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This study was conducted to evaluate the gas exchange, growth, and quality of passion fruit cultivars under irrigation with waters of different salinity levels. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, in Pombal-PB, Brazil, using a randomized block design in a 5 ? 2 factorial arrangement, with five levels of electrical conductivity of irrigation water (0.3, 1.1, 1.9, 2.7, and 3.5 dS m-1) and two passion fruit cultivars (BRS Sol do Cerrado and Guinezinho), with three plants per plot and four replicates. The reduction in transpiration, intercellular CO2 concentration and CO2 assimilation rate in passion fruit plants grown with saline water was related to factors of stomatal and non-stomatal origin. Gas exchange and growth of passion fruit cultivars were negatively affected by water salinity from 0.3 dS m-1 at 75 days after sowing. Despite the reduction in the growth of the passion fruit cultivars, irrigation with water of up to 3.5 dS m-1 could be used to obtain seedlings with acceptable quality. Based on the relative yield of total dry phytomass, the passion fruit cultivars BRS Sol do Cerrado and Guinezinho were classified as moderately sensitive to water salinity during the seedling phase.(AU)

Desenvolveu-se este trabalho com o objetivo de avaliar as trocas gasosas, o crescimento e a qualidade de cultivares de maracujazeiro sob irrigação com águas de diferentes níveis salinos. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, em Pombal-PB, utilizando-se o delineamento de blocos casualizados em arranjo fatorial 5 × 2, sendo cinco níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (0,3; 1,1; 1,9; 2,7 e 3,5 dS m-1) e duas cultivares de maracujazeiro (BRS Sol do Cerrado e Guinezinho), com três plantas por parcela e quatro repetições. A redução na transpiração, concentração intercelular de CO2 e taxa de assimilação de CO2 nas plantas de maracujazeiro cultivadas com águas salinas está relacionado a fatores de origem estomáticos e não estomáticos. As trocas gasosas e o crescimento das cultivares de maracujazeiro foram afetados de forma negativa pela salinidade da água a partir de 0,3 dS m-1, aos 75 dias após o semeio. Apesar da redução no crescimento nas cultivares de maracujazeiro, a irrigação com água de até 3,5 dS m-1 pode ser utilizada para obtenção de mudas com qualidade aceitável. Com base no rendimento relativo de fitomassa seca total, as cultivares de maracujazeiro BRS Sol do Cerrado e Guinezinho foram classificados como moderadamente sensível a salinidade da água na fase de formação de mudas.(AU)

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This study was conducted to evaluate the gas exchange, growth, and quality of passion fruit cultivars under irrigation with waters of different salinity levels. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, in Pombal-PB, Brazil, using a randomized block design in a 5 ? 2 factorial arrangement, with five levels of electrical conductivity of irrigation water (0.3, 1.1, 1.9, 2.7, and 3.5 dS m-1) and two passion fruit cultivars (BRS Sol do Cerrado and Guinezinho), with three plants per plot and four replicates. The reduction in transpiration, intercellular CO2 concentration and CO2 assimilation rate in passion fruit plants grown with saline water was related to factors of stomatal and non-stomatal origin. Gas exchange and growth of passion fruit cultivars were negatively affected by water salinity from 0.3 dS m-1 at 75 days after sowing. Despite the reduction in the growth of the passion fruit cultivars, irrigation with water of up to 3.5 dS m-1 could be used to obtain seedlings with acceptable quality. Based on the relative yield of total dry phytomass, the passion fruit cultivars BRS Sol do Cerrado and Guinezinho were classified as moderately sensitive to water salinity during the seedling phase.

Desenvolveu-se este trabalho com o objetivo de avaliar as trocas gasosas, o crescimento e a qualidade de cultivares de maracujazeiro sob irrigação com águas de diferentes níveis salinos. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, em Pombal-PB, utilizando-se o delineamento de blocos casualizados em arranjo fatorial 5 × 2, sendo cinco níveis de condutividade elétrica da água de irrigação (0,3; 1,1; 1,9; 2,7 e 3,5 dS m-1) e duas cultivares de maracujazeiro (BRS Sol do Cerrado e Guinezinho), com três plantas por parcela e quatro repetições. A redução na transpiração, concentração intercelular de CO2 e taxa de assimilação de CO2 nas plantas de maracujazeiro cultivadas com águas salinas está relacionado a fatores de origem estomáticos e não estomáticos. As trocas gasosas e o crescimento das cultivares de maracujazeiro foram afetados de forma negativa pela salinidade da água a partir de 0,3 dS m-1, aos 75 dias após o semeio. Apesar da redução no crescimento nas cultivares de maracujazeiro, a irrigação com água de até 3,5 dS m-1 pode ser utilizada para obtenção de mudas com qualidade aceitável. Com base no rendimento relativo de fitomassa seca total, as cultivares de maracujazeiro BRS Sol do Cerrado e Guinezinho foram classificados como moderadamente sensível a salinidade da água na fase de formação de mudas.

