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Monitoring the intergranular variables of corn grain mass during the transportation, drying, and storage stages it possible to predict and avoid potential grain quality losses. For monitoring the grain mass along the transport, a probe system with temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide sensors was developed to determine the equilibrium moisture content and the respiration of the grain mass. These same variables were monitored during storage. At drying process, the drying air and grain mass temperatures, as well as the relative humidity, were monitored. For the prediction of the physical and physical-chemical quality of the grains, the results obtained from the monitoring were used as input data for the multiple linear regression, artificial neural networks, decision tree, and random forest models. A Pearson correlation was applied to verify the relationship between the monitored and predicted variables. From the results obtained, we verified that the intergranular relative humidity altered the equilibrium moisture content of the grains, contributing to the increased respiration and hence dry matter losses along the transport. At this stage, the artificial neural network model was the most indicated to predict the electrical conductivity, apparent specific mass, and germination. The random forest model satisfactorily estimated the dry matter loss. During drying, the air temperature caused volumetric contraction and thermal damage to the grains, increasing the electric conductivity index. Artificial neural network and random forest models were the most suitable for predicting the quality of dry grains. During storage, the environmental conditions altered the moisture contents causing a reduction in the apparent specific mass, germination, and crude protein, crude fiber, and fat contents. Artificial neural network and random forest were the best predictors of moisture content and germination. However, the random forest model was the best predictor of apparent specific mass, electrical conductivity, and starch content of stored grains.

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BACKGROUND: Plant defense elicitors are valuable tools in sustainable agriculture, providing an environmentally friendly and effective means of enhancing plant defense and promoting plant health. Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most important fungal diseases of cereal crops worldwide. The PSP1 is a novel biopesticide formulated based on an elicitor, the extracellular protein AsES, from the fungus Sarocladium strictum. The present work aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PSP1 in controlling FHB under field conditions. Experiments were conducted during three consecutive growing seasons (2019, 2020, and 2021). Three biostimulant treatments were tested in different physiological stages (from late tillering to heading stage), and FHB inoculations were performed at anthesis. Disease parameters, seed parameters, grain yield, and grain quality parameters were evaluated. RESULTS: Depending on the year and the genotype, reductions in disease incidence (up to 11%) and disease severity (up to 5%) were reported, although these differences could not be attributed to the use of the PSP1 biostimulant. Occasional improvements in seed parameters and grain quality were observed, suggesting that early treatments could work better than late treatments, probably due to early activation/priming of defense response mechanisms. However, more studies are deemed necessary. CONCLUSION: The use of PSP1 biostimulant in commercial wheat crops could be a biological alternative or complement to traditional chemical fungicides to manage FHB. The reduced environmental impact and the potential benefits in grain yield and quality are other reasons that can generate new adherents of this technology in worldwide agriculture systems in the coming years. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Soybean is a rich source of vegetal protein for both animal and human consumption. Despite the high levels of protein in soybean seeds, industrial processing to obtain soybean bran significantly decreases the final protein content of the byproducts. To overcome this problem, cultivars with higher protein contents must be developed. However, selecting the target proteins is difficult because of the lack of information on the proteome profile of soybean bran. Therefore, this study obtained the comparative proteomic profiles of both natural coatless seeds and defatted bran from an elite tropical-soybean cultivar. Thus, their extracts were characterized using LC-MS/MS and a total of 550 proteins were identified. Among these, 526 proteins were detected in coatless seeds and 319 proteins in defatted bran. Moreover, a total of 139 proteins were identified as presenting different levels of content in coatless seeds and defatted bran. Among them, only 46 were retained after the seed processing. These proteins were clustered in several important metabolic pathways, such as amino-acid biosynthesis, sugar biosynthesis, and antioxidant activity, meaning that they could act as targets for bioactive products or genome editing to improve protein quality and quantity in soybean grains. These findings can enhance our understanding regarding protein robustness for both soybean crops and the commercial bran improvement because target proteins must remain intact after processing and must be bioactive when overexpressed. Overall, the soybean bran proteomic profile was explored for the first time, providing a valuable catalogue of target proteins that can tolerate the industrial process.

