Submitted by Celso Magalhaes (celsomagalhaes@ufrrj.br) on 2018-09-20T17:04:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2016 - Nubia Valle Mezzavilla.pdf: 2915573 bytes, checksum: f7b585622179c2b55f0b4f83a2d41bda (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-20T17:04:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2016 - Nubia Valle Mezzavilla.pdf: 2915573 bytes, checksum: f7b585622179c2b55f0b4f83a2d41bda (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-06-29 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico - CNPQ / Studies of aluminum tolerance in seedlings aroeira-vermelha (Schinus terebinthifolius R.) were held in a growth chamber in the Department of Plant Science ? Laboratory of Chemistry of Rhizosphere in the Agronomy Institute of University Federal Rural of Rio de Janeiro. Experiments were carried out with different concentrations of aluminum in simple nutrient solution (with calcium) and a complete nutrient solution with concentrations range from 0, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 ?M in the solution and in soil Oxisol which was added liming, P, K, and micronutrients. The liming varied from (zero, 500, 1000.2000 and 4000 kg ha-1 and with100, 60, 30 kg ha-1 of phosphorus, potassium and micronutrient Br-12, respectively), and a control treatment without liming, P, K and micronutrients. The evaluations were based on analysis of root growth using the root length parameters, root growth rate, relative and evaluated root elongation also shoot length, dry weight of shoot and root, stem diameter, pH of the rhizosphere and soil . It was found that it is important to time days after sowing, before the transfer of seedlings to the nutrient solution; it is indicated 18 days after sowing for simple nutrient solution and 15 days after sowing for complete solution. Root growth rate and relative root elongation are methods that should be recommended in studies with plants aroeira-vermelha. Complete diluted and balanced nutrient solutions, should be recommended in aluminum toxicity studies in this species rather than simple solutions only with calcium due to low potential for seed storage. Low concentration of Al simple solution led to increase root growth. The root length of Schinus terebinthifolius R. seedlings grown nutrient solutions paralyzed in concentration 131.87 87 ?M of Al. In the simple nutrient solution was only possible to establish the critical level of toxicity using the root growth rate obtaining the value of 88, 42 87 ?M aluminum. Schinus terebinthifolius R. response the application of liming and P, K and micronutrients when grown in a soil Oxisol substrate, and the dosage of 2164.64 kg ha-1 of lime, dosing which was obtained the highest root length. For dry weight of shoot of seedlings, only 1831.50 Kg ha-1 of lime was enough to hit the highest value / Os estudos da toler?ncia ao alum?nio em pl?ntulas de aroeira-vermelha (Schinus Terebinthifolius R.) foram realizados, em c?mara de crescimento no Laborat?rio de Qu?mica da Rizosfera no Departamento de Fitotecnia, Instituto de Agronomia da Universidade Federal Rural Rio de Janeiro. Foram realizados experimentos com diferentes concentra??es de Al em solu??o nutritiva simples (com c?lcio) e completa com concentra??es que variaram de 0, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 e 800 ?M na solu??o e em solo Latossolo vermelho amarelo onde foi adicionado calagem, P, K, e micronutrientes. As dosagens de calagem variaram de tratamentos com calagem (0, 500, 1000, 2000 e 4000 Kg ha-1, sendo adicionados 100, 60 e 30 Kg ha-1de fosforo, pot?ssio e de micronutriente BR-12 respetivamente), al?m de um tratamento controle, sem calagem, P, K e micronutrientes. As avalia??es foram baseadas na an?lise do crescimento radicular utilizando os par?metros comprimento radicular, taxa de crescimento radicular, elonga??o radicular relativa e avaliados tamb?m o comprimento da parte a?rea, massa seca da parte a?rea e radicular, di?metro do colo, pH da rizosfera e do solo. Foi verificado que ? importante o tempo de dias ap?s a semeadura, antes da transfer?ncia das pl?ntulas para a solu??o nutritiva, sendo indicados 18 dias ap?s a semeadura para solu??o nutritiva simples e 15 dias ap?s a semeadura para solu??o completa. A taxa de crescimento radicular e a elonga??o radicular relativa s?o m?todos que devem ser recomendados em estudos com plantas de aroeira-vermelha. Solu??es nutritivas completas, dilu?das e balanceadas, devem ser recomendadas em estudos de toxidez de alum?nio nesta esp?cie ao inv?s de solu??es simples apenas com c?lcio, devido ao baixo potencial de reserva da semente. Baixas concentra??es de Al na solu??o