The first project involved the evaluation of different times of application on the fertilizer nitrogen recovery (FNR) in the soil-plant system in an irrigated upland cotton system, during two seasons. This was accomplished by using the isotopic dilution technique applying the 15N to microplots. No differences were observed in the total plant FNR, seed and stover, soil and the total FNR among the different 15N application times; however, despite no differences were observed in the plant the FNR value ranged from 30-38%, while the seed exhibited the highest FNR with an average over 50% of the 15N recovered in the plant. In the soil, the obtained average FNR value was over 40% while the total FNR (plant + soil) ranged from 70-80%, being reduced as the 15N application time was delayed.The second project was conducted during two seasons to examine the 15N and bromide distribution pattern in the soil profile as a function of the time of application. 15Nitrogen and bromide were applied to the soil at three different times in a cotton growth cycle; after that, soil samples were taken at the end of the cotton cycle to a depth of 1.80 m., and 15N and bromide recoveries were determined. Slightly higher FNR were obtained with the intermediate application time. The higher FNR were detected in the surface layer (0-30 cm) with an average of 40%. Below 30 cm depth, low 15N recoveries were obtained and even lower below the 60 cm soil layer. Bromide recovery behavior was related to the water movement in the soil profile: as the Br- application time was delayed more of the anionic tracer was found in the top of the soil profile, while less Br- was found in the surface soil for the early Br- application time.

The current study examines how college students participate in the use of location-based real-time dating (LBRTD) applications and the correlates of in-person and cyber victimization. Using an exploratory lens, the present study draws on the classical criminological theories of lifestyle-routine activities (L-RAT), self-efficacy, and low self-control which have been applied to various forms of abuse. Although the use of LBRTD applications has become relatively common place, with approximately 15% of Americans reporting having used a mobile dating application or online dating site, little is known concerning the role these applications play, particularly among college students (Boillot-Fansher, 2017; Smith, 2016). Using self-report data (n=324), the current study uses an adapted survey instrument, reviewing the three theoretical frameworks discussed. Descriptive statistics provided indicate a prevalence of both in-person and cyber victimization, as facilitated by LBRTD applications. Overall, the current thesis’ findings and the implemented analyses show mixed support for L-RAT, substantial support for self-control, and no support for self-efficacy.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-26T18:56:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Amarildo Francisquini Junior.pdf: 564110 bytes, checksum: befabef04744e9660b9302be2bdafb12 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-04 / The objective was to evaluate the effect of splitting N coverage on productivity and physiological quality of seeds of tropical forage cultivars grown for seed production . In the first experiment was used for fodder Panicum maximum cv . Mombasa and led at the Farm Canelão Ranchi (SP). Experiment II the forage used was Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero, and was conducted on the farm Paradise Resort , St. Anastasius (SP ). The experimental design was adopted in a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments consisted of five methods for managing 150 kg ha- 1 of N in forage grass 0-0 (control); 150-0 ; 0-150 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha- 1 of N. We evaluated purity analysis , germination, seed viability tetrazolium , dry matter production and leaf analysis . The data were submitted to ANOVA and mean values compared by Tukey test at 5 % using the statistical program SISVAR . In the first experiment , the macronutrient content , treatments 150-0 , and 100-50 0-150 kg ha- 1 of N different ( p < 0.05 ) the control ( 0-0 kg ha -1 N). The purity results , viability and germination showed no difference ( p> 0.05). We observed the increased productivity (p < 0.05) in treatment 0-150 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha -1 N , compared