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Rice is an important source of nutrition and energy consumed around the world. Thus, quality inspection is crucial for protecting consumers and increasing the rice's value in the productive chain. Currently, methods for rice labeling depending on grain quality features are based on image and/or visual inspection. These methods have shown subjectivity and inefficiency for large-scale analyses. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is an analytical technique showing attractive features due to how quick the analysis can be carried out and its capability of providing spectra that are true fingerprints of the sample's elemental composition. In this work, LIBS performance was evaluated for labeling rice according to grain quality features. The LIBS spectra of samples with their grain quality numerically described as Type 1, 2, and 3 were measured. Several spectral processing methods were evaluated when modeling a k-nearest neighbors (k-NN) classifier. Variable selection was also carried out by principal component analysis (PCA), and then the optimal k-value was selected. The best result was obtained by applying spectrum smoothing followed by normalization by using the first fifteen principal components (PCs) as input variables and k = 9. Under these conditions, the method showed excellent performance, achieving sample classification with 94% overall prediction accuracy. The sensitivities ranged from 90 to 100%, and specificities were in the range of 92-100%. The proposed method has remarkable characteristics, e.g., analytical speed and analysis guided by chemical responses; therefore, the method is not susceptible to subjectivity errors.

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Background: Corn is, quantitatively, one of the most important world crops (ranking second only after wheat) and a key ingredient in animal feeds. Objective: to assess and compare corn quality, mycotoxin content, chemical composition and apparent metabolizable energy (AME) of domestic and imported corn. Methods: Grain quality (USDA grading system) was determined in 30 samples of domestic and 21 samples of imported corn. From each origin, 15 samples were subjected to proximal analysis and 10 were used to determine fatty acid composition. Mycotoxin analysis was conducted on 30 samples of domestic and 23 of imported corn. Results: six of the 30 domestic samples corresponded to US1 grade (highest quality) vs. none of the imported. In the "sample grade" category (lowest quality), 10 and 6 samples corresponded to imported and domestic corn, respectively. Soybeans were found as contaminant in 15 of the 21 imported corn samples. Aspergillus spp. mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A were not detected, and aflatoxins were found in only a few samples at very low levels. Fusariotoxins such as deoxynivalenol and zearalenone were found in 61 and 43% of imported samples, respectively, but in none of the domestic samples. Domestic corn had lower carbohydrate content compared with imported corn (85.4 vs. 86.7%), but higher crude fat (3.8 vs. 3.1%). The AME values for domestic and imported corn were 3,697 and 3,378 kcal/kg, respectively. The fatty acid profiles from both corn types were similar. Conclusion: This study found significant differences between locally-grown and imported corn, particularly in terms of crude fat, AME content, fusariotoxins, and contaminant seeds (soybeans). These findings suggest that locally-grown corn might have nutritional and toxicological advantages over corn imported from the United States.

Antecedentes: El maíz es, cuantitativamente, uno de los cultivos más importantes a nivel mundial (ocupa el segundo lugar después del trigo) y uno de los principales ingredientes en dietas para animales. Objetivo: Evaluar y comparar la calidad del maíz, su contenido de micotoxinas, composición química, y energía metabolizable aparente (AME) del maíz nacional e importado. Métodos: La calidad del grano (sistema de clasificación de la USDA) se determinó en 30 muestras de maíz producido en Colombia y 21 de maíz importado. De cada origen, 15 muestras se sometieron a análisis proximal y 10 se analizaron para determinar el perfil de ácidos grasos. El contenido de micotoxinas se determinó en 30 muestras de maíz nacional y 23 de maíz importado. Resultados: Seis de las treinta muestras nacionales analizadas para calidad de grano correspondieron a grado US1 (la mejor calidad) frente a ninguna de las importadas. En categoría "grado muestra" (la menor calidad) se encontraron 10 y 6 de las muestras de maíz importado y nacional, respectivamente; 15 de las 21 muestras de maíz importado presentaron contaminación con semillas de fríjol soya. No se encontraron micotoxinas de hongos Aspergillus spp. (ocratoxina A), y niveles muy bajos de aflatoxinas en unas pocas muestras. Fusariotoxinas tales como deoxinivalenol y zearalenona se detectaron en el 61 y 43% de las muestras de maíz importado, respectivamente, pero en ninguna muestra de maíz nacional. El maíz nacional presentó menor contenido de carbohidratos (85,4 vs. 86,7%), pero mayor contenido de grasa cruda (3,8 vs. 3,1%) en comparación con el importado, respectivamente. Los valores de AME fueron de 3.697 y 3.378 kcal/kg para el maíz nacional e importado, respectivamente. El perfil de ácidos grasos de ambas procedencias fue similar. Conclusiones: Este estudio encontró diferencias significativas entre el maíz de producción nacional y el importado, en especial en su contenido de grasa cruda y AME, fusariotoxinas, y semillas contaminates (soya). Estos hallazgos sugieren que el maíz de producción nacional puede presentar ventajas de tipo nutricional y toxicológico frente al maíz importado de los Estados Unidos de América.

