<p>Pumice and the Moringa oleifera (MO) seed were investigated as alternative natural materials for drinking water treatment based on problems identified at the Stretta Vaudetto water treatment plant in Eritrea. </p><p>Lab and pilot scale studies showed that pumice was a suitable alternative material for dual media filtration. Conversion of the sand filters at Stretta Vaudetto to pumice-sand media would significantly improve performance of the filtration units. The coagulant protein from the MO seed was purified in a single-step ion exchange purification method. The parameters for batch purification were optimized that can be readily scaled up. This will promote its use in water treatment. </p><p>A small volume coagulation assay method was developed that simplified and expedited the coagulation activity experiments. MO coagulant protein (MOCP) possessed considerable coagulation and sludge conditioning properties as alum. It also showed antimicrobial effects against bacteria, some of which are antibiotic resistant. The coagulation and antimicrobial properties of MOCP render it important in water treatment.</p>

Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, 2006. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:31:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-05-28Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:22:50Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 moura_jil_dr_jabo.pdf: 598977 bytes, checksum: d795e7d62685802a19b2e08b52fa6039 (MD5) / Ceplac / Este foi conduzido no sul do estado da Bahia entre os anos de 2004 e 2007. Teve como objetivo determinar a taxa de fecundação de dendezeiros após a introdução de Elaeidobius kamerunicus Faust . Avaliaram-se as relações das espécies E. kamerunicus e Elaeidobius subvittatus Faust através da: flutuação populacional, distribuição espacial, influência de fatores meteorológicos, comportamento com relação às inflorescências das plantas e capacidade de transportar grãos de pólen. A taxa de fecundação nos dendezeiros atingiu 79,4%, representando incremento de 19% quando comparado aos dendezeiros polinizados apenas por E. subvittatus. Plantios comerciais de dendezeiros nos municípios de Taperoá e Nazaré, mostraram taxas de fecundação de 76,8% e 78,0%, respectivamente. E. kamerunicus foi a espécie dominante nos plantios de dendezeiro de Una, BA. Com exceção do município de Itapebi, as populações de E. kamerunicus sobrepujaram as de E. subvittatus em todos os municípios com grandes maciços de dendezeiros subespontâneos. A distribuição das chuvas no sul da Bahia não alterou a atividade polinizadora de E. kamerunicus, permitindo ocorrer taxa constante de fecundação dos frutos. Houve aumento da densidade populacional de E. subvittatus com o incremento térmico no ambiente ocorrendo o oposto com E. kamerunicus. O número de espécimes de E. subvittatus visitando inflorescências femininas de dendezeiros e híbridos interespecíficos foi superior ao de E. kamerunicus entre 6:00 e 8:00 horas, porém E. kamerunicus foi mais numeroso que E. subvittatus entre 9:00 e 12:00 horas. Essas espécies apresentaram pouca atividade polinizadora nas inflorescências femininas entre 14:00 e 16:00 horas, mas E. subvittatus congregou-se nas inflorescências femininas de ambas variedades de plantas a partir de 16:00 horas. Ao anoitecer foi constatada a presença... / The study was conducted in south Bahia between 2004 and 2007 to determine the rate of fertilization of oil palm after the introduction of Elaeidobius kamerunicus Faust in Southern Bahia. Relationships of the species E. kamerunicus and Elaeidobius subvittatus Faust were evaluated through population fluctuation, spatial distribution, influence of meteorological factors, behavior regarding the plant inflorescences and capability to collect and transport pollen grains. The data were analyzed utilizing correlation and variance analysis and test of means. The rate of fertilization in the oil palm trees reached 79.4%, representing an increase of 19% when compared to oil palm trees pollinated only by E. subvittatus. Commercial plantations of oil palm trees in Taperoá and Nazareth municipalities showed rates of fertilization of 76.8% and 78.0%, respectively. E. kamerunicus was the dominant species in the plantations of oil palm trees of Una, BA. With the exception of Itapebi municipality, the populations of E. kamerunicus overwhelmed the E. subvittatus in all municipalities with large plantations of sub-spontaneous oil palm trees. The rainfall distribution in south Bahia did not alter the pollination activity of E. kamerunicus, which permitted a constant rate of fruit fertilization. There was an increase in population density of E. subvittatus with environmental thermal increase, the opposite occurred with E. kamerunicus. The number of specimens of E. subvittatus visiting female inflorescences of oil palm trees and interspecific hybrids was higher than that of E. kamerunicus between 6:00 and 8:00 hours, however E. kamerunicus was more numerous than E. subvittatus between 9:00 and 12:00 hours. These species presented little pollination activity in female inflorescences between 14:00 and 16:00 hours, but E. subvittatus congregated in the female inflorescences of both oil palm varieties starting ...(Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different density classes of canola seeds over the physiologic quality, as well as the effects on different depth of sowing and in conditions of water deficit. Also, the hydration curve was employed as auxiliary element on identification of better quality classes. Seeds of two hybrids of canola, Hyola 61 and Hyola 401, were separated into six classes of density. These classes were submitted to tests to characterize their physiological potential: germination, fist count of germination test, length and seedling dry mass. Also was determined the germination evaluation and vigor in water deficit condition into potencies, zero, -0,25, -0,5 and -1MPa, simulated with polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) and, also in different depth of seeding (1, 2, 3 and 4 cm). According to results presented by the hybrids Hyola 61 and 401, we can conclude that there is an association between seed density and the characteristics of physiological quality (first count of germination test, germination, seedling length and index of emergency speed). The osmotic potentials reduction, from -0,25 MPa on, reduces the germination and vigor of all hybrid seed classes evaluated, being the vigor more affected than the germination. The critical potential for germination is of -1,0 MPa, regardless of the seeds densities. There is a different behavior by the hybrids about the tolerance of stress conditions caused by the PEG 6000, and Hyola 401 was more tolerant than Hyola 61. The physiologic quality affects the water content reached by the canola seeds during hydration, for both hybrids, being that the seeds with less vigor present higher water uptake and water content until 15 hours, when compared to seeds with higher vigor. At last, sowing deeper than 2 cm reduces drastically the germination and vigor of the all class in both hybrids seeds. In this way, was not verified the interaction between seeds density with the depth of sowing. / O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a ação de diferentes classes de densidade de sementes de canola sobre a qualidade fisiológica, bem como seus efeitos sobre diferentes profundidades de semeadura e em condições de déficit hídrico. Utilizou-se a curva de hidratação como elemento auxiliar na identificação de classes de melhor qualidade. Foram utilizados sementes de dois híbridos de canola, Hyola 61 e Hyola 401, separados em seis classes de densidade. Cada classe foi submetida a testes para caracterizar seu potencial fisiológico: germinação, primeira contagem do teste de germinação, comprimento e massa seca de plântula. Também foi efetuada a avaliação da germinação e vigor em condições de déficit hídrico nos potencias, 0, -0,25, -0,5 e -1MPa, simulado com polietilenoglicol 6000 (PEG 6000) e, também em diferentes profundidades de semeadura (1, 2, 3 e 4 cm). Em função dos resultados obtidos para os híbridos Hyola 61 e 401, pode-se concluir que existe uma associação entre a densidade de sementes e os atributos de quantificação da qualidade fisiológica (primeira contagem do teste de germinação, germinação, comprimento de plântula e índice de velocidade de emergência). A diminuição dos potenciais osmóticos, a partir de -0,25MPa, reduz a germinação e o vigor de todas as classes de sementes dos dois híbridos estudados, sendo o vigor mais afetado do que a germinação. O potencial crítico para germinação é de -1,0MPa, independentemente da densidade das sementes. Há comportamento diferenciado dos híbridos quanto à tolerância à condição de estresse provocada pelo PEG 6000, sendo o Hyola 401 mais tolerante que o Hyola 61. A qualidade fisiológica afeta o teor de água alcançado pelas sementes de canola durante a hidratação, para ambos os híbridos, sendo que as sementes de menor vigor apresentam maior velocidade de hidratação e teor de água até 15 horas, quando comparadas com sementes de maior vigor. Semeaduras mais profundas que 2 cm reduzem drasticamente a germinação e o vigor de todas as classes de sementes de ambos os híbridos, não ocorrendo interação entre a densidade das sementes com a profundidade de semeadura.