Selenium is an important antioxidant element associated with physiological processes in plants, microorganisms, animals, and humans. However, its mode of action and essentiality in plants are still disputed. In Brazil, information on Se in agricultural crops is extremely scarce, though there are indications that low levels of Se are being consumed by the population. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of selenate and selenite on yield, mineral nutrition and biofortification with Se of lettuce cultivars. The […]

The application of sludges, especially sewage-sludge (SS) to agricultural soils is one of the most rational ways of using this residue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of SS on some chemical properties of an SS-amended Ultisol under sugarcane (variety RB 855536) for two years; from October 2002 to August 2003 – growing season 2003/04 and from October 2003 to October 04, designated 2004/05 crop season. Eight treatments were evaluated: (a) control; (b) Mineral fertilization (120 kg ha-1 […]

In order to achieve more sound fertilizer recommendations, knowledge about nutritional requirements of rice in different growing systems is fundamental. The objective of this paper was to evaluate the effects of water levels on nutrition and nutrient exportation by upland rice (cultivar IAC 201) under two levels of mineral fertilizer. Experiments were conducted in the growing seasons of 1994/95 and 1995/96 on a Typic Haplustox, in Selvíria, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The experimental design was of randomized […]