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Salinity is one of the most problematic abiotic stresses in agriculture globally, especially in semi-arid regions. Thus, the application of nutrients, such as nitrogen and potassium to improve plant nutritional conditions may be a viable alternative to minimize the negative effects of saline stress. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the morphophysiological behavior of yellow passion fruit seedlings under varying nitrogen and potassium doses and irrigation with salt water. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with a 5 x 5 incomplete factorial scheme, generated from the Central Composite Design with five electrical conductivities of irrigation water (0.5, 0.98, 2.15, 3.32, and 3. 80dS m-¹) and five increasing doses of nitrogen and potassium (0.0, 29.08, 100.0, 170.92, and 200.0%). Leaf, stem, and root dry phytomass and gas exchange were evaluated 75 days after sowing. The increase in salinity had negative effects on the morphological and physiological characteristics of yellow passion fruit seedlings. The application of nitrogen and potassium positively influenced photosynthetic rate and leaf and root dry phytomasses. The application of nitrogen and potassium increased intercellular CO2 concentration and transpiration in yellow passion fruit seedlings under saline stress.(AU)

A salinidade é um dos estresses abióticos mais preocupantes na agricultura mundial, principalmente nas regiões semiáridas. Assim, a aplicação de nutrientes como nitrogênio e o potássio visando melhorar as condições nutricionais das plantas pode ser uma alternativa viável para minimizar os efeitos negativos do estresse salino. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar o comportamento morfofisiológico de mudasd e maracujazeiro-amarelo sob doses de nitrogênio e potássio e irrigadas com águas salinas. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial incompleto 5x5, gerados a partir da matriz Composto Central de Box com cinco condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação (0,5; 0,98; 2,15; 3,32 e 3,80 dS m-¹) e cinco doses crescentes de nitrogênio e potássio (0,0; 29,08; 100,0; 170,92 e 200,0%). Foram avaliadas as fitomassas seca de folha, caule e raiz e as trocas gasosas aos 75 dias após a semeadura. O aumento da salinidade proporciona efeitos negativos nas características morfofisiológicas do maracujazeiro amarelo. A aplicação de nitrogênio e potássio influencia positivamente na taxa fotossintética e fitomassa seca das folhas e raiz. A aplicação de nitrogênio e potássio aumenta concentração intercelular de CO2 e transpiração de mudas de maracujazeiro-amarelo sob estresse salino.(AU)

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Salinity is one of the most problematic abiotic stresses in agriculture globally, especially in semi-arid regions. Thus, the application of nutrients, such as nitrogen and potassium to improve plant nutritional conditions may be a viable alternative to minimize the negative effects of saline stress. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the morphophysiological behavior of yellow passion fruit seedlings under varying nitrogen and potassium doses and irrigation with salt water. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with a 5 x 5 incomplete factorial scheme, generated from the Central Composite Design with five electrical conductivities of irrigation water (0.5, 0.98, 2.15, 3.32, and 3. 80dS m-¹) and five increasing doses of nitrogen and potassium (0.0, 29.08, 100.0, 170.92, and 200.0%). Leaf, stem, and root dry phytomass and gas exchange were evaluated 75 days after sowing. The increase in salinity had negative effects on the morphological and physiological characteristics of yellow passion fruit seedlings. The application of nitrogen and potassium positively influenced photosynthetic rate and leaf and root dry phytomasses. The application of nitrogen and potassium increased intercellular CO2 concentration and transpiration in yellow passion fruit seedlings under saline stress.

A salinidade é um dos estresses abióticos mais preocupantes na agricultura mundial, principalmente nas regiões semiáridas. Assim, a aplicação de nutrientes como nitrogênio e o potássio visando melhorar as condições nutricionais das plantas pode ser uma alternativa viável para minimizar os efeitos negativos do estresse salino. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar o comportamento morfofisiológico de mudasd e maracujazeiro-amarelo sob doses de nitrogênio e potássio e irrigadas com águas salinas. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial incompleto 5x5, gerados a partir da matriz Composto Central de Box com cinco condutividades elétricas da água de irrigação (0,5; 0,98; 2,15; 3,32 e 3,80 dS m-¹) e cinco doses crescentes de nitrogênio e potássio (0,0; 29,08; 100,0; 170,92 e 200,0%). Foram avaliadas as fitomassas seca de folha, caule e raiz e as trocas gasosas aos 75 dias após a semeadura. O aumento da salinidade proporciona efeitos negativos nas características morfofisiológicas do maracujazeiro amarelo. A aplicação de nitrogênio e potássio influencia positivamente na taxa fotossintética e fitomassa seca das folhas e raiz. A aplicação de nitrogênio e potássio aumenta concentração intercelular de CO2 e transpiração de mudas de maracujazeiro-amarelo sob estresse salino.