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:34:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Samara_SNSM_DISSERT.pdf: 750288 bytes, checksum: 3776d7527173562e3fefa84752e21cb3 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03-29 / This study was conducted to evaluate the consumption and digestibility of dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), total carbohydrates (TC), non-fiber carbohydrates (NFC) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in sheep fed hay moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) obtained with four cutting ages (28, 35, 42 and 49 days). We used 20 females Morada Nova breed, with 20kg of live weight, distributed in a completely randomized design and maintained in metabolism cages. There was a negative linear effect of age of cutting on DM intake, with an estimated maximum consumption of 0.67 kg / day for the hay produced at 28 days of cutting. It was also observed linear behavior, with an estimated maximum consumption 172g/dia, 0.36 kg / day; 18g/dia, at 35, 42 and 49 days old, for CP, OM and EE, respectively. For NDF, quadratic effect was found with advancing maturity of the plant. The apparent digestibility of DM, CP, OM and TC linearly decreased with advancing age of cutting hay Moringa oleifera. It was concluded that the hay Moringa oleifera showed better nutritional value after 28 days of cutting / O presente trabalho foi conduzido com o objetivo de avaliar o consumo e as digestibilidades aparentes de mat?ria seca (MS), mat?ria org?nica (MO), prote?na bruta (PB), extrato et?reo (EE), carboidratos totais (CHOT), carboidratos n?o fibrosos (CNF) e fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) em ovinos alimentados com feno de moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) obtido com quatro idades de corte (28, 35, 42 e 49 dias). Foram utilizadas 20 f?meas da ra?a Morada Nova, com 20 kg de peso vivo m?dio, distribu?das em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado e mantidas em gaiolas de metabolismo. Observouse efeito linear decrescente da idade de rebrota sobre o consumo de MS, estimando-se consumo m?ximo de 0,67 kg/dia para o feno elaborado aos 28 dias de corte. Tamb?m foi observada resposta linear decrescente, estimando-se consumos m?ximos de 172 g/dia; 0,36 kg/dia; 18 g/dia, aos 35; 42 e 49 dias de idade, para PB, MO e EE, respectivamente. Para FDN, encontrou-se efeito quadr?tico com o avan?o da maturidade da planta. As digestibilidades aparentes de MS, PB, MO e CHOT diminu?ram linearmente com o avan?o da idade de corte do feno de Moringa ole?fera. Concluiu-se que o feno de Moringa ole?fera apresentou melhor valor nutritivo aos 28 dias de corte

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-12T15:03:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 arquivo4677_1.pdf: 3456179 bytes, checksum: a2042c249159fcea2222303c58cb018a (MD5) license.txt: 1748 bytes, checksum: 8a4605be74aa9ea9d79846c1fba20a33 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004 / As interações planta dispersor modulam o valor adaptativo das espécies de plantas e animais, atuando diretamente nas características reprodutivas das espécies vegetais e na história de vida dos animais. O padrão de frugivoria influencia no padrão da chuva de sementes de plantas, nas taxas de predação por invertebrados e, conseqüentemente, na germinação, sobrevivência de plântulas e no recrutamento de adultos. Considerando que as características demográficas de uma espécie são resultantes do recrutamento de indivíduos adultos, o padrão de forrageamento de animais dispersores é parcialmente responsável pela manutenção da organização de comunidades. No que se refere à dispersão mediada por roedores scatterhoarders, é sugerido um padrão de adaptação ao sistema planta dispersor em que as plantas envolvidas investiriam na produção de sementes grandes e comestíveis e com grande produção e maturação sincronizada, para que a oferta de recurso seja atraente para os predadores. E, em contrapartida, estes roedores realizariam armazenamento (por enterramento), para evitar competição, e propiciariam uma maior realocação de sementes, as quais seriam enterradas em baixas densidades e distantes da fonte do recurso, o que as protegeria do ataque de outros predadores. O enfoque desta pesquisa foi reconhecer padrões no comportamento do roedor scatterhoarder, Sciurus aestuans, com o objetivo de estabelecer parâmetros relacionados à atividade de frugivoria e de avaliar seus efeitos nas características populacionais de espécies arbóreas. Esta pesquisa foi realizada em fragmentos de floresta ombrófila densa montana no município de Santa Teresa (ES). Os fragmentos estudados apresentam influências de processos causadores de defaunação. As espécies envolvidas nos experimentos podem ser incluídas, a partir das características morfológicas dos seus frutos, na síndrome específica associada à dispersão por roedores. As espécies estudadas foram: (1) Attalea oleifera, Syagrus pseudococos, S. ruschiana, Polyandrococos caudescens, Bactris setosa e Euterpe edulis da família Arecaceae; (2) Licania kunthiana e L. leptostachia da família Chrysobalanaceae; (3) Caryocar edule da família Cariocaraceae; (4) Hymenea aurea da família Caesalpinaceae; e (5) Vantanea obovata da família Humiriaceae. Os resultados indicam uma seletividade de S. aestuans, quando comparadas diferentes espécies com a mesma síndrome associada a roedores. O esquilo prefere espécies de plantas com alta produção, grandes frutos com poucas sementes envolvidas por endocarpos resistentes e que não são usadas por outros predadores de sementes arborícolas. E, dentro desta síndrome, foi observada uma maior permanência de S. aestuans e um padrão de manipulação dos frutos mais elaborado em espécies com maior produtividade e com frutos de maior tamanho e dureza. Além disso, houve uma comprovação direta de menores taxas de predação e maiores taxas de armazenamento para espécies com frutos maiores. São poucos os trabalhos relacionados ao padrão de forrageamento de predadores de sementes da floresta Atlântica e as suas influências nas características reprodutivas das plantas associadas. Este trabalho tem como principal mérito apresentar padrões de comportamento até então não quantificados ou presenciados e fornecer subsídios para investigações mais profundas no que se refere às interações mutualísticas envolvendo esta espécie de esquilo em floresta Atlântica

