The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of defoliation strategies and insolation periods on the population dynamics and structural characteristics of Digitaria eriantha 'Survenola'. The ...following four defoliation strategies (DSs) were evaluated: 40/10, 40/20, 50/10, and 50/20 cm (that is, 40 and 50 cm pre-defoliation height, and 10 and 20 cm post-defoliation height), under high- (September to March) and low- (April to August) insolation periods. An experimental randomized complete block design was carried out with five replicates. The accumulation of forage and leaf blade was higher when using the DS 40/20 cm in the higher insolation period. DSs 40/10, 50/10, and 50/20 cm resulted in a higher stem accumulation than DS 40/20 cm. 'Survenola' grass showed a higher appearance rate for basal and aerial tillers using the 40/10 and 40/20 cm strategies, respectively, during the lower insolation period. Greater tiller densities (basal, aerial, and total) were observed in the DS 40/20 cm in the higher insolation period. DS 40/20 cm resulted in a greater tiller renewal. In the DS 40/20 cm, 'Survenola' grass shows the greatest number of defoliation cycles, the highest density of tillers, and the greatest accumulation of forage and leaf blade.
Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de estratégias de desfolhação e períodos de insolação sobre a dinâmica populacional de perfilhos e as características estruturais de Digitaria eriantha 'Survenola'. Avaliaram-se as seguintes quatro estratégias de desfolhação (EDs), conforme: 40/10, 40/20, 50/10 e 50/20 cm, ou seja, 40 e 50 cm de altura pré-desfolhação, e 10 e 20 cm de altura pós-desfolhação, nos períodos de alta (setembro a março) e baixa insolação (abril a agosto). O delineamento experimental foi realizado em blocos ao acaso, com cinco repetições. Os acúmulos de forragem e lâmina foliar foram maiores quando se utilizou a ED 40/20 cm, no período de maior insolação. As EDs 40/10, 50/10 e 50/20 cm resultaram em maior acúmulo de colmo do que a ED 40/20 cm. O capim 'Survenola' mostrou maior taxa de aparecimento de perfilhos basais e aéreos, quando se utilizaram as estratégias 40/10 e 40/20 cm, respectivamente, durante o período de menor insolação. Maiores densidades de perfilhos (basais, aéreos e totais) foram observadas na ED 40/20 cm, no período de maior insolação. A ED 40/20 cm obteve maior renovação de perfilhos. Na ED 40/20 cm, o capim 'Survenola' apresenta o maior número de ciclos de desfolhação, a maior densidade populacional de perfilhos e o maior acúmulo de forragem e lâmina foliar.
The objective of this work was to evaluate the tillering dynamics of 'Suvernola' digit grass (Digitaria eriantha) when subjected to different defoliation frequencies. Four defoliation frequencies ...(interval among harvests) were evaluated - very high, when the grass reached 25 cm in height; high, 35 cm; medium, 45 cm; and low, 55 cm - in two seasons of the year, with higher and lower insolation, from January 2015 to January 2016. A randomized complete block design with four replicates was used. The increase in defoliation frequency increased the number of generations and the appearance, mortality, and density rates of tillers, besides decreasing their survival rate, without changing population stability. At the time of lower insolation, tiller appearance and mortality rates were higher, while tiller survival rate, balance, and density were lower. The evaluated defoliation frequencies and seasons of the year do not change the persistence of digit grass when irrigated. Higher defoliation frequencies result in a greater renewal of digit grass tillers.
Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a dinâmica do perfilhamento do capim faixa-branca 'Suvernola' (Digitaria eriantha) quando submetido a diferentes frequências de desfolhação. Quatro frequências de desfolhação (intervalo entre cortes) foram avaliadas - muito alta, quando a gramínea atingiu 25 cm de altura; alta, 35 cm; média, 45 cm; e baixa, 55 cm - em duas épocas do ano, com maior e menor insolação, de janeiro de 2015 a janeiro de 2016. Utilizou-se o delineamento em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. A elevação na frequência de desfolhação aumentou o número de gerações e as taxas de aparecimento, mortalidade e densidade populacional de perfilhos, além de reduzir sua taxa de sobrevivência, sem alterar a estabilidade da população. No período de menor insolação, as taxas de aparecimento e de mortalidade de perfilhos foram maiores, enquanto a taxa de sobrevivência, o balanço e a densidade populacional de perfilhos foram menores. As frequências de desfolhação e as épocas do ano avaliadas não alteram a persistência do capim faixa-branca quando irrigado. Maiores frequências de desfolhação resultam em maior renovação de perfilhos do capim faixa-branca.