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Abstract Passion fruits species presents a larger economic importance for in natura consumption and industry. The main way to propagate these species is by seeds; however, the aril presence and environmental conditions may inhibit the seeds germination. In this sense, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of aril removal methods and light conditions on P. edulis var. flavicarpa seeds quality and germination. There were used five methods to remove the seeds aril: (1) friction on steel mesh sieve for 5 minutes; (2) friction with coarse sand on steel mesh sieve for 5 minutes; (3) immersion in lime solution at 10% (w/v), for 30 minutes; (4) fermentation in sugar solution at 10% (w/v), during 48 hours; and (5) natural pulp fermentation, during five days. The seeds were submitted to germination test at darkness and lightness, as well as, to length seedlings and emergence test. Regardless the aril removal method, the germination percentage was lower at lightness than darkness highlighting the natural pulp fermentation treatment, which presented 86% of seeds germinated. On the other hand, the aril removal methods did not affect the seedlings emergence, with emergence percentages ranged from 88 to 94%.

Resumo As espécies de maracujá apresentam grande importância econômica, tanto para o consumo in natura, quanto para a indústria. A principal maneira de propagar essas espécies é por sementes; contudo, a presença de arilo e condições ambientais pode inibir a germinação. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se estudar o efeito de métodos de remoção do arilo e luminosidade na qualidade e germinação das sementes de Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa. Cinco métodos foram empregados para a remoção do arilo: (1) fricção em peneira de malha de aço por cinco minutos; (2) fricção com areia grossa em peneira de malha de aço por cinco minutos; (3) imersão em solução de cal a 10% (m/v), por 30 minutos; (4) fermentação da polpa em solução de açúcar a 10% (m/v), por 48 horas; e (5) fermentação natural da polpa, por cinco dias. As sementes foram submetidas ao teste de germinação no escuro e no claro, teste de comprimento de plântulas e teste de emergência. Independente do método de remoção do arilo, a porcentagem de germinação no claro apresentou-se menor em comparação ao escuro, com destaque para o tratamento de fermentação natural da polpa, o qual apresentou 86% de sementes germinadas. Por outro lado, os métodos de remoção do arilo não afetaram a emergência das plântulas, com porcentagem de emergência variando entre 88 a 94%.

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Passion fruits species presents a larger economic importance for in natura consumption and industry. The main way to propagate these species is by seeds; however, the aril presence and environmental conditions may inhibit the seeds germination. In this sense, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of aril removal methods and light conditions on P. edulis var. flavicarpa seeds quality and germination. There were used five methods to remove the seeds aril: (1) friction on steel mesh sieve for 5 minutes; (2) friction with coarse sand on steel mesh sieve for 5 minutes; (3) immersion in lime solution at 10% (w/v), for 30 minutes; (4) fermentation in sugar solution at 10% (w/v), during 48 hours; and (5) natural pulp fermentation, during five days. The seeds were submitted to germination test at darkness and lightness, as well as, to length seedlings and emergence test. Regardless the aril removal method, the germination percentage was lower at lightness than darkness highlighting the natural pulp fermentation treatment, which presented 86% of seeds germinated. On the other hand, the aril removal methods did not affect the seedlings emergence, with emergence percentages ranged from 88 to 94%.

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Native biodiversity on the Galapagos Archipelago is severely threatened by invasive alien species. On Santa Cruz Island, the abundance of introduced plant species is low in the arid lowlands of the Galapagos National Park, but increases with elevation into unprotected humid highlands. Two common alien plant species, guava (Psidium guajava) and passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) occur at higher elevations yet their seeds are dispersed into the lowlands by migrating Galapagos tortoises (Chelonoidis spp.). Tortoises transport large quantities of seeds over long distances into environments in which they have little or no chance of germination and survival under current climate conditions. However, climate change is projected to modify environmental conditions on Galapagos with unknown consequences for the distribution of native and introduced biodiversity. We quantified seed dispersal of guava and passion fruit in tortoise dung piles and the distribution of adult plants along two elevation gradients on Santa Cruz to assess current levels of 'wasted' seed dispersal. We computed species distribution models for both taxa under current and predicted future climate conditions. Assuming that tortoise migratory behaviour continues, current levels of "wasted" seed dispersal in lowlands were projected to decline dramatically in the future for guava but not for passion fruit. Tortoises will facilitate rapid range expansion for guava into lowland areas within the Galapagos National Park where this species is currently absent. Coupled with putative reduction in arid habitat for native species caused by climate change, tortoise driven guava invasion will pose a serious threat to local plant communities.