Antecedentes: O milho é quantitativamente uma das culturas mais importantes em nível mundial (ocupando o segundo lugar depois do trigo), sendo um dos principais ingredientes em dietas para animais. Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a qualidade do milho, o teor de micotoxinas, a composição química e a energia metabolizável aparente (EMA) do milho nacional e importado. Métodos: A qualidade do grão (sistema de classificação do USDA) foi determinada em 30 amostras de milho produzido na Colômbia e 21 amostras de milho importado. Quinze amostras de cada tipo de milho foram submetidas a análise proximal e dez amostras de cada milho foram analisadas para determinar o perfil de ácidos graxos. O conteúdo de micotoxinas foi determinado em 30 amostras de milho da Colômbia e em 23 amostras de milho importado. Resultados: Seis das trinta amostras colombianas analisadas para qualidade de grão corresponderam a grau US1 (melhor qualidade) frente a nenhuma das amostras importadas. Na categoria "grau amostra" (menor qualidade) foram encontradas 10 e 6 amostras de milhos importados e colombianos, respectivamente; Quinze das 21 amostras de milho importado apresentaram contaminação com sementes de feijão soja. Não foram encontradas micotoxinas de fungos Aspergillus spp. (ocratoxina A) ou apenas níveis muito baixos em poucas amostras (aflatoxinas). As fusariotoxinas, deoxinivalenol e zearalenona foram detectadas em 61 e 43% das amostras de milho importado, respectivamente, mas não foram detectadas em nenhuma amostra do milho colombiano. O milho colombiano apresentou menor conteúdo de carboidratos (85,4 vs. 86,7%) porém maior conteúdo de gordura crua (3,8 vs. 3,1%). Os valores de AME foram 3.697 e 3.378 kcal/kg para as amostras de milho colombiano e importado, respectivamente. O perfil de ácidos graxos de ambos tipos de milho foi similar. Conclusões: Os resultados do presente estudo mostram diferenças significativas entre o milho de origem colombiana e o milho importado dos Estados Unidos, em especial no conteúdo de gordura crua e AME, fusariotoxinas e sementes contaminantes (soja). Estes achados sugerem que o milho de produção colombiana pode apresentar vantagens de tipo nutricional e toxicológica frente ao milho importado dos Estados Unidos.

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BACKGROUND: Little is known about soybean grain chemical composition response to defoliation. The objectives of our study were: (i) to quantify the impact of different levels and timing of defoliation during the filling period on soybean grain yield and grain chemical content and composition, including protein, oil, fatty acids, and isoflavones; and (ii) to establish associations between them and the level and timing of defoliation. RESULTS: Yield and grain chemical components were reduced by defoliation treatments, these effects being more pronounced as defoliation increased. Mild defoliation (33%) caused small or non-significant changes in yield, its components, protein, oil, and isoflavone contents and concentrations. However, it affected oil composition, increasing the degree of unsaturation, which became more accentuated as defoliation increased. Moderate defoliation (66%) produced similar relative reductions in protein and oil contents, with small effects in isoflavone content, resulting in a generally greater isoflavone concentration in defatted flour and a greater isoflavone/protein ratio in grain. Total defoliation (100%) produced greater relative reductions in oil and isoflavone contents than in protein content. These resulted in higher protein/oil ratio and protein concentration and lower isoflavone/protein ratio and isoflavone concentration. Analyzed variables were associated with cumulative solar radiation during grain filling; indeed, this parameter successfully captured the effects of defoliation intensity and timing. CONCLUSION: By exploring different levels and timings of defoliation during the filling period, our study provides novel and important information regarding the impact of light interception decreases on grain chemical components, with special emphasis on nutraceuticals. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Quinoa is an ancestral crop in the Andean region, characterized by its adaptability to different agroclimatic conditions, great nutritional value, and broad genetic variability. A preliminary approach for understanding the genetics of quinoa materials entails a morphologic characterization, which can provide the basis for the selection of materials that satisfy the needs of farmers and consumers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the phenotypic characteristics of thirty genetic C. quinoa accessions for the selection of outstanding accessions in terms of yield and grain quality. A randomized complete block design was used, with nine replications for each accession under greenhouse conditions. Nine quantitative and twelve qualitative descriptors were evaluated with descriptive analysis, Spearman correlation variance, and multivariate and cluster analysis. The results showed that the accessions with heights greater than the average (>176.72 cm) and long panicles (>57.94 cm) presented lower yields and smaller seed sizes, thus decreasing the grain quality. The multivariate and cluster analyses established groups of accessions with good yields (>62.02 g of seeds per plant) and stable morphological characteristics. The proposed selection index, based on yield components and morphological descriptors, indicated four accessions as potential parents for quinoa breeding programs in Colombia.