simples, estimulou o crescimento de raiz. O comprimento de raiz de pl?ntulas de aroeira crescidas em solu??es nutritivas completas paralisou seu crescimento na concentra??o de 131,87 ?M de Al. Na solu??o simples s? foi poss?vel estabelecer o n?vel cr?tico de toxidez utilizando a taxa de crescimento radicular, obtendo o valor de 88,42 ?M de alum?nio. A aroeira respondeu a aplica??o de calagem, P, K e micronutrientes quando crescida em solo Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo, sendo a dosagem de 2164,64 Kg ha-1 de calc?rio a que obteve o maior comprimento radicular. Para a massa seca da parte a?rea somente 1831,50 Kg ha-1 de calc?rio foi suficiente para ser atingido o maior valor.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-10T15:14:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Cattaneo.pdf: 561766 bytes, checksum: 799e4a531c12c6339682bf2b62bd5254 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-02-21 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The crambe (Crambe abyssinica) is an oilseed crop belonging to the family of crucifers, which has good adaptability and hardiness and can be an alternative for the production of biodiesel. However, the occurrence of diseases might be a limiting factor for production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of seed treatment to control pathogens crambe seed, vigor analysis (size and fresh and dry weight) of seedlings, yield components and grain yield, using two biological products and three chemicals. The experimental design was completely randomized with six seed treatments (T0 - control; T1 - Trichoderma asperellum, T2 - Bacillus subtilis, T3 - glutamic acid, seaweed extract (Ascophillum nodosum), cobalt, molybdenum and manganese, T4 - thiamethoxam; T5 - zinc). Treatments when tested in the laboratory, resulted in no increase in the percentage of seed germination, although the treatments with T. asperellum and B. subtilis reduced the size of seedlings. In the field, yield components, except for the height and weight of 1000 grains were positively influenced by seed treatments. The chemical and biological treatments had suppressive effect of pathogens contained in the seeds, what can be an alternative for the control of pathogens in seeds of crambe, however, when they were tested in the field, only the treatments based on T. asperellum and B. subtilis and thiamethoxam resulted in increased productivity / O crambe (Crambe abyssinica) é uma cultura oleaginosa pertencente à família das crucíferas, que possui boa adaptação e rusticidade e pode ser uma alternativa para a produção de biodiesel. Porém, a ocorrência de doenças pode ser um fator limitante para a produção. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia do tratamento de sementes de crambe no controle de patógenos da semente, análise de vigor (tamanho e massas fresca e seca) das plântulas, componentes de produção e produtividade de grãos, utilizando dois produtos biológicos e três produtos químicos. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado com seis tratamentos de semente (T0 Testemunha; T1 Trichoderma asperellum; T2 Bacillus subtilis; T3 ácido glutâmico, extrato de alga (Ascophillum nodosum), cobalto, molibdênio e manganês; T4 tiametoxam; T5 zinco). Os tratamentos quando testados em laboratório, não resultaram em aumento da percentagem de germinação das sementes, porém os tratamentos com T. asperellum e B. subtilis reduziram o tamanho de plântulas. Em campo, os componentes da produção, com exceção da altura e da massa de 1000 grãos foram influenciados positivamente pelos tratamentos de semente. Os tratamentos químico e biológico tiveram efeito supressivo dos patógenos contidos nas sementes, mostrado-se uma alternativa para o controle de patógenos em sementes de crambe, porém, quando estes foram testados a campo, somente os tratamentos a base de T. asperellum, B. subtilis e tiametoxam resultaram em incremento de produtividade.

The aim of this diploma thesis was to summarize the issue of different types of seed / fruit propagation and to propose teaching material containing elements of inquiry based education. In the presented research proposal, pupils focused on finding out how to spread the seeds / fruits through their own process. The pupils worked with the worksheet, a description of the selected plants and the presented tools. The research task was carried out in four schools. The pre-test was conducted with seven grade students and final testing with seventh-grade students. Even though selected pupils met for the first time with this type of learning, they were able to build their own practice and discuss each other's findings.