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The factors influencing the final quality of the passion fruit are many, among them the quality of seedlings and the adequate management and farming practices stand out. So, the objective of this work was to evaluate the quality of yellow passion fruit cultivated with seedlings at different ages. For the establishment of the seedlings seeds of the yellow passion fruit cv were utilized. Redondo Amarelo, substrate composed of soil+sand+manure in the ratio of 3:1:1 and plastic bags for up to 8 kg of weight. The experimental design utilized was in randomized blocks (DBC) with five treatments made up of different ages (25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 days, after emergence) with four replications of twelve plants. The variables surveyed were: fresh mass of the fruit (g) longitudinal and transversal diameter of the fruit (mm), fruit shape index, skin thickness (mm), percentage of skin, juice and seed (%), total soluble solids, total titrable acidity and (pH). The use of seedlings aged 100 and 125 days after emergence in yellow passion fruit cultivation showed satisfactory results for all characteristics, deducing feasible to use. The cultivation of yellow passion fruit formed with younger seedlings, compared to other ages obtained a low productivity, lower fruit and less juice yield.(AU)

São muitos os fatores que influenciam a qualidade final do fruto do maracujazeiro. Dentre esses podem ser destacados a qualidade das mudas, o manejo e tratos culturais adequados. Sendo assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar qualidade de frutos de maracujazeiro-amarelo cultivados com mudas em diferentes idades. Para a formação das mudas foram utilizadas sementes do maracujazeiro-amarelo cv. Redondo Amarelo, substrato composto por terra+areia+esterco na proporção de 3:1:1 e sacos plásticos com capacidade para 8 kg. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso (DBC), com cinco tratamentos, formado por mudas de diferentes idades (25, 50, 75, 100 e 125 dias, após emergência), com quatro repetições de 12 plantas. As variáveis analisadas foram: massa fresca do fruto (g) diâmetro longitudinal e transversal do fruto (mm), índice de formato do fruto, espessura da casca (mm), porcentagem de casca, suco e semente (%), sólidos solúveis totais, acidez total titulável e pH. A utilização de mudas com idades de 100 e 125 dias após emergência no cultivo do maracujazeiro amarelo apresentou resultados satisfatórios para todas as características avaliadas, deduzindo-se ser viável sua utilização. O cultivo do maracujazeiro-amarelo formado com mudas de menor idade, em relação às demais obtiveram uma baixa produtividade, frutos menores e com menor rendimento de suco.(AU)

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The factors influencing the final quality of the passion fruit are many, among them the quality of seedlings and the adequate management and farming practices stand out. So, the objective of this work was to evaluate the quality of yellow passion fruit cultivated with seedlings at different ages. For the establishment of the seedlings seeds of the yellow passion fruit cv were utilized. Redondo Amarelo, substrate composed of soil+sand+manure in the ratio of 3:1:1 and plastic bags for up to 8 kg of weight. The experimental design utilized was in randomized blocks (DBC) with five treatments made up of different ages (25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 days, after emergence) with four replications of twelve plants. The variables surveyed were: fresh mass of the fruit (g) longitudinal and transversal diameter of the fruit (mm), fruit shape index, skin thickness (mm), percentage of skin, juice and seed (%), total soluble solids, total titrable acidity and (pH). The use of seedlings aged 100 and 125 days after emergence in yellow passion fruit cultivation showed satisfactory results for all characteristics, deducing feasible to use. The cultivation of yellow passion fruit formed with younger seedlings, compared to other ages obtained a low productivity, lower fruit and less juice yield.

São muitos os fatores que influenciam a qualidade final do fruto do maracujazeiro. Dentre esses podem ser destacados a qualidade das mudas, o manejo e tratos culturais adequados. Sendo assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar qualidade de frutos de maracujazeiro-amarelo cultivados com mudas em diferentes idades. Para a formação das mudas foram utilizadas sementes do maracujazeiro-amarelo cv. Redondo Amarelo, substrato composto por terra+areia+esterco na proporção de 3:1:1 e sacos plásticos com capacidade para 8 kg. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso (DBC), com cinco tratamentos, formado por mudas de diferentes idades (25, 50, 75, 100 e 125 dias, após emergência), com quatro repetições de 12 plantas. As variáveis analisadas foram: massa fresca do fruto (g) diâmetro longitudinal e transversal do fruto (mm), índice de formato do fruto, espessura da casca (mm), porcentagem de casca, suco e semente (%), sólidos solúveis totais, acidez total titulável e pH. A utilização de mudas com idades de 100 e 125 dias após emergência no cultivo do maracujazeiro amarelo apresentou resultados satisfatórios para todas as características avaliadas, deduzindo-se ser viável sua utilização. O cultivo do maracujazeiro-amarelo formado com mudas de menor idade, em relação às demais obtiveram uma baixa produtividade, frutos menores e com menor rendimento de suco.