The damping-off and stem rot disease syndrome is harmful to many cultivated crops. Damping-off and stem rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. on cowpea results in yield losses with serious socio-economic implications. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the occurrence of the diseases in Benin, study etiology and factors influencing the diseases, and develop strategies for the control of the diseases in the field. Results showed that the diseases are distributed countrywide. Sclerotium rolfsii was the main causal agent but minor pathogens, namely Pythium sp., Rhizoctonia solani Kühn and Phoma pomorum Thüm were also recorded. In the Ouémé valley, the diseases were favoured by soil moisture and S. rolfsii initial inoculum that were higher closer to the river. Sclerotium rolfsii isolates collected in the valley showed genetic diversity in terms of pathogenicity, mycelial compatibility groups and ITS rDNA sequences. A paper-based screening method was found to be a rapid laboratory method for screening for resistance in cowpea cultivars. Furtheremore, Moringa oleifera L. leaf extracts, Trichoderma Kd 63 and Trichoderma IITA 508 significantly reduced the disease incidence. The best disease control was recorded in the field when M. oleifera seed treatment was integrated with a soil sprinkle of Trichoderma. The present work provides information on damping-off and stem rot of cowpea in Benin and control strategies for ecologically sustainable cowpea production. / Thesis (DPhil (Microbiology and Plant Pathology))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Microbiology and Plant Pathology / unrestricted

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / Introduction: South Africa, like many other developing countries, is challenged by malnutrition among children. Globally, the nutritional status of children is a cause for great concern. The nutritional shift towards diets laden with sugar, fat and salt contribute towards the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Snacking plays a pivotal role in the diets of children; however, the consumption of unhealthy snacks or ‘junk’ food poses a serious risk to a child’s nutritional well-being. Moringa oleifera was selected for snack food development in this study, as this plant is a significant source of nutrients. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the snacking preferences of children (grades 4-7 in four schools in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, in order to develop a sensory acceptable snack enhanced with Moringa oleifera. Methodology: Two hundred primary school children between grades 4-7 were selected through stratified random sampling of schools in Verulam, KZN, South Africa through informed consent to participate in this study. In addition, ten parents/caregivers formed part of the preliminary study to determine the snacking habits of children in the selected grades. This information was reported in the form of themes. A Snack Food Frequency Questionnaire (SFFQ) was administered to children for the sole purpose of determining snacking preferences. This was supplemented by an observational study to assist with identifying the most frequent tuck shop purchases. Thereafter, once the top three snack items were identified, the main study continued with the development of a healthy snack, through three cooking trials before an appropriate product was developed. The final product was made using three different amounts of dried Moringa leaves (1g Moringa, 2g Moringa and 3g Moringa per 22g portion) in a maize chip. The developed product was then subjected to nutrient testing in order to determine the vitamin A, zinc, iron and calcium content of the three different variants. The carbohydrate, fat, energy and sodium values were calculated by using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) International standardised methods. Microbiological and shelf life testing were also conducted to ensure the chips were safe for human consumption. Consumer acceptance sensory evaluation was conducted among the children (n=100) to determine the most preferred amount of Moringa leaf in the snack food item (either 1g of Moringa or 2g Moringa). To determine which of the two variants (sample 1 containing 1g