O gênero Passiflora é o maior gênero da família Passifloraceae, que compreende mais de 500 espécies, a maioria originária de regiões neotropicais, sendo centenas distribuídas pela América Latina. Algumas dessas espécies apresentam importância econômica na produção de fruta in natura, suco concentrado, uso ornamental e medicinal com propriedades sedativas. Estudos do desenvolvimento reprodutivo e do fruto de espécies de Passiflora são fundamentais para melhor compreensão de aspectos do desenvolvimento que possam contribuir para a produção agronômica e compreensão da evolução de estruturas florais presentes em espécies desta família. A importância das sementes para a sua propagação, para estudos taxonômicos e a presença do arilo, estrutura de interesse fundamental para a comercialização de frutos e produção de suco em espécies desse gênero, estimulou a elaboração de um estudo comparativo entre duas espécies de interesse comercial, P. edulis e P alata, associando o estudo de características morfoanatômicas e moleculares. O presente projeto teve como objetivo caracterizar o desenvolvimento do embrião zigótico e arilo de Passiflora edulis Sims e Passiflora alata Curtis. Flores foram manualmente polinizadas e amostras coletadas periodicamente após a polinização, visando à obtenção de sementes em diferentes fases do desenvolvimento embrionário e do arilo. Primórdios do arilo são observados em pré-antese, quando o saco embrionário é organizado. Células epidérmicas na base do funículo sofrem divisões periclinais formando uma borda em torno da rafe. O desenvolvimento do primórdio do arilo é interrompido, observando-se a reativação de divisões celulares e o arilo recomeça o desenvolvimento em uma estrutura multicelular ao redor da semente em desenvolvimento. Aos 14 dias após a polinização o arilo já cobre dois terços da semente, crescendo rapidamente até a semente ser recoberta totalmente, desde o funículo, até o polo calazal. O endosperma é nuclear e seu desenvolvimento se inicia logo após a fertilização, através de divisões sucessivas, formando um sincício ao redor do proembrião, simultaneamente à diminuição tamanho do nucelo. A celularização do endosperma, com a deposição de paredes celulares é observada aproximadamente 20 dias após a polinização. A embriogênese se inicia com a primeira divisão do zigoto, observada aos 7 dias após a polinização. Essa primeira divisão é transversal dividindo o zigoto em duas células, assimetricamente. A célula apical sofre sucessivas divisões que levam a estádios subsequentes de desenvolvimento do embrião, tais como, 4-8 células, globular, coração e torpedo. Aproximadamente 30 dias após a polinização o embrião atinge o estádio cotiledonar e a partir de então apenas aumenta em tamanho consumindo o endosperma e ocupando seu espaço na semente. Essas observações permitiram que fossem definidos dois estádios específicos do desenvolvimento do arilo para futura captura por microdissecção a laser. A caracterização anatômica do desenvolvimento do embrião e do arilo em ambas as espécies subsidia o estabelecimento de estádios específicos do desenvolvimento que podem servir como alvos para estudos moleculares nessas espécies de Passiflora / Passiflora is the largest genus in Passifloraceae and most of the commercially used species develop an aril around the seed, which is commercially important for fresh fruit consumption, and concentrate juice. Reproductive developmental studies associating morphoanatomical and molecular characteristics are essential for a better understanding of particularities of this genus. The present project aimed to characterize the development of Passiflora edulis Sims and Passiflora alata Curtis zygotic embryo and aril. Pollination of flowers were done manually, fruits and ovaries were collected at regular intervals after pollination and processed for scanning and light microscopy, for analysis of embryos and aril in different stages of development. Aril primordium is observed in pre-anthesis when the embryo sac is organized. Epidermic cells at the base of the funiculus undergo periclinal divisions forming a rim surrounding the raphe. Aril development is arrested until after fertilization when cell divisions are reactivated and the aril resume development into a multicellular structure surrounding the developing seed from the funicle towards the chalazal end. At approximately 14 days after pollination the aril already covers two thirds of the seed, and grows rapidly until the whole seed is covered. The endosperm is nuclear and starts developing soon after fertilization through successive divisions forming a syncytium mostly at the chalazal region, and around the developing embryo, replacing the nucellus. Cell walls are formed and the endosperm begins cellularization approximately 20 days after pollination. Embryogenesis initiates with the first division of the zygote, approximately 7 days after pollination. This first cell division is transversal and asymmetrical; the apical cell undergoes successive divisions leading to the subsequent stages of embryo development such as 4- and 8-celled, globular, heart-shaped, torpedo. Approximately 30 days after pollination, the embryo reaches the cotyledonary stage and thereafter grows only in size, consuming the endosperm and occupying its space in the seed. The first division of the zygote was observed around seven days after pollination (DAP), with the mature embryo formed approximately 30 DAP. Initial development of the aril primordium is observed at the ovule basal region, before anthesis/pollination. Embryo and aril development occurs simultaneously. These observations allowed for the definition of two specific stages of aril development for laser-capture-microdissection and further molecular analysis aiming at the evaluation of the molecular basis of aril differentiation in Passiflora. The morphoanatomical characterization of embryo and aril development in these species will serve as a source of information for the definition of specific developmental stages, which can be targets for molecular studies in Passiflora