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BACKGORUND: Cowpea is a crop widely used in developing countries due its rusticity. Besides its rich genotypic variability, most breeding programs do not explore its potential to improve elements uptake. Selenium (Se) is a scarce element in most soils, resulting in its deficiency being common in human diets. This study aimed to evaluate the interaction between biofortification with Se and genotypic variation in cowpea, on the concentrations of Se in roots, leaves + stem and grains. METHODS: Twenty-nine cowpea genotypes were grown in a greenhouse in the absence (control) and presence of Se (12.5 µg Se kg-1 soil) as sodium selenate, in fully randomized scheme. The plants were cultivated until grains harvest. The following variables were determined: roots dry weight (g), leaves + stems dry weight (g), grains dry weight (g), Se concentration (mg kg-1) in roots, leaves + stems and grains, and Se partitioning to shoots and grains. RESULTS: Selenium application increased the Se concentration in roots, leaves + stems and grains in all genotypes. At least twofold variation in grain Se concentration was observed among genotypes. Selenium application did not impair biomass accumulation, including grain dry weight. Genotype "BRS Guariba" had the largest Se concentration in grains and leaves + stems. Genotype MNC04-795 F-158 had the largest partitioning of Se to shoots and grain, due to elevated dry weights of leaves + stems and grain, and high Se concentrations in these tissues. CONCLUSION: This information might be valuable in future breeding programs to select for genotypes with better abilities to accumulate Se in grain to reduce widespread human Se undernutrition.

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In a changing climate, extreme weather events such as heatwaves will be more frequent and could affect grain weight and the quality of crops such as wheat, one of the most significant crops in terms of global food security. In this work, we characterized the response of Triticum turgidum L. spp. durum wheat to short-term heat stress (HS) treatment at transcriptomic and physiological levels during early grain filling in glasshouse experiments. We found a significant reduction in grain weight (23.9%) and grain dimensions from HS treatment. Grain quality was also affected, showing a decrease in starch content (20.8%), in addition to increments in grain protein levels (14.6%), with respect to the control condition. Moreover, RNA-seq analysis of durum wheat grains allowed us to identify 1590 differentially expressed genes related to photosynthesis, response to heat, and carbohydrate metabolic process. A gene regulatory network analysis of HS-responsive genes uncovered novel transcription factors (TFs) controlling the expression of genes involved in abiotic stress response and grain quality, such as a member of the DOF family predicted to regulate glycogen and starch biosynthetic processes in response to HS in grains. In summary, our results provide new insights into the extensive transcriptome reprogramming that occurs during short-term HS in durum wheat grains.

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BACKGROUND: Fragrance is one of the most important quality traits in rice, and the phenotype is attributed to the loss-of-function betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase (BADH2) gene. At least 12 allelic variations of BADH2 have been identified, and some of these have been applied to rice fragrance breeding using traditional molecular markers and Sanger sequencing techniques. However, these traditional methods have several limitations, such as being very expensive, imprecise, inefficient, and having security issues. Thus, a new molecular marker technology must be developed to improve rice fragrance breeding. RESULTS: In this study, more than 95% of the cultivated fragrant rice varieties belonged to a 7-bp deletion in exon 2 (badh2-E2) or an 8-bp deletion and 3-bp variation in exon 7 (badh2-E7). Both allelic variations resulted in the loss of function of the badh2 gene. We developed two novel SNP molecular markers, SNP_badh2-E2 and SNP_badh2- E7, related to the alleles. Their genotype and phenotype were highly cosegregated in the natural variation of rice accessions, with 160 of the 164 fragrant rice varieties detected with the two markers. These markers cosegregated with the fragrance phenotype in the F2 population. CONCLUSIONS: Two functional SNP molecular markers of badh2-E2 and badh2-E7 allelic variations were developed. These functional SNP molecular markers can be used for genotype and genetic improvement of rice fragrance through marker-assisted selection and will significantly improve the efficiency of fragrant rice breeding and promote commercial molecular breeding of rice in the future.