of Moringa and sample 2 containing 2g Moringa) was preferred, two variants of the product were sampled by the participants; samples were coded in order to prevent bias. Results: Overall, the results from the focus group study revealed that children consumed snacks frequently and were given money regularly to purchase snack items from the school tuck shop. Price was a trend noted in factors that affect snack selection. The parents/caregivers responded positively towards purchasing a snack that was nutrient-rich. However, it was noted that the price should be reasonable. Results of the SFFQ indicated that the most popular snack items were chips, cold drinks and sweets; therefore these items were reviewed to determine the most viable option for further development. It was decided by the researcher and the supervisor that chips would be the snack item enhanced with three different amounts of Moringa. The consumer acceptance sensory evaluation comprised two chip samples (123 and ABC). The results of the consumer acceptance sensory evaluation showed that sample ABC (2g Moringa/22g serving) was preferred to sample 123 (1g Moringa/22g serving) for most of the sensory attributes (taste and texture). The Moringa chips (both samples) contain almost half the amount of sodium (52.8mg) when compared to a popular corn chip brand (100mg). Moringa chips contained almost less than 1 gram of fat compared to 8 grams of fat found in the corn chips children usually consume. One portion (22g) of the Moringa chips contributes a significant amount of non-haem iron (57.89%, 48.25% and 35.61% for sample 1, 2 and 3 respectively) for females aged between 9-13 years old. Conclusion: Moringa chips (2g/22g serving) received a positive response from children in the sample population. The use of indigenous plants such as Moringa, could be beneficial in food based strategies aimed at addressing malnutrition. Recommendations: This study concluded that food based strategies such as the development of the Moringa chips, should be considered as a means to create a healthy option for children in low socio-economic schools. / M

Submitted by Biblioteca Central (biblioteca@unicap.br) on 2017-12-04T18:01:57Z No. of bitstreams: 1 pedro_manoel_araujo_santana.pdf: 1113895 bytes, checksum: aa89178214fa87d770781fc12019f31b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-12-04T18:01:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 pedro_manoel_araujo_santana.pdf: 1113895 bytes, checksum: aa89178214fa87d770781fc12019f31b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-21 / Industrial processes have historically been an important factor in environmental degradation. Improper disposal of industrial waste containing potentially toxic metals in water supplies is a major physical, biotic and anthropic problem. The objective of this study was to evaluate the adsorptive capacity of the ground seeds of Moringa oleifera Lam. As an alternative material to synthetic biosorbents for removal of cadmium ions in water. Before and after the treatments were carried out chemical analysis according to official methodology. The results were analyzed by ANOVA and Pearson table chart with a significance level of 5% and correlation between variables. The results showed a better performance of the alternate method, employing pitcher for removing cadmium in water treatment under the following conditions: slightly basic pH (7.11); Contact time between pitcher and water was six hours; moringa one gram per liter of water. Under these conditions there was a reduction in the concentration of 70.28% cadmium proving that the alternative methodology in addition to being inexpensive, easy to perform, helps to minimize severe impacts that metal brings to people's health and the environment. / Os processos industriais têm sido historicamente um importante fator de degradação ambiental. A disposição inadequada de resíduos industriais contendo metais potencialmente tóxicos em fontes de águas representa um grande problema físico, biótico e antrópico. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a capacidade adsortiva das sementes trituradas de Moringa oleifera Lam. como um material alternativo aos biossorventes sintéticos, para remoção de íons cádmio em águas. Antes e após os tratamentos foram realizadas determinações químicas de acordo com metodologia oficial. Os resultados foram analisados pela tabela ANOVA e o gráfico de Pearson com um nível de significância de 5 % e correlação entre as variáveis. Os resultados mostraram a melhor eficiência do método alternativo, empregando moringa, para remoção de cádmio, em tratamento de água nas seguintes condições: pH levemente básico (7,11); tempo de contato entre moringa e água de seis horas; um grama de moringa por litro de água. Nestas condições houve uma redução da concentração do cádmio de 70,28 % comprovando que a metodologia alternativa além de ser barata, de fácil execução, contribui para minimizar severos impactos que esse metal traz para a saúde das pessoas e para o ambiente.