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The aim of this research was to determine the sample size needed to estimate the average of wild passion fruit ( Passiflora caerulea ) traits. It was collected randomly, 133, 99 and 133 fruit of wild passion fruit in 30, 21 and 29 plants, located respectively, in the cities of São Borja, Itaqui and Uruguaiana, on the west border of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, totaling 365 fruits harvested in 80 plants. In each fruit were measured ten traits: width, length, fruit, skin, and pulp weight, pulp yield, luminosity and tone of skin and pulp. Then, central tendency, dispersion and distribution measures were calculated and the normality of the data checked. After, it was determined the sample size needed to estimate the average for each character, assuming estimation errors equal to 1, 2, ..., 10% of the mean estimate with confidence levels of 95% and 99%. In wild passion fruit, 12 fruits are sufficient to estimate the mean of luminosity and tone of the skin and pulp, with an estimation error of 5% of the mean and 95% confidence, regardless of the evaluation location (São Borja, Itaqui or Uruguaiana). In this same level of accuracy 36 fruits are needed to estimate the width and length, 52 fruits to estimate the pulp yield and 319 fruits for the evaluation of the fruit, skin and pulp weight.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o tamanho de amostra necessário para a estimação da média de caracteres de frutos de maracujá-do-mato ( Passiflora caerulea ). Foram colhidos, aleatoriamente, 133, 99 e 133 frutos de maracujá-do-mato em 30, 21 e 29 plantas localizadas, respectivamente, nos municípios de São Borja, Itaqui e Uruguaiana, na fronteira oeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, totalizando 365 frutos colhidos em 80 plantas. Em cada fruto, foram mensurados dez caracteres: largura, comprimento, massa do fruto, da casca e da polpa, rendimento de polpa, luminosidade e tonalidade da casca e da polpa. A seguir, foram calculadas medidas de tendência central, de dispersão e de distribuição e verificada a normalidade dos dados. Posteriormente, foi determinado o tamanho de amostra necessário para a estimação da média de cada caractere, assumindo erros de estimação iguais a 1, 2, ..., 10% da estimativa da média com graus de confiança de 95% e 99%. Em maracujá-do-mato, 12 frutos são suficientes para a estimação da média de luminosidade e tonalidade da casca e da polpa, com erro de estimação de 5% da média e 95% de confiança, independentemente do local de avaliação (São Borja, Itaqui ou Uruguaiana). Nesse mesmo nível de precisão, são necessários 36 frutos para a estimação da largura e do comprimento, 52 frutos para a estimação da média de rendimento de polpa e 319 frutos para a avaliação das massas do fruto, da casca e da polpa.(AU)

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Avaliaram-se-se as características fermentativas e químico-bromatológicas da silagem de capim-elefante contendo diferentes níveis de inclusão do coproduto da extração da polpa do maracujá, a casca de maracujá (CM). Utilizaram-se níveis crescentes de adição desse coproduto (0,0%; 12,5%; 25,0%; 37,5% e 50,0%) em relação à matéria natural do capim-elefante durante a ensilagem. As silagens foram obtidas a partir do corte da forrageira aos 150 dias de idade. O material foi ensilado em silos laboratoriais e, após 180 dias, os silos foram abertos e coletaram-se amostras para a determinação dos teores de matéria seca (MS); carboidratos solúveis (CHOS); potencial hidrogeniônico (pH); nitrogênio amoniacal em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (NNH3/NT); extrato etéreo (EE); proteína bruta (PB); proteína insolúvel em detergente neutro em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (PIDN/NT); proteína insolúvel em detergente ácido em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (PIDA/NT); fibra em detergente neutro (FDN); fibra em detergente ácido (FDA); celulose (CEL); lignina (LIG); nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente neutro (NIDN); nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente ácido (NIDA) e digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca (DIVMS). Para a avaliação do efeito dos tratamentos, utilizou-se delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, com quatro repetições, executando-se o estudo de regressão para cada variável analisada (P<0,05). De acordo com as equações de regressão, para as características fermentativas, as silagens podem ser consideradas de muito boa qualidade. Quanto às frações fibrosas da silagem, a inclusão de níveis crescentes desse coproduto contribuiu para diminuí-las, o que resultou em maior DIVMS. Os parâmetros analisados permitem concluir que a inclusão da CM in natura durante a ensilagem do capim-elefante é recomendada em todos os níveis avaliados.

We evaluated the fermentative, chemical and qualitative characteristics of elephant grass silage containing different levels of inclusion of coproduct extraction of the passion fruit pulp in nature, passion fruit peel (CM). We used increasing levels of addition of this coproduct (0.0, 12.5, 25.0, 37.5 and 50.0%) in relation to natural field of elephant grass during ensiling. The silages were obtained from the cut forage at 150 days of age. The material was ensiled in laboratory silos, and after 180 days, the silos were opened and samples were collected for determination of dry matter (DM); soluble carbohydrates (CHOS); hydrogen potential (pH); ammonia nitrogen in percentage of total nitrogen (NNH3/NT); ether extract (EE); crude protein (CP); neutral detergent insoluble protein as a percentage of total nitrogen (NDIP/NT); acid detergent insoluble protein as a percentage of total nitrogen (PIDA/NT); neutral detergent fiber (NDF); acid detergent fiber (ADF); cellulose (CEL); lignin (LIG); neutral detergent insoluble nitrogen (NDIN); acid detergent insoluble nitrogen (ADIN) and in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM). To assess the effect of the treatments we used a completely randomized design with four replications, running the regression analysis for each variable analyzed (P<0.05). According to the regression equations for the fermentative characteristics, silage can be considered very good quality. As for fiber digestibility of silage, the increasing levels of this coproduct contributed to decrease it, which resulted in higher IVDDM. The parameters analyzed showed that the inclusion of CM in nature with elephant grass silage is recommended at all levels evaluated.

