in silvopastoral systems, besides the evaluation of qualitative characteristics, other aspects should also be taken into consideration such as propagation, adaptation to the soil and climate conditions, animal type and objective of the animal system production.

A pesquisa foi realizada nos Campos Experimentais de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, pertencentes à Empresa Pernambucana de Pesquisa Agropecuária, e objetivou avaliar características bromatológicas de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas de pastagens. Para análises bromatológicas foram coletadas, nas épocas seca e chuvosa, amostras compostas de folhas e galhos com até 5,0 cm de diâmetro de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas presentes em áreas de pastagens. Os teores médios de MS das plantas foram de 38,89, 48,27 e 55,20% nos Municípios de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, respectivamente. Para PB, observou-se valores de 15,87%, 14,09% e 10,19%, respectivamente. Os valores de FDN e de FDA foram de 52,37 e 37,63%, 46,33 e 30,33%, 50,25 e 35,07%, respectivamente. As espécies, independente do local, apresentaram melhor composição bromatológica no período chuvoso. Para utilização de espécies em sistemas silvipastoris, além da avaliação de características qualitativas, devem-se considerar aspectos de facilidade de propagação, adaptação às condições edafoclimáticas, tipo de animal e objetivo do sistema de produção animal.

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The research was conducted at the Experimental Fields of Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, owned by the Agricultural Research Company of Pernambuco (IPA). The aim was to analyze the chemical characteristics of tree and bush species grown on pasture land. In each Experimental Station, data was collected from a random sampling, during the dry and rainy seasons. Samples consisted of leaves and branches up to 5.0 cm of diameter. The average MS concentrations were 38.89, 48.27 and 55.20%. As for PB, the values observed were 15.87, 14.09 and 10.19%. The NFD and ADF concentrations were 52.37 and 37.63, 46.33 and 30.33, 50.25 and 35.07%, for Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, respectively. The studied species, independent of the region, presented better chemistry composition during the rainy season. Thus, for an adequate selection of species in silvopastoral systems, besides the evaluation of qualitative characteristics, other aspects should also be taken into consideration such as propagation, adaptation to the soil and climate conditions, animal type and objective of the animal system production.

A pesquisa foi realizada nos Campos Experimentais de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, pertencentes à Empresa Pernambucana de Pesquisa Agropecuária, e objetivou avaliar características bromatológicas de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas de pastagens. Para análises bromatológicas foram coletadas, nas épocas seca e chuvosa, amostras compostas de folhas e galhos com até 5,0 cm de diâmetro de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas presentes em áreas de pastagens. Os teores médios de MS das plantas foram de 38,89, 48,27 e 55,20% nos Municípios de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, respectivamente. Para PB, observou-se valores de 15,87%, 14,09% e 10,19%, respectivamente. Os valores de FDN e de FDA foram de 52,37 e 37,63%, 46,33 e 30,33%, 50,25 e 35,07%, respectivamente. As espécies, independente do local, apresentaram melhor composição bromatológica no período chuvoso. Para utilização de espécies em sistemas silvipastoris, além da avaliação de características qualitativas, devem-se considerar aspectos de facilidade de propagação, adaptação às condições edafoclimáticas, tipo de animal e objetivo do sistema de produção animal.

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The research was conducted at the Experimental Fields of Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, owned by the Agricultural Research Company of Pernambuco (IPA). The aim was to analyze the chemical characteristics of tree and bush species grown on pasture land. In each Experimental Station, data was collected from a random sampling, during the dry and rainy seasons. Samples consisted of leaves and branches up to 5.0 cm of diameter. The average MS concentrations were 38.89, 48.27 and 55.20%. As for PB, the values observed were 15.87, 14.09 and 10.19%. The NFD and ADF concentrations were 52.37 and 37.63, 46.33 and 30.33, 50.25 and 35.07%, for Itambé, Caruaru and Serra Talhada, respectively. The studied species, independent of the region, presented better chemistry composition during the rainy season. Thus, for an adequate selection of species in silvopastoral systems, besides the evaluation of qualitative characteristics, other aspects should also be taken into consideration such as propagation, adaptation to the soil and climate conditions, animal type and objective of the animal system production.

A pesquisa foi realizada nos Campos Experimentais de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, pertencentes à Empresa Pernambucana de Pesquisa Agropecuária, e objetivou avaliar características bromatológicas de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas de pastagens. Para análises bromatológicas foram coletadas, nas épocas seca e chuvosa, amostras compostas de folhas e galhos com até 5,0 cm de diâmetro de espécies arbóreas e arbustivas presentes em áreas de pastagens. Os teores médios de MS das plantas foram de 38,89, 48,27 e 55,20% nos Municípios de Itambé, Caruaru e Serra Talhada, respectivamente. Para PB, observou-se valores de 15,87%, 14,09% e 10,19%, respectivamente. Os valores de FDN e de FDA foram de 52,37 e 37,63%, 46,33 e 30,33%, 50,25 e 35,07%, respectivamente. As espécies, independente do local, apresentaram melhor composição bromatológica no período chuvoso. Para utilização de espécies em sistemas silvipastoris, além da avaliação de características qualitativas, devem-se considerar aspectos de facilidade de propagação, adaptação às condições edafoclimáticas, tipo de animal e objetivo do sistema de produção animal.