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View article: Soil Management and Topsoil Quality as Determinants of Residue Decomposition and Nutrient Release in Agroecosystems of the Brazilian Cerrado
Soil Management and Topsoil Quality as Determinants of Residue Decomposition and Nutrient Release in Agroecosystems of the Brazilian Cerrado Open
Nutrients and carbon cycling processes in integrated production systems are essential for agroecological sustainability in the Cerrado of Northeast Brazil. However, quantitative and process-level understanding remains limited. This study a…
View article: Simulation of soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in conservation systems in Cerrado of Northeastern Brazil
Simulation of soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in conservation systems in Cerrado of Northeastern Brazil Open
Aim of study: Conservation management is an important alternative for the mitigation of environmental problems caused by conventional agriculture; however, information about long-term benefits of conservation systems is still incipient. Si…
View article: Cover Crops Optimize Soil Fertility and Soybean Productivity in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil
Cover Crops Optimize Soil Fertility and Soybean Productivity in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil Open
The main challenge of soybean cultivation in Brazil’s last agricultural frontier is to ensure sustainable production. This study aimed to evaluate the use of cover crops (CC) to improve soil fertility, plant nutrition, and soybeans product…
View article: Revealing the Bacteriome in Crop–Livestock–Forest Integration Systems in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil
Revealing the Bacteriome in Crop–Livestock–Forest Integration Systems in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil Open
Sustainable agriculture relies on effective soil management, making it crucial to assess soil health, especially in areas of agricultural expansion, such as the Cerrado in the MATOPIBA region. Sustainable strategies, such as integrated pro…
View article: Early termination of Sudan grass ( Sorghum sudanense ) used as soil cover in a soybean cropping system in the Brazilian Cerrado
Early termination of Sudan grass ( Sorghum sudanense ) used as soil cover in a soybean cropping system in the Brazilian Cerrado Open
Sudan grass (Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf.) shows potential as a cover crop under the no-tillage system in soybean growing under the conditions of the Brazilian Cerrado region, due to high biomass production under water deficit. The lar…
View article: Tributação e criptomoedas: análise do sistema tributário brasileiro em face das novas fronteiras financeiras
Tributação e criptomoedas: análise do sistema tributário brasileiro em face das novas fronteiras financeiras Open
O objetivo dessa pesquisa foi de analisar e esclarecer como a tributação das criptomoedas pode ser aperfeiçoada em face das novas tecnologias advindas desse novo ativo e suas características, como o sistema descentralizado e transações por…
View article: Lime and Gypsum Rates Effects in New Soybean Areas in the Cerrado of Matopiba, Brazil
Lime and Gypsum Rates Effects in New Soybean Areas in the Cerrado of Matopiba, Brazil Open
High rates of limestone have been increasingly utilized in newly converted areas for grain production in agricultural frontier regions to expedite the short-term correction of soil fertility, leading to compensatory yields. However, there …
View article: Soil Chemical Quality in Integrated Production Systems with the Presence of Native and Exotic Tree Components in the Brazilian Eastern Amazon
Soil Chemical Quality in Integrated Production Systems with the Presence of Native and Exotic Tree Components in the Brazilian Eastern Amazon Open
Conservation systems involving trees enhance the sustainability of tropical soils. However, little is known on the effect of integrated systems with native and exotic trees on soil chemical quality in the eastern Amazon. We aimed to measur…
View article: SOIL CORRECTION AND <i>Azospirillum brasilense</i>: STRATEGIES IN THE CULTIVATION OF MAIZE GENOTYPES IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS
SOIL CORRECTION AND <i>Azospirillum brasilense</i>: STRATEGIES IN THE CULTIVATION OF MAIZE GENOTYPES IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS Open
The replacement of Caatinga by extensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in maize (Zea mays L.) growing areas. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of soil correction in association with Azospirillum brasiliense …
View article: Forage and macronutrient accumulation in grass-legume intercropping in a warm climate
Forage and macronutrient accumulation in grass-legume intercropping in a warm climate Open