Submitted by Biblioteca Central (biblioteca@unicap.br) on 2018-07-31T14:46:11Z No. of bitstreams: 2 cleoneide_maria_nascimento_oliveira.pdf: 1019585 bytes, checksum: bddadf02f4c656ca1807ab68d3a5d526 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-07-31T14:46:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 cleoneide_maria_nascimento_oliveira.pdf: 1019585 bytes, checksum: bddadf02f4c656ca1807ab68d3a5d526 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-07-17 / Brazil is a country whose great potential for grain production has not yet been fully exploited. Corn is the most widespread and cultivated crop because it adapts to the most different ecosystems. Along with the effort to increase productivity, it is necessary to improve the harvesting process and the grain storage conditions. However, prolonged storage can only be achieved when harvesting, cleaning, drying and insect control practices are adopted correctly. The use of products applied through seeds, especially when stored, is a routine practice for the corn crop; However, growing concern about the environment and safety during the seed handling process has increased the demand for application technologies that allow risk reduction without compromising seed quality.Thus, the objective was to evaluate the physiological quality of maize seeds submitted to treatments, with five replicates, with doses equivalent to zero; 0.5; 1; 2 and 4 grams of the Moringa oleifera Lam. seed powder for each 10 grains of corn, with contact time corresponding to zero, 2, 4, 6 and 24 hours, 30 days and 6 months. The determinations were: germination test, moisture, volumetric weight, weight of 1000 grains, ash, acidity index and fungi. The results obtained show that the physiological quality of the corn seeds with the application of Moringa oleifera Lam. on maize seeds is technically feasible and can be stored for up six months without compromising their physiological quality. / O Brasil é um país cujo grande potencial de produção de grãos ainda não foi plenamente explorado. O milho é a cultura mais amplamente difundida e cultivada, pois se adapta aos mais diferentes ecossistemas. Junto com o esforço para o aumento da produtividade, necessariamente há que se aprimorar o processo de colheita e as condições de armazenagem de grãos. Entretanto, o armazenamento prolongado só pode ser realizado quando se adotam corretamente as práticas de colheita, limpeza, secagem e combate a insetos. O uso de produtos aplicados via sementes, principalmente quando armazenados, é uma prática rotineira para a cultura do milho; no entanto, a crescente preocupação com o ambiente e com a segurança durante o processo de manipulação dessas sementes tem aumentado a demanda por tecnologias de aplicação que permitam a redução dos riscos, sem que a qualidade das sementes seja comprometida. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar a qualidade físico-química de sementes de milho submetidas a tratamentos, com cinco repetições, com doses equivalentes a zero; 0,5; 1; 2 e 4 gramas do pó da semente da Moringa oleifera Lam. para cada 10 grãos de milho, com tempo de contato correspondente a zero, 2, 4, 6 e 24 horas, 30 dias e 6 meses. As determinações realizadas foram: teste de germinação, umidade, peso volumétrico, peso de 1000 grãos, cinzas e índice de acidez. Através dos resultados obtidos conclui-se que a qualidade das sementes de milho com a aplicação de Moringa oleifera Lam. é tecnicamente viável, podendo ser armazenadas por até seis meses, sem que haja comprometimento de sua qualidade fisiológica.