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BACKGROUND: Barley is one of the most sown crops in the world, with multiple uses such as human consumption, animal feed and for the malting industry. This crop is affected by different diseases, such as Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), that causes losses in yield and quality. In the last years F. graminearum and F. poae were two of the most frequently isolated species in barley grains, so the aim of this study was to evaluate the interaction between these Fusarium species and the effects on disease parameters, grain quality and mycotoxin contamination on five barley genotypes under field conditions. RESULTS: Statistical differences between Fusarium treatments for some parameters depending mainly on the year/genotype were found. The results showed that the germination process was affected by both Fusarium species. As to grain quality and the different hordein fractions, it was observed that F. graminearum affects preferentially D and C-hordeins. Different concentrations of nivalenol, deoxynivalenol and their acetylated derivatives (3-acetyl deoxynivalenol (3-ADON), 15-acetyl deoxynivalenol (15-ADON)) were detected. CONCLUSIONS: In the present work, no evidence of synergism between F. graminearum and F. poae were found regarding disease parameters and mycotoxin contamination. However, at least in the years with favorable climatic conditions to FHB development and depending on the barley genotype, a continuous monitoring is deemed necessary to prevent the negative impact on protein composition and germinative parameters © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

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BACKGROUND: Wheat is the most important winter crop in the world, being affected by the presence of fungal, mainly those belonging to the Fusarium genus. Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a serious disease that causes important economic damage and quantitative/qualitative losses, with Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium poae being two of the most isolated species worldwide. The present study aimed to evaluate the interaction between F. graminearum and F. poae and the effects on disease parameters, grain quality and mycotoxin contamination on five wheat genotypes under field conditions during three growing seasons. RESULTS: Statistical differences between Fusarium treatments were found for disease parameters, grain quality and mycotoxin contamination during the 2014/2015 growing season. High values of incidence (58.00 ± 8.00%), severity (6.28 ± 1.51%) and FHB index (4.72 ± 1.35) were observed for F. graminearum + F. poae treatment. Regarding grain quality, the results showed that the degradation of different protein fractions depends on each Fusarium species: glutenins were degraded preferably by F. graminearum (-70.82%), gliadins were degraded preferably by F. poae (-29.42%), whereas both protein fractions were degraded when both Fusarium species were present (-60.91% and -16.51%, respectively). Significant differences were observed for mycotoxin contamination between genotypes, with Proteo being the most affected (DON = 12.01 ± 3.67 µg g-1 ). In addition, we report that 3-ADON predominated over 15-ADON in the three seasons evaluated. CONCLUSION: Variations in plant-pathogen interaction (Fusarium-wheat pathosystem) should be considered at least in years with favorable climatic conditions for FHB development, as a result of the potential impact of this disease on grain quality and mycotoxin contamination. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

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BACKGROUND: Selenium (Se) is a nutrient for animals and humans, and is considered beneficial to higher plants. Selenium concentrations are low in most soils, which can result in a lack of Se in plants, and consequently in human diets. Phytic acid (PA) is the main storage form of phosphorus in seeds, and it is able to form insoluble complexes with essential minerals in the monogastric gut. This study aimed to establish optimal levels of Se application to cowpea, with the aim of increasing Se concentrations. The efficiency of agronomic biofortification was evaluated by the application of seven levels of Se (0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, and 60 g ha-1 ) from two sources (selenate and selenite) to the soil under field conditions in 2016 and 2017. RESULTS: Application of Se as selenate led to greater plant Se concentrations than application as selenite in both leaves and grains. Assuming human cowpea consumption of 54.2 g day-1 , Se application of 20 g ha-1 in 2016 or 10 g ha-1 in 2017 as selenate would have provided a suitable daily intake of Se (between 20 and 55 µg day-1 ) for humans. Phytic acid showed no direct response to Se application. CONCLUSION: Selenate provides greater phytoavailability than selenite. The application of 10 g Se ha-1 of selenate to cowpea plants could provide sufficient seed Se to increase daily human intake by 13-14 µg d-1 . © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Nitrogen (N), being mobile in soil is exposed to various losses owing to unwise use of nitrogen fertilizer, and conventional soil and crop management practices which can be minimized by temporal nitrogen application and different tillage practices. This study was conducted to elucidate the effect of different tillage systems and nitrogen timings on growth, stay green and grain quality in maize. Three tillage systems viz. T1: tillage with cultivator, T2: mouldboard plough + 2-cultivations, T3: chisel plough + 2-cultivations; and five nitrogen timings viz. N1: whole at sowing, N2: ½ at sowing+½ at V5 (5-leaf stage), N3: ½ at sowing+½ at tasseling, N4: ½ at V5+½ at tasseling, N5: 1/3 at sowing+1/3 at V5+1/3 at tasseling). Tillage systems and nitrogen application had significant effect on leaf area per plant, specific leaf area and leaf area ratio. Tillage systems had non-significant effect on stay green and grain quality parameters except for oil contents. However, nitrogen timings had significant effect on chlorophyll a, b and total contents as well as grain quality parameters. The higher a, b and total chlorophyll contents were noted with three splits i.e. 1/3 at sowing+1/3 at V5+1/3 at tasseling compared with other treatments. The results suggest to grow maize by preparing the field through chisel plough and applying N in three splits to improve its growth, chlorophyll contents and grain quality.