Diversifying pastures with forage legumes may reduce nitrogen fertilization due to biological N fixation. This study aimed to quantify forage accumulation rate and macronutrients extraction and to identify the best intercropping combinatio…
View article: Critical levels and fertility classes of soils with high-activity clay in the Brazilian semi-arid region
Critical levels and fertility classes of soils with high-activity clay in the Brazilian semi-arid region Open
Soil fertility evaluation is important for adopting conservation management and adequate nutrient supply. The objective of this study was to identify critical levels and soil fertility classes using the boundary line method for rainfed cro…
View article: Soil fauna diversity in integrated production systems in the Brazilian Cerrado
Soil fauna diversity in integrated production systems in the Brazilian Cerrado Open
Soil fauna is an important indicator of soil quality. This study aimed to evaluate soil fauna collected using pitfall traps and soil chemical and microbiological properties under different land uses in the Cerrado. The systems evaluated we…
View article: BRS Paiaguás and BRS Piatã: potential for use under water regimes in a semi-arid environment
BRS Paiaguás and BRS Piatã: potential for use under water regimes in a semi-arid environment Open
This work aimed to evaluate the physiological parameters, the biomass flow, and the productive characteristics of the grasses BRS Piatã and BRS Paiaguás at different levels of water supply in the semi-arid region. The experiment was carrie…
View article: Simulating soil carbon and nitrogen trends under an integrated system in the Brazilian Cerrado
Simulating soil carbon and nitrogen trends under an integrated system in the Brazilian Cerrado Open
Management systems that include trees tend to provide higher amounts of plant biomass to the soil, contributing to the increase in carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) stocks. This study simulated C and N stocks and their compartments in a crop-liv…
View article: Impact of organic fertilization on establishing an agroforestry system in a semi-arid Brazilian region
Impact of organic fertilization on establishing an agroforestry system in a semi-arid Brazilian region Open
Improving soil fertility with organic sources is crucial, particularly in degraded regions. Organic fertilizers, when integrated into systems, provide cost-effective solutions. This study aimed to assess the impact of various organic ferti…
View article: Time of contact of phosphate fertilizer with Megathyrsus maximus (cv. Massai) seeds in relation to germination and growth
Time of contact of phosphate fertilizer with Megathyrsus maximus (cv. Massai) seeds in relation to germination and growth Open
The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of the contact time of simple superphosphate fertilizer with Massai grass (Megathyrsus maximus) seeds on the physiological quality of the seeds. The experiment was conducted with seeds of…
View article: Physical soil properties after seven years of composted tannery-sludge application
Physical soil properties after seven years of composted tannery-sludge application Open
This study was performed to investigate the effects of composted tannery sludge (CTS) on the physical properties of tropical sandy soil after seven years of CTS application. CTS was applied to a Fluvisol at five rates (0.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0,…
View article: Composts from bovine rumen and chicken litter improve soil fertility and promote the growth of pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)
Composts from bovine rumen and chicken litter improve soil fertility and promote the growth of pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) Open
Organic waste from agricultural activities has the potential for reuse when treated and applied to the soil as organic fertilizers. This study investigated the effects of composted bovine ruminal content (CBR) and composted chicken litter …
View article: Microbial indicators of soil quality and soybean yield in agricultural production system using cover crops under no-tillage
Microbial indicators of soil quality and soybean yield in agricultural production system using cover crops under no-tillage Open
Cover crops improve the physical, chemical and biological quality of the soil and boost crop yield. However, the magnitude of the effects on the microbial activity in tropical soils of Cerrado is still little explored. This study aimed to …
View article: Respostas fisiológicas e enzimáticas no milho sob diferentes concentrações de nitrogênio
Respostas fisiológicas e enzimáticas no milho sob diferentes concentrações de nitrogênio Open
O estudo de aspectos químicos e bioquímicos associados ao desenvolvimento das diferentes partes das plantas permite a observação e o entendimento de uma série de reações que levam à produção de fitomassa e grãos pela cultura de milho. Assi…