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Avaliaram-se-se as características fermentativas e químico-bromatológicas da silagem de capim-elefante contendo diferentes níveis de inclusão do coproduto da extração da polpa do maracujá, a casca de maracujá (CM). Utilizaram-se níveis crescentes de adição desse coproduto (0,0%; 12,5%; 25,0%; 37,5% e 50,0%) em relação à matéria natural do capim-elefante durante a ensilagem. As silagens foram obtidas a partir do corte da forrageira aos 150 dias de idade. O material foi ensilado em silos laboratoriais e, após 180 dias, os silos foram abertos e coletaram-se amostras para a determinação dos teores de matéria seca (MS); carboidratos solúveis (CHOS); potencial hidrogeniônico (pH); nitrogênio amoniacal em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (NNH3/NT); extrato etéreo (EE); proteína bruta (PB); proteína insolúvel em detergente neutro em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (PIDN/NT); proteína insolúvel em detergente ácido em porcentagem do nitrogênio total (PIDA/NT); fibra em detergente neutro (FDN); fibra em detergente ácido (FDA); celulose (CEL); lignina (LIG); nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente neutro (NIDN); nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente ácido (NIDA) e digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca (DIVMS). Para a avaliação do efeito dos tratamentos, utilizou-se delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, com quatro repetições, executando-se o estudo de regressão para cada variável analisada (P<0,05). De acordo com as equações de regressão, para as características fermentativas, as silagens podem ser consideradas de muito boa qualidade. Quanto às frações fibrosas da silagem, a inclusão de níveis crescentes desse coproduto contribuiu para diminuí-las, o que resultou em maior DIVMS. Os parâmetros analisados permitem concluir que a inclusão da CM in natura durante a ensilagem do capim-elefante é recomendada em todos os níveis avaliados(AU)

We evaluated the fermentative, chemical and qualitative characteristics of elephant grass silage containing different levels of inclusion of coproduct extraction of the passion fruit pulp in nature, passion fruit peel (CM). We used increasing levels of addition of this coproduct (0.0, 12.5, 25.0, 37.5 and 50.0%) in relation to natural field of elephant grass during ensiling. The silages were obtained from the cut forage at 150 days of age. The material was ensiled in laboratory silos, and after 180 days, the silos were opened and samples were collected for determination of dry matter (DM); soluble carbohydrates (CHOS); hydrogen potential (pH); ammonia nitrogen in percentage of total nitrogen (NNH3/NT); ether extract (EE); crude protein (CP); neutral detergent insoluble protein as a percentage of total nitrogen (NDIP/NT); acid detergent insoluble protein as a percentage of total nitrogen (PIDA/NT); neutral detergent fiber (NDF); acid detergent fiber (ADF); cellulose (CEL); lignin (LIG); neutral detergent insoluble nitrogen (NDIN); acid detergent insoluble nitrogen (ADIN) and in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM). To assess the effect of the treatments we used a completely randomized design with four replications, running the regression analysis for each variable analyzed (P<0.05). According to the regression equations for the fermentative characteristics, silage can be considered very good quality. As for fiber digestibility of silage, the increasing levels of this coproduct contributed to decrease it, which resulted in higher IVDDM. The parameters analyzed showed that the inclusion of CM in nature with elephant grass silage is recommended at all levels evaluated(AU)

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Passion fruit seeds must be clean and dry before the extraction processing to obtain high-quality oil for edible and cosmetic purposes. This research studies the viability of a cleaning process of seeds by evaluating the oil quality. The research examined 2 maturation stages of the fruit and one purification process of the seeds, compared to the control. The oil quality was evaluated by fatty acid composition, acidity, peroxide value and oxidative stability. The pulp waste suffered a thermal treatment in an alkaline water solution at 60°C for 10min and was further purified in an experimental decanter. In the control treatment, the pulp waste was processed using only water at ambient conditions. The passion fruit seeds were totally cleaned by the thermal/chemical treatment, allowing a faster drying (less than 50% of the drying time) of the seeds and a bit higher yield of oil extraction (proportionally around 7.7%), without changes in quality of the oil.(AU)

As sementes de maracujá devem ser limpas e secas antes do processo de extração para obtenção de um óleo de alta qualidade, para fins comestíveis ou para produtos cosméticos. Este trabalho investigou um processo de purificação das sementes e seu efeito na qualidade do óleo. A pesquisa contemplou dois estádios de maturação dos frutos e um processo de purificação das sementes, comparado com o controle. A qualidade do óleo foi avaliada através da composição de ácidos graxos, acidez do óleo, índice de peróxido e estabilidade oxidativa. O resíduo sofreu um tratamento térmico em solução alcalina, mantida a 60oC por 10min e, posteriormente, foi processado em um decantador experimental. No tratamento de controle, o resíduo da polpa sofreu tratamento em água à temperatura ambiente. Concluiu-se que as sementes foram totalmente limpas por meio do tratamento térmico/químico, permitindo uma secagem mais rápida das sementes (menos de 50% do tempo de secagem) e havendo um maior rendimento de extração de óleo (proporcionalmente, cerca de 7,7%), sem alteração na sua qualidade.(AU)