Nitrogênio (N), sendo móvel no solo, está exposto a várias perdas devido ao uso imprudente de fertilizantes nitrogenados e práticas convencionais de manejo do solo e das culturas, que podem ser minimizadas pela aplicação de nitrogênio temporal e diferentes práticas de preparo do solo. Este estudo foi realizado para elucidar o efeito de diferentes sistemas de preparo do solo e tempos de nitrogênio no crescimento, permanência e qualidade do grão verde no milho. Três sistemas de lavoura, viz. T1: preparo do solo com cultivador, T2: arado de aiveca + 2-cultivos, T3: escarificador + 2-cultivos; e cinco temporizações de azoto, viz. N1: todo na sementeira, N2: ½ na sementeira + ½ na V5 (fase de 5 folhas), N3: ½ na sementeira + ½ no pendoamento, N4: ½ na V5 + ½ na pompa, N5: 1/3 na sementeira + 1/3 em V5 + 1/3 no pendoamento). Sistemas de preparo do solo e aplicação de nitrogênio tiveram efeito significativo na área foliar por planta, área foliar específica e área foliar. Os sistemas de preparo do solo não tiveram efeito significativo na manutenção dos parâmetros de qualidade verde e de grãos, exceto para os teores de óleo. Entretanto, os tempos de nitrogênio tiveram efeito significativo sobre os teores de clorofila a, b e total, bem como parâmetros de qualidade de grãos. Os maiores teores de clorofila a, b e total foram observados com três fendas, isto é, 1/3 na semeadura + 1/3 em V5 + 1/3 no pendoamento comparado com outros tratamentos. Os resultados sugerem o cultivo do milho preparando o campo através do arado de cinzel e aplicando o N em três fendas para melhorar o seu crescimento, o teor de clorofila e a qualidade do grão.

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Nitrogen (N), being mobile in soil is exposed to various losses owing to unwise use of nitrogen fertilizer, and conventional soil and crop management practices which can be minimized by temporal nitrogen application and different tillage practices. This study was conducted to elucidate the effect of different tillage systems and nitrogen timings on growth, stay green and grain quality in maize. Three tillage systems viz. T1: tillage with cultivator, T2: mouldboard plough + 2-cultivations, T3: chisel plough + 2-cultivations; and five nitrogen timings viz. N1: whole at sowing, N2: ½ at sowing+½ at V5 (5-leaf stage), N3: ½ at sowing+½ at tasseling, N4: ½ at V5+½ at tasseling, N5: 1/3 at sowing+1/3 at V5+1/3 at tasseling). Tillage systems and nitrogen application had significant effect on leaf area per plant, specific leaf area and leaf area ratio. Tillage systems had non-significant effect on stay green and grain quality parameters except for oil contents. However, nitrogen timings had significant effect on chlorophyll a, b and total contents as well as grain quality parameters. The higher a, b and total chlorophyll contents were noted with three splits i.e. 1/3 at sowing+1/3 at V5+1/3 at tasseling compared with other treatments. The results suggest to grow maize by preparing the field through chisel plough and applying N in three splits to improve its growth, chlorophyll contents and grain quality. (AU)