The purpose of this study was to examine the growth and senescence dynamics of Digitaria eriantha cv. Survenola as a response to several canopy heights (25, 35, 45, and 55 cm) of harvests in two ...seasons of the year (rainy and dry). The experiment was established at the Federal University of Sergipe, in São Cristóvão - SE, Brazil, from 03/26/2015 to 03/28/2016, under a randomized-complete-block design with four replicates. Plots were irrigated, and upon reaching the pre-established canopy heights, they were cut to a 10 cm-residual height. Increasing canopy heights in the dry season led to lower tiller density, for basal and aerial tillers. However, irrespective of tiller type and season, this variable increased after the rest period. Light interception rose with canopy heights (P<0.05) in the dry period and it showed a quadratic response in the rainy season. Greater canopy heights led to a higher (P<0.05) daily leaf senescence rates and daily stem growth rates. Regardless of the season, the total accumulation and net herbage accumulation rates of basal tillers increased as canopy heights did. The greatest canopy height promoted the daily stem production, whereas the lowest height did not allow the grass to express its production potential. The defoliation-height range of 35 to 45 cm is the most recommended, as it favors the control of stem growth and leaf senescence.
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and structural characteristics of Paiaguas palisadegrass established in monoculture and intercropped with agricultural crops in ...2018 and 2019. The evaluated treatments were: Paiaguas palisadegrass (PP) in monoculture, PP intercropped with maize, PP intercropped with sorghum, and PP intercropped with soybean. The experimental design used was a randomized block, with 4 replications (plots of 160 m²). Sward height, tiller density, dry mass production, and bulk density of total dry matter, of leaves, of stems, and of dead material were evaluated. The data were analyzed using the Tukey test at 5% probability. The total dry mass was higher in intercropping than in monoculture. Paiaguas palisadegrass intercropped with maize showed lower productions of total dry mass, leaf blade, and stems. The percentage of leaf blades was higher in Paiaguas palisadegrass intercropped in 2018 and in monoculture and intercropped with maize and soybean in 2019. Higher percentages of stems were registered in Paiaguas palisadegrass in monoculture in 2018 and in intercropping with sorghum in 2018 and 2019. In general, higher heights were found in Paiaguas palisadegrass in monoculture and smaller when intercropped with maize. The highest tiller densities were observed in Paiaguas palisadegrass in monoculture and the lowest in Paiaguas palisadegrass intercropped with maize and sorghum. Intercropping with agricultural crops reduces the production of Paiaguas palisadegrass. The accompanying agricultural crops alter the composition of the forage produced by the Paiaguas palisadegrass.
Resumo Objetivou-se avaliar características produtivas e estruturais do capim paiaguás implantado em monocultivo e em integração com culturas agrícolas em 2018 e 2019. Os tratamentos avaliados foram: capim paiaguás (CP) em monocultivo e CP integrado com milho, CP integrado com sorgo e CP integrado com soja. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de bloco ao acaso, com 4 repetições (parcelas de 160 m²). Foram avaliadas a altura, a densidade populacional de perfilhos, a produção de massa seca e densidade volumétrica da massa seca total, de folhas, colmos e material morto. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. A produção de massa seca total foi maior no cultivo integrado em relação ao monocultivo. O capim paiaguás em integração com milho apresentou menores produções de massa seca total, de lâmina foliar e de colmos. A porcentagem de lâminas foliares foi maior no capim paiaguás integrado em 2018 e em monocultivo e integrado com milho e soja em 2019. Maiores porcentagens de colmos foram registradas no capim paiaguás em monocultivo em 2018 e em integração com sorgo em 2018 e 2019. De maneira geral, maiores alturas foram encontradas no capim paiaguás em monocultivo e menores no integrado com o milho. As maiores densidades populacionais de perfilhos foram registradas no capim paiaguás em monocultivo e menores no capim paiaguás integrado com milho e sorgo. A integração com culturas agrícolas reduz a produção do capim paiaguás. A cultura agrícola acompanhante altera a composição da forragem produzida pelo capim paiaguás.
This experiment was carried out to analyze the tillering dynamics of the species Panicum maximum cv. Mombaca subjected to three post-grazing heights: residue of 30 cm (30); residue of 50 cm (50); and ...residue of 50 cm during spring and summer, lowered to 40 cm in the first fall season grazing and to 30 cm in the following grazing cycle, resuming to 50 cm after the first grazing of the following spring season (50-30). Grazings were initiated whenever the swards intercepted 95% of the incident light. The post-grazing heights were allocated in the experimental units in a completely randomized block design with three replications. The density of basal tillers did not vary between the residual heights evaluated. Swards managed with variable residual height (50-30) presented higher rates of appearance and mortality of basal tillers during the summer of 2007, indicating high tiller renovation. Regardless of the post-grazing height evaluated, lower rates of appearance of basal tillers were found in the spring of 2006. The stability index of guinea grass cv. Mombaca was close to 1.0 throughout the experimental period. Swards managed with variable post-grazing present structural changes able to improve the regrowth vigor, which may be important to maximize the use of the forage species in the production system.