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The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) steppe is undergoing rapid ecological change. The degradation of sagebrush steppe rangelands has resulted in the listing of more than 350 animals and plants as species of conservation concern. In addition, there has been a decrease in recreational values, reduced forage production, degraded water resources, and an increase in fire frequency. In the sagebrush steppe, success rates for seeding sagebrush after wildfire are notoriously low. Not only are sagebrush seeds hard to sow due to their small size and associated flower parts, but seedlings are exposed to numerous stresses that lowers their survivability. To improve sowing efficiency and reduce the associated stresses to seedling development we use seed enhancement technologies. In Chapter 1, we explain how a rotary seed coater can be used to agglomerate and apply enhancements to Wyoming big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata spp. wyomingensis) seed. Using a mix of compost and clay we used a rotary seed coater to create small uniform agglomerates that allowed for enhancements to be applied to the seed. Our study demonstrated that agglomerates have no negative effects on seed germination and increased the overall flow of seed. In Chapter 2, we analyzed the addition of the plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) in seed coatings. This hormone may delay seed germination and allow seedlings to avoid mortality due to over-winter freezing. We determined effects of different concentrations of ABA on total germination and timing of germination. Using a wet-thermal accumulation model, we estimated germination timing of seeds using soil temperature and water potential data for six different sites in the Great Basin. These models illustrate the variation in germination timing across the Great Basin. From our results we proposed the idea of using ABA to create a bet- hedging strategy in seed mixes to increase the probability that some seeds would germinate when conditions are favorable for seedling success.

Thesis (M.Sc. Agric. (Agronomy)) --University of Limpopo, 2018 / Two experiments were conducted at Ukulima Root Biology Centre, Waterberg district in Limpopo Province (24°32'58.1"S, 28°06'21.1"E) during 2013-2014 cropping season to select IBM population inbred lines with improved root whorl and stem diameter that can enable them to tolerate nitrogen and phosphorus stress. The experiments were laid out in a Split plot format based on a randomized complete block design with four replicates. The main plot factors were: nitrogen levels (low and high) and phosphorus (low and high), in the respective trials and maize inbred lines (MO345, MO034, MO001, MO199, MO031 and MO196) were in the sub plots. Traits investigated included shoot morphological traits (plant height, leaf area per plant, chlorophyll content, stem diameter, number of leaves), root architectural traits (Whorl angles, root area, average root density, number of adventitious roots, number basal roots, average lateral root length, lateral branching frequency, root top angle, root bottom angle, distance to the first lateral root) and dry biomass. Results showed morphological traits, root architectural traits and biomass were affected by nitrogen fertilizer. Those traits were greater under high nitrogen level. On the other hand nitrogen had no influence on stem diameter size variation and whorl distribution. Plant height, number of leaves and dry biomass were significantly different among the inbred lines. The interaction of inbred and nitrogen fertilizer level had significant effect on leaf width and leaf area per plant. The lowest leaf width was recorded on inbred MO345 under low nitrogen level, while the highest value was recorded on inbred MO345 under high nitrogen level. Inbred MO031 and MO199 had highest values of leaf area per plant under high nitrogen level and inbred MO345 had the lowest value under low nitrogen level. Inbred lines planted under high nitrogen level had relative advantage in leaf growth over inbred lines planted under low nitrogen level. The study showed that nitrogen fertilizers have positive effect on some root architectural traits and growth parameters of maize. Maximum leaf area was obtained by inbred MO031 and MO199 under high nitrogen level. Thus, in order to enhance leaf growth and physiological traits, the use of either MO031 or MO199 is recommended under high nitrogen level while any of these inbred lines MO001, MO034 or MO199 can be used under low nitrogen production as they are highly tolerant to low soil xiv nitrogen. Morphological and root architectural traits correlated positively with dry biomass in both low and high N level. Results from the phosphorus split plot showed that only projected root area was affected by phosphorus level. Chlorophyll content, plant height, 1st whorl angle, 4th whorl angle, root top angle, root bottom angle, average lateral root length and lateral branching frequency differed significantly among the inbred lines. The