Nitrogênio (N), sendo móvel no solo, está exposto a várias perdas devido ao uso imprudente de fertilizantes nitrogenados e práticas convencionais de manejo do solo e das culturas, que podem ser minimizadas pela aplicação de nitrogênio temporal e diferentes práticas de preparo do solo. Este estudo foi realizado para elucidar o efeito de diferentes sistemas de preparo do solo e tempos de nitrogênio no crescimento, permanência e qualidade do grão verde no milho. Três sistemas de lavoura, viz. T1: preparo do solo com cultivador, T2: arado de aiveca + 2-cultivos, T3: escarificador + 2-cultivos; e cinco temporizações de azoto, viz. N1: todo na sementeira, N2: ½ na sementeira + ½ na V5 (fase de 5 folhas), N3: ½ na sementeira + ½ no pendoamento, N4: ½ na V5 + ½ na pompa, N5: 1/3 na sementeira + 1/3 em V5 + 1/3 no pendoamento). Sistemas de preparo do solo e aplicação de nitrogênio tiveram efeito significativo na área foliar por planta, área foliar específica e área foliar. Os sistemas de preparo do solo não tiveram efeito significativo na manutenção dos parâmetros de qualidade verde e de grãos, exceto para os teores de óleo. Entretanto, os tempos de nitrogênio tiveram efeito significativo sobre os teores de clorofila a, b e total, bem como parâmetros de qualidade de grãos. Os maiores teores de clorofila a, b e total foram observados com três fendas, isto é, 1/3 na semeadura + 1/3 em V5 + 1/3 no pendoamento comparado com outros tratamentos. Os resultados sugerem o cultivo do milho preparando o campo através do arado de cinzel e aplicando o N em três fendas para melhorar o seu crescimento, o teor de clorofila e a qualidade do grão.(AU)

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O feijão foi considerado, durante anos, uma cultura agrícola secundária, tanto nas propriedades dedicadas à sua exploração quanto nas lavouras tocadas geralmente em regime de subsistência. Dentre as etapas de produção do feijoeiro, a colheita é uma das mais importantes, uma vez que, se for mal processada, pode acarretar em perdas, danos mecânicos e provocar o escurecimento dos grãos interferindo de maneira decisiva na qualidade do produto e no custo de produção. De modo geral, são três os sistemas empregados na colheita do feijão: manual, semimecanizado e mecanizado. Este trabalho tem como objetivo fornecer informações sobre os tratos culturais na colheita do feijoeiro e a escolha do método mais adequado para o produtor rural.(AU)

For years, beans were considered a secondary crop, both in properties dedicated to it and in crops usually managed on subsistence regime. Among the bean production steps, harvesting it is the most important since, if improperly processed, it can cause losses, mechanical damage and cause blackening of the grains interfering decisively in the quality of the product and the cost of production. In general, there are three systems used in the bean harvest: manual, semimechanized and mechanized. This paper aims to provide information on cultural practices in the bean crop and on choosing the most appropriate method for farmers.(AU)

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity and quality of grains under different sowing densities in irrigated rice hybrids. The hybrids BRSCIRAD 302 and BRSCIRAD AH703 CL were analyzed at sowing densities of 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg ha-1, in the municipalities of Capão do Leão and Capivari do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The characteristics assessed were: productivity, components of grain production, agronomic characteristics, industrial and commercial quality of irrigated rice grains. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and F test, using for the comparison of hybrids the Tukey test at a 5% significance level, and for sowing, density regression analysis was applied. Sowing densities of 20 kg ha-1 and higher show no effect on productivity. The grain quality of hybrids is not influenced by the variation in sowing density, and reduction in sowing density up to 10 kg ha-1 does not affect the commercial quality of the grains. Thus, it is possible to recommend the cultivation of irrigated rice hybrids with reduced sowing densities, starting from 20 kg ha-1, without affecting grain yield and quality.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a produtividade e qualidade de grãos sob distintas densidades de semeadura em híbridos de arroz irrigado. Os experimentos foram conduzidos nos municípios de Capão do Leão e Capivari do Sul, no Rio Grande do Sul. Os híbridos BRSCIRAD 302 e BRSCIRAD AH703 CL foram analisados, nas densidades de semeadura de 10, 20, 30 e 40 kg ha-1, para os caracteres: produtividade e componentes de produção de grãos, características agronômicas, qualidade industrial e comercial de grãos de arroz irrigado. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste F utilizando-se para a comparação dos híbridos o teste de Tukey nível de significância de 5% e para densidade de semeadura foi aplicada a análise de regressão. A partir da densidade de semeadura de 20 kg ha-1, não há efeito sobre a produtividade. A qualidade industrial de grãos dos híbridos não é influenciada pela variação na densidade de semeadura e a redução na densidade de semeadura para até 10 kg ha-1 não prejudica a qualidade comercial dos grãos. Assim, é possível recomendar o cultivo de híbridos de arroz irrigado com densidades reduzidas de semeadura, a partir de 20 kg ha-1, não afetando a produtividade de grãos e a qualidade dos grãos.(AU)