to the control treatment (0-0 kg ha -1 N). For dry matter of shoots , treatment 150-0 kg ha -1 N obtained a production increase (p < 0.05 ) compared to control (0-0 kg ha -1 N). For the reason productivity by dry matter for the experiment I was no significant difference for the treatment ( 0-150 kg ha -1 N ) compared to control (0-0 kg ha -1 N ) , however this did not differ from other treatments 150-0 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha -1 N, for the second trial there was no significant correlation between productivity by dry matter. In this context, it can be concluded that the nitrogen fertilization installment of the forage grown for the purpose of seed production, should be performed with even greater in pre- boot stage for cv. Mombasa, as for cv. Llanero fertilization should preferably be positioned at the initial stage of the vegetative growth of plants. / O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a interferência do fracionamento da adubação nitrogenada de cobertura, sobre a produtividade e qualidade fisiológica de sementes em cultivares de forrageiras tropicais. No Experimento I foi utilizado a forrageira Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça e conduzido na Fazenda Canelão Rancharia (SP). O Experimento II a forrageira utilizada foi Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero, e foi conduzido na fazenda Estância Paraíso, Santo Anastácio (SP). Adotou-se o delineamento experimental em blocos completos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por cinco formas de manejo da dose de 150 kg ha-1 de N na gramínea forrageira 0-0 (testemunha); 150-0; 0-150; 100-50 e 50-100 kg ha-1 de N. Os parâmetros avaliados foram análise de pureza, germinação, viabilidade das sementes em tetrazólio, produção de matéria seca e diagnose foliar. Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Variância e os valores médios comparados através do teste Tukey a 5%, utilizando-se o programa estatístico SISVAR. No experimento I, os teores de macronutrientes, os tratamentos 150-0, 0-150 e 100-50 kg ha-1 de N diferiram (p<0,05) da testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Os resultados de pureza, viabilidade e germinação não apresentaram diferença (p>0,05). Observou-se a maior produtividade (p<0,05) nos tratamentos 0-150; 100-50 e 50-100 kg ha-1 de N, em relação ao tratamento testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Para matéria seca da parte aérea, o tratamento 150-0 kg ha-1 de N obteve um aumento de produção (p<0,05) em relação à testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Neste contexto, pode se concluir que o parcelamento de adubação nitrogenada na forrageira cultivada com o propósito de produção de sementes, deve ser realizado com maiores proporções na fase de pré-emborrachamento para cv. Mombaça, já para cv. Llanero adubação deve ser posicionada preferencialmente na fase inicial do crescimento vegetativo das plantas.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-18T17:51:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Amarildo Francisquini Junior.pdf: 564110 bytes, checksum: befabef04744e9660b9302be2bdafb12 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-04 / The objective was to evaluate the effect of splitting N coverage on productivity and physiological quality of seeds of tropical forage cultivars grown for seed production . In the first experiment was used for fodder Panicum maximum cv . Mombasa and led at the Farm Canelão Ranchi (SP). Experiment II the forage used was Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero, and was conducted on the farm Paradise Resort , St. Anastasius (SP ). The experimental design was adopted in a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments consisted of five methods for managing 150 kg ha- 1 of N in forage grass 0-0 (control); 150-0 ; 0-150 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha- 1 of N. We evaluated purity analysis , germination, seed viability tetrazolium , dry matter production and leaf analysis . The data were submitted to ANOVA and mean values compared by Tukey test at 5 % using the statistical program SISVAR . In the first experiment , the macronutrient content , treatments 150-0 , and 100-50 0-150 kg ha- 1 of N different ( p < 0.05 ) the control ( 0-0 kg ha -1 N). The purity results , viability and germination showed no difference ( p> 0.05). We observed the increased productivity (p < 0.05) in