View article: Macro and Micro-Nutrient Accumulation and Partitioning in Soybean Affected by Water and Nitrogen Supply
Macro and Micro-Nutrient Accumulation and Partitioning in Soybean Affected by Water and Nitrogen Supply Open
This study aimed to investigate the influence of water availability and nitrogen fertilization on plant growth, nutrient dynamics, and variables related to soybean crop yield. Trials were performed in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, using randomi…
View article: Accuracy of DRIS and CND methods and nutrient sufficiency ranges for soybean crops in the Northeast of Brazil
Accuracy of DRIS and CND methods and nutrient sufficiency ranges for soybean crops in the Northeast of Brazil Open
This study aimed to evaluate the nutrition of commercial soybean crops in an agricultural frontier region using the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system (DRIS) and compositional nutrient diagnosis (CND) methods, as well as identi…
View article: Organic C Fractions in Topsoil under Different Management Systems in Northeastern Brazil
Organic C Fractions in Topsoil under Different Management Systems in Northeastern Brazil Open
The conversion from native forest to other land-use systems can decline the soil organic carbon (SOC) in tropical soils. However, conservationist management could mitigate SOC losses, promoting the functioning and stability of agricultural…
View article: COMBINATION OF ORGANIC AMENDMENTS AS A SOIL RECOVERING STRATEGY AT A DESERTIFICATION HOTSPOT IN THE BRAZILIAN SEMIARID
COMBINATION OF ORGANIC AMENDMENTS AS A SOIL RECOVERING STRATEGY AT A DESERTIFICATION HOTSPOT IN THE BRAZILIAN SEMIARID Open
The use of manure, organic mulch and legume-based fertilizers can increase soil fertility in semiarid regions. However, the effects of such practices on soils prone to desertification are unknown. This study aimed to evaluate soil fertilit…
View article: Agroforestry system improves soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in depth after land-use changes in the Brazilian semi-arid region
Agroforestry system improves soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in depth after land-use changes in the Brazilian semi-arid region Open
Agroforestry systems have the potential to increase soil organic matter, with effects on soil carbon and nitrogen contents, but information on the application of these systems in semi-arid regions is still scarce. This study aimed to analy…
View article: Agroforestry system improves soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in depth after land-use changes in the Brazilian semi-arid region
Agroforestry system improves soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in depth after land-use changes in the Brazilian semi-arid region Open
Agroforestry systems have the potential to increase soil organic matter, with effects on soil carbon and nitrogen contents, but information on the application of these systems in semi-arid regions is still scarce. This study aimed to analy…
View article: Productivity and nutrient export in a maize and forage grasses intercropping under semiarid conditions
Productivity and nutrient export in a maize and forage grasses intercropping under semiarid conditions Open
The aim was to evaluate the productive performance and nutrient export of maize intercropped with drought-tolerant forage grasses. The experimental design was a randomized blocks in a 2x2x2+1 factorial scheme (two forage grasses species – …
View article: Agro-industrial residues in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and fertilization of forages
Agro-industrial residues in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and fertilization of forages Open
Verminosis in small ruminants can render rural activity impractical, which is still controlled through the administration of anthelmintics. The present study evaluated four agro-industrial residues as fertilizer in the control of GIN of sm…
View article: Productivity and nutrient export in a maize and forage grasses intercropping under semiarid conditions
Productivity and nutrient export in a maize and forage grasses intercropping under semiarid conditions Open
The aim was to evaluate the productive performance and nutrient export of maize intercropped with drought-tolerant forage grasses. The experimental design was a randomized blocks in a 2x2x2+1 factorial scheme (two forage grasses species – …
View article: Agro-industrial residues in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and fertilization of forages
Agro-industrial residues in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and fertilization of forages Open
Verminosis in small ruminants can render rural activity impractical, which is still controlled through the administration of anthelmintics. The present study evaluated four agro-industrial residues as fertilizer in the control of GIN of sm…