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O feijão foi considerado, durante anos, uma cultura agrícola secundária, tanto nas propriedades dedicadas à sua exploração quanto nas lavouras tocadas geralmente em regime de subsistência. Dentre as etapas de produção do feijoeiro, a colheita é uma das mais importantes, uma vez que, sefor mal processada, pode acarretar em perdas, danos mecânicos e provocar o escurecimento dos grãos interferindo de maneira decisiva na qualidade do produto e no custo de produção. De modo geral, são três os sistemas empregados na colheita do feijão: manual, semimecanizado e mecanizado. Este trabalho tem como objetivo fornecer informações sobre os tratos culturais na colheita do feijoeiro e a escolha do método mais adequado para o produtor rural.(AU)

For years, beans were considered a secondary crop, both in properties dedicated to it and in crops usually managed on subsistence regime. Among the bean production steps, harvesting it is the most important since, if improperlyprocessed, it can cause losses, mechanical damage and cause blackening of the grains interfering decisively in the quality of the product and the cost of production. In general, there are three systems used in the bean harvest: manual, semimechanized and mechanized. This paper aims to provide information on cultural practices in the bean crop and on choosing the most appropriate method for farmers.(AU)

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity and quality of grains under different sowing densities in irrigated rice hybrids. The hybrids BRSCIRAD 302 and BRSCIRAD AH703 CL were analyzed at sowing densities of 10, 20, 30 and 40 kg ha-1, in the municipalities of Capão do Leão and Capivari do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The characteristics assessed were: productivity, components of grain production, agronomic characteristics, industrial and commercial quality of irrigated rice grains. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and F test, using for the comparison of hybrids the Tukey test at a 5% significance level, and for sowing, density regression analysis was applied. Sowing densities of 20 kg ha-1 and higher show no effect on productivity. The grain quality of hybrids is not influenced by the variation in sowing density, and reduction in sowing density up to 10 kg ha-1 does not affect the commercial quality of the grains. Thus, it is possible to recommend the cultivation of irrigated rice hybrids with reduced sowing densities, starting from 20 kg ha-1, without affecting grain yield and quality.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a produtividade e qualidade de grãos sob distintas densidades de semeadura em híbridos de arroz irrigado. Os experimentos foram conduzidos nos municípios de Capão do Leão e Capivari do Sul, no Rio Grande do Sul. Os híbridos BRSCIRAD 302 e BRSCIRAD AH703 CL foram analisados, nas densidades de semeadura de 10, 20, 30 e 40 kg ha-1, para os caracteres: produtividade e componentes de produção de grãos, características agronômicas, qualidade industrial e comercial de grãos de arroz irrigado. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e ao teste F utilizando-se para a comparação dos híbridos o teste de Tukey nível de significância de 5% e para densidade de semeadura foi aplicada a análise de regressão. A partir da densidade de semeadura de 20 kg ha-1, não há efeito sobre a produtividade. A qualidade industrial de grãos dos híbridos não é influenciada pela variação na densidade de semeadura e a redução na densidade de semeadura para até 10 kg ha-1 não prejudica a qualidade comercial dos grãos. Assim, é possível recomendar o cultivo de híbridos de arroz irrigado com densidades reduzidas de semeadura, a partir de 20 kg ha-1, não afetando a produtividade de grãos e a qualidade dos grãos.

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ABSTRACT Both the scientific community and society have shown interest in improving the content of amino acids, carbohydrates and mineral nutrients in maize because it represents an important staple food in many developing countries. Earlier studies demonstrated that the treatment of seeds using ascorbic acid (AsA-seed priming) enhanced soluble carbohydrates, proteins and soluble amino acids for other species. AsA seed priming in maize showed the potential for reducing abiotic stresses. The effects on grain quality have not been previously demonstrated. This study investigated the impacts of AsA seed priming on maize kernel quality of seeds produced by the plants generated from the primed seeds, based on the amino acid profile and carbohydrate and mineral nutrient contents. AsA seed priming improved the maize kernel quality with respect to the ascorbate content, boron allocation, total carbohydrate content and increased soluble amino acid levels, including serine, tyrosine, alanine, valine, glutamate, arginine, proline, aspartate, lysine and isoleucine, whereas soluble methionine was decreased. Therefore, AsA seed priming can represent a potential technique for improving maize grain quality.

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