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sensory acceptance and glycemic response of fresh tagliarini pasta made with passion fruit peel flour. METHODOLOGY: passion fruit peels were dried in the temperatures of 45 °C, 50 °C, and 55 °C, in triplicate. After triturated in a blender the lighter flour was submitted to chemical composition and microbial analyzes. Two recipes were then processed; one containing 25% and another with 35% of passion fruit peel flour. The other ingredients were: white wheat flour, egg, olive oil and water. After homogenization the mixes were worked in a cylinder and cut to obtain the tagliarini form. After cooking them, both tagliarini pastas passed through a sensory test with 130 untrained volunteers. The best formulation was selected for a glycemic response test, in which 20 volunteers received the equivalent of 50 g of carbohydrate; blood glucose levels were measured in the premeal and postprandial periods. RESULTS: The chemical composition analysis showed that fiber was the main flour component, and moisture content and microbiological quality were in compliance with the current legislation. The most accepted formulation (25%) was applied in a glycemic response test. The baseline blood glucose in the experimental group was 93.1 ± 5.31 mg/dL, while the control group was 90.55 ± 8.95 mg/dL. Thirty minutes after consuming the blood glucose, the average in the experimental group was 97.0 ± 9.8 mg/dL and remained constant until 2 hours following the pasta consumption. These values were significantly lower than the average blood glucose measured in the control group after 30 and 60 minutes. This group presented an increase in 19.8 ± 10.1 mg/dL and in 17.8 ± 14.5 mg/dL, respectively. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that passion fruit peel flour can be used in pasta in order to nutritionally fortify the product and help in the glycemic control

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a aceitação sensorial e resposta glicêmica de massa fresca tipo talharim formulada com farinha da casca do maracujá. METODOLOGIA: Cascas de maracujá foram desidratadas nas temperaturas de 45 °C, 50 °C e 55 °C, em triplicata, após trituração em liquidificador; a farinha de coloração mais clara foi submetida às análises de determinação da composição centesimal e microbiológica. Duas formulações de massas foram processadas por meio da mistura dos ingredientes: farinha de trigo sem fermento, ovo, farinha de maracujá nas proporções de 25% ou 35%, azeite e água. Depois da homogeneização, a mistura foi passada em cilindro para extrusão e, em seguida, cortada para obter a forma do talharim. Depois da cocção, as duas massas tipo talharim foram submetidas a teste sensorial com 130 provadores não treinados. A formulação de melhor aceitação foi selecionada para pesquisa da resposta glicêmica, na qual 20 voluntários receberam uma porção com o equivalente a 50 g de carboidrato; a glicemia foi aferida nos períodos pré-prandial e pós-prandial. RESULTADOS: As análises de composição química mostraram as fibras como principal componente, com umidade e qualidade microbiológica adequados à legislação vigente. A formulação de melhor aceitação (25%) foi aplicada para o teste glicêmico. A glicemia basal do grupo experimental foi 93,1 ± 5,31 mg/dL, e a do grupo controle 90,55 ± 8,95 mg/dL. Trinta minutos após a ingestão, a média do grupo experimental foi de 97,0 ± 9,8 mg/dL, mantendo-se constante até 2 horas depois. Esses valores foram mais baixos do que as médias aferidas no grupo controle após 30 e 60 minutos, sendo que esse grupo apresentou um incremento glicêmico de 19,8 ± 10,16 mg/dL e de 17,8 ± 14,49 mg/dL, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados encontrados sugerem que farinha da casca do maracujá pode ser aplicada em massas alimentícias para auxiliar no controle glicêmico

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A striking example of plant/pollinator trait matching is found between Andean species of Passiflora with 6-14-cm-long nectar tubes and the sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, with up to 11-cm-long bills. Because of the position of their anthers and stigmas, and self-incompatibility, these passionflower species depend on E. ensifera for pollination. Field observations show that the bird and plant distribution match completely and that scarcity of Ensifera results in reduced passionflower seed set. We here use nuclear and plastid DNA sequences to investigate how often and when these mutualisms evolved and under which conditions, if ever, they were lost. The phylogeny includes 26 (70%) of the 37 extremely long-tubed species, 13 (68%) of the 19 species with tubes too short for Ensifera and four of the seven bat-pollinated species for a total of 43 (69%) of all species in Passiflora supersection Tacsonia (plus 11 outgroups). We time-calibrated the phylogeny to infer the speed of any pollinator switching. Results show that Tacsonia is monophyletic and that its stem group dates to 10.7 Ma, matching the divergence at 11.6 Ma of E. ensifera from its short-billed sister species. Whether pollination by short-billed hummingbirds or by Ensifera is the ancestral condition cannot be securely inferred, but extremely long-tubed flowers exclusively pollinated by Ensifera evolved early during the radiation of the Tacsonia clade. There is also evidence of several losses of Ensifera dependence, involving shifts to bat pollination and shorter billed birds. Besides being extremely asymmetric-a single bird species coevolving with a speciose plant clade-the Ensifera/Passiflora system is a prime example of a specialized pollinator not driving plant speciation, but instead being the precondition for the maintenance of isolated populations (through reliable seed set) that then underwent allopatric speciation.