interaction effect of phosphorus and inbred on root top angle and average lateral root length was significant. Inbred MO199, inbred MO034 and MO031 recorded the shallowest angles under low and high phosphorus level respectively, while inbred MO345 recorded the steeper root top angle at 54.44° under high phosphorus level. Thus to enhance P uptake, inbred MO199 is a potential candidate on low P soils. To improve water and N acquisition efficiency inbred MO345 with high phosphorus level can be used, therefore MO345 with high phosphorus can be recommended for water scarce areas such as Limpopo province. Inbred MO199 had the longest lateral roots of 251.46 mm under lower P level and significantly longer than inbred MO199 and MO001 both at lower phosphorus level. Inbred MO345 (182.88 mm) and MO001 (179.22 mm) were highly tolerant to the low P conditions as the two had shorter lateral roots, a trait vital for uptake of P. Inbred MO199 (251.46 mm) had the longest lateral roots under low P conditions showing higher tolerance to low P conditions. There were positive and significant correlations between dry biomass and morphological traits and root architectural traits on both low and high phosphorus levels. A strongly negative correlation was however observed between biomass and 2nd whorl angle on high phosphorus level. The high significant correlations indicate that selection of high yielding inbreds may be useful based on phosphorus level and biomass. This study showed that several traits have potential under low N and P levels, hence they can be used as selection criteria for inbred lines with improved nutrient use efficiency. Keywords: Maize inbred lines, fertilizer, growth, correlation, root angles

The aim of this dissertation is to study the systematics and evolution of Euphorbiaceae vines (tribe Plukenetieae), a diverse pantropical lineage (~365 species and 18 genera) composed of three morphologically distinct subtribes, Dalechampiinae, Plukenetiinae, and Tragiinae. Through the course of my research I largely resolved the evolutionary history of Plukenetieae and made broader contributions to the study of pollen and seed evolution, pantropical biogeography, and plant diversification. In chapter two I developed the first well-sampled molecular phylogeny for Plukenetieae (154 terminals, ~93 species, 2,207 character dataset composed of ITS and psbA-trnH with indel gap-scored data), and determined baseline species group relationships of the tribe. Molecular phylogeny largely agreed with pollen morphology hypotheses and confirmed that the large genus Tragia was para- and/or polyphyletic and should be split into smaller genera. Analysis of pollen morphology revealed a trend towards aperture reduction and loss in Tragiinae, with four origins of weakly defined apertures and up to three origins of inaperturate pollen. In chapter three, I studied the seed size evolution of Plukenetia, a pantropical genus with large edible oil-rich seeds, by developing a near-exhaustive phylogeny (83 terminals, 20 of ~24 species, 5,069 bp dataset of ETS, ITS, KEA1 introns 11 and 17, TEB exon 17, matK, ndhF) and conducting ancestral state estimation and phylogenetic regression. Seed size evolution in Plukenetia was dynamic and associated with competing selective pressures of plant size, fruit type (and inferred dispersal syndrome), and seedling ecology. In chapter four I presented a revised sectional classification of Plukenetia based on phylogeny and morphological evidence, including three new taxa from South America. Chapters three and five included biogeographical investigations on Plukenetia and Plukenetieae. Analyses revealed that pantropical disjunct distributions arose one to three times in each subtribe via periodic long-distance dispersals from the Oligocene to the Pliocene, most often from South America to Africa and then Southeast Asia. Lastly, in chapter five, I developed an improved phylogeny for Plukenetieae (289 terminals, ~109 species, 5,160 bp dataset of ETS, ITS, KEA1 intron 11, TEB exon 17, matK, ndhF) to study the influence of innovative traits (twining growth form, stinging hair defences, and pseudanthial inflorescences) on diversification in the tribe. However, increased diversification was not associated with innovative traits. Instead, diversification was associated with clades that shifted into drier open habitats, aided by habitat expansion following the Late Miocene cooling period.

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A study of nucleic acid changes influenced by gibberellic acid and chilling treatments in peach seed was performed in an attempt to reach a better understanding of the mechanism involved in breaking seed dormancy. Gibberellic acid and the chilling treatment increased the RNA content. These two treatments which break dormancy also increased RNA, suggesting a similar mechanism involving RNA. Chilled seeds contained more RNA than did the gibberellic acid treated seeds. DNA content remained unchanged regardless of treatment. Dry seed had a greater ribonuclease activity than with soaked seeds. Enzyme changes did not correlate well with the RNA content in gibberellic treated seeds. Deoxyribonuclease activity was higher in dry seed than with soaked seeds. Enzyme activity change did not correlate well with the DNA content. The phosphorus content of the seed in regard to the gibberllic acid and chilling treatments was difficult to evaluate. There were no major relationships established. Phosphorus in the methanol fraction from the chilled seed increased some as the storage period increased.