treatment 0-150 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha -1 N , compared to the control treatment (0-0 kg ha -1 N). For dry matter of shoots , treatment 150-0 kg ha -1 N obtained a production increase (p < 0.05 ) compared to control (0-0 kg ha -1 N). For the reason productivity by dry matter for the experiment I was no significant difference for the treatment ( 0-150 kg ha -1 N ) compared to control (0-0 kg ha -1 N ) , however this did not differ from other treatments 150-0 ; 100-50 and 50-100 kg ha -1 N, for the second trial there was no significant correlation between productivity by dry matter. In this context, it can be concluded that the nitrogen fertilization installment of the forage grown for the purpose of seed production, should be performed with even greater in pre- boot stage for cv. Mombasa, as for cv. Llanero fertilization should preferably be positioned at the initial stage of the vegetative growth of plants. / O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a interferência do fracionamento da adubação nitrogenada de cobertura, sobre a produtividade e qualidade fisiológica de sementes em cultivares de forrageiras tropicais. No Experimento I foi utilizado a forrageira Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça e conduzido na Fazenda Canelão Rancharia (SP). O Experimento II a forrageira utilizada foi Urochloa humidicola cv. Llanero, e foi conduzido na fazenda Estância Paraíso, Santo Anastácio (SP). Adotou-se o delineamento experimental em blocos completos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por cinco formas de manejo da dose de 150 kg ha-1 de N na gramínea forrageira 0-0 (testemunha); 150-0; 0-150; 100-50 e 50-100 kg ha-1 de N. Os parâmetros avaliados foram análise de pureza, germinação, viabilidade das sementes em tetrazólio, produção de matéria seca e diagnose foliar. Os dados foram submetidos à Análise de Variância e os valores médios comparados através do teste Tukey a 5%, utilizando-se o programa estatístico SISVAR. No experimento I, os teores de macronutrientes, os tratamentos 150-0, 0-150 e 100-50 kg ha-1 de N diferiram (p<0,05) da testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Os resultados de pureza, viabilidade e germinação não apresentaram diferença (p>0,05). Observou-se a maior produtividade (p<0,05) nos tratamentos 0-150; 100-50 e 50-100 kg ha-1 de N, em relação ao tratamento testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Para matéria seca da parte aérea, o tratamento 150-0 kg ha-1 de N obteve um aumento de produção (p<0,05) em relação à testemunha (0-0 kg ha-1 de N). Neste contexto, pode se concluir que o parcelamento de adubação nitrogenada na forrageira cultivada com o propósito de produção de sementes, deve ser realizado com maiores proporções na fase de pré-emborrachamento para cv. Mombaça, já para cv. Llanero adubação deve ser posicionada preferencialmente na fase inicial do crescimento vegetativo das plantas.

Orientador: Adalton Mazetti Fernandes / Resumo: A otimização do manejo da adubação nitrogenada com fornecimento do nitrogênio (N) no período de maior demanda pelas plantas pode ser uma estratégia para maximizar a produtividade e a qualidade de tubérculos na cultura da batata (Solanum tuberosum L.). Dessa forma, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar a produtividade e a qualidade físico-química e nutricional dos tubérculos das cultivares de batata Agata e Markies submetidas a diferentes formas de manejo da adubação nitrogenada tradicional combinada com a aplicação de doses de N na fase de enchimento de tubérculos. Foram conduzidos quatro experimentos, com as cultivares Agata e Markies durante a safra de inverno dos anos de 2017 e 2018. A área de 2018 não foi a mesma do ano anterior, e ambos experimentos localizavam-se em áreas comerciais de produção de batata em Botucatu-SP. O delineamento experimental adotado em todos experimentos foi em blocos ao acaso com esquema fatorial 4 x 4, com quatro repetições. As formas de manejo da adubação nitrogenada tradicional foram: M1 = 160 kg ha-1 de N no plantio; M2 = 80 kg ha-1 de N no plantio; M3 = 40 kg ha-1 de N no plantio e 120 kg ha-1 de N na amontoa; M4 = 80 kg ha-1 de N no plantio e 80 kg ha-1 de N na amontoa, combinadas com as doses de 0, 20, 40 e 80 kg ha-1 de N aplicadas na fase de enchimento dos tubérculos. As formas de manejo da adubação nitrogenada tradicional combinadas com as doses de N na fase de enchimento de tubérculos, não causaram deficiência de N nas plantas de bata... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Optimizing the management of nitrogen (N) fertilization with supply of N in the period of greatest demand for plants can be a strategy to maximize the yield and quality of tubers in the potato crop (Solanum tuberosum L.). Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the yield and the physico-chemical and nutritional quality of the tubers of potato cultivars Agata and Markies submitted to different forms of management of traditional N fertilization combined with N application rates at the tuber bulking stage. Four experiments were conducted with the cultivars Agata and Markies during the winter growing season of the 2017 and 2018 years. The 2018 area was not the same as the previous year, and both experiments were located in potato producer areas in Botucatu-SP. The experimental design adopted in all experiments was in randomized blocks with a 4 x 4 factorial scheme, with four replications. The forms of management of traditional N fertilization were: M1 = 160 kg N ha-1 at planting; M2 = 80 kg N ha-1 at planting; M3 = 40 kg N ha-1 at planting plus 120 kg N ha-1 at hilling; M4 = 80 kg N ha-1 at planting plus 80 kg N ha-1 at hilling, combined with rates of 0, 20, 40, and 80 kg N ha-1 applied at tuber bulking stage. The forms of traditional N fertilization management combined with the N rates at tuber bulking stage did not cause N deficiency in potato plants in both cultivars, when leaf sampling was performed at the time indicated for the crop. In the cultivar Markies, applica... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

In this thesis, a test platform based on real-time facilities and embedded software is designed to verify the performance of a controller model in real time. By the help of this platform, design errors can be detected earlier and possible problems can be solved cost-effectively without interrupting the development process. An unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) model is taken as a plant model due to its importance in current and future military operations. Among several autopilot modes, the altitude hold mode is selected since it is an important pilot-relief mode and widely used in aviation. A discrete PID controller is designed in MATLAB/Simulink environment for using in verification studies. To control the dynamic system in wide range, a gain scheduling is employed where the altitude and velocity are taken as scheduling variables. Codes for plant and controller model are obtained by using real time workshop embedded coder (RTWEC) and downloaded to two separate computers, in which xPC kernel and VxWorks operating system are run, respectively. A set of flight test scenarios are generated in Simulink environment. They are analyzed, discussed, and then some of them are picked up to verify the platform. These test scenarios are run in the setup and their results are compared with the ones obtained in Simulink environment. The reusability of the platform is verified by using a commercial aircraft, Boeing 747, and its controller models. The test results obtained in the setup and in Simulink environment are presented and discussed.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T16:44:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PGPV08MA048.pdf: 766660 bytes, checksum: f93b06f9856b4b5d675a392d143a3039 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-03-26 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Tillers are important structures to many grasses because they enhance the number of inflorescences per area and supply photosynthetic products to the main stem. Tillers have been historically considered harmful to maize because they usually do not produce ears. The release of hybrids with high grain yield and great tiller production raises questions about tiller s real influence on maize agronomic performance. This work aimed to evaluate if tillering is a positive or negative trait to maize growth and grain yield. Four field trials were carried out in Lages, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. The first experiment tested the behavior of three hybrids (P30F53, AS 1560 and PENTA), grown at two plant densities (4.0 and 7.0 pl m-2), with and without tillers, in the growing seasons of 2005/6 and 2006/7. The second experiment analyzed the effects of rates and time of N side-dress on tillering production