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Despite the ecological and economic importance of passion fruit (Passiflora spp.), molecular markers have only recently been utilized in genetic studies of this genus. In addition, both basic genetic researches related to population studies and pre-breeding programs of passion fruit remain scarce for most Passiflora species. Considering the number of Passiflora species and the increasing use of these species as a resource for ornamental, medicinal, and food purposes, the aims of this review are the following: (i) to present the current condition of the passion fruit crop; (ii) to quantify the applications and effects of using molecular markers in studies of Passiflora; (iii) to present the contributions of genetic engineering for passion fruit culture; and (iv) to discuss the progress and perspectives of this research. Thus, the present review aims to summarize and discuss the relationship between historical and current progress on the culture, breeding, and molecular genetics of passion fruit.

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Plant touch-sensitive organs have been described since Darwin's observations and are related to a quick response to environment stimuli. Sensitive flower organs have been associated to an increase in the chances of cross pollination but there are few studies regarding this topic. Here we describe for the first time the kinetic of the androgynophore movement of 4 Passiflora species (P. sanguinolenta, P. citrina, P. capsularis, and P. rubra). For that, we collected flowers and recorded the movement after mechano-stimulating the androgynophore. From the recordings, we described the movement regarding its response and sensibility to mechanical stimulus and calculated the duration, speed, and the angle formed by the androgynophore before and after the movement. From our data we were able to propose a link to the pollination habit of these species. The movement of the androgynophore in these Passiflora is a noteworthy floral feature that might lead us to another astonishing example of a mechanism that evolved among angiosperms to assure sexual reproduction.

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Plant fitness is often defined by the combined effects of herbivory and competition, and plants must strike a delicate balance between their ability to capture limiting resources and defend against herbivore attack. Many plants use indirect defenses, such as volatile compounds and extra floral nectaries (EFN), to attract canopy arthropods that are natural enemies of herbivorous organisms. While recent evidence suggests that upon perception of low red to far-red (R:FR) ratios, which signal the proximity of competitors, plants down-regulate resource allocation to direct chemical defenses, it is unknown if a similar phytochrome-mediated response occurs for indirect defenses. We evaluated the interactive effects of R:FR ratio and simulated herbivory on nectar production by EFNs of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa). The activity of petiolar EFNs dramatically increased in response to simulated herbivory and hormonal treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Low R:FR ratios, which induced a classic "shade-avoidance" repertoire of increased stem elongation in P. edulis, strongly suppressed the EFN response triggered by simulated herbivory or MeJA application. Strikingly, the EFN response to wounding and light quality was localized to the branches that received the treatments. In vines like P. edulis, a local response would allow the plants to precisely adjust their light harvesting and defense phenotypes to the local conditions encountered by individual branches when foraging for resources in patchy canopies. Consistent with the emerging paradigm that phytochrome regulation of jasmonate signaling is a central modulator of adaptive phenotypic plasticity, our results demonstrate that light quality is a strong regulator of indirect defenses.

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The success of sexual plant reproduction is directly influenced by specific interactions between the pollen and pistil. Light, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used to evaluate the steps of pollination in sour passion fruit plants (Passiflora edulis Sims). In the compatible interaction, pollen tubes grow through stigma projections towards the ovary. The pollen grain surface was found to be spheroidal and to consist of heteroreticulate exine with six colpi. Furthermore, analysis in vivo of pollen-pistil interactions indicated that stigmas of flowers 24 hours before anthesis are unable to discriminate compatible (genetically unrelated) and incompatible (genetically related) pollen grains. Taken together, these results provide insight into the cellular mechanisms underlying pollination in passion fruit plants.

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The success of sexual plant reproduction is directly influenced by specific interactions between the pollen and pistil. Light, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used to evaluate the steps of pollination in sour passion fruit plants (Passiflora edulis Sims). In the compatible interaction, pollen tubes grow through stigma projections towards the ovary. The pollen grain surface was found to be spheroidal and to consist of heteroreticulate exine with six colpi. Furthermore, analysis in vivo of pollen-pistil interactions indicated that stigmas of flowers 24 hours before anthesis are unable to discriminate compatible (genetically unrelated) and incompatible (genetically related) pollen grains. Taken together, these results provide insight into the cellular mechanisms underlying pollination in passion fruit plants.

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