The objective of this research was to assess morphogenetic and structural characteristics of tillers of guinea grass cv. Tanzania at different ages. The pastures of guinea grass were managed in six ...pasture conditions related to the combination of three frequencies (90, 95, and 99% light interception) and two post-grazing heights (25 and 50 cm). In these six pastures conditions, three tiller ages were evaluated (young, mature, and old). The design was of completely randomized block with three replications. Young tillers exhibited higher leaf appearance rate and leaf elongation rate and, consequently, higher final leaf length and number of live leaves than mature and old tillers, regardless of the pasture condition. On pastures managed with 90 or 95% light interception associated with a post-grazing height of 25 cm, old tillers presented longer leaf lifespan than young and mature ones. There is a progressive reduction in the vigor of growth of pastures of guinea grass cv. Tanzania with advancing tiller age.
We assessed the accumulation dynamics of forage and its components in Elephant grass cv. Napier (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) that were subjected to three post-grazing height treatments (30, 50, and ...70 cm) from February through May 2009 (experiment one) and December 2009 through May 2010 (experiment two). In experiment one, the grazing events started when the light interception by the canopy reached 95%. The same was adopted for experiment two, except for the first grazing event, which was based on the height of the apical meristems of basal tillers. The experimental design for both experiments was a randomized complete block with three replications. The pastures that were managed at a post-grazing height of 30 cm exhibited lower rates of leaf and stem growth, total growth and forage accumulation than those that were managed at 50 or 70 cm, indicating that post-grazing height affects Elephant grass. The pastures that were managed at 50 cm exhibited relatively stable accumulation rates and less stem accumulation. Pastures managed at 70 cm of pos-grazing height presented more leaf and stem accumulation. Most apical meristems of Elephant grass should be removed in the first grazing when they reach the post-grazing target height of 50 cm. The elevation in the residual post-grazing height, especially in the summer, raises the regrowth vigor in the Elephant grass cv. Napier pasture. The post-grazing height of 30 cm reduces the growth of the Elephant grass cv. Napier.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the mass of the forage and of the morphological components, and the sward structure in Piata palisadegrass (Brachiaria brizantha cv. Piata) deferred in ...function of different initial heights and nitrogen levels. Two levels of nitrogen (75 and 150 kg/ha) and one control without fertilization associated to three initial deferring heights (20, 30, and 40 cm) were evaluated. The design was of completely randomized blocks with three replications in a subdivided plot scheme. A raise in the initial deferment height and in the fertilization elevated the sward and extended tiller heights, the leaf area index, and the light interception by the sward. The piata palisadegrass deferred with an initial height of 40 cm presented a higher forage mass with lower percentage of leaf blades, and higher stem and dead tissue quantity. Additionally, this management strategy resulted in lower bulk density of leaf blade and in higher bulk densities of stems and dead tissue. The utilization of 150 kg/ha of nitrogen raised the production and the bulk density of deferred piata palisadegrass forage and increased production and bulk density of leaves and stems. In the region of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, the piata palisadegrass deferred with an initial height of 30 cm and fertilized with 75 kg/ha of nitrogen in the beginning of the fall presents adequate mass and structure to animal production in the winter.
This study was carried out to analyze the tillering profile of Guinea grass (Panicum maximum cv. Tanzania) pastures subjected to two grazing frequencies (time necessary to intercept 90 and 95% of the ...incoming light) and two post-grazing heights (30 and 50 cm) in the period from November 2005 to October 2006. The experimental design was of completely randomized blocks with three replications, in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. At the end of the spring, pastures managed with 90% light interception showed greater tiller appearance rates in relation to pastures managed with 95%, regardless of post-grazing height. In the summer and fall, pastures managed with post-grazing height of 30 cm showed higher tiller appearance rates in comparison with pastures managed at 50 cm, regardless of grazing frequency. Concerning the tiller mortality rates, in the summer, higher values were found for pastures managed at 90/50 and 95/30 (interception/height), intermediate values at 90/30 and lower values in those managed at 95/50. Pastures managed at 90/30, 95/30 and 95/50 in the fall presented greater tiller mortality rates than those managed at 90/50. These differences do not occur in the winter/beginning of spring. The stability index remained above 1 all through the experimental period. All management strategies evaluated are adequate for Guinea grass.
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