and contribution to grain yield of maize hybrids. Two hybrids were tested (AS 1560 and P30F53), at three N rates (0, 100 and 200 kg ha-1), side-dressed at three growth stages (V4, V8, ½ in V4 and ½ in V8). The third experiment assessed the effects of sowing date and time of tiller removal on maize productivity. The crop was sown in 10/20/2006 and 12/20/2006. At each planting date, tillers were removed in V6, V9 and V15. The forth experiment studied the effects of defoliation time of the main stem. Leaves were removed at three growth stages (V9, V15 and flowering) with and without tiller s presence. Data were assessed by Variance Analysis, using the F test, at the 5% significance level. Averages were compared by the Tukey s test, at the 5% error probability. In the first experiment, Hybrids P30F53 and AS 1560 showed higher tiller production. Tillers destiny did not affect grain yield in 2005/6, regardless of hybrid and plant density. Tillers removal at V9 reduced all hybrids productivity at the 4.0 pl m-2 plant density. The increase in N side-dress rate reduced tiller mortality during grain filling, increasing tiller contribution to grain yield, regardless of the fertilizer application time. Tiller emission and contribution to grain yield were higher when maize was sown in October than in December. Tiller removal did not improve maize productivity, regardless of growth stage or planting date. Tiller maintenance enhanced grain yield when maize was defoliated at V15 and flowering. Results of the four experiments indicate that tillers do not compromise maize grain yield / Os perfilhos são estruturas importantes para muitas poáceas, pois aumentam o número de inflorescências por área e suprem fotoassimilados ao colmo principal. Na cultura do milho, os perfilhos têm sido historicamente considerados estruturas indesejáveis, pois normalmente não produzem espigas. O lançamento de híbridos que apresentam alto potencial produtivo e capacidade de emissão de perfilhos, suscitou dúvidas sobre a real influência dos perfilhos sobre a performance agronômica do milho. Esse trabalho objetivou avaliar se o perfilhamento é um processo benéfico ou prejudicial ao desenvolvimento e ao rendimento de grãos do milho. Foram desenvolvidos quatro ensaios a campo, no município de Lages, localizado no planalto sul de Santa Catarina. O primeiro experimento testou o comportamento de três híbridos de milho (P30F53, AS1560 e PENTA), em duas densidades de plantas (4,0 e 7,0 pl m-2), com e sem a presença dos perfilhos, nos anos agrícolas 2005/06 e 2006/07. O segundo ensaio analisou o efeito de doses e épocas de aplicação de nitrogênio sobre o perfilhamento e o rendimento de grãos de dois híbridos. Foram utilizados os híbridos AS1560 e P30F53, nas doses de 0, 100 e 200 kg ha-1 de N em cobertura, aplicados nos estádios V4, V8 e ½ em V4 e ½ em V8 de desenvolvimento da cultura no ano agrícola 2006/07. O terceiro experimento avaliou os efeitos da época de semeadura e da época de remoção dos perfilhos sobre a produtividade da cultura. O milho foi semeado em 20/10/2006 e 20/12/2006. Em cada época de semeadura, os perfilhos foram removidos em três estádios de desenvolvimento: V6, V9 e V15. O quarto ensaio analisou os efeitos de desfolha do colmo principal em três épocas do ciclo da cultura (V9, V15, VT) na presença e na ausência de perfilhos. No primeiro experimento, os híbridos que se mostraram mais propensos ao perfilhamento, foram o P30F53 e o AS1560. Em 2005/06, a manutenção dos perfilhos até à colheita não interferiu na produtividade de grãos, independente do híbrido e da população de plantas. Em 2006/07, a remoção dos perfilhos em V9 diminuiu o rendimento de grãos de todos os híbridos na densidade de 4,0 pl m-2. O aumento na dose de N utilizada em cobertura reduziu a mortalidade dos perfilhos durante o enchimento de grãos, aumentando a contribuição percentual dos perfilhos ao rendimento de grãos, independentemente da época de aplicação do fertilizante. O perfilhamento e a contribuição dos perfilhos ao rendimento de grãos foram maiores quando o milho foi semeado em outubro do que em dezembro. A remoção dos perfilhos não incrementou a produtividade do milho, independentemente da época de semeadura e do estádio fenológico em que foi realizada. A manutenção dos perfilhos aumentou a produtividade do milho quando esse foi desfolhado nos estádios V15 e de florescimento (VT). Os perfilhos não comprometem a performance agronômica do milho